Connected Conversations
Connected Conversations is a podcast created to support emotional wellness, self-awareness, and meaningful connection. Each episode offers thoughtful dialogue around mental health, relationships, healing, and personal growth, designed to meet you where you are.
This podcast is an extension of the values at Connective Counseling Services: clarity, compassion, and connection.
Episodes
8 episodes
The Art of Communication
Welcome back to Connective Conversations 💛In today’s episode, Vivia returns after time away with an honest, relatable, and meaningful conversation about communication, connection, and the small shifts that can completely change the way w...
Overcoming Obstacles, How to Keep Going When Life Tries to Stop You
About This EpisodeObstacles are part of every person’s story. But here’s the truth that most people miss: the biggest obstacle you will ever face is usually not the circumstance in front of you. It’s the story you start telling yo...
Is There Such a Thing as Levels to Lying?
We’ve all heard of “little white lies”… but are they really harmless?In today’s episode, we explore the idea that lying isn’t always black and white—there are layers to it. From small everyday omissions to deeper forms of dishones...
Boundaries: Not Mean, Just Tired, How to Say No Without the Guilt Spiral
In this episode of Connected Conversations, Vivia keeps it real about boundaries — what they actually are, why they feel so hard to set, and how guilt keeps us stuck in cycles of overgiving.This is an honest, relatable co...
Therapy, Make It Normal
In this episode of Connected Conversations, Vivia keeps it real about therapy — what it actually is, what it isn’t, and why so many of us avoid it even when we need support the most.This is a light, honest, and relatable convers...
Healing Isn’t Linear (And That’s Annoying Sometimes)
Healing doesn’t happen in a straight line. And if you’ve ever felt frustrated, discouraged, or “behind” because of that, you’re not alone.In this episode of Connected Conversations, Vivia explores the reality of heali...
Episode 2: Overthinking — The Olympics Nobody Signed Up For
Why does your brain replay moments from years ago at 2:17 a.m.? In this heartfelt and relatable episode, Vivia explores the emotional weight of overthinking, the fear underneath it, and how to gently quiet the mental noise. With humor, warmth, ...
Episode 1: I’m Fine… But I’m Really Not
We’ve all said “I’m fine” when we weren’t. In this warm, relatable episode of Connected Conversations, Vivia explores why we hide our true feelings and how gentle self-check-ins can lead to real emotional growth. Honest, encouraging, a...