Desert Streams
Desert Streams is a quiet place to sit with grief, longing, and the steady presence of God. Hosted by Jessie Kuhn, LPC-S, these short reflections offer a gentle companion between therapy sessions and in the in-between seasons of life. No fixing. No pressure. Just space to breathe, notice what’s true, and be met where you are. You’re welcome to come as you are.
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Episodes
9 episodes
Episode 8 — Learning to Be Held
An episode for the moments when it’s still quiet — when nothing feels like it’s changing, and you’re not sure how to stay.In this reflection, I share a little of my own experience alongside the tension of hoping for something different w...
Episode 7 — Staying With What Surfaces
An episode for when something has begun to surface — and you’re not sure what to do with it.In this reflection, we gently explore what it’s like to stay with what’s here, without rushing to fix, understand, or move past it. Together, we ...
Episode 6 — What Begins to Surface
An episode for when something begins to surface — without needing to understand it or move past it too quickly.In this reflection, we gently notice what comes closer in the presence of God — feelings, ache, or quiet shifts that don’t yet...
Episode 5 — Already Held
An episode for noticing what has been holding you — even here.In this reflection, we gently name the quiet presence that has been with you all along. Without asking you to feel differently or understand more, we consider what it m...
Episode 4 — The Long Middle
An episode for the long middle — the stretches of time when nothing seems to change.In this reflection, we gently explore what it’s like to remain present in the space between the first wave of pain and whatever may come next. Together w...
Episode 3 — What Keeps Us Here
An episode for noticing what makes it possible to stay — even when part of you wants to leave.In this reflection, we gently explore the instinct to move away from what feels uncomfortable, and the quiet supports that sometimes make it po...
Episode 2 — When We Want to Leave
A companion for the moments when staying feels unsafe, exhausting, or impossible.In this reflection, we gently name the instinct to move away from discomfort — the protective reflex that helped us survive when staying didn’t fee...
Episode 1 — Where We Are, Right Now
An episode for noticing where you actually are — without rushing yourself toward where you think you should be.In this first reflection, we slow down and gently arrive to the present moment — noticing breath, body, and what’s here — without...
Episode 0 — Welcome to Desert Streams
A place to begin when you need somewhere to sit, not somewhere to arrive.This short opening episode introduces the heart behind Desert Streams and how to listen at your own pace. No fixing. No pressure. Just space to breathe and be accompan...