The Convenient Counselor
Hosted by Briana Leach - a wife, mom of three, and licensed professional counselor (LPC), this podcast covers a variety of counseling topics that all have the same foundation...taking serious topics and making them less intimidating and more accessible. Join in and learn more about yourself in this "awkward one-sided counseling session" that is short enough for a quick car ride, yet gets right to the point and challenges you to increase your self-awareness!
The Convenient Counselor
Latest Episodes
Episode 135 - Struggle Shame: When You Feel Guilty for Having a Hard Time
Have you ever minimized your own struggle because it didn't feel "bad enough" to deserve support? Or found yourself silently suffering through something you prayed for — because how could you complain about a blessing?That's "struggle s...
Episode 134 - You Deserve Delight: The Case for More Whimsy
Whimsy isn't an aesthetic — it's a practice. And if you've ever thought "I'm just not that kind of person," this episode is for you. We're talking about why choosing delight is harder than it sounds, what the research actually says about play a...
Episode 133 - Revisiting "Spiritual Dismissal"
YES THIS IS THE CORRECT PODCAST! Don't be confused - this podcast was first named "Grace in Progress," so that's what you will hear in this throwback episode!! I am traveling this week, so I thought I would share the MOST downloaded epis...
Episode 132 - The Difference Between Venting and Processing
You've told the story. Multiple times, to multiple people. And yet...you still feel the same. Sound familiar?In this episode, Briana explores why you might be stuck in an emotional loop, and explains the difference between venting and pr...
Episode 131 - Build Your Own "Dopamine Menu"
Ever feel sad and have absolutely no idea what you actually want? Same. That's exactly why this episode exists.Today we're building a dopamine menu — a personalized, pre-made list of activities designed to give your brain a healthy boos...