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 138 - 3 Myths of People-Pleasing
You might be surprised during this episode as we unpack the top three myths of people-pleasing...the ones that feel like virtues but cost you more than you realize. Whether you've been carrying this pattern for years or you're just starting to ...
Episode 137: 5 Minutes, 5 Months, 5 Years - A Perspective Reset
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!! The #2 most downloaded episode of this podcast, I thought revisiting this min...
Episode 136 - Summertime Self-Care
The reason summer can feel hard for parents (and anyone who typically has a school schedule) has nothing to do with your attitude and everything to do with your nervous system. School-year structure was quietly keeping you regulated...and then ...
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...