Continuing the exploration of the concept of "intentional change" in the second part of this three-part series, Jesie and Brooke break down the idea of sustainable change based on our values.

Part two explores how change can happen in "one-degree movements" instead of monumental shifts.  The benefit of swapping outcome-driven goals for values-based goals and shifting our motivation to internal sources instead of external ones. 

The link to the free values sort can be found HERE. 

The link to the values sort video on our Instagram page can be found HERE. 

If you're located in Colorado and interested in working with one of the therapists at Riverbend Counseling, reach out to us at www.riverbendcolorado.com

Brooke and Jesie understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share your story, ask a question, or join us on an episode of the podcast, contact us here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast

Brooke and Jesie are back in 2023 after a rest-filled break. Exploring the concept of "intentional change" in this three-part series, Jesie and Brooke break down the idea of sustainable change based on our values. 

Part one explores the importance of reflection on growth and how we can engage in a "needs assessment" before making monumental shifts in our lives.

If you're located in Colorado and interested in working with one of the therapists at Riverbend Counseling, reach out to us at www.riverbendcolorado.com

Brooke and Jesie understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share your story, ask a question, or join us on an episode of the podcast, contact us here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast

In this episode, Jesie and Brooke talk frankly about how compelling "being busy" has become and the way we might use it to avoid the feeling and processing necessary to be effective. The idea is introduced that perhaps rest is where we find our most effective, creative, whole, and healed self. We'll be back in January with new Heart of Life Episodes and we wish you replenishing rest in that fallow season. 

"Am I being effective or just busy?"

The card referenced in this episode comes from The Reflect Deck

If you're located in Colorado and interested in working with one of the therapists at Riverbend Counseling, reach out to us at www.riverbendcolorado.com

Brooke and Jesie understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share your story, ask a question, or join us on an episode of the podcast, contact us here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast

In this episode, Jesie and Brooke navigate the discomfort that arises when we allow the approval of others to become less important than becoming who we are meant to be. Discussing the ways that releasing the need for approval often results in a "pendulum swing" and how to find the balanced middle in between extremes.

"When I give up the need for others' approval, I am free to become who I truly am."

The card referenced in this episode comes from The Affirmation Cards for Women deck by Casey Wiegand

If you're located in Colorado and interested in working with one of the therapists at Riverbend Counseling, reach out to us at www.riverbendcolorado.com

Brooke and Jesie understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share your story, ask a question, or join us on an episode of the podcast, contact us here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast

In this episode, Brooke and Jesie disrupt the magical thinking that there is a point where we "have it all figured out." In this episode, we invite listeners to rest in the awareness of how far they've come instead of how far there is left to go. Join us in the invitation to use play and rest to gently sit in the healing plateaus. 

"Don't get so weighed down by your worries that you forget to live."

The card referenced in this episode comes from Listen B*tch affirmation card deck.

If you're located in Colorado and interested in working with one of the therapists at Riverbend Counseling, reach out to us at www.riverbendcolorado.com

Jesie and Brooke understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share your story, ask a question, or join us on an episode of the podcast, contact us here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast

In this episode, Jesie and Brooke delve into the myth that "just one more thing" can break us. Separating the ideas of damage from brokenness, and the ways we are built to withstand even the hardest circumstances in life. 

"I know it's not easy, but you were not built to break."

The card referenced in this episode comes from Listen B*tch affirmation card deck. 

If you're located in Colorado and interested in working with one of the therapists at Riverbend Counseling, reach out to us at www.riverbendcolorado.com

Jesie and Brooke understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share your story, ask a question, or join us on an episode of the podcast, contact us here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast

In this episode, Brooke and Jesie explore how we can feel energetically depleted or filled in our relationships. How can we notice our energy in relationships and become more mindful of the energy we bring to our own relationships and more conscious of how we are impacted? 

"Which people give me energy and which people take it away?"

The card referenced in this episode comes from The Reflect Deck

If you're located in Colorado and interested in working with one of the therapists at Riverbend Counseling, reach out to us at www.riverbendcolorado.com

Brooke and Jesie understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share your story, ask a question, or join us on an episode of the podcast, contact us here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast

In this episode, Jesie and Brooke discuss stepping outside of our comfort zones. Learning to differentiate between the safety of familiarity and the growth awarded in discomfort. 

"When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone?"

The card referenced in this episode comes from The Reflect Deck

If you're located in Colorado and interested in working with one of the therapists at Riverbend Counseling, reach out to us at www.riverbendcolorado.com

Brooke and Jesie understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share your story, ask a question, or join us on an episode of the podcast, contact us here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast

In this episode, Brooke and Jesie press into the reminder that we don't fully know the end of our stories. Finding the choices available in the "messy middle" and how we can remain present even in the hardest parts of our stories. 

"I know that each breath confirms that I am alive and far from finished. I am just getting started."

The card referenced in this episode comes from The Dreamers Deck

If you're located in Colorado and interested in working with one of the therapists at Riverbend Counseling, reach out to us at www.riverbendcolorado.com

Brooke and Jesie understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share your story, ask a question, or join us on an episode of the podcast, contact us here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast

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In this episode, Brooke and Jesie explore how the stories we tell ourselves can impact our ability to grow. From relationships, healing, and our view of self, how can we start to live better stories, and let go of the ones that no longer serve us? 

"Remember you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens." -Louis Hay

The card referenced in this episode comes from The Body Gratitude Card Deck by Jess Sanders

If you're located in Colorado and interested in working with one of the therapists at Riverbend Counseling, reach out to us at www.riverbendcolorado.com

Brooke and Jesie understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share your story, ask a question, or join us on an episode of the podcast, contact us here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast