In this episode, Jesie and Brooke dive deeper into the ways we often shun our deepest desires. What scripts and rules have we followed that have detached us from our deepest knowing and intuition, and how do we powerfully reclaim the desire deep within ourselves?

This week's invitation: What is the largeness inside of you? Find someone who is "living in their largeness" and notice what you see in them.

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 get to the difficulty behind asking for help and discover together that it is often difficult to own and articulate our own needs. We often communicate about our needs in passive ways, making room for rejection, just in case those needs aren't met.

This week's invitation: Can you connect to your deepest desire? Notice the judgmental voices that may come up. Can you notice your body's response to that thought exploration?

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

When the bravest version of us can see what we need to do next, sometimes the answer is to make a brave ask. Most of us are comfortable with offering support and help to others but struggle to receive it ourselves. We are all, always navigating something new. When we allow others to come alongside us in our learning, we not only create community, but we increase intimacy.

This week's invitation: Consider your relationships. Where might there be an imbalance in giving support or asking for support? Can you allow yourself to make a brave ask?

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 explore how we can elevate above our initial reactions. We often find ourselves turning to a passive protection of self or an aggressive assertion of self. What does it mean to allow our bravest self to expand our options of response to a balanced and aligned action?

This week's invitation: Can you shorten your focus and then ask what the bravest version of you would do?

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

Our Heart of Life community has grown tremendously since season one, so we thought it would be a wonderful time to re-introduce ourselves.

In this episode re-release, Heart of Life podcast co-hosts Jesie and Brooke take time to introduce Brooke's story. Recalling impactful moments that led her to the mental health field, and sharing her perspective on humans, healing, and the work of telling one's story well. 

Brooke and Jesie understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share yours, submit here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast

Our Heart of Life community has grown tremendously since season one, so we thought it would be a wonderful time to re-introduce ourselves.

In this episode re-release, Heart of Life podcast co-hosts Jesie and Brooke take time to introduce Jesie's story. Delving into the ways we learn about who we're meant to be, the roles we play in our lives, and the soulful work of coming home to ourselves. 

Brooke and Jesie understand the courage and bravery it takes to share one's story. If you'd like to share yours, submit here: https://www.riverbendcolorado.com/podcast

In this episode, Brooke and Jesie explore what it looks like once we’ve done the internal work to heal, and still find space where old rules or conditioning exist. How do we hold this with compassion, grace, and curiosity, knowing that our healing can never be “undone.”

This week's invitation: Don’t take yourself too seriously! Look at yourself with curiosity, compassion, and abundance. Can you allow yourself to be whole, not perfect?

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 explore what it means to allow the version of us we've discovered through shadow and golden shadow work to fully emerge. What does it mean to release the pull of productivity and be still enough to allow the "emerging self" to spring forward?

This week's invitation: Instead of following the rules that have been handed to you, let the "mud" of productivity and people-pleasing settle. Allow space and clarity for your emerging self to spring forward.

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 continue the exploration of Carl Jung's concept of the Golden Shadow. How can our own Golden Shadows be the container for our deepest bravery, vulnerability, and creation?

This week's invitation: Can you connect with your own Golden Shadow, the part of you craving to be your most true self? Can you do just one thing that allows that part to open up?

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 explore Carl Jung's concept of the Golden Shadow. How can the painful experiences in our lives heal in a way that allows others to find refuge in us?

This week's invitation: Where have you found shelter? Who in your world let themselves express their Golden Shadow and allowed you to take shelter in them?

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