In this episode, Jesie and Brooke explore the idea that intuition and a deeply connected relationship with our internal knowing are the birthplace of individualized self-care. Connection to this deep part of ourselves begins with stillness and listening.

This week's invitation: Come to a place of stillness. This is where we start. Practice being still and just listen.

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 discuss a surprising and empowering way to help regulate your nervous system. Identifying points of activated internal choice can allow us to return to safety, even if some of our circumstances have not changed.

This week's invitation: Notice and name where you might be in your nervous system activation, and then think about one small intentional activated choice you might make to help yourself come out of that activated place.

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 expand the idea of change. While we've explored the idea of what it means to change within ourselves, what is it like to hold the change of another with curiosity and grace? We can hold the belief that all relational change signals pain, but in reality, we are healthiest when we welcome our own change as well as the change of those around us.

This week's invitation: Recognize something that is changing in someone very close to you. See if you can be curious about what is coming up for you as you watch that change. What stories are you telling yourself about what that change means for you or them? Can you approach their change with just a little more curiosity?

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 talk frankly about the work of healing. We can use the phrases "curing" and healing interchangeably, but they are deeply different from one another. When we engage in the healing, we are journeying-climbing a staircase of learning, steady self-trust, and becoming.

This week's invitation: Find some time to slow down, to be still. And see what happens when you can connect to a former version of you. Notice all the things you have learned to be where you are today. Is there anything you want to say to that version of yourself about where you stand today?

A bonus invitation: In three lines, what would you want to say to a former version of yourself? We'd love to hear your ideas!

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 about the next steps after naming the puzzles we find ourselves in. Once we know where we'd like to go, how can we prioritize our own pace, necessary plateaus of rest, and the truth that there is "nothing to do," there is simply healing to integrate. In this space of releasing the hard effort, we can see ourselves fully, both validating our pain and leaning into our healing.

This week's invitation: Notice the little things. Grab a notebook and start noticing the little things, all around you.

JANUARY WORKSHOP:

Empower: Navigating Healing Paths-A Nervous System Regulation Workshop

Who: Everyone is welcome!

Date: Saturday, January 27th

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am (MST)

Cost: FREE

Email to RSVP: [email protected]

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 some of the ways we can postpone our deepest desires while we wait to solve impossible puzzles. Discussing ideas of how self-sabotage can present itself as faulty beliefs and “I’ll do that when.” We can set self-sabotage aside by examining it with curiosity and vulnerability.

This week's invitation: Can you identify an impossible puzzle that you feel stuck in right now, and just name it?

JANUARY WORKSHOPS:

Gentle Beginnings: Bolstering Body Image in the New Year

To register, email [email protected]

Empower: Navigating Healing Paths-A Nervous System Regulation Workshop

To register, email [email protected]

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 what it looks like to realign with values, even when obstacles present themselves. Navigating new pathways is rarely smooth, and resistance can make them rockier. How can we anticipate a rocky path, release resistance, and realign with our values?

This week's invitation: Can you just imagine where you want to be or how you want to feel? What could shift and change in you, even if the circumstances of your life didn't change? And can you identify an obstacle and what you might do if that showed up, to still move towards where you want to be?

JANUARY WORKSHOPS:

Gentle Beginnings: Bolstering Body Image in the New Year

To register, email [email protected]

Empower: Navigating Healing Paths-A Nervous System Regulation Workshop

To register, email [email protected]

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 invite you to simplify the new year with a gentle realignment of values. Can we see the meaning in growth, change, and risk, while allowing the simplicity of our values to guide our efforts?

This week's invitation: Can you gently realign with the values you hold that allow you to make meaning of growth-centered experiences?

If you'd like to walk through a values sort, check out the epsiode HERE.

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. 

JANUARY WORKSHOPS:

Gentle Beginnings: Bolstering Body Image in the New Year

To register, email [email protected]

Empower: Navigating Healing Paths-A Nervous System Regulation Workshop

To register, email [email protected]

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 open the idea that perhaps the natural darkness of this wintering season has something to teach us. Leaning in with intention through the darkness, sitting with all parts of ourselves. Curiously identifying what we would like to release while in this dark season allows us to show up fully in preparation for the light to come.

This week's invitation: Can you let the dark reveal the need, and let the light that is within you create the ritual to make that light bigger and brighter?

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

This week's episode is the audio recording of the live mini-workshop Jesie held on coping through the holidays and selecting loving rituals. Grab a drink, something to write with, and settle in for a reflective and nourishing bonus episode.

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