SYNOPSIS Not all advice is created equal. This episode dives into how to separate wisdom from well-meaning but untested opinions, and how to make sure the guidance you follow comes from people who actually live what they teach. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @gmc.counseling YouTube: @gmc.counseling I hope you have an awesome day!

SYNOPSIS Life is always offering lessons, but not everyone is listening. This episode explores what it means to stay open, curious, and teachable — to show up to life as a learner instead of a passive observer. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @gmc.counseling YouTube: @gmc.counseling I hope you have an awesome day!

SYNOPSIS Fall is nature’s reminder that release is not loss — it’s renewal. This episode explores what happens when we choose to live with the seasons: letting go, reflecting deeply, and making room for rest before the next cycle begins. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @gmc.counseling YouTube: @gmc.counseling I hope you have an awesome day!

SYNOPSIS Grief isn’t something we “get over”—it’s something we learn to carry more lightly with time. In this episode, we reflect on the many forms of loss, even those that aren’t tied to people, and how honoring what mattered can help us move forward. With patience, grace, and small steps, grief can remind us of the depth of meaning in our lives. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @gmc.counseling YouTube: @gmc.counseling I hope you have an awesome day!

SYNOPSIS Many people step into therapy expecting clear answers and direct advice—but that’s not the role of a good therapist. In this episode, we unpack why therapy isn’t about quick fixes, but about empowering clients to make their own decisions, build resilience, and discover their own path forward. Instead of a vending machine for wisdom, therapy becomes a space for growth, self-discovery, and lasting change. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @gmc.counseling YouTube: @gmc.counseling I hope you ha...

SYNOPSIS From insecurity to inspiration, projection has more to teach us than we realize. Discover how noticing others can help us notice ourselves. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @gmc.counseling YouTube: @gmc.counseling I hope you have an awesome day!

SYNOPSIS Today's memo is about flipping perspectives: what if we treated kids the way we expect to be treated as adults? Let's dive into the subtle but powerful shifts that happen when we practice empathy in the way that we parent, teach, and otherwise interact with young people. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @gmc.counseling YouTube: @gmc.counseling I hope you have an awesome day!

SYNOPSIS We often expect life to be easy, but that expectation only makes the hard moments feel heavier. In this episode, I share an analogy that helps reframe hardship: when we accept that challenges are part of life, we can prepare, support ourselves, and show up with resilience. Instead of resisting the struggle, we can meet it with intention, grace, and strength. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @gmc.counseling YouTube: @gmc.counseling I hope you have an awesome day!

SYNOPSIS Rushing has become second nature in our culture, but it isn’t our natural pace. In this memo, I reflect on how rushing is a learned behavior, why it’s so hard to slow down, and how we can relearn a more peaceful, human rhythm. If you’ve ever felt caught in the pressure to hurry, this is a gentle reminder to give yourself grace and reclaim your own pace. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @gmc.counseling YouTube: @gmc.counseling I hope you have an awesome day!

SYNOPSIS What exactly does a therapist do — and how can you explain it to someone who’s never been to counseling or only knows what they’ve seen on social media? In this episode, I break down three simple analogies to make sense of therapy. Along the way, I clear up common misconceptions. If you’ve ever wondered what counseling really is (or how to explain it to someone else), this short episode offers a fresh, approachable perspective. RESOURCES Guardian article: https://www.theguardian...

Welcome to a podcast that makes mental, emotional, and relational health feel approachable, practical, and real. Hosted by a therapist who loves learning and sharing—not in jargon-heavy lectures, but in quick, unpolished voice-memo style reflections. Each episode is short and digestible (never longer than 10 minutes), offering insights from research, books, client work, and everyday life. Think of it as a friend dropping you a note about something meaningful they’ve just learned—casual, thoug...