The Caring Counselor Year in Review (2022)
I feel so far behind. Ten days into the 2023, and I am just now getting to my year in review. In all honesty, 2023 has not been so kind to me thus far. I […]
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First Episode!
In our first ever episode, your hosts Marissa Faye Cohen and Bubba Castorina introduce themselves and explore the meaning behind the podcast’s very title. Sit back, tune in, and feel free to embrace the impending craziness.
Harder Than Usual
This holiday season, man. It feels like there has been a full moon every night since Thanksgiving. My life feels out of control at times and harder to manage this in years past. Not only […]
Missing You Big Time
Dad, I miss you. I don’t know why, but this holiday season seems to be hitting harder than last. I mean, I think I know why, but my heart hurts more so. I definitely felt […]
As Simple As A List
*****NSFW language**** You’ve been warned. Let’s be fucking real for a second. Life ain’t easy. A “normal” (whatever that is anymore) day is complicated. Throw whatever extra shit into the mix you want, and you […]
Grace Over Guilt
By far, I am my own worst critic. I am notorious for self-deprecation. Given my long trauma history, black-and-white thinking, and unrealistic expectations of myself, it’s easy to go down that rabbit hole. Personally, I […]
Breaking The Pattern
After a busy work week, I took my exhausted, yet excited ass on the road. I was on my way to spending the weekend with my awesome girlfriend. She lives about an hour to an […]
I Can’t Even.
Fridays are for fun! My idea of fun this last Friday was driving an hour to meet with my accountant and do my taxes at 8:30 in the morning. Friday? More like Fri-yay! Am I […]
Sometimes You Just Need to Slow Down
I’ve been burning the candle at both ends. I actively took steps to alleviate stress, engage in self-care, and utilize my support system. However, it might have been too little too late. To no one’s […]
I. Am. Enough.
This week kicked my ass metaphorically and literally. The shit show started off with a stomach bug that knocked me on my ass. For 48 hours, I was bedridden and blowing chunks. I could not […]