Simple Practices That Will Transform Your Mental Health

In this episode, Jake Wareing sits down with Ragan Killen, a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of VB Counseling Collective, to discuss the realities of balancing mental health, work, and life.

Ragan shares how she got into counseling, why she chose to start her own private practice during the pandemic, and the important lessons she has picked up along the way.

Jake and Ragan also explore some simple but effective practices, like gratitude journaling, and why these small habits can make a huge difference in our mental health. They also chat about the role of therapy in overall wellness and how the mental and physical health worlds should go hand in hand.

If you need some guidance on how to find balance, this episode is packed with actionable advice you won’t want to miss!

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Challenges in balancing personal and professional life (02:40)

First job experience at Virginia Beach Psych Center (05:10)

Transition from inpatient care to private practice (13:15)

Impact of being a mother on professional life (15:11)

The role of gratitude journaling and simple self-care (20:14)

Mental health and physical health integration (28:50)

Importance of therapy as part of routine healthcare (33:49)

Future plans for VB Counseling Collective (43:36)

Additional Resources

VB Counseling Collective Website

VB Counseling Collective Facebook

VB Counseling Collective Instagram

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