Being human is quite the experience. And sometimes we need compassionate reminders along the way.

In this week's episode, we're exploring some of those.

Bryan is joined by Dr. Anastasia Ristau as they discuss the things they often remind themselves of, with the intention that they may be helpful for you, too.

Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare.

As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.

(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)

OCD is very clever at getting people to immerse themselves in fake stories that feel very real, and pull them away from the present moment. As a Twin Cities based OCD therapist, Sierra Claeson works with her clients to help them learn how to not take OCD's bait, and stay connected to the here and now.

In this week's episode of the podcast, Bryan talks to Sierra about her work treating OCD, her passion for inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT), the courage it takes to get help, and much more.

Sierra is the co-founder of Out of the Woods Counseling. She sees clients virtually in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida.

As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.

(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)

Asking for help with your mental health can feel really hard. However, leaning into support is a powerful act of courage.

In this week's episode, Bryan and Dr. Anastasia Ristau talk about stepping into the space of vulnerability and surrendering into help.

Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare.

As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.

(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)