Join Dr. Brown & Diana Gleason as they explore how to make changes in how you view and manage your money, as an individual or as a small business owner. Diana shares how we can invite financial stability and growth, without losing our peace in the process.

Dr. Brown holds a BA in Secondary Education/English, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MPhil in Social & Behavioral Science and a PhD in Human Services with a Specialty in Public Health. She is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of NJ.

This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy. If you are someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please seek the help of professionals.

This is your catalyst to create a 2026 that feels less stressful and more inviting. We are NOT making resolutions but instead beginning to visualize what we want more of, and less of in the coming year.

Explore with Dr. Deborah your plan to promote growth and healing in the year ahead. What’s keeping you down? Let’s turn those brick walls into hurdles we can jump over! Take a listen to make sure that your perspective is order, learn 6 ways to make sure YOU are not the obstacle, and get you excited about your potential in the year ahead!

Dr. Brown holds a BA in Secondary Education/English, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MPhil in Social & Behavioral Science and a PhD in Human Services with a Specialty in Public Health. She is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of NJ.

This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy. If you are someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please seek the help of professionals.

This is your catalyst to have a less stressful holiday season this year! In this episode, Dr. Deborah explores five things that we might need to work on during this hectic and stressful time of year. Learn when to say yes or no to family situations and difficult relatives, get tips on how to manage your time and money more effectively, and think about how you might be more present at a time where demands and expectations are raising stress sky high.

Make this holiday season less chaotic and more joyful by considering a few easy strategies to reduce that dreaded holiday season overwhelm. It’s not just about getting through it, but ratherabout finding a little bit of holiday magic to brighten the season.

Dr. Brown holds a BA in Secondary Education/English, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MPhil in Social & Behavioral Science and a PhD in Human Services with a Specialty in Public Health. She is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of NJ.

This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy. If you are someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please seek the help of professionals.

Time to do a relationship inventory! This season continues with the next catalyst: activate improvements in all of your relationships! How are you managing your relationships with family, friends, partner and/or kids? Give a listen to Dr. Brown’s 5 action items and consider how you might make a big difference in the way that you manage the relationships in your life.

Our life can be enriched or ravaged by the relationships that surround us. Are we operating on autopilot and accepting less, or instead working to heal and make good choices with how we spend our precious time and energy on our connections. Relationship harmony is key to a full happy, connected life. Let’s talk about it!

Dr. Brown holds a BA in Secondary Education/English, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MPhil in Social & Behavioral Science and a PhD in Human Services with a Specialty in Public Health. She is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of NJ.

This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy. If you are someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please seek the help of professionals.

Want to feel better about your life? The new season starts with your first catalyst: activate the best in you, opening your possibilities and capabilities. Wading through the self-help world is overwhelming! Self-improvement work can feel impossible and even make you feel worse when it’s too much and too fast.

Give a listen to Dr. Brown’s 5 small and easily integrated considerations that can make a big difference in the way that you move through the world. Small changes can equal big growth and even relieve your busy mind. You deserve it-it may not be as hard as you think to get a little more peace and quiet in that head of yours-give it a listen!

Dr. Brown holds a BA in Secondary Education/English, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MPhil in Social & Behavioral Science and a PhD in Human Services with a Specialty in Public Health. She is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of NJ.

This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy. If you are someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please seek the help of professionals.

It’s been a great first season, exploring mental health concepts together and learning about the tools that can help us to stay mentally healthy. In this session, we are highlighting the top takeaways to add to your toolbox! Dr. Deborah shares the top ten strategies that you can easily incorporate to ensure that you are shining your unique light out into the world. She shares practical concepts to guide you on the journey to self-mastery and authenticity.

Thank you to our listeners, who have joined us to learn more about how to be the best version of ourselves! Stay tuned for Season 2, starting in October. We can’t wait to share what’s next!

Dr. Brown holds a BA in Secondary Education/English, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MPhil in Social & Behavioral Science and a PhD in Human Services with a Specialty in Public Health. She is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of NJ.

This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy. If you are someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please seek the help of professionals.

Are you feeling distracted, overwhelmed and generally not present in your life? In this episode, Dr. Deborah takes a deep dive into how being more mindful can change your perspective and make you feel better! Explore what mindfulness really is, and how to increase present moment awareness in your everyday life.

Dr. Deborah shares eight strategies that you can easily implement to help slow your busy mind down and become more present in your life. Long-term use of mindfulness strategies can promote improved emotional regulation, a reduction in anxiety, and a calmer mind to address your stress. Join Dr. Deborah for this session, and live your life a little more mindful!

Dr. Brown holds a BA in Secondary Education/English, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MPhil in Social & Behavioral Science and a PhD in Human Services with a Specialty in Public Health. She is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of NJ. This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy.

If you are someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please seek the help of professionals.

Are you tired of people who say things like “she is so bipolar” and “I just got triggered” and “that person’s a mental case! The increasing chatter in the world and on the internet about mental health is wonderful! But do we all really have a disorder? Explore in this session some real talk about what mental health disorders really look like, and how to address your own fears and concerns that you might just have one.

Dr. Deborah will open your eyes and your mind to the power of how we talk about our mental health, and the importance of understanding the labels you might apply to others and to yourself related to it. Learn about mental health “fads” through the years, and why everyone seems to think that they are autistic these days. This one is for those of you who seek to understand your own mental health and care about the mental health of others. Getting it right can matter!

Dr. Brown holds a BA in Secondary Education/English, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MPhil in Social & Behavioral Science and a PhD in Human Services with a Specialty in Public Health. She is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of NJ.

This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy. If you are someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please seek the help of professionals.