Fio Counseling

02/26/2024

Helping folks break free from people-pleasing is personal for me. I loved getting to share about my experience in my interview with Authority Magazine and I’m excited to share it with YOU now that it’s out in the wild!

An Interview With Brooke Young & Yitzi Weiner

01/11/2024

Start the year off intentionally and stop feeling stuck 👇🏻
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Calling all…
🌱 People-pleasers
🌱 Perfectionists
🌱 High-achievers
🌱 Highly-sensitive folks
🌱 And helpers
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…who are ready to start showing up fully in their lives.
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Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, you are not doomed to feel like this forever.
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When you’re ready to step into a freer, fuller future, click the link in bio to set up a free intro call!
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I can’t wait to meet you and support you on your journey home to YOU ✨

01/10/2024

New Year’s Resolutions tend to be hollow. Short lived. Fizzling out almost instantaneously like zebra fruit stripe gum (remember that stuff?).
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So we’re leaving them behind and trying on something different 👋🏻
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For some of you, you just felt your entire body exhale. For others, the mere thought of dropping resolutions makes your skin crawl.
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I get it. I work with high-achievers and perfectionists, and I hear all the time about how they don’t want to become complacent or stagnant.
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When I was deep in my perfectionist, high-achieving era, I lived by the idea that ‘if you’re not growing you’re dying’.
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But if we’re being real, resolutions don’t last. They’re not effective like we want them to be (and no, it’s not because you’re lazy or incompetent, not even close).
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Over on the blog (🔗 in bio) we’re unpacking why resolutions aren’t all that, and how to still step into the new year intentionally but with grace.
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Here’s to a new year of embracing all of you 💛
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01/10/2024

What does capitalism, zebra fruit stripe gum, and winter all have in common? Find out in this week’s blog (link in bio).
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I love this conversation and am so excited for you to join in!
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Cheers to a new year of healing, hope, and wholeness ✨

10/14/2023

Looking for practical tips on befriending and expressing your anger in healthy ways?
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These 3 things have changed mine and my clients’ relationships with anger. Which ones connect with you?
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LIKE if it resonates.
SHARE if it helps.
COMMENT if you want to chat more.
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Follow .counseling for more on breaking free from people-pleasing and perfectionism ✨

10/14/2023

If you’ve survived any kind of trauma from childhood, your younger self probably needs you to come alongside them and remind them of their goodness.
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Little ones need to know they’re liked and loved. And if this wasn’t clearly communicated or shown to you, your younger self likely needs help to see themselves clearly ✨
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Tending to our younger selves can be tough, especially when we’re healing from trauma. Schedule a free consult call if you’re in Colorado and looking for support with improving your relationship with yourself (link in bio).
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Follow .counseling for more on trauma healing ✨

10/14/2023

💪🏻 What If Anger Was Your ally?
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My abusive first marriage was a turning point for me with anger.
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In high school, I could express anger freely on the basketball court. I channeled it mostly into boxing out and defense, with just a handful of less refined fouls 😅
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Then everything changed with my first husband. All of a sudden standing up for myself was branded as “harsh” and “dramatic” and “mean.” My anger definitely felt wayyy off-limits after that.
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Despite knowing at a deep level that my anger was valid, and I wasn’t crazy, I still felt so guilty for feeling that way.
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So I internalized it (cue chronic pain and health issues).
I turned it towards myself (cue self-criticism).
And I felt powerless.
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Maybe you can relate?
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I wish younger me knew back then that anger was a reasonable response in light of what she was living in. Not something to be ashamed of.
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Looking for support with befriending and expressing your anger in healthy ways? DM me for the link to schedule a FREE 20-min consult call and see if working together feels right for you (Colorado residents only) 🫶🏻

10/14/2023

💭 What messages have you internalized about anger?
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Being able to access and embrace your anger is a vital aspect of living authentically. So many things get in the way of this though.
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Whatever the reason is for the fear or guilt you feel about your anger, it’s disconnected you from yourself. And you don’t have to stay there.
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🔗Curious about learning more? I share the 3 things I wish I knew about anger when I was younger + reflection questions to help you dive deeper on this week’s blog (link in bio)

10/14/2023

It’s the emotion you want to get rid of, or have been told is bad. But what if it’s actually doing you a favor? 🤯
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This week on the blog I share 3 things I wish I knew about anger when I was younger, and reflection questions to help you explore your relationship with anger.
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🔗 DM me and I’ll send you the link
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Follow .counseling for more mental health tips + inspiration

10/14/2023

I just don’t think we can ever hear this enough.
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So in case no one’s told you today…
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I’m proud of you.
I’m proud of who you are.
I’m proud of who you’re becoming.
I’m proud of how brave you’ve been.
I’m proud of you for letting people in again.
I’m proud of you for using your voice.
I’m proud of you for saying ‘no’.
I’m proud of you for allowing yourself to hope again.
I’m proud of you for choosing yourself.
I’m proud of you for giving yourself room to grow and expand.
I’m proud of you for going scared and trying that new thing anyway.
I’m proud of how hard you’re working to heal and find your way back to yourself.
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Tag someone who needs to hear this today 💛
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Follow me .counseling for more self-love inspiration.

10/14/2023

Healing and growth is for you, too.
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It’s so, so possible, even when it feels out of reach. There’s hope.
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I also totally get it if it doesn’t feel true right now.
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I’ve been there. In the depths of despair and hopelessness. Unable to even imagine a life post-trauma. Unable to imagine joy and connection and safety existing for me ever again.
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And then little by little, the sun started to shine again. Healing can feel a little bit like a miracle. In some ways, I think it is (mixed with a whole lot of grit and kindness and water ).
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It’s a journey for sure, one that’s often not linear. And one you don’t have to navigate alone. Whenever you’re ready, I’m here.
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✨Comment HOPE and I’ll send you the link to get started.
✨Send to someone who needs this reminder today.

10/14/2023

dear younger me: religious trauma edition
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If you’re emerging from toxic religious spaces, I see you. I’m sending you so much love 💛
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You deserve to feel free from the harm you’ve endured.
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Follow .counseling for more inspiration + tips about reclaiming your life from trauma
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LIKE if it resonates.
SHARE if it helps.
COMMENT if you want to chat more.