Flourishing Flame: from Burning Out to Burning Bright

About Flourishing Flame: from Burning Out to Burning Bright

If you've spent years holding everything together for everyone else—but inside you're exhausted, anxious, or wondering why life still feels so heavy—you're in the right place. I'm Leah Little Brown, a licensed professional counselor, trauma therapist, and certified coach. Each week we'll explore what it really takes to flourish—not by pushing harder, but by understanding yourself more deeply. Together we'll talk about: • burnout and stress through the lens of the nervous system • trauma and why old experiences keep showing up in the present • emotional resilience and healthy relationships • faith, purpose, and living from a place of peace • therapy, coaching, consulting, and how to know which kind of help you actually need • practical tools that help you stop surviving and start thriving My approach is simple: Symptoms make sense once you understand the story underneath them. Whether you're a caregiver, leader, entrepreneur, parent, healthcare worker, ministry leader, or simply someone who has spent years carrying too much, this podcast will help you move from exhaustion toward healing. Because healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about removing what has kept you from becoming who you were created to be. Join me each week as we learn how to protect your flame, restore your strength, and flourish with warmth, wisdom, and purpose. Learn more about therapy retreats, extended therapy sessions, coaching, and resources at LeahLittleBrown.com.

Publisher

Leah Brown

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Nov 2023

Latest episode

15 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Apr 2025

   Ep. 60 Understanding the Role of Counselors in Healing with Dr. Benjamin Keyes

   In this episode of the Flourishing Flame podcast, host Leah Brown interviews Dr. Benjamin Keyes, a seasoned expert in trauma and counseling. They discuss the various roles of counselors, the importance of seeking help, and the challenges faced during therapy. Dr. Keyes introduces his HEART model, which integrates spirituality with psychological practices, emphasizing the significance of forgiveness and personal growth in healing from trauma. The conversation also covers how to find the right counselor and the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship, including when to persist or seek a new therapist. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Counseling and Trauma Expertise 02:05 Understanding the Role of Counselors 06:19 When to Seek Counseling 10:11 The Journey of Therapy: Expectations and Challenges 13:41 The HEART Model: Integrating Spirituality and Psychology 26:41 Forgiveness and Healing in Trauma 32:33 Finding the Right Counselor 37:06 Navigating Therapy: When to Persist or Change Counselors Keywords: counseling, trauma, therapy, mental health, HEART model, forgiveness, spiritual healing, finding a counselor, personal growth, PTSD

2. 

   8 Apr 2025

   Ep. 59 Understanding the Therapist's Role in Helping You Meet Your Goals

   In this episode of the Flourishing Flame podcast, Leah Brown reaches the last of the five relationships that help you meet your goals by exploring the role of therapists. She discusses the types of mental health professions that would be considered therapist and differentiates between therapy and counseling. Leah discussing various therapeutic modalities and provides guidance on when to seek therapy as well as how to find the right therapist. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the therapeutic process and the various professionals involved in mental health care. Keywords: therapy, counseling, mental health, therapist, modalities, mental illness, emotional support, psychological services, self-help, personal growth

3. 

   3 Apr 2025

   Ep. 58 The Transformative Power of Consulting with Ali Miller

   In this episode of the Flourishing Flame podcast, host Leah Brown speaks with consultant Ali Miller about her journey into consulting. Through her expertise in visual arts, clothing design, and behavioral science, Ali works with people to empowers clients to understand the importance of personal style and how to embrace their individuality. Ali shares her insights on the transformative power of fashion, the role of a consultant in personal growth, and in how a consultant can work with a group or organiztion. This conversation highlights how work with a consultant can help create meaningful change in general as well as specifially outlines how Ali supports the deep connection between self-perception and style. Her approach fosters confidence and authenticity in her clients. In this conversation, Ali and Leah discuss understanding how you can use a consultant and what to look for. They use Ali's business as an example of the type of advice, products, and support a consultant can provide: understanding the importance of color theory in fashion, personalized style guides, and shopping - both in your wardrobe and and adding to it. They also discussed the innovative concept of personal therapy retreats. Leah shares her approach to therapy, emphasizing the benefits of intensive sessions, while Ali highlights the significance of expert guidance in personal development. The dialogue underscores the connection between self-acceptance, style, and mental health, offering insights into how individuals can enhance their lives through thoughtful choices in both fashion and therapy.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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