Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:34:31 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255973 en-us © 2026 Almost Therapy at The B Spot yes c12102bc-6f55-5a3d-93b3-574468188d07 Brian Heller episodic false Welcome to the B Spot! A place to talk about life that's almost therapy but not quite therapy. Over the past 18 years as a licensed therapist, I've noticed that issues like depression, anxiety, addiction, relationships, parenting, teens, screens, and many other symptoms of being human come up over and over again in a variety of ways. Come rejoice in being human! I won't pretend to have all the answers, but I do understand some things and feel compelled to share them with you! The B Spot is also a place for you to bring your issues to be discussed.  A counseling perspective when you don't have time or money to see a counselor. So, come join me at the B Spot and let's talk about it! 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Brian Heller https://storage.buzzsprout.com/eo92q7i9qkw5h0naad9zap82uhue?.jpg Perfectly primed for change Join licensed therapist Brian Heller for a deeper look at the final holiday of the year and it's significance in our culture. Explore the idea behind resolutions and strategies to deal with the setting of goals, the attempts to achieve goals, and those times when our hierarchy of importance changes for whatever reason and we don't accomplish what we set out to accomplish. Be well!

]]> Join licensed therapist Brian Heller for a deeper look at the final holiday of the year and it's significance in our culture. Explore the idea behind resolutions and strategies to deal with the setting of goals, the attempts to achieve goals, and those times when our hierarchy of importance changes for whatever reason and we don't accomplish what we set out to accomplish. Be well!

]]> Brian Heller, MS LCMHC Buzzsprout-14248144 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1711 resolutions, mental health, addictions, change, anxiety 16 full false Holiday Heartaches & Healing: Grief, trauma and regret When the holiday season rolls around, we are bombarded with potential triggers that are so loaded with decades of associations, we become vulnerable to extreme emotions. The emotional experiences explored in this session are grief, trauma and regret, with a special focus on how the power of this time of  year can make it all harder. Walk with me on the journey of being human.

]]> When the holiday season rolls around, we are bombarded with potential triggers that are so loaded with decades of associations, we become vulnerable to extreme emotions. The emotional experiences explored in this session are grief, trauma and regret, with a special focus on how the power of this time of  year can make it all harder. Walk with me on the journey of being human.

]]> Brian Heller, MS LCMHC Buzzsprout-14196849 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1443 Grief, trauma, regret, holidays, family, depression, resentments 1 15 full false Relationship Strengtheners: Education & Connection What would it look like if we treated relationships like we do other areas in life we find important? Lovers' Ed instead of Driver's Ed? What would we want everyone to know that would keep things healthy? Join me for my ideas on this as well as the role of connection in determining the health or dis-ease of relationships. Learn ways to connect and other philosophical shifts that are helpful on the journey to happy and healthy relationships. 

]]> What would it look like if we treated relationships like we do other areas in life we find important? Lovers' Ed instead of Driver's Ed? What would we want everyone to know that would keep things healthy? Join me for my ideas on this as well as the role of connection in determining the health or dis-ease of relationships. Learn ways to connect and other philosophical shifts that are helpful on the journey to happy and healthy relationships. 

]]> Brian Heller, MS LCMHC Buzzsprout-14160858 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1750 relationships, communication, conflict, ego, education, connection, love, marriage, divorce 1 14 full false Relationship Ruiners: Negative Patterns and Trust Violations Welcome to the wonderful world of relationships. Join me for an exploration of how our ideas form about relationships and how we can learn to identify and change negative communication patterns. We'll also explore what it means to trust someone and why those trust violations hurt so much. And finally, we'll talk strategies to rebuild trust and revive struggling relationships.

]]> Welcome to the wonderful world of relationships. Join me for an exploration of how our ideas form about relationships and how we can learn to identify and change negative communication patterns. We'll also explore what it means to trust someone and why those trust violations hurt so much. And finally, we'll talk strategies to rebuild trust and revive struggling relationships.

]]> Brian Heller, MS LCMHC Buzzsprout-14117598 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1893 Relationships, conflict resolution, negative communication, Mental health, thoughts, brain, trauma full false Topics Not Tenets: Impact of Politics & Religion I'm Brian Heller and welcome to the B Spot! Join me for a discussion about these two taboo topics we are trained not to talk about. This is NOT political or religious, but rather a rational look at how and why we are so uncomfortable talking about both of these topics even though they are so influential in our lives. Let's desensitize and let's talk about it!

]]> I'm Brian Heller and welcome to the B Spot! Join me for a discussion about these two taboo topics we are trained not to talk about. This is NOT political or religious, but rather a rational look at how and why we are so uncomfortable talking about both of these topics even though they are so influential in our lives. Let's desensitize and let's talk about it!

]]> Brian Heller, MS LCMHC Buzzsprout-14076106 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1546 mental health, politics, religion, anxiety, parenting, faith, rationality 1 12 full false "Earning a living??!" Join me for a discussion about what it means to "earn a living," while also searching for  fulfillment by identifying and sharing your unique set of gifts and passions with the world.  Learn about the hierarchy of employment options and see how that is influenced by one's placement on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Learn strategies no matter where are you on either. 

]]> Join me for a discussion about what it means to "earn a living," while also searching for  fulfillment by identifying and sharing your unique set of gifts and passions with the world.  Learn about the hierarchy of employment options and see how that is influenced by one's placement on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Learn strategies no matter where are you on either. 

]]> Brian Heller, MS LCMHC Buzzsprout-14045468 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0500 1392 career, passion,anxiety, teens, kids, adolescents, parenting, Mental health, thoughts, brain, 1 11 full false Let's talk about anxiety Come explore the most common mental health condition affecting humans and learn how it's all about survival in our brains. Learn how to deal with morning and nighttime anxiety, and hopefully how to live a less anxious life. At the very least, you'll discover just another example of how we're all dealing with the same emotional challenges as we navigate being human.

]]> Come explore the most common mental health condition affecting humans and learn how it's all about survival in our brains. Learn how to deal with morning and nighttime anxiety, and hopefully how to live a less anxious life. At the very least, you'll discover just another example of how we're all dealing with the same emotional challenges as we navigate being human.

]]> Brian Heller, MS LCMHC Buzzsprout-13995648 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1423 anxiety, teens, kids, adolescents, sleep parenting, Mental health, thoughts, brain, full false Let's talk teens Join licensed therapist Brian Heller as he discusses the experience of being a teenager in a world of unescapable digital availability and a constant stream of all the things all the time. Learn strategies to be a support for your teen rather than just another stressor. 

]]> Join licensed therapist Brian Heller as he discusses the experience of being a teenager in a world of unescapable digital availability and a constant stream of all the things all the time. Learn strategies to be a support for your teen rather than just another stressor. 

]]> Brian Heller, MS LCMHC Buzzsprout-13971935 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1345 screen addiction, teens, kids, adolescents, parenting, Mental health, thoughts, brain, 1 9 full false Let’s talk screens Join licensed therapist Brian Heller as he discusses the pervasive escape of screens. Looking at the effects across the lifespan and what to do to get things under control.

]]> Join licensed therapist Brian Heller as he discusses the pervasive escape of screens. Looking at the effects across the lifespan and what to do to get things under control.

]]> Brian Heller Buzzsprout-13955712 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1741 screen addiction, teens, kids, adolescents, parenting, Mental health, thoughts, brain, 1 8 full false Let's talk about alcohol Join licensed therapist Brian Heller as he discusses one of the most common escapes known to humans, alcohol, and it's effects on relationships with self and others. Learn why you drink and what to do about it if you want to stop. 

]]> Join licensed therapist Brian Heller as he discusses one of the most common escapes known to humans, alcohol, and it's effects on relationships with self and others. Learn why you drink and what to do about it if you want to stop. 

]]> Brian Heller, MS LCMHC Buzzsprout-13902361 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0400 2024 alcohol, addiction, recovery, Mental health, thoughts, brain, joy 1 7 full false Human Truth Bomb #5: Escape: What goes up must come down! Brian Heller, MS LCMHC Buzzsprout-13836955 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1402 Mental health, addictions, alcohol, drugs, pornography, thoughts, brain, joy, relationships, trauma 1 6 full false Human Truth Bomb #4:Untamed ego will destroy your happiness! Welcome to the B Spot! Come rejoice in being human! Join Brian Heller for his discussion about Human Truth Bomb #4: Untamed ego will destroy your happiness! Learn the ways that your ego will try to steal joy from your life and discover strategies to counteract this tendency.

Email questions, comments, concerns to bhellercounseling@gmail.com

]]> Welcome to the B Spot! Come rejoice in being human! Join Brian Heller for his discussion about Human Truth Bomb #4: Untamed ego will destroy your happiness! Learn the ways that your ego will try to steal joy from your life and discover strategies to counteract this tendency.

Email questions, comments, concerns to bhellercounseling@gmail.com

]]> Brian Heller, MS LCMHC Buzzsprout-13821943 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1328 Mental health, addictions, alcohol, drugs, pornography, thoughts, brain, joy, relationships, trauma 1 5 full false Human Truth Bomb #3: Awareness creates energy, take action or suffer! Welcome to the B Spot, the place that gives you almost therapy, but not quite therapy. In this episode, licensed therapist Brian Heller continues his discussion of the 5 Human Truth Bombs with Truth Bomb #3: Awareness creates energy, take action or suffer! Discover the magic that is the human being and hear strategies to use your super powers effectively!

]]> Welcome to the B Spot, the place that gives you almost therapy, but not quite therapy. In this episode, licensed therapist Brian Heller continues his discussion of the 5 Human Truth Bombs with Truth Bomb #3: Awareness creates energy, take action or suffer! Discover the magic that is the human being and hear strategies to use your super powers effectively!

]]> Brian Heller Buzzsprout-13803253 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1347 full false Human Truth Bomb #2: Function becomes dysfunction! Welcome to the B Spot, the place that gives you almost therapy, but not quite therapy. In this episode, Brian Heller continues his discussion of the 5 Human Truth Bombs with Truth Bomb #2: Function becomes dysfunction! Uncovering, examining and learning to challenge the tapes that run in your head and drive the way you see yourself. 

]]> Welcome to the B Spot, the place that gives you almost therapy, but not quite therapy. In this episode, Brian Heller continues his discussion of the 5 Human Truth Bombs with Truth Bomb #2: Function becomes dysfunction! Uncovering, examining and learning to challenge the tapes that run in your head and drive the way you see yourself. 

]]> Brian Buzzsprout-13765965 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1170 Mental health, thoughts, brain, joy, relationships, trauma full false Human truth bomb #1:You are what you think! Hello and welcome back to the B Spot! That place that gives you almost therapy but not quite therapy. I’m Brian Heller and I’m your host and today we’re talking about one of my favorite topics, the power of thought. The idea that thoughts have real energy, and affect not only our emotions but the universe as well.  Think about how much time you spend thinking about life, about yourself, about others. Listening to that story that runs in your head all the time. There is no greater factor in determining the quality of your life, your existence, than your thoughts. 

]]> Hello and welcome back to the B Spot! That place that gives you almost therapy but not quite therapy. I’m Brian Heller and I’m your host and today we’re talking about one of my favorite topics, the power of thought. The idea that thoughts have real energy, and affect not only our emotions but the universe as well.  Think about how much time you spend thinking about life, about yourself, about others. Listening to that story that runs in your head all the time. There is no greater factor in determining the quality of your life, your existence, than your thoughts. 

]]> Brian Buzzsprout-13724978 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1120 Mental health, thoughts, brain, joy 1 2 full false 5 Human Truth Bombs Welcome to the B Spot! A place that's almost like therapy, but not quite therapy.  Join Licensed therapist Brian Heller as he introduces himself, the B Spot, and what he calls 5 Human Truth Bombs! Your participation is welcome so listen in, take it in, and if you feel led to do so, join in! Send questions, comments, concerns, dilemmas, challenges, etc to bhellercounseling@gmail.com

]]> Welcome to the B Spot! A place that's almost like therapy, but not quite therapy.  Join Licensed therapist Brian Heller as he introduces himself, the B Spot, and what he calls 5 Human Truth Bombs! Your participation is welcome so listen in, take it in, and if you feel led to do so, join in! Send questions, comments, concerns, dilemmas, challenges, etc to bhellercounseling@gmail.com

]]> Brian Buzzsprout-13695580 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0400 1181 Mental health, Anxiety, depression, relationships, cognitive therapy 1 1 full false