Being the Work Ben Wire and Blakely Adams

Join Ben and Blakely as they dig deep to self-care together. They explore the nuances of their mental health, trauma, and the path to healing as a professional helper. They get real with one another with their self-care challenges and navigate the complexities of providing help while also addressing their own vulnerabilities. This episode offers a raw, insightful look into the struggles and victories encountered in their journey toward understanding, acceptance, and growth.
Just a Note: this is an uncensored show full of our personal opinions. So you will hear us cuss sometimes.
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And remember, we're not YOUR helpers. Everything here is our opinion and is intended to support you, not give professional advice. Get the help you need, when you need it, where you need it. Here are a few resources for mental health support for you and those you love: 
National Alliance on Mental Illness
US Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

From helping struggling students to cherishing sweet victories, we explore the profound effect of genuine human bonds and the crucial role of vulnerability in connection for those we help, and for ourselves. Here’s a front-row seat to the realities and commitments of our journey of compassion…and to how Casi's passion took her on a bear hunt.
Just a Note: this is an uncensored show full of our personal opinions. So you will hear us cuss sometimes.
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And remember, we're not YOUR helpers. Everything here is our opinion and is intended to support you, not give professional advice. Get the help you need, when you need it, where you need it. Here are a few resources for mental health support for you and those you love: 
National Alliance on Mental Illness
US Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Today we talk about striving for understanding and authenticity with Rachel. She's currently a medical social worker that has worked with children's mental health and a plethora of medical social worker roles. She's the highest paid Bingo-Caller we know!
We talk personal history, motivations, humor, care, commitment, and recovery and prevention of burnout.
Just a Note: this is an uncensored show full of our personal opinions. So you will hear us cuss sometimes.
We keep our community and show ad free and open to helpers, your investment will help to directly build the brave space we all need. Support Being the Work by
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And remember, we're not YOUR helpers. Everything here is our opinion and is intended to support you, not give professional advice. Get the help you need, when you need it, where you need it. Here are a few resources for mental health support for you and those you love: 
National Alliance on Mental Illness
US Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Today we're on self-care challenge field trip. Blakely's challenge was to embrace her vulnerability and practice loving kindness. And, Ben's challenge was to get out of his head and do some improve. Today, we attend a group meditation and share our experience and reflections on togetherness, spirituality and what's getting in the way of wellness.
Just a Note: this is an uncensored show full of our personal opinions. So you will hear us cuss sometimes.
We keep our community and show ad free and open to helpers, your investment will help to directly build the brave space we all need. Support Being the Work by
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And remember, we're not YOUR helpers. Everything here is our opinion and is intended to support you, not give professional advice. Get the help you need, when you need it, where you need it. Here are a few resources for mental health support for you and those you love: 
National Alliance on Mental Illness
US Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Today we talk with our Being-the-Work teammate, Sarah. We discuss professional challenges, growth, and the necessity of finding harmony in work and personal life. Sarah shares her journey from stepping away from counseling, how her counseling skills have helped her be a parent she’s is proud of, and her commitment to help others. 
Just a Note: this is an uncensored show full of our personal opinions. So you will hear us cuss sometimes.
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And remember, we're not YOUR helpers. Everything here is our opinion and is intended to support you, not give professional advice. Get the help you need, when you need it, where you need it. Here are a few resources for mental health support for you and those you love: 
National Alliance on Mental Illness
US Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

With a mixture of humor and confrontation, we build on the last two episodes, getting down to the business of setting some self-care challenges for one another based on what we know about each other. Self-care is so much more than mere coping skills. Join us as we face some vulnerabilities and fears and walk our unique paths to wellness, together.
Just a Note: this is an uncensored show full of our personal opinions. So you will hear us cuss sometimes.
We keep our community and show ad free and open to helpers, your investment will help to directly build the brave space we all need. Support Being the Work by
Leaving us a Tip Join our Patreon community: bonus content, support groups, appreciation shout outs on episodes, & a voice in our community development. Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsEmail us at: Beingthework@gmail.comDM us on instagram @beingthework
And remember, we're not YOUR helpers. Everything here is our opinion and is intended to support you, not give professional advice. Get the help you need, when you need it, where you need it. Here are a few resources for mental health support for you and those you love: 
National Alliance on Mental Illness
US Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline