Back Porch Bestie

Back Porch Bestie

Hosted by: Kasey Compton & Kelsey Blaha

Have you ever looked around, examined your life, and thought is this IT?? I imagine you have, and I KNOW you’re not alone. I’m Kasey and right here beside me is Kelsey. We are licensed professional counselors,...

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35: Adaptability, Change, and The Suckiness of Leadership with Michael Diettrich-Chastain

Kasey and Kelsey discuss their personal experiences with leadership and the challenges they sometimes face in their group practice. They express their struggles with meeting the needs and expectations of both...
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34: Beyond Guilt and Shame: Kasey's Path to Self-Love

Listen to one of the top downloaded episodes to date! Kasey and Kelsey discuss the topic of going against convention by challenging traditional values and societal expectations in order to pursue authenticity and joy...
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33: From Busy to Balanced: Helping High-Achieving Women Find More Time with Lisa Crilley Mallis

In a world that glorifies busyness, it’s imperative to recognize the importance of strategic action and work-life balance. Lisa Crilley Mallis, founder of Impactive Strategies, joins this conversation to share how she...
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32: Love Bombing, Guilt Tripping, and Manipulation in Relationships

Love bombing: the act of showering someone with excessive affection, attention, and gifts in order to manipulate or control them.    Have you ever experienced love bombing or guilt tripping in a relationship? Both...
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31: The Dark Side of Twin Flames Universe

What would you do if someone you love got involved in a toxic community or relationship? Kasey and Kelsey share their thoughts on the recently popular Netflix documentary, Escaping Twin Flames. They analyze the...
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30: The Visiting Dilemma: To Visit or Not to Visit?

Are you a chitchatter who loves visiting people's houses or do you prefer having them visit you? Kasey and Kelsey discuss their contrasting views and experiences when it comes to visiting friends and family. They...
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29: From Swirlies to Social Media: Teaching Kids to Stand Up for Themselves

Ever wondered how your child would handle a bullying situation? Would they talk it out or fight back? Inspired by a TikTok video, Kasey and Kelsey discuss the topic of bullying and how to teach children to handle...
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28: Unpacking the Trauma and Mental Health Struggles of Pop Icon, Britney Spears

With the recent release of Britney Spears’ memoir, Kasey and Kelsey provide their thoughts on the trauma and mental health struggles of the 1990’s pop icon. They discuss the challenges she faced as a young girl in the...
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27: The Enneagram Explained with Whitney Owens, LPC

The Enneagram is a powerful tool that can help us understand our personality type and how we interact with the world. It consists of 9 different types, each with their own motivations, fears, and behaviors. Enneagram...
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26: Aliens, Chupacabras, and Mom Guilt

In this interesting conversation, Kasey and Kelsey discuss a range of topics including a chupacabra in Wisconsin, experiencing mom guilt, and the importance of pursuing hobbies and self-care. They reflect on the guilt...
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25: Let's Get DEEP: Creating Open and Honest Conversations

What better way to spark deep, meaning conversation than by playing a game?! In this episode, Kasey and Kelsey play a card game, Let's Get Deep: Questions for Couples, live on the podcast. They dive into icebreakers,...
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24: Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire

Lies, lies, and more lies!  Inspired by an episode from We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, Kasey and Kelsey dive into the topic of lies vs truths, and the impact that lies have on relationships and personal...
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