The Do Life Well Podcast
E27 - Most People Never Go — But Most People Probably Should
Most people never do therapy. But honestly? Most people would probably benefit from taking better care of their mental health. This month I sat down with Susan Bradshaw of EnSpire Counseling & Wellness — a faith-based counselor with nearly 30 years in the field, and someone I've worked with personally. We had an honest, easygoing conversation about why so few people ever walk through the door, and what they might be missing by staying away. I open up a little about my own story and why I've leaned on counseling in certain seasons. And we get into the stuff most people wonder but never ask: the difference between a therapist, a psychologist, and a psychiatrist. Why "taking care of your mental health" doesn't always mean structured therapy — sometimes it's a friend, a group, a coach, or time with God. How to actually find the right fit, and what to do if you've had a bad experience before. Susan also teaches. She walks through the practical stuff — self-care, retraining negative thought patterns ("stinking thinking"), the research on how prayer can rewire your brain, and the trauma work she does through EMDR and BLAST. And because she counsels from a Christian perspective, we talk about how faith and mental health fit together, and why going to a counselor doesn't mean you've stopped trusting God. The heart of it: God didn't design us to carry everything on our own. Whether it's a therapist, a group, or a good friend — everybody needs someone to talk to. If you've ever thought about it but never pulled the trigger, this one's for you.
