<![CDATA[Being the Work]]>544e6c9b-fbad-5b02-96f0-8a2dc5c287a8Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:19:18 +0000Captivate.fmBen Wire and Blakely Adamshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/ed7390e6-d951-473c-9626-879c0c213138/FXyg_c2RNFtISkdTjhrAmQFs.jpgBeing the WorkBen Wire and Blakely AdamsBen Wire and Blakely AdamsConversations with therapists, for therapists courageously cracking into our unspoken experiences. We seek to put voice to taboo topics in the helping professions, deepen our connections to each other, and ask the difficult questions of what it is to be fully human and a helper at the same time.https://ww.beingthework.comtrueepisodicnopodcastSupport the show!From Texas & Touchdowns to Finding His SpiritFrom Texas & Touchdowns to Finding His SpiritIn this episode Ben talks with Matt H- a school social worker, who shares how he got from Texas, to scoring touchdowns and how recovering from tragedy helped him toward find his spirit. Matt shares about his childhood adoption, the people that influenced his passion to be the difference he wants to see, and experiences from his first year as a school social worker.  

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


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

]]>In this episode Ben talks with Matt H- a school social worker, who shares how he got from Texas, to scoring touchdowns and how recovering from tragedy helped him toward find his spirit. Matt shares about his childhood adoption, the people that influenced his passion to be the difference he wants to see, and experiences from his first year as a school social worker.  

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


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

]]>1280ee2b-4a16-4318-b3f5-809023ad153cMon, 27 May 2024 00:15:00 -050001:08:13truefull39393Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsDigging Deep and Getting Real- Still Self-Caring TogetherDigging Deep and Getting Real- Still Self-Caring TogetherJoin 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.

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


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

]]>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.

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


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

]]>a24d6df7-6d6e-442c-a6e7-87963160dcc5Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -050001:08:50truefull38383Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsFrom the Farm to a Bear Hunt with Casi Ph.dFrom the Farm to a Bear Hunt with Casi Ph.dFrom 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.

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


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.

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


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

]]>629a4cc4-c745-4e18-9205-07cd4f1f75fbTue, 27 Feb 2024 00:15:00 -050001:00:19truefull37373Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsStriving for Understanding and Authenticity with Rachel LMSWStriving for Understanding and Authenticity with Rachel LMSWToday 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


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


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

]]>d4e2bc98-c2cf-4bb9-b8a4-adc0f68bfd4aWed, 24 Jan 2024 00:15:00 -050057:50truefull36363Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsMeditation, Social Anxiety and Spiritual BaggageMeditation, Social Anxiety and Spiritual BaggageToday 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


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


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

]]>e3cda2d9-b00e-4bc1-9a21-ed0b930961b2Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:30:00 -050033:12truefull35353Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsBalance, Honesty & Stepping Away with Sarah LPCBalance, Honesty & Stepping Away with Sarah LPCToday 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.

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


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.

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


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

]]>a3058e2e-d18c-412a-a712-32417f3eaffdTue, 02 Jan 2024 00:15:00 -050048:17truefull34343Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsSelf-care Challenges...TogetherSelf-care Challenges...TogetherWith 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


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


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

]]>9a9a3562-3f82-448d-8a2d-49eb0d66d4afMon, 18 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -050055:39truefull33333Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsLet's Self-care Together- part 2Let's Self-care Together- part 2In this episode we focus on authenticity and compassion for each other and ourselves through facing resilience, acknowledging personal limitations, seeking help, and the impacts of external factors like ADHD and societal expectations. We touch on stories about burnout, dealing with personal traumas, learning about diagnosis of ADHD. We highlight the importance of honesty, acceptance and change in the pursuit of self-care. We agree to offer self-care challenges each other in episode 3 episode.

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]]>In this episode we focus on authenticity and compassion for each other and ourselves through facing resilience, acknowledging personal limitations, seeking help, and the impacts of external factors like ADHD and societal expectations. We touch on stories about burnout, dealing with personal traumas, learning about diagnosis of ADHD. We highlight the importance of honesty, acceptance and change in the pursuit of self-care. We agree to offer self-care challenges each other in episode 3 episode.

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


]]>7dccf9a7-041e-4f5e-ac63-8310ebb476a7Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -050039:27truefull32323Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsLet's Self-care, TogetherLet's Self-care, TogetherWe're back! And, to kick off season 3, Let us introduce ourselves to you. We dive into a discussion about personal traits and their impact on our work, friendship, and journeys with self-care as Professional Helpers and now...Podcast hosts.

Don't self-care alone! Let us know about your journey!


Just in case you want them, here are the books we reference.

Enneagram

  • Enneagram Institute to figure out the difference between 4 and 9.
  • The Essential Enneagram- David Daniels & Virginia Price
  • The Road Back to You- Ian Cron & Suzanne Stabile

Mindfulness resource- Waking Up app

And...As Always remember, we aren't your helpers. What you hear and read is solely our opinion. Please seek your own professional help if you need it.

]]>We're back! And, to kick off season 3, Let us introduce ourselves to you. We dive into a discussion about personal traits and their impact on our work, friendship, and journeys with self-care as Professional Helpers and now...Podcast hosts.

Don't self-care alone! Let us know about your journey!


Just in case you want them, here are the books we reference.

Enneagram

  • Enneagram Institute to figure out the difference between 4 and 9.
  • The Essential Enneagram- David Daniels & Virginia Price
  • The Road Back to You- Ian Cron & Suzanne Stabile

Mindfulness resource- Waking Up app

And...As Always remember, we aren't your helpers. What you hear and read is solely our opinion. Please seek your own professional help if you need it.

]]>21a5a3a3-99ac-4bb0-9ae9-da0633d49142Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -050039:19truefull31313Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsMoney, Our Work, and Our WellbeingMoney, Our Work, and Our WellbeingSupport us in our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content.

Our last episode of Season 2! This season we delved into the lives and work of fellow helpers, why they chose this work, why they've stayed, and what they might need to keep going.

In this episode Blakely and Ben venture into how money influences our wellbeing, our relationships with the systems that control and manage the money.

We'll be back in September for Season 3.

If you'd like to share your story with us or be on the podcast, we'd love to hear from you! Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

Help us reach more helpers. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and tell us what you've enjoyed!

]]>Support us in our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content.

Our last episode of Season 2! This season we delved into the lives and work of fellow helpers, why they chose this work, why they've stayed, and what they might need to keep going.

In this episode Blakely and Ben venture into how money influences our wellbeing, our relationships with the systems that control and manage the money.

We'll be back in September for Season 3.

If you'd like to share your story with us or be on the podcast, we'd love to hear from you! Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

Help us reach more helpers. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and tell us what you've enjoyed!

]]>278b4814-5883-4a5c-828a-91a1f6c16915Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:15:00 -050049:29truefull26262Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsBonus Interview with Danielle RBonus Interview with Danielle RSupport us toward our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content. We’ll give you a shout out on a future episode!

Today Ben talks with an old friend, Danielle, who is a Clinical Professional Counselor. We get to know Danielle through her Strengths Finder, Enneagram, by ironing out an old conflict with Ben, having heartfelt conversations about personal and professional struggles, and what she needs for wellness.

Episode timestamps:

  • 2:28- Strengths Finder and Ennegram
  • 6:52- Helpers in Media
  • 8:59- Resolution of an old conflict
  • 18:37- What Brought Her
  • 43:21-What Keeps Her
  • 50:51- What She Needs to Stay in the Work

We'd love to hear from you!

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

DM us on instagram @beingthework

]]>Support us toward our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content. We’ll give you a shout out on a future episode!

Today Ben talks with an old friend, Danielle, who is a Clinical Professional Counselor. We get to know Danielle through her Strengths Finder, Enneagram, by ironing out an old conflict with Ben, having heartfelt conversations about personal and professional struggles, and what she needs for wellness.

Episode timestamps:

  • 2:28- Strengths Finder and Ennegram
  • 6:52- Helpers in Media
  • 8:59- Resolution of an old conflict
  • 18:37- What Brought Her
  • 43:21-What Keeps Her
  • 50:51- What She Needs to Stay in the Work

We'd love to hear from you!

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

DM us on instagram @beingthework

]]>3ae26c3a-5276-4dcb-b532-a607e2722e37Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:15:00 -050001:11:14truebonus222Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsSelf-Care: A Habit or a Ritual?Self-Care: A Habit or a Ritual?Support us toward our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content. We’ll give you a shout out on a future episode!

In this episode, Blakely presents the definition of ritual and the idea that it’s is what is missing from her own self-care. Ben pushes back on Blakely's definition. Blakely, like many of us, feels bored and tied down by trying to stick to a routine, making self-care feel like an obligation.

How do you do with self-care habits? Share your experience with us!

We'd love to hear from you!

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

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]]>Support us toward our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content. We’ll give you a shout out on a future episode!

In this episode, Blakely presents the definition of ritual and the idea that it’s is what is missing from her own self-care. Ben pushes back on Blakely's definition. Blakely, like many of us, feels bored and tied down by trying to stick to a routine, making self-care feel like an obligation.

How do you do with self-care habits? Share your experience with us!

We'd love to hear from you!

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

DM us on instagram @beingthework

Helpful Links:


]]>3641b437-6c53-4394-b090-776fd4eeb8f3Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:15:00 -050057:57truefull25252Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsBTW Bonus Episode Interview with Annas B.BTW Bonus Episode Interview with Annas B.Support us toward our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content. We’ll give you a shout out on a future episode!

We’re super excited to have Ben's old supervisor, Annas on BTW this week. We met her to record at the university where she was teaching. Annas shares about her journey to the Helping Field, what she been through while in the work and what she's learned about herself along the way.

She's got some great quotes throughout this episode- "practice makes permanent" and my favorite "If you don't feel it, it won't come out of your horn".

We'd love to hear from you!

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

DM us on instagram @beingthework

]]>Support us toward our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content. We’ll give you a shout out on a future episode!

We’re super excited to have Ben's old supervisor, Annas on BTW this week. We met her to record at the university where she was teaching. Annas shares about her journey to the Helping Field, what she been through while in the work and what she's learned about herself along the way.

She's got some great quotes throughout this episode- "practice makes permanent" and my favorite "If you don't feel it, it won't come out of your horn".

We'd love to hear from you!

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

DM us on instagram @beingthework

]]>27997e0f-f963-4596-acea-d9739b9e3c12Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:15:00 -050001:01:42truebonus222Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsI was an Ass: Competition and DisconnectionI was an Ass: Competition and DisconnectionSupport us toward our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content. We’ll give you a shout out on a future episode!

In this episode, Ben talks with Sarah about competition and disconnection with other helpers. He shares his own history on how he used to strive to be the "best counselor ever" and how the culture at work supported and even encouraged this competition.

We'd love to hear from you!

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

]]>Support us toward our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content. We’ll give you a shout out on a future episode!

In this episode, Ben talks with Sarah about competition and disconnection with other helpers. He shares his own history on how he used to strive to be the "best counselor ever" and how the culture at work supported and even encouraged this competition.

We'd love to hear from you!

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

DM or Leave us a Voice message: @beingthework

Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

]]>613f025e-3997-45a8-b79f-a15faefe8805Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:15:00 -050050:06truefull24242Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsBTW: Interview with Allison H.BTW: Interview with Allison H.In this episode, Ben interviews Allison. He and Allison had only heard about each other through the social work grapevine until this interview. Allison shares her personal journey to social work, the stressors she faced, the physical toll it took on her mind and body, and how the personal choices she made for her wellness, her health, and to be true to herself.

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


]]>In this episode, Ben interviews Allison. He and Allison had only heard about each other through the social work grapevine until this interview. Allison shares her personal journey to social work, the stressors she faced, the physical toll it took on her mind and body, and how the personal choices she made for her wellness, her health, and to be true to herself.

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


]]>e7d484d3-b153-4497-b92e-5df0609f7fd7Mon, 22 May 2023 00:15:00 -050001:06:17truebonus222Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsThere's a Difference: Empathy vs. CompassionThere's a Difference: Empathy vs. CompassionSupport us toward our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content. We’ll give you a shout out on a future episode!

In this episode we welcome Sarah. She’s a new addition to our team! Blakely and Ben are balloons and Sarah is a string…every balloon needs a good string to be attached 😊. Welcome, Sarah!

What’s the difference between Empathy vs. Compassion?

Ben explores what’s he’s learned and his experienced to dissect the differences between empathy and compassion. He also explores the possible implications of the distinctions on his experience of Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout

Has he found a key to protecting himself from fatigue and strain?

We'd love to hear from you!

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

Helpful links:


]]>Support us toward our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content. We’ll give you a shout out on a future episode!

In this episode we welcome Sarah. She’s a new addition to our team! Blakely and Ben are balloons and Sarah is a string…every balloon needs a good string to be attached 😊. Welcome, Sarah!

What’s the difference between Empathy vs. Compassion?

Ben explores what’s he’s learned and his experienced to dissect the differences between empathy and compassion. He also explores the possible implications of the distinctions on his experience of Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout

Has he found a key to protecting himself from fatigue and strain?

We'd love to hear from you!

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

DM or Leave us a Voice message: @beingthework

Email us at: Beingthework@gmail.com

Helpful links:


]]>44ba11cb-a37e-42d7-ac3f-3cf736b0a857Mon, 15 May 2023 00:15:00 -050043:53truefull23232Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsBTW: Interview with Felicity C.BTW: Interview with Felicity C.In this episode, Ben and Blakely talk with Felicity who they met at a conference presentation they gave on Empathy-Stress and Identity. She quickly became a friend with her honesty and humanity. This conversation is open, inspiring and thoughtful. Felicity shares deeply personal stories of her journey to social work, her ideas on self-care and sustaining a career.

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


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

]]>In this episode, Ben and Blakely talk with Felicity who they met at a conference presentation they gave on Empathy-Stress and Identity. She quickly became a friend with her honesty and humanity. This conversation is open, inspiring and thoughtful. Felicity shares deeply personal stories of her journey to social work, her ideas on self-care and sustaining a career.

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


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

]]>96a4d701-f8f2-4a24-8558-74c07f179c12Mon, 01 May 2023 00:15:00 -050001:11:00truebonus222Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsIs Your Self-Care Even Working? Compassion Stress and Taking Things PersonallyIs Your Self-Care Even Working? Compassion Stress and Taking Things PersonallyIn this episode Ben and Blakely take on self-care. What makes it work? What gets in the way? Is it the Self-Help sorry "Self-Care" industry? It’s it us? Our relationships? Are we too busy, getting too distracted?

Blakely embraces her desire to just be honest and say the "fucked up shit" that's on her mind. She explores her thoughts that we can’t be prescribed self-care practices that will “work”.  We need to be aware of what works for us and use these practices intentionally.

Ben explores self-consciousness, perfectionism, compassion for society through his process of deconstruction, and his hope that we can uplift each other as fellow helpers.

Helpful links:


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


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

]]>In this episode Ben and Blakely take on self-care. What makes it work? What gets in the way? Is it the Self-Help sorry "Self-Care" industry? It’s it us? Our relationships? Are we too busy, getting too distracted?

Blakely embraces her desire to just be honest and say the "fucked up shit" that's on her mind. She explores her thoughts that we can’t be prescribed self-care practices that will “work”.  We need to be aware of what works for us and use these practices intentionally.

Ben explores self-consciousness, perfectionism, compassion for society through his process of deconstruction, and his hope that we can uplift each other as fellow helpers.

Helpful links:


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


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

]]>a6acc6c1-f686-4745-92ad-53811c24fc71Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:15:00 -050048:59truefull22222Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsCan You Avoid Losing Yourself as a Helper?Can You Avoid Losing Yourself as a Helper?In this episode we answer the question: Will the stress and demands of helping roles will inevitably lead to losing ourselves in fatigue and burnout?

We walk through our experiences, what we've tried to avoid losing ourselves, and talk about an abundant resource we rarely use as professionals.

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


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

]]>In this episode we answer the question: Will the stress and demands of helping roles will inevitably lead to losing ourselves in fatigue and burnout?

We walk through our experiences, what we've tried to avoid losing ourselves, and talk about an abundant resource we rarely use as professionals.

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


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

]]>bee094b2-4192-4d02-9ea4-6b69af7079adMon, 03 Apr 2023 00:15:00 -050050:58truefull21212Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsBeing the Work TrailerBeing the Work Trailer"Those of us that work in human services and even medical fields, face immense amount of joy and pain while caring for others and, often, failing to care for ourselves. But, Self-care has become an annoying message of 'don't be unethical'...'if you're stressed out it's your fault, you need to take care of it' ...That's Bull-Shit. Why are we expected to just do it by ourself?"

...

Blakely and Ben know what it's like to have a lot of pride in caring for of others and what it's like to feel alone and overwhelmed in their positions in social work and professional counseling.

No one should face that alone. Hang out them in exploring how helping professionals can support one another in taking care of themselves and each other.

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

]]>"Those of us that work in human services and even medical fields, face immense amount of joy and pain while caring for others and, often, failing to care for ourselves. But, Self-care has become an annoying message of 'don't be unethical'...'if you're stressed out it's your fault, you need to take care of it' ...That's Bull-Shit. Why are we expected to just do it by ourself?"

...

Blakely and Ben know what it's like to have a lot of pride in caring for of others and what it's like to feel alone and overwhelmed in their positions in social work and professional counseling.

No one should face that alone. Hang out them in exploring how helping professionals can support one another in taking care of themselves and each other.

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

]]>2223de59-c6d8-4249-a223-e0236089380bTue, 14 Mar 2023 13:45:00 -050001:44truetrailer222Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsWhat are Your Thoughts on Imposter Syndrome?What are Your Thoughts on Imposter Syndrome?Hey helpers! This week we're taking umbrage with the concept of "Imposter Syndrome," sharing some readings and intersectional ideas we hope you'll consider in reclaiming some healthy self doubt AND questioning the environmental and relational elements perpetuating your sense of not belonging. It's time to get inclusive out here y'all, tune in, we're so glad you're here.

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


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

Readings and Resources:

Dan Siegel's book - The Mindful Therapist: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/7529269-the-mindful-therapist

Ruchika Tulshyan & Jodi-Ann Burey HBR Articles:

  • "Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome" https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome 
  • "End Imposter Syndrome in Your Workplace" https://hbr.org/2021/07/end-imposter-syndrome-in-your-workplace

Feenstra, S., Begeny, C. T., Ryan, M. K., Rink, F. A., Stoker, J. I., & Jordan, J. (2020). Contextualizing the Impostor “Syndrome.” Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 3206. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.575024

Herman, J. L. (1997). Trauma and recovery: The aftermath of violence ; from domestic abuse to political terror (Kindle Edition.). Basic Books. https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B00X2ZW918&language=en-U

Langford, J., & Clance, P. R. (n.d.). THE IMPOSTOR PHENOMENON: RECENT RESEARCH FINDINGS REGARDING DYNAMICS, PERSONALITY AND FAMILY PATTERNS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR TREATMENT. 7.

McNally, J. (2019, July 9). The Pretend Professional. Counseling Today, 62(1), 44–47.

Validation of the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale.: EBSCOhost. (n.d.). Retrieved November 8, 2021, from https://web-p-ebscohost-com.er.lib.k-state.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=bcbd0e24-f4da-46ca-85b4-34fac9cd064d%40redis

The Moth | Stories | What Can’t Be...]]>Hey helpers! This week we're taking umbrage with the concept of "Imposter Syndrome," sharing some readings and intersectional ideas we hope you'll consider in reclaiming some healthy self doubt AND questioning the environmental and relational elements perpetuating your sense of not belonging. It's time to get inclusive out here y'all, tune in, we're so glad you're here.

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


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

Readings and Resources:

Dan Siegel's book - The Mindful Therapist: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/7529269-the-mindful-therapist

Ruchika Tulshyan & Jodi-Ann Burey HBR Articles:

  • "Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome" https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome 
  • "End Imposter Syndrome in Your Workplace" https://hbr.org/2021/07/end-imposter-syndrome-in-your-workplace

Feenstra, S., Begeny, C. T., Ryan, M. K., Rink, F. A., Stoker, J. I., & Jordan, J. (2020). Contextualizing the Impostor “Syndrome.” Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 3206. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.575024

Herman, J. L. (1997). Trauma and recovery: The aftermath of violence ; from domestic abuse to political terror (Kindle Edition.). Basic Books. https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B00X2ZW918&language=en-U

Langford, J., & Clance, P. R. (n.d.). THE IMPOSTOR PHENOMENON: RECENT RESEARCH FINDINGS REGARDING DYNAMICS, PERSONALITY AND FAMILY PATTERNS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR TREATMENT. 7.

McNally, J. (2019, July 9). The Pretend Professional. Counseling Today, 62(1), 44–47.

Validation of the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale.: EBSCOhost. (n.d.). Retrieved November 8, 2021, from https://web-p-ebscohost-com.er.lib.k-state.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=bcbd0e24-f4da-46ca-85b4-34fac9cd064d%40redis

The Moth | Stories | What Can’t Be Fixed. (n.d.). Retrieved November 8, 2021, from https://themoth.org/stories/what-cant-be-fixed

]]>b7c09e08-412e-4b43-b5da-9ea169cab6f7Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:15:00 -050054:43truefull17171Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsHow Does Containing so Many Secrets Impact You?How Does Containing so Many Secrets Impact You?This week Ben and Blakely are closely examining the impact of our roles as secret-keepers. One of the sacred foundations of our practice, and the public concept of us, is as locked vaults of human secrets. This containing impacts us, alters our perspective of humanity, and perpetuates some of our loneliness. We can admit we like being 'in on' human secrets, though stashing them all away can be wearying. Tune in, we're so glad you're here.

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


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

]]>This week Ben and Blakely are closely examining the impact of our roles as secret-keepers. One of the sacred foundations of our practice, and the public concept of us, is as locked vaults of human secrets. This containing impacts us, alters our perspective of humanity, and perpetuates some of our loneliness. We can admit we like being 'in on' human secrets, though stashing them all away can be wearying. Tune in, we're so glad you're here.

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


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

]]>58643667-3c7d-4673-9846-59cebe6e8a1eMon, 08 Nov 2021 00:15:00 -050001:03:36truefull16161Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsWhat is Your Experience With Burnout?What is Your Experience With Burnout?Hey Helpers! Okay, fine, let's get serious about this looming cloud of *burnout.* Burnout is a beast lurking in the shadows of the helper's life. Culturally many of us are burned out before we even step into the office, then we endure the work there too. Often, the way we define and address the concept of burnout is already working against us. Tune in while we break it down and explore some ideas of what intersects with the helper's burnout cycle, and what might help us break out of it. We're so glad you're here.

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


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

]]>Hey Helpers! Okay, fine, let's get serious about this looming cloud of *burnout.* Burnout is a beast lurking in the shadows of the helper's life. Culturally many of us are burned out before we even step into the office, then we endure the work there too. Often, the way we define and address the concept of burnout is already working against us. Tune in while we break it down and explore some ideas of what intersects with the helper's burnout cycle, and what might help us break out of it. We're so glad you're here.

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


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

]]>697e6616-830e-4680-83ed-814477917418Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:15:00 -050054:31truefull15151Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsHow Do You Know It's Time to Go to Therapy for Yourself?How Do You Know It's Time to Go to Therapy for Yourself?Welcome back! This week it's time to get real about help for the helpers. It's essential we have our turn to access support, intervention, wellness - the work. It's also sometimes difficult to surmount an array of barriers deterring us from our own turn on the couch. Healthcare costs, stigma, and other tricky waters must be forged to get our needs met. So let's take a look at what it takes to do and be the work as the client. We're so glad you're here.

A few FYIs:

-we swear sometimes; this is an uncensored show full of our personal opinions.

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


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

]]>Welcome back! This week it's time to get real about help for the helpers. It's essential we have our turn to access support, intervention, wellness - the work. It's also sometimes difficult to surmount an array of barriers deterring us from our own turn on the couch. Healthcare costs, stigma, and other tricky waters must be forged to get our needs met. So let's take a look at what it takes to do and be the work as the client. We're so glad you're here.

A few FYIs:

-we swear sometimes; this is an uncensored show full of our personal opinions.

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


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

]]>e53ad7a4-f858-4444-9772-3b754ecfc9edMon, 25 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -050052:29truefull14141Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsWhat Does 'Being the Work' Mean to You?What Does 'Being the Work' Mean to You?Hey Helpers, welcome back. We're so glad you're here to join us in exploring the balance of the DOING and the BEING in our work and our lives. Embodying an authentic version of ourselves while managing the workload of therapy and other types of helping can be incredibly challenging. Dive into the dialectic with us; it's messy but worth it.

A few FYIs:

-we swear sometimes; this is an uncensored show full of our personal opinions.

We mention and are influenced by some wise women on this topic Brene Brown and Pema Chodron. Check them out here.

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


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

]]>Hey Helpers, welcome back. We're so glad you're here to join us in exploring the balance of the DOING and the BEING in our work and our lives. Embodying an authentic version of ourselves while managing the workload of therapy and other types of helping can be incredibly challenging. Dive into the dialectic with us; it's messy but worth it.

A few FYIs:

-we swear sometimes; this is an uncensored show full of our personal opinions.

We mention and are influenced by some wise women on this topic Brene Brown and Pema Chodron. Check them out here.

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


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

]]>ff051698-9423-4e8b-865c-36f35f9d4338Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -050045:57truefull13131Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsWhich Watershed Moments Led You to The Work?Which Watershed Moments Led You to The Work?In our second episode, to continue in exploration of WHY we're here, Ben and Blakely share stories regarding those watershed moments in life which led our path to the helping work. Ben took a 'no' and turned it into a 'hell yes,' while Blakely decided she could do it better than Dr. Phil. Thanks, as always, for tuning in to join us in exploring all the tricky aspects of doing and being the work.

A few FYIs:

-we swear sometimes; this is an uncensored show

-Stephen King writes some damn good books

-Further reading on Phenomenology, "Researching Lived Experience" by Van Manen

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


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

]]>In our second episode, to continue in exploration of WHY we're here, Ben and Blakely share stories regarding those watershed moments in life which led our path to the helping work. Ben took a 'no' and turned it into a 'hell yes,' while Blakely decided she could do it better than Dr. Phil. Thanks, as always, for tuning in to join us in exploring all the tricky aspects of doing and being the work.

A few FYIs:

-we swear sometimes; this is an uncensored show

-Stephen King writes some damn good books

-Further reading on Phenomenology, "Researching Lived Experience" by Van Manen

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


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

]]>e3d2bbdf-2c4f-48cf-96c8-2d6a5404d666Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -050001:06:38truefull12121Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsWhat Brought You to & What Keeps You in the Work?What Brought You to & What Keeps You in the Work?Support us in our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content.

In our inaugural episode, we figure it's worth digging into our origins and constants - why YOU, why THIS work? Along the path Ben shares spiritual experiences and inherent empathy guiding the evolution of his 'Faith,' while Blakely took her own pathway of persistent Curiosity and early frustrations with injustice in the world.

A few notes:

We don't edit our (mostly Blakely's) cursing in this or any episodes.

Enneagram Institute

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Clifton Strengths

Stay tuned, helpers. We're so glad you're here.

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

]]>Support us in our mission of building connections between helping professionals and providing quality content.

In our inaugural episode, we figure it's worth digging into our origins and constants - why YOU, why THIS work? Along the path Ben shares spiritual experiences and inherent empathy guiding the evolution of his 'Faith,' while Blakely took her own pathway of persistent Curiosity and early frustrations with injustice in the world.

A few notes:

We don't edit our (mostly Blakely's) cursing in this or any episodes.

Enneagram Institute

Enneagram & Coffee Podcast

Clifton Strengths

Stay tuned, helpers. We're so glad you're here.

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

]]>9609ce31-90d0-4b7a-95a5-b852b9696e0cMon, 04 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -050053:18truefull11111Ben Wire and Blakely AdamsBeing the Work TrailerBeing the Work TrailerHey helpers! Coming fall 2021, two mental health professionals are teaming up for a weekly conversation about what it means to be a human and a helper. The stories of therapists and other helpers are often set aside in order to 'do the work,' but our lives are rich, tragic, exciting, and terrifying too! Join us to dive into the complexities of doing and being the work.

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


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

]]>Hey helpers! Coming fall 2021, two mental health professionals are teaming up for a weekly conversation about what it means to be a human and a helper. The stories of therapists and other helpers are often set aside in order to 'do the work,' but our lives are rich, tragic, exciting, and terrifying too! Join us to dive into the complexities of doing and being the work.

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


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

]]>73439f33-9ad6-41f6-8e8d-2cdf9018df84Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:15:00 -050001:43falsetrailerBen Wire and Blakely Adams