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Celeste The Therapist
Shifting the way you think starts here. Celeste the Therapist is a mental health and emotional wellness podcast created to support you in real, everyday life — not just when you're in crisis, but as a daily practice of awareness, regulation, and intentional living. Hosted by licensed mental health counselor Celeste Viciere, LMHC, the podcast offers grounded conversations and therapeutic insights to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and your emotional world. The Daily Shift At…
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Daily Shift 158: You're allowed to be okay again
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Daily Shift 157: Moving forward is not the same as moving on
One of the biggest fears people have in grief is that healing means forgetting. That if you start to feel better, it means the person or the relationship or…
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Daily Shift 156: Grief and guilt are not the same thing
TITLE Daily Shift 156: Grief and guilt are not the same thing Grief and guilt often show up together — and for a lot of people they become so tangled it's hard…
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Daily Shift 155: You're allowed to grieve the life you thought you'd have
There's a particular kind of grief that almost nobody talks about — the grief of a life that never happened. The marriage you thought you'd have by now. The…
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Daily Shift 154: When there was no goodbye
Some of the hardest grief to carry is the kind that came without warning. No chance to say what needed to be said. No closure. No final conversation. Just here…
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Daily Shift 153: Grieving someone who is still alive
One of the most confusing and isolating forms of grief is grieving someone who hasn't died. A parent who was never really present. A friendship that slowly…
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EP 540 The Exhausting Truth About Being the Most Aware Person in the Room
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Daily Shift 152: The stages of grief were never meant to be a checklist
Most people have heard of the five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. And most people think they're supposed to move through…
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Daily Shift 151: You don't have to be strong right now
When loss hits, one of the first things people say is "stay strong." And most of us comply — because we were taught that strength means not falling apart. But…
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Daily Shift 150: Grief lives in your body, not just your mind
We tend to think of grief as something that happens in our heads — the thoughts, the memories, the sadness. But grief is just as much a body experience as it…
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Daily Shift 149: Grief isn't only about death
When most people hear the word grief, they think about losing someone to death. But grief shows up in so many other places — the end of a relationship, a…
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Daily Shift 148: You're allowed to want a different pace
Not everyone has to live at full speed. But somewhere along the way, wanting a slower, calmer life got labeled as laziness — or worse, as not being ambitious…
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Daily Shift 147: Recovery from burnout is not a weekend
Two days off won't undo months of depletion. Real recovery from burnout is slower, quieter, and more intentional than a quick reset. In today's episode…
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Daily Shift 146: You can't pour from a regulated nervous system you don't have
Daily Shift 147: You can't pour from a regulated nervous system you don't have Everyone's heard "you can't pour from an empty cup." But what happens when the…
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Daily Shift 145: Doing less is not the same as giving up
Somewhere along the way, most of us learned that slowing down means you're not serious. That doing less means you don't care enough. In today's episode…
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Daily Shift 144: Your body gave you signs — you just kept overriding them
Your body has been trying to talk to you. The tension in your shoulders. The foggy mind. The short fuse. The exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix. In today's…
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Daily Shift 143: You didn't get here overnight
Burnout doesn't happen in a day. It's the result of a hundred small moments where you pushed through, ignored the signs, and kept going because that's what you…
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Daily Shift 142: Burnout doesn't always look like falling apart
Burnout doesn't always announce itself. Sometimes it looks like staying busy, going numb, or just feeling nothing while you keep showing up. In today's…
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EP 539 Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults: What You Need to Know | Dr. Avishek Kumar
Colon cancer is no longer just a concern for older adults. More and more younger people are being diagnosed — often at later stages. In this episode, I sit…
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Daily Shift 141: When Your Boundary Keeps Getting Crossed
In today's Daily Shift, we explore what to do when a boundary keeps getting crossed — and why repeating yourself isn't the answer. A boundary isn't just what…
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Daily Shift 140: This Is What You've Been Building
In today's Daily Shift, we close out the Relationship Shift Series by reflecting on what you've actually been building. Healthy relationships don't require…
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Daily Shift 139: This Is What Secure Feels Like
In today's Daily Shift, we explore what secure connection actually feels like — and why it can feel unfamiliar even when it's exactly what we've been looking…
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Daily Shift 138: Alone Isn't the Same as Lonely
In today's Daily Shift, we explore the difference between loneliness and being alone — and why learning to be with yourself changes everything. Loneliness…
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Daily Shift 137: Why You Keep Attracting the Same People
In today's Daily Shift, we explore why we keep attracting the same relationship dynamics — and what's really driving it. It's not about being broken or bad at…
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Daily Shift 136: You Don't Have to Flee or Fight
In today's Daily Shift, we explore conflict — and why most of us either shut down or escalate when things get hard. Real repair isn't about winning or…
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Daily Shift 135: When You Start to Outgrow Old Patterns
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about what happens when you start to outgrow old relationship patterns — and why it can feel disorienting even when it's…
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Daily Shift 134: You're Allowed to Have Boundaries
In today's Daily Shift, we explore why setting boundaries can feel so loaded — and how to start shifting that. Boundaries aren't about pushing people away…
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Daily Shift 133: Why Receiving Feels So Hard
In today's Daily Shift, we explore why receiving can feel uncomfortable—and what that discomfort is really protecting you from. Healthy relationships require…
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Daily Shift 132: Overgiving Isn't Love—It's a Pattern
In today's Daily Shift, we explore overgiving in relationships. What looks like love can sometimes be a pattern rooted in fear of disconnection. Healthy…
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Daily Shift 131: You're Not Asking for Too Much**
In today's Daily Shift, we begin the Relationship Shift Series by exploring the belief that your needs are "too much." Often, it's not that your needs are too…
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Daily Shift 130: What Regulation Actually Looks Like
In today's Daily Shift, we close out the Regulation Shift Series by reflecting on what regulation really looks like. It's not about staying calm all the…
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Daily Shift 129: You're Doing Better Than You Think
In today's Daily Shift, we reflect on progress. Growth doesn't always feel big or obvious. It often shows up in small shifts—more awareness, more intention…
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Daily Shift 128: This Is What It Looks Like in Real Life
In today's Daily Shift, we explore what regulation looks like in real life. It's not about staying calm all the time—it's about making small, intentional…
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EP 538 Sibling Sexual Abuse: The Conversation We Still Aren't Having
In this episode, we're having a conversation that many people avoid—but one that needs to be talked about more openly. Sibling sexual abuse is often…
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Daily Shift 127: You Can Reset—Even After You React
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about resetting after a reaction. You don't have to get it right every time. Regulation includes recognizing your reaction…
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Daily Shift 126: Pause Before You Respond
In today's Daily Shift, we focus on the power of the pause. When you're triggered, your reaction is automatic. Creating even a small pause allows your body to…
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Daily Shift 125: Come Back to Your Body
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Daily Shift 124: Start With Your Breath, Not Your Thoughts
In today's Daily Shift, we focus on one simple tool: your breath. When you're overwhelmed, your body responds before your thoughts. Slowing your breath is one…
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Daily Shift 123: This Is What Dysregulation Actually Looks Like
In today's Daily Shift, we explore what dysregulation actually looks like. It doesn't always show up as overwhelm—it can look like overthinking, irritability…
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Daily Shift 122: Your Body Is Reacting Before You Can Think
In today's Daily Shift, we explore why your body reacts before your mind. Your nervous system responds instantly to what feels unsafe, which is why reactions…
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Daily Shift 121: You're Not Overreacting—Your Body Is Overwhelmed
In today's Daily Shift, we begin the Regulation Shift Series by exploring overwhelm. You're not overreacting—your nervous system is responding. Learning to…
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Daily Shift 120: Look at How You're Showing Up Differently
In today's Daily Shift, we close out this series by reflecting on growth. Real change often shows up in small, subtle ways—how you respond, how you think, and…
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Daily Shift 119: It Won't Always Feel This Hard
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about why growth can feel hard—and why that's part of the process. Change takes effort at first, especially when you're…
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Daily Shift 118: You're Allowed to Choose Differently Now
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about what it means to choose differently. Growth isn't about waiting until it feels easy—it's about making intentional…
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Daily Shift 117: Setting Boundaries Doesn't Make You a Bad Person | Here's Why
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about the guilt that can come with setting boundaries. Guilt doesn't always mean you're doing something wrong—it can mean…
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Daily Shift 116: You Don't Trust Yourself Yet (And That's Okay)
In today's Daily Shift, we explore why self-trust can feel difficult. Self-trust isn't something you magically have—it's something you build through…
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Daily Shift 115: Using Your Voice Feels Uncomfortable (Because It's New)
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about why using your voice can feel uncomfortable. For many, staying quiet was a way to stay safe. Speaking up can feel…
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Daily Shift 114: The Cost of Being "Easy"
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EP 537 How to Stay Grounded in a World That Feels Out of Control w/ David Swanson
In today's episode, David Swanson and I are talking about what it means to stay grounded, emotionally regulated, and morally clear in a time that feels…
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Daily Shift 113: When Growth Meets Protection
In today's Daily Shift, we explore the tension between growth and protection. Feeling stuck isn't always about motivation—it's often about parts of you that…
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Daily Shift 112 — You Can Move Forward Without Having It All Figured Out
You don't need to have everything figured out to move forward. So many of us stay stuck waiting for clarity… waiting to feel certain… waiting until we feel…
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Daily Shift 111 You Don't Have to Rush Your Life
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores the pressure many people feel to rush their growth, decisions, and progress. But clarity and healing don't…
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Daily Shift 110 Self-Trust Is the Foundation of Peace
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how true peace is not created by external circumstances, but by the relationship we build with ourselves…
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Daily Shift 109 — Trusting Yourself Changes Your Relationships
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how self-trust naturally shifts the way we show up in our relationships. As we begin to honor our…
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Daily Shift 108 Not Everyone Will Agree With Your Growth
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how personal growth can shift dynamics in relationships. As you begin to trust yourself more, not everyone…
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Daily Shift 107 — Second-Guessing Yourself Is a Learned Habit
Second-Guessing Yourself Is a Learned Habit In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how second-guessing is often a learned pattern developed from…
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Daily Shift 106 — Your Past Doesn't Disqualify Your Judgment
Your Past Doesn't Disqualify Your Judgment In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how past mistakes can sometimes lead people to doubt their own…
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Daily shift 105 You Don't Need Consensus to Trust Yourself
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how constantly seeking others' opinions can weaken our ability to trust our own judgment. While guidance…
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Daily Shift 104 — Over-Explaining Is Often a Sign of Self-Doubt
Over-Explaining Is Often a Sign of Self-Doubt In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores why many people feel the need to over-explain their…
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Daily Shift 103 Self-Trust Is Built Through Small Decisions
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how self-trust develops over time through small, everyday decisions. Listening to your instincts, honoring…