The Choosing Change Podcast

Choosing Change Counseling
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Hey there, beautiful soul! Welcome to Choosing Change with Miriah Rutledge! I'm your host—licensed marriage and family therapist, wellness enthusiast, and founder of Choosing Change Counseling in Wayne, PA. If you're craving a life that feels more intentional, more aligned, and just more you… you're in the right place. Each week, we'll dive into real, no-cap conversations with experts across the wellness world—from finances to fitness, mental health to mindfulness, relationships to career fulfillment. We'll mix a little playfulness with a lot of heart, and sprinkle in some vulnerability too—because growth doesn't have to be boring. So grab your favorite cozy drink, settle in, and let's choose change together. Important Notice: Please Read If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, feeling unsafe, or needs emergency support, call 9-1-1 or visit the nearest emergency room without delay. For those experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Remember, there is always someone ready to listen and help you through this difficult time. Additionally, this channel is for educational purposes only. It is not a replacement for counseling or therapy, as the channel does not address nor take into account the nuances of each individual's experience.

Episodes

  1. When Life Transitions Coincide with the Holidays

    18H AGO

    When Life Transitions Coincide with the Holidays

    Miriah sits down with Abby Ponticello Payne, MFT for a conversation about navigating life transitions that coincide with the holiday season. Abby and Miriah discuss the expectations and pressure that often surround the holidays and explore emotions that can arise when a change in the family system impacts ingrained family traditions. This episode dives deep into how the word "should" can come into play around both the holidays and big life milestones, and how it can be helpful to throw away the "shoulds" and focus instead on meeting yourself where you are.

    28 min
  2. From Survivor to Advocate: An Interview with Miriah Rutledge

    OCT 28

    From Survivor to Advocate: An Interview with Miriah Rutledge

    The first episode of the Choosing Change Podcast features our practice founder, Miriah Rutledge, LMFT, as she opens up about her extensive work as a domestic violence advocate and therapist who specializes in working with survivors. Miriah gets vulnerable about her own experience as a survivor of domestic violence, discusses her journey to specializing professionally in this focus area, and shares her invaluable insights and expertise. If you are a fellow survivor, therapist, advocate, friend or family member of a survivor, or simply an ally, this episode is for you.

    44 min
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Hey there, beautiful soul! Welcome to Choosing Change with Miriah Rutledge! I'm your host—licensed marriage and family therapist, wellness enthusiast, and founder of Choosing Change Counseling in Wayne, PA. If you're craving a life that feels more intentional, more aligned, and just more you… you're in the right place. Each week, we'll dive into real, no-cap conversations with experts across the wellness world—from finances to fitness, mental health to mindfulness, relationships to career fulfillment. We'll mix a little playfulness with a lot of heart, and sprinkle in some vulnerability too—because growth doesn't have to be boring. So grab your favorite cozy drink, settle in, and let's choose change together. Important Notice: Please Read If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, feeling unsafe, or needs emergency support, call 9-1-1 or visit the nearest emergency room without delay. For those experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Remember, there is always someone ready to listen and help you through this difficult time. Additionally, this channel is for educational purposes only. It is not a replacement for counseling or therapy, as the channel does not address nor take into account the nuances of each individual's experience.

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