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Blunt, Gritty and Sometimes Witty
Insights from a lifespan therapist
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The Spark Before the Fire: Signs You’re Outgrowing Who You Used to Be
Feeling restless, stuck, or like everything’s burning down around you? You might be in the messy middle of growth—what I like to call an AFGO (Another F***ing Growth Opportunity). This post explores how to spot the early sparks of transformation, why they show up when life already feels overwhelming, and how to trust the fire without losing yourself in it.

Nicki Venable, LPC
2 days ago3 min read


Why I Burned Down My Old Brand (and Rose Again as Unbound Phoenix Therapy)
TL;DR Because growth sometimes means burning down the comfortable and starting fresh with something more aligned, more honest, and way more me. The Spark When I first built my practice, I did what most of us do: I tried to make it look “professional.” That meant soft colors, polished language, and a website that whispered, I promise I’m safe and serious enough to be your therapist. And for a while, it worked. But something inside me—some small, unrelenting ember—kept flickeri

Nicki Venable, LPC
Nov 32 min read
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