Empowered Serenity Podcast: Conversations About Midlife Mental Health & Relationships
Welcome to The Empowered Serenity Podcast, hosted by Brent Peak, LPC, owner of North Valley Therapy in Phoenix, Arizona. This show delivers practical, compassionate guidance on mental health and relationships tailored for midlife parents and other busy people. If you are looking for ways to set healthy boundaries, reclaim your self-worth, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships, you’re in the right place. This podcast will provide you with actionable strategies and profound insights to help you cultivate inner peace and live a more empowered, balanced life. If you want to learn how to manage stress, communicate effectively, and heal from emotional wounds, this is the podcast for you. This show will provide answers to questions like: How can I set and maintain healthy boundaries? How do I reclaim my self-worth after experiencing emotional trauma? How can I improve communication in my relationships? How do I make sure my difficult childhood doesn't affect my parenting and other relationships I care about? What are the best ways to manage stress and achieve life balance? How can I support my mental health while balancing responsibilities in my family, job, and community? How do I cultivate inner peace and mindfulness in my daily life? How can I build healthier, more fulfilling relationships?
Episodes
If you feel like you’re always giving but not getting what you need in your marriage, this episode is for you. Brent Peak, licensed therapist and founder of North Valley Therapy, breaks down 3 hidden habits that quietly sabotage connection—and how to change them so you can finally feel seen, supported, and valued in your relationship.
📺 Watch now at https://youtu.be/VvcRmS7dOvQ
📞 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation at northvall...
If your time, energy, and attention feel like they belong to everyone but you, this episode is for you. Brent shares 10 simple boundary actions that take less than a minute to implement—but each one can save you 10 minutes (or more) of stress, interruption, and burnout. These aren’t just productivity hacks—they’re nervous system resets.
🎧 Listen now at www.empoweredserenity.net
📺 Watch now on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCmd7KTLjr...
In this quick update, I share an exciting new resource I’ve created for listeners while I get back on track with new episodes in 2025. Empowered Serenity Sessions is a collection of guided mindfulness tracks designed to help you find calm, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with your inner strength. I can’t wait for you to check it out! You can listen now at the link below, or search for it on your favorite podcast platform.
Episode 009: Three Topics Smart Parents Don't Discuss in Front of Their Children
Discover the three crucial topics parents should avoid discussing in front of their kids to protect their emotional well-being and foster a secure environment. In this podcast episode, We delve into the impact of marital conflicts, financial problems, and sensitive health issues on children. Learn practical strategies I recommend to shield your kids fro...
Episode 008: Three Things You're Doing to Try to Fix Your Relationship That Aren't Working (and How to Change Them)
Welcome to the Empowered Serenity Podcast! In today’s episode, Brent Peak discusses three common but counterproductive strategies people use to try to fix their relationships. Often, these actions come from a place of love and desperation, but they can have hidden costs that undermine the connection we're trying to pro...
Episode 007: The Most Important Boundary You've Never Heard Of
Join Brent Peak in this episode of the Empowered Serenity Podcast as he introduces the most important boundary you've never heard of. Brent delves into the critical difference between external and internal boundaries, providing practical strategies for strengthening psychological boundaries. Through relatable scenarios and actionable tips, Brent emphasizes the importance...
In this episode, we dive into three common statements that parents often make with the best of intentions, believing they are encouraging and supportive. However, these statements can actually have unintended negative effects on a child's emotional development. We'll explore why these statements sound positive, the hidden harms they may cause, and how children might interpret them. Most importantly, we'll discuss healthier alternat...
Today we're exploring one of the most critical aspects of any relationship: communication. More specifically, we'll focus on the concept of relational listening and how it can transform your interactions and help heal troubled relationships.
Episode Highlights:
What is Relational Listening?
- Understanding relational listening as a connection-focused approach.
- Why the only agenda should be the connection itself.
- The importance of feel...
Episode Title: Serenity in Seven: A Calming Mindfulness Routine
Description: Join Brent Peak, LPC in this special bonus episode as he shares a powerful mindfulness exercise, "Serenity in Seven," designed by Dr. Jerry Lerner. This exercise, composed of seven one-minute steps, aims to quickly induce relaxation and enhance your mood. Follow along as Brent guides you through each step, and don't forget to download your own MP3 copy from...
In this episode of the Empowered Serenity Podcast, host Brent Peak, Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapeutic Coach, dives into a controversial yet important trauma topic. This episode explores the lasting impact of fear-based parenting and its connection to core wounds that many of us carry into adulthood. Brent shares personal reflections and insights from his professional experience, highlighting how seemingly humorous or ...
A "quick-take" episode on what it means to be relational instead of managerial with your partner.
Are you managing your partner instead of truly connecting with them? Discover the difference between being relational and being managerial in your relationships. Embrace vulnerability, authenticity, and safety to foster deeper, more meaningful connections.
Join host Brent Peak, LPC, on the Empowered Serenity Podcast for practical strateg...
A "quick-take" episode on the significance of setting boundaries without pointing fingers.
Join host Brent Peak, LPC, on the Empowered Serenity Podcast for practical strategies and heartfelt insights to help you cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and build stronger relationships. Subscribe now and start your journey towards a more empowered, balanced life.
Learn more about Brent and his services at www.brentpeak.com.
Disclaimer: Th...
Join host Brent Peak, LPC, on the Empowered Serenity Podcast for practical strategies and heartfelt insights to help you cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and build stronger relationships. Subscribe now and start your journey towards a more empowered, balanced life.
Learn more about Brent and his services at www.brentpeak.com.
Disclaimer: The Empowered Serenity Podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and is n...
Popular Podcasts
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S. centering Latino stories, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa Every week, the Peabody winning team brings you revealing, in-depth stories about what’s in the hearts and minds of Latinos and their impact on the world. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus