The View From The Firepit
Where Real Conversations Happen
Think of this as therapy without the office, real talk on love, conflict, trauma, ADHD, and the stories we
carry, `told in a way that actually makes sense outside the therapy room.`
Where Real Conversations Happen
Think of this as therapy without the office, real talk on love, conflict, trauma, ADHD, and the stories we
carry, `told in a way that actually makes sense outside the therapy room.`
By: Lesley Evans RPN, CT
October 2026
Curious about hypnotherapy but not quite sure what it can actually help with?
From racing thoughts and anxiety to fears, sleepless nights, self-doubt, and patterns you can't seem to break, Lesley explores how hypnotherapy may help you understand your responses and discover new ways of moving forward.
Sometimes, you understand exactly why you do what you do, but that doesn't mean it's easy to change. And sometimes, you simply know you don't feel quite like yourself anymore.
You don't need to have all the answers or know exactly what you want to work on before you begin. You just need to be open to the possibility that things could feel different.
Stay informed with the latest insights, tips, and updates from our team.
Ever wondered what hypnotherapy can actually help with? From racing thoughts and anxiety to old patterns, confidence, fears, and those 2 a.m. conversations with your own brain, Lesley explores how hypnotherapy may help you find a different way forward. And the best part? You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin.
It takes years to build a relationship, but sometimes only a minute of anger to leave a lasting mark. Colin reflects on emotional flooding, the power of taking a time out, and why protecting your relationship matters more than winning the argument.
We're all a little irritating & that's not necessarily a bad thing. Colin explores the strengths, struggles, humour and misunderstandings that can happen when neurodivergent and neurotypical brains try to share the same Wi-Fi.
High functioning burnout can look like success. Learn the signs of burnout, chronic stress and emotional exhaustion—and when it may be time to seek counselling.
Vacations are supposed to bring couples closer, but sometimes they bring out the Four Horsemen instead. From travel stress and decision fatigue to mismatched expectations, this blog explores why conflict can heat up when you're away together and offers practical ways to keep your relationship on the same team.
Most couples don't wait until things are bad to service their vehicle, but many wait years before working on their relationship. In this straight-talking blog, Colin explores why couples delay getting help, how disconnection slowly becomes normal, and why building connection during life's storms matters more than waiting for calmer waters. If your relationship is currently being held together by coffee, Wi-Fi, and mutual exhaustion, this one's for you.
Worried about saying the wrong thing when supporting someone in the 2SLGBTQ+ community? You're not alone. Many people avoid important conversations because they are afraid of making mistakes. In this blog, Colin explores why our brains are wired to fear social missteps, why perfection isn't required to be a good ally & how curiousity, forgiveness & a willingness to leard can create genuine connection. After all, being an ally isn't about getting everything right, it's about staying in the conversation.
Most relationships don’t fall apart overnight. More often, couples slowly adapt to tension, distance, and disconnection until it starts to feel normal. Colin talks about why we get used to unhealthy relationship patterns, how emotional “habituation” works, and why healthy relationships are built on repair, not perfection.
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