Candid Counselors
Two National School Counselors of the Year (Brian Coleman #SCOY19 and Olivia Carter #SCOY21) talk fun, failure, and finding your way as a school counselor. Come for the learning and stay for the laughs! New content will drop every two weeks or so on Sunday mornings. Let us know what you think! Like and subscribe! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21
Episodes
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Candid Counselors Ep. 67: Getting Crafty
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Gem art, rock painting, and holiday decorations galore! On this episode of the #CandidCounselors, we are talking all things C-R-A-F-T-S!!! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a little craft-curious, there's a tidbit or two for you! Take a listen and craft away! #SchoolCounselorLife #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SCOY19 #SCOY21
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Candid Counselors Ep. 66: Time Management
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
As a school counselor, your time is precious... and sometimes difficult to manage! On this episode, we discuss tips and strategies to overcome demands and constraints on your time so that you can show up for yourself and your school community consistently! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Candid Counselors Ep. 65: Setting Boundaries
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Do you find yourself with too much to do as a school counselor and too little time? Do you ever feel like you're overextending yourself professionally? Yeah, so do we! On this episode, we discuss the important of boundary-setting, steps we've been taking to create more balance, and our tips on creating more professional balance! Take a listen! #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #Podcast
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Candid Counselors Ep. 64: BOY Counseling Program Planning
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
The 2025-26 school year is JUST around the corner!!! So, in this episode, we discuss are tips and strategies for setting your counseling program up for success! Take a listen and let us know what you find most helpful! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Come ye saints and come ye sinners! On this episode, we're keeping it kinda cute and mostly candid on the glorious chaos that was the SLOMW Season 2 Reunion. Oh, what a journey it was! #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SLOMW
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Candid Counselors Episode 62: Getting Candid on Spirituality
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
On this episode, we discuss our spiritual and religious identities and how they've impacted our journeys as school counselors. Take a listen! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselors #SchoolCounselingLife
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Candid Counselors Ep. 61: Work Besties
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Do you ever feel isolated at work? Do you wish that you had deeper relationships with your colleagues? You're in luck! In the episode, we discuss key components of a strong work "bestie" and strategies to cultivate your own. We even dive into what makes our interstate counseling bestie bond work and how we deepened relationships with colleagues at our schools! Take a listen and let us know what resonates with you! #CandidCounselors #WorkBesties #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLIfe #SCOY19 #SCOY21
Sunday May 25, 2025
Candid Counselors Ep. 60: S.W.O.T. Analysis
Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
As the school year draws to a close, it is already time to plan for next year! In this episode, we discuss the "Strength Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats" (S.W.O.T.) analysis model. We've both used it to help us reflect on our counseling programs and strategize for the future. Take a listen and let us know if and/or how the S.W.O.T. model has been helpful for you! #Podcast #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife
Sunday May 11, 2025
Candid Counselors Ep. 59: Public Speaking
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
Public speaking is an important skill for every school counselor to have in their toolbox, but it can be difficult to cultivate. In this episode, we discuss various strategies that have helped us speak with confidence and clarity in front of our school communities! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselorLife #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselor
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Candid Counselors Ep.58: Lessons Learned from RuPaul's Drag Race
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
If you didn't know, we are HUGE fans of the competition reality tv show "RuPaul's Drag Race" (RPDR) - so much that we've dedicated an episode to it! You don't have to know the show to listen along as we discuss some of our favorite lessons from RPDR and how we apply them to our counseling work and every day lives! Shantay, you stay! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife



