
Brianna Wiest
Brianna is the bestselling author of the books 101 Essays The Will Change The Way You Think, The Mountain Is You, Salt Water, Ceremony, When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal, and more. Her books have sold over 1 million copies worldwide, regularly appear on global bestseller lists, and are currently being translated into 20+ languages. Discover your inner potential with Brianna Wiest's transformative podcast, where she shares powerful insights on emotional intelligence, mental health, and personal growth.
Latest episodes

Nov 21, 2023 • 4min
What You Are Asking Life To Give You Is What Life Is Waiting For You To Give It
Brianna Wiest discusses stepping out of our comfort zones to enhance connections and find inspiration. Learn how to practice who you want to be and seek your best outcomes.

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Oct 24, 2023 • 14min
The Things You Struggle With Most Are The Ones You Are Here To Master
Explore the importance of embracing change and breaking free from limitations in this episode. Learn about transforming impediments into opportunities, breaking down walls of fear, embracing pain as a catalyst for growth, and the power of routines and overcoming challenges.

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Oct 1, 2023 • 12min
When Your Heart Is Breaking And It Feels Like It Will Never Heal, Listen To This
Exploring the transformative power of heartbreak, self-reflection, and personal growth. Delving into embracing pain, failure, and solitude for genuine connections and inner development. Highlighting the importance of self-care, emotional communication, and authentic relationships

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Sep 11, 2023 • 20min
Listen To This Every Day If You Want To Change Your Life
Explore the process and significance of personal transformation. Embrace growth and let go of the past. Be present and make small changes. Surround yourself with supportive people and fuel your inner vision.

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Jul 1, 2023 • 25min
7 Questions To Ask Yourself When You Don't Know What You Want
What is one small, inconsequential thing you know is an absolute yes? This is the first question Brianna Wiest suggests we ask ourselves when we are unsure about our future or next step. Wiest discusses how to discover the difference between your true desires and societal expectations, overcome limiting beliefs, and stay motivated on your journey towards fulfillment.
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Jun 5, 2023 • 21min
Let The Heart Tell You What, And The Mind Tell You How
Brianna Wiest explores the powerful synergy between heart wisdom and mind clarity. She unfolds the enigma of heart-based truths and illustrates how these insights can lead us towards dreams yet unimagined. Brianna introduces the concept of "inspirational inklings" and discusses their crucial role in our journey towards realizing our dreams. She articulates the idea of a "conscious shift," demonstrating how aligning our mind with our dreams can catalyze their manifestation. Drawing upon profound wisdom and real-life stories, Brianna provides practical strategies to tap into our subconscious knowledge and trust our hearts, even in the face of doubts.
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Follow Brianna:
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May 24, 2023 • 20min
Self-Confidence Is Not Found, It’s Built
Brianna Wiest discusses the construction of self-confidence in the latest episode of her podcast, "Self-Confidence Is Not Found, It's Built." Wiest puts the spotlight on the essential role of action in overcoming fear and self-doubt. Instead of waiting for perfect moments or external validation, she highlights the importance of taking small, consistent steps towards our goals. Through her insightful conversation, Wiest guides listeners on how to be architects of their self-belief and to build a resilient mindset.
Read books by Brianna Wiest: https://thoughtcatalog.com/brianna-wiest/
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Apr 26, 2023 • 43min
7 Ways You’re "Upper Limiting" Your Own Life
Brianna Wiest discusses the concept of "joy extinguishers" and how they limit our ability to experience positivity and growth in our lives. She introduces the idea of an "upper limit," which is the amount of positive feeling we are comfortable with having in our lives, and explains how becoming aware of and expanding our upper limit is crucial for personal development and creating the life we want. Through her insights and references to Gay Hendrix's book, "The Big Leap," Brianna provides practical ways to recognize and overcome the unconscious patterns that hold us back from reaching our full potential.
Read books by Brianna Wiest: https://thoughtcatalog.com/brianna-wiest/
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Follow Brianna:
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