9. Why are we so disconnected from nature Part 2, with Dr. Lena Dicken

12. 12 Episodes In: Everything We've Covered, Why It Matters, and What's Coming Next

In this special recap episode, Brittany celebrates hitting a major podcast milestone and takes listeners back through every episode from the B.Real archive — episodes 1 through 11. From her raw personal story to burnout, grief, mindset, nature healing, and female friendships, Brittany reflects on the themes, guests, and conversations that have resonated most with her audience. She also opens the floor to listener feedback and teases what's coming next. 5 Key Takeaways: • (7:11) — Brittany's childhood and personal history shaped her into the coach and voice she is today, and she's genuinely grateful for all of it. • (7:10) — Burnout is real and rampant, especially in women — 80% of autoimmune disease sufferers are women, often linked to self-silencing and over-caretaking. • (8:53) — The stories we tell ourselves have the power to either fuel forward progress or completely halt it. • (13:42) — Grief looks different for everyone, and there's no timeline — Brittany didn't feel "okay or normal" until years after losing her sister. • (15:55) — Nature, communication, and authentic friendships are underrated pillars of mental and emotional health. Standout Quote: "I do feel like this podcast can get in the ears of so many different people at once, and that just really excites me — and that's my purpose." — Brittany Bijan Connect with B: Instagram: @brittanybijan [https://www.instagram.com/brittanybijan/]

11. Female Friendships, Motherhood, and Rewriting the Music Industry with Tamar Kaprelian Part 2

In this episode of the B.Real Podcast, Brittany sits down for a deep, honest conversation about authenticity, friendship, motherhood, and creative expression. They explore how writing and music helped heal a fragmented friend group, the many forms of “mothering” beyond parenting, and the story behind two powerful songs: “The Only” and “Mirror, Mirror.” The discussion dives into self-reflection, emotional responsibility, and how artists can use storytelling and social media to build real, transparent connections with their audience. 5 Key Takeaways * [0:00:00] – Authentic, direct communication—paired with vulnerability—can be the catalyst for healing fractured friendships and bringing people back together. * [0:03:04] – “The Only” is part of a series of songs released on personally significant dates, exploring nontraditional forms of mothering and emotional labor. * [0:05:52] – Motherhood is a multifaceted lens that can guide decisions in parenting, business, relationships, and self-care. * [0:11:11] – “Mirror, Mirror” challenges listeners to face their own patterns and “deal with their shit” instead of projecting pain onto others. * [0:14:00] – In a world of AI and curation, artists deepen connection by openly sharing the real stories, emotions, and context behind their work. “We all have our shit, we all have to deal with it… you got to deal with your fucking shit. You cannot, or you don’t—and you’re miserable.” – Tamar Connect with Tamar: Instagram: @tamarkaprelian [https://www.instagram.com/tamarkaprelian] Connect with B: Instagram: @brittanybijan [https://www.instagram.com/brittanybijan/]

10. Female Friendships, Motherhood, and Rewriting the Music Industry with Tamar Kaprelian

In this episode, Brittany sits down with songwriter, artist, and music entrepreneur Tamar to explore how creativity can heal fractured friendships, how motherhood reshapes identity, and what it means to build a female-led, creator-first music company. Tamar shares her journey from full-time artist to founder, the therapeutic power of writing a song for her son, and a candid, vulnerable look at the complexity of female friendships, boundaries, and communication. 5 Key Takeaways * (0:04:13) – Tamar explains why he built a creator-led music company to solve industry problems from an artist’s perspective. * (0:07:30) – He shares how founding a business temporarily pulled him from her own artistry but ultimately created a better system for her creative life. * (0:09:45) – Tamar describes writing and releasing a song for her son as a healing way to process the realities of first-time motherhood. * (0:12:34) – Collaborating on that song with two close friends becomes the unexpected bridge that repairs a fragmented female friendship circle. * (0:18:49) – Brittany and Tamar unpack how poor communication and unspoken conflicts often end friendships, and why clear, adult conversations are crucial. “I definitely didn't expect for that to be the thing that brought us as a friend group again, because we were definitely a bit fragmented, and this was the process that brought it all back together.” – Tamar Connect with Tamar: Instagram: @tamarkaprelian [https://www.instagram.com/tamarkaprelian] Connect with B: Instagram: @brittanybijan [https://www.instagram.com/brittanybijan/]

9. Why are we so disconnected from nature Part 2, with Dr. Lena Dicken

In this episode of the B.Real Podcast, host Brittany Bijan sits down with psychologist and self-described “outdoor mom” Dr. Lena Dicken to explore how therapy gave her the “language” of emotion, why honest conversations deepen relationships, and how simple nature-based rituals can calm our nervous systems. They talk about raising kids to love the outdoors, navigating friendships with real honesty instead of avoidance, and what it means to “do the work” emotionally as adults. 5 Key Takeaways • (0:00:00) - Emotional language is a learned skill, like a new language, and it deepens relationships when practiced regularly. • (0:01:29) - Simple practices like leaving your phone at home, eating outside, and opening windows can create daily moments of calm and connection. • (0:02:33) - Modeling an outdoor lifestyle—beach days, hikes, and star-watching—helps kids associate nature with feeling calm and connected. • (0:07:33) - The “OV method” centers on slowing down, being present, reaching for optimism, and having hard emotional conversations instead of avoiding them. • (0:09:47) - Many adults never learned healthy communication growing up, but we’re still responsible for doing the work and choosing honest conversations in our relationships. “You have to learn how to articulate your feelings, how to listen to somebody else's feelings, and it is a skill… it’s like a muscle. The more you do it, the stronger it gets, and the more you are open to having those conversations, the deeper your relationships.” – Dr. Lena Dicken  Guest & Resources * Guest: Dr. Lena Dicken – Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Founder, The Outdoor Psychologist * Learn more: outdoorpsychologist.com [https://www.outdoorpsychologist.com/] Connect with B: Instagram: @brittanybijan [https://www.instagram.com/brittanybijan/] Join the B. Real Community : https://brittanybijan.myflodesk.com/brealcommunity [https://brittanybijan.myflodesk.com/brealcommunity] Know more about 40Fit blueprint:  https://stan.store/BBijan?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

8. Why are we so disconnected from nature Part 1 with Dr. Lena Dicken

In this episode of the B.Real Podcast, host Brittany Bijan sits down with Dr. Lena Dicken, a licensed clinical psychologist and creator of The Outdoor Psychologist, to explore how nature, awe, and intentional daily practices can transform mental health. Dr. Dicken shares her journey from surf therapy and addiction treatment work in Los Angeles to developing the OP Method, a nature-based framework rooted in mindfulness, awe, gratitude, and neuroplasticity. Together, they discuss why modern life disconnects us from the natural world, how simple sensory practices outdoors can regulate the nervous system, and why regularly “zooming out” into awe helps us remember we’re part of something much bigger than our everyday stress. 5 Key Takeaways • [0:00:00] – Modern life has layered over our innate connection to nature, leaving many people who feel disconnected more likely to harm the planet. • [0:01:50] – Dr. Lena’s path from clinical practice to The Outdoor Psychologist is rooted in research on nature’s benefits and years of surf therapy with people in recovery. • [0:04:37] – Surf therapy emerged organically when an addiction center asked Dr. Lena to build a program, leading to her manualized “Saltwater Sessions” focused on resilience and confidence. • [0:11:02] – The OP Method blends mindfulness, awe-based practices, gratitude, and neuroplasticity education to help people repeatedly choose habits that reshape their brains and lives. • [0:13:16] – Daily, distraction-free time outdoors—tuning into temperature, breeze, smells, and colors—can reduce anxiety and depression and support sleep, immunity, and brain function. “It’s like almost anything that ails you, being outside will help with it.” – Dr. Lena Dicken  Join the B. Real Community : https://brittanybijan.myflodesk.com/brealcommunity Guest & Resources * Guest: Dr. Lena Dicken – Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Founder, The Outdoor Psychologist * Learn more: outdoorpsychologist.com [https://www.outdoorpsychologist.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoutdoorpsychologist?utm_source=qr * Substack: https://substack.com/@theoutdoorpsychologist?r=5xcnw3&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur Connect with B: Instagram: @brittanybijan [https://www.instagram.com/brittanybijan/]