Steve Braun Coaching & Counselling

04/17/2026

I’m done living in the rearview mirror.

The standard advice for marketing addiction services is to keep digging up your "rock bottom" story so people can relate.

I’ve shared that story for two decades.
I’m over it.

I’ve been sober for 18 years and working in the industry for 13.

I’m not a newbie. I’ve survived all the changes , the plateaus and the transformations.

I don’t want to sell you on my struggle...
I’d rather sell you on my reliability.

I’ve helped hundreds of people build lives they don’t feel the need to escape from.

I do it with blunt honesty and actionable steps.

I’m too old for the drama, and I’ve been doing this too long to waste your time or mine with theories that do nothing.

I have a toolkit that works. I’m good at what I do.

If you’re ready to actually change your relationship with drugs or alcohol... let's connect.

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04/14/2026

We spend so much time over-complicating our problems that we forget how to actually move.

​Getting out here is a reminder that you don’t need a 50-page manual to change your life.

You just need to clear the noise, find your rhythm, and take the next step.

​In my practice, we don't just talk about the hike—we find the path.

If you’re feeling stuck in the static, let’s get you back to the basics.

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04/10/2026

Being nice to buy affection isn't kindness, it's a transaction the other person never agreed to.

When you do favours expecting a specific reward, you’re setting yourself up for resentment.

Stop trading favors for validation.

State your needs directly, drop the hidden expectations, and start being real instead of perfect.

Are you giving to give, or giving to get?

If you're tired of being Mr. Nice Guy... Let's connect!

Steve Braun Coaching & Counselling
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04/09/2026

It's camping season!

04/06/2026

03/21/2026

POV- No shows? No problem!

At Cedar & Soak it's easy to make the best of it.

03/19/2026

In my sessions, words like addict or alcoholic are out.

These labels carry decades of stigma and preconceived ideas that often prevent people from even reaching out for help.

For many, these labels become a self-fulfilling prophecy. People start using that identity as a reason to stay stuck.

If you believe you're broken by definition, it’s easy to skip the hard work of change.

👉 You aren't your struggle. You’re the person moving past it.

Comparison is the second trap...

You're either 'not bad enough' to change or 'too broken' to try.

Either way, you're avoiding the work.

👉 If you’ve spent even a second wondering if you might have a problem, you already have your answer.

That’s your signal to stop digging and start reaching out.

📌 I help high-performers reclaim the edge they’re losing to booze and drugs.

Quit, cut back, or just curious—let’s figure it out.

www.stevebraun.org

03/18/2026

Episode 3 out now!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lIYuSzblj2zGaKzle7BGE?si=UU4xooUxRmOvgXImvNwr7Q&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A3TXXQWITRKrFb83Cp2cEXT

Check it out on your way home from work!

These episodes are only 15 minutes long. If you have a chance I'd love it if you gave it a listen.

If you liked it, the best compliment I can receive is by you sharing it with others you also might enjoy it.

Thanks for your support, hope you enjoy!

03/15/2026

You don't need a green juice, a sound bath immersion, or a 'new vibration.'

👉 You need to stop lying about that 'one drink' you promised yourself on Friday.

You know exactly where it leads, and you choose to go there anyway.

Recovery isn't a spa day.

It’s a controlled demolition of the version of you that keeps ruining your life.

I’m a Recovery Coach for high-functioning individuals who haven't lost everything yet.

Don't mistake your survival for success.

I deal in hard truths and exit strategies. If you’re tired of the circus, let’s connect!

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03/14/2026

The sun is out, snow is melting, birds are back... It’s time to get out from behind the desk!

There is something powerful about Walk & Talk Therapy.

When we stop sitting eye-to-eye and start moving side-by-side, the dynamic changes.

It’s not just a stroll, it’s a massive tool for breaking through mental ruts.

Why it works:

👉 Bypasses the Hot Seat Feeling: Moving forward physically often helps us move forward mentally. It takes the pressure off and lets the conversation flow more naturally.

👉 Bi-Lateral Stimulation: Walking engages both sides of the brain, which is a game changer for processing tough emotions or solving unsolvable problems.

👉The Nature Factor: Fresh air and Vitamin D aren't just perks, they lower cortisol levels and help regulate the nervous system.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, maybe the answer isn't sitting in another chair. Maybe it’s hitting the trail.

Ready to trade the fluorescent lights for some fresh air? The season is officially open...let’s get moving!

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02/27/2026

If 'thinking about it' actually worked, you'd be a millionaire with six-pack abs by now. Clearly, it doesn't.

The therapy industry specializes in processing. I specialize in progress. There’s a massive difference.

📌 I’m a Counsellor who takes a Coach-Approach, but if you’re looking for someone to sit back and nod while you spend six months 'exploring your feelings' around why you’re stuck... I’m probably not your guy.

🔸I’m here to help you build a ladder, not help you pick out curtains for the hole you’re in.

I use humor, I use bluntness, and I call out the BS.

Why?

👉 Because your brain is a liar.
It needs a pattern interrupt, not a pillow.

👉 Because life is too short to be miserable.
Why are people waiting for permission to change?

👉 Because you're tougher than you think.
You don't need to be handled with white gloves.
You need a strategy that works when life gets messy.

I’m here to help you stop the apology tour and start the recovery tour.

It’ll be direct.
It might be a bit uncomfortable
But we’ll also laugh at the absurdity of it all along the way.

🔹I won’t validate your excuses. I’ll validate your potential, but your reasons for staying stuck aren't doing you any favors.

🔹I won’t pretend it’s easy. Recovery is a battle. I’ll give you the tools, but you gotta swing the hammer.

🔹I won’t waste your time. We’re doing Brief therapy. If we can get you sorted in six sessions instead of sixty, we both win.

🔹I won’t use Therapist-Speak. No ‘harmonizing your inner child’ here, unless it’s to tell you that kid needs to grow up.

🔹I won’t give up on the plan. Life happens, but we stay focused. We don't get distracted by the noise.

❗️If you’re ready to stop trying and start doing—let’s talk!

www.stevebraun.org

02/22/2026

Why I start with the "Gear Check"

In my practice, I often talk about the connection between our physical environment and our internal state.

When life feels chaotic or overwhelming, trying to "fix" your entire mindset can feel impossible.

That’s where The Drop comes in.

By spending just 5 minutes organizing one small thing—a fly box, a glove compartment, or a desk drawer—you aren't just moving objects.

You are reclaiming a sense of control. You’re proving to yourself that even in a chaotic world, you have the power to create immediate, tangible change.

The Ripple: Physical order creates the mental "quiet" needed for deeper work.

Action leads to impact.

What’s one small "gear check" you can do today?