Meaning To Live Counseling

03/17/2026

Once we acknowledge the behavior, say we’re sorry, and commit to doing better… the street is cleaned.

No endless groveling.
No emotional debt.
Just accountability.

I wrote a short article breaking down what a real apology actually is - and one simple mistake that quietly destroys most apologies.

You can read the article below 👇
https://www.meaningtolive.com/post/has-the-word-sorry-lost-its-meaning

And if you want the full discussion, it's the Jed Said Therapy Video #138 on YouTube.

Awareness up.

— Jed Thorpe, CMHC
Meaning To Live Counseling

“Sorry.”It’s one of the most commonly used words in modern conversation. Someone bumps into us in the grocery store - sorry. Someone passes the salt - sorry. Someone holds the door - sorry. At some point, the word started drifting into territory where it doesn’t belong. It’s almost like so...

03/13/2026

I had the chance to share a bit of my story with Voyage Utah this week.

From growing up in Southern Utah… to career pivots… to building Meaning To Live Counseling and the Jed Said Therapy channel.

The core idea hasn’t changed: You’re probably more resilient than you think.

And special thanks to Voyage Utah taking the time to feature my health clinic and here's the link if you’d like to read the interview:

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jed Thorpe. Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?I’m kinda weird about the whole “what’s your story” angle because I think everyone has a fo...

03/12/2026

What works best - Professional credibility that’s bought, or credibility that’s earned over time?

After 7 years of posting mental health content online (over 1,000 YouTube and tiktok videos combined and thousands of original therapy memes via Instagram and Facebook), I’ve noticed something interesting.

There’s an entire ecosystem built around selling professional credibility!

Paid awards.
Promoted posts.
Boosted content.
Paid magazine covers.
Paid “top professional” lists.
Even $80/month visibility tiers on LinkedIn.

This would be a great data study for someone in informatics but alas, I'm only a therapist.

That said, I'll post a short blog about it later today here 👉 www meaningtolive.com but in the meantime - would love to hear what you think -

Cheers,
Jed

03/11/2026

Big news for the Meaning To Live Counseling community!

I’m pleased to share that Meaning To Live Counseling is now in-network with UnitedHealthcare / United Behavioral Health.

This means many individuals and families with UnitedHealthcare behavioral health coverage may now be able to use their insurance benefits when scheduling counseling services.

My practice focuses on helping people navigate:
• Relationship challenges
• Divorce and major life transitions
• Stress, anxiety, and personal growth
• Communication and emotional clarity

If you or someone you know has UnitedHealthcare behavioral health benefits, this may make counseling more accessible.

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Individual therapy for adults focused on clarity, growth, and meaningful change. Meaning To Live Counseling offers a thoughtful, evidence-based approach with emphasis on trauma therapy.

03/10/2026

New on the blog: “Pity is Powerful” — an unexpected look at how pity and power intersect, and what that means for getting what you want. Short, thought-provoking, and full of insight. Read now: https://www.meaningtolive.com/post/pity-is-powerful

Pity is Powerful It’s an odd concept. And it’s also true.At first glance, the idea that pity is powerful feels backwards. “Pity is bad, Jed. Power is good.” Or maybe: “Pity is something you don’t want. Power is something you do want.” The two words don’t seem like they belong togethe...

03/08/2026

Sometimes the story we tell ourselves matters more than the event itself.

What do you think?

03/07/2026

Be the hummingbird.

03/05/2026

Do you really want my job?

In reality, therapists are just people who have spent thousands of hours watching humans accidentally sabotage themselves.

It's not long before you start noticing the patterns and then you'll start accurately predicting behaviors which is kinda like magic so yes, you probably want my job 😁.

03/05/2026

Thanks again to the team at Rookery Studio for the hospitality.

03/04/2026

The other day, I referred someone to start couples counseling (I couldn't because we'd already established rapport). Much to my dismay the other counselor advised my client that he could no longer see his therapist because she didn't want her therapy undermined.

Mental note.