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Tess Brigham Explore. Define. Become… the Person You Want to Be Are you trying to figure out who you are? Do you feel frustrated with your choices and behaviors?

Are you depressed or anxious about the path you are taking? Did you think that adulthood meant that:
• You would automatically have all the answers?
• You would immediately know who you are and who you want to be?
• Your relationships with your parents, friends and significant others would deepen and become more meaningful without any effort? No matter how prepared you think you are for entering adulthood, the reality of the transition can be challenging. Many choices that were influenced by your parents are now yours alone to make. My approach is to help you with a combination of life-planning skills and in-depth therapy. I don’t believe that therapy needs to last forever. I find that a short-term, strengths based approach yields wonderful results for many of my clients as they navigate their way through work and relationships. Contact me for a consultation to help you through this challenging but exciting time of personal growth and discovery.

07/23/2026

There is a part of your brain the size of a pea that controls almost everything you do or don’t do. And almost no one has ever heard of it.

It’s called the habenula, and in this week’s episode of The Gen Mess with Tess, my guest Dr. Kyra Bobinet (Kyra Bobinet, MD MPH) shares what most of us don’t know about it. And it’s fascinating!

The habenula is the prediction machine that decides whether to keep you motivated or shut you down completely. When it turns on, motivation disappears, negative self-talk floods in, and you cannot figure out why you cannot do the thing you know you need to do.

If you haven’t listened to a full episode in awhile, this is not one to miss. Click the link in bio to listen to Episode 70 now.

06/29/2026

Today is my birthday 🎂and I’m offering you a gift.

Today through July 3rd, my book True You: A Step-by-Step Guide to Conquering Your Quarter-Life Crisis is FREE to download on Amazon.

If you or someone you love is feeling stuck, burned out, or like you’re living someone else’s life, this book can help.

And if it helps? All I want for my birthday is your honest review. 🥳

03/29/2026

More leaders are considering leaving leadership entirely.
Not because they don’t care, but because the pressure is catching up.
In this clip from The Gen Mess with Tess podcast, Amy Leneker (.leneker) explains why leadership burnout is becoming harder to ignore.

What are you seeing where you work? 👀

Comment below, and listen to the full episode now.

03/25/2026

I talk a lot about burnout on The Gen Mess with Tess, but this week’s conversation goes deeper.

This week I talk with author and recovering burnout, Amy Leneker (.leneker) about why so many high achievers burn out even after changing jobs, why workplace stress keeps repeating, and what leaders still misunderstand about joy at work.

Her research shows something important: people do not just want less stress; they need meaning, mattering, and momentum to do their best work.

🎧 Episode 53 is live now. I’d love to hear your comments.

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If you’re an employer struggling to attract and retain young talent, then maybe it’s time to take a step back and challe...
04/23/2024

If you’re an employer struggling to attract and retain young talent, then maybe it’s time to take a step back and challenge your beliefs. Here are four ways to shift your mindset while interviewing Gen-Z candidates so you can set your organization up for success.

✅ Check out my latest in at the link in my bio!

Is it time to quit your job? Here’s how to make career decisions that leave you feeling clear and confident in what you ...
03/26/2024

Is it time to quit your job? Here’s how to make career decisions that leave you feeling clear and confident in what you want moving forward.

✅ Check out my latest in - link in my bio!

I had a blast over at the talking about Millennials turning 40 (yes, it’s happening) and what it means for them. ➡️ Che...
02/27/2024

I had a blast over at the talking about Millennials turning 40 (yes, it’s happening) and what it means for them.

➡️ Check out the podcast episode at the link in my bio.

“While job promotions are generally seen as net positives in a career, offering more prestigious titles and bigger paych...
02/01/2024

“While job promotions are generally seen as net positives in a career, offering more prestigious titles and bigger paychecks to deserving employees, they can also have serious downsides. In many cases, turning down a promotion — as discomforting as that thought may be — can be a smart move.”

Proud to be featured in this fantastic article by Rachel Simon via .

➡️ Read the article at the link in my bio!

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