{"podcast":{"title":"Counselor Chat Podcast","slug":"counselor-chat-podcast-6074475","podcast_index_feed_id":6074475,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/counselor-chat-podcast/","website_url":"https://counselingessentials.org/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/56743580-caed-4507-bc51-0f3f16cfd731/CM-Podcast-Covers-1.png","author":"Carol Miller, School Counselor","episode_count":179,"summary":"Counselor Chat is a podcast for School Counselors. If you're looking for inspiration, collaboration, easy to implement strategies and a bit of joy, you'll want to listen along with your host, Carol Miller from Counseling Essentials. Share in some real talk and get tips, tricks and learn about tools of the trade with Carol and listen in as she interviews other school counselors who are experts in the field as they share their advice and enjoy a few laughs.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T20:20:00.906791+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475"},"episode":{"title":"171.  Making Waves That Matter: Small Actions, Big Impact","slug":"171-making-waves-that-matter-small-actions-big-impact","published_at":"2026-07-15T09:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475/171-making-waves-that-matter-small-actions-big-impact","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475","url":"https://counselingessentials.org/captivate-podcast/171-making-waves-that-matter-small-actions-big-impact","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5d02ecd0-a42f-4422-b42e-a7d12737542d.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Counselor Chat , I’m sharing a reminder that school counselors create impact in ways that are not always immediate, visible, or easy to measure. From a quick student check-in to a meaningful conversation with a teacher, small actions can create ripple effects that travel farther than we may ever realize. You do not have to make a huge splash to make a difference. In this episode, we talk about: Why small, consistent actions matter The ripple effects counselors create every day Why impact is not always measured by data alone How students may carry our encouragement longer than we know Why continued learning helps us make stronger waves Takeaway: You are already making waves. Every conversation, check-in, lesson, and moment of encouragement can matter more than you realize. Come Join us at the Summer Counselor Conference . Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast Join Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months! Connect with Carol: TpT Store Counseling Essentials Website Instagram Facebook Elementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook Group Caught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook Group High School Counselor Connection Facebook Group","meta_description":"In this episode of Counselor Chat , I’m sharing a reminder that school counselors create impact in ways that are not always immediate, visible, or easy to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1303,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475/episodes/171-making-waves-that-matter-small-actions-big-impact/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475/171-making-waves-that-matter-small-actions-big-impact.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}