Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

G-Rex and Dirty Skittles, Bleav

"Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads" is a podcast born from G-Rex’s personal mental health journey, beginning with a life-changing breakdown in 2022. Supported by her wife, the 988 helpline, and her faith, G-Rex found a path to healing and vowed to normalize conversations around mental health. Co-hosted with her best friend, Dirty Skittles, the podcast dives into life’s mental health struggles, relationships, and personal growth, creating a safe space for open, honest dialogue. With practical insights and real talk, the show offers listeners a supportive community, reminding everyone it’s okay not to be okay and to reach out for help.

  • 41 minutes 17 seconds
    Barb Nangle (Part 1): Codependency, Trauma, and Why Boundaries Change Everything

    What if the reason you struggle with boundaries isn’t weakness—but survival?

    In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with boundaries coach Barb Nangle to talk about codependency, trauma, and the moment that forced Barb to completely rethink how she related to herself and everyone around her.

    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 4 million downloads and counting.

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    “Boundaries are the antidote to codependency.” — Barb Nangle

    Episode Description

    Many people believe boundaries are simply about saying no. But according to boundaries coach Barb Nangle, that’s only a small part of the story.

    In this powerful first half of a two-part conversation, Barb joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to unpack the deeper roots of codependency, trauma, and people-pleasing, and how those patterns shape our relationships long before we recognize them.

    Barb shares the life-changing moment that sent her into recovery: inviting a homeless man into her home in an attempt to help him, only to realize she had completely lost herself trying to rescue someone else.

    That experience led her into 12-step recovery programs, including Al-Anon, Codependents Anonymous, and Adult Children of Alcoholics, where she began to understand how childhood trauma and emotional abandonment had shaped her behavior.

    Through recovery, Barb discovered something profound: boundaries don’t just protect relationships—they create internal safety, allowing us to show up in the world without constantly abandoning ourselves.

    This episode is an honest and deeply relatable conversation about healing, awareness, and what it really takes to break free from lifelong patterns.

    Keywords: Barb Nangle, codependency recovery, boundaries, trauma healing, people pleasing, emotional safety, adult children of alcoholics, therapy, relationship boundaries, self-awareness, mental health recovery, trauma patterns, emotional healing

    Meet Our Guest — Barb Nangle

    Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach, speaker, author, and podcaster who helps professional women stop saying yes when they mean no and build emotionally healthy relationships.

    After nearly 40 years of therapy and personal development, Barb entered 12-step recovery at age 52, where she discovered that codependency and childhood trauma had shaped her life far more deeply than she realized. Through recovery, she developed the boundary-building framework that now forms the foundation of her coaching and teaching.

    Today, Barb helps women create internal safety, healthier relationships, and stronger personal boundaries through coaching, speaking, and her podcast, Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery.

    Connect with Barb:

    Website: https://higherpowercc.com/
    Podcast: https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbnangle/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@higherpowercoaching

    Key Takeaways

    • Codependency often develops from childhood trauma and emotional abandonment.
    • Boundaries are about understanding what is and isn’t okay for you.
    • Many people confuse helping others with rescuing them.
    • Recovery begins when you stop focusing on fixing others and start caring for yourself.
    • Emotional safety is the foundation of healthy relationships.
     

    Actionable Items

    • Pay attention to moments when you say yes but feel resistance internally.
    • Ask yourself regularly: “Is this my responsibility or someone else’s?”
    • Start identifying what feels emotionally safe and unsafe in your relationships.
     

    References Mentioned

    Al-Anon
    Codependents Anonymous (CoDA)
    Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)
    Overeaters Anonymous (OA)

    Important Chapters

    • 00:00 – Welcome and why boundaries matter
    • 06:00 – Barb’s work and how she teaches boundaries
    • 13:00 – The story of Dan and the turning point in Barb’s life
    • 22:00 – Discovering Al-Anon and codependency
    • 31:00 – Understanding childhood trauma and emotional abandonment
    • 40:00 – How recovery began transforming Barb’s life

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    #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #Podmatch #CodependencyRecovery #HealthyBoundaries #TraumaHealing #PeoplePleasing #EmotionalSafety #AdultChildrenOfAlcoholics #RecoveryJourney #SelfAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #HealingWork

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    10 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 48 minutes 30 seconds
    Jack Bohannan Explains Attachment Theory and How Childhood Shapes Adult Relationships

    Why do some people crave closeness while others pull away the moment things get too real? In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Jack Bohannan to unpack attachment theory, childhood emotional conditioning, and the patterns that quietly shape our adult relationships. The conversation gets real about anxious love, avoidant partners, and how healing attachment wounds can change the way we connect.

    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 3.5 million downloads and counting — continues its mission to spark unfiltered conversations about the human mind.

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    “If we weren’t truly seen as kids, we spend adulthood trying to find someone who will finally see us.” — Jack Bohannan

    Episode Description

    Why do we keep repeating the same relationship patterns—even when we swear we won’t? According to attachment theory, the answer often begins in childhood.

    In this episode, Jack Bohannan joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to break down the psychology of attachment styles and how early relationships with caregivers shape how we connect with others as adults. From secure attachment to anxious, avoidant, and disorganized patterns, Jack explains how these emotional blueprints develop and why they often show up in our romantic relationships.

    The trio explores the familiar push-and-pull dynamic many couples experience—where one partner seeks closeness while the other pulls away. Jack shares how these patterns are often rooted in childhood experiences where emotional needs were either met, ignored, or inconsistently supported. The result? Adults who may struggle with intimacy, emotional vulnerability, or trust.

    But this episode isn’t about blame—it’s about awareness and healing. Jack discusses how attachment styles exist on a spectrum and how people can develop earned secure attachment through therapy, self-reflection, and healthier relationships.

    Along the way, the conversation dives into modern relationship dynamics, the impact of social isolation and digital culture, and why community connection matters more than we realize. Jack also shares personal insights into his journey through relationships, coaching, and the work it takes to truly understand himself.

    If you’ve ever wondered why relationships can feel like an emotional dance—or why you keep attracting the same type of partner—this episode offers powerful insight into the psychology of connection.

    Keywords: Jack Bohannan, attachment theory, attachment styles, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, secure attachment, disorganized attachment, relationships, emotional intimacy, childhood trauma, therapy, mental health, relationship psychology, emotional healing

    Meet Our Guest — Jack Bohannan

    Jack Bohannan is a somatic coach and relationship educator who helps people understand how attachment patterns shape emotional connection and intimacy. Through coaching and personal development work, Jack guides clients toward healthier relationships by addressing the deeper emotional roots behind their behaviors.

    Website:
    https://polarityunscripted.com

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/polarityunscripted

    Key Takeaways

    • Attachment styles are often shaped by early childhood experiences with caregivers.
    • Many relationship conflicts stem from the anxious–avoidant dynamic, in which one partner pursues, and the other withdraws.
    • Avoidant behavior is often misunderstood—it can stem from unmet emotional needs early in life.
    • Healing attachment patterns is possible through self-awareness, therapy, and healthy relationships.
    • Community and connection outside of romantic partnerships are essential for emotional health.

    Actionable Items

    • Reflect on your own attachment style and how it may influence your relationships.
    • Practice expressing your emotional needs clearly rather than assuming your partner understands them.
    • Build supportive community connections outside your romantic relationship.

    Important Chapters

    • 00:01:30 – What Attachment Theory Really Means
      Jack explains the basics of attachment styles and how they shape adult relationships.
    • 00:10:00 – Avoidant vs. Anxious Relationships
      The push-and-pull dynamic is experienced by many couples.
    • 00:16:00 – How Childhood Experiences Shape Emotional Connection
      Why unmet emotional needs can show up later in adult relationships.
    • 00:23:00 – COVID, Isolation, and Relationship Pressure
      How modern life can intensify attachment dynamics.
    • 00:31:30 – Advice Jack Would Give His Younger Self
      The importance of being truly seen and emotionally understood.
    • 00:38:00 – Learning Self-Worth from Within
      Jack shares his personal journey of healing and self-discovery.

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    #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #Podmatch #AttachmentTheory #AttachmentStyles #RelationshipPsychology #EmotionalHealing #SecureAttachment #AvoidantAttachment #AnxiousAttachment #HealthyRelationships #ChildhoodTraumaHealing #EmotionalWellbeing #RelationshipGrowth

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    If You Need Support, Reach Out

    If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.

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    5 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 41 minutes 18 seconds
    Olaolu Ogunyemi: How to Raise Confident, Emotionally Resilient Children in Today’s World

    What does it take to raise confident, emotionally resilient kids in a world that feels louder, harsher, and more disconnected than ever? In this powerful episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Marine Officer, leadership mentor, and children’s author Olaolu Ogunyemi to talk about insecurity, identity, discipline, and why leadership always starts at home.

    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 4.5 million downloads and counting — continues its mission to normalize unfiltered conversations about mental health, trauma, and emotional survival.

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    “You’re good enough as you are.” — Olaolu Ogunyemi

    Episode Description

    Before he became a Marine Officer, leadership mentor, and award-winning children’s author, Olaolu Ogunyemi was a kid who didn’t feel like he fit in. Growing up as the son of Nigerian immigrants in Louisiana, struggling with insecurity about his name, his appearance, and his identity, Olaolu found himself acting out just to belong.

    In this honest and heartfelt conversation, he shares how rebellion turned into resilience — and how those early struggles shaped his mission to help parents raise confident, emotionally strong children.

    G-Rex and Dirty Skittles dig into the real stuff: why discipline isn’t about punishment, how insecurity shows up in kids (and adults), the pressure boys feel to hide pain, and why connection at home is the foundation for leadership everywhere else. Olaolu opens up about fatherhood, military life, his son’s health challenges, and the hard lesson of learning you can’t control everything.

    This episode is for the parents who want to do better than what they were taught. For the dads who want to lead with empathy. For the moms raising boys to be emotionally aware men. And for anyone who needed to hear, at 12 years old, “You’re already enough.”

    Because raising resilient kids doesn’t start with control.
    It starts with connection.

    Keywords: Olaolu Ogunyemi, emotionally resilient children, confident kids, parenting tips, mental health, fatherhood, emotional intelligence, discipline vs punishment, leadership at home, raising boys, identity development, self-worth, resilience, family connection, positive parenting

    Meet Our Guest — Olaolu Ogunyemi

    Olaolu Ogunyemi is a Marine Officer, leadership mentor, parenting advocate, and award-winning children’s book author. As the founder of Parent-Child-Connect and author of Crow From the Shadow, Billy Dipper’s Time to Shine, and Horace the Horsefly, he equips parents with practical tools to build connection, confidence, and character in their children. His upcoming book, Lead Last, continues his mission to develop service-driven leaders at home and beyond.

    Website: https://parent-child-connect.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olaolu.ogunyemi
    X: https://x.com/Olaolu_Ogunyemi
    Pinterest: https://pin.it/3heBVMv
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@olaoluogunyemi?si=zL0_VWAq81g2B5hK
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olaolu.ogunyemi/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olaolu-ogunyemi-465ba453

    Key Takeaways

    • Discipline should build connection, not fear.
    • Insecurity in kids often shows up as rebellion.
    • Boys need emotional permission, not just toughness.
    • You can’t control everything — and trying to will exhaust you.
    • Leadership begins in the home, long before it shows up in the workplace.

    Actionable Items

    • Tell your child one thing you genuinely admire about who they are — not what they achieve.
    • Replace “Why did you do that?” with “Help me understand what was going on for you.”
    • Schedule 15 minutes this week to enter your child’s world — their game, their hobby, their music. No correcting. Just connecting.

    References Mentioned

    Parent-Child-Connect: https://parent-child-connect.com/

    Important Chapters

    • 00:01:00 – Who is Olaolu Ogunyemi? From insecurity to impact
    • 00:12:00 – Why fitting in nearly derailed his future
    • 00:20:00 – The real meaning of discipline
    • 00:30:00 – Military systems vs emotional intelligence
    • 00:35:00 – Parenting through health scares and letting go of control
    • 00:45:00 – Advice to his 12-year-old self

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    3 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 53 minutes 50 seconds
    Yvonne Trost on Healing Your Inner Child and Escaping the Success Trap

    What if the anxiety, control, and burnout you’re battling aren’t flaws — but outdated survival strategies from childhood? In this powerful episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Yvonne Trost to unpack subconscious programming, inner child healing, and what it really takes to escape the success trap and finally feel emotionally free.

    About the Show + Vote

    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 2 million downloads and counting — continues its mission to normalize unfiltered conversations about mental health, trauma, and emotional survival.

    We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us written or voice feedback here: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a

    Help Us Bring This Award Home We’re incredibly honored to share that Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads has been shortlisted for the Podcast Awards – Best Mental Health Podcast.

    If this show has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or helped you understand your mental health a little better, we’d be grateful for your vote. Voting is quick and easy:

    You do not need to sign up for Patreon Once you hit submit, your vote is sent

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    Winners will be announced on February 28th, 2026. Thank you for being part of this community and helping us break stigma one conversation at a time.

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    “You have a mind, but you are not your mind — and you don’t have to let it slap you around anymore.” — Yvonne Trost

    Episode Description

    For 25 years, Yvonne Trost thrived in high-pressure corporate leadership roles. On paper, she had the success. The title. The image. The achievement. But underneath it all? She was running on empty.

    In this raw and honest conversation, Yvonne shares how her divorce became the wake-up call that forced her to confront the subconscious beliefs driving her perfectionism, control, and constant need to prove her worth. What she discovered changed everything: most of the “shit that goes on in our heads” was programmed before we were 10.

    Together, we talk about subconscious reprogramming, hypnotherapy, inner child healing, fear of failure, fear of success, and how anxiety often shows up as protection — not weakness. Yvonne introduces her three-step framework: Realize, Recode, Rewrite — a process designed to help high achievers stop operating from outdated survival scripts and start living from intention and emotional freedom.

    If you’ve ever felt trapped in the success trap — chasing achievement while secretly feeling unfulfilled — this episode is your permission slip to upgrade your internal operating system.

    Because real success isn’t about the title. It’s about how free you feel inside.

    Keywords: Yvonne Trost, inner child healing, subconscious reprogramming, hypnotherapy, anxiety recovery, emotional freedom, burnout recovery, perfectionism, fear of success, fear of failure, corporate burnout, mindset transformation, nervous system regulation, self-worth, high achievers

    Meet Our Guest — Yvonne Trost

    Yvonne Trost is a Mindset Transformation Expert, speaker, and co-founder of LimitlessYou, a transformational coaching company helping high-achieving professionals break free from subconscious limitations. With 25 years of experience in corporate leadership and business transformation, Yvonne now guides entrepreneurs and leaders through neuroscience-backed subconscious reprogramming, hypnosis, and coaching to create lives rooted in confidence, peace, and authenticity.

    Website: https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/why-us/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlocklimitlessyou/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unlocklimitlessyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnlockLimitlessYou

    Key Takeaways

    • Most anxiety and control patterns are subconscious survival strategies formed before age 10.
    • You are not your thoughts — you can retrain your mind.
    • Depression and burnout are often protective responses, not personal failures.
    • Compassion + curiosity are more powerful than judgment.
    • Real freedom starts with healing your inner child.

    Actionable Items

    • Try mirror work: Tell your younger self what you’re proud of, what you’re releasing, and what you’re committing to.
    • Notice when fear, doubt, judgment, or self-pity show up — pause and ask what your body is trying to protect you from.
    • Shift from “Why is this happening to me?” to “How is this happening for me?”

    References Mentioned

    Unlock Limitless You: https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/why-us/ Self-Love Quiz: https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/

    Important Chapters

    • 00:02:30 – The “Door to Anywhere” metaphor and breaking small-town limitations
    • 00:07:00 – Why control is your subconscious mind trying to protect you
    • 00:18:30 – Fear of success vs. fear of failure
    • 00:24:00 – The Unfabulous Four: fear, judgment, doubt, and self-pity
    • 00:34:00 – E = MC² redefined: Mindful thinking, compassion, and curiosity
    • 00:44:00 – Mirror work and reconnecting with your inner child
    • 00:48:50 – Favorite word: Breathe. Least favorite word: Fair.

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    26 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 51 minutes 58 seconds
    Scott Harris on Addiction Recovery, ADHD, and Why Buying a Home Is a Mental Health Journey

    What if buying a house wasn’t just a transaction—but a transformation? In this powerful episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Scott Harris to talk about addiction recovery, ADHD, emotional growth, and why finding a home is deeply tied to our mental health.

     

    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 2 million downloads and counting — continues its mission to normalize unfiltered conversations about mental health, trauma, and emotional survival.

    We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us written or voice feedback here: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a

     

    Help Us Bring This Award Home

    We’re incredibly honored to share that Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads has been shortlisted for the Podcast Awards – Best Mental Health Podcast.

    If this show has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or helped you understand your mental health a little better, we’d be grateful for your vote.

    Voting is quick and easy:

    • You do not need to sign up for Patreon
    • Once you hit submit, your vote is sent

    Vote here: https://shorturl.at/mpReA

    Winners will be announced on February 28th, 2026. Thank you for being part of this community and helping us break stigma one conversation at a time.

     

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    “You don’t have to do this alone. The moment you stop trying to be the hero is the moment everything changes.” — Scott Harris

    Episode Description

    When Scott Harris woke up on May 19, 2019, after drinking too much tequila, he made a decision that would change everything: he was done. Not because he hit rock bottom—but because he was tired of the anxiety, the noise in his head, and the feeling that he wasn’t living up to his potential.

    In this honest and unexpectedly emotional conversation, Scott joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about addiction recovery, ADHD, leadership, and the surprising mental health journey behind buying a home. As a top New York City real estate broker and author of The Pursuit of Home, Scott explains why purchasing a house is rarely “just a deal.” It’s a transition—one that tests relationships, communication styles, identity, and self-trust.

    Scott shares how alcohol once helped him self-medicate his ADHD and social anxiety, and how sobriety opened the door to clarity, vulnerability, and writing his bestselling book. Together, the trio unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of house hunting, why communication can make or break both marriages and real estate deals, and how the right support system changes everything.

    This episode is about more than property. It’s about healing, connection, courage, and learning that you don’t have to go through life—or recovery—alone.

    Keywords: Scott Harris, addiction recovery, ADHD, sobriety journey, mental health podcast, buying a home, emotional intelligence, anxiety recovery, leadership vulnerability, personal growth, real estate psychology, The Pursuit of Home, communication in relationships, life transitions

    Meet Our Guest — Scott Harris

    Scott Harris is a nationally bestselling author and top New York City real estate broker who has sold nearly $2 billion in residential property. Founder of MAGNETIC and creator of The Magnetic Method, Scott empowers clients to align their real estate decisions with their personal growth. His book, The Pursuit of Home: A Real Estate Guide to Achieving the American Dream, blends practical strategy with emotional insight.

    Connect with Scott:

    Key Takeaways

    • Sobriety can unlock clarity, leadership, and untapped potential.
    • ADHD isn’t a flaw—it’s energy that needs direction and awareness.
    • Buying a home is a psychological and emotional transition, not just paperwork.
    • Communication styles matter—especially between partners during big life decisions.
    • The right support system can steady you during life’s most stressful moments.
    • You don’t have to be the hero. Connection heals.
     

    Actionable Items

    • Before making a major life decision, ask: Who’s in my support circle—and are they truly supportive?
    • If you’re house hunting, clarify your communication style and share it with your partner and agent.
    • If alcohol or another habit is quieting anxiety temporarily, explore what it might be covering—and consider reaching out for support.
     

    References Mentioned

    Important Chapters

    • 00:02:00 – Scott’s sobriety wake-up call
    • 00:07:00 – ADHD, self-medication, and anxiety
    • 00:15:00 – Writing The Pursuit of Home at 5 AM
    • 00:22:00 – Why buying a home is emotionally intense
    • 00:30:00 – Communication styles and relationship stress
    • 00:40:00 – The house that contributed to a divorce
    • 00:44:00 – Why you shouldn’t go through big transitions alone

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    #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #Podmatch #AddictionRecovery #ADHDAwareness #SobrietyJourney #AnxietyRecovery #EmotionalWellness #HomeBuyingJourney #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #LifeTransitions #CommunicationSkills #RecoveryIsPossible #RealEstateLife #HealingThroughConnection #ThePursuitOfHome

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    24 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 52 minutes 53 seconds
    Greg & Michael on Parenting, Anxiety & Breaking Generational Trauma

    In Part 2 of this powerful two-part conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles continue their deep dive with Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan of Embodied Recovery — and this one hits straight at the heart of parenting, anxiety, emotional regulation, and breaking generational trauma cycles.

    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 2 million downloads and counting — continues its mission to normalize unfiltered conversations about mental health, trauma, and emotional survival.

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    Help Us Bring This Award Home

    We’re incredibly honored to share that Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads has been shortlisted for the Podcast Awards – Best Mental Health Podcast.

    If this show has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or helped you understand your mental health a little better, we’d be grateful for your vote.

    Voting is quick and easy:

    • You do not need to sign up for Patreon
    • Once you hit submit, your vote is sent
    Vote here: https://shorturl.at/mpReA

    Winners will be announced on February 28th, 2026. Thank you for being part of this community and helping us break stigma one conversation at a time.

     

    “It’s okay to be who you are.” — Michael Nolan

    Episode Description

    if Episode 1 was about personal recovery, Episode 2 is about what happens when that recovery starts shaping the next generation.

    Greg and Michael open up about parenting through the lens of emotional awareness, breaking generational trauma, and refusing to pass down unprocessed wounds. They talk honestly about anxiety, codependency, setting boundaries, and how to validate your child’s emotions without minimizing them — even when it feels uncomfortable.

    The conversation moves into leadership, accountability, and the hard truth that good intentions don’t always land the way we hope. From inner child healing to conscious parenting and staying “unhooked” from others’ reactions, this episode is about doing the inner work so your kids don’t have to undo it later.

    If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I parent differently than I was parented?” — this episode is your starting point.

    Keywords: Greg Vorst, Michael Nolan, Embodied Recovery, parenting and mental health, generational trauma, anxiety management, codependency recovery, conscious parenting, emotional regulation, inner child healing, addiction recovery podcast, trauma-informed parenting, boundaries in families, mental health leadership

    Meet Our Guests — Greg Vorst & Michael Nolan

    Greg Vorst, LMFT is Co-Founder and CEO of Embodied Recovery in Los Gatos, California. Drawing from psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems, humanistic psychology, and Korean Taoist breathwork (SunDo), Greg helps clients transform addiction and trauma into embodied living and spiritual growth. His personal healing journey began after a failed surgery left him in prolonged suffering, ultimately guiding him into therapy, inner child work, and decades of spiritual practice.

    Website: https://www.embodiedrecovery.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedrecoverycenters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embodiedrecoverycenters YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@embodiedrecoverycenters

    Michael Nolan, CADC-II, ICADC is Co-Founder and COO of Embodied Recovery. Sober since August 8, 2007, Michael’s recovery began in Alcoholics Anonymous and evolved into a life of service. Through years of addiction counseling and deep personal work, he now supports clients in integrating accountability, humility, and embodied peace into their recovery journey.

    Key Takeaways

    • You cannot break generational trauma without doing your own inner work.
    • Emotional literacy must be modeled before it can be taught.
    • Boundaries are not rejection — they are protection.
    • Children need validation before correction.
    • Staying “unhooked” keeps you from projecting your past onto the present.
    • Recovery shapes families, not just individuals.

    Actionable Items

    • When your child (or partner) expresses a big emotion, validate it before solving it.
    • Notice where your reactions may be tied to your childhood experiences.
    • Practice one clear boundary this week without apologizing for having it.

    References Mentioned

    Embodied Recovery — https://www.embodiedrecovery.com/ Melos Center (Nonprofit Partner) — https://meloscenter.org Alcoholics Anonymous — https://www.aa.org/ NAMI — https://www.nami.org/ SAMHSA — https://www.samhsa.gov/

    Important Chapters

    • 00:01:00 – Daily anxiety tools and grounding practices
    • 00:10:00 – Inner child work and expressive healing
    • 00:20:00 – Parenting differently than you were parented
    • 00:32:00 – Breaking generational trauma cycles
    • 00:40:00 – Leadership, accountability, and staying unhooked
    • 00:50:00 – Words matter: favorite and least favorite words

    Closing CTA

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    #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #Podmatch #ParentingAndMentalHealth #GenerationalTrauma #ConsciousParenting #InnerChildHealing #CodependencyRecovery #AnxietyManagement #EmotionalRegulation #AddictionRecovery #BoundariesMatter #TraumaHealing #HealingGenerations #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthLeadership

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    19 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 39 minutes 47 seconds
    Greg & Michael on Embodied Recovery: Healing Addiction, Trauma & the Inner Child

    When recovery becomes more than just staying sober — when it becomes embodied, lived, and deeply felt — everything changes. In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan to unpack addiction, inner child healing, breathwork, and what real transformation actually looks like.

    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 2 million downloads and counting — continues its mission to normalize unfiltered conversations about mental health, trauma, and emotional survival.

    We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us written or voice feedback here: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a

     

    Help Us Bring This Award Home

    We’re incredibly honored to share that Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads has been shortlisted for the Podcast Awards – Best Mental Health Podcast.

    If this show has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or helped you understand your mental health a little better, we’d be grateful for your vote.

    Voting is quick and easy:

    • You do not need to sign up for Patreon
    • Once you hit submit, your vote is sent
    Vote here: https://shorturl.at/mpReA

    Winners will be announced on February 28th, 2026. Thank you for being part of this community and helping us break stigma one conversation at a time.

     

    “You don’t have to believe everything you think.” — Greg & Michael

    Episode Description

    In this first half of our conversation, Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan, co-founders of Embodied Recovery in Northern California, share how their personal journeys through addiction, anxiety, trauma, and spiritual crisis led them to build a treatment center rooted in lived experience — not just theory.

    Michael opens up about entering treatment at 20 and the humility of 12-step recovery. Greg shares his unexpected transition from opera singer to therapist after a failed surgery triggered years of physical and emotional suffering. Together, they unpack the wounded healer model and why authentic recovery requires more than clinical knowledge — it requires doing your own work.

    We talk about codependency, emotional regulation, nervous system healing, and the Korean Taoist breathwork practice SunDo — a cornerstone of their daily lives and programming. This episode dives deep into inner child work, identity, validation, and the courage it takes to stop performing and start living.

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re surviving instead of embodying your life, this conversation will hit home.

    Keywords: Greg Vorst, Michael Nolan, Embodied Recovery, addiction recovery, trauma healing, inner child work, breathwork, SunDo meditation, codependency recovery, 12-step program, mental health podcast, anxiety recovery, nervous system regulation, emotional healing

    Meet Our Guests — Greg Vorst & Michael Nolan

    Greg Vorst, LMFT is Co-Founder and CEO of Embodied Recovery in Los Gatos, California. Drawing from psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems, humanistic psychology, and Korean Taoist breathwork (SunDo), Greg helps clients transform addiction and trauma into embodied living and spiritual growth. His personal healing journey began after a failed surgery left him in prolonged suffering, ultimately guiding him into therapy, inner child work, and decades of spiritual practice.

    Website: https://www.embodiedrecovery.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedrecoverycenters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embodiedrecoverycenters YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@embodiedrecoverycenters

    Michael Nolan, CADC-II, ICADC is Co-Founder and COO of Embodied Recovery. Sober since August 8, 2007, Michael’s recovery began in Alcoholics Anonymous and evolved into a life of service. Through years of addiction counseling and deep personal work, he now supports clients in integrating accountability, humility, and embodied peace into their recovery journey.

    Key Takeaways

    • Recovery is not just about abstinence — it’s about embodiment.
    • You don’t have to believe every thought that runs through your mind.
    • Codependency drains helpers faster than addiction drains users.
    • Inner child work isn’t optional — it’s foundational.
    • Daily practices create lasting emotional regulation.
    • Healing requires accountability AND compassion.

    Actionable Items

    • Try box breathing or diaphragmatic breathing when anxiety spikes.
    • Notice one self-critical thought today and practice not attaching to it.
    • Identify one daily practice (gratitude, breathwork, journaling) and commit to it for 30 days.

    References Mentioned

    Embodied Recovery — https://www.embodiedrecovery.com/ Melos Center (Nonprofit Partner) — https://meloscenter.org Alcoholics Anonymous — https://www.aa.org/ NAMI — https://www.nami.org/ SAMHSA — https://www.samhsa.gov/

    Important Chapters

    • 00:00 – Welcome + how Greg & Michael met
    • 09:00 – Michael’s early addiction and entering treatment
    • 16:00 – Greg’s spiritual crisis and opera-to-therapy journey
    • 25:00 – Codependency and the wounded healer
    • 35:00 – SunDo breathwork and nervous system regulation
    • 45:00 – Inner child work and reclaiming authenticity

    Closing CTA

    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Remember to subscribe for more inspiring stories. Rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, or visit our Website: https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews

     

    #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #Podmatch #AddictionRecovery #TraumaHealing #InnerChildWork #EmbodiedRecovery #CodependencyHealing #12StepRecovery #AnxietyRecovery #BreathworkHealing #NervousSystemRegulation #EmotionalWellness #SobrietyJourney #HealingIsPossible #RecoveryCommunity #MentalHealthMatters

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    17 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 33 minutes 41 seconds
    Dr. Kristen Williamson on Neurospicy Brains: Identity, Change & Thriving (Part 2)

    In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles continue their discussion with Dr. Kristen Williamson, diving deeper into identity, relationships, work, and what it really means to thrive as a neurodivergent adult in a world that wasn’t built for your brain.

    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 2 million downloads and counting — continues its mission to normalize unfiltered conversations about mental health, trauma, and emotional survival.

    We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us written or voice feedback here:
    https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a

    Help Us Bring This Award Home

    We’re incredibly honored to share that Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads has been shortlisted for the Podcast Awards – Best Mental Health Podcast.

    If this show has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or helped you understand your mental health a little better, we’d be grateful for your vote.

    Voting is quick and easy:

    • You do not need to sign up for Patreon

    • Once you hit submit, your vote is sent

    Vote here:
    https://shorturl.at/mpReA

    Winners will be announced on February 28th, 2026. Thank you for being part of this community and helping us break stigma one conversation at a time.

    Mental Health Quote

    “We’re different, not less — and understanding your brain can turn overwhelm into empowerment.”
    — Dr. Kristen Williamson

    Episode Description

    Part 2 continues the conversation with Dr. Kristen Williamson, moving from awareness into lived experience. This episode explores how neurodivergence shows up across different stages of life — from childhood to adulthood, through parenting, relationships, work, and major transitions like puberty, hormones, and menopause.

    Dr. Kristen explains how autism and ADHD don’t stay static over time. Instead, they evolve as life demands change. She breaks down why middle school is often when ADHD becomes more visible, how puberty and hormones can disrupt previously effective coping skills, and why adulthood often requires constant recalibration rather than “figuring it out once and for all.”

    The conversation also dives into friendships, marriage, and communication — including how neurodivergent and neurotypical partners can unintentionally clash over clutter, routines, and expectations. Dr. Kristen shares openly about masking, scripts, and the exhaustion of trying to fit into a world that doesn’t always make space for difference.

    G-Rex and Dirty Skittles ask thoughtful questions about inclusion, the workplace, gender identity, and how to support neurodivergent people without reducing them to their diagnoses. This episode is honest, funny, validating, and deeply human — a reminder that neurodivergence isn’t something to outgrow or fix, but something to understand, support, and honor.

    SEO Keywords: Dr. Kristen Williamson, neurospicy, autism and adulthood, ADHD across the lifespan, neurodivergent identity, masking, workplace neurodiversity, sensory overwhelm, relationships and autism, late diagnosis healing, mental health podcast

    Meet Our Guest — Dr. Kristen Williamson

    Dr. Kristen Williamson is a licensed professional counselor, neurodivergent advocate, speaker, and creator of neurodivergent-affirming resources. Diagnosed later in life with autism and ADHD, she brings lived experience, compassion, and humor into conversations about identity, parenting, relationships, and mental health.

    Connect with Dr. Kristen:
    Website: http://www.empowermindsolutionsllc.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573292573273#
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowermindsolutionsllc/?hl=en
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenwilliamson
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empowerminds.solu?_t=ZT-8uIRNSOAKvW&_r=1

    Key Takeaways

    • Neurodivergence changes as life stages, hormones, and responsibilities change.
    • Coping skills may need to be rebuilt multiple times throughout life.
    • Masking can help you survive, but it comes at an emotional cost.
    • Diagnosis explains behavior; it doesn’t excuse harm or remove accountability.
    • Supportive environments unlock extraordinary strengths in neurodivergent people.

    Actionable Items

    • Reflect on which coping skills no longer work and what might need to change.
    • Practice explaining your needs clearly instead of masking through discomfort.
    • Look for environments — at home or work — where accommodations are normalized.
     

    References Mentioned

    • Neurodiversity in the workplace
    • Sensory regulation and masking
    • Autism and ADHD across the lifespan
    • Neurodivergent-affirming mental health resources
     

    Important Chapters

    • 00:00 – Part 2 welcome and continuing the conversation
      Picking up where Part 1 left off and expanding the discussion.
    • 04:30 – How autism and ADHD evolve over time
      Childhood, puberty, adulthood, and constant change.
    • 09:00 – Hormones, perimenopause, and emotional regulation
      Why coping skills sometimes stop working.
    • 14:15 – Masking, scripts, and fitting into social spaces
      The exhaustion of wearing a “human skin suit.”
    • 19:00 – Neurodiversity in the workplace
      Why accommodations benefit everyone.
    • 23:00 – Diagnosis versus identity
      Understanding the difference between explanation and limitation.
    • 27:00 – Relationships, clutter, and communication
      Navigating neurodivergent–neurotypical partnerships.
    • 30:00 – Advice to a younger self
      What Dr. Kristen wishes she’d known sooner.
     

    Closing CTA

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    Remember to subscribe for more real conversations around mental health. Rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, or visit our website:
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    #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #Podmatch
    #NeurodivergentAdults #AutismAcceptance #ADHDAwareness #LateDiagnosis
    #NeurodiversityAtWork #MentalHealthMatters #NormalizeMentalHealth
    #IdentityAndHealing #Neurospicy

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    12 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 39 minutes 53 seconds
    Dr. Kristen Williamson on Neurospicy Brains: Autism, ADHD & Feeling Seen (Part 1)

    What if the things you’ve always called “quirks” were actually your brain asking to be understood? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Dr. Kristen Williamson to discuss autism, ADHD, parenting neurodivergent kids, and the deep relief of finally feeling seen.

    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 2 million downloads and counting — continues its mission to normalize unfiltered conversations about mental health, trauma, and emotional survival.

    We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us written or voice feedback here:
    https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a

    Help Us Bring This Award Home

    We’re incredibly honored to share that Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads has been shortlisted for the Podcast Awards – Best Mental Health Podcast.

    If this show has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or helped you understand your mental health a little better, we’d be grateful for your vote.

    Voting is quick and easy:

    • You do not need to sign up for Patreon
    • Once you hit submit, your vote is sent

    Vote here:
    https://shorturl.at/mpReA

    Winners will be announced on February 28th, 2026. Thank you for being part of this community and helping us break stigma one conversation at a time.

    Mental Health Quote

    “We’re different, not less — and understanding your brain can turn overwhelm into empowerment.”
    — Dr. Kristen Williamson

    Episode Description

    In Part 1 of this two-part episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles welcome Dr. Kristen Williamson, licensed professional counselor, neurodivergent advocate, and proud ringleader of a self-described “neurospicy” family. What begins as a conversation about autism and ADHD quickly turns into a deeply validating discussion about identity, masking, sensory overload, and self-acceptance.

    Dr. Kristen shares what it was like to be diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life — and how that diagnosis reframed decades of confusion, anxiety, and self-blame. She opens up about parenting a neurodivergent child before fully understanding her own neurodivergence, and why women are so often overlooked or misdiagnosed.

    Together, the trio talks honestly about sensory overwhelm, everyday burnout, and why “functioning” doesn’t always mean thriving. From food textures and crowds to noise and emotional regulation, this episode gives language to experiences that many people have struggled to explain.

    This conversation isn’t about labels for the sake of labels. It’s about understanding your nervous system, honoring your needs, and letting go of the belief that you’re broken. Part 1 is about awareness, permission, and the power of finally realizing there’s nothing wrong with you — your brain just works differently.

    SEO Keywords: Dr. Kristen Williamson, neurospicy, autism, ADHD, neurodivergent adults, late autism diagnosis, women and ADHD, sensory overload, mental health podcast, parenting neurodivergent kids, masking, self-acceptance, emotional wellness

    Meet Our Guest — Dr. Kristen Williamson

    Dr. Kristen Williamson is a licensed professional counselor, neurodivergent advocate, and speaker specializing in autism, ADHD, and mental health. Diagnosed later in life herself, she blends clinical knowledge, lived experience, and humor to help individuals and families understand their brains and thrive without shame.

    Connect with Dr. Kristen:
    Website: http://www.empowermindsolutionsllc.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573292573273#
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowermindsolutionsllc/?hl=en
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenwilliamson
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empowerminds.solu?_t=ZT-8uIRNSOAKvW&_r=1

    Key Takeaways

    • Neurodivergence often presents differently in women and is frequently missed.
    • Late diagnosis can bring relief and grief at the same time.
    • Sensory overwhelm is information, not a personal failure.
    • Masking may help you survive, but understanding helps you heal.
    • Feeling seen can reduce anxiety, burnout, and shame.
     

    Actionable Items

    • Start tracking what overstimulates you, including sounds, textures, crowds, and environments.
    • Build in decompression time after social or sensory-heavy situations.
    • Practice leading with curiosity instead of judgment — especially with yourself.
     

    References Mentioned

    • Neurodivergent-affirming mental health care
    • Sensory regulation strategies
    • Autism and ADHD advocacy concepts
     

    Important Chapters

    • 00:00 – Welcome and why this is a two-part conversation
      Setting the stage for a deeper discussion on neurodiversity and mental health.
    • 04:30 – Dr. Kristen’s late autism and ADHD diagnosis
      How adulthood finally brought clarity to a lifetime of unanswered questions.
    • 09:45 – Autism and ADHD in women
      Masking, perfectionism, and why so many women go unnoticed.
    • 15:00 – Sensory overload in everyday life
      Noise, crowds, food textures, and nervous system burnout.
    • 22:30 – Parenting neurodivergent kids
      Advocacy, accommodations, and releasing parental shame.
    • 30:00 – The impact of feeling seen
      Why understanding your brain can change everything.
     

    Closing CTA

    Subscribe, rate, and review.
    Remember to subscribe for more real conversations around mental health. Rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, or visit our website:
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    #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #Podmatch
    #Neurodivergent #Neurospicy #AutismAcceptance #ADHDAwareness #LateDiagnosis
    #WomenAndADHD #SensoryOverload #ParentingNeurodivergent #NormalizeMentalHealth

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    10 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 56 minutes 25 seconds
    Jeff Luther on Surviving Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Trauma, and Rebuilding Life After Death

    Trigger Notice + Crisis Support

    This episode includes discussion of sudden cardiac arrest, near-death experiences, suicidal ideation, and mental health crises. Listener discretion is advised.

    If you or someone you love is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
    Call or text 988 (U.S.) — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    Or visit https://findahelpline.com for global resources.

    What happens to your mind when your heart stops and you come back? In this powerful conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Jeff Luther, a father and athlete who survived sudden cardiac arrest, to talk about fear, trauma, resilience, and how rebuilding life sometimes starts in 30-second increments.

    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 2 million downloads and counting — continues its mission to normalize unfiltered conversations about mental health, trauma, and emotional survival.

    We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us written or voice feedback here:
    https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a

    Mental Health Quote

    “You still choose. Even when everything is taken away, you still get to choose.” — Jeff Luther

    Episode Description

    Jeff Luther was fit and competitive, training alongside his teenage son, when his heart suddenly stopped. No pulse. No breath. Two shocks from an AED brought him back — but life as he knew it was over.

    In this raw and deeply human episode, Jeff joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about surviving sudden cardiac arrest, living with trauma, and the mental health fallout no one prepares you for. From the fear of his own body betraying him again, to the shame of pretending to be strong instead of being honest, Jeff opens up about what it really means to rebuild a life after death.

    This conversation goes beyond survival. Jeff shares what it felt like to truly believe he was dying, why gratitude felt impossible at first, and how resilience didn’t come from pushing harder — but from choosing again and again to stay. Sometimes for a year. Sometimes for a day. Sometimes for just 30 seconds.

    They also explore how trauma reshapes identity, how children carry invisible fear, and why connection — not toughness — is the real currency of healing. Jeff’s story is a reminder that mental health struggles don’t always come from weakness. Sometimes they come from surviving something that should have ended you.

    If you’ve ever faced a life-altering event, lived with anxiety after trauma, or wondered how to keep going when fear takes over, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

    SEO Keywords: Jeff Luther, sudden cardiac arrest survivor, near-death experience, trauma recovery, mental health podcast, resilience, anxiety after trauma, cardiac arrest recovery, mindset healing, overcoming fear, post-traumatic growth, emotional resilience

    Meet Our Guest — Jeff Luther

    Jeff Luther is a speaker, mindset coach, and sudden cardiac arrest survivor who helps people question the stories they tell themselves and rebuild their lives after trauma. After collapsing in front of his teenage son and being clinically dead for eight minutes, Jeff began a journey of resilience, belief work, and intentional living — 30 seconds at a time.

    Connect with Jeff:
    Website: https://www.jeffluther.com
    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inspector-alliance/id1658627241
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdluther2.0/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdluther2.0
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-luther/

    Key Takeaways

    • Surviving trauma doesn’t automatically bring gratitude — it brings reality.
    • Fear often shows up after the crisis, not during it.
    • You don’t have to rebuild your life all at once; sometimes 30 seconds is enough.
    • Strength without connection can turn into silent suffering.
    • Children notice more than we think, even when we try to protect them.
    • Healing begins when we question the stories we tell ourselves.
     

    Actionable Items

    • When overwhelmed, ask: “What can I handle for the next 30 seconds?”
    • Challenge catastrophic thoughts by asking: “Is that actually true?”
    • Check in with loved ones using open-ended questions and listen without fixing.
     

    References Mentioned

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org
    Global Crisis Resources — https://findahelpline.com

    Important Chapters

    • 00:03:00 – Jeff’s daily rituals and the guilt of slowing down
    • 00:10:30 – Collapsing at the gym and surviving sudden cardiac arrest
    • 00:18:45 – Fear, bitterness, and losing trust in his own body
    • 00:29:00 – Emotional rock bottom and wanting to quit
    • 00:32:30 – The 30-second decision that changed everything
    • 00:38:00 – Trauma, parenting, and the cost of pretending you’re okay
    • 00:47:00 – Being shocked back to life and facing fear again
    • 00:53:00 – Advice to his younger self and the danger of comparison

    Closing CTA

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    #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #Podmatch
    #SuddenCardiacArrest #TraumaRecovery #NearDeathExperience #ResilienceJourney
    #AnxietyAfterTrauma #PostTraumaticGrowth #MindsetHealing #SurvivorStories
    #EmotionalWellness #988Lifeline #YouAreNotAlone

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    5 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 41 minutes 30 seconds
    Zulma on Trauma, Therapy, and Why You’re Not Broken

    Trigger Notice + Support

    This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation, abuse, cancer, and trauma recovery.
    If you or someone you love is struggling, you’re not alone.
    In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
    For international support, visit: https://findahelpline.com

    What happens when life tries to break you—and you decide not to let it? In this powerful, unfiltered conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with therapist and survivor Zulma Williams to talk trauma, healing, and why you don’t need to be “fixed” to move forward.

    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 3.5 million downloads and counting — continues its mission to spark unfiltered conversations about the human mind.

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    Mental Health Quote

    “If you woke up today, your mission in life is not complete.” — Zulma Williams

    Episode Description

    Zulma Williams has survived more than most people can imagine—breast cancer, abusive relationships, depression, and suicidal ideation. But she never saw herself as a victim. In this raw, honest episode, Zulma joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to share why survival isn’t about toughness—it’s about truth.

    Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Zulma moved to the United States in her 30s, reinvented herself in midlife, and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker after cancer forced her to stop and reevaluate everything. Along the way, she learned something powerful: trauma doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you adapted.

    Zulma opens up about emotional and verbal abuse, how subtle control can dismantle your sense of self, and why so many people don’t realize they’re being harmed until they’re already isolated. She also explains why therapy only works when you’re allowed to be fully yourself—swearing included.

    As a Certified Master ART Practitioner, Zulma talks about trauma recovery, nervous system healing, and why short-term, evidence-based therapies can create real change. This conversation is bold, validating, and deeply human—especially for anyone who feels “too old,” “too damaged,” or “too far gone” to start over.

    This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t require perfection. It requires honesty, courage, and the willingness to honor your own internal hero.

    SEO Keywords: Zulma Williams, trauma recovery, mental health podcast, therapy healing, PTSD support, emotional abuse recovery, anxiety and depression, ART therapy, survivor mindset, suicide prevention, healing trauma, self-worth, resilience, therapy that works

    Meet Our Guest — Zulma Williams, LCSW, ACSW, CTMH

    Zulma Williams is the founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma recovery. A breast cancer survivor and Certified Master ART Practitioner, Zulma brings lived experience, direct honesty, and evidence-based care to help clients stop surviving and start healing.

    Connect with Zulma:
    Website: https://www.dragonflytherapyservices.net/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DragonflyTSLV
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswearingtherapist
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theswearingtherapist
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zulma-williams-ab7609214/

    Key Takeaways

    • Trauma doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you adapted to survive.
    • Emotional and verbal abuse are real, damaging, and often invisible.
    • You’re never “too old” to change your life or start over.
    • Therapy only works when you’re allowed to be your authentic self.
    • Being vulnerable is a strength, not a weakness.
    • You are allowed to choose yourself—even if others don’t like it.

    Actionable Items

    • If therapy doesn’t feel safe or real, give yourself permission to find a better fit.
    • Ask yourself: “Am I honoring my internal hero—or ignoring them?”
    • Notice where you’re minimizing your pain and name it honestly.
     

    References Mentioned

    Important Chapters

    • 00:02:00 – Zulma’s immigration journey and starting over
    • 00:10:30 – Going back to school later in life
    • 00:15:00 – Recognizing emotional and verbal abuse
    • 00:22:00 – Therapy, trauma, and reclaiming your voice
    • 00:30:00 – Why authenticity matters in healing
    • 00:37:00 – Self-care, self-love, and choosing yourself
    • 00:40:00 – Zulma’s message to anyone still struggling

    Closing CTA

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    3 February 2026, 8:00 am
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