Episode 29: So… I was planning to drop a fun back-to-school episode weeks ago. I recorded it. I edited it. I was proud of it.

And then… my hard drive died.

Gone. Just like my last ounce of chill.

But that ended up being the least chaotic part of this season.

In today’s episode, I’m catching you up on all the behind-the-scenes life stuff — the messy, raw, unfiltered version. I’m talking caregiving, motherhood, health curveballs (hello, diverticulitis), navigating midlife hormones, grief over how fast our kids grow up, and trying to stay soft and present when everything feels like a lot.

This is me easing back into the podcast after a long, unplanned pause — not with answers or a tidy comeback plan, but with honesty, heart, and a whole lot of compassion for anyone else who's just been trying to get through today.

If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been — or if life has handed you your own bingo card of chaos lately — this one’s for you.

Episode 28: In this episode of Getting Through Today, we explore a powerful shift in how we see depression — not as a failure, but as an injury that requires care, time, and the right support to heal.

I share a personal story about a recent season that reactivated old pain and reminded me of the darkest chapters of my life. Through a moment of prayer and reflection, I realized how differently I treat physical injuries compared to emotional ones — and how much compassion I withhold from myself.

We’ll talk about:

• How shame and self-judgment compound depression’s weight.

• Why emotional injuries deserve the same patience and tools as physical injuries.

• Practical, science-backed healing tools you can start using today.

• The importance of giving yourself “emotional crutches” like rest, safe people, and nervous system resets.

If you’ve ever felt like you should “just be stronger” or “snap out of it,” I hope this conversation gives you permission to soften — and to see your healing for what it is: courageous, important, and worthy of support.

Episode 27: Sometimes when we share what we’re going through, people rush to respond with solutions, advice, or “positive” reframes. But in the process, they can unintentionally skip over the most important thing — acknowledging the pain.

In this episode, I’m exploring the difference between compassion and correction, and why trying to fix someone can sometimes create more disconnection than comfort. I’ll share personal stories about times I’ve needed presence more than answers, and what I’ve learned about truly holding space for others in their hardest moments.

Whether you’re navigating your own healing or walking alongside someone else in theirs, this conversation is a reminder that empathy is often the most powerful thing we can offer.

💛 Listen now to Getting Through Today wherever you get your podcasts.