Laughter, Loss and Lessons: Season 11 Mental Health Wrap-Up

Season 11 is officially wrapped — and your co-hosts are here to reflect, laugh, and get real about the growth, grief, and grace it took to get here. G-Rex and Dirty Skittles open up about their personal evolution this season: from 5 a.m. emotional check-in calls to big podcasting milestones, creative breakthroughs, and boundary-setting victories. G-Rex shares the excitement (and vulnerability) of completing the third draft of her book, and how this podcast continues to be a vehicle for her to find her voice. Dirty Skittles dives into parenting while healing — breaking cycles, confronting generational trauma, and practicing the daily work of protecting her peace. Together, they revisit the most powerful moments from Season 11, relive the laughs, and explore the deep mental health themes that emerged, especially the recurring need for boundaries, rest, and honest conversations. We’re proud to be your 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner for Best Mental Health Podcast. With over 1.5 million downloads, Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads has become more than a podcast — it’s a community. We want to hear from you. Leave us a voice message or written note here: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a “You’re never fixed. You fight for yourself. You say no when it matters. You protect your peace, over and over again.” — Dirty Skittles What’s Inside This Episode Reflections on G-Rex and Dirty Skittles’ personal growthThe boundary theme that echoed through every interviewLaughter, loss, and moments of transformationGuest insights that changed our perspectiveA look at what’s ahead in Season 12 Meet Our Season 11 Guests Every guest this season brought honesty, resilience, and fresh perspective. Here’s a recap, in order, with key takeaways and actionable insights you can apply to your own journey: 1. Bonnie–People–Pleaser Turned Boundary-Setter Takeaways: Boundaries are an act of self-respectSaying “no” is its own kind of healing Action Steps: Practice saying “no” without apologyIdentify one boundary you’ve outgrown — and reset it 2. Pearl – Grief, Goodbye, and Growth Takeaways: You can grieve relationships while choosing peaceTransforming pain into purpose is powerful Action Steps: Write a goodbye letter to something or someone holding you backChannel grief into something creative or supportive 3. Val – Living with OCD and Intrusive Thoughts Takeaways: OCD involves much more than cleanlinessIntrusive thoughts are common and manageable Action Steps: Learn more at https://iocdf.orgPractice compassion when someone shares their mental health struggle 4. Suzanne – The NOPE Coach Takeaways: “No” is not rude — it’s necessaryBoundaries are a muscle you build Action Steps: Say no to one thing that drains youMake a list of your top five energy boundaries 5. Stephanie – Understanding Irrational Fears Takeaways: All fears deserve space and understandingHumor helps in facing what scares us Action Steps: Talk openly about a fear you’ve hiddenTry journaling about its origins and emotional impact 6. Linda – Crystal Sister and Grief Survivor Takeaways: It’s possible to carry both joy and griefChoosing joy is a form of resilience Action Steps: Start a simple daily gratitude listLight a candle in honor of someone you miss and say their name aloud 7. Yalda – Postpartum Psychosis and Advocacy Takeaways: Maternal mental health needs more open dialogueRecovery can begin with a single brave conversation Action Steps: Share this episode with a new momVisit https://postpartum.net for resources and support 8. Amy – Childhood Trauma to Community Builder Takeaways: You can rewrite your narrativeHealing thrives in community Action Steps: Plant something symbolic of growthCreate or join a support circle in your area 9. Austin – From Surviving to Leading Takeaways: Childhood trauma can fuel meaningful purposeSafe adults change lives Action Steps: Volunteer with a youth programWrite a list of lessons you wish you knew at age 10 10. Ilise – Therapist, Podcaster, Joy Seeker Takeaways: Boundaries are lifelong workReclaiming joy is a form of healing Action Steps: Reconnect with a hobby that makes you feel freeRemove one “should” from your weekly routine Special Shout-Out: Women Supporting Women A huge thank you to Melissa Crook of The F.E.E.L Podcast, who’s helping women redefine wellness through her new course: Find out more about Melissa here - https://www.embracinglayers.com/ Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life: Empowerment & Wellness Course for Women A self-paced, whole-self journey designed to help women 20+ prioritize themselves, embrace their layers, and reconnect with emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Enroll in the course: https://www.patreon.com/EmbracingLayersNetwork/shop/embracing-f-e-e-l-fueled-life-wellness-1708477?source=storefront Workbook available here: https://www.amazon.com...