Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

Finding Light After Loss: How Lynda Rebuilt Her Life and Inner Glow

Listen Later

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Lynda Hugessen, a sobriety advocate, crystal healing artisan, and grief support champion. Lynda shares her powerful journey—from a turbulent childhood and struggles with addiction to a cancer diagnosis and the devastating loss of her son Ryan to alcoholism—and how she found a way to rebuild her life by helping others reclaim theirs.

Note: Since this recording, Lynda has decided not to pursue Inner Glow Rising as a formal platform. Her healing journey continues in new and meaningful directions.
We’re proud to be the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health and the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner for Best Mental Health Podcast, with over one million downloads worldwide. Thank you for helping us break the stigma and create a safe space for mental health conversations.

🎙️ We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us a voice message or written feedback at:

https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a

Quote of the Episode
“If we come together as a community and support one another, we can help each other heal. We can help each other find our inner glow again.”
– Lynda Hugessen
What This Episode Is Really About
Grief, Growth, and the Glow of Healing

Lynda Hugessen opens up about facing profound personal trauma, from losing her son to the emotional impact of addiction and illness. She reveals how creating healing crystal bracelets helped her move from surviving to thriving. In this conversation, Lynda reminds us that healing doesn't follow a straight line—and that community and creativity can offer meaningful paths forward.

This is an episode for anyone who has felt overwhelmed by grief, trauma, or addiction—and is seeking hope, support, and connection.

Meet Our Guest: Lynda Hugessen
Sobriety Advocate | Crystal Healer | Grief Support Voice
  • Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/lyndaslovelylooks
  • Instagram (Bracelets): @lyndaslovelylooks
  • Certified Reiki Master & Crystal Healing Practitioner
  • 9+ Years Sober | Cancer Survivor | Mental Health Advocate
    • Key Takeaways
    • Healing Isn’t Linear – Recovery from trauma, addiction, and grief is deeply personal and unfolds over time.
    • Creative Expression as Therapy – Designing crystal bracelets helped Lynda reconnect with purpose and healing.
    • Purpose from Pain – Lynda’s experiences inspire others to find strength and community through creativity and compassion.
      • Actionable Tips
      • Write affirmations on your mirror to reinforce self-worth and positive thinking.
      • Seek out or build a supportive community when navigating trauma or grief.
      • Transform pain into purpose through creative outlets or service to others.
        • Chapters & Time Stamps
        • [00:01:12] – Discovering crystals during cancer recovery
        • [00:07:42] – Losing her son Ryan to alcoholic liver disease
        • [00:16:00] – Her DUI arrest and commitment to sobriety
        • [00:21:54] – Cancer diagnosis and its lasting impact
        • [00:24:00] – Building community and becoming a happiness facilitator
        • [00:34:25] – Advice to her younger self and the power of affirmations
        • [00:37:01] – Self-care with vision boards and spiritual practices
        • [00:38:48] – Where to find Lynda and support her ongoing work
          • References & Mentions
          • Lynda’s Lovely Looks on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/lyndaslovelylooks
          • Instagram (Bracelets): @lyndaslovelylooks
            • Subscribe, Rate, and Review
            Love this episode? Want more conversations about real mental health journeys?
            Subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform.

            Visit us at: https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews

            #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #GriefSupport #AddictionRecovery #CrystalHealing #EmotionalHealing #SobrietyJourney #TraumaRecovery #MindfulnessMatters #WomenInPodcasting #HealingJourney #SelfLoveTools #AnxietySupport #MentalHealthMatters #SpiritualHealing #ResilienceInGrief #NormalizeMentalHealth

            ***************************************************************************

            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.

            • United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.org
            • Canada: Call or Text 988 — 988.ca
            • Worldwide: Find a Helpline
            • Mental Health Resources and Tools: The Help Hub

            Stay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles

            • Official Website: goesoninourheads.net
            • Facebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheads
            • Instagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittles
            • LinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
            • Join Our Newsletter: Sign Up Here
            • Merch Store: goesoninourheads.shop

            Audio Editing by NJz Audio

            ...more
            View all episodesView all episodes
            Download on the App Store
            Sh!t That Goes On In Our HeadsBy G-Rex and Dirty Skittles, Bleav
            • 4.6
            • 4.6
            • 4.6
            • 4.6
            • 4.6

            4.6

            58 ratings

            More shows like Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

            View all
            The One You Feed by Eric Zimmer

            The One You Feed

            2,515 Listeners

            What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't by Rhoda Sommer on Relationships

            What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't

            279 Listeners

            The Mindset Mentor by Rob Dial

            The Mindset Mentor

            13,508 Listeners

            Untangle by Untangle

            Untangle

            826 Listeners

            Change Your Brain Every Day by Dr Daniel & Tana Amen

            Change Your Brain Every Day

            1,982 Listeners

            UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone by Kara Loewentheil

            UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

            5,123 Listeners

            No Feeling Is Final by ABC listen

            No Feeling Is Final

            107 Listeners

            On Purpose with Jay Shetty by iHeartPodcasts

            On Purpose with Jay Shetty

            26,894 Listeners

            Take Out Therapy: End Overthinking & Overwhelm for Empathic High Achievers by Rebecca Hunter, MSW

            Take Out Therapy: End Overthinking & Overwhelm for Empathic High Achievers

            357 Listeners

            Let’s Get Vulnerable: Relationship and Dating Advice by Dr. Morgan Anderson

            Let’s Get Vulnerable: Relationship and Dating Advice

            1,137 Listeners

            Calm it Down by Chad Lawson

            Calm it Down

            709 Listeners

            The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

            The Mel Robbins Podcast

            19,502 Listeners

            Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation by Bizzie Gold | Mental Health Innovator and Break Method Founder

            Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation

            24 Listeners

            Hidden Parts by Tracy Candido

            Hidden Parts

            36 Listeners

            Mind If We Talk? by BetterHelp

            Mind If We Talk?

            30 Listeners