December 31, 2024

Gut Feelings and Self-Love: Krista’s Mental Health Awakening, Part 2

28 minutes

🎉 Our 100th Episode Celebration! 🎉

Welcome to the 100th episode of our award-winning podcast, Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads! We're thrilled to announce that we've surpassed 1 million downloads and are the proud winners of the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award for Health and the 2024 Women In Podcasting Award for Best Mental Health Podcast. Thank YOU for making this journey possible!

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Part 2: Meet Krista Dykes

In this special two-part series, we dive into the incredible story of Krista Dykes. Krista is a mother, podcast host, and mental health advocate who turned life’s most challenging moments into a mission of empowerment and support. Her podcast, Secret Mom Hacks, offers a lifeline to moms navigating parenting challenges.

Krista shares how she overcame trauma, found self-love, and built a life of authenticity and joy. From gut feelings to self-care routines, she reminds us that vulnerability breeds strength.

About Krista Dykes

Podcast Host: Secret Mom Hacks (http://www.secretmomhacks.com)

Award-Winning Communicator: Phi Rho Pi Gold Award in Persuasive Speaking, Communication Analysis, and Poetry Interpretation

Social Media:

Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/secretmomhacks

Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/secretmomhacks

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristamischell/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/secretmomhacks

Clarifying Notes from Krista

After our interview, Krista shared these critical clarifications:

Future Conversations with Her Daughter: Krista acknowledges her fears about discussing sensitive family matters but emphasizes the importance of professional counseling, faith, and love in navigating these challenges.

Belief in Healing: While Krista has strong feelings about her ex-husband's potential for change, she remains a person of faith, believing in the possibility of miracles through Jesus.

Key Takeaways

Trust Your Gut: Krista's story highlights the importance of listening to and acting on your instincts when something feels off.

Self-love is Key: Happiness starts within. Krista reminds us that we are responsible for creating our joy and should never rely solely on others for fulfillment.

Therapy Works: Counseling and community support are invaluable in navigating challenging times and fostering growth.

Important Chapters

[00:03:19] - Krista’s Story: Overcoming betrayal, embracing self-love, and finding joy

[00:10:16] - Parenting and Support: Discussing family challenges and her daughter’s future

[00:18:04] - Self-Care Practices: Running marathons, cooking, and the power of laughter

[00:24:15] - Life Lessons: Learning to embrace imperfection and focus on happiness

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