The Roaming Minds Podcast by JoyousWhat if healing isn’t something you “arrive” at—just something you keep meeting yourself in?This episode is for anyone who feels caught in the in-between. You’re not in crisis… but you’re not “healed” either. You’re doing the work, but clarity hasn’t come yet.You’re in the grey—and that’s where real growth lives.In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked middle space of self-improvement: the messy, nonlinear, emotional terrain between awareness and transformation. Through grounded reflections and practical tools, we invite you to approach your journey with compassion, presence, and patience—especially when it feels like nothing is changing fast enough.⸻In This Episode:• Explore why healing isn’t linear—and doesn’t need to be• Learn how to sit with uncertainty in the grey areas of growth• Understand the difference between productive discomfort and burnout• Discover gentle practices to hold yourself with compassion• Access trusted mental health resources: • SAMHSA – FindTreatment.gov | Call/Text 988 • NAMI – nami.org | HelpLine M–F, 10 AM–10 PM ET • Mental Health America – mhanational.org⸻SMART Framework for Progress (Even in the Grey)If you’re struggling to feel “on track,” try grounding your next step in the SMART framework:• S – Specific: What part of your healing are you focusing on?• M – Measurable: How will you notice progress, even in small ways?• A – Achievable: Can this be done with your current energy and bandwidth?• R – Relevant: Does this serve where you are now, not where you “should” be?• T – Time-bound: When will you gently check in with yourself again?🎯 Set one small SMART goal this week that reflects the season you’re in—not the one you’re rushing toward.💬 Share it with us in the comments or join the conversation in our Discord—we’d love to hear how you’re moving through the grey.You don’t need to sprint through uncertainty. One kind, intentional step at a time is enough.⸻Roaming Minds is produced by Joyous—a mental wellness company helping you reclaim clarity, community, and agency in your everyday life.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday at 5:00 AM🌐 Learn more: joyousbound.com💬 Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/hcemFX6F💬 Have thoughts on healing in the grey? Drop a comment or share your story—we’d love to hear from you.#HealingIsntBinary #MentalHealthAwareness #RoamingMindsPodcast⸻