The Healing Helpers Podcast

Helpers Need Help Too: My Journey in Therapy


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The Healing Helper’s Podcast with Alyson Walters, M.S., LPC, LCPC In this episode, Alyson opens up about a truth many helpers struggle to admit: even the strongest supporters need support themselves. As a therapist, mother, believer, and woman navigating her own healing, Alyson shares what it’s really like to pour into others while still learning how to refill her own cup. You’ll hear a candid conversation about:     •    Why therapists, caregivers, and faith-filled helpers often hide their struggles     •    The danger of believing we must be “the strong one” all the time     •    How Alyson’s own journey with chronic illness, stress, and emotional healing shaped her understanding of support     •    Practical ways helpers can ask for help, receive care without guilt, and honor their humanity     •    The spiritual reminder that God never asked us to carry life alone This episode is a gentle invitation for every helper who feels tired, stretched thin, or unseen. Come sit with Alyson as she reminds you: your healing matters just as much as the healing you offer others.

 

Resources:

A gentle printable for helpers who carry too much. This faith-and-therapy–informed guide helps you notice over-functioning patterns, listen to your body, and release guilt around rest.

https://www.anewmentalityllc.com/

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The Healing Helpers PodcastBy Alyson Walters