November 25, 2025

Joy, Boundaries, and the Messy Middle — Season 14 Finale

38 minutes

We made it — Season 14 is officially in the books! In this special season-ender, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down to reflect on the incredible humans who opened their hearts, shared their truths, and reminded us that healing is anything but linear. This season was all about joy, boundaries, and the beautifully messy middle — the place where real growth happens. Together we laughed, cried, fangirled, and found purpose in the hard sh!t life throws our way. And that’s what makes Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads: real talk, real stories, no shame, no judgment.

Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 2 million downloads and counting — continues its mission to spark unfiltered conversations about the human mind.

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Mental Health Quote

“Healing isn’t a straight line — sometimes the messiest moments are where you rediscover yourself.”

Episode Description

This isn’t your average episode — it’s our Season 14 Ender, and damn, what a season it was. G-Rex and Dirty Skittles kick back to reflect on the stories, breakthroughs, laughter, chaos, and deeply human moments that made this year unforgettable.

From the absolute holy sht* excitement of interviewing Mayim Bialik, to Joe’s powerful return-to-his-roots story of helping kids through trauma… from Diane’s fearless humor and resilience while navigating chronic pain, to B-Side’s raw honesty about MS, identity, and finding your worth… every guest brought something real, tender, and necessary. We revisit Tabitha’s bravery as a listener-turned-guest sharing her healing journey, Jewel’s heartwarming conversation about friendship and belonging (yes, the one that made G-Rex cry), Brenda’s blend of spooky-season fun and anxiety awareness, Melissa’s courage during her “ER wakeup calls,” Arlene’s reminder to chase joy over titles, Heather’s laughter-packed conversation about womanhood and menopause, Dr. Pete’s sports-psychology wisdom, and Angie’s story of shame, survival, and rebuilding from the inside out.

Season 14 was a beautiful mix of grit and grace — a reminder that healing isn’t linear, that boundaries matter, that joy is essential, and that connection keeps us going. Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you joined us this year, this season finale is your invitation to honor your own messy middle.

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Meet Our Guests — Season 14 Lineup

Mayim Bialik — Actor, neuroscientist, podcaster, and mental health advocate, reminding us that even people we idolize struggle.

Joe — Survivor-turned-mentor helping kids through trauma with compassion and presence.

Diane — A hilarious, resilient soul living with rheumatoid arthritis and choosing joy daily.

B-Side (Robert) — Musician navigating life and purpose after MS changed everything.

Tabitha — A Listener who became part of the story, sharing her truth and healing with courage.

Jewel — Friend, connector, and reminder that belonging is a lifeline.

Brenda Ganske — Host of Horrifying History, blending spooky stories with real talk on anxiety and OCD.

Melissa — Creator of Embracing Layers, teaching us to stop abandoning ourselves.

Arlene — Former attorney turned coach, helping people rediscover joy beyond burnout.

Heather — A vibrant, hilarious voice speaking honestly about womanhood and perimenopause.

Dr. Pete — Sports psychologist advocating for mental strength on and off the field.

Angie — Survivor who turned shame into purpose and built a community out of pain.

Key Takeaways

Healing isn’t linear — joy, pain, and growth coexist.

Boundaries aren’t selfish; they’re protection for your peace.

Everyone has a messy middle, even people who seem confident or accomplished.

Laughter and connection make the hard stuff survivable.

Community is medicine — and this one keeps getting stronger.

Actionable Items

Check in with yourself weekly: Where do I need more joy? Where do I need more boundaries?

When anxiety hits, try grounding — 5-4-3-2-1, breathing rituals, or a quick emotional inventory.

Practice reaching out — one text, one call, one moment of connection can shift your whole day.

References Mentioned

5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org

EMDR Therapy

Horrifying History Podcast

Embracing Layers Network

Important Chapters

00:00 — Season 14 Kickoff + “How the hell did we get here?” energy

06:58 — The Mayim Bialik fangirl moment of the century

10:40 — Joe’s full-circle healing journey with trauma-impacted kids

14:45 — Diane’s stories, humor, chronic pain, and living fully

17:03 — B-Side’s MS story + dark humor therapy

18:15 — Tabitha’s serendipitous connection and story of healing

20:46 — Friendship, belonging, and the episode that made G-Rex cry

23:16 — Brenda brings spooky-season wisdom + anxiety tools

24:47 — Melissa’s anxiety journey and learning to choose peace

26:25 — Arlene on burnout, purpose, and quitting the chase

28:49 — Heather on menopause, womanhood, and laughing through chaos

30:23 — Dr. Pete’s sports psychology magic + “mind is a muscle”

33:23 — Angie’s survival story and the power of ending shame

36:36 — Final reflections + what Season 15 and beyond will bring

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