Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

Laughter, Loss and Lessons: Season 11 Mental Health Wrap-Up


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Season 11 is officially wrapped — and your co-hosts are here to reflect, laugh, and get real about the growth, grief, and grace it took to get here.

G-Rex and Dirty Skittles open up about their personal evolution this season: from 5 a.m. emotional check-in calls to big podcasting milestones, creative breakthroughs, and boundary-setting victories. G-Rex shares the excitement (and vulnerability) of completing the third draft of her book, and how this podcast continues to be a vehicle for her to find her voice. Dirty Skittles dives into parenting while healing — breaking cycles, confronting generational trauma, and practicing the daily work of protecting her peace.

Together, they revisit the most powerful moments from Season 11, relive the laughs, and explore the deep mental health themes that emerged, especially the recurring need for boundaries, rest, and honest conversations.

We’re proud to be your 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner for Best Mental Health Podcast. With over 1.5 million downloads, Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads has become more than a podcast — it’s a community.

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“You’re never fixed. You fight for yourself. You say no when it matters. You protect your peace, over and over again.” — Dirty Skittles
What’s Inside This Episode
  • Reflections on G-Rex and Dirty Skittles’ personal growth
  • The boundary theme that echoed through every interview
  • Laughter, loss, and moments of transformation
  • Guest insights that changed our perspective
  • A look at what’s ahead in Season 12
  • Meet Our Season 11 Guests
    Every guest this season brought honesty, resilience, and fresh perspective. Here’s a recap, in order, with key takeaways and actionable insights you can apply to your own journey:
    1. Bonnie–People–Pleaser Turned Boundary-Setter
    Takeaways:
    • Boundaries are an act of self-respect
    • Saying “no” is its own kind of healing
    • Action Steps:
      • Practice saying “no” without apology
      • Identify one boundary you’ve outgrown — and reset it
      • 2. Pearl – Grief, Goodbye, and Growth
        Takeaways:
        • You can grieve relationships while choosing peace
        • Transforming pain into purpose is powerful
        • Action Steps:
          • Write a goodbye letter to something or someone holding you back
          • Channel grief into something creative or supportive
          • 3. Val – Living with OCD and Intrusive Thoughts
            Takeaways:
            • OCD involves much more than cleanliness
            • Intrusive thoughts are common and manageable
            • Action Steps:
              • Learn more at https://iocdf.org
              • Practice compassion when someone shares their mental health struggle
              • 4. Suzanne – The NOPE Coach
                Takeaways:
                • “No” is not rude — it’s necessary
                • Boundaries are a muscle you build
                • Action Steps:
                  • Say no to one thing that drains you
                  • Make a list of your top five energy boundaries
                  • 5. Stephanie – Understanding Irrational Fears
                    Takeaways:
                    • All fears deserve space and understanding
                    • Humor helps in facing what scares us
                    • Action Steps:
                      • Talk openly about a fear you’ve hidden
                      • Try journaling about its origins and emotional impact
                      • 6. Linda – Crystal Sister and Grief Survivor
                        Takeaways:
                        • It’s possible to carry both joy and grief
                        • Choosing joy is a form of resilience
                        • Action Steps:
                          • Start a simple daily gratitude list
                          • Light a candle in honor of someone you miss and say their name aloud
                          • 7. Yalda – Postpartum Psychosis and Advocacy
                            Takeaways:
                            • Maternal mental health needs more open dialogue
                            • Recovery can begin with a single brave conversation
                            • Action Steps:
                              • Share this episode with a new mom
                              • Visit https://postpartum.net for resources and support
                              • 8. Amy – Childhood Trauma to Community Builder
                                Takeaways:
                                • You can rewrite your narrative
                                • Healing thrives in community
                                • Action Steps:
                                  • Plant something symbolic of growth
                                  • Create or join a support circle in your area
                                  • 9. Austin – From Surviving to Leading
                                    Takeaways:
                                    • Childhood trauma can fuel meaningful purpose
                                    • Safe adults change lives
                                    • Action Steps:
                                      • Volunteer with a youth program
                                      • Write a list of lessons you wish you knew at age 10
                                      • 10. Ilise – Therapist, Podcaster, Joy Seeker
                                        Takeaways:
                                        • Boundaries are lifelong work
                                        • Reclaiming joy is a form of healing
                                        • Action Steps:
                                          • Reconnect with a hobby that makes you feel free
                                          • Remove one “should” from your weekly routine
                                          • Special Shout-Out: Women Supporting Women
                                            A huge thank you to Melissa Crook of The F.E.E.L Podcast, who’s helping women redefine wellness through her new course:

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                                            A self-paced, whole-self journey designed to help women 20+ prioritize themselves, embrace their layers, and reconnect with emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

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                                            Episode Chapters & Timestamps
                                            • 00:43 – Season 11 Wrap-Up Begins
                                            • 02:46 – Looking Back: Early Seasons to Now
                                            • 03:33 – Bonnie & the Boundary Theme
                                            • 06:01 – Pearl’s Goodbye Letter
                                            • 07:25 – Val’s OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
                                            • 09:15 – Suzanne and the Power of “No”
                                            • 11:03 – Stephanie’s Whale-Sized Fears
                                            • 13:10 – Linda’s Losses and Light
                                            • 14:28 – Yalda’s Postpartum Mental Health Story
                                            • 16:43 – Amy’s Garden of Healing
                                            • 18:45 – Austin’s Purpose Path
                                            • 20:50 – Ilise’s Joy and Boundaries
                                            • 22:45 – Listener Reflections & Season 12 Preview
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