August 19, 2025

Mental Health Breakthroughs: Lessons, Laughter & Growth from Season 12

1 hour

In this heartfelt Season 12 ender, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles reflect on a season filled with powerful mental health conversations—from navigating grief and trauma to celebrating resilience, growth, and the healing power of laughter. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just discovered us, this recap hits home with lessons that stay with you long after the mic cuts off.

We’re proud to be the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health and the Best Mental Health Podcast at the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards 🏆🏆. With over 2 million downloads and counting, Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads continues to break the stigma one conversation at a time.

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🧠 Mental Health Quote of the Week

"You don’t have to fix everything in one day. Whatever helps you get to the next minute, the next hour, or the next day—do that." — G-Rex

What You’ll Hear in This Episode
This Season 12 finale is packed with powerful reflections on mental health, emotional healing, and personal growth from some of the most moving conversations we've had all year. G-Rex and Dirty Skittles revisit each guest from the season, sharing real talk and raw takeaways for anyone dealing with anxiety, grief, burnout, trauma, depression, or recovery.

You’ll hear firsthand stories about surviving suicidal ideation, overcoming addiction, embracing journaling, healing from childhood trauma, and navigating perimenopause with compassion. The episode also explores emotional regulation, boundary setting, plant medicine experiences, and the caregiver perspective on mental illness. With a mix of deep insights and lighthearted laughter, this is a must-listen for those seeking emotional resilience, healing tools, and relatable voices in the mental health space.

🎧 Meet Our Season 12 Guests & What They Taught Us

Kate

Key Takeaways:

Burnout is a message—listen before it screams.

Your brain and heart must work together for true well-being.

Action Items:

Set a daily check-in to evaluate your emotional boundaries.

Try heart-focused breathing as a grounding practice.

Tim

Key Takeaways:

Masculinity and vulnerability can (and should) coexist.

Healing yourself is essential before guiding others.

Action Items:

Reflect on your self-worth beyond your profession.

Have an honest check-in with a male friend or mentor.

Richard

Key Takeaways:

Addiction recovery is possible through love and purpose.

Creating safe spaces saves lives.

Action Items:

Support a local recovery center by volunteering or making a donation.

Begin a daily gratitude practice focused on your healing journey.

Marie

Key Takeaways:

Grief doesn’t end love—it evolves it.

You can choose light, even in darkness.

Action Items:

Write a letter to someone you’ve lost.

Begin a ritual (like lighting a candle) to honor grief.

Melissa

Key Takeaways:

Plant medicine can help unlock buried trauma.

True healing requires trust and surrender.

Action Items:

Research trauma-informed ayahuasca retreats.

Start a journal to record your emotional blocks and breakthroughs.

Beth & Noel

Key Takeaways:

DBT and mindfulness are powerful in long-term recovery.

Caregiving impacts mental health—and deserves its support.

Action Items:

Create a self-care routine for both partners.

Explore caregiver-specific support groups and DBT tools.

Amita

Key Takeaways:

Menopause is a new chapter, not the end of your story.

Mindfulness and holistic care help women reclaim this stage.

Action Items:

Visit https://nourishdoc.com for curated wellness support.

Track your symptoms mindfully using journaling or a dedicated app.

Leigh

Key Takeaways:

Journaling is one of the most accessible healing tools.

Expressive writing brings clarity and emotional release.

Action Items:

Begin a “3-minute check-in” journal daily.

Use emojis or color codes to reflect your mood.

Emily

Key Takeaways:

Surviving trauma gives you the power to support others.

Speaking out is the first step to breaking stigma.

Action Items:

Learn more about the 988 Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org

Share that number with others in your life—it could save someone.

Special Shout-Out: Women Supporting Women
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Meet Amy Nubson of Nufire Collective—where brand clarity meets soul strategy. Her “Rebrand You” framework empowers individuals to unlock their voice and own their worth.
🎟️ Don’t miss her virtual workshop: Exploring Your Origin Story on August 20
🌐 Learn More: https://nufirecollective.com/

From the Hosts: G-Rex & Dirty Skittles
Host Reflections:

Dirty Skittles shares how a 30-minute paint exercise became a life-changing anxiety tool—and how she’s found healing through curiosity, WWI love letters, and gaming.

G-Rex opens up about the lifesaving role of boundaries, therapy, laughter, and even a daily raccoon video habit.

The duo gets honest about podcasting challenges, co-hosting wins, and the episodes that hit them the hardest (shoutout to Bookie ❤️).

They also take questions from listeners and share personal stories of survival, regret, and resilience.

Episode Chapters

[00:06] Welcome + Reflections on Growth

[06:00] Listener Question: How Do You Stay Present?

[14:00] Laughter as Healing

[20:00] Removing the Mask & Asking for Help

[34:00] Guest Recaps: Lessons That Stayed with Us

[56:30] The Power of 988 + Crisis Resources

[57:00] Looking Ahead to Season 13

We Want to Hear from You
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August 19, 2025

Mental Health Breakthroughs: Lessons, Laughter & Growth from Season 12

1 hour

💬 Got thoughts about this episode? We’d love your feedback—drop us a written message or voice note here: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a

🧠 Mental Health Quote of the Week

"You don’t have to fix everything in one day. Whatever helps you get to the next minute, the next hour, or the next day—do that." — G-Rex

🎧 Meet Our Season 12 Guests & What They Taught Us

Kate

Key Takeaways:

Burnout is a message—listen before it screams.

Your brain and heart must work together for true well-being.

Action Items:

Set a daily check-in to evaluate your emotional boundaries.

Try heart-focused breathing as a grounding practice.

Tim

Key Takeaways:

Masculinity and vulnerability can (and should) coexist.

Healing yourself is essential before guiding others.

Action Items:

Reflect on your self-worth beyond your profession.

Have an honest check-in with a male friend or mentor.

Richard

Key Takeaways:

Addiction recovery is possible through love and purpose.

Creating safe spaces saves lives.

Action Items:

Support a local recovery center by volunteering or making a donation.

Begin a daily gratitude practice focused on your healing journey.

Marie

Key Takeaways:

Grief doesn’t end love—it evolves it.

You can choose light, even in darkness.

Action Items:

Write a letter to someone you’ve lost.

Begin a ritual (like lighting a candle) to honor grief.

Melissa

Key Takeaways:

Plant medicine can help unlock buried trauma.

True healing requires trust and surrender.

Action Items:

Research trauma-informed ayahuasca retreats.

Start a journal to record your emotional blocks and breakthroughs.

Beth & Noel

Key Takeaways:

DBT and mindfulness are powerful in long-term recovery.

Caregiving impacts mental health—and deserves its support.

Action Items:

Create a self-care routine for both partners.

Explore caregiver-specific support groups and DBT tools.

Amita

Key Takeaways:

Menopause is a new chapter, not the end of your story.

Mindfulness and holistic care help women reclaim this stage.

Action Items:

Visit https://nourishdoc.com for curated wellness support.

Track your symptoms mindfully using journaling or a dedicated app.

Leigh

Key Takeaways:

Journaling is one of the most accessible healing tools.

Expressive writing brings clarity and emotional release.

Action Items:

Begin a “3-minute check-in” journal daily.

Use emojis or color codes to reflect your mood.

Emily

Key Takeaways:

Surviving trauma gives you the power to support others.

Speaking out is the first step to breaking stigma.

Action Items:

Learn more about the 988 Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org

Share that number with others in your life—it could save someone.

From the Hosts: G-Rex & Dirty Skittles
Host Reflections:

Dirty Skittles shares how a 30-minute paint exercise became a life-changing anxiety tool—and how she’s found healing through curiosity, WWI love letters, and gaming.

G-Rex opens up about the lifesaving role of boundaries, therapy, laughter, and even a daily raccoon video habit.

The duo gets honest about podcasting challenges, co-hosting wins, and the episodes that hit them the hardest (shoutout to Bookie ❤️).

They also take questions from listeners and share personal stories of survival, regret, and resilience.

Episode Chapters

[00:06] Welcome + Reflections on Growth

[06:00] Listener Question: How Do You Stay Present?

[14:00] Laughter as Healing

[20:00] Removing the Mask & Asking for Help

[34:00] Guest Recaps: Lessons That Stayed with Us

[56:30] The Power of 988 + Crisis Resources

[57:00] Looking Ahead to Season 13

We Want to Hear from You
🗣️ Drop your thoughts here (voice or written): https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a