A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice

Rethinking and Reworking A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice


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Episode Summary:
When standard treatments for depression stopped working, I found myself in uncharted territory—searching for healing in unexpected places. This episode marks the relaunch of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice—and the beginning of a deeply personal journey through soul sickness, alternative medicine, holotropic breathwork, and the longing for true community.

Join me as I share what led to the podcast's rebrand, how I began exploring alternative healing modalities, and why this space now exists as a lifeline for anyone navigating profound inner work.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • Why I started this podcast—and why I kept the name
  • My experience with depression, despite “doing everything right”
  • The surprising moment my doctor called it soul sickness
  • My first retreat at Omega and what it unlocked
  • Starting psychedelic-assisted therapy—and tapering off antidepressants
  • The intensity (and relief) of medicine journeys and somatic release
  • How DBT skills helped me survive the chaos
  • Discovering community through holotropic breathwork
  • Meeting Katy—and how soul friendships can change everything
  • Why this podcast is now a resource for integration, community, and support

This is a space for the brave—those walking through the fire of healing, and those curious about what happens when traditional care falls short. You are not alone.

Resources & Mentions:

  • Omega Institute – Relax & Write Workshop
  • Holotropic Breathwork at Kripalu
  • Learn more or connect: rebekahshackney.com
  • Follow on Instagram: @atherapisttakesherownadvice

Next Episode Preview:
Don’t miss our next conversation with a local mom who found healing through shamanic work out now, plus two new tools in the next few weeks: a bilateral stimulation to support sleep and a meditation to help navigate difficult relationships.

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A Therapist Takes Her Own AdviceBy Rebekah Shackney

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