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.
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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 12Meet 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 healingAction Steps:
Practice saying “no” without apology
Identify one boundary you’ve outgrown — and reset it2. Pearl – Grief, Goodbye, and Growth
Takeaways:
You can grieve relationships while choosing peace
Transforming pain into purpose is powerfulAction Steps:
Write a goodbye letter to something or someone holding you back
Channel grief into something creative or supportive3. Val – Living with OCD and Intrusive Thoughts
Takeaways:
OCD involves much more than cleanliness
Intrusive thoughts are common and manageableAction Steps:
Learn more at https://iocdf.org
Practice compassion when someone shares their mental health struggle4. Suzanne – The NOPE Coach
Takeaways:
“No” is not rude — it’s necessary
Boundaries are a muscle you buildAction Steps:
Say no to one thing that drains you
Make a list of your top five energy boundaries5. Stephanie – Understanding Irrational Fears
Takeaways:
All fears deserve space and understanding
Humor helps in facing what scares usAction Steps:
Talk openly about a fear you’ve hidden
Try journaling about its origins and emotional impact6. Linda – Crystal Sister and Grief Survivor
Takeaways:
It’s possible to carry both joy and grief
Choosing joy is a form of resilienceAction Steps:
Start a simple daily gratitude list
Light a candle in honor of someone you miss and say their name aloud7. Yalda – Postpartum Psychosis and Advocacy
Takeaways:
Maternal mental health needs more open dialogue
Recovery can begin with a single brave conversationAction Steps:
Share this episode with a new mom
Visit https://postpartum.net for resources and support8. Amy – Childhood Trauma to Community Builder
Takeaways:
You can rewrite your narrative
Healing thrives in communityAction Steps:
Plant something symbolic of growth
Create or join a support circle in your area9. Austin – From Surviving to Leading
Takeaways:
Childhood trauma can fuel meaningful purpose
Safe adults change livesAction Steps:
Volunteer with a youth program
Write a list of lessons you wish you knew at age 1010. Ilise – Therapist, Podcaster, Joy Seeker
Takeaways:
Boundaries are lifelong work
Reclaiming joy is a form of healingAction Steps:
Reconnect with a hobby that makes you feel free
Remove one “should” from your weekly routineSpecial Shout-Out: Women Supporting Women
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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 PreviewSubscribe, Rate & Review
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