Welcome to a new chapter of Stories Keeping Insight Through Survival, also known as SKITS.

In this welcome episode, I share why I’m restarting the podcast, what SKITS will explore, and what you can expect from future episodes.

This podcast is a space for honest conversations about mental health, healing, survival, and breaking cycles. It isn’t about having perfect answers or a perfectly finished healing journey. It’s about sharing real experiences, reflecting on what we’ve learned, and helping people feel less alone.

In this episode:

• Why I’m starting SKITS again• The meaning behind Stories Keeping Insight Through Survival• What future episodes may cover• Why stories don’t need a perfect ending to matter• How you can share your story on the podcast

Share your story

I’d love for SKITS to include more than my own experiences.

You can join me as a podcast guest using your name, or you can choose to remain anonymous. We can discuss your boundaries, topics you don’t want included, and what would help you feel comfortable before anything is recorded.

Email [email protected] and include:

• A brief overview of the story or topic you’d like to discuss• Whether you’d like to use your name or remain anonymous• Any boundaries or concerns you’d like me to know about

Reaching out doesn’t commit you to recording an episode. We can have a conversation first and decide whether it feels right.

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Content note

SKITS discusses mental health, survival, trauma, healing, and other potentially sensitive experiences. Please listen in a way that feels safe for you.

This podcast shares personal experiences and general information. It isn’t therapy, medical advice, or a replacement for professional mental health support.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, contact emergency services in your area. Crisis and mental health support below for Australia.

Crisis and mental health support in Australia

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000) or go to your nearest emergency department.

Lifeline: Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14, or access online chat. Support is available 24/7.

Suicide Call Back Service: Call 1300 659 467 for free, nationwide 24/7 phone or online counselling for people affected by suicide.

Beyond Blue: Call 1300 22 4636 or access online support for mental health information, brief counselling and referrals.

Kids Helpline: Call 1800 55 1800 for children, teenagers and young adults.

13YARN: Call 13 92 76 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people seeking crisis support.

This podcast shares personal experiences and general information. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a replacement for professional support.

In this deeply personal episode of the SKITS Podcast, I open a letter I never sent; to the woman who birthed me.

I talk about the kind of mother I became because of the mother I never had. I share what fear-based parenting taught me, how trauma still lives in my body, and why I chose to break the cycle instead of repeat it.

This episode explores generational trauma, emotional abuse, and the haunting presence of unresolved pain; but also the healing that comes from choosing love, softness, and safety in your own home.

You’ll hear about:

• Learning what not to be as a parent
• How childhood trauma shows up in the everyday
• Living in a nervous system that still believes it’s not safe
• The grief of growing up without an apology
• And the long, complicated path to forgiveness

🔔 Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of emotional abuse, estrangement, and trauma. Please listen with care.

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In this very official first episode of SKITS: Stories Keeping Insights Through Survival, join your host El as they introduce the deeply personal journey behind this podcast. SKITS is born out of El’s own life experiences and the traumas that have shaped who they are today.

Discover what SKITS stands for and the powerful meaning behind it. El shares their motivation for starting this podcast, revealing how sharing personal stories of resilience and overcoming adversity can be a source of healing and connection.

In this episode, you’ll learn about El’s background, the challenges they’ve faced, and how these experiences inspired the creation of SKITS. This podcast aims to be a space for open conversations about trauma, mental health, and the journey to healing. By sharing their stories—and inviting guests to do the same—El hopes to create a supportive community of empowerment and understanding.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child abandonment, disordered eating, drug use, sexual assault, miscarriage, and a tragic death, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to one of these Australian services:

• Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (mental health support)
• 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 (support for sexual assault, domestic, and family violence)

If you ever feel unsafe or in danger, please call 000 immediately. Take care of yourself, and feel free to pause or skip this episode if you need to.

Tune in to find comfort, inspiration, and a sense of solidarity in the shared human experience. Remember, no matter what you’re going through, you are not alone. Together, we can find strength in our stories.

Don’t forget to subscribe to SKITS and follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes and join the conversation.

https://www.instagram.com/theskitspodcast

In this unofficial first episode of SKITS, Stories Keeping Insights Through Survival, join your host El as they introduce the deeply personal journey behind this podcast. SKITS is born out of El's own life experiences and the traumas that have shaped who they are today.

Discover what SKITS stands for and the powerful meaning behind it. El shares their motivation for starting this podcast, revealing how sharing personal stories of resilience and overcoming adversity can be a source of healing and connection.

In this episode, you’ll learn a little about El's background, the challenges they've faced, and how these experiences inspired the creation of SKITS. This podcast aims to be a space for open conversations about trauma, mental health, and the journey to healing. By sharing their stories and inviting guests to do the same, El hopes to create a supportive community of empowerment and understanding.

Tune in to find comfort, inspiration, and a sense of solidarity in the shared human experience. Remember, no matter what you're going through, you are not alone. Together, we can find strength in our stories.

Don’t forget to subscribe to SKITS and follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes and join the conversation.

https://www.instagram.com/theskitspodcast