Stories of a Dandelion

By Gina Rhett - Next Generation Mental Health Podcast

Welcome to the podcast! My name is Gina, I am the host of the podcast. This podcast is around sharing stories of military brats and their struggle with mental health in order to help the next generati... more

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The podcast currently has 94 episodes available.

Stories of a Dandelion episodes:

January 20, 2025 How To Be An Average Hybrid Athlete
TRAILER FOR THE AVERAGE HYBRID ATHLETE:
This year I have a goal of biking a 100-mile race. With this series I will be sharing the progress and setbacks that happen along the way and how I adapt to them. Growing up I was the kid who would quit because I could not play every position or because I just did not feel I was good enough to do what I was doing. With this challenge and series, I want to prove to myself that no matter the obstacle I can and will do this 100-mile race and I want to inspire others to see that your past does not define you. What you do today and the day after is what sets you up to the person you want to be.
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2min
January 13, 2025 How To Make Adulting Easier
S3 EP17
I just got to my 6 month mark here in Texas, which means I have officially been adulting on my own for 6 months lol. I wanted to share a couple of the lessons... okay 6 lessons that I have learned in the last 6 months. All have helped me grow in this new season and I thought it might help you too.
In this episode, we discuss:
* 6 lessons I have learned in the last 6 months
* Why the right community is important
* Why its okay to not take life too seriously
* Why It is important to take rest
Mental Health Resources:
Suicide Prevention: ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.html⁠
Headstrong Therapy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theheadstrongproject.org/get-help/⁠⁠
Follow Me:
Stories Of A Dandelion Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dandelion_diaries10/⁠
Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcNFPBbHV06qxG6PYA0QHow⁠
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1SuGgmBW88gL68YI8scR2E
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39min
January 06, 2025 2024 Reflection & Goals for 2025
S3 EP16
Happy New Year!! Here is to 2025!! Today I am sharing my goals for 2025 and reflecting on the ups and downs of 2024. And the biggest challenge of my life that I am preparing to do at the end of the year.
In this episode, we discuss:
* Reflecting on the changes and growth of 2024
* Moving across the country
* My goals for 2025
* The biggest challenge I will face in 2025
Mental Health Resources:
Suicide Prevention: ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.html⁠
Headstrong Therapy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theheadstrongproject.org/get-help/⁠⁠
Follow Me:
Stories Of A Dandelion Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dandelion_diaries10/⁠
Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcNFPBbHV06qxG6PYA0QHow⁠
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1SuGgmBW88gL68YI8scR2E
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1h 9min
December 23, 2024 Why You Shouldn't Let One Decision Derail Your Life
S3 EP15 (TEA TIME EPISODE)
This week I wanted to share little more of my story with you. Some times things in life will try to derail us from the life we are meant to live. Close us off from the people who love us the most and stop us from being everything we were created to be. One decision almost did that to me. I started to become a shell of myself until I decided to take back control of what I knew to be true and live the life I am created to live. And today I share with you why you should do the same. Don't let one decision stop you from reaching your greatness.
In this episode, we discuss:
* How moving to the states made me a shell of a person
* When I realized it was time to stop letting life happening to me
* How shifting my mindset got me back in control of my life* Now it is time for you to take back your life in 2025
Mental Health Resources:
Suicide Prevention: ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.html⁠
Headstrong Therapy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theheadstrongproject.org/get-help/⁠⁠
Follow Me:
Stories Of A Dandelion Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dandelion_diaries10/⁠
Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcNFPBbHV06qxG6PYA0QHow⁠
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1SuGgmBW88gL68YI8scR2E
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41min
December 16, 2024 Why Let Money Ruin Your Holiday
S3 EP14 (TEA TIME EPISODE)
It is that time of year again. The holidays and the time of year when our pockets get empty real quick and that some times can lead to depression and anxiety. Today I share some of the anxieties that I have had about buying gifts this time of year and how a shift in mindset has helped me release the power that money has had on me in the past.
In this episode, we discuss:
* The financial struggles of the holiday season
* Why budgeting is important during the holiday season
* The holidays are more than just gifts and decorations
Mental Health Resources:
Suicide Prevention: ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.html⁠
Headstrong Therapy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theheadstrongproject.org/get-help/⁠⁠
Follow Me:
Stories Of A Dandelion Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dandelion_diaries10/⁠
Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcNFPBbHV06qxG6PYA0QHow⁠
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1SuGgmBW88gL68YI8scR2E
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29min
December 09, 2024 Why You Should Listen To This Podcast
S3 EP13 (TEA TIME EPISODE
Today I share the story of why I started the Stories Of A Dandelion podcast. I have been asked by multiple guest on the reason behind the podcast. So I thought why not make a podcast episode out of it. This was not an easy episode to record but I believe hearing the reason behind Stories Of A Dandelion will help you guys understand why I believe this podcast is important for military brats and mental health. This is our dandelion story.
In this episode, we discuss:
* The reason behind the podcast
* Why this podcast is important to this for military brats
* The future plans I have for this podcast
Mental Health Resources:
Suicide Prevention: ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.html⁠
Headstrong Therapy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theheadstrongproject.org/get-help/⁠⁠
Follow Me:
Stories Of A Dandelion Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dandelion_diaries10/⁠
Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcNFPBbHV06qxG6PYA0QHow⁠
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1SuGgmBW88gL68YI8scR2E
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26min
November 11, 2024 Beyond The Linear Route: Exploring Different Paths To Success w/ Sha'Air
Sha’Air is a daughter, friend, sister, and military brat. She wasn’t your typical military brat moving from place to place. She had the opportunity to really settle down in some of the places she lived. Including Belgium, where she quickly became known for her beautiful voice. She ended up singing at any and every event. She found what she loved to do at a young age and wanted to pursue that after high school. But life got in the way and kept presenting challenges that made her have to shift from the dream she once had. As she learns to reconnect with the brave 18 year old self she was. Sha’Air is looking to get back to being the artist she dreamed of as a kid, but this time in a new way. This is her dandelion story.
In this episode, we discuss:
* How she fell in love with music, dancing, and acting
* Her life as a military brat
* The challenges she faced after college
* What she learned about herself while living in New York
* How she is using this new path to go after a new passion as an artist
Mental Health Resources:
Suicide Prevention: ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.html⁠Headstrong Therapy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theheadstrongproject.org/get-help/

Sha'Air Music & Website Links:
Music: https://too.fm/7bey5k6
Website: https://shaspace.carrd.co/

⁠⁠Follow Me:
Stories Of A Dandelion Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dandelion_diaries10/⁠
Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcNFPBbHV06qxG6PYA0QHow
⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1SuGgmBW88gL68YI8scR2E
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1h 32min
October 28, 2024 End of An Era: How To Be Positive In The Face of Change w/ Nastasija
Nastasija is a daughter, friend, sister, and military brat. She moved to Belgium in high school and unlike a lot of kids her age, she was excited for what was to come in the new place, and attach whatever came with it. Maybe it was because she moved 2 other times before that and the first one being to the United States. Or was it her parents, who helped shape her to see each change or end has an opportunity to create a better beginning. She has carried this way of living with every chapter of her life and today she shares the importance of looking at the unknown like the glass is half full and not empty.
In this episode, we discuss:
* Her first move as a military brat
* How her parents created an environment to embrace change
* How Belgium helped shaped her to be the person she is
* The future she is looking to create for herself
Mental Health Resources:
Suicide Prevention: ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.html⁠
Headstrong Therapy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theheadstrongproject.org/get-help/⁠⁠
Follow Brandon:
Twitch: twitch.tv/denowaffles
Follow Me:
Stories Of A Dandelion Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dandelion_diaries10/⁠
Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcNFPBbHV06qxG6PYA0QHow⁠
Spotify: ⁠@uGgmBW88gL68YI8scR2E
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55min
October 21, 2024 Distance Makes The Love Grow Stronger: How To Go The Distance In Your Relationship w/ Brandon & Vici
Brandon and Vici met in high school in the bowling alley of all places (listen to hear the whole meet cute). Brandon is a military brat who grew up just like every other military brat, moving from place to place. Vici is a girl who grew up in mostly one place as a German military brat. Now Brandon lives in the United States and Vici lives in Europe and they are dating. Dating across the waters no less, lol. Today they share the challenges and hardships that comes with long distance relationships. As well as the lessons, growth, and beauty that has come from with it. A lot of society believes that long distance can’t work. So did I at one point in my life but for the right person the distance is worth it. So join us on this journey down memory lane of their relationship and how they have made it possible to thrive in the distance between them.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The first time they met (Meet Cute)
• The hardships and challenges that comes with long distance
• What they have learned from being in a long distance relationship
• Why knowing each others love language is important in a long distance relationship
• Will they be together in the next 5 years
Mental Health Resources:
Suicide Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.html
Headstrong Therapy: https://www.sondermind.com/https://theheadstrongproject.org/get-help/
Follow Me:
Stories Of A Dandelion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesofadandelion/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcNFPBbHV06qxG6PYA0QHow
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SuGgmBW88gL68YI8scR2E
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1h 3min
October 16, 2024 Quick Talk 3: Focusing On What's Ahead w/ Liz
In todays Quick Talk comes from the conversation Liz and I had a couple of weeks ago. She shares why she came to the advice that she shared earlier in the hour long episode. Looking back at life always gives you a perspective that will help you grow into your future.

Mental Health Resources:
Suicide Prevention: ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.html⁠
Headstrong Therapy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theheadstrongproject.org/get-help/⁠⁠

Follow Me:
Stories Of A Dandelion Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dandelion_diaries10/⁠
Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcNFPBbHV06qxG6PYA0QHow⁠
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1SuGgmBW88gL68YI8scR2E
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13min

FAQs about Stories of a Dandelion:

How many episodes does Stories of a Dandelion have?

The podcast currently has 94 episodes available.