Christine Hummel sits down with Andressa—editor, mom of three, wife, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) clinician—to unpack self-reinvention, faith transitions, and the courage to take up space. They trace Andressa’s journey from a mission in Belgium/Netherlands to early marriage, career pivots, discovering TMS, leaving the LDS Church, and reclaiming creativity through writing and community theater. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by “being wrong,” this conversation is a blueprint for moving anyway.

Guest bio

Andressa is a Utah-based editor who splits time between motherhood, graphic design, and administering TMS therapy for depression/anxiety. A lifelong reader and journaler, she’s rediscovering her creative voice while navigating a major faith transition and leaning into “Why not me?” as a life mantra.

Content advisory / sensitivity note

This episode discusses religious belief and faith transitions, mental-health treatments (TMS), and anxiety/depression in a supportive, non-graphic way.

Key takeaways

1. Action precedes confidence. Andressa’s career breaks came from volunteering when no one else raised a hand.
2. Safety ≠ comfort. She distinguishes discomfort (growth) from unsafety (don’t do it).
3. Multiple truths can coexist. Gratitude for her upbringing and clarity to choose different.
4. “Why not me?” A practical reframe for auditions, jobs, and creative risks.
5. Parenting through transition. Model curiosity, invite questions, and emphasize agency.
6. Writing as return. Returning to early loves (reading/journaling) reignites purpose.
7. TMS 101. A non-chemical, non-invasive option for treatment-resistant depression/anxiety.