Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

• Therapy Isn’t Scary: Breaking Mental Health Myths with Dr. Bonnie Wims

  🌟 Welcome to Season 11 We’re kicking off Season 11 with a powerful, heart-first conversation designed to help anyone who’s ever felt unsure about therapy or struggled to believe they deserve healing. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Bonnie Wims, a New York City-based Counseling Psychologist and host of Therapy Deconstructed. Bonnie opens up about her mental health journey—growing up in a home marked by trauma, chasing success as a way to quiet fear, and eventually learning to sit with the voice in her head that said she wasn’t enough. If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy can help, or if you’re the problem, this episode is a reminder: you are not broken, and you’re not alone. We’re proud to be the 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health and the 2024 Women In Podcasting Award Winner for Best Mental Health Podcast, with over 1 million downloads. We’re building a brave, compassionate community—one honest conversation at a time. 💬 Your feedback means the world to us! Share your thoughts or drop a voice message: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a 🧠 Quote of the Episode “You’re not broken. Life is hard, and things happen to you, but you deserve happiness and fulfillment just like anybody else.” — Dr. Bonnie Wims 👩‍⚕️ Meet Our Guest: Dr. Bonnie Wims Dr. Bonnie Wims knows what it means to survive trauma while chasing success and wondering why it still doesn’t feel like enough. Raised in Colorado in an abusive home, she learned early to shrink herself to survive. Even after earning a doctorate, moving to London, and starting a thriving private practice, she still wrestled with fear—until therapy helped her meet that fear with compassion instead of avoidance. Now, Bonnie helps others do the same through her work and her podcast, Therapy Deconstructed. She’s on a mission to help you stop hiding and start healing. Connect with Dr. Bonnie Wims: Website: https://www.bonniewims.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wimsassociates/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbonniewims/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapydeconstructedpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbonniewims/ Podcast: https://www.bonniewims.com/podcast/ 🎧 Podcast Shoutout! We love supporting fellow creators, especially when they’re as real and funny as Caitlin & Jenny of How to Be a Grownup! This hilarious and heartfelt podcast helps moms laugh, learn, and survive the chaos of adulting. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-grownup-a-humorous-guide-for-moms-with-ck-gk/id1600435714 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18bYm4GWnS5JKiKcTqRQsT Website: https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/episodes 🔑 Key Takeaways Therapy is a safe space where you can finally be honest with yourself. That voice telling you you’re “too much” is often fear pretending to protect you. You don’t have to stay with the first therapist you meet—finding the right fit matters. ✅ Action Items Track your self-talk — Begin noticing how you speak to yourself and ask: “Would I say this to someone I love?” Take a small first step — Reach out to a therapist or call 988 if you’re in crisis. Remember you have choices — If your current therapist isn’t a good fit, it’s okay to move on. ⏱️ Episode Highlights 00:00 – Meet Bonnie and welcome to Season 11 03:00 – Why fear keeps people out of therapy 08:00 – Bonnie’s childhood and internalizing pain 14:00 – Her first experiences with therapy as a client 22:00 – The power of “speed dating” your therapist 35:00 – How self-talk shapes our emotional health 44:00 – What she’d tell her 6-year-old self 50:00 – Tools for calming your nervous system and building new patterns 📲 Subscribe, Rate & Review Don't miss future episodes of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and help us spread the message that mental health conversations are for everyone. ⭐ Leave a review here: https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #DrBonnieWims #TherapyDeconstructedPodcast #TherapyIsntScary #TraumaHealing #YouAreNotBroken #HealingJourney #EndTheStigma #SelfWorth #TherapyTools #TalkTherapy #SpeedDateYourTherapist #TherapistTalk #PodcastTherapy #AnxietyHelp #DepressionRecovery #SafeSpacesMatter ***************************************************************************🌟 Help California Wildfire Victims 🌟American Red Cross – Wildfire Relief: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html California Community Foundation – Wildfire Recovery: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/ California Fire Foundation – Wildfire & Disaster Relief: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/disaster-relief/GoFundMe – California Wildfire Relief: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/californiaLos Angeles Fire Department Foundation: https://supportlafd.org/Your support, big or small, can help relieve those in need. Thank you for making a difference! 💛***************************************************************************If You Need Support, Reach OutIf you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.orgCanada: Call or Text 988 — 988.caWorldwide: Find a HelplineMental Health Resources and Tools: The Help HubStay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesOfficial Website: goesoninourheads.netFacebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheadsInstagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittlesLinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesJoin Our Newsletter: Sign Up HereMerch Store: goesoninourheads.shopAudio Editing by NJz Audio

  --------  

  54:48
• Middle Fingers, Mental Health, and Milestones: Wrapping Season 10 with Love and Laughter

  In this heartfelt and hilarious season finale, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles reflect on the ten powerful episodes from season 10 that spotlight real mental health journeys—from grief and sobriety to anxiety and radical self-love. With their signature blend of humor, honesty, and heart, they revisit the lessons, laughs, and middle fingers that made Season 10 unforgettable. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is an award-winning mental health podcast, proudly named the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health and the 2024 Women In Podcasting Best Mental Health Podcast 🏆. 🎉 We’ve also hit over 1 MILLION downloads—thanks to YOU, our amazing listeners! 🗣️ Got thoughts? Share your feedback or leave us a voice memo here: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a “Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you’re going.” – Noam Shpancer 🧠 What Went Down with G-Rex & Dirty Skittles This episode isn’t just a recap—it’s a vibe 😎. G-Rex and Dirty Skittles kicked things off with their classic Zoom countdown chaos (complete with double middle fingers 🖕🖕), laughed at how their intro has become ritual therapy, and reflected on what Season 10 taught them personally and as podcast hosts. Season 10 Life Lessons They Shared: 💬 Therapy is everywhere – Especially when you’re recording with your bestie. 💡 Mental health is a lifelong practice, and each guest brought a new tool for the toolbox. 🌱 Purpose after pain is powerful – G-Rex shared how her new podcast, The Survivors, was born out of deep personal experience with suicide and survival. 👯‍♀️ You don’t have to do this alone – From finding your people to leaning on your partner, Season 10 reminded us that community matters. 📈 Growth is scary but worth it. From quitting jobs to starting companies, the season mirrored their transformations. 🔥 Season 10 Highlights – Meet Our Guests 💔 Lisa Sugarman Key Takeaways: Grief can revisit you at any age. Purpose can grow out of pain. Actionable Tips: Check out her crisis resources at https://helphub.co Share your story to break the silence around suicide loss and prevention. ❤️ Johnny and Cristy Key Takeaways: Healthy love requires honest work. Sobriety doesn’t erase your past—it helps rewrite your future. Actionable Tips: Attend an Al-Anon meeting to learn how to support loved ones through addiction. Prioritize boundaries even in loving relationships. 🏋️‍♂️ Curt Key Takeaways: Your pain can push you toward reinvention. Physical health feeds mental health. Actionable Tips: Start small: 15 mins of movement a day. Set a goal that excites (and slightly scares) you. 🐾 Honey Badger Key Takeaways: Grief hits everyone differently—and that’s okay. Preparing for loss is an act of love. Actionable Tips: Get a document organizer like “So I’ve Died, Now What?” Respect how others grieve, even if it looks different from your process. 🧠 Alyssa Key Takeaways: Self-care is non-negotiable. Boundaries protect your peace. Actionable Tips: Build a night routine to improve your sleep hygiene. Reframe anxiety through CBT techniques. 🍷 Hadley Key Takeaways: You don’t need a rock bottom to make a change. Sobriety can be joyful, not restrictive. Actionable Tips: Take a 30-day alcohol break and journal your experience. Explore sober communities online for support and connection. 🌸 Summer Key Takeaways: Radical honesty is a healing act. You are allowed to do what feels good—even if others don’t get it. Actionable Tips: Create a comfort ritual for tough days (music, writing, movement). Listen to Stressed, Depressed, and Anxious for real talk from someone who gets it. 🎤 G-Rex & Dirty Skittles Say… This season was a mirror, a medicine cabinet, and a masterclass all rolled into one. Whether you’re lifting weights, setting boundaries, grieving losses, or ditching the booze, we’re right there with you. Thanks for showing up and growing with us 💛 📍 Chapter Timestamps [00:00:00] – Opening chaos + countdown hijinks [00:02:15] – Reflections on podcast growth + purpose [00:05:43] – Lisa Sugarman & the birth of “The Survivors” [00:07:21] – Grieving twice: Lisa’s powerful story [00:09:55] – Honey Badger on generational grief + getting your affairs in order [00:11:17] – Johnny & Cristy’s journey through addiction and healing [00:14:05] – Curt and the healing power of fitness [00:16:39] – Alyssa on anxiety, music, and nurturing yourself [00:21:04] – Hadley reclaims her life through sobriety [00:24:03] – Summer brings the raw, real, and relatable energy [00:26:52] – Season 10 wrap-up + tools to take with you 🎧 Podcast Shoutout Shoutout to Caitlin & Jenny of How to Be a Grownup 🙌 They’re hilarious and helpful, and they are 100% your people if you navigate #MomLife with humor and heart. 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-grownup-a-humorous-guide-for-moms-with-ck-gk/id1600435714 📱 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18bYm4GWnS5JKiKcTqRQsT 🌐 Website: https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/episodes 🎙️ Subscribe, Rate, & Review Want more raw stories and radical honesty? 🔔 Subscribe to Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads ⭐ Rate & review on your favorite podcast app 📝 Leave us a review: https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews 📣 Send us a voice memo: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #PodcastTherapy #GriefJourney #SuicidePrevention #SoberLife #AnxietySupport #HealingTools #WomenInPodcasting #MenTalkMentalHealth #EmotionalWellbeing #BoundariesMatter #FitnessForTheMind #RadicalSelfCare #TherapyTalk #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealthMatters #ShitThatGoesOnInOurHeads ***************************************************************************🌟 Help California Wildfire Victims 🌟American Red Cross – Wildfire Relief: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html California Community Foundation – Wildfire Recovery: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/ California Fire Foundation – Wildfire & Disaster Relief: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/disaster-relief/GoFundMe – California Wildfire Relief: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/californiaLos Angeles Fire Department Foundation: https://supportlafd.org/Your support, big or small, can help relieve those in need. Thank you for making a difference! 💛***************************************************************************If You Need Support, Reach OutIf you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.orgCanada: Call or Text 988 — 988.caWorldwide: Find a HelplineMental Health Resources and Tools: The Help HubStay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesOfficial Website: goesoninourheads.netFacebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheadsInstagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittlesLinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesJoin Our Newsletter: Sign Up HereMerch Store: goesoninourheads.shopAudio Editing by NJz Audio

  --------  

  28:14
• Stressed, Depressed, Anxious—Summer’s Story of Survival and Self-Love

  Welcome back to Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, the award-winning mental health podcast that's not afraid to get real. In this episode, we sit down with Summer, the honest and hilarious host of Stressed, Depressed, and Anxious, to talk about living through anxiety, coping with depression, and what it really means to survive your own mind. Summer opens up about experiencing her first panic attack at 19, how writing became her emotional escape hatch, and why sometimes the simple act of spite is enough to keep going. From family stigma to workplace burnout, this conversation will hit home for anyone who's ever felt like their mental health story doesn’t “fit the mold.” We’re proud to be the 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health, the 2024 Women In Podcasting Award Winner for Best Mental Health Podcast, and the show that’s crossed over 1 million downloads worldwide. We want to hear from YOU. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us written feedback or even a voice message here: 👉 https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a 👈 🧠 “The hardest lesson I’ve had to learn is that no one is coming to save you. You have to save yourself.” – Summer 🎧 Meet Our Guest: Summer Summer is the creator and host of Stressed, Depressed, and Anxious, a podcast that brings mental health conversations out of the shadows and into the real world—with all the mess, honesty, and humor intact. A self-described survivor and storyteller, Summer was the first in her family to address her mental health struggles head-on. After enduring clinical depression at 17 and navigating anxiety attacks in her early 20s, she found comfort in therapy, journaling, and connecting with others through raw, unfiltered storytelling. Her show is a home for listeners who want more than cookie-cutter advice—to feel understood. Website: https://www.sdanxious.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdanxious/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stressedepressedanxious/ X: https://twitter.com/sd_anxious Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/stresseddepressedanxious ⏱️ Episode Chapters [00:01:00] – Meet Summer and her mental health journey [00:05:00] – First anxiety attack and the weight of misdiagnosis [00:08:30] – When anxiety shows up in everyday moments [00:11:00] – Coping with chaos through writing and laughter [00:16:00] – Breaking generational silence on mental health [00:20:00] – Mental health at work: Toxicity and burnout [00:26:00] – System failures: What happens when support isn't there [00:35:00] – What Summer would tell her 5-year-old self [00:39:00] – The courage to trust and be seen [00:41:00] – Summer’s comfort rituals and self-care toolkit ✅ Actionable Tips from This Episode Write a letter you’ll never send—a powerful and private release for stress and anger. Track your anxiety triggers. Look for repeated moments where anxiety creeps in—especially when leaving isn't an easy option. Name your emotions. Saying "I'm feeling anxious" can stop your brain from spiraling. 🧠 Takeaways That Hit Hard Mental health can be invisible, but it’s always real. Your story doesn’t have to be polished to be powerful. Empathy begins where silence ends. 🎧 Podcast Shoutout! Big shout out to Caitlin & Jenny from How to Be a Grownup! These two are a must-listen for moms and adulting humans who need to laugh, cry, and feel heard. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-grownup-a-humorous-guide-for-moms-with-ck-gk/id1600435714 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18bYm4GWnS5JKiKcTqRQsT Website: https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/episodes 💬 Subscribe, Rate & Review! Don’t miss future episodes of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads 🎧 ✔️ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app ⭐ Rate & Review to help us reach more listeners 🌐 Submit a review here: https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #sdanxious #AnxietySupport #DepressionRecovery #NormalizeTherapy #StressedDepressedAnxious #PodcastForChange #PodcastCommunity #SelfLoveJourney #MentalHealthConversations #TherapyIsCool #HealingInProgress #WomenInPodcasting #MentalHealthMatters #SurvivalStory #RawTalk #StorytellingHeals ***************************************************************************🌟 Help California Wildfire Victims 🌟American Red Cross – Wildfire Relief: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html California Community Foundation – Wildfire Recovery: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/ California Fire Foundation – Wildfire & Disaster Relief: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/disaster-relief/GoFundMe – California Wildfire Relief: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/californiaLos Angeles Fire Department Foundation: https://supportlafd.org/Your support, big or small, can help relieve those in need. Thank you for making a difference! 💛***************************************************************************If You Need Support, Reach OutIf you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.orgCanada: Call or Text 988 — 988.caWorldwide: Find a HelplineMental Health Resources and Tools: The Help HubStay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesOfficial Website: goesoninourheads.netFacebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheadsInstagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittlesLinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesJoin Our Newsletter: Sign Up HereMerch Store: goesoninourheads.shopAudio Editing by NJz Audio

  --------  

  43:38
• How Hadley Found Her Joy After Letting Go of Social Drinking

  Welcome back to another episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads! We’re not just any podcast—we’re the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health and the 2024 Women in Podcasting Best Mental Health Podcast 🏆💥 With over 1 million downloads, we’re here to normalize honest conversations about mental health, healing, and hope. In this episode, we sit down with writer, mom, and sobriety advocate Hadley Sorensen to discuss what happens when you step away from “mommy wine culture” and start listening to your mental health. We’re talking about gray area drinking, anxiety, antidepressants, and the internal shift that happens when you stop numbing out and start showing up. Hadley’s story is for anyone who thought, “I’m not that bad... so I must be fine,” while silently struggling. 💬 Got thoughts or feedback on this episode? Leave us a voice message or written note here: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a 💬 Quote of the Episode: "If it’s worsening your life, you don’t need to keep doing it. You don’t need a rock bottom to make a change." — Hadley Sorensen 💁‍♀️ Meet Our Guest – Hadley Sorensen Hadley is a mom of three boys, a passionate distance runner, and the author of The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking: “Everything in Moderation” and Other BS, which was released in 2024 and is available now. After years of participating in social drinking culture—and silently questioning her relationship with alcohol—Hadley decided to stop ignoring her intuition. Now three and a half years sober, she’s helping others realize that sobriety isn’t just for rock bottoms—it’s for anyone who wants to feel better. Find Hadley online: Website: http://www.hadleysorensen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hadley_sorensen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadley-sorensen-3bbb979/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HadleySorensenWellnessHypeGirl 🔑 Key Takeaways You don’t have to look like you have a drinking problem for it to be impacting your mental health. Alcohol can dull the effectiveness of antidepressants like Lexapro or Zoloft. Self-care starts with self-honesty—when you stop pretending everything’s fine, healing can begin. ✅ Actionable Tips Start a “feel log” – note how you feel physically/emotionally after drinking vs. when you don’t. Swap your 5PM drink for a fun, alcohol-free ritual like kombucha, tea, or mocktails. Be honest with your support circle—what would change if you told them the truth? ⏱️ Chapter Timestamps 00:02:10 – Hadley’s wake-up moment: “I’m doing this to myself” 00:10:21 – The mental health-medication-alcohol triangle 00:16:21 – Writing The Dirty Truth for gray area drinkers 00:19:47 – Breaking up with wine culture and reclaiming her peace 00:28:37 – Talking to teens about drinking in an honest, shame-free way 00:39:13 – Hadley’s real self-care toolkit (spoiler: no bubble baths) 🎧 Podcast Shout Out! We LOVE supporting other creators, and Caitlin & Jenny of How to Be a Grownup are the real deal 🙌 They’re hilarious, honest, and relatable—helping moms laugh and learn through the chaos of adulting. 🎙️ Listen here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-grownup-a-humorous-guide-for-moms-with-ck-gk/id1600435714 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18bYm4GWnS5JKiKcTqRQsT Website: https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/episodes 💥 Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Do you love what you’re hearing? Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads. Rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, or leave your review here: https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews 📣 Keep the Conversation Going Listener Feedback: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Podcast Website: https://goesoninourheads.net Hadley's Book: The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking – Available now on Amazon and major booksellers #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #SobrietyJourney #SoberCurious #MentalHealthMatters#GrayAreaDrinking #AlcoholFreeLiving #SoberLife #PostpartumMentalHealth #WomenAndSobriety#MomLifeBalance #MentalHealthSupport #NoMoreShame #SelfCareOverSpirits #TherapyWorks #AnxietyRecovery #LexaproLife #BreakTheStigma#NormalizeSobriety #HealingJourney #EmotionalWellbeing #FindYourJoy #Grex #DirtySkittles#HadleySorensen #WellnessWarrior #EndTheStigma #DepressionSupport ***************************************************************************🌟 Help California Wildfire Victims 🌟American Red Cross – Wildfire Relief: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html California Community Foundation – Wildfire Recovery: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/ California Fire Foundation – Wildfire & Disaster Relief: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/disaster-relief/GoFundMe – California Wildfire Relief: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/californiaLos Angeles Fire Department Foundation: https://supportlafd.org/Your support, big or small, can help relieve those in need. Thank you for making a difference! 💛***************************************************************************If You Need Support, Reach OutIf you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.orgCanada: Call or Text 988 — 988.caWorldwide: Find a HelplineMental Health Resources and Tools: The Help HubStay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesOfficial Website: goesoninourheads.netFacebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheadsInstagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittlesLinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesJoin Our Newsletter: Sign Up HereMerch Store: goesoninourheads.shopAudio Editing by NJz Audio

  --------  

  43:54
• Anxiety, Self-Trust, and Joy: A Mental Health Deep Dive with Alyssa

  This week on Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, we’re joined by the incredible Alyssa Kushner, LCSW—a licensed therapist and fierce mental health advocate who helps clients navigate anxiety, trauma, burnout, and self-doubt. In this honest and empowering conversation, Alyssa shares how she built her private practice, overcame impostor syndrome, and framed her approach to self-trust and joy heading into 2025. Whether you’re feeling paralyzed by perfectionism or just trying to figure out where to begin, Alyssa’s story and practical insights will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired to take that next step. And hey, we’re not just your average mental health podcast—we’re officially award-winning! 🎉 In 2024, we won the People’s Choice Podcast Award for Health and the Women in Podcasting Award for Best Mental Health Podcast. Oh,—and we also passed 1 million downloads! Thank you for being part of this growing, stigma-breaking, soul-nourishing community. 🗣 Got feedback? Leave us a message or drop your thoughts here: 📢 https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a 💬 Quote of the Episode "The relationship you have with yourself is the most important one you’ll ever nurture." – Alyssa 👤 Meet Our Guest: Alyssa Kushner, LCSW Alyssa is a licensed clinical social worker providing virtual therapy in NY, NJ, MD & D.C. She specializes in: Anxiety, trauma & burnout People-pleasing & perfectionism ADHD, disordered eating, & body image Relationship patterns & self-worth Her approach is relational, trauma-informed, somatic, and holistic—infused with creativity, mindfulness, and compassion. 📌 Learn More About Alyssa: Bio: https://bio.site/alyssakushnerlcsw Website: https://www.ak-psychotherapy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssaktherapy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssakushner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AKPsychotherapyLCSW TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssaktherapy 🧩 Key Takeaways Your anxiety is a signal, not a flaw. Impostor syndrome happens to everyone—yes, even therapists. Joy is powerful, even when it has no “purpose.” ✅ Action Steps You Can Try Today 💛 Try mindful self-compassion by placing your hand over your heart and speaking kindly to yourself. 🧠 When self-doubt hits, ask: “Is this my voice—or someone else’s?” 🎨 Do something joyful just because it feels good. ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Cold weather banter 🧤 03:00 – Meet Alyssa + her path to therapy 04:45 – Anxiety, wellness basics, and sobriety 10:00 – What joy and self-permission look like in 2025 20:00 – Sleep, exercise, reframing thoughts 28:00 – Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory explained 30:00 – Owning impostor syndrome 35:00 – How to let go of perfection 37:00 – Wrapping with joy, calm, and clarity 📚 Resources Mentioned Mel Robbins: Let Them Theory – https://www.melrobbins.com/blog/the-let-them-theory Inside Out 2 (Movie) – Emotional education for families Mindful Self-Compassion – https://self-compassion.org/ 🎧 Podcast Shout out! We LOVE supporting other creators—and Caitlin & Jenny of How to Be a Grownup are the real deal 🙌 They’re hilarious, honest, and relatable—helping moms laugh and learn through the chaos of adulting. 🎙️ Listen here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-grownup-a-humorous-guide-for-moms-with-ck-gk/id1600435714 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18bYm4GWnS5JKiKcTqRQsT Website: https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/episodes 🌟 Subscribe, Rate, and Review! If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for more amazing mental health convos. Leave us a review to help others discover our community: 📝 https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #AKPsychotherapy #Grex #DirtySkittles #TherapistTalks #PodcastForHealing #WomenInPodcasting #MentalHealthTools #LetThemTheory #JoyAndGrowth #ImposterSyndromeHelp #AnxietySupport #TherapyConversations ***************************************************************************🌟 Help California Wildfire Victims 🌟American Red Cross – Wildfire Relief: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html California Community Foundation – Wildfire Recovery: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/ California Fire Foundation – Wildfire & Disaster Relief: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/disaster-relief/GoFundMe – California Wildfire Relief: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/californiaLos Angeles Fire Department Foundation: https://supportlafd.org/Your support, big or small, can help relieve those in need. Thank you for making a difference! 💛***************************************************************************If You Need Support, Reach OutIf you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.orgCanada: Call or Text 988 — 988.caWorldwide: Find a HelplineMental Health Resources and Tools: The Help HubStay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesOfficial Website: goesoninourheads.netFacebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheadsInstagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittlesLinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesJoin Our Newsletter: Sign Up HereMerch Store: goesoninourheads.shopAudio Editing by NJz Audio

  --------  

  40:02

More Health & Wellness podcasts

Trending Health & Wellness podcasts

About Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads