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Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

By: G-Rex and Dirty Skittles Bleav
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 ”Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads” is a podcast that emerged from G-Rex’s personal mental health journey, starting with a breakdown in 2022. Supported by her wife, 988, and a higher power, G-Rex found healing and vowed to destigmatize mental health struggles. With best friend Dirty Skittles, the podcast tackles life’s challenges with humor and honesty, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue. Listeners join their engaging discussions on relationships, parenting, pop culture, and mental health, gaining practical tips and a sense of community. Through laughter and camaraderie, the podcast offers empowerment and solidarity, reminding everyone that it’s okay not to be okay and encouraging reaching out for support. Ultimately, ”Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads” is a beacon of hope, humor, and companionship, advocating for mental health awareness and inclusivity.© 2023 Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • G-Rex and Dirty Skittles on Reclaiming Your Authentic Self | Season 16 Mental Health Recap

    G-Rex and Dirty Skittles on Reclaiming Your Authentic Self | Season 16 Mental Health Recap
    Mar 17 2026
    Season 16 has been a powerful ride. In this special finale, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles reflect on the wisdom, healing, and hard-earned lessons shared by this season’s incredible guests—all centered around one powerful truth: reclaiming your authentic self is one of the bravest things you can do. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), a 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), the 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner for Best Mental Health Podcast, and the 2026 NYC Podcast Awards Audience Award Winner for Best Hosts, with over 4 million downloads and counting. Feedback Link We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here:https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “Reclaiming your authentic self means letting go of who you were told to be and choosing who you truly are.” Episode Description Season 16 of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads brought together powerful voices in mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Throughout the season, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sat down with professionals, advocates, and individuals with lived experiences who shared honest stories about healing, boundaries, trauma recovery, and rediscovering identity. Each episode peeled back another layer of what it really means to prioritize mental health in a world that often tells us to push through and stay silent. Our guests spoke openly about navigating difficult life experiences, learning to forgive themselves, and building healthier relationships with others and with themselves. What emerged across these conversations was a powerful theme: authenticity. Healing begins when we allow ourselves to be seen honestly—without shame, without masks, and without the pressure to be perfect. Some guests brought professional insight from decades of work in psychology, counseling, or advocacy. Others shared deeply personal journeys of overcoming adversity and reclaiming their voice. Together, these stories formed a season that reminded us of the importance of talking openly about mental health. In this season finale, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles reflect on the lessons that resonated the most and celebrate the incredible community that continues to grow around these conversations. Because when we share our stories, we help others realize they’re not alone. SEO Keywords: mental health podcast, emotional wellness, authenticity, trauma recovery, personal growth, resilience, therapy conversations, healing journey, self-discovery, boundaries, mental health awareness, recovery stories, mental health advocacy Meet Our Season 16 Guests ** Dr. Esther ZeldonDr. Esther Zeldon shared powerful insights from her work helping individuals understand emotional patterns and reclaim their mental well-being. Her conversation focused on self-awareness, emotional healing, and the importance of compassionate self-reflection. ** Katherin GiovanniKatherin Giovanni brought a perspective rooted in forgiveness and emotional release. She discussed how letting go of resentment and learning self-forgiveness can open the door to deeper healing and personal freedom. ** Zulma WilliamsZulma Williams shared her inspiring story of resilience and advocacy. Her work emphasizes empowering individuals to find their voice and create positive change in their communities while prioritizing mental wellness. ** Jeff LutherJeff Luther offered an honest look at the challenges of navigating mental health struggles and the strength it takes to ask for help. His story highlighted vulnerability, courage, and the importance of connection. ** Dr. Kristen WilliamsonDr. Kristen Williamson joined the show to discuss the realities of trauma recovery and the tools people can use to rebuild their emotional health. Her insights emphasized practical strategies and hope for long-term healing. ** Greg and MikeGreg and Mike brought a powerful shared conversation about lived experiences, resilience, and the value of open dialogue around mental health. Their episodes highlighted the impact of community support and honest storytelling. ** Scott HarrisScott Harris spoke about personal transformation and the lessons that come from confronting life’s hardest moments. His story underscored the strength that emerges when people face adversity with honesty and determination. ** Yvonne TrostYvonne Trost shared her journey of personal growth and healing, offering insights into emotional resilience and the power of self-discovery. ** Olalu OgunyemiOlalu Ogunyemi brought a unique perspective on mental wellness, leadership, and personal development. His conversation focused on growth, mindset, and empowering others through knowledge and storytelling. ** Jack BohannanJack Bohannan discussed the realities of mental health challenges and the importance of vulnerability. His story highlighted how sharing experiences can inspire others to seek support. ** Barb NangleBarb Nangle’s...
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    42 mins
  • Barb Nangle (Part 2): Building Healthy Boundaries After Childhood Trauma

    Barb Nangle (Part 2): Building Healthy Boundaries After Childhood Trauma
    Mar 12 2026
    Healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about finally feeling safe enough to be yourself. In Part 2, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles continue their conversation with boundaries coach Barb Nangle, diving deeper into trauma recovery, nervous system healing, meditation, and the mindset shifts that help people build healthier relationships with themselves and others. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 4 million downloads and counting. Feedback Link Line We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here:https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “Boundaries help you go from reacting to life… to actually living it.” — Barb Nangle Episode Description In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, boundaries coach Barb Nangle explores what happens after we begin to recognize our trauma patterns. Growing up in dysfunctional environments can keep the brain locked in fight-or-flight survival mode, making it difficult to access the part of the brain responsible for clear thinking, decision-making, and identity. Barb explains how codependency often develops as a survival strategy—where people learn to focus entirely on the needs of others while disconnecting from their own feelings, preferences, and boundaries. Through recovery, meditation, and boundary-building, Barb discovered how to shift from being a reactor in life to becoming an actor—someone who consciously chooses how to respond instead of reacting from fear, anxiety, or old trauma patterns. The conversation also dives into the importance of community, mindset work, and challenging negative self-talk, as well as how meditation and nervous system regulation can help retrain the brain toward calm and emotional resilience. This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t mean becoming perfect—it means learning to respond to life with awareness, compassion, and intention. Keywords: Barb Nangle, trauma recovery, boundaries coaching, codependency healing, nervous system regulation, people pleasing recovery, meditation for mental health, emotional healing, therapy, mindset work, recovery journey, mental health podcast Meet Our Guest — Barb Nangle Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach, speaker, author, and podcaster who helps professional women stop saying yes when they mean no and build emotionally healthy relationships. After nearly 40 years of therapy and personal development, Barb entered 12-step recovery at age 52, where she discovered that codependency and childhood trauma had shaped her life far more deeply than she realized. Recovery didn’t just add tools—it fundamentally changed how she related to herself and the world. Today, Barb helps women build internal safety, stronger boundaries, and emotionally available relationships through coaching, professional speaking, and her podcast, Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery. Connect with Barb: Website: https://higherpowercc.com/Podcast: https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbnangle/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@higherpowercoaching Key Takeaways Trauma can keep people stuck in reactive survival patterns.Boundaries help rebuild internal safety and emotional stability.Healing involves learning to respond intentionally rather than reacting automatically.Meditation and mindset practices can retrain the brain toward calm.Connection and community are powerful tools for recovery. Actionable Items Notice when you are reacting emotionally versus responding intentionally.Try a short daily meditation or mindfulness practice.Replace negative self-talk with supportive internal dialogue. References Mentioned Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)12-Step Recovery ProgramsMeditation for Fidgety Skeptics Important Chapters 00:00 – Trauma, fight-or-flight, and survival responses07:00 – Becoming an actor instead of a reactor16:00 – The importance of community in recovery24:00 – Recognizing and interrupting negative self-talk31:00 – Meditation and nervous system regulation37:00 – Advice Barb would give her younger self41:00 – Final reflections and closing thoughts Closing CTA Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Remember to subscribe for more inspiring stories. Rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, or visit our Website:https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #Podmatch #TraumaRecovery #BoundariesCoach #CodependencyHealing #MeditationPractice #EmotionalHealing #SelfGrowth #MindsetMatters #HealingJourney #MentalWellness #RecoveryCommunity ***************************************************************************If You Need Support, Reach OutIf you or someone you know is facing mental health ...
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    38 mins
  • Barb Nangle (Part 1): Codependency, Trauma, and Why Boundaries Change Everything

    Barb Nangle (Part 1): Codependency, Trauma, and Why Boundaries Change Everything
    Mar 10 2026
    What if the reason you struggle with boundaries isn’t weakness—but survival? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with boundaries coach Barb Nangle to talk about codependency, trauma, and the moment that forced Barb to completely rethink how she related to herself and everyone around her. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast) with over 4 million downloads and counting. Feedback Link Line We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here:https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “Boundaries are the antidote to codependency.” — Barb Nangle Episode Description Many people believe boundaries are simply about saying no. But according to boundaries coach Barb Nangle, that’s only a small part of the story. In this powerful first half of a two-part conversation, Barb joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to unpack the deeper roots of codependency, trauma, and people-pleasing, and how those patterns shape our relationships long before we recognize them. Barb shares the life-changing moment that sent her into recovery: inviting a homeless man into her home in an attempt to help him, only to realize she had completely lost herself trying to rescue someone else. That experience led her into 12-step recovery programs, including Al-Anon, Codependents Anonymous, and Adult Children of Alcoholics, where she began to understand how childhood trauma and emotional abandonment had shaped her behavior. Through recovery, Barb discovered something profound: boundaries don’t just protect relationships—they create internal safety, allowing us to show up in the world without constantly abandoning ourselves. This episode is an honest and deeply relatable conversation about healing, awareness, and what it really takes to break free from lifelong patterns. Keywords: Barb Nangle, codependency recovery, boundaries, trauma healing, people pleasing, emotional safety, adult children of alcoholics, therapy, relationship boundaries, self-awareness, mental health recovery, trauma patterns, emotional healing Meet Our Guest — Barb Nangle Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach, speaker, author, and podcaster who helps professional women stop saying yes when they mean no and build emotionally healthy relationships. After nearly 40 years of therapy and personal development, Barb entered 12-step recovery at age 52, where she discovered that codependency and childhood trauma had shaped her life far more deeply than she realized. Through recovery, she developed the boundary-building framework that now forms the foundation of her coaching and teaching. Today, Barb helps women create internal safety, healthier relationships, and stronger personal boundaries through coaching, speaking, and her podcast, Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery. Connect with Barb: Website: https://higherpowercc.com/Podcast: https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbnangle/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@higherpowercoaching Key Takeaways Codependency often develops from childhood trauma and emotional abandonment.Boundaries are about understanding what is and isn’t okay for you.Many people confuse helping others with rescuing them.Recovery begins when you stop focusing on fixing others and start caring for yourself.Emotional safety is the foundation of healthy relationships. Actionable Items Pay attention to moments when you say yes but feel resistance internally.Ask yourself regularly: “Is this my responsibility or someone else’s?”Start identifying what feels emotionally safe and unsafe in your relationships. References Mentioned Al-AnonCodependents Anonymous (CoDA)Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Important Chapters 00:00 – Welcome and why boundaries matter06:00 – Barb’s work and how she teaches boundaries13:00 – The story of Dan and the turning point in Barb’s life22:00 – Discovering Al-Anon and codependency31:00 – Understanding childhood trauma and emotional abandonment40:00 – How recovery began transforming Barb’s life Closing CTA Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Remember to subscribe for more inspiring stories. Rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, or visit our Website:https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Grex #DirtySkittles #Podmatch #CodependencyRecovery #HealthyBoundaries #TraumaHealing #PeoplePleasing #EmotionalSafety #AdultChildrenOfAlcoholics #RecoveryJourney #SelfAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #HealingWork ***************************************************************************If You Need Support, Reach OutIf you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please ...
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    41 mins
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