There's a story I don't often share. It’s not in the highlight reels—it’s from the year my light went out. I found myself on a cold floor, in a room I didn’t recognize, living a life that felt like it belonged to someone else. All I wanted was one thing to help me catch my breath.If you’ve ever felt that way—overwhelmed, lost, or drowning in your own life—this episode is for you. I’m sharing the three practical, non-theoretical tools that I used to navigate my darkest moments: the Permission Slip, the Somatic Compass, and Vulnerable Reaching. These are what pulled me back from the edge, and they might just be the lifeline you need.CHAPTERS / KEY MOMENTS:00:00- The Story I Don't Often Share01:19- Welcome to Unfiltered Truths02:14- My Rock Bottom: The Cold Floor03:42- What You Actually Need in a Dark Moment04:56- Tool 1: The Permission Slip06:38- Tool 2: The Somatic Compass (Finding Your Anchor)10:15- Tool 3: Vulnerable Reaching (The Lifeline)13:47- You Are Not Broken Beyond Repair14:46- Please Like, Share & Comment Your Tools---🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:Main Podcast Link:https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3Iu...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2LF3COg...👉 SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel: / @theunfilteredtruthsug ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:The Unfiltered Truths is where we have real conversations about the heart breaking,beautiful, and messy parts of life. I’m Sandra, your host and a medical scientist, and here we believe raw truth builds resilience. If you’re looking for a place to belong and grow, you’re home here.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.---💬 What was ONE tool that saved you during a dark time? Share it in the comments below. Your story could be someone else’s lifeline.#MentalHealth #RockBottom #AnxietyRelief #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #MentalHealthTools #PermissionToFeel #Vulnerability #SomaticHealing #Podcast #UnfilteredTruths #Hope #Recovery #YouAreNotAlone

STUCK IN HUSTLE CULTURE? Learn the 4-STEP STRATEGIC RESET framework to END BURNOUT, activate your brain's creative mode (Default Mode Network), and TRADE EXHAUSTION FOR CLARITY. In Homecoming Episode 17, host Sandra reveals why pressing pause is your most powerful move for breakthrough success.🔗 FULL PODCAST: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMGJjMmZjZTgvcG9kY2FzdC9yc3M🎧SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LF3COgTMuovC5oMHUjhzK⏱ CHAPTERS (Click to Navigate):00:00 The Treadmill Analogy- Modern Burnout01:30 Welcome& This Episode's Purpose02:15 From Hustle Culture to Strategic Reset05:00 Neuroscience Behind Resets(DMN Explained)20:00 Real Cost of Never Pausing35:00 The 4-Step Strategic Reset Framework35:00 STEP 1:The Audit - Find What Drains You41:00 STEP 2:The Detachment - Digital Fast Method45:00 STEP 3:The Insight - Activate Breakthrough Mode48:00 STEP 4:The Re-engagement - Map Your Return55:00 Your Action Plan& Final Empowerment🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:•Why "The Strategic Pause" = Strength, NOT failure•How your brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) generates creative breakthroughs•The 3 hidden costs of burnout most people miss•Exact framework to reset your career/life in 4 steps•Personal story of recovering from 5-job burnout•How to implement a "Digital Fast" for mental clarity📌 ABOUT THIS SERIES:This is Homecoming series Episode 17- part of our journey back to authentic success without burnout. Host Sandra (medical scientist) combines neuroscience with real-life strategies.👇 YOUR TURN - 3 ACTIONS:1. SUBSCRIBE + 🔔 for more unfiltered truths2. COMMENT "My Step 1 Audit: ______" (Share what you're changing)3. SHARE with 1 friend who needs this reset⚠ Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not medical advice.

What is the sound of someone truly seeing you? It’s not in the big declarations—it’s in the quiet “I knew you’d need this” or the 2 AM “I’m here.” This episode is for anyone who’s found family in unexpected places… or is still waiting to find theirs.I’m Sandra, a medical scientist and host of The Unfiltered Truths Podcast, and in this raw conversation, I share:✅ The 3 pillars of chosen family—and why it’s not a “Plan B”✅ How to build a psychological safety net with friends who become family✅ Why chosen family is linked to longer, happier lives (backed by science)✅ Practical steps to create, recognize, and honor these bondsIf you’ve ever felt alone in a crowded room, this is your invitation to come home—to the family you choose.---📌 CHAPTERS:0:00 - The quiet sound of being seen1:51 - When my life fell apart3:56 - What is chosen family?6:57 - “Chosen family is not a Plan B”8:24 - 3 pillars of chosen family11:23 - How to build your own13:44 - Name your needs15:02 - The art of receiving love17:01 - Rituals that keep you connected18:17 - Your takeaway#chosenfamily #foundfamily #mentalhealth #relationships #podcast #friendship #familyyouchoose #emotionalintelligence #belonging #youarenotalone #healingjourney #fyp #deepconversations #realchat #unfilteredtruths---🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LF3COgTMuovC5oMHUjhzKRSS: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMGJjMmZjZTgvcG9kY2FzdC9yc3M📢 ABOUT UNFILTERED TRUTHS:Real talk about life’s beautiful, messy, and heart-breaking parts. Here, raw truth builds resilience. If you’re looking to belong and grow—you’re home.⚠ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.