Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

Emily Busby: The Mental Load of Motherhood and Letting Go of Perfection Nov 10, 2026 48:37 You can love your kids with everything you have and still need five damn minutes to yourself. Emily Busby joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles for an honest conversation about motherhood, mental health, and learning that having limits doesn’t make you a bad parent. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcastin

Tsvety Roo: Healing Through Solo Travel and Finding Yourself Again Nov 5, 2026 51:16 What happens when you’ve done everything society says you should, but still feel completely lost? In this episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Tsvety Roo to talk about emotional healing, overcoming fear, and how one six-hour walk led to a life-changing solo travel journey that helped her rediscover confidence, purpose, and the courage to live on her own

Stop Trying to Fit In: Eric Gee on Personality Types, Self-Acceptance, and Mental Health Nov 3, 2026 41:58 After years of wondering why he felt different from everyone else, Eric Gee turned his curiosity into a way to help people better understand themselves and each other. In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Eric to talk about personality types, self-acceptance, emotional wellness, and why trying to fit into someone else's version of normal can hold us back. Awards & Downloads

Holly Porter: Near-Death Experience, Long COVID & Mental Health Recovery Oct 29, 2026 45:58 Holly Porter survived 70 days in the hospital battling COVID-19, but surviving was only the beginning of her emotional and mental health journey. In this powerful conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Holly to explore her near-death experience, the devastating mental health impact of long COVID, and how she found purpose, peace, and hope after two of the darkest years of her life.

Steve Collins: Living with vEDS, Health Anxiety, and Letting Go of Control Oct 27, 2026 46:59 What happens when a life-threatening medical diagnosis forces you to rethink everything you thought you could control? In this deeply personal episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Steve Collins to explore his journey through vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), medical trauma, job loss, and the powerful role of faith, humor, and resilience in finding

You Are More Than Your Worst Mistake: Ranae on Healing After Prison, Resilience, and Second Chances — Part 2 Oct 22, 2026 44:03 Can prison become the place where someone finally begins to heal from a lifetime of trauma? In Part 2, Ranae Van Roekel returns with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to discuss surviving a serious mental health crisis, discovering healthier coping skills during incarceration, rebuilding relationships, and creating a new purpose through Connecting to Cope. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our H

You Are More Than Your Worst Mistake: Ranae on Childhood Trauma, People-Pleasing, and Accountability — Part 1 Oct 20, 2026 34:01 What happens when unresolved childhood trauma, decades of people-pleasing, and the fear of being judged lead you down a path you never imagined? In Part 1, Ranae Van Roekel joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles for a deeply honest conversation about childhood sexual trauma, anxiety, shame, financial fraud, and the life-changing decision to take responsibility for her actions. Awards & Downloads Sh!t

D E Foster: The Hidden Reality of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal and Long-Term Healing Oct 15, 2026 50:29 What happens when a medication prescribed to help you becomes the beginning of a life-changing health battle? In this powerful episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with D E Foster to uncover the hidden realities of benzodiazepine withdrawal, chronic anxiety, and living with Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND). From 12 years on Klonopin to

Alexis: You Are Not Your Diagnosis — Redefining Mental Health Oct 13, 2026 50:48 Who gets to define who you are? Your diagnosis, your past, or someone else's expectations? In this hilariously honest and deeply meaningful episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Alexis, a special education teacher, mental health advocate, and founder of Permission to Define, to talk about living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), challenging mental health stereotypes, finding the

Amy & Avery: Rebuilding After Life Changes — Caregiving, Self-Advocacy, and Finding Your Voice | Part 2 Oct 8, 2026 51:34 What happens when chronic pain doesn’t only change the person hurting — it changes the marriage, the money, the business, the caregiver, and everybody’s identity? In Part 2, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles continue their conversation with Amy and Avery Nubson about caregiver burnout, asking for help, surviving the darkest chapters of a relationship, rebuilding independence, letting go of shame, and creat

Amy & Avery: Rebuilding After Life Changes — Chronic Pain, PTSD, and Fighting to Be Heard | Part 1 Oct 6, 2026 55:59 One car accident changed everything for Amy and Avery Nubson — their health, their marriage, their business, and the future they thought they had planned. In Part 1, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Amy and Avery for a raw conversation about invisible injuries, chronic pain, PTSD, medical trauma, and what happens when you know something is wrong but getting someone to listen becomes a battle

Tiphany Kane: Medical Gaslighting, Women’s Health, and Fighting to Be Heard Oct 1, 2026 31:22 Season 20 continues with Part 2 of our conversation with Tiphany Kane, where finding your voice becomes more than personal growth. Tiphany joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to share what happened when she had to fight to be heard while living with dangerously uncontrolled hypertension and repeatedly being told anxiety was the problem. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 P

Tiphany Kane: Finding Your Voice After Religious Trauma, Rejection, and Reinvention Sep 29, 2026 33:21 Season 20 starts with one hell of a story. In Part 1 of this two-part opener, Tiphany Kane joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about leaving a restrictive religious environment at 19, losing family and community, carrying the wounds of rejection, and eventually realizing she didn’t need anyone’s permission to use her voice. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People

G-Rex & Dirty Skittles: Leaving Self-Doubt Behind — Our Biggest Mental Health Lessons from Season 19 Sep 22, 2026 33:29 Season 19 gave us a front-row seat to grief, resilience, reinvention, boundaries, healing, and some seriously honest conversations. In this season finale, we look back at every guest who sat down with us, the moments that stayed with us after the microphones turned off, and how much we have both changed along the way. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice

John Carter: Part 2- Never Give Up — Sobriety, Forgiveness, and Finding Purpose After Trauma Sep 17, 2026 26:22 What happens after you survive something that should have killed you? In Part 2, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles continue their conversation with John Carter about waking from a coma, living with permanent injuries, maintaining long-term sobriety, choosing forgiveness, staying grateful, and turning a brutal past into a life of purpose. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 Peop

John Carter: Part 1- Shot in the Head, Lost in Addiction, and Fighting His Way Back Sep 15, 2026 32:53 At 22, John Carter survived a point-blank gunshot to the back of the head—but surviving the bullet was only the beginning. G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with John for Part 1 of an unbelievable conversation about organized crime, depression, addiction, prison, sobriety, physical recovery, and the people who helped him fight his way back. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is

Noah: From Depression and Suicidal Thoughts to Finding His Voice Through Podcasting Sep 10, 2026 36:06 What happens when years of depression, anxiety, bullying, and feeling like an outsider finally meet a microphone? G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Noah May to talk about surviving some of his darkest moments, finding connection when he needed it most, and discovering that using his voice through podcasting could become part of his healing. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our Hea

Stephanie on Grief, Guilt, and Turning Regret Into Resilience Sep 8, 2026 46:44 Grief has a way of dragging us back into every decision, every conversation, and every painful “what if.” In this deeply personal episode, Stephanie Renner joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about losing her son Jordan to suicide, the guilt and regret that followed, and how she learned to keep moving forward without letting the past define the rest of her life. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!

Regent on Courageous Conversations: Stop Avoiding What’s Costing You Peace — Part 2 Sep 3, 2026 27:56 Some conversations can be course-corrected with feedback. Others cross a bright line and demand something more. In Part 2, G-Rex, Dirty Skittles, and Regent Cornell get even more practical about confrontation, emotional regulation, accountability, leadership, and what to do when the other person simply refuses to meet you halfway. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 20

Regent on Courageous Conversations: Stop Avoiding What’s Costing You Peace — Part 1 Sep 1, 2026 33:25 What happens when the conversations you keep avoiding start costing you your peace, your relationships, or even your mental health? G-Rex and Dirty Skittles welcome back Regent Cornell for a powerful conversation about honest feedback, emotional courage, boundaries, and why saying the hard thing early can keep resentment from taking over. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

Barbara: How Healthy Boundaries Protect Your Peace and Self-Worth Aug 27, 2026 39:13 What happens when betrayal forces you to stop fixing everyone else and finally start protecting yourself? G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Barbara Parker for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about healthy boundaries, emotional safety, perfectionism, rebuilding self-worth, and learning that protecting your peace isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes

Amber on Food Addiction, Binge Eating, and Why Willpower Isn’t the Answer* Aug 25, 2026 48:43 What if binge eating isn’t proof that you lack discipline—but a learned pattern your brain can actually change? In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with binge-eating coach Amber Abila to unpack food obsession, restriction, cravings, shame, and what it can look like to rebuild trust with yourself around food. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choic

Mandi Lynne: The Courage to Live Now — Part 2 Aug 20, 2026 44:18 What if healing was never supposed to become another full-time job? In Part 2, Mandi Lynne joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about leaving survival mode, reconnecting with yourself, refusing to let mental health diagnoses become limitations, and giving yourself permission to live now—not someday when everything finally feels fixed. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a

Mandi Lynne: Breaking the Shame Cycle — Part 1 Aug 18, 2026 32:43 How much of the way we see ourselves was shaped before we were old enough to understand what was happening? Mandi Lynne joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles for a deeply honest conversation about childhood trauma, shame, self-worth, perfectionism, and the work of separating who you are from what happened to you. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Aw

Rocio & Angel Pt 2: Choose Joy, Reclaim Your Power, and Live Intentionally Aug 13, 2026 43:03 What changes when you stop looking outside yourself for permission to feel whole? In Part 2, Rocio Aquino and Angel Orengo return with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles for a powerful conversation about breaking generational patterns, choosing yourself, letting go of emotional weight, healing old wounds, and building a life around joy instead of someone else’s definition of success. Awards & Downloads Sh!

Rocio & Angel Pt 1: How to Forgive Yourself and Heal from Trauma Aug 11, 2026 47:28 What happens when you finally realize the pain you’ve been carrying doesn’t have to define the rest of your life? In Part 1, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Rocio Aquino and Angel Orengo, creators of The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses, for a raw conversation about forgiveness, trauma, self-awareness, relationships, and learning how to choose yourself. Awards & Downloads Sh!t T

David on Burnout, Anxiety, and Finding Humor Five Minutes From a Meltdown Aug 6, 2026 47:29 What happens when anxiety, creative pressure, and everyday stress leave you feeling five minutes from completely losing your shit? G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Author David Meyer for a funny, thoughtful conversation about burnout, overthinking, empathy, self-care, and why making art can remind us that we’re not alone. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s

Justin on Healing the Shadow: From Addiction and PTSD to Emotional Freedom Aug 4, 2026 53:39 Justin Shaw went from addiction, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and spiritual rock bottom to a life-changing “bliss attack” that completely rewired how he saw himself. In this raw, funny, and deeply human conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles talk with Justin about shadow work, religious trauma, emotional healing, and what happens when we stop letting fear drive the damn car. Awards & Downloads Sh!t

Part 2: Diandra on Workplace Mental Health, FMLA, and Building a More Human Workplace Jul 30, 2026 34:10 This conversation concludes our two-part Season 19 opener with Diandra Ford-Wing. In Part 2, Diandra joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to ask one hell of an important question: why are employees expected to navigate grief, burnout, mental health leave, and returning to work almost entirely alone? Together, they imagine a more human workplace built on emotional intelligence, practical support, psychol

Part 1: Diandra on Grief, Burnout, and the Mother Who Saved Her Life Jul 28, 2026 29:54 Welcome to Season 19 of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads. We’re opening the season with a powerful two-part conversation about grief, survival, workplace burnout, and what it takes to rebuild your life after everything changes without your permission. In Part 1, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with author Diandra Ford-Wing for a raw conversation about surviving a suicide attempt, losing her mother

Coming Home to Yourself: Season 18’s Biggest Mental Health Lessons Jul 21, 2026 43:22 Season 18 reminded us that healing is not always about becoming someone new. Sometimes, it is about finding your way back to the person you were before trauma, shame, burnout, illness, or other people’s expectations pulled you away from yourself. In this season-ender, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles look back at eight unforgettable guests, the lessons that stayed with them, and the conversations that cha

Anat’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Self Love Feel Your Feelings and Rewrite Your_Story Jul 16, 2026 51:53 What happens when losing the life you thought you wanted finally sets you free? G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Anat Peri to talk about hitting rock bottom, uncovering childhood wounds, learning to feel your feelings, and building the kind of self-love that changes everything. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 20

Alan’s Truth-Telling Journey from Childhood Trauma to Emotional Freedom Jul 14, 2026 41:36 Alan Katz spent decades telling other people’s stories while hiding the most painful chapter of his own. In this raw conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with the former Tales From the Crypt writer and producer to talk about childhood sexual trauma, self-blame, suicidal despair, creativity, and the brutal honesty that finally helped him reconnect with himself. Awards & Downloads Line S

Part 2: Michael’s Road to Gratitude: Mental Health, Rare Disease Advocacy, and Life Beyond Survival Jul 9, 2026 36:48 In Part 2, Michael Caprio’s story moves beyond survival and into the messy, beautiful work of rebuilding a life with purpose. G-Rex and Dirty Skittles talk with Michael about mental health after surgery, living with FAP long-term, family genetics, advocacy, gratitude, and why helping even one person makes the whole damn story worth telling. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads i

Part 1: Michael’s Bump in the Road: FAP, Surgery, Anxiety, and the Fight to Keep Going Jul 7, 2026 27:10 At 18 years old, Michael Caprio was handed a diagnosis that changed everything: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, a rare genetic condition tied to colorectal cancer risk. In this powerful Part 1 conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles talk with Michael about fear, surgery, anxiety, family history, and what it really takes to keep going when life smacks you sideways. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That

Part 2: Michelle Petties on Body Trust, Emotional Healing, and Life After Diet Culture Jul 2, 2026 37:13 In Part 2, Michelle Petties returns with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about body trust, self-care, fear-based eating, and what it really means to live after diet culture. This conversation is honest, practical, and full of reminders that healing does not require perfection — it requires support, awareness, and the courage to keep getting back up. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In O

Part 1: Michelle Petties on Rewiring Your Brain for Food Freedom and Emotional Healing Jun 30, 2026 28:05 Michelle Petties joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles for Part 1 of a powerful two-part conversation about food addiction, emotional eating, and the stories we carry around hunger. Michelle gets real about why “food noise” may actually be emotion noise — and why healing starts when we stop blaming ourselves and start getting curious. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 Peop

Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men Jun 23, 2026 45:05 Trigger Notice + 988 Crisis Reminder This episode includes conversations about suicide loss, suicide attempts, depression, addiction, trauma, and mental health treatment. Please take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 in the U.S. or Canada for immediate crisis support. You are wanted. You are needed. And you do not have to carry this alone.

Jason Lange on Men’s Mental Health, Vulnerability, and Why Every Man Needs a Men’s Group Jun 16, 2026 44:48 Jason Lange joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles for a real, honest conversation about men’s mental health, vulnerability, emotional isolation, and the healing that happens when men finally have a safe place to tell the truth. From growing up disconnected from his body and emotions to becoming a men’s embodiment coach, Jason shares why men’s groups can be life-changing for relationships, parenting, self

Dominic Petty on Healing Relationship Trauma, Self-Acceptance, and Finding Inner Peace Jun 11, 2026 46:04 What happens when an engineer’s brain meets the messy, beautiful chaos of human relationships? In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Dominic Petty to talk about trauma-informed coaching, emotional intelligence, self-acceptance, and why sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is absolutely nothing. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Ch

Dr. Mark Sherwood: Becoming a Hope Dealer Through Functional Medicine Jun 9, 2026 53:42 What happens when a former pro baseball player, SWAT team officer, and naturopathic doctor turns personal pain into a mission to help others heal? In this powerful conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Dr. Mark Sherwood to talk about hope, resilience, functional medicine, grief, mindset, and why healing has to include the whole damn person — body, mind, and spirit. Trigger Notice +

Nancy Gilette Pt. 2: Co-Regulation, Declarative Language, and Parenting Autistic Kids Jun 4, 2026 59:13 In part two, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles continue their conversation with Nancy Gilette and discuss practical tools parents can use to support autistic and neurodivergent children. Nancy breaks down co-regulation, declarative language, visual referencing, and why parents sometimes need a damn timeout too. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award W

Nancy Gilette Pt. 1: Autism Support, Parent Burnout, and Building Real Connection Jun 2, 2026 48:44 Kicking off Season 18, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Nancy Gilette for part one of this powerful two-part conversation about autism support, parent burnout, neurodivergent parenting, and why connection has to come before correction. Nancy brings the kind of grounded wisdom parents need when they’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if they’re doing enough. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!

Season 17 Recap: G-Rex and Dirty Skittles Talk Toxic Relationships, Joy, and Mental Health Recovery May 26, 2026 38:56 Season 17 went out the way this show does best: honest, messy, funny, and full of heart. In this recap episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles look back at a powerful season of conversations about toxic relationships, shame, burnout, suicide prevention, chronic pain, grief, parenting, joy, and the wild little thing we call healing. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People

Jacintha Field on Helping Kids Regulate Big Feelings After Trauma May 19, 2026 38:57 When life cracked wide open during COVID, separation, solo parenting, and her son’s emotional dysregulation, Jacintha Field didn’t just survive it — she turned it into a mission. In this powerful conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles talk with Jacintha about trauma, parenting, emotional literacy, and how helping kids feel safe starts with learning to be kinder to ourselves. Awards & Downloads Li

Kathryn Henry Turns Grief Into Another F*cking Growth Opportunity May 14, 2026 52:34 Kathryn M. Henry joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles for a raw, beautiful, and deeply human conversation about grief, love, resilience, spirituality, and learning how to keep living after losing the person you thought you’d grow old with. Through her memoir A Dime to Say I Love You, Kathryn reminds us that even the heaviest moments can become another f*cking growth opportunity when we meet them with ho

Unarmed: Joe Smarro on First Responder Mental Health May 12, 2026 45:00 Joe Smarro walked away from a Marine uniform, a badge, and a gun belt that almost ended his life, and walked straight into the work of healing himself and the first responders nobody else was checking on. This conversation is about what it really takes to take off the mask, do the work, and become the kind of human who gives other people permission to do the same. Awards & Downloads Brought to y

Part 2: Deane’s Healing: Hypnosis, the Subconscious Mind, and Taking It Back May 7, 2026 40:18 What if healing is not about going back and reliving everything that hurt you? In Part 2, Deane shares how hypnosis helped him change the way his mind responds and how that changed everything. Awards & Downloads Line 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), 2026 Podcast Tonight A

Part 1: Deane’s Story: Trauma, Chronic Pain, and Losing Control May 5, 2026 35:57 What happens when your body stops cooperating, and your life starts slipping through your hands? G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Deane to talk about chronic pain, trauma, and what it feels like when everything you built no longer works. Awards & Downloads Line 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 (

Shari B. Kaplan on Anxiety, Pain, and the Truth About Plant-Based Healing Apr 30, 2026 52:15 What if anxiety and pain are not problems to eliminate, but signals your body is trying to send you? In part two, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles continue the conversation with Shari B. Kaplan and get real about plant-based healing, nervous system balance, and taking back control of your health. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Pod

How Shari B. Kaplan Turned Trauma into Purpose Through Holistic Mental Health Apr 28, 2026 42:51 What if the hardest moments in your life were not breaking you, but shaping you? In part one, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Shari B. Kaplan to talk about trauma, identity, and what it really takes to reconnect with yourself. 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), 2026

The Invisible Rulebook Apr 24, 2026 27:46 What happens when you’re doing everything “right”… but it still feels wrong? In this powerful podcast swap, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles bring you Renee Swanson from The Covert Narcissism Podcast as she breaks down the invisible rules that quietly shape toxic relationships—and why none of it was ever your fault. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast

Louis Kim on Finding Purpose After Success: Why Money Won’t Fix Your Mental Health Apr 21, 2026 52:12 What happens when you build the life you thought you were supposed to want—money, success, freedom, and still wake up feeling empty? In this raw and honest conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Louis Kim to unpack the quiet truth so many people are afraid to admit: external success doesn’t heal internal pain. Lou shares his journey through identity struggles, multiple suicide attemp

Covert Narcissism and Self-Blame Why You Always Feel Like You’re the Problem Apr 16, 2026 21:41 What happens when you keep walking away from conversations, feeling like everything is somehow your fault? In this special podcast swap, we’re sharing a powerful episode from Renee Swanson of The Covert Narcissism Podcast—one that breaks down the emotional weight of self-blame and why so many of us carry responsibility that was never ours to begin with. This isn’t our usual format, but it’s one we

Shannon Salge on Burnout, Gut Health, and Healing Beyond Symptom-Chasing Apr 14, 2026 54:21 What happens when your body completely breaks down—and no one can tell you why? In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Shannon Salge to talk about burnout, chronic illness, and the deeper emotional roots of healing that most people never address. 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 (Be

The War Inside You: Why You Still Miss Them After Covert Narcissistic Abuse (IFS Explained) Apr 9, 2026 25:31 This week, we’re doing something a little different. As part of a special episode swap, we’re sharing a powerful episode from Renee Swanson of The Covert Narcissism Podcast—and this one is going to hit you right in the heart. Mental Health Quote “It’s not confusion—it’s communication. Different parts of you are trying to be heard.” — Renee Swanson Episode Description This episode is different

Justin Goodman on Suicide Prevention, Bipolar Disorder & Workplace Mental Health Apr 7, 2026 35:32 What happens when someone risks their friendship to save your life? In this powerful conversation, Justin Goodman sits down with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to share how surviving addiction, bipolar disorder, and a suicide attempt led him to change how we show up for each other—especially at work. Trigger Notice This episode includes discussions of suicide, addiction, and mental health crises. If yo

Nicole Explains the Toxic Shame Cycle (And How to Finally Break Free) Mar 31, 2026 54:52 What if the voice in your head telling you you’re not enough… isn’t actually the truth? In this powerful episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with therapist Nicole Penrod to unpack the toxic shame cycle, perfectionism, and what it really takes to come back to yourself—and finally feel like you’re enough without having to prove it. A Quick Word From Our Sponsor — Cozy Earth This episode is

Kate King on Toxic Relationships, Healing, and How to Mend or Move On Mar 24, 2026 45:12 What if the hardest relationship you have to walk away from is the one you thought would heal you? In this powerful Season 17 opener, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with returning guest Kate King to unpack toxic relationship patterns, emotional healing, and how to finally choose yourself. Awards & Downloads Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads has over 4.5 million downloads and counting, we are liste

G-Rex and Dirty Skittles on Reclaiming Your Authentic Self | Season 16 Mental Health Recap Mar 17, 2026 42:01 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

Barb Nangle (Part 2): Building Healthy Boundaries After Childhood Trauma Mar 12, 2026 38:00 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

Barb Nangle (Part 1): Codependency, Trauma, and Why Boundaries Change Everything Mar 10, 2026 41:17 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 W

Jack Bohannan Explains Attachment Theory and How Childhood Shapes Adult Relationships Mar 5, 2026 48:30 Why do some people crave closeness while others pull away the moment things get too real? In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Jack Bohannan to unpack attachment theory, childhood emotional conditioning, and the patterns that quietly shape our adult relationships. The conversation gets real about anxious love, avoidant partners, and how healing attachment wounds can change the w

Olaolu Ogunyemi: How to Raise Confident, Emotionally Resilient Children in Today’s World Mar 3, 2026 41:18 What does it take to raise confident, emotionally resilient kids in a world that feels louder, harsher, and more disconnected than ever? In this powerful episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Marine Officer, leadership mentor, and children’s author Olaolu Ogunyemi to talk about insecurity, identity, discipline, and why leadership always starts at home. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads —

Yvonne Trost on Healing Your Inner Child and Escaping the Success Trap Feb 26, 2026 53:50 What if the anxiety, control, and burnout you’re battling aren’t flaws — but outdated survival strategies from childhood? In this powerful episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Yvonne Trost to unpack subconscious programming, inner child healing, and what it really takes to escape the success trap and finally feel emotionally free. About the Show + Vote Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads —

Scott Harris on Addiction Recovery, ADHD, and Why Buying a Home Is a Mental Health Journey Feb 24, 2026 51:58 What if buying a house wasn’t just a transaction—but a transformation? In this powerful episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Scott Harris to talk about addiction recovery, ADHD, emotional growth, and why finding a home is deeply tied to our mental health. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winne

Greg & Michael on Parenting, Anxiety & Breaking Generational Trauma Feb 19, 2026 52:53 In Part 2 of this powerful two-part conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles continue their deep dive with Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan of Embodied Recovery — and this one hits straight at the heart of parenting, anxiety, emotional regulation, and breaking generational trauma cycles. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasti

Greg & Michael on Embodied Recovery: Healing Addiction, Trauma & the Inner Child Feb 17, 2026 39:47 When recovery becomes more than just staying sober — when it becomes embodied, lived, and deeply felt — everything changes. In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan to unpack addiction, inner child healing, breathwork, and what real transformation actually looks like. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choic

Dr. Kristen Williamson on Neurospicy Brains: Identity, Change & Thriving (Part 2) Feb 12, 2026 33:41 In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles continue their discussion with Dr. Kristen Williamson, diving deeper into identity, relationships, work, and what it really means to thrive as a neurodivergent adult in a world that wasn’t built for your brain. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in Podcasting Aw

Dr. Kristen Williamson on Neurospicy Brains: Autism, ADHD & Feeling Seen (Part 1) Feb 10, 2026 39:53 What if the things you’ve always called “quirks” were actually your brain asking to be understood? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Dr. Kristen Williamson to discuss autism, ADHD, parenting neurodivergent kids, and the deep relief of finally feeling seen. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2

Jeff Luther on Surviving Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Trauma, and Rebuilding Life After Death Feb 5, 2026 56:25 Trigger Notice + Crisis Support This episode includes discussion of sudden cardiac arrest, near-death experiences, suicidal ideation, and mental health crises. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you love is struggling or in crisis, help is available.Call or text 988 (U.S.) — Suicide & Crisis LifelineOr visit https://findahelpline.com for global resources. What happens to your min

Zulma on Trauma, Therapy, and Why You’re Not Broken Feb 3, 2026 41:30 Trigger Notice + Support This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation, abuse, cancer, and trauma recovery.If you or someone you love is struggling, you’re not alone.In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.For international support, visit: https://findahelpline.com What happens when life tries to break you—and you decide not to let it? In this powerful, unfi

Katherine Giovanni on Forgiveness: How Letting Go Gives You Your Life Back Jan 29, 2026 47:04 Trigger Notice & Support Reminder This episode includes discussion of suicide, sexual assault, trauma, addiction, and cancer.If you or someone you love is struggling or in crisis, help is available.Call or text 988 in the U.S. or visit https://findahelpline.com for global resources. What if forgiveness wasn’t about letting someone off the hook — but about finally setting yourself free? In this po

Dr. Esther Zeldon on Career Burnout, Anxiety, and Finding Purpose After a Toxic “Successful” Life Jan 27, 2026 55:11 What happens when you do everything right, earn the degrees, land the title, and build security, yet still feel empty inside? In this powerful Season 16 opener, G Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Dr. Esther Zeldon to talk honestly about burnout, anxiety, people pleasing, and the moment you realize the life you built is slowly eroding your mental health. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024

Choosing Hope Again: G-Rex & Dirty Skittles Reflect on Season 15 and the Power of Healing Jan 20, 2026 51:20 Season 15 reminded us why this podcast exists. In this special season ender, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down as friends — not interviewers — to reflect on the stories, lessons, laughter, and growth that defined the season, and how healing shows up when you keep showing up for each other. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health) and 2024 Women in

Alisa on Trauma Therapy, EMDR, and Healing Without Re-Traumatization Jan 13, 2026 47:22 Trigger Notice This episode includes discussions of trauma and past suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.If you or someone you love is in crisis, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S., or visit https://findahelpline.com for global resources. What if healing trauma didn’t require reliving every painful detail? In this powerful conversation, G-Rex

Amy Koford on Hypnotherapy for Anxiety, Fear, Trauma, and Deep Emotional Healing Jan 8, 2026 53:09 Trigger Notice This episode includes discussions of anxiety, depression, trauma, and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you love is in crisis, you are not alone. In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For international resources, visit https://findahelpline.com. What if anxiety wasn’t your enemy—just old programming that needs a

How to Build Emotional Resilience: Susanna Calvert on Healing Trauma and Mental Health Jan 6, 2026 40:25 Trigger Notice This episode includes discussion of trauma, mental health challenges, and suicide statistics. If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For global resources, visit: https://findahelpline.com What better way to kick off 2026 than with a conversation about emotional resilience? In the very firs

Talaya’s Fight to Be Heard: Cancer, Medical Gaslighting, and Emotional Healing Dec 30, 2025 53:50 What happens when your body knows something is wrong, but the system refuses to listen? In this robust conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with cancer thriver and advocate Talaya Dendy to talk about medical gaslighting, emotional survival, and what it takes to fight for your life, literally and emotionally. This is our final episode of 2025, and we are closing the year with a reminder

Carrie on Mental Health, Trauma, and Healing Through Creativity Dec 23, 2025 41:04 What if the thing that saved your mental health wasn’t therapy alone—but your hands, your creativity, and your ability to choose differently? In this powerful conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Carrie to discuss trauma, abandonment, people-pleasing, and how creativity became her lifeline amid chaos. Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Be

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