Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

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• Nancy Gilette Pt. 1: Autism Support, Parent Burnout, and Building Real Connection 02.06.2026 48min

  Kicking off Season 18, Nancy Gilette joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about autism support, parent burnout, neurodivergent parenting, and why behavior is communication. This episode offers compassionate tools for parents of autistic children who want to move from survival mode into real connection, emotional regulation, and family wellness.
• Season 17 Recap: G-Rex and Dirty Skittles Talk Toxic Relationships, Joy, and Mental Health Recovery 26.05.2026 38min

  No image — got you. Season 17 wraps with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles reflecting on powerful mental health conversations about toxic relationships, shame, suicide prevention, burnout, chronic pain, grief, parenting, joy, and emotional healing. This Season 17 recap of *Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads* celebrates the guests, lessons, laughs, and growth moments that remind us healing is messy, nonlinear, and absolutely possible.
• Jacintha Field on Helping Kids Regulate Big Feelings After Trauma 19.05.2026 38min

  Jacintha Field joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to share how trauma, solo parenting, sobriety, and her son’s emotional dysregulation led her to create Happy Souls Kids, a mental health platform helping children build self-regulation, emotional literacy, and resilience. This powerful episode offers parents, caregivers, and educators practical tools for supporting child anxiety, big feelings, mindful parenting, and trauma-informed healing.
• Kathryn Henry Turns Grief Into Another F*cking Growth Opportunity 14.05.2026 52min

  Kathryn M. Henry joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about grief healing, resilience, spirituality, suicide survival, and finding signs of love after losing her wife Lisa. Through her memoir A Dime to Say I Love You, Kathryn shows how vulnerability, self-love, and “Another F*cking Growth Opportunity” can help us keep choosing joy after loss.
• Unarmed: Joe Smarro on First Responder Mental Health 12.05.2026 45min

  Joe Smarro, Marine combat veteran, former San Antonio Police Officer, and bestselling author of Unarmed, joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to share the moment he chose therapy over the gun belt and built a life dedicated to first responder mental health. This raw and hopeful conversation covers childhood trauma, PTSD recovery, suicide prevention, masculine vulnerability, and why "selfish AF" self-care might be the bravest thing you ever do.
• Part 2: Deane’s Healing: Hypnosis, the Subconscious Mind, and Taking It Back 07.05.2026 40min

  In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Deane Benninghoven explains how hypnosis and the subconscious mind can help rewire anxiety, trauma responses, and chronic pain patterns. This episode breaks down practical mental health tools for emotional regulation, healing, and lasting change.
• Part 1: Deane’s Story: Trauma, Chronic Pain, and Losing Control 05.05.2026 35min

  In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Deane Benninghoven shares his powerful story of trauma, chronic pain, and depression after a life-changing accident. This episode explores the emotional toll of pain, opioid use, and the first spark of hope that began his healing journey.
• Shari B. Kaplan on Anxiety, Pain, and the Truth About Plant-Based Healing 30.04.2026 52min

  In part two of this two-part episode, Shari B. Kaplan breaks down anxiety, chronic pain, and the role of plant-based medicine in mental health and nervous system regulation. This episode explores practical, natural approaches to healing while emphasizing movement, mindset, and personal responsibility.
• How Shari B. Kaplan Turned Trauma into Purpose Through Holistic Mental Health 28.04.2026 42min

  In part one of this two-part episode, Shari B. Kaplan shares how trauma, meditation, and holistic mental health shaped her journey from adversity to purpose. Learn how to reconnect with your identity, find the right therapy approach, and begin building a personalized path to emotional healing.
• The Invisible Rulebook 24.04.2026 27min

  Explore how covert narcissism creates “invisible rules” that lead to chronic self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, and confusion in toxic relationships in this special podcast swap episode featuring Renee Swanson. She breaks down how gaslighting, control, and unspoken expectations impact mental health—and how to start reclaiming your self-trust.
• Louis Kim on Finding Purpose After Success: Why Money Won’t Fix Your Mental Health 21.04.2026 52min

  Louis Kim shares his powerful journey from external success to inner fulfillment, revealing why money and achievement alone can’t fix mental health struggles. This episode explores self-discovery, gratitude, and finding true purpose beyond societal expectations.
• Covert Narcissism and Self-Blame Why You Always Feel Like You’re the Problem 16.04.2026 21min

  In this special podcast swap episode, we feature Renee Swanson of The Covert Narcissism Podcast as she unpacks the hidden dynamics of covert narcissism and why self-blame shows up in toxic relationships. If you’ve ever felt like everything is your fault after a normal conversation, this episode will help you understand why—and how to start reclaiming your sense of self.
• Shannon Salge on Burnout, Gut Health, and Healing Beyond Symptom-Chasing 14.04.2026 54min

  Shannon Salge shares how burnout, chronic stress, and unresolved emotions can manifest as gut issues, hormone imbalances, and autoimmune symptoms—and why true healing requires addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms. This episode explores the powerful connection between mental health and physical wellness, offering practical insights into nervous system healing, self-advocacy, and reclaiming your energy.
• The War Inside You: Why You Still Miss Them After Covert Narcissistic Abuse (IFS Explained) 09.04.2026 25min

  In this special episode swap, we’re featuring Renee Swanson’s powerful episode from The Covert Narcissism Podcast, breaking down why you can still miss someone who hurt you and what that means for your healing. Through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS), this episode explores trauma, emotional conflict, and narcissistic abuse recovery to help you reconnect with yourself and build lasting self-trust.
• Justin Goodman on Suicide Prevention, Bipolar Disorder & Workplace Mental Health 07.04.2026 35min

  Justin Goodman shares his powerful journey through addiction, bipolar disorder, and suicide survival—and how it led him to transform workplace mental health through Project 55. This episode explores suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and how everyday people can step in and make a life-saving difference.
• Nicole Explains the Toxic Shame Cycle (And How to Finally Break Free) 31.03.2026 54min

  Therapist Nicole Penrod breaks down the toxic shame cycle and how it fuels perfectionism, anxiety, and self-doubt—while sharing practical tools to help you break free. If you’ve ever felt stuck between not being enough and trying to be everything, this episode offers real, actionable steps toward self-acceptance and emotional healing.
• Kate King on Toxic Relationships, Healing, and How to Mend or Move On 24.03.2026 45min

  Kate King returns to break down toxic relationship patterns, emotional healing, and how to recognize when it’s time to mend or move on for your mental health. This episode explores boundaries, self-worth, and trauma-informed healing to help you stop self-abandoning and start choosing yourself.
• G-Rex and Dirty Skittles on Reclaiming Your Authentic Self | Season 16 Mental Health Recap 17.03.2026 42min

  Season 16 comes to a powerful close as G-Rex and Dirty Skittles reflect on the biggest lessons about mental health, healing, and reclaiming your authentic self shared by this season’s inspiring guests. This finale highlights stories of resilience, boundaries, personal growth, and emotional wellness that remind listeners they’re never alone on their mental health journey.
• Barb Nangle (Part 2): Building Healthy Boundaries After Childhood Trauma 12.03.2026 38min

  In Part 2, boundaries coach Barb Nangle explains how trauma rewires the brain, why codependency keeps people stuck in survival mode, and how boundaries rebuild emotional safety. G-Rex and Dirty Skittles explore meditation, mindset shifts, and the powerful transformation that happens when we move from reacting to life to intentionally choosing how we respond.
• Barb Nangle (Part 1): Codependency, Trauma, and Why Boundaries Change Everything 10.03.2026 41min

  In Part 1, boundaries coach Barb Nangle joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to unpack how childhood trauma, codependency, and people-pleasing shape the way we show up in relationships. This episode explores recovery, 12-step healing, and why learning healthy boundaries is one of the most powerful steps toward emotional freedom.