Welcome back to Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is the award-winning podcast breaking the stigma around mental health! 🏆 We are honored to be the 2024 People’s Choice 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 community where honest conversations matter.
In this powerful Part 2 episode, we continue our heartfelt conversation with Honey Badger, a fearless educator, mental health advocate, and storyteller no stranger to grief, trauma, and resilience. She opens up about her profound loss, the struggle of navigating relationships during grief, and the importance of boundaries and self-care. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by loss, stuck in the people-pleasing cycle, or struggled to reclaim your sense of self, this episode is for you.
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Meet Our Guest: Honey Badger
A passionate educator, mental health advocate, and storyteller, Honey Badger isn’t afraid to tackle life’s toughest conversations. Having navigated profound loss and complex family dynamics, she brings raw honesty, humor, and wisdom to every discussion. From breaking down mental health stigmas to reflecting on the long-term effects of trauma, she’s here to inspire, empower, and remind us that healing is never linear but always possible.🔥 Key Takeaways From This Episode:
- Boundaries Are Your Superpower – Setting and maintaining boundaries isn’t just about protecting yourself; it’s about reclaiming your peace and emotional well-being.
- Grief Never Truly Ends, But It Changes – Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. Grief comes in waves, and learning to ride them gracefully is part of the journey.
- You Don’t Have to Fix Everything – Sometimes, the best thing you can do for someone struggling is be present. Silence, support, and space can be more potent than words.
⏳ Important Chapters:
⏱ [00:00] – Welcome Back & Podcast Updates ⏱ [04:22] – Honey Badger’s Story: Navigating Grief and the Unexpected ⏱ [10:36] – The Impact of Trauma on the Brain & Mental Health ⏱ [16:51] – The Power of Boundaries & Saying ‘No’ Without Guilt ⏱ [24:49] – How to Support Someone Through Grief ⏱ [31:33] – Finding Joy Again: Rebuilding Life After Loss ⏱ [37:22] – Final Thoughts & Mental Health Resources💡 Mental Health Quote:
"Grief never goes away. It just changes shape. Some days, it’s a whisper; others, it’s a storm. But no matter how heavy it feels, you’re never truly alone."🔗 Resources & References:
📌 Learn more about the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html 📌 Find mental health support: https://www.nami.org/Home 📌 Setting Boundaries in Mental Health: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-boundaries📢 Subscribe, Rate & Review!
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🎧 Thank you for listening, and remember: It’s okay to not be okay. Just make sure you’re talking to someone. 💙
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Your support, big or small, can help relieve those in need. Thank you for making a difference! 💛
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If 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.
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