<p>We’re kicking off <strong>Season 12</strong> of <em>Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads</em> with a deeply healing, no-fluff conversation featuring returning guest <strong>Kate King</strong>. This episode explores how to protect your peace through boundaries, reset your nervous system with intentional practices, and reconnect with joy, even when the world feels overwhelming.</p> <p>Joining us once again, Kate shares accessible strategies for managing emotional burnout, practicing brain-heart coherence, and building habits that support authentic, sustainable mental wellness. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just tuning in this season opener is a reminder that you have more control over your mental health than you think.</p> <hr> <p>We're proud to celebrate some incredible milestones with our community:<br> 🏆 <strong>2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner – Health</strong><br> 🏆 <strong>2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner – Best Mental Health Podcast</strong><br> With <strong>over 1.8 million downloads</strong>, <em>Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads</em> continues to break the stigma by creating honest, relatable, and supportive conversations around mental health.</p> <hr> <p>🗳️ <strong>We’ve been nominated again for the 2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards</strong> in TWO major categories:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Adam Curry Category</strong></li> <li><strong>Health Category</strong></li> </ul> <strong>We need your support! Vote before July 31, 2025:</strong> Visit <strong><a href="https://www.podcastawards.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.podcastawards.com/</a></strong> and register with a valid email address (required for vote verification). Your vote makes a huge difference in amplifying real conversations that matter. Thank you for standing with us! <hr> <p>🎙️ Got something to say? We want to hear from you.<br> Share your thoughts, feedback, or a story — written or voice message — right here:<br> <strong><a href="https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a</a></strong></p> <hr> <blockquote><strong>Mental Health Quote from Kate:</strong> “Every cell in your body is listening to the words you say about yourself.”</blockquote> <hr> <h3>What This Episode Is About</h3> This episode centers <span>on <strong>mental health resilience</strong>, as Kate King guides us through how to tune in to our bodies, protect our</span> energy, and create practical shifts for emotional balance. We cover how to spot burnout, how to reinforce boundaries that actually stick, and why <strong>brain-heart coherence</strong> is one of the most effective (and simple) tools to ground yourself in gratitude and calm. <hr> <h3>Meet Our Guest – Kate King</h3> <strong>Kate King</strong> is the founder of <strong>The Radiant Life Project</strong>, a Radiant Life Coach, a Board-Certified Art Therapist, an award-winning author, and a former Licensed Professional Counselor with 17+ years of experience. Kate’s work blends neuroscience, psychology, spirituality, and creative practice to help people live fuller, more meaningful lives. <p>Her signature approach empowers people to access inner healing and joy through self-expression, conscious awareness, and daily rituals that foster a mind-body connection.</p> <p><strong>Kate’s Work Includes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><em>The Radiant Life Project</em> – a guide for cultivating creativity, healing, and authenticity</li> <li><em>The Authentic Mother</em> – a therapeutic companion for new parents</li> <li><em>Ink & Wings Oracle Deck</em> – a 46-card original art deck for intuitive reflection</li> <li>Retreats, public speaking, coaching, and creative consulting</li> </ul> <strong>Connect with Kate:</strong> 🌐 Website: <a href="https://theradiantlifeproject.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://TheRadiantLifeProject.com</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theradiantlifeproject/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/theradiantlifeproject/</a> 📘 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRadiantLifeProject/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/TheRadiantLifeProject/</a> ▶️ YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxGCo2H8iWIReg8X6ADubg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxGCo2H8iWIReg8X6ADubg</a> 💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/theradiantlifeproject/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/theradiantlifeproject/</a> <hr> <h3>References</h3> <ul> <li><strong>HeartMath Institute</strong> – Science-based research on brain-heart coherence <a href="https://www.heartmath.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.heartmath.org</a></li> <li><strong>Reasons to Be Cheerful</strong> – Positive news media alternative mentioned by Kate <a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://reasonstobecheerful.world</a></l