
Lucky 13 Season Ender: G-Rex & Dirty Skittles on Resilience, Healing, and Joy
Episode Description
<p>We made it — Season 13 is officially in the books! In this special season ender, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down to reflect on the incredible humans who shared their stories with us this season.</p>
<p>This season has been about resilience, rediscovery, and purpose — all of us taking the hard sh!t life throws and turning it into something that helps others. That’s what makes <em><i>Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads,</i></em> what it is: a place for real talk, no stigma, no judgment.</p>
<p>We’re honored to have won the <strong>2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award (Best Health)</strong> and the <strong>2024 Women in Podcasting Award (Best Mental Health Podcast)</strong> — and with <strong>over 2 million downloads</strong>, it’s clear this community is growing stronger every day.</p>
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<p>✨ Mental health reminder: “Every time you share your story, you unlock someone else’s prison.”</p>
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<h3>🎧 Episode Description</h3>
<p>⚠️ <strong>Trigger Notice:</strong> This episode touches on grief, trauma, and eating disorders. Please take care while listening. If you are struggling or in crisis, dial <strong>988</strong> in the U.S. for immediate support. You are never alone. 💜</p>
<p>This isn’t your average episode — it’s our Season 13 Ender, baby! 🎉 G-Rex and Dirty Skittles kick back and unpack the wild, emotional, and downright inspiring ride this season has been. We revisit each guest, starting with Susan’s gut-wrenching yet powerful three-parter on grief, rolling into Jennifer’s brilliant <em>Moody Monster</em>, Kim’s wisdom on food and emotions, Dr. Paul’s refreshing “whole human” approach to medicine, Laurie’s badass resilience after loss and betrayal, Simon’s late ADHD/autism diagnosis and advocacy work, and Dr. Nina breaking down what our food cravings <em>really</em> mean.</p>
<p>This episode is part recap, part gratitude fest, and part pep talk for what’s next. You’ll hear us laugh, reflect, drop a few f-bombs (because duh), and tease Season 14. Think of this one as a highlight reel with heart — a reminder of how far we’ve come as a community and why these stories matter. If you’ve been with us since Episode 1 or you just jumped in this season, this episode ties it all together with a big bow of hope, resilience, and “holy shit, we survived another one.” 💜</p>
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<h3>👥 Meet Our Guests (Season 13 Lineup)</h3>
<p>This wasn’t just a season — it was a movement. Our guests shared their most profound truths, and we’re better for it:</p>
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<li><strong>Susan</strong> – Author & speaker who shared her grief journey and healing through faith and community.</li>
<li><strong>Jennifer</strong> – Creator of <em><i>Moody Monster</i></em>, helping kids (and adults!) name and manage emotions.</li>
<li><strong>Kim</strong> – Food & emotions coach who connected cravings with feelings in new, powerful ways.</li>
<li><strong>Dr. Paul</strong> – Compassionate physician championing holistic, whole-person medical care.</li>
<li><strong>Storm</strong> – Survivor, advocate, and total badass turning trauma into empowerment.</li>
<li><strong>Simon</strong> – Podcaster and advocate for ADHD/autism awareness, helping kids find their voices.</li>
<li><strong>Dr. Nina</strong> – Psychologist digging deep into emotional eating and healing from the inside out.</li>
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<h3>🔑 Key Takeaways</h3>
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<li>Sharing your story isn’t just healing for you — it opens doors for others.</li>
<li>Emotions and food are deeply connected than we realize.</li>
<li>Doctors like Dr. Paul demonstrated that compassion in medicine is still alive.</li>
<li>Resilience comes from choosing yourself, even when life kicks you down.</li>
<li>ADHD and autism diagnoses in adulthood can bring relief, clarity, and purpose.</li>
<li>Grief, anxiety, and trauma don’t define you — they can fuel growth.</li>
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<h3>🛠️ Actionable Items</h3>
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<li>Practice naming your emotions daily — journaling, art, or even a “Moody Monster” can help.</li>
<li>Notice what foods you crave and connect them to the emotions underlying them.</li>
<li>Find a community (online, local, or through podcasts like this one) where you can share your story safely.</li>
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<h3>📚 References Mentioned</h
Special Guests
- Jennifer
- Dr. Nina
- Susan
- Kim
- Simon
- Dr. Paul
- Laurie