**Still Fighting It: Parenting, Mental Health & Holding On When Life Gets Hard | Mixtape Therapy**What does **Ben Folds’ “Still Fighting It”** have to say about parenting, mental health, growing up, and surviving the hardest moments of life?#59 of **Mixtape Therapy**, Scottie and Hannah unpack the emotional impact of “Still Fighting It” and the complicated feelings that can come with the idea of becoming a parent. Hannah opens up about her concerns surrounding having children when there is a possibility of passing on a **heritable mental health condition**, and how the song’s message about preparing a child for life’s struggles hits differently when viewed through that lens.The conversation moves from **parenting and childhood struggles** to school, discipline, communication, and the ways our own childhood experiences can shape how we parent. Scottie shares stories about his daughter and the challenges of watching your kids navigate the same frustrations, emotions, and growing pains that you experienced yourself.But the conversation gets deeper.Hannah shares her experience with **severe depression** and what it meant to get through a period when hope didn't feel possible. Instead of trying to tackle an entire day—or an entire life—she learned to focus on the next **hour, the next small goal, and the next reason to keep going**.Sometimes surviving isn't about feeling hopeful. Sometimes it's simply about **holding on**.They talk about:* Ben Folds and the emotional impact of **“Still Fighting It”*** Parenting and the fears that come with raising children* Mental health and the complicated decision of having children* Depression and what it means to survive a dark period* Taking life **one hour at a time*** Small goals during overwhelming moments* Self-judgment and negative thinking* How therapists can help during a mental health crisis* Supporting someone experiencing depression* Why simply showing up for someone can matter* Childhood experiences and how they influence parenting* Growing up, authority, communication, and getting in trouble* Ben Folds’ **“Rockin’ the Suburbs”** and the universal experience of growing upThis isn't a conversation about having all the answers. It's about **staying connected, finding small reasons to keep moving, and being there for the people we love when life gets overwhelming.**If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that you don't have to solve everything at once. Sometimes the goal is simply to make it through the next hour.🎧 **Mixtape Therapy** explores the songs, stories, memories, and emotions that shape who we are.**Listen. Feel. Talk about it.**Co-Hosts:Hannah Shaperhttps://youtube.com/@hannahshaper6831https://www.intotheabliss.com/contactScottie Gassnerhttps://youtube.com/@heyjustbehttps://open.spotify.com/show/1THqG0Pch3Gj0kEAAhwmnA?si=VSWIflkQRgOsxUjMEK-o-wwww.heyjustbe.com