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  • Part 2: Michelle Petties on Body Trust, Emotional Healing, and Life After Diet Culture
    2026/07/02
    In Part 2, Michelle Petties returns with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about body trust, self-care, fear-based eating, and what it really means to live after diet culture. This conversation is honest, practical, and full of reminders that healing does not require perfection — it requires support, awareness, and the courage to keep getting back up. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 NYC Podcast Award Audience Choice Winner (Best Hosts), with over 4.5 million downloads and listened to in over 160 countries. Feedback Link Line We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here:https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “Once you learn how to trust your body, your voice, and your choices, you do not have to crawl back into the old story.” — Inspired by Michelle Petties Episode Description In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Michelle Petties takes the conversation deeper into body trust, emotional healing, self-care, and life after diet culture. G-Rex opens up about her type 2 diabetes diagnosis, the fear that came with it, and the changes she made to support her health. Dirty Skittles shares something many people silently carry: the fear of gaining weight back and losing the version of yourself you worked so hard to become. Michelle meets that fear with compassion, lived experience, and no-nonsense wisdom. She explains why transformation is not about white-knuckling your way through cravings. It is about belief, writing, visualization, affirmations, community, and learning to listen when your body says, “This does not work for me anymore.” The conversation also delves into grocery-store triggers, food packaging, advertising, social pressure, and why self-care is not selfish. Michelle reminds us that people are not failing because they are weak. They are often trying to heal in a world that keeps pushing them back toward old habits. She also shares powerful lessons about falling down, getting back up, and learning to trust yourself the way a child trusts that walking is possible. It is not about never messing up again. It is about knowing you can recover, reset, and keep choosing the life and body you want to live in. Keywords: Michelle Petties, body trust, emotional healing, diet culture recovery, food addiction recovery, emotional eating, self-care, food freedom, weight regain anxiety, body image healing, mindful eating, self-compassion, mental health recovery, trauma healing, personal transformation Meet Our Guest — Michelle Petties Michelle Petties is a TEDx speaker, author, Food Story coach, and experiential eating expert whose work helps people answer the question, “What are you really hungry for?” Through speaking, coaching, writing, and her online community, Michelle supports people in moving away from shame-based dieting and toward sustainable, compassionate transformation. Website: https://LeavingLarge.comWebsite: https://MichellePetties.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandnewnow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IambrandnewnowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iambrandnewnowX: https://x.com/iambrandnewnowEmail: michelle@michellepetties.comMedia/Booking Email: iambrandnewnow@gmail.com Key Takeaways Self-care is not selfish. Ignoring your own health can cost you and the people who love you.Fear of gaining weight back is real, but it does not have to control your choices.Writing, affirmations, visualization, and community can help reinforce a new identity.Grocery stores, packaging, and advertising are designed to trigger impulse decisions.Falling down does not make you a failure. It means you are learning a new way to live.Body trust grows when we stop confusing emotion, desire, and actual hunger. Actionable Items When fear shows up, write this down: “What am I afraid will happen, and what support do I need right now?”Practice Michelle’s pause before eating: “Is this hunger, or is this the desire to eat?”Pick one self-care habit this week — water, sleep, writing, or rest — and treat it like a non-negotiable appointment. References Mentioned Leaving Large – The Stories of a Food Addict by Michelle Pettieshttps://LeavingLarge.com Michelle Petties’ Food Story workhttps://MichellePetties.com Michelle Petties YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@iambrandnewnow Important Chapters 00:00:00 — Welcome to Part 2G-Rex introduces Part 2 of Michelle Petties’ conversation and brings listeners back to the show's mental health mission.00:00:40 — G-Rex Shares Her Type 2 Diabetes Wake-Up CallG-Rex talks about being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, taking Metformin, working with a nutritionist, and changing her relationship with food.00:04:09 — Michelle Explains Why We Are ...
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    37 分
  • Part 1: Michelle Petties on Rewiring Your Brain for Food Freedom and Emotional Healing
    2026/06/30
    Michelle Petties joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles for Part 1 of a powerful two-part conversation about food addiction, emotional eating, and the stories we carry around hunger. Michelle gets real about why “food noise” may actually be emotion noise — and why healing starts when we stop blaming ourselves and start getting curious. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 NYC Podcast Award Audience Choice Winner (Best Hosts), with over 4.5 million downloads and listened to in over 160 countries. Feedback Link Line We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here:https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “It’s not food noise. It’s emotion noise — and once you understand the story behind it, you can start taking your power back.” — Inspired by Michelle Petties Episode Description In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Michelle Petties brings truth, compassion, and a whole lot of “damn, I needed to hear that” energy to the conversation. Michelle is a TEDx speaker, Food Story coach, and author of Leaving Large – The Stories of a Food Addict. After gaining and losing more than 700 pounds over four decades, she learned that food addiction was never just about food. G-Rex and Dirty Skittles talk with Michelle about emotional eating, shame, diet culture, and the sneaky ways food becomes tied to sadness, boredom, stress, celebration, and comfort. Michelle explains why what many people call “food noise” may actually be emotion noise — thoughts, feelings, and old beliefs begging for attention. She also breaks down her “Brand New” framework and how belief, writing, rest, nourishment, alignment, and community can help people rewire their brains and change their relationship with food. This is not another conversation about willpower, restriction, or beating yourself up for eating the thing. This is about pausing, listening, and learning what you are really hungry for. Michelle’s message is hopeful as hell: you are not broken, and you are not weak. You may just be carrying stories that need to be unpacked, rewritten, and released with compassion. Keywords: Michelle Petties, food addiction, emotional eating, food freedom, diet culture recovery, body image healing, food story, emotional wellness, mindful eating, trauma healing, self-compassion, obesity recovery, mental health healing, brain rewiring, shame recovery Meet Our Guest — Michelle Petties Michelle Petties is a TEDx speaker, author, Food Story coach, and the award-winning, Amazon best-selling author of Leaving Large – The Stories of a Food Addict. After gaining and losing more than 700 pounds over four decades, Michelle created her Food Story method to help people uncover the beliefs, memories, and emotional patterns driving their relationship with food. Website: https://LeavingLarge.comWebsite: https://MichellePetties.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandnewnow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IambrandnewnowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iambrandnewnowX: https://x.com/iambrandnewnowEmail: michelle@michellepetties.comMedia/Booking Email: iambrandnewnow@gmail.com Key Takeaways Food noise may actually be emotion noise, asking for your attention.Emotional eating is not a personal failure. It is often tied to old stories, old wounds, and learned survival tools.Shame keeps people stuck, but awareness creates space for change.Food companies and diet culture can keep us blaming ourselves instead of understanding the system around us.Michelle’s “Brand New” framework helps people rethink food, hunger, belief, and healing.Writing, rest, hydration, and community can become powerful tools for food freedom. Actionable Items Before eating, pause and ask yourself: “Am I hungry, or am I feeling something else?”Start an emotion log. Write down what you feel before and after eating without judging yourself.Pick one old food story you have carried for years and rewrite it with compassion instead of shame. References Mentioned Leaving Large – The Stories of a Food Addict by Michelle Pettieshttps://LeavingLarge.com Michelle Petties’ Food Story workhttps://MichellePetties.com Brand New Now 52-Week Programhttps://go.michellepetties.com/brand-new-now-program Important Chapters 00:00:00 — Welcome to Part 1G-Rex and Dirty Skittles introduce Michelle Petties and open the door to a two-part conversation about food, mental health, shame, and healing.00:03:25 — Dirty Skittles Opens Up About Food NoiseDirty Skittles shares her experience with weight loss, GLP-1 medication, and the frustration of food noise returning.00:04:22 — Michelle Reframes Food Noise as Emotion NoiseMichelle explains why cravings and overeating often come from emotion, ...
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    28 分
  • Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men
    2026/06/23
    Trigger Notice + 988 Crisis Reminder This episode includes conversations about suicide loss, suicide attempts, depression, addiction, trauma, and mental health treatment. Please take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 in the U.S. or Canada for immediate crisis support. You are wanted. You are needed. And you do not have to carry this alone. For Men’s Mental Health Month, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with former NFL linebacker Brandon Siler for a raw, powerful conversation about brain health, suicide prevention, life after football, and the pressure men often feel to stay silent. Brandon’s story is a reminder that asking for help is not weakness. It is strength, survival, and sometimes the first real step toward healing. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 NYC Podcast Award Audience Choice Winner (Best Hosts), with over 4.5 million downloads and listened to in over 160 countries. Feedback Link Line We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “Don’t let that soda shake up on you. Fizz that thing out before it explodes.” — Brandon Siler Episode Description For Men’s Mental Health Month, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles welcome Brandon Siler, a former NFL linebacker, national champion, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and straight-up wall breaker. Brandon’s story starts in Pine Hills, Orlando, where sports helped keep him focused, driven, and out of trouble. That path led him to the University of Florida, a national championship, and six seasons in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. But this conversation is not just about football. It is about what happens after the cheering stops. Brandon opens up about the devastating death of his teammate Javon Belcher by suicide, his own mental health struggles after leaving the NFL, and the hard truth that even the toughest people need help. He talks about the macho pressure placed on men and athletes, the stigma around therapy and treatment, and why real strength means raising your hand and saying, “I need help.” Through Legacy Pro Sports, Pure Recovery California, Love4Vets, and Siler Brain Clinics, Brandon now helps former athletes, veterans, and high performers access disability benefits, mental health care, brain mapping, neuro-feedback, and treatment built around their lived experiences. His mission is simple but massive: knock down the walls that keep people from healing. This episode is raw, hopeful, funny, and deeply human. It is a reminder that men’s mental health matters every damn day, not just during awareness months. Keywords: Brandon Siler, men’s mental health, suicide prevention, brain health, NFL mental health, athlete mental health, veterans mental health, neurofeedback, brain mapping, trauma recovery, addiction recovery, mental health stigma, therapy for men, depression support, crisis support Meet Our Guest — Brandon Siler Brandon Siler is a former NFL linebacker turned serial entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and founder of multiple mission-driven companies. Raised in Pine Hills in Orlando, he earned a scholarship to the University of Florida, became SEC Freshman of the Year, helped lead the Gators to a national championship, and went on to play six seasons in the NFL. After the death of a teammate by suicide and his own difficult transition out of football, Brandon shifted his focus to helping athletes, veterans, and high performers access the care, benefits, and brain health tools they need to heal and thrive. Business Websites Legacy Pro Sports: https://www.legacyprosports.com Pure Recovery California: https://purerecoveryca.com Siler Brain Clinics: https://www.silerbrainclinics.com Siler Clinics: https://www.silerclinics.com Love4Vets: https://love4vets.com Personal Social Media Instagram — Brandon Siler: https://www.instagram.com/brandonsiler40 LinkedIn — Brandon Siler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsiler40 Facebook — Brandon Siler: https://www.facebook.com/brandonsiler40 X — Brandon Siler: https://x.com/BrandonSiler21 Business Social Media Instagram — Legacy Pro Sports: https://www.instagram.com/legacyprosports Key Takeaways Asking for help is not weakness. It is one of the strongest things a man can do.Brain health matters, especially for athletes, veterans, and high performers carrying invisible injuries.Suicide prevention starts with honest conversations before the pressure explodes.Therapy, treatment, and support work better when people feel seen, understood, and safe.Brandon’s work is about knocking down walls so former players and veterans can access the benefits and care they ...
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    45 分
  • Jason Lange on Men’s Mental Health, Vulnerability, and Why Every Man Needs a Men’s Group
    2026/06/16
    Jason Lange joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles for a real, honest conversation about men’s mental health, vulnerability, emotional isolation, and the healing that happens when men finally have a safe place to tell the truth. From growing up disconnected from his body and emotions to becoming a men’s embodiment coach, Jason shares why men’s groups can be life-changing for relationships, parenting, self-worth, and community. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 NYC Podcast Award Audience Choice Winner (Best Hosts), with over 4.5 million downloads and listened to in over 160 countries. Feedback Link Line We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here:https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “The greatest gift a man can give the world is to take responsibility for his pain instead of passing it on.” — Inspired by Jason Lange Episode Description Men are often taught to push through, suck it up, and keep moving as if nothing hurts. The problem is, all that unspoken pain has to go somewhere. In this episode, Jason Lange joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about men’s mental health, vulnerability, emotional embodiment, and why men need spaces where they can stop performing and start telling the truth. Jason opens up about growing up in a home where physical closeness, emotional language, and open conversations about feelings were missing. As a teenager and young adult, that disconnection showed up as anxiety, shame, numbness, and difficulty building intimacy. His healing began when he found men’s groups and somatic therapy, where he learned how to reconnect with his body, name his emotions, and be witnessed by other men without judgment. This conversation hits some deeply human stuff: male isolation, sensitivity in boys, healthy masculinity, fatherhood, asking for help, and the pressure men carry to always appear strong. Jason breaks down why emotions often begin in the body, why “I’m fine” is not a full emotional vocabulary, and why vulnerability does not make a man weak. It makes him more honest, more grounded, and more capable of showing up for the people he loves. Whether you are a man trying to reconnect with yourself, a partner trying to better understand the men in your life, or a parent raising emotionally healthy boys, this episode is a reminder that healing starts when we stop hiding from what hurts. Keywords: men’s mental health, men’s groups, vulnerability, emotional healing, male isolation, embodiment work, somatic therapy, fatherhood, emotional wellness, healthy masculinity, shadow work, men’s coaching, emotional intelligence, mental health podcast, personal growth Meet Our Guest — Jason Lange Jason Lange is a men’s embodiment coach, group facilitator, and certified No More Mr. Nice Guy coach who helps men stop going through the motions and start showing up fully in life and love. As the founder of Evolutionary Men and host of the Evolutionary Men podcast, Jason supports men in clarifying their purpose, deepening intimacy, doing shadow work, and building real accountability through men’s groups and embodied practice. Website: https://evolutionary.menInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolutionarymen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evolutionarymensworkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@evolutionarymenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evolutionarymen Key Takeaways Men’s mental health struggles are often tied to emotional isolation, shame, and not having the language to talk about pain.Men’s groups provide a safe space for men to be honest, vulnerable, challenged, and supported.Emotions are not just thoughts in your head; they often begin as sensations in your body.Sensitivity in boys is not a weakness. With the right support, it can become emotional intelligence, courage, and strength.Vulnerability does not mean falling apart. It can look grounded, steady, accountable, and powerful.Asking for help is one of the strongest things a man can learn to do. Actionable Items Take one minute each day to check in with your body and ask: “What am I feeling, and where do I feel it?”Find one trusted person, therapist, coach, or group where you can practice telling the truth without pretending you are fine.When anger, stress, or anxiety shows up, pause before reacting and name the feeling out loud.For parents, help kids build emotional language by naming what they might be feeling without shaming them for feeling it. References Mentioned Evolutionary Men: https://evolutionary.menNo More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover: https://www.drglover.com/no-more-mr-nice-guy.htmlJohn Wineland: https://www.johnwineland.comTripp Lanier: https://www.thenewmanpodcast.comKen Wilber / Integral Theory: https://...
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    45 分
  • Dominic Petty on Healing Relationship Trauma, Self-Acceptance, and Finding Inner Peace
    2026/06/11
    What happens when an engineer’s brain meets the messy, beautiful chaos of human relationships? In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Dominic Petty to talk about trauma-informed coaching, emotional intelligence, self-acceptance, and why sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is absolutely nothing. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 NYC Podcast Award Audience Choice Winner (Best Hosts), with over 4.5 million downloads and listened to in over 160 countries. Feedback Link Line We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “Your baseline is peace and calm. Anything else is just where life has taken you.” — Inspired by Dominic Petty Episode Description Dominic Petty didn’t start out planning to become a coach. With an engineering degree from Stanford, an MBA from Wharton, and a career built around solving complex problems, he spent years using logic, structure, and strategy to make sense of the world. But life had other plans, boo. In this thoughtful and unexpectedly funny conversation, Dominic joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about how his path shifted from engineering and consulting into trauma-informed mindset, intimacy, and relationship coaching. He shares how learning emotional intelligence changed the way he led people, listened to people, and eventually helped people untangle the relationship patterns keeping them stuck. Dominic breaks down why so many high achievers are running on insecurity, why self-acceptance is often the missing piece in relationships, and how silence can sometimes be the wisest damn answer in the room. He also explains how emotions are data, not identity — and why returning to a baseline of peace takes awareness, practice, and a willingness to stop making parts of yourself wrong. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt broken, too much, not enough, or trapped in the same unhealthy cycles. Dominic reminds us that healing is not about forcing someone else to change. It is about waking up to yourself, learning what your emotions are trying to teach you, and choosing a relationship with yourself that does not run on shame. Keywords: Dominic Petty, relationship trauma, self-acceptance, inner peace, emotional intelligence, trauma-informed coaching, relationship healing, mindset coaching, intimacy coaching, anxiety, emotional awareness, healthy relationships, shadow work, self-compassion, mental health podcast Meet Our Guest — Dominic Petty Dominic Petty is a trauma-informed Mindset, Intimacy, and Relationship Coach known as the Inner Peace Advisor. Through his Relationship Enlightenment Method, Dominic helps clients heal emotional wounds, break unhealthy relationship cycles, and move from feeling unworthy or stuck into deeper self-acceptance and connection. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. His work blends relationship coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Theta Healing, Erotic Blueprints, Enneagram, Shadow Work, and lived experience. Website: https://explorewithdominic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerpeaceadvisor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicpetty Email: dominic@innerpeaceadvisor.com Key Takeaways Self-acceptance is often the missing bridge between high achievement and real emotional peace.Emotions are information, not identity — you can feel them without becoming them.Healing relationship trauma starts with noticing your patterns instead of blaming the other person for all of them.Sometimes silence is not avoidance; sometimes it is wisdom wearing sweatpants.High achievers often use insecurity as fuel, but that kind of fuel burns dirty and eventually wears people down.Inner peace is not passive. It takes active presence, emotional awareness, and consistency. Actionable Items Before reacting in a tense conversation, ask yourself: “Will what I’m about to say improve on silence?”When a strong emotion shows up, name it, feel it, and ask what story is sitting underneath it.Practice five minutes of quiet presence each day. No pressure to be perfect — just show up consistently. Important Chapters 00:00:37 – Welcome to the episode G-Rex and Dirty Skittles welcome listeners back and introduce Dominic Petty, setting the stage for a conversation about mindset, relationships, and emotional healing.00:01:08 – Dominic’s geographic independence and coaching path Dominic shares how he built a work-and-travel lifestyle and how an unexpected conversation with a friend nudged him toward coaching.00:03:27 – From engineering to emotional intelligence Dominic talks about his ...
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    46 分
  • Dr. Mark Sherwood: Becoming a Hope Dealer Through Functional Medicine
    2026/06/09
    What happens when a former pro baseball player, SWAT team officer, and naturopathic doctor turns personal pain into a mission to help others heal? In this powerful conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Dr. Mark Sherwood to talk about hope, resilience, functional medicine, grief, mindset, and why healing has to include the whole damn person — body, mind, and spirit. Trigger Notice + 988 Crisis Reminder This episode includes discussion of suicide loss, grief, depression, crisis support, and emotional trauma. Please listen with care. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone, and help is available right now. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 NYC Podcast Award Audience Choice Winner (Best Hosts), with over 4.5 million downloads and listened to in over 160 countries. Feedback Link Line We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here:https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “Just a little glimmer of hope is like light — it can cancel out all levels of darkness.” — Inspired by Dr. Mark Sherwood Episode Description In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Dr. Mark Sherwood, a naturopathic doctor, author, speaker, filmmaker, former professional baseball player, and retired Tulsa police officer. And let’s just say, Mark has lived a few lives in one lifetime. Mark opens up about being adopted, chasing a childhood dream all the way to professional baseball, serving on the SWAT team, and eventually finding his way into functional medicine. But this conversation goes way deeper than career pivots. Mark shares how the suicide loss of his mother became a defining moment in his life, pushing him to become what he calls a “hope dealer” — someone committed to bringing light into the darkest places. Together, they talk about how physical health and mental health are deeply connected, why our words and thoughts matter, and how people can accidentally start identifying with their diagnosis instead of their humanity. Mark also shares honest wisdom about forgiveness, boundaries, faith, resilience, self-worth, and learning to love yourself in a healthy way. This episode is raw, hopeful, and packed with reminders that healing is not about pretending everything is fine. It is about getting back up, choosing hope when life gets ugly, and remembering that you are more than your pain, your diagnosis, or the hardest chapter of your story. Keywords: Dr. Mark Sherwood, functional medicine, mental health podcast, emotional wellness, resilience, hope dealer, suicide loss support, whole-person healing, naturopathic doctor, trauma recovery, mindset healing, faith and mental health, self-worth, forgiveness, body mind spirit healing. Meet Our Guest — Dr. Mark Sherwood Dr. Mark Sherwood, ND is a naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, national TV personality, filmmaker, and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma, alongside his wife, Dr. Michele Neil-Sherwood, DO. His work focuses on root-cause healing and helping people understand the connection between physical health, mental wellness, mindset, and purpose. Before medicine, Dr. Sherwood was a professional baseball player, Oklahoma state and regional physique champion, and a 24-year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department, including 10 years on the SWAT team. His story matters because he has lived through pressure, grief, identity shifts, and trauma — and turned it all into a mission of hope and healing. Website: https://sherwood.tvClinic: https://fmidr.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarksherwoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marksherwood4EAdditional Website Mentioned: https://drmarksherwood.com Key Takeaways Healing is not just physical. Your emotional, spiritual, and mental health all matter.Hope can be small and still be powerful enough to shift the darkness.You are not your diagnosis, your trauma, your depression, or your disease.Forgiveness is not about excusing someone else. It is about freeing yourself from bitterness.Resilience is built through hard things, not by avoiding them.Learning to love yourself in a healthy way may be one of the hardest and most important lessons. Actionable Items Watch your words. Notice when you say “my depression,” “my disease,” or “I can’t,” and try shifting that language toward healing and possibility.Build one small daily gratitude practice. Start with something simple: sunshine, movement, a good conversation, your breath, or one more chance to try again.Check your circle. Surround yourself with people who bring peace, honesty, accountability, and hope — not people...
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  • Nancy Gilette Pt. 2: Co-Regulation, Declarative Language, and Parenting Autistic Kids
    2026/06/04
    In part two, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles continue their conversation with Nancy Gilette and discuss practical tools parents can use to support autistic and neurodivergent children. Nancy breaks down co-regulation, declarative language, visual referencing, and why parents sometimes need a damn timeout too. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 NYC Podcast Award Audience Choice Winner (Best Hosts), with over 4.5 million downloads and listened to in over 160 countries. Feedback Link Line We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here:https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “Nothing good happens in dysregulation. Calm comes first, connection comes next, and problem-solving comes after that.” — Inspired by Nancy Gilette Episode Description Part two with Nancy Gilette gets into the tools parents can actually use when the house is loud, your child is overwhelmed, and everyone’s nervous system is one tiny inconvenience away from losing it. Nancy talks with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles about parent resistance, old-school parenting beliefs, and why the “just get it done” mindset can disconnect kids and adults from what really matters. Her message is clear: parenting autistic and neurodivergent kids is not about forcing compliance. It is about creating safety, building trust, and helping kids develop the skills they need for a life that feels good — not just one that looks good on paper. Nancy explains three core strategies she teaches families: visual referencing, declarative language, and co-regulation. She breaks down how declarative language shifts parents away from constant commands and gives children space to think, process, and participate. She also explains why co-regulation is not about controlling emotions; it is about creating shared safety when things feel too big. Dirty Skittles shares more about parenting Nugget, finding moments of real attunement, and learning how to honor both her child’s needs and her own nervous system. Nancy also opens up about Crohn’s, boundaries, art, rest, and learning to trust her body. This episode is a big, compassionate exhale for parents who are tired of being told to do more. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is slow down, connect, and stop parenting from panic. Keywords: co-regulation, declarative language, autism parenting, parenting autistic kids, neurodivergent children, RDI strategies, visual referencing, emotional regulation, parent regulation, autism support, ADHD parenting, nervous system support, parent-child connection, quality of life, compassionate parenting Meet Our Guest — Nancy Gilette Nancy Gilette is a certified RDI Consultant, mentor, and autism advocate who helps parents of autistic and neurodivergent children shift from crisis-driven parenting into connection-based support. Her work focuses on practical strategies, relationship development, parent education, emotional regulation, and helping families create a better quality of life together. Website: www.nancygilette.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/nancygilettecoachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.giletteRDI Connect: https://www.rdiconnect.com Key Takeaways Parents need regulation tools too, because dysregulated adults cannot guide dysregulated kids.Declarative language helps children think, process, and participate instead of simply following commands.Co-regulation is not about controlling emotions; it is about creating shared safety.Visual referencing can help shift everyday moments from “me” to “we.”A child’s confidence grows through safe experiences, not pressure or forced performance.Quality of life matters more than checking every box society hands you. Actionable Items Try replacing one command with declarative language. Instead of saying, “Turn on the light,” try, “It’s dark in here, and I can’t see where I’m going.”When you feel yourself about to snap, take a parent timeout and name it calmly: “I need a break so I can come back better.”During a shared task, pause long enough for your child to refer to you visually before moving forward. References Mentioned Relationship Development Intervention: https://www.rdiconnect.comNancy Gilette: www.nancygilette.comDr. Ross GreeneDr. Daniel SiegelDr. Gabor MatéAutism: A Different Perspective — Nancy’s Facebook community Important Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to Part TwoG-Rex opens part two by continuing the conversation around stress, the mind-body connection, and supporting families with more compassion.00:01:29 – When Parents Resist a New ApproachNancy explains how resistance often comes from old parenting stories, authoritative beliefs, and the pressure to “just get things done.”00:04:15 ...
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  • Nancy Gilette Pt. 1: Autism Support, Parent Burnout, and Building Real Connection
    2026/06/02
    Kicking off Season 18, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Nancy Gilette for part one of this powerful two-part conversation about autism support, parent burnout, neurodivergent parenting, and why connection has to come before correction. Nancy brings the kind of grounded wisdom parents need when they’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if they’re doing enough. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 NYC Podcast Award Audience Choice Winner (Best Hosts), with over 4.5 million downloads and listened to in over 160 countries. Feedback Link Line We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here:https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “Behavior is communication. When we slow down enough to understand it, connection becomes possible.” — Inspired by Nancy Gilette Episode Description Parenting can feel like a full-contact sport, especially when your child is autistic, neurodivergent, overwhelmed, or struggling to communicate what’s really going on. In part one of this conversation, Nancy Gillette joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to talk about autism support, parent burnout, and the power of building real connection inside the chaos. Nancy is a certified RDI Consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping families shift from survival mode into a calmer, more connected way of parenting. Her work centers on one powerful truth: behavior is communication. Instead of seeing challenging behavior as defiance or failure, Nancy encourages parents to get curious about what their child’s nervous system is trying to say. Nancy also shares the moment that shaped her life’s work — a powerful connection with a young autistic child that showed her how meaningful engagement can change everything. From there, the conversation opens up into regulation, visual referencing, parent-child relationships, and why parents need support just as much as their kids do. Dirty Skittles gets real about parenting Nugget, navigating possible neurodivergence, and trying to create more happy memories than painful ones. And G-Rex reminds listeners that parents are not broken; many were simply never given the tools they needed. This episode is a compassionate reminder that you do not have to parent from panic. You can pause, reconnect, and try again. Keywords: autism support, autism parenting, parent burnout, neurodivergent parenting, autistic children, behavior is communication, emotional regulation, RDI consultant, sensory overwhelm, parent-child connection, mental health podcast, parenting support, family wellness, compassionate parenting, connection before correction Meet Our Guest — Nancy Gilette Nancy Gilette is a certified RDI Consultant, mentor, and advocate with over 20 years of experience supporting autistic children and their families. She helps parents understand behavior as communication and teaches practical, relationship-based strategies that move families from crisis mode into connection, clarity, and calm. Website: www.nancygilette.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/nancygilettecoachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.gilette Key Takeaways Behavior is communication, not proof that a child is “bad” or that a parent is failing.Parents often need support, tools, and compassion just as much as their children do.Connection comes before correction, especially when a child is dysregulated.Neurodivergent kids need adults who are willing to slow down, observe, and respond with intention.Confidence grows through safe, manageable experiences — not pressure, shame, or forced performance.Parent burnout is real, and taking a pause is a healthy part of regulation. Actionable Items Before reacting to challenging behavior, pause and ask: “What is this behavior trying to communicate?”Create one small calm moment in your day, especially during high-stress transitions like mornings or bedtime.When your child is dysregulated, focus first on helping them return to calm before trying to teach, explain, or problem-solve. References Mentioned Dr. Ross Greene — “Children do well if they can”Relationship Development Intervention: https://www.rdiconnect.comNancy Gillette: www.nancygilette.com Important Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to Part OneG-Rex and Dirty Skittles introduce the episode and welcome Nancy Gilette to the show.00:01:19 – Nancy’s Work With Autistic Children and FamiliesNancy explains her role as an RDI Consultant and how she helps parents move from survival mode into more calm, clarity, and understanding.00:03:49 – The Moment That Sparked Nancy’s MissionNancy shares the powerful experience she had at 17 while working with an autistic child, and how one moment of authentic connection changed the direction ...
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