Seasonal depression is one of the most misunderstood battles people face — quiet, internal, and often hidden behind a smile. In this episode, we break the silence.

Join Chris as we dive into:

✨ What seasonal depression really feels like

✨ How the winter months affect mood, energy, and identity

✨ Coping strategies that help you survive the heavy seasons

✨ The emotional cost of healing and relearning yourself

✨ When to seek help and how to support someone who’s struggling

This conversation is real, raw, and rooted in compassion — created for anyone who has ever felt the shift in the seasons and wondered, “What’s wrong with me?”

You’re not alone.

You’re not weak.

And this season does not define you.

🕯️ If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that their fight is seen, heard, and valid.

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube

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Healing is beautiful — but it isn’t easy. In this solo episode of The Evolving Healer, host Christopher Metoyer opens up about the unseen side of growth — the losses, the distance, and the quiet moments of loneliness that often come with choosing peace and self-awareness.

This episode is a raw reflection on what it truly means to evolve — to outgrow old versions of yourself, redefine relationships, and release what no longer aligns with your healing.

If you’ve ever wondered “Why does healing sometimes hurt?” — this one’s for you.

🌿 Listen as we explore:

• The emotional cost of healing and setting boundaries

• Losing relationships while finding yourself

• Redefining connection and community through self-awareness

• How grief and growth can coexist

Because the truth is — growth requires grieving. But on the other side of that loss is you, redefined and renewed.

✨ Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone walking their own healing journey.

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In this episode of The Evolving Healer, we dive into the transformative journey of breaking generational curses and redefining what it truly means to leave a legacy. Joined by special guest Adrianna Turner, we unpack the cycles of pain, silence, and survival that are often passed down through families — and what it takes to rise above them and rewrite the narrative for future generations.

Through honest conversation and heartfelt reflection, we explore how awareness, forgiveness, and faith become the foundation of lasting change — and how facing the past with courage can open the door to freedom, peace, and purpose.

✨ Because breaking generational curses isn’t just about ending pain — it’s about creating legacy through healing.

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Feeling drained, stretched thin, or like there’s never enough time in the day? In this episode of The Evolving Healer, I’m opening up about burnout and balance—two struggles that so many graduate students (and honestly, all of us) face.

As a mental health counseling grad student, I’ve learned firsthand how hard it can be to juggle school, work, and personal life without running on empty. In this conversation, I’ll share:

• The hidden signs of burnout you might be ignoring

• Why balance is so difficult to maintain in grad school and beyond

• Practical strategies to recharge and protect your mental health

• Encouragement for anyone who feels like they’ve got nothing left to give

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I keep going without losing myself?”—this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Evolving Healer, host Christopher Metoyer dives into the quiet but powerful force of imposter syndrome—the self-doubt that convinces us we’re not enough, even when we’ve worked hard to be where we are. Drawing from his own experience as a mental health counseling graduate student, Christopher explores why imposter syndrome is so common in grad school, how it show up in everyday life, and practical ways to challenge the inner critic.

Whether you’re a student, a future counselor, or anyone who’s ever felt like you don’t belong, this conversation offers validation, tools, and encouragement to help you recognize your worth and keep showing up for yourself.

The Evolving Healer is a podcast that follows the journey of Christopher Metoyer, a mental health counseling graduate student navigating the balance between personal growth and professional development. With raw honesty and heartfelt reflection, Christopher shares what it means to grow into the role of a healer—while still healing himself.

Each episode explores the real-life experiences of balancing coursework, clinical training, and the weight of everyday life, all through the lens of someone deeply passionate about helping others overcome challenges, embrace transformation, and redefine their identities.

Whether you’re a fellow grad student, an aspiring counselor, or someone walking your own path of healing, this space offers insight, encouragement, and the reminder that growth is messy—but worth it.