Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

Podcast for Mental Health Insights, Compassion, and Friendship

This Episode will drop on Tuesday at 3 AM Eastern

👋Hey beautiful humans,

We’ve got a brand new episode dropping Tuesday, 9/9/25 at 3 AM Eastern, and trust us—you’ll want to set your alarm for this one.

🎧 This Week’s Episode:The Dr. Paul Show: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Healing Stories

What if your doctor didn’t stop at “a little better”? What if they treated your mind and body like they were on the same team? This week, we sit down with Dr. Paul Corona, a physician who’s rewriting the rules on mental health care—using compassion, science, and real human connection. From the trauma stored in your nervous system to the truth behind misdiagnoses and emotional numbness, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing is always possible.

🩺 Spoiler: He draws neurons to explain treatment to his patients. And answers every phone call himself. Yep, he’s that doctor.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We will not have a Thursday Episode because the next episode coming up is a 2-parter, which will come out next week on 9/16 and 9/18. It makes it easier for me to manage the newsletter and I won't get as much flack for you having to wait a weekend to hear part 2.

🚗 What’s Up with G-Rex & Dirty Skittles

🌤️ How Can It Be September Already?

🌀 “September will always be the starting point of my depression…”

Three years ago, I signed early retirement papers. At 59½, the math didn’t quite math. Medicare wasn’t on the table yet, and even though it felt like a relief to walk away, it also felt like the floor dropped out from under me.

The company I once loved had become almost unrecognizable post-merger. And while I knew leaving was the right choice, the fear that followed cracked something open in me.

September stopped being just a month—it became the month. The anniversary of my mental health spiral. The beginning of an unraveling… and, eventually, a rebuilding. Therapy helped me stop trying to “perform” for everyone else and start showing up for myself.

It’s still a work in progress—but I’ve come so far.

So, real talk: Do you have a month like that? One that doesn’t just mark time, but transformation?

🌴 Dirty Skittles Check-In

Dirty Skittles is living her best life back in Georgia, navigating the chaos of the school year like the total badass mom she is. And yes—I call her 3 to 4 times a week. Even when business is wild. Especially when it is.

We still laugh about things we definitely should not be laughing at 😂. This podcast? It keeps us grounded, connected, and growing—and we’re hearing from more and more of you that it’s doing the same.

Got someone you’d love to hear on the show? Hit reply and let us know 💌

🎉 Big News: We’ve Partnered with Maavee!

We’re beyond excited to officially announce our new partnership with Maavee—a purpose-driven wellness app that’s all about supporting your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. 🎧💚

Why Maavee?
Because it aligns with everything we believe in here at Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads: healing, connection, authenticity, and real tools for real people.
👉 Maavee (which means “my life” in French) isn’t just another wellness app—it’s an entire experience built to help you grow, reflect, and recharge.

💡 What You’ll Find Inside Maavee:
• Inspiring and thoughtful media content
• A supportive wellness-focused community
• Curated access to the best wellness brands
• Personalized rewards to help you stay motivated
• And tools to help you thrive—on your terms

🎁 A Gift Just for You!

As part of our launch celebration, we’re giving every one of our newsletter readers a $20 credit to start your journey on Maavee.

To claim it:

Click here → https://lnk.gomaavee.com/inourheads
Use the activation code: STG20
⚠️ Don’t forget this step—it’s the only way to unlock your free credit!
Download the app and start exploring the world of wellness at your fingertips. 📱

✨ We can’t wait for you to check it out. Because let’s be honest—mental health and wellness aren’t just things we talk about…they’re things we live. And now, thanks to this new partnership, we’ve got one more way to support you along your journey.

Maavee: Pursue well-being. For you. For life.

🔥 Special Shout-Out: Women Supporting Women

🌴 A Retreat for the Soul

You all know we don’t usually share opportunities unless I really believe in them. This one? It’s different. It’s special.

Our dear friend and past podcast guest Nicoa is hosting her Life by Design Retreat in Tulum, Mexico from October 15–19, and if you’ve been feeling the pressure, the burnout, the invisible weight of “keeping it all together”—this might be the reset your soul’s been whispering about.

This retreat was created for high-achieving women who seem like they’ve got it all handled on the outside, but inside? They’re running on fumes, asking: “Is this really how life has to be?”

At the breathtaking Kabbalum Resort in the heart of the Mayan jungle, you’ll unplug from the noise and plug into yourself.

✨ What’s waiting for you in Tulum:
• Transformational coaching & soul-centered connection
• Deep energy healing and radical self-love work
• Rest, realignment, and reflection
• The space to put it all down—and remember who you are

This isn’t just a fancy getaway. It’s a return to you.
And Nicoa will be right there the entire time—holding space, guiding with intention, and cheering you on every step of the way.

👉 There are only a few spots left, so if your intuition is nudging you, don’t wait:
🔗 Check out the Life by Design Retreat here

If your soul has been saying “I need a reset…”
This might be your sign. 💫

💡 Mental Health Quote of the Week

“You don’t need an emergency to make time for yourself. You just need permission—and you’re the one who gets to give it.”

📝 Podcast Reflection Worksheet

Use our Podcast Reflection Worksheet to jot down what hits home, what needs unpacking, and how you’ll carry these insights into your own life. Transformation starts with intention. 🧠🖊️ Podcast Worksheet _09_09_25_The Dr. Paul Show- Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Healing Stories.pdf

🎧 Episode Spotlight:

The Dr. Paul Show – Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Healing Stories

This week’s episode brings you a powerful conversation with Dr. Paul Corona, MD, a physician who’s reshaping how we understand and treat mental illness.

After decades in traditional family medicine, Dr. Paul saw firsthand how many patients were suffering in silence—physically, emotionally, neurologically. So he shifted gears, launching a revolutionary mind-body approach that digs deeper than diagnoses and goes beyond surface-level care.

🔍 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
• Why mental illness is not just in your head—it’s neurochemical, physical, and real
• The emotional cost of misdiagnosis, overmedication, and medical gaslighting
• How Dr. Paul draws neurons for his patients to explain what’s happening in their brains
• What happens when doctors prioritize listening over prescribing
• The heartbreak—and hope—behind real patient stories, including addiction, trauma, and suicide
• How his latest book The Corona Protocol is training the next generation of doctors to do better

From rural America to big-city offices, Dr. Paul is sounding the alarm: too many people are suffering unnecessarily. And too many doctors have stopped at “a little better.”

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who’s ever felt unseen, unheard, or untreated.

🙌 For the people who’ve tried everything.
For the ones who don’t feel like themselves anymore.
For those still holding onto a little hope—this one’s for you.

🎧 The Dr. Paul Show: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Healing Stories

🧠 “You Don’t Have to Suffer Forever”: How Dr. Paul Corona is Revolutionizing Mental Health, One Patient at a Time

What if your doctor didn’t just hand you a prescription—but actually listened? What if they explained what’s happening inside your brain and walked the healing path with you?

That’s exactly what Dr. Paul Corona, MD, has been doing for over 30 years. In this episode, he shares how his own personal struggles—and a career in both family medicine and mental health—led him to develop a compassionate, mind-body approach that treats depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain as connected, not separate.

🩺 What Makes Dr. Paul Different?
• He draws out neurons to explain your brain chemistry
• He answers every patient call himself—yes, really
• He doesn’t stop at “a little better.” He aims for fully well

That’s why he wrote The Corona Protocol—a bold reimagining of mental health care that combines scientific precision with real patient stories and hard truths about a system that too often fails to help us actually heal.

💬 This episode is for…
• Anyone who’s ever been told “it’s all in your head”
• The ones who’ve tried everything and still don’t feel okay
• Folks in rural towns with no access to mental health care
• Anyone who’s wondered if they’ll ever feel like themselves again

📌 What Doctors Still Aren’t Taught
Dr. Paul breaks down how trauma stores in your nervous system, how chronic stress manifests physically, and why primary care physicians must become mental health advocates.

🧠 A Quote That Hit Home

“Most doctors stop at ‘a little better.’ I never stop until you’re fully well.” – Dr. Paul Corona

🎙️ Real Talk from the Hosts
“When Dr. Paul said he draws out neurons to explain what’s happening in your brain? That’s how healing starts—with understanding.” – G-Rex
“He’s not just treating symptoms—he’s restoring hope.” – Dirty Skittles

✍️ Reflection Prompts to Sit With
• Have you ever settled for ‘fine’ when you needed ‘whole’?
• What’s one thing you wish your doctor really understood about your mental health?
• How would it feel to have a doctor who listens before they prescribe?

🌿 Gentle Reminder
Mental illness is real. Treatment exists. You’re not broken—you’re human. And there is a path forward.

👨‍⚕️ Meet Our Guest: Dr. Paul Corona, MD

The Doctor for Depression & Visionary of Mind-Body Healing

With over 30 years in medicine, Dr. Paul Corona, MD has seen it all—and decided it wasn’t enough. So he left traditional family practice to pioneer a whole new approach to mental health care—one rooted in deep listening, bold innovation, and real results.

💡 Early in his career, Dr. Paul noticed something other doctors often missed: many of his patients’ physical complaints—chronic fatigue, insomnia, gut issues, panic attacks—weren’t isolated issues. They were signs of something deeper. Something emotional. Something chemical. Something connected.

So he got to work.

🎯 The result? Mind-Body Healing—a personalized method that looks beyond surface symptoms to treat the whole person. His mission is simple:
👉 Restore hope.
👉 Reduce suffering.
👉 Create harmony between brain and body.

Known as “The Doctor for Depression,” Dr. Paul has helped tens of thousands reclaim their lives through custom treatment plans that honor each individual’s unique neurochemistry, hormones, genetics, and story.

He’s also the author of Healing the Mind and Body (Volumes 1–3) and the groundbreaking Corona Protocol, which tackles the toughest issues—addiction, suicide, school shootings—with radical empathy and science-based solutions.

📺 And if you're more of a visual learner, his TV show—The Dr. Paul Show—brings these stories to life with real patients, real progress, and real hope.

📍 Learn more + follow Dr. Paul:
🌐 Website
📘 Facebook
📸 Instagram
🔗 LinkedIn
📺 TV Show: #TheDrPaulShow on YouTube, Roku & Amazon Fire

🌟 Key Takeaways

Mental illness is a medical issue—not a character flaw.
“A little better” isn’t good enough. You deserve fully well.
The mind and body are connected—treating one without the other is incomplete.
Real healing starts with listening.

✅ Actionable Takeaways

Ask your doctor to explain—not just prescribe.
If your meds aren’t working, don’t give up. They might not be the right ones.
Journal your symptoms and energy levels for 1 week—it can reveal patterns you’ve missed.
Don’t ignore emotional pain just because it’s invisible.

🙌 Listener Engagement

We want to hear from you!
✨ What part of Dr. Paul’s story resonated with you most?
✨ Have you ever felt like your doctor didn’t see the full picture?
✨ What topics do you want us to cover next?

Hit reply or DM us on Insta @grex_and_dirtyskittles 💬

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It helps more folks find us—and it seriously makes our day.

💬 Closing Remarks

We know this stuff isn’t always easy to read—or listen to. But that’s why we’re here.

Each week, we’re holding space for the conversations that need to happen. The ones that remind us we’re not broken… just human. And healing? It’s not linear. But it is possible.

Whether you’re deep in your own journey or just starting to ask the hard questions, we’re so glad you’re here.

If this episode sparked something in you—hope, frustration, relief, curiosity—let us know. Hit reply. Share your story. Suggest a guest. Vent, cry, laugh. We read every single message because this space? It’s ours, and it’s yours, too.

And hey—if you’re struggling today, take a breath. Drink some water. Go outside. Then come back and remember:

🧠 You don’t have to suffer forever.
💛 You don’t have to figure it all out today.
🎙️ And you never have to do it alone.

Until next week,
G-Rex & Dirty Skittles
Changing the way we talk about mental health, one real convo at a time.