We’ve made it to the end of Season 13! 🎉 One episode this week, dropping Tuesday, 9/30/25 at 3 AM ET—a heart-to-heart with just us, G-Rex & Dirty Skittles, looking back on what this season really meant.
🎧 This Week’s Episode
“Lucky 13 Season Ender: G-Rex & Dirty Skittles on Resilience, Healing, and Joy”
We reflect on every powerful story shared this season and what ties them all together: resilience, reclaiming your voice, and finding joy—even in the mess.
💬 Mental Health Quote of the Week
“Season 13 was proof that people can go through the worst and still rise up, turn it into purpose, and give others hope.” — G-Rex
🚗 What’s Up with G-Rex & Dirty Skittles
🌟 Swag, Sweat & Showing Up Next week, I (G-Rex) head out to Tech Futures (formerly Lesbians Who Tech), and let me tell you—it feels like a full-circle moment. I’m walking into this conference not just as an attendee but as someone who’s built a business, a podcast, and a voice that I never could’ve imagined back in my corporate days.
And yes, I’ll be carrying 100 hand-pressed swag bags that I made myself. Every single one. Heat press running, stickers stacked, fidget toys packed, notebooks tucked in, and just enough candy to make someone smile when their blood sugar dips between sessions. Because here’s the truth: when I walk into a room, I want to offer connection. Not just a card. Not just a pitch. But a reminder that someone cared enough to put thought into it. That’s who I am. That’s who we are.
🍂 Seasons of Change Fall is arriving here—the trees are shifting, days are shortening, and I feel my body asking me to hibernate. To slow down. To hold energy for what’s next. This winter, I’m choosing to rest more deeply than ever before. To let myself recharge so that spring can be a season of unapologetic bloom.
✨ The Road Ahead And speaking of what’s next—our Season 14 Opener drops on Tuesday, October 7th. Just one episode that week, because our guest deserves the spotlight to shine bright. It’s big. It’s beautiful. And it’s exactly the kind of conversation that reminds us why we started this podcast in the first place.
✡️ A Note of Respect To all of our listeners observing Yom Kippur, we want to honor this time of reflection and renewal with you. May it be meaningful, healing, and grounding.
🌴 Dirty Skittles Check-In Meanwhile, Dirty Skittles is back from a family vacation, recharged and rooted. She’s in a good headspace, laughing again at life’s little absurdities. Case in point: she sent me a squirrel video the other day that had me doubled over. If you’ve been with us since the squirrel story, you know exactly why it landed so perfectly. 🐿️
🎙️ The Bigger Picture And finally, a moment of gratitude. We made the final slate of the Podcast Awards—something we’re deeply proud of. Yet this joy is mixed with sadness as we share that Todd Cochrane, the founder, passed away unexpectedly. The awards are on hold for now, but what isn’t on hold is our gratitude for every single one of you who took the time to vote. You showed up for us, and that means the world. ❤️
💌 Your Turn Seasons are changing all around us. So here’s a question to take with you: What’s one small way you can honor the season you’re in—whether it’s growth, rest, grief, or joy?
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Season 13 wasn’t just another chapter in our podcast—it was a season that stretched us, surprised us, and reminded us of why we started this journey in the first place. We met guests who carried grief like an anchor and still found a way to lift it. We learned from late-in-life diagnoses that brought clarity after years of confusion. We sat with stories of heartbreak, illness, betrayal, and rebuilding—and every single one carried the same heartbeat: resilience.
In this Season Ender, we revisit each guest and reflect on how their story connected back to the larger theme. From Susan’s courageous vulnerability in grief, to Jennifer’s playful yet powerful Moody Monster tool for emotional health, to Kim and Dr. Nina teaching us how food is more than hunger—it’s a window into our emotions. Dr. Paul reminded us what healthcare can look like when compassion is in the room. Lori showed us that even in the face of abandonment and illness, self-advocacy can rebuild a life. Simon opened up about ADHD and autism with a raw honesty that left us inspired. And Storm? She roared her way through betrayal, illness, and silence to reclaim her voice.
This spotlight is more than a recap—it’s a gratitude letter. To our guests, for their bravery. To our listeners, for leaning in. And to ourselves, for showing up week after week to hold space for stories that don’t always get told.
🧩 From the Conversation
💬 The thread that tied Season 13 together Every guest this season reminded us that resilience isn’t just about getting through the hard stuff—it’s about turning pain into purpose. From grief to late diagnoses, from heartbreak to rebuilding, each story showed us the power of reclaiming your voice and living your truth.
🫂 A quote that stuck with us “Every time you share your story, you unlock somebody else’s prison.” — G-Rex
🎙️ Real Talk from the Hosts “Season 13 was proof that people can go through the worst and still rise up, turn it into purpose, and give others hope. That’s the heartbeat of why we do this.” – G-Rex “What I love is how every guest left us with tools—practical things we could take back into our own lives. That’s what makes this podcast more than just stories. It’s connection.” – Dirty Skittles
📓 Reflection Prompts to Sit With
What story in your life still feels too heavy to share?
If you told it, whose prison might you unlock?
What tool or practice from this season could you bring into your own daily routine?
🌱 Gentle Reminder Healing doesn’t follow a straight line or a set timeline. However messy, slow, or unconventional it looks—your healing is real, and it matters.
🎙️ Meet Our Season 13 Guests
Susan — Shared her grief journey after her father’s death, modeling vulnerability and showing how community and faith helped her heal.
Jennifer — Creator of Moody Monster, blending parenting and mental health tools to help kids (and adults) name and manage emotions.
Kim — Explored the emotional connection between food and feelings, teaching us how cravings can reveal deeper needs.
Dr. Paul — A physician challenging the system with holistic, compassionate care that treats the whole person.
Storm — Survived medical gaslighting, illness, and estrangement, turning isolation into advocacy and fire.
Simon — Navigated late diagnoses of ADHD and autism, now writing, podcasting, and mentoring others while building a life on his own terms.
Dr. Nina — Helped us connect eating habits to emotional needs, breaking down how food cravings reveal unspoken pain.
🌟 Key Takeaways
Resilience isn’t just survival—it’s transformation.
Naming emotions gives them less power.
Food can be both comfort and a mirror to what we need.
Holistic care saves lives.
Joy and anger can’t live in the same space.
Healing stories create connection and community.
✅ Actionable Takeaways
Journal on what part of Season 13 resonated most with you.
Try one tool from a guest (Moody Monster, DBT practice, food-emotion check-in).
Share your story—you never know whose prison you might unlock.
Ask your doctor holistic questions, not just clinical ones.
Give yourself permission to rest, hibernate, or start again.
🙌 Listener Engagement
We’d love to hear: what did you take away from Season 13? Reply to this email or tag us on IG @grex_and_dirtyskittles.
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As we close Season 13, here’s what we know: healing is rarely clean or easy. It’s often messy, nonlinear, and unpredictable. But it’s also deeply human—and it’s made bearable when we walk through it together.
This season gave us stories of people who faced heartbreak, illness, and abandonment, yet still found ways to rise. It gave us laughter in the darkest corners, lessons we’ll carry into our own lives, and proof that even the hardest chapters can transform into fuel for something greater.
If you’re reading this, know that you’re part of this story too. By listening, by showing up, by sharing your own truth, you’re helping build a community where stigma breaks and connection heals.
Season 14 is just around the corner, and trust us—it’s going to be powerful. But for now, we invite you to pause. Rest. Celebrate how far you’ve come. And remind yourself: you are not alone in this journey.
Until next time—thank you for letting us into your heads and hearts. 💜
With gratitude, G-Rex & Dirty Skittles
G-Rex & Dirty Skittles
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