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 there, beautiful minds! ❤️

We’re back with another episode that’s as real as it gets. This week, we’re sitting down with the insightful and empowering Alyssa Kushner, LCSW in our episode titled:

“Anxiety, Self-Trust, and Joy: A Mental Health Deep Dive with Alyssa” 🎧

Tune in Tuesday at 3 AM ET to hear how Alyssa’s journey through anxiety, self-trust, and authentic joy will inspire you to look inward and take the leap—yes, even when fear’s knocking on your door.

📊 FUN POLL TIME!

Let’s talk “Hangxiety”… 😅

What’s your go-to way of handling post-social anxiety (aka the “did I say something weird?” syndrome)?

🛋️ Curl up with snacks and binge something familiar

🧘 Meditate or journal to re-center

🎧 Listen to our podcast & know you’re not alone

🤷‍♀️ Laugh it off and move on

Other

❄️ Spring Sprang… And Then It Ghosted 🌬️

Can we talk about this Upstate NY weather?
Spring showed up for two whole days before ghosting us again. 🌸❄️

It’s been a full-blown seasonal soup—rain, snow, ice, tornados, and some “just kidding” sunshine. It’s been messing with our mood, making it harder to step outside and soak up nature’s therapy. And let’s be real, cold weather + arthritis = 🔥 bitchy mode unlocked.

But hey, those few sunny days? Total heart warmers. Even the forest critters were vibin’. 🐿️🌞

👉 Are you ready for spring?
What’s your go-to activity to reconnect with the outdoors and get fresh air in your lungs?

🎧 Podcast Spotlight: How to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms

Looking for another podcast that’s just as real, hilarious, and full of practical nuggets as ours? We’ve got you. 🙌

Meet Caitlin and Jenny, two amazing moms keeping it refreshingly honest (and straight-up funny) on their show, How to Be a Grownup. Whether you’re juggling snacks and school schedules or wondering when you last had a full night’s sleep, these two bring humor, heart, and real advice for navigating the chaos of motherhood.

Why we love them:
- They’re super relatable 🤝
- They keep it real real about adulting & mom life 👩‍👧‍👦
- You’ll laugh, maybe cry, and definitely feel less alone ❤️
- Plus, they drop actually useful tips you’ll want to use TODAY ✅

🎧 Tune in here:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Website

Give them a listen—you’ll be glad you did. And tell them your friends at Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads sent you. 😉

💬 What Makes Us Different?

We want to hear from YOU!

✨ What do you think makes us different from other mental health podcasts?
✨ What topics or guests do you want more of?
✨ Anything we could be doing better?

Reply to this email or DM us—your feedback means everything 💌

🎙️ What You’re In For This Week

This episode is a cozy conversation meets mental health masterclass.

We sit down with trauma-informed therapist Alyssa Kushner to talk about hangxiety, building self-trust, ditching perfectionism, and what it really takes to choose joy in a world full of pressure and noise.

From learning how to nourish your nervous system to finally giving yourself permission to live the life you want—this episode is both soothing and inspiring. 🧘‍♀️🌈

📝 Podcast Reflection Worksheet

Grab your worksheet and make it personal. After the episode, take a moment to reflect on:

🎯 What resonated most?
💭 How can I apply this insight in my life?
🛠️ What support do I need to make these changes?

Because healing starts when listening turns into living. 🪄 Podcast Worksheet _03_25_25_Anxiety, Self-Trust, and Joy- A Mental Health Deep Dive with Alyssa.pdf

🌟 Meet Our Guest: Alyssa Kushner, LCSW

Alyssa is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of AK Psychotherapy, offering virtual therapy across NY, NJ, MD, and DC. She specializes in: