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, Amazing Humans!

This week’s episode, “Empowering Your Mind: Alicia Hopkins on Anxiety, Growth, and Finding Your Path,” features Alicia Hopkins, a passionate mental health therapist who blends professional expertise with personal experience. A recovering perfectionist, she helps others gain a deeper understanding of themselves, advocate for their needs, and shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.

🔔 Reminder: The episode drops Tuesday, 03/18/25, at 3 AM Eastern! Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss out! ⏰

🤔 POLL: What’s Your Biggest Challenge with Anxiety?

We want to hear from you! What’s the hardest part of managing anxiety for you? Vote below or reply to this email with your thoughts! 💌

What’s the hardest part of managing anxiety for you?

😰 Overthinking everything

⏳ Struggling with time management & stress

🛑 Setting boundaries with people

❓ Other Send us your answer by replying to this email

👉 Vote now and we will publish the results in an Instagram Story this week!

✨ Fun Things Are Happening! 🎉

🎙️ Exciting New Podcast Alert!
On March 12th, Lisa Sugarman & Gretchen (aka G-Rex) launched a powerful new podcast:
🎧 The Survivors Podcast – Surviving Life, Death & Everything In Between. 🕊️💙

This podcast focuses on Suicide Awareness, breaking the silence and stigma around mental health and survival. It’s a space for open, honest, and sometimes raw conversations about navigating life after loss, hope, and resilience.

📌 Listen & Watch Here:
🎧 Apple Podcasts:Listen here
🎶 Spotify:Listen here
📺 YouTube:Watch here

💬 A Note from G-Rex: I’m still co-hosting Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads! But in today’s world, we need to normalize how we talk about suicide. That’s why we created The Survivors Podcast. These conversations are difficult but necessary—because awareness, understanding, and support can save lives. 💙

📣 Live Mental Health Event – March 18th

📅 Tuesday, March 18th | ⏰ 1 - 2 PM Eastern
🎤 Topic: Training Managers to Recognize and Manage Stress in KPI-Driven Environments

📍 Hosted by: Gretchen (aka G-Rex) & Calmerry and Dr Janine Ellenberg
🔗 Register Here

📖 Podcast Reflection Worksheet – Your Mental Health Toolkit! 📝

Want to take what you’ve learned and apply it to your life? Download our Podcast Reflection Worksheet to:
✔️ Write down key takeaways from the episode
✔️ Reflect on how these insights impact your own journey
✔️ Create an action plan for growth & healing
🎯 [Download Here] - Podcast Worksheet _03_18_25_Empowering Your Mind- Alicia Hopkins on Anxiety, Growth, and Finding Your Path.pdf

🙋‍♀️ Meet Our Guest: Alicia Hopkins

Alicia Hopkins is a therapist, speaker, and advocate for personal growth who has spent over a decade helping clients break free from limiting beliefs. With her honest and relatable approach, she empowers people to shift from survival mode to thriving.

📌 Where to Find Alicia:
🏢 Company: Path to Empowerment Counseling
🌎 Website:Path to Empowerment Counseling
🌳 LinkTree:Alicia’s Resources
📸 Instagram:@therapy.in.real.life

🎯 Key Takeaways from the Episode

1️⃣ Your mindset shapes your reality. Anxiety and negative self-talk hold us back—but we have the power to shift our perspective. 💭
2️⃣ Growth isn’t linear. Healing is messy, nonlinear, and full of unexpected detours, but every step forward counts. 🌱
3️⃣ Self-advocacy is self-care. Learning to speak up for your needs is essential for emotional well-being. ✨

🚀 Actionable Takeaways

💡 Reframe negative thoughts. When self-doubt sneaks in, ask: Is this thought serving me? If not, rewrite it! ✍️
💡 Schedule intentional self-care. Set aside 10 minutes daily for something that nourishes your mind and body. 🧘‍♀️
💡 Practice setting boundaries. This week, say NO to one thing that drains you. Protect your peace. 🚫

🎙️ Listener Engagement – Let’s Chat!

We LOVE hearing from you! 🥰

👉 What was your biggest takeaway from this episode?
👉 How do you personally manage anxiety and stress?
👉 What topics do you want us to cover next?

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