Episode Summary:
When standard treatments for depression stopped working, I found myself in uncharted territory—searching for healing in unexpected places. This episode marks the relaunch of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice—and the beginning of a deeply personal journey through soul sickness, alternative medicine, holotropic breathwork, and the longing for true community.
Join me as I share what led to the podcast's rebrand, how I began exploring alternative healing modalities, and why this space now exists as a lifeline for anyone navigating profound inner work.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Why I started this podcast—and why I kept the name
- My experience with depression, despite “doing everything right”
- The surprising moment my doctor called it soul sickness
- My first retreat at Omega and what it unlocked
- Starting psychedelic-assisted therapy—and tapering off antidepressants
- The intensity (and relief) of medicine journeys and somatic release
- How DBT skills helped me survive the chaos
- Discovering community through holotropic breathwork
- Meeting Katy—and how soul friendships can change everything
- Why this podcast is now a resource for integration, community, and support
This is a space for the brave—those walking through the fire of healing, and those curious about what happens when traditional care falls short. You are not alone.
Resources & Mentions:
- Omega Institute – Relax & Write Workshop
- Holotropic Breathwork at Kripalu
- Learn more or connect: rebekahshackney.com
- Follow on Instagram: @atherapisttakesherownadvice
Next Episode Preview:
Don’t miss our next conversation with a local mom who found healing through shamanic work out now, plus two new tools in the next few weeks: a bilateral stimulation to support sleep and a meditation to help navigate difficult relationships.
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