Laughter, Loss and Lessons: Season 11 Mental Health Wrap-Up

Season 11 is officially wrapped — and your co-hosts are here to reflect, laugh, and get real about the growth, grief, and grace it took to get here.

G-Rex and Dirty Skittles open up about their personal evolution this season: from 5 a.m. emotional check-in calls to big podcasting milestones, creative breakthroughs, and boundary-setting victories. G-Rex shares the excitement (and vulnerability) of completing the third draft of her book, and how this podcast continues to be a vehicle for her to find her voice. Dirty Skittles dives into parenting while healing — breaking cycles, confronting generational trauma, and practicing the daily work of protecting her peace.

Together, they revisit the most powerful moments from Season 11, relive the laughs, and explore the deep mental health themes that emerged, especially the recurring need for boundaries, rest, and honest conversations.

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“You’re never fixed. You fight for yourself. You say no when it matters. You protect your peace, over and over again.” — Dirty Skittles

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What’s Inside This Episode

• Reflections on G-Rex and Dirty Skittles’ personal growth
• The boundary theme that echoed through every interview
• Laughter, loss, and moments of transformation
• Guest insights that changed our perspective
• A look at what’s ahead in Season 12

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Meet Our Season 11 Guests

Every guest this season brought honesty, resilience, and fresh perspective. Here’s a recap, in order, with key takeaways and actionable insights you can apply to your own journey:

1. Bonnie–People–Pleaser Turned Boundary-Setter

Takeaways:

• Boundaries are an act of self-respect
• Saying “no” is its own kind of healing

Action Steps:

• Practice saying “no” without apology
• Identify one boundary you’ve outgrown — and reset it

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2. Pearl – Grief, Goodbye, and Growth

Takeaways:

• You can grieve relationships while choosing peace
• Transforming pain into purpose is powerful

Action Steps:

• Write a goodbye letter to something or someone holding you back
• Channel grief into something creative or supportive

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3. Val – Living with OCD and Intrusive Thoughts

Takeaways:

• OCD involves much more than cleanliness
• Intrusive thoughts are common and manageable

Action Steps:

• Learn more at https://iocdf.org
• Practice compassion when someone shares their mental health struggle

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4. Suzanne – The NOPE Coach

Takeaways:

• “No” is not rude — it’s necessary
• Boundaries are a muscle you build

Action Steps:

• Say no to one thing that drains you
• Make a list of your top five energy boundaries

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5. Stephanie – Understanding Irrational Fears

Takeaways:

• All fears deserve space and understanding