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.
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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