Episode #42 - Garbage Dumping in My Journal

We’re going to be completely honest with you: we started this episode feeling entirely out of it. Blame it on the rainy Northwest spring, blame it on the six-dollar latte inflation, or blame it on Ryan’s grandfather cutting a hole straight through a laundry room wall to mount a single, random AC unit.

But once the caffeine kicked in, things got real.

In this episode, we dive into the vulnerable, sometimes messy world of deep emotional healing. Carrie opens up about the exhausting timeline of grief, navigating life transitions at 59, and learning to stay anchored in the present. We also trade horror stories about searching for mental health support—from therapists who bring their own "crazy" to the table, to why venting to a literal balloon might occasionally yield the exact same results.

At the end of the day, healing isn't about hiding away or rushing the process; it’s about standing in your own sovereignty, dumping the mental garbage into a journal, and remembering you don't owe anyone a nice note when it’s time to walk away.

Grab a coffee, try to stay present, and remember—you are definitely not by yourself on this ride.