An episode diving into a difficult part of the healing process; breaking cycles.

During the break I took, I committed to spending time with my own feelings while not immersed in research. I didn't realize how badly I needed to, and the feelings and emotions surrounding that came out in my journal. So today, I would like to share five of those entries with you, and the thoughts I had behind them. My hope is that is can demonstrate the active use of journaling as a tool for healing, while also letting you in to seeing a part of who Nic Taylor actually is. The depth isn't limited to this tool or coping mechanism, there are so many others, and one may fit for you better than journaling. My hope is this, that you may feel inspired to seek out the right one that works best for you.

*This episode is labeled as explicit do to the use of profane language in one of my journal entries.*

We all learned that our bodies are mostly comprised of water, but have you ever thought about how that applies to your brain and mental health? This week we are taking a look at waters role in mental health, and it goes a lot deeper than you think.

Today, the way we view spirituality has changed. More and more, people are starting to seek their own truth; on what spirituality is. Within the realm of mental health, spirituality plays a crucial role. Join me and Kela, a creator who has a passion for answering some of the worlds hardest questions, as we dive into one of the hardest topics surrounding mental health.

***The terms "religion" and "spirituality" when used in this episode are in reference to the entire realm of practice. With the exception of personal experience, these terms are used in a broad and wholistic meaning of the words, that do not single out one practice or belief system***

No two people are exactly alike, but all of us had to grow and develop physically and mentally. What does that look like when the brain is developing through trauma? That's what we will talk about today

As a veteran myself, this topic is near and dear to me. But I didn't want you to only hear from me, so I brought in our friend of the podcast just-a-little-off-grid2 (Kyle Spaulding). Hear from two different veterans, from two different branches, involved in two different conflicts, and living in two different states. The parallels might amaze you.

*This episode has been labeled as explicit do to the sensitive content discussed, and language used when discussing that content.*

When I first started my healing journey, I found creators who were on the same path for wisdom along the way. That's how I came across Rae, and her advocacy has helped me so much along my own way. Soon you'll be able to get raeslifeadvice (TikTok handle) in the soon to come podcast, Hot Mess Healing!

People pleasing is a broad term, often misused and thrown out as an insult. But what if the roots for the need to serve run deeper? What if selfless acts become the foundation for your self worth? What if what you thought were just people pleasing tendencies, actually stem from a deeper issue?