Can you even believe we have officially reached the end of season one for Breakdown to Breakthrough?


In this season finale episode, Gabby and Krystal take a look back at the wild ride that was the first chapter of the podcast. What worked, what didn’t, what moments stood out to them, things they have never talked about before from producing the show and the ways that YOU helped THEM grow by connecting with the show.


We’ll step out of third-person here just to say a thank you to anyone who listened to the podcast this season. Whether you raved about it on socials, gave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or only listened to a single episode - thank you. We have loved every second of hearing how BDBT aligned with where you are in your life, and the hurdles you have cleared to get to this point. You all are such badasses and we’re grateful you exist.


There is so much in store for next season (and maybe even some things coming sooner…) and we cannot wait to share with you all what we have in the works! More guests, more insights from listeners, and plenty of more laughs. Talk to you soon!


RESOURCES:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
• Mental Health Crisis Text Message Hotline: Text 'Home' to 741741
• Get help finding affordable or free therapy and counseling services in your area: https://www.nami.org/help
• Locate a therapist near you who offers sliding-scale pricing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists 

FIND US ON ONLINE:

• Sign up for our emails: http://eepurl.com/hAg1sD
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdbtpodcast/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakdowntobreakthrough
• Visit us: www.bd-bt.com

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Have you ever been to therapy or counseling? Have you ever wondered what it may be like? In this episode Krystal, Gabby, and guest Laura, PLPC (aka therapist), break down their perspectives on therapy. 

Laura explains the differences between peer counseling, counseling, and therapy. She elaborates on some of the technicalities of therapy and what you can type into Google to find what you’re looking for.

They all expand on the process of finding the right therapist. What some potential red flags could be, what you should be looking for in a professional, and how you know you’ve found a good fit. 

Krystal and Gabby open up about what first brought them to therapy and how they’ve continued since then. They touch on how scary it can be in your first session, or even returning to therapy with a new person.

Managing expectations as it relates to therapy can be hard. Laura does a great job of talking through what you should expect when starting therapy and what your expectations might look like. Gabby also expands on the expectation of feeling “better” after every session. 

The reality is, therapy is hard work. We hope this conversation can take some of the fear out of taking care of your mental health. If you’re even 1% curious about therapy, give this episode a listen. Your experiences are valid and you deserve the healing that therapy can provide.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Find a therapist: www.psychologytoday.com
• Email template:

Hi _____, 

My name is _____ and I found you through _____. I’m interested in starting therapy because of _____. My health insurance is _____ OR I don’t have health insurance. 

Please let me know the best way to proceed. I look forward to hearing from you soon. 

Best, 

_____

RESOURCES:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
• Mental Health Crisis Text Message Hotline: Text 'Home' to 741741
• Get help finding affordable or free therapy and counseling services in your area: https://www.nami.org/help
• Locate a therapist near you who offers sliding-scale pricing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists 

FIND US ON ONLINE:

• Sign up for our emails: http://eepurl.com/hAg1sD
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdbtpodcast/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakdowntobreakthrough
• Visit us: www.bd-bt.com

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How are you feeling while reading this? Are you feeling well-rested, or overworked? Are you feeling like you have enough rest in your life, or every moment is filled with another to-do?

In this episode, Krystal and Gabby talk about rest and the power of pause. They break down the hustle culture and how that’s influenced our need to constantly be working. They emphasize the influence that the digital world has on resting.

Diving deep into comparison they talk about some of the negative self-talk that can come up when you finally decide to rest. How comparing yourself to others who may be “doing more” than you, is really just a disservice to you. 

Plus they bring in the science of your nervous system and explain how rest powers many of the primary functions of your body. Rest is a biological need! They share ways they have infused rest into their everyday routines.

It can be hard to make time for rest, but we hope after listening to this episode you can start making small changes towards a more restful life.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Set Boundaries, Find Peace Book: https://www.amazon.com/Set-Boundaries-Find-Peace-Reclaiming/dp/B08MWS22YT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IMXS73BLP40S&dchild=1&keywords=set+boundaries+find+peace+book&qid=1634244466&sprefix=set+boundar%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1

RESOURCES:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
• Mental Health Crisis Text Message Hotline: Text 'Home' to 741741
• Get help finding affordable or free therapy and counseling services in your area: https://www.nami.org/help
• Locate a therapist near you who offers sliding-scale pricing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists 

FIND US ON ONLINE:

• Sign up for our emails: http://eepurl.com/hAg1sD
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdbtpodcast/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakdowntobreakthrough
• Visit us: www.bd-bt.com

Intro and Outro by AudioBinger