Episode

It's Giving: Mental Spiral

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My Therapist Said
Published
Jul 15, 2026
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Summary

This week, Stef reflects on what it feels like to be stuck in the middle of a major life transition—grieving the version of life you expected while trying to stay open to what comes next. A conversation about anxiety, career pivots, purpose, and the strange pressure to have everything figured out before you're ready. From the stories we tell ourselves during uncertainty to an unexpectedly meaningful lesson from Bubs the pit bull about stigma, this episode explores friendship, identity, healing, and why the people carrying stigma shouldn't have to be responsible for changing everyone else's minds. Sometimes the biggest shift isn't finding the answer—it's giving yourself permission to keep moving before you have one. Follow along on IG & TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.