Welcome to Season 2… starting a little later than planned, and honestly, that’s okay. In this episode, I’m giving myself permission to begin again, even when life doesn’t go according to schedule.

Today I’m diving into how we compare our struggles to others. Whether you feel like you’re walking on pavement, grass, Legos, or burning coals, the truth is, we’re all walking through something hard. This episode is a gentle reminder to stop minimizing your pain just because someone else’s looks different.

We talk about seasons of life, the pressure to keep creating when it feels impossible, and how to give ourselves credit for showing up in the ways we can — even if it's messy or slow.

This one is for anyone who’s in the middle of a tough season, trying to keep going while holding a lot.

Episode 29: So… I was planning to drop a fun back-to-school episode weeks ago. I recorded it. I edited it. I was proud of it.

And then… my hard drive died.

Gone. Just like my last ounce of chill.

But that ended up being the least chaotic part of this season.

In today’s episode, I’m catching you up on all the behind-the-scenes life stuff — the messy, raw, unfiltered version. I’m talking caregiving, motherhood, health curveballs (hello, diverticulitis), navigating midlife hormones, grief over how fast our kids grow up, and trying to stay soft and present when everything feels like a lot.

This is me easing back into the podcast after a long, unplanned pause — not with answers or a tidy comeback plan, but with honesty, heart, and a whole lot of compassion for anyone else who's just been trying to get through today.

If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been — or if life has handed you your own bingo card of chaos lately — this one’s for you.

Episode 28: In this episode of Getting Through Today, we explore a powerful shift in how we see depression — not as a failure, but as an injury that requires care, time, and the right support to heal.

I share a personal story about a recent season that reactivated old pain and reminded me of the darkest chapters of my life. Through a moment of prayer and reflection, I realized how differently I treat physical injuries compared to emotional ones — and how much compassion I withhold from myself.

We’ll talk about:

• How shame and self-judgment compound depression’s weight.

• Why emotional injuries deserve the same patience and tools as physical injuries.

• Practical, science-backed healing tools you can start using today.

• The importance of giving yourself “emotional crutches” like rest, safe people, and nervous system resets.

If you’ve ever felt like you should “just be stronger” or “snap out of it,” I hope this conversation gives you permission to soften — and to see your healing for what it is: courageous, important, and worthy of support.