Episode 17 - In this deeply personal episode of Getting Through Today, I open up about how music has carried me through some of my darkest seasons — when depression, chronic illness, and exhaustion left me feeling overwhelmed, voiceless, and lost.

Music became my lifeline. A place where I could be honest, raw, and real when words felt too heavy. Today, I’m sharing that part of my story with you — including the origins of two of my most vulnerable songs, The Letter and Beautiful Broken.

This episode touches on sensitive topics like depression and suicidal thoughts, so please take care while listening. My intention is to shed light on these experiences — not to dwell in the pain, but to show how music can be a bridge between struggle and healing.

Whether you create, listen, or simply hold space for others, I hope this episode reminds you:

You are not alone.

Your story matters.

And even the broken pieces can become something beautiful.

Listen now and join me in raising awareness through music, honesty, and hope.

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Episode 16 – We say things without thinking — little phrases like “I’m sorry,” “I’m fine,” or “I probably sound crazy” — but over time, those words shape how we see ourselves.

In today’s episode of Getting Through Today, Brita opens up about her own journey with chronic illness, guilt, and the reflexive language that kept her playing small. Together, we explore:

Why “I’m sorry” is more than just a polite phrase

How automatic self-talk can shrink our sense of worth

What it looks like to reframe those patterns with kindness and truth

You’ll leave this episode with gentle awareness, practical ways to shift your inner dialogue, and permission to take up space — without apology.

Because healing starts with the words we choose. And you deserve to speak to yourself with the same compassion you offer everyone else.

Let’s start rewriting those scripts — one phrase at a time.

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Episode 15: This episode feels a little different...

Today, I’m sharing a raw and vulnerable part of my healing journey — one that’s still unfolding.

After training for months and reaching a huge milestone of running 9 miles, I thought I was finally reclaiming the strong, healthy version of myself I had missed for so long.

But life had other lessons to teach me.

Instead of crossing the finish line I dreamed of, I found myself in a flare — tired, hurting, and questioning everything.

In this episode, I open up about:

✨ The emotional high of reaching a goal I once thought was impossible

✨ The heartbreaking moment of telling my son I couldn’t run the race we had planned together

✨ The unexpected pride and love my children shared with me — and how it changed my heart

✨ A powerful conversation with my sister about releasing old expectations and embracing new dreams

✨ Learning that healing sometimes means slowing down — and that joy doesn’t have to come from hustle or proving anything

If you’ve ever found yourself grieving old versions of yourself...

If you’re learning how to be gentle with your body and your heart...

If you’re craving permission to choose ease over pressure...

This episode is for you. 💛

Listen now — and remember, you are enough exactly as you are. No finish line needed.

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