In this episode, I'm sharing journal entries from 2021, when this podcast was nothing more than a terrifying dream, and older thoughts from a time when I didn't want to stay alive. Thoughts I have never admitted out loud before.

Someone recently asked me, "How do you stay on this side of the glass?"

This is my answer.

In this episode, I talk about the tools that slowly rebuilt my brain and my life—sleep, movement, food, breathwork, meditation, journaling, counseling, nature, connection, purpose, and so much more. Not because they're magic, but because together they've helped carry me from surviving... to genuinely loving my life.

If you've ever wondered what healing actually looks like behind the scenes, this episode is for you.

And if you're struggling right now, I hope it reminds you of one thing:

People care, keep talking!

❤️ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it. You never know whose life a conversation could change.

Content Note: Thess episodes contains discussions of anxiety, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts.

The stories, opinions, and information shared on Earth to Gert are based on personal experiences and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, psychologist, or medical provider.

Nothing in this podcast should be considered medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you're struggling with your mental health, please reach out to a qualified healthcare professional. And if you're experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please call 911, contact 988, or seek immediate support from a crisis professional.

As always, take what resonates, leave what doesn't, and be kind to yourself along the way.

In this week's episode, Dani shares the unbelievable story of how she went from a stable life in a small town to addiction, overdoses, drug trafficking, a SWAT raid, jail, and the possibility of spending 10–20 years in prison.

But this isn't a story about losing everything.

It's a story about finding herself.

We talk about the connection between trauma and addiction, the healing power of recovery, EMDR, inner child work, and why the hardest work you'll ever do is often the work that sets you free. Today, Dani works alongside judges, advocates for people in recovery, and returns to the very jail where she once believed her life was over—this time to bring hope to others.

This conversation is raw, honest, heartbreaking, hilarious in places, and ultimately one of the most inspiring stories of redemption I've had the privilege to share.

If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to come back from rock bottom, this episode is proof that your past doesn't have to define your future.

Content Note: Thess episodes contains discussions of anxiety, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts.

The stories, opinions, and information shared on Earth to Gert are based on personal experiences and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, psychologist, or medical provider.

Nothing in this podcast should be considered medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you're struggling with your mental health, please reach out to a qualified healthcare professional. And if you're experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please call 911, contact 988, or seek immediate support from a crisis professional.

As always, take what resonates, leave what doesn't, and be kind to yourself along the way.

In this episode of Earth to Gert, I sat down with my buddy Terry, who I met at KOS Sauna, and had an honest discussion about healing, community, and what it means to truly connect with other people.

We talk about the different ways anxiety and depression can show up, the courage it takes to ask for help, finding joy again after difficult seasons of life, learning to be alone, inner child work, psilocybin, social media, and why building real community may be one of the most powerful tools we have for protecting our mental health.

I am so grateful to Terry for coming on and sharing his experiences and for the healing space of the sauna 💜🤍

Content Note: Thess episodes contains discussions of anxiety, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts.

The stories, opinions, and information shared on Earth to Gert are based on personal experiences and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, psychologist, or medical provider.

Nothing in this podcast should be considered medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you're struggling with your mental health, please reach out to a qualified healthcare professional. And if you're experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please call 911, contact 988, or seek immediate support from a crisis professional.

As always, take what resonates, leave what doesn't, and be kind to yourself along the way.