The three part series goes into sensitive topics for some. These are difficult topics such as food, mood, body image, and even topics of suicide risk. There is profanity as well as the use of the word “fat.” Mindful media is also for consideration that I am one person and one person’s experience. This is not the same for all yet it is raw, real, and unfiltered. The original videos are up on my YouTube if you are a visual person: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDlQYgDIg0kwF9aoqOQYIVDoYWYcIUV7m&si=7vvZrkNbEpTQ1CEb. Please check me out on all social media platforms @AnneCTotero.

This is Part Three that discusses the journey while being 600 lbs. Part one discusses the journey to 600 lbs. Part two is posted will be about being the journey while 600 lbs.

NOTE: This is educational only and does not assume any roles in my career including therapist, supervisor, Coach, or otherwise. It also does not reflect any of my employers. These are my personal experiences. Please refer or consult your medical providers or care team for further assistance.

The three part series goes into sensitive topics for some. These are difficult topics such as food, mood, body image, and even topics of suicide risk. There is profanity as well as the use of the word “fat.” Mindful media is also for consideration that I am one person and one person’s experience. This is not the same for all yet it is raw, real, and unfiltered. The original videos are up on my YouTube if you are a visual person: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDlQYgDIg0kwF9aoqOQYIVDoYWYcIUV7m&si=7vvZrkNbEpTQ1CEb. Please check me out on all social media platforms @AnneCTotero.

This is Part Two that discusses the journey while being 600 lbs. Part One is posted will be about being the journey TO 600 lbs, and the final episode is recovery and ongoing work to be done.

NOTE: This is educational only and does not assume any roles in my career including therapist, supervisor, Coach, or otherwise. It also does not reflect any of my employers. These are my personal experiences. Please refer or consult your medical providers or care team for further assistance.

The three part series goes into sensitive topics for some. These are difficult topics such as food, mood, body image, and even topics of suicide risk. There is profanity as well as the use of the word “fat.” Mindful media is also for consideration that I am one person and one person’s experience. This is not the same for all yet it is raw, real, and unfiltered. The original videos are up on my YouTube if you are a visual person: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDlQYgDIg0kwF9aoqOQYIVDoYWYcIUV7m&si=7vvZrkNbEpTQ1CEb. Please check me out on all social media platforms @AnneCTotero.

This is Part One that discusses the journey to becoming 600 lbs. Part two will be about being 600 lbs, and the final episode is recovery and ongoing work to be done.

NOTE: This is educational only and does not assume any roles in my career including therapist, supervisor, Coach, or otherwise. It also does not reflect any of my employers. These are my personal experiences. Please refer or consult your medical providers or care team for further assistance.

Many of you have heard about Mel Robbins “Let Them Theory.” This is an alternative that focuses less on control and more about empowerment, social science in that humans are social animals, and something to consider. This is not an active critique and it is NOT saying this is not a helpful resource. There are a lot of clients and people this has helped. Yet for those of us that are in the second or third wave of mental health recovery, I kept getting stuck. So I find my own way to consider things. People GET to, as long as no one is in imminent risk. People get to. I get to.

Here is the link through Amazon: https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/

Regardless if it sits well with me or not, it has helped so there is the link or check out her posts/Podcast.

Thanks for considering and as always, Evolve and Heal on, my friends!

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Mental Health Awareness Month happens every May. This is a month dedicated to continued resources, support, awareness, and a special month to continue to fight the stigma around mental health. There are still at-risk populations who are to be considered and prioritized yet I am here to say: You Matter. Don’t compare your struggles, difficulties, or feelings to others and what they experience. What you are going through is valid and worth sharing.

NAMI has a movement for May 2025 #MyMentalHealth where you discuss YOUR story. Whether as an advocate, provider, or someone in recovery.

Here is the link: https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/

Check out my entry under @AnneCTotero on all platforms.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 9-8-8. These are for crisis situations as well as mental health resources. This is the national (USA ONLY) line for mental health assistance. Please get familiar with your local crisis line if you’re outside of USA. YOU MATTER! Stay with us another day.

Please know all posts are educational only. They do not replace medical treatment nor claim to be.

May 12 is Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day. This has been true since 2020 and I will keep it alive as long as I am around. I am hoping it will make it to the federal government in a proclamation by that time so it stays alive forever.

Here is the original National Day Archives from the crowd-funding: https://www.nationaldayarchives.com/day/national-mental-health-provider-appreciation-day/

Please visit here for more information: https://www.annectotero.com/mental-health-provider-appreciation-day

Please post about it with #MentalHealthProviderAppreciationDay and share the ideas of how to show appreciation for someone who helped you in your mental health journey!

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Season 8 Episode of Skull Meatloaf Podcast talks about “Before the Show is Over: What do I want?” What do YOU want? Let’s spend 5 minutes slowing down and being thoughtful, considerate of ourselves and the life to come. Evolve and heal on, my friends. Skull Meatloaf with Anne C. Totero, All rights reserved to Anne C. Totero, LLC.

My name is Anne and I am a therapist, clinical educator, writer and podcaster. I talk about evolving on your own terms, at your own pace, any way you know how. This episode is the introduction bonus episode to Season 8 of Skull Meatloaf. When my podcast was erased/deleted by a major platform when they re-branded twice, I had to make a decision. Start anew or continue Skull Meatloaf. So, here is my decision. I will start season 8 even with lost content and review the first seven seasons. If anything, if you have the attention span of a newt like me, this IS the best case scenario. Thanks for hanging around through the chaos. Please make sure to follow me on all social media platforms at @AnneCTotero for exclusive daily content. Evolve and heal on, my friends.