DeepSummary
The episode begins with Micah and Crystal welcoming their guest, Cheryl Green, an author and mental health speaker. Cheryl shares her background, including her experience with depression and a moment when she contemplated suicide, which led her on a journey of healing and self-discovery. The conversation then delves into the importance of setting boundaries, a central theme in Cheryl's latest book, 'You Had Me at No: How Setting Healthy Boundaries Helps Banish Burnout, Repair Relationships, and Save Your Sanity.'
Cheryl emphasizes the significance of saying 'no' and prioritizing one's needs, explaining that many people struggle with unhealthy boundaries and people-pleasing tendencies. The discussion also touches on the role of medication in mental health, with Cheryl sharing her experience of taking antidepressants temporarily to address a chemical imbalance while also making lifestyle changes.
Throughout the episode, Micah and Crystal share their personal stories and challenges related to mental health, trauma, and the pursuit of healing. The conversation covers various topics, including the complexities of romantic relationships, the impact of bullying, and the search for spiritual fulfillment. The episode aims to provide a safe space for open and honest dialogue about mental health struggles while offering practical insights and encouragement.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- It is okay to experience and express a wide range of emotions, and having feelings does not make one weak or negative; it makes them human.
- Setting healthy boundaries and learning to say 'no' is crucial for self-care, preventing burnout, and maintaining healthy relationships.
- Seeking professional help, including medication, can be beneficial for addressing mental health issues and chemical imbalances, but it should be accompanied by lifestyle changes and ongoing support.
- Practicing self-awareness, personal growth, and understanding one's needs are essential for building fulfilling relationships and overall well-being.
- Sharing personal stories and experiences related to mental health struggles can help others feel less alone and provide a sense of community and understanding.
- Healing from trauma and mental health challenges is an ongoing journey, and setbacks are a natural part of the process.
- Incorporating spiritual or philosophical perspectives can offer guidance and solace during challenging times, though personal beliefs may vary.
- Self-care and prioritizing one's own needs should not be viewed as selfish but as a necessary and valid aspect of overall well-being.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “It's really the importance of knowing that it's okay, too. And I always, like, go back to, you know, everybody's heard that old adage, like, no is a complete sentence, and. Yeah, I mean, it's true. It is a complete sentence. Grammatically, yes. All good. But the problem is, so many of us dealing with boundary issues, we don't know that we can actually say no. We don't know that we have permission and the right to say no. And without that, that's just, like, a fluffy, bullshit kind of happy ism.“ by Cheryl Green
- “Look, I will say, while I am not a dating expert, I was single for man, 28 to, like, 42. I thought you were 40. I am 40 for this year, so 41, let's put that. But honestly, if I had met my now husband a couple of years earlier, I wouldn't have gone near him because he had his own shit to deal with. And frankly, he wouldn't have come near me because I had my own.“ by Cheryl Green
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These Fukken Feelings Podcast©
Micah Bravery and Producer Crystal Davis
4/24/24