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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 35 MIN

Episode 45: Coming off Lexapro and Re-reading Journals

from The Experiment · host Carrie Hopperstad, Maribeth Thomas

In today’s episode of The Experiment, we turn inward and reflect on change over time—both the kind we choose and the kind we slowly grow into.Carrie shares about her recent journey of coming off Lexapro and what it’s been like to experience a fuller emotional range again—the beauty, the intensity, and the uncertainty of feeling more on both ends of the spectrum. Marybeth talks about revisiting old journals and the surprising perspective that comes from reading your own past words, noticing patterns, and recognizing how much can shift gradually, almost quietly, over the years.Together, we explore what it means to witness yourself with compassion, to see growth in hindsight, and to stay present with emotions that don’t always fit neatly into “better” or “worse.” This conversation is about becoming more acquainted with who we are now—and gently honoring who we’ve been along the way.Shout-outs:Kyley CaldwellParul Karwasra

In today’s episode of The Experiment, we turn inward and reflect on change over time—both the kind we choose and the kind we slowly grow into.Carrie shares about her recent journey of coming off Lexapro and what it’s been like to experience a fuller emotional range again—the beauty, the intensity, and the uncertainty of feeling more on both ends of the spectrum. Marybeth talks about revisiting old journals and the surprising perspective that comes from reading your own past words, noticing patterns, and recognizing how much can shift gradually, almost quietly, over the years.Together, we explore what it means to witness yourself with compassion, to see growth in hindsight, and to stay present with emotions that don’t always fit neatly into “better” or “worse.” This conversation is about becoming more acquainted with who we are now—and gently honoring who we’ve been along the way.Shout-outs:Kyley CaldwellParul Karwasra

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