Rethinking and Reworking A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice

Episode Summary:When standard treatments for depression stopped working, I found myself in uncharted territory—searching for healing in unexpected places. This episode marks the relaunch of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice—and the beginning of a deeply personal journey through soul sickness, alternative medicine, holotropic breathwork, and the longing for true community.Join me as I share what led to the podcast's rebrand, how I began exploring alternative healing modalities, and why this space now exists as a lifeline for anyone navigating profound inner work.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Why I started this podcast—and why I kept the nameMy experience with depression, despite “doing everything right”The surprising moment my doctor called it soul sicknessMy first retreat at Omega and what it unlockedStarting psychedelic-assisted therapy—and tapering off antidepressantsThe intensity (and relief) of medicine journeys and somatic releaseHow DBT skills helped me survive the chaosDiscovering community through holotropic breathworkMeeting Katy—and how soul friendships can change everythingWhy this podcast is now a resource for integration, community, and supportThis is a space for the brave—those walking through the fire of healing, and those curious about what happens when traditional care falls short. You are not alone.Resources & Mentions:Omega Institute – Relax & Write WorkshopHolotropic Breathwork at KripaluLearn more or connect: rebekahshackney.comFollow on Instagram: @atherapisttakesherownadviceNext Episode Preview:Don’t miss our next conversation with a local mom who found healing through shamanic work out now, plus two new tools in the next few weeks: a bilateral stimulation to support sleep and a meditation to help navigate difficult relationships.Love the show?Please follow, rate, and leave a review—it helps others find the support they didn’t know they were searching for. Share this episode with someone walking a deep healing path. 💛