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 name
• My experience with depression, despite “doing everything right”
• The surprising moment my doctor called it soul sickness
• My first retreat at Omega and what it unlocked
• Starting psychedelic-assisted therapy—and tapering off antidepressants
• The intensity (and relief) of medicine journeys and somatic release
• How DBT skills helped me survive the chaos
• Discovering community through holotropic breathwork
• Meeting Katy—and how soul friendships can change everything
• Why this podcast is now a resource for integration, community, and support

This 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 Workshop
• Holotropic Breathwork at Kripalu
• Learn more or connect: rebekahshackney.com
• Follow on Instagram: @atherapisttakesherownadvice

Next 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.

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