Middle Fingers, Mental Health, and Milestones: Wrapping Season 10 with Love and Laughter
In this heartfelt and hilarious season finale, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles reflect on the ten powerful episodes from season 10 that spotlight real mental health journeys—from grief and sobriety to anxiety and radical self-love. With their signature blend of humor, honesty, and heart, they revisit the lessons, laughs, and middle fingers that made Season 10 unforgettable.
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🧠 What Went Down with G-Rex & Dirty Skittles
This episode isn’t just a recap—it’s a vibe 😎. G-Rex and Dirty Skittles kicked things off with their classic Zoom countdown chaos (complete with double middle fingers 🖕🖕), laughed at how their intro has become ritual therapy, and reflected on what Season 10 taught them personally and as podcast hosts.
Season 10 Life Lessons They Shared:
💬 Therapy is everywhere – Especially when you’re recording with your bestie.
💡 Mental health is a lifelong practice, and each guest brought a new tool for the toolbox.
🌱 Purpose after pain is powerful – G-Rex shared how her new podcast, The Survivors, was born out of deep personal experience with suicide and survival.
👯♀️ You don’t have to do this alone – From finding your people to leaning on your partner, Season 10 reminded us that community matters.
📈 Growth is scary but worth it. From quitting jobs to starting companies, the season mirrored their transformations.
🔥 Season 10 Highlights – Meet Our Guests
💔 Lisa Sugarman
Key Takeaways:
Grief can revisit you at any age.
Purpose can grow out of pain.
Actionable Tips:
Check out her crisis resources at https://helphub.co
Share your story to break the silence around suicide loss and prevention.
❤️ Johnny and Cristy
Key Takeaways:
Healthy love requires honest work.
Sobriety doesn’t erase your past—it helps rewrite your future.
Actionable Tips:
Attend an Al-Anon meeting to learn how to support loved ones through addiction.
Prioritize boundaries even in loving relationships.
🏋️♂️ Curt
Key Takeaways:
Your pain can push you toward reinvention.
Physical health feeds mental health.
Actionable Tips:
Start small: 15 mins of movement a day.
Set a goal that excites (and slightly scares) you.
🐾 Honey Badger
Key Takeaways:
Grief hits everyone differently—and that’s okay.
Preparing for loss is an act of love.
Actionable Tips:
Get a document organizer like “So I’ve Died, Now What?”
Respect how others grieve, even if it looks different from your process.
🧠 Alyssa
Key Takeaways:
Self-care is non-negotiable.
Boundaries protect your peace.
Actionable Tips:
Build a night routine to improve your sleep hygiene.
Reframe anxiety through CBT techniques.
🍷 Hadley
Key Takeaways:
You don’t need a rock bottom to make a change.
Sobriety can be joyful, not restrictive.
Actionable Tips:
Take a 30-day alcohol break and journal your experience.
Explore sober communities online for support and connection.
🌸 Summer
Key Takeaways:
Radical honesty is a healing act.
You are allowed to do what feels good—even if others don’t get it.
Actionable Tips:
Create a comfort ritual for tough days (music, writing, movement).
Listen to Stressed, Depressed, and Anxious for real talk from someone who gets it.
🎤 G-Rex & Dirty Skittles Say…
This season was a mirror, a medicine cabinet, and a masterclass all rolled into one. Whether you’re lifting weights, setting boundaries, grieving losses, or ditching the booze, we’re right there with you. Thanks for showing up and growing with us 💛
📍 Chapter Timestamps
[00:00:00] – Opening chaos + countdown hijinks
[00:02:15] – Reflections on podcast growth + purpose
[00:05:43] – Lisa Sugarman & the birth of “The Survivors”
[00:07:21] – Grieving twice: Lisa’s powerful story
[00:09:55] – Honey Badger on generational grief + getting your affairs in order
[00:11:17] – Johnny & Cristy’s journey through addiction and healing
[00:14:05] – Curt and the healing power of fitness
[00:16:39] – Alyssa on anxiety, music, and nurturing yourself
[00:21:04] – Hadley reclaims her life through sobriety
[00:24:03] – Summer brings the raw, real, and relatable energy
[00:26:52] – Season 10 wrap-up + tools to take with you
🎧 Podcast Shoutout
Shoutout to Caitlin & Jenny of How to Be a Grownup 🙌
They’re hilarious and helpful, and they are 100% your people if you navigate #MomLife with humor and heart.
🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-grownup-a-humorous-guide-for-moms-with-ck-gk/id1600435714
📱 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18bYm4GWnS5JKiKcTqRQsT
🌐 Website: https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/episodes
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