Guiding Tides Podcast

The Loss No One Prepares You For | Facing Grief

In this episode of the Guiding Tides Podcast, we sit down with Josh Smith — a high school senior and soon-to-be graduate — for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had.Josh opens up about losing his mother to suicide at just 15 years old. He shares what it was like to immediately shift into caregiver mode for his younger siblings, suppress his own grief to protect the people around him, and slowly unlearn the people-pleasing and conflict avoidance that took root in the aftermath. He talks about what it means to process trauma not in a straight line, but in waves — and how he’s found purpose, direction, and healing on the other side.We talk about:• Losing a parent to suicide in early adolescence and the immediate aftermath• Taking on a caregiver role as a teenager — and what that costs you emotionally• Suppressing grief and what happens when you bottle it up too long• The grief ball analogy — a counselor’s tool that changed how Josh sees loss• People-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and self-blame after suicide loss• How Josh avoided drugs and alcohol and kept his eyes on the light ahead• Supporting siblings through shared trauma when everyone heals differently• Why Josh is pursuing a career in law enforcement to help others in crisis• Setting healthy boundaries while still showing up for the people you loveThis is the conversation a lot of people need but rarely get to hear. If you’ve ever carried someone else’s pain before your own — this one is for you.If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. Please reach out to a mental health professional, or in the U.S. call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.—🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every other week💬 Drop a comment — what hit home for you?👍 Like & share to help these conversations reach more people📩 Have a story to share or a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at guidingtidespodcast@gmail.com —FOLLOW GUIDING TIDESInstagram: @guidingtidesofficialTikTok: @guidingtidesofficialEmail: guidingtidespodcast@gmail.com

I'm Not Sick, I'm Struggling | Facing Anxiety

In this episode of the Guiding Tides Podcast, we sit down with aesthetician, makeup artist, and mental health advocate Nicole Treannie for one of our most honest conversations yet.Nicole opens up about a lifetime of navigating anxiety and depression — from the early worries that began as a child of divorce, to health anxiety in her teens, to the breakup in her late twenties that became the perfect storm: a relationship ending, a medication change gone wrong, and a system that finally said enough. She shares what it was like to look high-functioning on the outside while quietly falling apart, why "just suck it up" never worked, and how she finally rebuilt her life one small win at a time.We talk about: • Why therapy at 16 didn't stick — and what actually helped later • Health anxiety, panic attacks, and the physical side of mental illness • Coming off the wrong medication at the worst possible time • What a "bottom" looks like when you're not addicted to anything • Loving someone who doesn't understand anxiety or depression • The line between real mental illness and "champagne problems" • Social media, performative vulnerability, and the people it leaves behind • Why "I got out of bed today" is a legitimate victoryThis is the conversation a lot of people need but rarely get to hear. If you've ever felt like you're failing at being okay — this one is for you.If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. Please reach out to a mental health professional, or in the U.S. call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.— 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every other week 💬 Drop a comment — what hit home for you? 👍 Like & share to help these conversations reach more people 📩 Have a story to share or a topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at guidingtidespodcast@gmail.com— FOLLOW GUIDING TIDES Instagram: @guidingtidesofficial TikTok: @guidingtidesofficialEmail: guidingtidespodcast@gmail.com#GuidingTidesPodcast #MentalHealth #AnxietyAwareness #DepressionAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #PodcastEpisode #MentalHealthJourney #AnxietyRecovery #TherapyTalk #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAdvocate #HealingJourney #PodcastersOfYouTube⸻

She Survived Childhood Abuse & PPD — Here's How She Rebuilt Her Life | Facing Anxiety

What happens when you survive childhood abuse, postpartum depression, AND a career setback — and decide to turn all of it into fuel? Christine Ravesi-Weinstein did exactly that.In this episode of Guiding Tides, Christine opens up about growing up with an emotionally and physically abusive mother, the severe postpartum depression and anxiety she faced after the birth of her children, and the moment she chose to stop being a victim and start rewriting her story. She's now an author, personal trainer, and advocate for "non-scale victories" — the wins that have nothing to do with a number on a scale.What we cover:-Surviving childhood abuse and emotional neglect-Christine's raw experience with postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA)-The decision to stay on Zoloft during pregnancy — and why she doesn't regret it-Breaking generational cycles of abuse as a parent-How writing a letter to her father changed their relationship forever-Leaving a high-paying job to pursue personal training — and why it wasn't a fall from grace-What "non-scale victories" really mean and why they matter for mental health-Cutting ties with a toxic parent and the aftermath💡 Christine's message: "I'm not okay right now — but I'm going to be okay."🎙️ About the Guest:Christine Ravesi-Weinstein is an author, personal trainer helping business professionals, and resilience advocate. 📌 Connect with Christine:Youtube: @RavesiWeinsteinInstagram: trhpersonaltrainingFacebook:TRH Personal TrainingWebsite: https://www.ravesiweinstein.com/ Amazon: https://shorturl.at/teewE📌 Connect with Guiding Tides:▶ Subscribe for new episodes every other week📩 guidingtidespodcast@gmail.com🌐 https://guidingtidesofficial.com/Guiding Tides is a mental health podcast featuring real conversations about therapy, recovery, and the human experience.

When Crisis Meets Court… What the Justice System Can Do | Facing the System

What if the people standing in front of a judge… aren’t criminals— but people in crisis who need help? In this episode of Guiding Tides, we sit down with District Court Judge Brian Walsh to unpack what really happens when mental health and addiction collide with the justice system. This conversation breaks down: * Why many individuals in court have no criminal history * How mental health issues are often the root cause * What actually happens during court-ordered intervention * The role of evaluation, treatment, and aftercare * How the system can help—not just punish As Judge Walsh explains, sometimes people don’t want help… but they need it anyway. 🎧 WHO THIS IS FOR: * Anyone struggling with mental health or addiction * Families trying to help a loved one in crisis * Anyone curious how the justice system actually works in these situations 🌊 ABOUT GUIDING TIDES: A mental health podcast focused on real conversations, expert insight, and breaking the stigma around mental health and addiction.

She Hit Rock Bottom… Then Rebuilt Her Life | Facing Depression

She was living in complete darkness…and it almost cost her everything.In this episode of Guiding Tides, Eevi shares the moment she hit rock bottom — battling depression, anxiety, and a cycle she couldn’t escape — until she was forced to make a choice:Change her life… or lose it.What makes this story different?She didn’t just survive it.She rebuilt everything.This is a raw, emotional conversation about what rock bottom actually feels like, the dangerous patterns most people ignore, and the exact mindset shift that helped Eevi take her life back.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re silently struggling…you need to hear this.Because the truth is:You don’t have to wait until everything falls apart to change.Eevi Links!Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/eevimaaria ]Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@guidingtidesofficial]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/eevi.niemela?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=gVysICe8hsihLgNQ&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F17Qt4sXXeq%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#]⸻⏱️ In this episode:• The breaking point that changed everything• What depression actually feels like (no filter)• The cycle that keeps people stuck• The mindset shift that saved her life• How to start rebuilding when you feel lost• Why “starting tomorrow” keeps people trappedPod LinksSpotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCCaYVvNkWedEdHI7ZQhi?si=2e6bf2cbc0264717]Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guiding-tides-podcast/id1806964216] ⸻⚠️ If you’re struggling right now — you’re not alone.If you need to talk, the 988 can help. https://988lifeline.org/⸻🎙️ Subscribe to Guiding Tides for real, unfiltered conversations on mental health, growth, and facing what most people avoid.💬 Comment below: What was your turning point?📲 Share this with someone who needs to hear it.Follow us!Website [https://guidingtidesofficial.com/ ]Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/guidingtidesofficial/]TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@guidingtidesofficial?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Facebook| https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573765245643]Subscribe for more ⸻#Depression #MentalHealth #SelfGrowth #Anxiety #Mindset #Motivation #GuidingTides #Podcast #HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #nobattleswoninbed