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Getting Through TodayBack to School, Back to Chaos — But Still HereEpisode 29: So… I was planning to drop a fun back-to-school episode weeks ago. I recorded it. I edited it. I was proud of it.And then… my hard drive died.Gone. Just like my last ounce of chill.But that ended up being the least chaotic part of this season.In today’s episode, I’m catching you up on all the behind-the-scenes life stuff — the messy, raw, unfiltered version. I’m talking caregiving, motherhood, health curveballs (hello, diverticulitis), navigating midlife hormones, grief over how fast our kids grow up, and trying to st...
2025-11-1719 minGetting Through TodayWhat If Depression Is an Injury, Not a Failure?Episode 28: In this episode of Getting Through Today, we explore a powerful shift in how we see depression — not as a failure, but as an injury that requires care, time, and the right support to heal.I share a personal story about a recent season that reactivated old pain and reminded me of the darkest chapters of my life. Through a moment of prayer and reflection, I realized how differently I treat physical injuries compared to emotional ones — and how much compassion I withhold from myself.We’ll talk about:How shame and self-ju...
2025-08-1728 minGetting Through TodayYour Healing Doesn’t Need to Fix MeEpisode 27: Sometimes when we share what we’re going through, people rush to respond with solutions, advice, or “positive” reframes. But in the process, they can unintentionally skip over the most important thing — acknowledging the pain.In this episode, I’m exploring the difference between compassion and correction, and why trying to fix someone can sometimes create more disconnection than comfort. I’ll share personal stories about times I’ve needed presence more than answers, and what I’ve learned about truly holding space for others in their hardest moments.Whether you’re navigating your own healing or wal...
2025-08-1026 minGetting Through TodayThe Connection Between Emotional Freedom and HealingYou’ve done the protocols. You’ve taken the supplements. You’ve followed the routines.But still… something feels stuck.This episode might be the missing piece.In today’s conversation, I’m opening up about the emotional layers of healing we don’t talk about enough — the ones that live beneath the surface, buried in the body, silently shaping how we feel, function, and show up in the world.We’ll explore:💛 What emotional suppression really looks like💛 How unfelt emotions can stall your healing — physically, mentally, and spiritually💛 What it means to experience emo...
2025-08-0323 minGetting Through TodayCaregiving — Taking Care of Both of YouEpisode 25: What happens when you’re the strong one — the caregiver — but your own needs quietly disappear in the process?In this episode, I’m joined by my very first guest… my husband, Jeff.Together, we open up about what caregiving really looks like behind the scenes — the emotional toll, the hidden grief, and the quiet strength it takes to support someone you love through chronic illness, depression, and uncertainty.Whether you’re a caregiver, the one being cared for, or somewhere in between — this conversation is for you.You are not invisible. You are...
2025-07-2731 minGetting Through TodayReclaiming Your Power — Why I Created the SHIFT ProgramEpisode 24: There was a time I felt broken beyond repair — like healing was out of reach and I had nothing left to give.But little by little, I found my way back to myself… not by forcing a miracle, but by making small, intentional shifts.This episode is the full, raw, heart-led story behind my SHIFT program — why I created it, what it stands for, and how it’s helping people stop surviving and start healing from the inside out.Whether you’re stuck in burnout, carrying pain that...
2025-07-1320 minGetting Through TodayWhere Is the Ease? Finding Peace When Life Gets LouderEpisode 23This one’s for the beautiful warriors who chose hope… and still got heartbreak.What happens when you pick a word like “Abundance” or “Ease” for the year —and life gives you the opposite?In this raw, reflective episode, I share what happened when I asked the universe for a softer year — and instead found myself holding more pain than ever. But somewhere in the middle of the mess, I started seeing abundance in a new light. Not flashy. Not perfect. But real.✨ We’ll talk a...
2025-07-0618 minGetting Through TodayLetting Go of StressEpisode 22 – In a world that celebrates constant doing, this episode is an invitation to pause.If you’ve been living in survival mode — juggling chronic illness, parenting, emotional overload, or just the weight of life — your nervous system might be craving something softer.In today’s episode, I’ll share a vulnerable reflection on what chronic stress really does to our minds and bodies… and why “being the strong one” often comes at a quiet cost. Then we’ll move into a calming guided self-hypnosis journey designed to help you let go of tensio...
2025-06-2222 minGetting Through TodayYou're Not Complaining — The Power of Being HeardYou’re not too much. You’re not being dramatic. You’re not complaining — you’re human.In episode 21, we’re diving into the emotional weight so many of us carry in silence — the kind that comes from always being the strong one, the helper, the one who says “I’m fine” with tears behind our eyes.We talk about the difference between venting and feeling like a victim… between expressing pain and being negative… and how being heard — truly heard — can be one of the most healing experiences we can offer one another.I’ll share personal storie...
2025-06-1643 minGetting Through TodayHow to Support Someone With Chronic IllnessIn episode 20, we explore what real support looks like for those living with chronic illness. Whether you’re navigating your own health journey or walking alongside someone who is, this episode offers compassionate insights and practical tips to help you show up with love, presence, and grace.I share personal stories from my own life—including the unwavering support I’ve received from my husband Jeff, my family, and dear friends—and break down what true, meaningful support can look and feel like.Together, we’ll talk about:...
2025-06-0832 minGetting Through TodayLetting Go of Guilt: What I Wish I Knew When I Was SickEpisode 19: Guilt. It's heavy. It's sneaky. And if you've ever been sick — especially while trying to care for your kids or your family — you probably know it all too well.In this raw and heartfelt episode, I share a recent experience that brought up old emotions and fresh clarity. From a much-needed retreat to an unexpected emergency, I walk you through the moments that reminded me just how hard we can be on ourselves — and how much gentleness we deserve.Whether you're a mom navigating chronic illness, a care...
2025-06-0119 minGetting Through TodayThe Invisible Load: Managing Mental Fatigue and Chronic Illness as a MomEpisode 18 – Behind the smiles, behind the schedules, behind the “I’m fine” — there’s a silent, crushing weight many moms carry.In this episode of Getting Through Today, we explore what it really means to live with the invisible load — the mental fatigue, emotional labor, and chronic overwhelm that often go unseen but are felt.If you’re a mom navigating life with chronic illness — Lyme disease, autoimmune issues, or unrelenting exhaustion that no one else seems to understand — this episode is for you.We’ll talk about:
2025-05-2530 minGetting Through TodayRaising Awareness Through MusicEpisode 17 - In this deeply personal episode of Getting Through Today, I open up about how music has carried me through some of my darkest seasons — when depression, chronic illness, and exhaustion left me feeling overwhelmed, voiceless, and lost.Music became my lifeline. A place where I could be honest, raw, and real when words felt too heavy. Today, I’m sharing that part of my story with you — including the origins of two of my most vulnerable songs, The Letter and Beautiful Broken.This episode touches on sensitive topics...
2025-05-1030 minGetting Through TodayBeing Intentional With Your WordsEpisode 16 – We say things without thinking — little phrases like “I’m sorry,” “I’m fine,” or “I probably sound crazy” — but over time, those words shape how we see ourselves.In today’s episode of Getting Through Today, Brita opens up about her own journey with chronic illness, guilt, and the reflexive language that kept her playing small. Together, we explore:Why “I’m sorry” is more than just a polite phraseHow automatic self-talk can shrink our sense of worthWhat it looks like to reframe those patterns with...
2025-05-0317 minGetting Through TodayFinding Strength in Stillness: A New Chapter of HealingEpisode 15: This episode feels a little different...Today, I’m sharing a raw and vulnerable part of my healing journey — one that’s still unfolding.After training for months and reaching a huge milestone of running 9 miles, I thought I was finally reclaiming the strong, healthy version of myself I had missed for so long.But life had other lessons to teach me.Instead of crossing the finish line I dreamed of, I found myself in a flare — tired, hurting, and questioning everything.In this...
2025-04-2616 minGetting Through TodayTools for Emotional Resilience: Building Strength from WithinEpisode 14 – In this episode of Getting Through Today, we’re diving into one of the most essential skills for navigating life’s toughest moments: emotional resilience.From chronic illness to personal loss, caregiving to career transitions, resilience isn’t about pushing through and pretending everything’s fine—it’s about honoring our struggles, learning to bend without breaking, and finding strength in the messy, beautiful reality of being human.Brita shares raw, personal stories—from running nine miles despite exhaustion to witnessing her husband’s quiet strength during her illness—and offers a heartfelt guide to building resilienc...
2025-04-1829 minGetting Through TodayThe Beauty of Being Broken – Reflections From My BookEpisode 13 - In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, I open up about the emotional journey of writing my book, Getting Through Today: How Chronic Illness Taught Me the Beauty in Being Broken. I share the fears, doubts, and powerful healing that came with telling my story—and how embracing my brokenness led to some of the most profound growth of my life.We’ll explore what it truly means to be "beautifully broken," why vulnerability is strength, and how confronting our hardest moments can reveal resilience, purpose, and deep self-love. I’ll read excerp...
2025-04-1228 minGetting Through TodayHow to Reframe Limiting BeliefsIn Episode 12 of Getting Through Today, we're diving into how to identify and reframe the limiting beliefs that keep us from living the fulfilling, empowered lives we desire. Have you ever felt like you're spinning your wheels, stuck repeating old patterns despite your best efforts? You're not alone, beautiful warriors. Join me as I openly share my personal experiences—from battling chronic illness to discovering subconscious beliefs that silently held me back. You'll learn practical, compassionate tools to recognize and rewrite your own limiting beliefs, creating lasting, meaningful change. This episode shares insights, real-life stories, and simple yet powerful re...
2025-04-0521 minGetting Through TodayFinding Hope in the Toughest TimesEpisode 11 - Finding Hope in the Toughest TimesIn this heartfelt episode, we explore the quiet power of hope, especially during life's most challenging seasons. Brita shares her raw, vulnerable journey through chronic illness and depression, revealing how hope often arrives gently, through small acts of kindness, self-compassion, and genuine connections. You'll learn practical, intentional strategies to cultivate hope daily, from noticing moments of light to leaning into your support system, using positive self-talk, and visualizing brighter days. Featuring Brita's deeply personal song lyrics, "Stay With Me," this episode is a gentle reminder that even in darkness...
2025-03-2823 minGetting Through TodayYour Voice, Your Power: Embracing Resilience and Self-AdvocacyIn today’s episode, we’re diving into what it really means to be resilient—and how powerful it can be to speak up for yourself, especially when life gets tough. I’ll share parts of my journey with chronic illness, mental health, and navigating a medical system that didn’t always listen. But more than that, we’ll talk about the little steps that helped me find my voice, trust my gut, and keep moving forward.We’ll cover practical ways to advocate for yourself, set healthy boundaries, and explore your own healing path with confidence. I’ll also guid...
2025-03-2130 minGetting Through TodayParenting With Chronic IllnessIn this heartfelt episode of Getting Through Today, Brita opens up about the real challenges of parenting while living with chronic illness. Through personal stories and gentle insights, she explores how to extend grace to yourself, redefine parenting success, communicate loving boundaries, and embrace self-care—even on the hardest days.If you've ever struggled with guilt, exhaustion, or feeling like you're not doing enough as a parent, this episode is for you. Join Brita as she shares meaningful ways to honor your limits, love your family authentically, and remind yourself that your worth as a...
2025-03-1418 minGetting Through TodayMoving My Body, Shifting My MindsetIn today's episode of Getting Through Today, we dive into the powerful connection between movement, mindset, and emotional healing. Brita shares her personal journey from years of chronic illness to training for a half marathon alongside her son. Discover how simple, intentional movement—whether gentle stretching, walking, or running—can profoundly shift your mental and emotional state. Brita also explores how reframing setbacks as stepping stones can build resilience and open doors to unexpected growth.Remember, your journey is unique, and every small step matters. You're never alone, and your healing journey is unfolding beau...
2025-03-0921 minGetting Through TodayLoving Yourself Through the Highs and LowsSelf-love isn’t just about bubble baths and feel-good moments—it’s about showing up for yourself even when life gets hard. In this episode of Getting Through Today, I’m sharing what it really means to love yourself through the ups and downs.This past week, I faced both pain and progress—a painful arthritis shot in my thumb and a huge win in getting back to running 2.5 miles. It reminded me that healing isn’t about going back to who we used to be; it’s about becoming who we’re meant to be.If you’ve been...
2025-02-2815 minGetting Through TodayBeyond the Breakthroughs: Why Small Shifts Matter in HealingHealing isn’t just about big breakthroughs—it’s about the small shifts we make every day.In this episode of Getting Through Today, I share key takeaways from the Energy Healing Conference, the importance of rest without guilt, and how tiny mindset shifts can lead to big transformations. Plus, I’ll guide you through a quick exercise to help relax and find hope in the little moments—like watching a sunset.You don’t have to do everything today. One small shift is enough. Listen now and take the next step in your healing journey...
2025-02-2119 minGetting Through TodayThe Role of Connection in Healing Chronic IllnessHealing isn’t meant to happen in isolation. Yet, when we’re struggling with chronic illness, it’s so easy to retreat—telling ourselves we don’t want to be a burden, that no one will understand, or that we have to be strong on our own. But the truth? Connection is medicine.In this episode, we dive deep into the power of human connection in the healing process—how relationships, community, and emotional support can regulate the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and promote resilience. If you’ve ever felt alone in your chronic illness, this episode is f...
2025-02-0728 minGetting Through TodayHow to Set Empowering Goals for Healing and GrowthSetting goals can feel overwhelming, especially when you're navigating chronic illness, mental health challenges, or simply trying to keep up with life. In this episode, I dive into how to create realistic, empowering goals that foster healing and growth—without the pressure of perfection.I share my personal journey, including a goal that’s pushing me in new ways, and offer practical tips to help you:1. Set achievable goals that align with your current season2. Stay motivated when life feels overwhelming3. Find joy in the process, not just the outcomeNo matter w...
2025-01-3122 minGetting Through TodaySmall Shifts, Big Changes: Self-Care Strategies for New BeginningsIn this episode of Getting Through Today, we’re exploring the power of fresh starts and small, intentional shifts. Join me, Brita, as I share my personal journey of healing and how it inspired the creation of my SHIFT program—a framework for meaningful, lasting change.We’ll dive into: Practical self-care strategies for new beginnings How to shake up your routine and create a morning reset kit The importance of pausing, practicing self-compassion, and celebrating small wins Tips for finding the right healing tools and trusting your own unique journeyWhether you’re navigating big life...
2025-01-2422 minGetting Through TodayTools for Healing: Faith, Music, and GraceThis episode explores the deeply personal journey of faith and healing, featuring my song The God I Know as a reflection of finding hope through challenges. I share practical tools like journaling, breathing exercises, and hypnosis to support emotional and spiritual growth. Remember, healing is a journey, and it’s okay to take it one step at a time. You’re not alone, and a supportive community is here for you. Share this episode with someone who might need encouragement today.
2025-01-1724 minGetting Through TodayIntroductionGetting Through Today is a heartfelt and empowering podcast that offers inspiration, tools, and hope to those navigating life’s toughest challenges. Hosted by Brita Bigler Peterson, a mom, hypnotherapist, and chronic illness warrior, this podcast dives deep into the beauty of resilience, healing, and self-discovery.
Each week, Brita shares personal stories, insights, and practical strategies to help you overcome obstacles, find purpose, and embrace the beauty in being broken. Whether you’re struggling with chronic illness, mental health, parenting, or simply trying to get through the day, this podcast is your companion for hope, healing, and humo...
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