Overcome Depression: Jennifer Stirling-Campbell's Path to Spiritual Healing

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DANG! The Todd Bridges Podcast

Todd Bridges and Bettijo Bridges

47 episodes

3 days ago

Addiction, healing, and one powerful cup of tea. Todd and Bettijo talk with Kita Centella, who discovered herbal healing through a smudging ritual—in prison. It planted the seed for her recovery and for the Loose Leaf Tea Market.SUMMARYIn this powerful and personal episode, Todd and Bettijo sit down with the incredible Kita Centella, founder of the Loose Leaf Tea Market. Kita opens up about her journey from being what she calls an “everything addict” to finding purpose and peace through plant-based healing while incarcerated in the 1980s.She shares how a Native American mentor introduced her to smudging with sacred sage smoke—a practice that became her first non-substance coping tool and planted a lifelong passion for herbal healing. Kita is a graduate of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), and today her work as an herbalist is focused on helping women over age 40 navigate health challenges naturally.Kita also shares fascinating science behind her tea blends, explaining how the herb Gymnema Sylvestre can actually block the brain’s ability to taste sweetness and curb sugar cravings—the sweet stuff she says was even harder to quit than drugs.The conversation turns raw and real as Todd and Kita talk about the painful process of cutting ties with toxic circles, the parallels between substance and sugar addiction, and the skill of learning to truly listen to your body. Todd wraps things up with his Todd Flicks pick, The Godfather of Harlem—a show that echoes one of this episode’s biggest themes: how hard it can be to go straight when your past keeps knocking.HIGHLIGHTSKita's story of spiritual healing begins with a true medicine woman she met in prison. (01:08)Kita explains how herbal smudging works and its history. (5:32)Todd shares his personal experience, noting that being prescribed Depakote provided a crucial filter and a second thought process that significantly aided his own addiction recovery. (10:29)The unique properties of the herb Gymnema Sylvestre. (12:25)Kita shares business insights that led to founding Loose Leaf Tea Market. (31:20)How listening to your body is a skill you must consciously develop to maintain health and avoid relapsing into addiction. (33:35)ToddFlix: Todd reviews the acclaimed show, "The Godfather of Harlem," starring Forest Whitaker. (35:14)Todd and Kita discuss the crucial need to cut ties with old friends when committing to a path of addiction recovery. (36:05)LISTEN TO LEARNHow small daily rituals (like smudging or tea) can ground your body and calm your mind.The herb that can literally block your brain’s sweet receptors and curb sugar cravings.Why listening to your body is a skill worth practicing—and how to start.Whether you’re craving balance, connection, or just a really good cup of tea, hit play now and let Kita Centella show you how simple shifts can change everything.Follow on Instagram: Todd @toddbridges & Bettijo @pagingsupermomhttps://www.instagram.com/toddbridgeshttps://www.instagram.com/pagingsupermom--------------------© 2025 Loop 101 MediaDANG! is produced by Loop 101 Media, Bettijo Bridges, Todd Bridges & Attalie AnneFor more information contact info@loop101media.com

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Overcome Depression: Jennifer Stirling-Campbell's Path to Spiritual Healing - Ep. 35

DANG! The Todd Bridges Podcast

57 minutes

3 months ago

Overcome Depression: Jennifer Stirling-Campbell's Path to Spiritual Healing - Ep. 35

Todd and Bettijo welcome the radiant Jennifer Stirling-Campbell, who opens up about her 15-year journey through chronic depression—and the unexpected path to healing. From wrestling with ancestral baggage to decoding divine downloads (some of which apparently involve QR codes and coloring pages), Jennifer shares how she climbed out of the dark and found joy again. She brings the kind of insight that hits deep and lingers long after. It’s honest, hilarious, and deeply uplifting.SUMMARYTodd and Bettijo Bridges welcome inspiring guest Jennifer Stirling-Campbell—host of The Overcome Depression Podcast and workbook series. Jennifer opens up about her lifelong battle with chronic depression and anger, beginning in childhood, and the profound spiritual awakening that led to her 15-year path to healing.She shares how breaking free from deep-rooted ancestral baggage—and receiving divine guidance, often from unexpected sources—gave her “a flashlight and a map” out of the darkness. After a decade on Prozac, Jennifer made a fierce choice to surrender her struggle to God, which sparked immediate change, starting with the surprising brain-boosting power of Omega-3s.The conversation digs into layers of healing, from physical health and supplements to spiritual warfare—where “angels and demons” are very real. Jennifer and Todd swap stories of spiritual attacks and discuss boredom as a red flag for deeper battles.Jennifer challenges mainstream depression narratives, advocates for brain scans before meds, and shares tools like “redoing” past trauma to rewire the brain. Her mission? To help others find their own path to healing—with intuition, choice, and divine help.The episode wraps with Todd’s ToddFlix, connecting the hidden truths of Blindspot to Jennifer’s journey of self-discovery and lasting joy.HIGHLIGHTSJennifer recalls feeling "born very depressed," carrying heavy emotions and deep awareness even as a child. (1:18)She shares her 10-year experience on Prozac (from age 15) and the turning point that led her to seek a different path. (2:38)Her breakthrough: a bold surrender to God—followed by the surprising power of Omega-3s. (8:19)Jennifer and Todd discuss the spiritual battle behind depression and the need to lean on God. (15:35)The importance of individual agency and a unique perspective on forgiveness. (19:00)Jennifer introduces the “redo” technique—reimagining past trauma to help rewire the brain. (23:30)The spiritual battlefield between angels and demons (26:35)She explains how her podcast and workbook guide people toward a personalized, spiritually grounded healing journey. (44:31)Todd shares his latest TV binge, connecting Blindspot’s hidden truths to Jennifer’s story of self-discovery. (52:13)LISTEN TO LEARNHow surrendering to God—and discovering Omega-3s—helped Jennifer walk away from antidepressants.How ancestral baggage feeds depression—and how to break free.Why the spiritual battle shapes mental health and healing.A simple “redo” method to rewire your brain and heal trauma.Ready to trade the “woe is me” for a “whoa, that’s me”? Hit play and let Todd, Bettijo, and Jennifer show you how to step into a life that finally feels like yours.Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/toddbridgeshttps://www.instagram.com/pagingsupermom© 2024 Loop 101 Media DANG! is produced by Loop 101 Media, Bettijo Bridges, Todd Bridges & Attalie Anne. For more information contact info@loop101media.com

DANG! The Todd Bridges Podcast