Behind Closed Doors

Episode 7 After everything, years of struggle, heartbreak, searching, and slow healing, this is the chapter where things began to shift. Not in a perfect or final way, but in a quiet, grounded one. In this episode, I reflect on what it means to return to yourself after being lost for so long… and why sometimes, the most powerful progress is the kind no one else can see. Show Notes If this episode brought up feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, or emotional fatigue, please know you'r...

Episode 5 In this episode, I take you to the start of 2023, my 35th birthday, a house full of friends, and a night I’ll never forget. From sleepless nights to surfing highs, this was the year I learned how deeply fear can take root when sleep disappears, and how hard it is to keep pretending you're okay when you're not. This was a year of another slow unraveling… and the search for something different. Show Notes Insomnia If you're struggling with insomnia or feeling overwhelmed b...

Episode 3, I share my second pregnancy journey, amidst Covid lockdowns, navigating pain, a fleeting fibromyalgia diagnosis, postpartum challenges, and the quiet resilience that helped me find strength, balance, and hope amid uncertainty. A raw, honest look at life behind closed doors. Show Notes If this episode brought up feelings like anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, you’re not alone. These are common experiences, and support is available. Here are some steps and resources that might help: Reac...

Behind Closed Doors is a 7-part audio series written and voiced by Alice Atkins. In episode 1, I share how my journey with invisible chronic illness, chronic pain, sleep and mental health struggles began. It’s a real, honest look at what it’s like to carry unseen battles and finally start speaking your truth. Show notes If this episode brought up feelings like anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, you’re not alone. These are common experiences, and support is available. Here are some steps and resour...