Bobbi Althoff: Breaking Generational Cycles, Motherhood and Finding Purpose

Soul Boom

Rainn Wilson

Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Spirituality, Society & Culture

4.8 • 610 Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2024

⏱️ 72 minutes

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode will discuss the topic of suicide. Conversations about suicide can be troubling or overwhelming for some to listen to. If you, or someone you know, is thinking about suicide, please call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Trained professionals are available 24/7 to provide support and guidance to help you. You can also call your local County Crisis Line number, or call 911. In this deeply personal episode, Bobbi Althoff, the viral podcast host and social media star, shares her remarkable journey through mental health struggles, faith, and motherhood. Bobbi shares how she survived a turbulent childhood, overcame suicidal thoughts, and found purpose through parenting and creativity. The conversation dives into the transformative power of humor, navigating the pressures of social media, and embracing imperfections to build a fulfilling life. A raw, insightful look at how vulnerability can lead to true strength. Bobbi Althoff is a celebrated podcast host and social media personality known for her offbeat humor and candid conversations. Her podcast and viral content resonate with millions, blending awkwardness, sharp wit, and relatability. Thank you to our sponsors! Masterclass (up to 50% OFF!): https://MasterClass.com/SoulBoom Aura (promo code: SOULBOOM): https://auraframes.com Airbnb: http://airbnb.com/host Fetzer Institute: https://fetzer.org/ MERCH OUT NOW! https://soulboomstore.myshopify.com/ God-Shaped Hole Mug: https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug Sign up for our newsletter! https://soulboom.substack.com SUBSCRIBE to Soul Boom!! https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom Watch our Clips: https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS Watch WISDOM DUMP: https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP Follow us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@soulboom Sponsor Soul Boom: [email protected] Work with Soul Boom: [email protected] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: [email protected] Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Voicing Change Media Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat

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0:00.0	Hey folks, the following Soul Boom episode will discuss the topic of suicide. Conversations about suicide can be
0:07.2	really troubling or overwhelming for someone to listen to. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide,
0:12.7	please call or text 988 to connect with the suicide and crisis lifeline. Train professionals are available 24-7 to provide support and guidance to help you.
0:24.1	You can also call your local county crisis line number or call 911.
0:28.7	You are not alone.
0:30.3	You're listening to So, Boo.
0:33.8	I did really believe in God, but that was a very scary thought when I was going to myself, because I was like, you're going to hell.
0:41.3	And that sucks. And I was so scared. So I held off for a while because I thought that I was going to go to hell. But then I came to terms with it. I guess I'm just burning in hell forever.
0:36.3	And then I laid in the bed and I read my Bible and I was like, please, God, I know I've just sinned, but please, I am begging you.
0:42.9	That was not fair. in hell forever. And then I laid in that bed and I read my Bible and I was like, please,
0:54.6	God, I know I've just sinned, but please, I am begging you. That was not fair of you to put me in this world. Take me out. Just take me back. I was so mad. I was like, God, please. I thought maybe I could convince him out of sending me to hell if I just told him. Because I feel like when I'm getting depressed, I'm not
1:11.7	seeing any positive further. I'm just looking right here right now. I'm sad and everything sucks
1:17.7	right here right now. That's the extent of my prayers. God, please take these thoughts out of my head and
1:23.3	you're real, so nothing matters. That's a real prayer. That's exactly how it works.
1:27.9	So every time I stop praying as much, I have to go back to it because I don't longer feel at peace.
1:38.0	Hey there, it's me, Rain Wilson, and I want to dig into the human experience. I want to have
1:42.9	conversations about a spiritual revolution.
1:45.8	Let's get deep with our favorite thinkers, friends, and entertainers about life,
1:50.4	meaning, and idiocy.
1:52.8	Welcome to the Soul Boom podcast.
2:00.3	Are you comfortable enough? Are you okay?
2:03.0	I feel like you think I'm not based on how you just analyzed my whole outfit and then said that.
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