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If your friends, family or peers haven't been filling your social or emotional needs lately and you are unsure why; Perhaps its time to take a step back and spend more time alone to reflect on what you need to be happy and content. In this episode, i discuss when and how i realized i needed to spend more time alone to truly find out what i need to be happy and continue to work towards my goals.

Thought it was time to dedicate an entire episode to one of the biggest pillars needed to overcome any mental struggle. Wherever you are in your healing journey, whether you have many coping techniques you love or you are lost and haven't even started the healing journey. This episode dives into how to discover more coping mechanisms and also where to begin if you think that you've never attempted to healthily cope in your entire life.

Boundaries has become a therapy term that has been highly spoken about on social media. I thought i knew what a boundary was until i learned what the true meaning was in a group therapy program. since then, i realized hat my boundaries get crossed constantly by the people in my life on a regular basis. In this episode, i discuss how to become more aware of what boundaries you have the right to control as a human being. As well as how to advocate for yourself in order to improve the relationships with others and yourself.

We as humans are often hard on ourselves. I realized that we regret a lot of the decisions we make over the course of our lives. "oh i wouldn't be here if i did this" or "i should have done this instead of that". If you find yourself saying these statements often, then this episode is for you! Self doubt is a tough one to beat, but with a different perspective and mind set it is very possible. I am hoping that giving this a listen can give just that.

As my Bio states, i am a highly emotional person. Whenever i am dating someone new that i potentially see a future with i end up catching feelings and becoming invested fairly quick. I used to blame that on my natural sensitive side, but after a year of many heartbreaks I took a step back and quickly realized - it doesn't matter if it is your nature. I/You can always strive to be different. In this first episode of my not a breakup episode series, i discuss my realization of my borderline toxic dating tendencies of moving quickly emotionally when i am newly seeing someone. As well as how correcting my behavior has improved my mental health while dating.

[15] The title says it all basically. I am not doing well mentally. Feel free to tune in if you are also having a major depressive episode or have had one in the past. I discuss that all depressive episodes you have will all look different. Because of that, you will learn new things each time you cope during these episodes until you reach the light at the end of the tunnel again.

[12] This time of year may be filled with your friends trying weird diets, the gym being the most crowded you've ever seen it (even more than the summer), an optimistic you saying "ahh this will be my year" during the midst of crippling seasonal depression. Within weeks all of these things will slowly dissipate. Of course that is until the next new year. Why is there a sudden urge to become a better you January 1st and then the motivation rapidly declines after such an immense rush of motivation? In this episode, I discuss why new year's resolutions are over whelming. I introduce what healthy goal setting and realistic expectations look like. I also include how to maintain and improve your goals over a long period of time.

[14] Its the most ... difficult tiiimeeee of the yearrrrrrr. This episode is full of things you've heard and hopefully some things you haven't. Because it is always nice to get a gentle friendly reminder. Especially when we are deep in our sadness and struggles. I my self am struggling deeply. I am rooting for you. we will get through this.

[13] Our brain is capable of creating new neural pathways if you let it. Those weird urges or unhelpful thoughts your subconscious curates can be challenged until they do not occur anymore. In this episode, i discuss how i've been challenging my unwanted thoughts of late and the different ways you can challenge your brain to improve your quality of life.

[10] When going through a depression or anxiety flare up or experiencing a new low. It is easy to hold resentment towards the people in our lives that aren't "there" for us. All you want is someone to tell you "it will get better, you are strong, i know its hard." But there are many people that are just not able. Whether it be because they aren't vulnerable or emotionally available. In this episode, i discuss the process of how i accept people as they are when life gets hard. When emotions are running high, it is easy to hold resentment, but the resentment prevents you from being able to appreciate the things they do have to offer.

[9] This episode is for the people in there jaded era. Modern dating is so much more complicated these days. I dive into how the changes in social norms have deeply influenced the modern dating scene. I also attempt to give my wisdoms on where to go on from here.

[8] This episode is for the people who need more (verbal) emotional support, or for the individual who wants to work on providing verbal emotional support. Whether it is you who needs your feelings validated and more emotional support from someone in your support system, or you want to send this to someone so they can learn to be there for you. Throughout this episode, I give examples of common apathetic things that are said when an individual is actively trying to receive validation. I then go into detail on why its not helpful and actually hurtful. I also share some hilarious things i've experienced or heard as well.

[7] I recently learned the importance of being able to give your self emotional support. While i was going through the most difficult thing i've ever endured, i needed emotional support from others on the daily. During that period it took me some time to realize that that is not fair to those around me nor ethical. Please listen to my journey and i hope it helps. You will get through this and it won't last forever, i promise XX

[6] Dating in your your 20s can be quite the challenge. I'm sure we all know that. But dating while going through shit makes it all the more challenging. In this episode i challenge my listeners by asking themselves a few questions to really determine if they are ready to get back out there. Many of these scenarios are from a woman's perspective but this episode is open to all genders. To my men listening i'm sure hearing a woman's perspective could really help you woo whoever you are down bad about ;)

[5] I struggle with having a consistent sleep schedule. Some would call it insomnia but i think the issue goes much deeper than that. If you struggle with having more energy and urge to be more productive at night and wonder why, then this episode is geared towards you! I discuss why mentally struggling individuals find comfort with night time, and how that "comfort" is counterproductive to our mental health. I also discuss the coping mechanisms i use to prevent those late late spiraly nights.

[4] I had a recent realization within the past year that I had developed severe social anxiety. People often think that social anxiety often applies to introverts who dread leaving the house and enjoy staying in, or people that are anti-social and don't know how to read social cues. In reality, social anxiety often creeps in the most social of butterflies as well. In this episode i analyze the true meaning of social anxiety and how to gracefully decrease you're social anxiety with exposure therapy (ooh ahh).

[3] There are many factors contributing to the mental health crisis that we are currently in. I found that capitalism is the common enemy and the pesky 40 hour work weeks that come with it. 40 hour work weeks were created for one income households. Today, in order to live comfortably, two incomes are now needed. In this episode, I discuss the issues that capitalism creates and how it impacts our over all well being.

[2] I have had recent realization on the amount that social media plays a part in my depression and anxiety. Because of this, I deleted all social media from my phone. Throughout this episode I discuss the "optical illusions" of social media and how it forces ones self to need validation when they don't. Social media can also expose our brains to large amounts of dopamine that can influence ones motivation. I also describe my process with deleting the apps and how it has affected my life.

[1] If you have ever tried to confront your parents about a problem and instead of wanting to resolve the issue they just gaslit you instead, then this episode is for you! I dive into my personal experiences in having emotionally unavailable parents. I hope you are able to relate to this episode and find the validation of feelings you maybe looking for through this.