A raw, brutally honest insight on the life of millennials from mental health to sexuality, taking detours via immigration and environmental issues. The show is not family friendly not PG13, so listen at your own risks.
I can not. I can not with the games, the waste of time and energy, with continuing to hurt myself. I'm done.
Let's talk about the absolute massacre this pandemic is turning into, shall we ?
In this episode I am explaining why we can lose a lot when we get better with ourselves. May it be from codependency, people pleasing, trauma... we shed the skin of our past life for a better one. So why is is so painful ? Inner child meditation: https://insighttimer.com/oliverjenkin/guided-meditations/inner-child-healing
In this episode 4 of "shit no one told you would happen when you start working on your mental health" I remind you of the fact that progresses might be so subtle you won't realise that you are getting better. In a strange, ironic twist, I delve into why we can not see our wins and how to remedy it.
In this episode, I continue the series on "sh*t no one told you would happen when you start working on your mental health" with the know side effect: IT GETS WORSE before it gets better. I explain the mental processes getting us to that place and how to cope with the surge of emotions, with honesty and experience.
TW: mention of a suicidal attempt. In this episode, I am telling you what I wish I had been told a few years ago: the reason why I have so many problems in my life is mostly... me. As I am explaining that you and I might not have been the precursors of the behaviour, we are responsible for the way it stops or continues in the future. We are responsible for learning, growing and understand ourselves. Listen at your own risk.
Welcome to the new series: SAWOMH or Secrets About Working On mental Health ! In this first part I will talk to you about something no-one told you about what would happen when you start working on your mental health: you might not be the person you thought you were. I will explain why it happens, what is engenders to realise it, and how to cope when it happens. Next episode on SAWOMH: you might be the reason for your problems.
In this short episode I answer some questions that were sent to me about being a polyamorous: is there a hierarchy ? How did I realise ? How do I communicate that to people ?
In this episode, I babble happily and excitedly about the new realisation I have made for myself: I am polyamorous ! In the midst of my inner joy, I explain how I finally admitted this out loud, what it brought to me and what I see for myself in the future of my relationships.
TW: Mentions of suicide attempt and suicidal thoughts. In this episode, I explain to you what happened with the last person I tried helping and that turned into a horror story. After a long detailed explanation, I will give you tips on how to give your help to people around you without overextending yourself or ending up in a toxic situation.
In this episode, I am fully opening myself to you guys about the mental breakdown I am having right at this moment because my instagram account has been disabled. It's a mess, welcome to the reality of my mental health right now.
In this episode, I explain why I took a month (two ? time is a concept that evades me) hiatus and tell you the story of yet another narcissist that I let into my life. I show in this episode that learning not to let toxic people in your life is a journey that involves a lot of falling back and feeling that you never learn, while showing what I've gained from this traumatic experience.
In this episode, we are listening to two stories from Sofía and Bree about their experience with narcissistic abuse from a friend and a lover. I will give my advice, my insight and my experiences, as a new addition to the podcast to bring forth what is a major component of my work here: sharing our traumas to feel less isolated and relating to one another. Thank you again to Sofía and Bree for participating, my DMs are always open for any of you at @honestly.the.podcast on instagram.
In this episode I am joined with the talented comedian Anthony Locascio for a conversation around the female version of a narcissistic abuser. As we get deeper in the conversation, we start asking ourselves if we are narcissist ourselves ? What constitutes a narcissist and how do you look at yourself to see if you have tendencies or if you are acting out of a reaction from past trauma.
In this episode we are talking about a topic that affected Brandon and me very personally: the charming, intoxicating narcissistic abusers. You know the ones: everyone seems to like them, they know how to woo you over and softly, they invade your head to take control over what you do, who you talk to, who you are. We talk about major red flags while explaining how I got into three relationships with people suffering from NPD (narcissistic personality disorder) and what conditioning brought me there. In the next episode we will be talking about the female version of NPD and questioning our own narcissistic tendencies with Anthony Locascio.
In this episode we're bringing warmth, hope, and positivity with G. Abrom Henries, who has been living with ADHD for as long as he can remember. He opens up about the importance of opening up, being close to yourself and others and reinventing yourself constantly, using ADHD to do so. He will bring some true gold to your ears about how the mental health condition can make you live a thousand different lives, a thousand different stories and how it can help you become a wholesome, multifaceted person.
In this episode we are talking about what in our connections between humans and the evolution of society made us sensitive to rejection. After all, rejection for humans was a death wish for a while, as being pushed away from your tribe meant death, or complete ignorance of your existence, the death of you as a person.
In this episode, a first part, I am speaking with Rishika, a neuroscience student to bring awareness on one of the worst feeling we all go through: rejection. We go through the brain processes when we get a no, a f*ck you or anything that feels like a rejection, how to manage it and why YOU SHOULD SEEK and ENJOY rejection. Rishika explains what she does when someone rejects her, and I go on to give my tips and tricks. In the second part we'll talk with Robbie Peters, professor of anthropology at Sydney University to understand why humans aren't meant for rejection.
TRIGGER WARNING: we are going really heavy on radical feminism to the point where I use harsh terms. Welcome to the new Honestly, the podcast. In this episode we are opening a taboo subject: is feminism going too far ? As we are struggling to explore the information era and breaking out of patriarchy, we've come across a lot of men hating posts, speeches, accounts, people... and frankly I'm done being quiet about it.
In this episode I am giving you tips and advices on saving your money if you are actually SERIOUS about saving some $$. I use behavioural therapy tricks to make my brain more comfortable with the idea of not buying that huge seafood buffet, or the amazing pair of boots I just saw, or the car I've always wanted to prepare for my future. And in this episode, I tell you how to do the same for you. Comment any budget tips you have yourself !
Let's be honest here: I spent most of my Christmases being miserable because I was shamed into my anxiety and depression. One of my exes even screamed in my face because I was "making everyone uncomfortable". I was clinically depressed and recovering from a drug addiction that made my hormonal system dysfunctional. This episode is a big f*ck you to this western culture idea that everyone HAS to be happy, jolly and connected throughout Christmas and New Years. You have the right to feel whatever way you want at any time, and especially in times where there's a lot of pressure to have an amazing moment. Be happy, be sad, be anxious, depressed, struggling, thriving, whatever. Find your people and talk to them about what you're feeling, or come and talk to me. My Dms on @honestly.the.podcast are always open for anyone, but especially right now.
In this very short episode I give you a coaching session from neuro-linguistic programming and acceptance and commitment therapy called "leaf on a stream". This small, easy to do exercise is an easy one to do at the start of the day or right before you go to sleep to get more and more at ease with the idea of detaching yourself from your thoughts and emotions, and get a better understanding of which ones are helpful and which ones aren't.
In this episode, the second part of last week's "F*ck toxic positivity", I explain to you why it is essential to look at your thoughts and emotions, accept them and deal with them in a curious and detached way. This episode goes through the principle of psychological flexibility, why it is hard and underrated in western culture, what it can do to you and how to get it in your life. I relate the idea to my personal stories of moving to a new country and finding a purpose in my life while trying to "have it all". This episode is meant for people who know they aren't living the life they want and have the hunger for change, for something better, something more fulfilling. Stay tuned for next week's episode on exercises to achieve psychological flexibility.
In this episode we are opening the subject of toxic positivity and the impact it has on mental health. What are the first signs of toxic positivity ? What are the outcomes over our lives ? Where is the balance between optimism and psychological rigidity ? In the information era, it can be really confusing the see the difference between trying to pick yourself up and being stuck in a loop of judgment justify by positivity.
In this episode I am apologising and explaining why I left for almost a month: I just couldn't stand my own content anymore. In the midst of my existential crisis I realised a lot of valuable lessons that I share with you and why I didn't mind having this problem to start with, showing you going through stress and doubts can have benefits.
Episode starts around 6 minutes in. In this episode, I give an interview with Adam on orbital radio about all things mental health, sometimes going on tangents for absolutely no reason other than hyper-actives minds talking to each other. We cover a whole range of topics around mental health from "should you be on medication, the new found trend around mental health, "the boy who cried wolf" effect... In this very long podcast, we just fully and brutally open up about our points of view and we welcome you in.
In this episode we are asking a big question: why don't you feel comfortable being on your own ? Why do you feel so bad when you don't have plans that you text people you don't even like ? We are going through the reasons, symptoms and ways to get out of it. We also talk about Dependant Personality Disorder, a nasty cousin of the anxiety disorder and all the repercussions it can have on your life and your actions. I finally give you the tools to start being on your own and truely enjoy it, without relying on anyone but yourself. Email: honestly.the.podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @honestly.the.podcast
In this episode, I open up to you and tell you my worst flaws: I'm judgemental, I'm a liar, I'm codependent, I hold grudges, gossip, stalk people... So the question you're asking yourself right now: why on earth am I snitching on myself right now ? So you can acknowledge, see and feel that your flaws are to be accepted and before they can be worked on . I overshare, make fun and poke at my own personality to show you how to start procession yours: with an open mind, curiosity and an ability to joke around the parts that you are the most insecure about. To make sure you go on the road of growth and acceptance with motivation and excitement. If you need anything, please contact me at honestly.the.podcast@gmail.com or subscribe to my Patreon (link in my instagram: @honestly.the.podcast
In this new episode, we are going through Savannah's coaching session around the feeling that she needs to help others to add value in other's life. We are unpacking and going though the story of her and her friend with the help of techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and neuro-linguistic programming to help achieve a calm and peaceful outcome. Join us in this coaching session, where you might learn how to separate yourself from a problem that affects you. My email if you need anything: honestly.the.podcast@gmail.com
In this episode, we are taken in a journey through Moeed's life as someone living with Crohn's disease, an inflammatory condition that affects your digestive system and your mental health. In this amazing story, you will find out how he completely took control over his destiny, working to get motivation, empathy and grit throughout the years, no matter how affected by his condition he was. This one is a story of perseverance, acceptance of pain and obstacles, wrapped up in an incredible Londonian accent that will hook you right through. Moeed's instagram: @moeedmajeed
In this episode, we are tackling the big question: do YOU have a sense of low self worth ? How can you actually recognise it ? What can it do to you ? Mixed in between personal stories and examples, I explain to you how you will be able to recognise an innate sense of low self worth and why it is CRUCIAL for you to realise if you do to improve your own mental health. I do not sugar-coat anything and I go straight in, opening myself up for you to be more comfortable to do so as well. My email address if you need anything: honestly.the.podcast@gmail.com
In this episode, we are talking to Angie Slonova about her Lyme disease that caused her physical pain first and then the psychological trauma to go through a life long condition. She opens up about how no one believed her anxiety for so long, making her to be an "attention seeker", making her feel even more alone and powerless than before, and her long route to mental freedom through meditation, yoga and breath work. We also touch on her upcoming app that will help you reconnect with yourself to find the tools necessary for you to live the life you want without needing anyone else. Angie's instagram: @angilson
In this episode we are touching on why and how to live by your core values, throwing away the idea (in the trash please) that this is a simple task. We are going through the common problem that sometimes two of your core values are in conflict and how to compromise creatively between them.
In this episode I am going through some questions to start asking yourself about what values you want to follow in life. This episode is a second part from "Honestly, what the fuck are your values" and goes through seven questions and a check-list on how to determine the bigger picture of your values and checking if they really are yours. In the next episode, we will talk about how to deal with two contradicting values or how to balance/ prioritise them.
In this episode, the first of a three part, I am explaining what values are. Are they goals, are they traditions, are they principles ? I explain how you can feel, see, understand what your values will appear in your life and what the main categories of values can be, while giving my personal experience. The few values I disclose are not limiting and this is a list of more detailed examples: https://www.livingwell.org.au/well-being/mental-health/living-by-your-values/ (please feel free to message me if you can not access the link). In the next episode I will be going through an exercise you can do to discover you personal set of values in audio and video, so be ready !
In this episode we are sitting down with Jenaya, a young incredibly mature and bright woman who is struggling with PTSD after being sexually assaulted while being a child. We are unravelling her journey through growing up with such an ache and trying to manage herself with grace and strength. In this episode, we are opening up, chatting and sharing as candidly as we can to show you that it is essential to be listened to by a community who accepts you and loves you with your mental health condition. If you have any question, require any assistance or only want to chat, feel free to message me on @honestly.the.podcast or @jenaya.rosee on instagram. If this is an urgent and immediate request, contact Lifeline crisis at: 131114
In this episode I open up and empty around 15 years of resentment that I have against my father. I open up about the feeling of rejection, worthlessness, and guilt, the events and the pain of growing up with a parent that had their own limits and their own mental health conditions and treated me like I wasn't wanted. I do not blame, I do not put the responsibility on him, but I explain how his actions transformed my life, my relationships with men, my self worth and my identity. I go over what happened and try to explain why it happened with the knowledge of mental health I've acquired until now, and finally I thank him for the lessons he gave me, and for how he shaped me. I also try to reverse the societal conception of "daddy issues" by showing that, first, women shouldn't be shamed for it, and second, that you can work on it and use it to your advantage if you look in the right places.
In this episode I am joined by Kevin Diallo in Artspace in Sydney where he is exhibiting his installation called Blue telling the story of the traumatic link between black history and the ocean. He takes me and you on an adventure where we remember how much damages slavery has done, how much inter-generational trauma has been passed on when it comes to the ocean and the black culture and how much people of colour STILL suffer nowadays in the vast blue. For a better experience, watch the IGTVs on @honestly.the.podcast and go say a quick hello to @kevdiallo for any support, question or feedbacks you have.
In this episode we are talking about 5 business, interactions, mental health and relationship tips from Jack William's 5 years relationship and many years of entrepreneurship as the owner and creator of @anarchylabel We are delving into the tips to properly communicate and have good, fulfilling relationships with your loved ones, friends and business customers/ partners, one being to NEVER TELL THEM WHAT TO DO ! To have more business insight, follow Jack's Instagram @_jackwilliam or Bella's @bella.whittingham
TW: Sexual and mental abuse conversation. In this episode I start talking about the roots of your identity, reactions, attractions, success and failures: your self-worth. I explain how undervaluing yourself make you life a half-life where you do not have any control over yourself and peace with others by showing where it can come from, how it shows up in your life and the 22 questions to ask yourself if you want to acknowledge it in your life. This is an introduction to the massive topic that we will go over more than once, so stay tuned !
In this episode we are talking about 7 advices to help your brain create the environment to get out of depression. Those advices are: - Exercises - Make decisions and set goals - Sleep - Developing habits - Understand and take advantage of biofeedback - Practice gratitude - Rely on others. Those are taken from the book "The upward spiral" from Alex Korb, PhD. Meditations: Micheal Sealey Breath of fire exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbtLH-3DfLc Podcast instagram: @honestly.the.podcast
In this episode we are having a conversation with Steve Willis, or Commando Steve from the popular TV Show "Australia's biggest loser" on mental health and mindfulness. We are covering the basics on why most men are restless and blocked when it comes to mental health and how to achieve some mindfulness daily without taking too much of your time. Steve opens up with calm, collected strength about how being a dad forced him to understand his own patterns and help himself. @commandosteve @honestly.the.podcast
In this episode we are shedding some light on where and how depression is created by your brain, as well as some of the reasoning behind anxiety and worry and their impact on our emotional state. We are talking honestly, brutally and clearly about why depression is to be taken very seriously and the reality of our brain betraying us constantly on a subconscious level. This episode is the first of the 2 part series where we use neuroscience to start the long process of helping ourselves naturally to get out of the fog of depression and calming our anxiety. Stay tuned !
How and when do you start talking to your loved ones about what you are going through each day ? How do you gather the courage, find the right words, and prepare your mental heath and your body to be able to communicate the appropriate message to the people you love the most ? In this episode we are going through 5 essential steps that will give you more confidence and charisma, but also the basis when it comes to talking about your own mental health. If you need any assistance you can contact me on honestly.the.podcast@gmail.com or @honestly.the.podcast. Mental health associations Australia: https://mhaustralia.org / http://www.beyondblue.org.au / https://mifant.org.au
TRIGGER WARNING: racial content, and ver personal opinions on the matter. none of my ideas are to be stated as facts but just as my point of view that an be controversial. I do not mean any harm. In this episode we are opening up on how ways to approach the Australian Aboriginal conversation with Cael O'Donnell, a psychologist and therapist. We also touch on common racism and condescending racial discriminations conversing from a French white woman and an Australian Aboriginal point of view.
In this episode we are talking with Rosie Rees, the creator of Yoni Pleasure Palace, naked woman yoga and incredible mentor for a healthy sexual life. We are opening up about seeing sex as a self love routine where the spirit and the body connect, how to work on our pleasure and sexual health. We are also conversing about how to reclaim our body to accept it for what it is right now, and being able to feel at home in it. Don't hesitate to contact Rosie @rosie.rees / or visit her business @yoni_pleasure_palace and @naked.awakening.
In this conclusive episode, we are talking about the 9 tips to become real, and emotionally agile, after all the work we have done with the previous episode.
In this episode we are talking about the tips to be able to unhook in your work, where many situation can be triggering for your ego or emotions. We also go over some questions to we have to ask ourselves to make sure our work is fulfilling for us.
In this episode we are talking about how to stay whelmed: in a constant learning curve but never burning out. We will delve into the curse of comfort, and why it is necessary to chose challenge constantly, while never letting your challenges make you distressed or miserable. In the next episode, we will be talking about emotional agility in the work place.
In this episode we are talking about the step you take to move on from uncomfortable emotions while walking your why. Those steps are: tiny tweaks in your beliefs, in your motivations, and in your habits to integrate new habitual behaviours to live a mindful and purposeful life. In the next episode, we will be talking about how to stay whelmed with the Seesaw principle.
In this episode we are talking about tips to identify your values. We also will talk about the fine balancing act of taking care of them and dealing with how to follow them in times of conflicts. In the next episode we will get on the difficult next of moving on slowly and daily, with your values at your side.
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