Sometimes, it’s difficult to sit down with a complete stranger and tell them what exactly is on your mind. Join Anika Manelkar and Amrita Sundaram, two average teenagers, every Wednesday as they rave, rant, and review a variety of topics. All so you don’t have to spill your guts on that dreaded couch with a box of Kleenex in a room that probably smells like money and adults. Whether it’s learning proper hygiene or taking on the extreme depths of mental health, they make sure to talk you through your struggles with just the right amount of sardonic humor, verbal irony, and interesting factoids.
Amrita Sundaram and Anika Manelkar
In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss recent events with the overturning of Roe v Wade. They talk about its background as well as what you can do to take action. Stay safe, be sure to practice self-care, and remain pro-active. Click here to access a doc of resources to support reproductive rights. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook @notherapistnoproblem. Click here for more platforms, socials, collab info, and other resources: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In light of pride month, Amrita and Anika talk about gay conversion therapy- what it looks like, real experiences, and what we can do to reduce the stigma around the LGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride Month! Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook @notherapistnoproblem! Want to collaborate with us or explore other platforms? Click here: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We're back! In this episode, Amrita and Anika give a life update, discussing their second semester of junior year and their upcoming plans for summer and senior year. Stay updated! Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook @notherapistnoproblem. If you want to collaborate with us or want more resources, check out https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem. Thanks for sticking with us :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss what it exactly means to take a "mental health day", now that by law in Illinois students can take up to 5 of these. These breaks will definitely help students facing mental stress, but is it a long-term solution for those continuously struggling? They dive further into the management and discussions of mental health within schools. Subscribe wherever you listen so you can be updated when we drop a new episode and follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook @notherapistnoproblem for more content! Click this link for collabs, our socials, and other platforms: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode, Amrita and Anika get into the specifics of Seasonal Depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder. They talk about the different causes that contribute to the manifestation of SAD and provide various tips for home or professional remedies that have worked for them and other people in the past/present. Please leave a rating and review to help boost our content :) Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @notherapistnoproblem Click the link below if you'd like more information on our socials, collab forms, as well as other platforms: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
Happy December! In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss depersonalization and derealization, and what it's like to feel detached from your thoughts or disconnected from your environment, as well as methods to combat it. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook @notherapistnoproblem! Click this for collab requests and socials: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem Check these out for more info: Dodie's Book - Secrets for the Mad: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Mad-Obsessions-Confessions-Lessons/dp/150118010X Dodie's Informational Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfOHh5mt9SM&t=274s https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9791-depersonalizationderealization-disorder stay safe, reach out, and seek professional help if needed.
In this episode, Amrita and Anika delve into sleep. They talk about the factors that contribute to generational sleep deprivation for teens and tips to maximize the quality of your sleep, and they also talk about fun parts of sleep like dream analysis. Leave a rating and review to help boost our content, we would greatly appreciate it :) Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook @notherapistnoproblem! Want to collab with us or view quick links? Click this: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In this episode, Amrita and Anika delve into having an Internet/phone addiction. Why are we so addicted to our phones, how does it affect our mental health, and what can we do to counter this addiction? Listen to find out! Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook @notherapistnoproblem! Click this link to collab with us and for more resources: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
Now that they are back in school and getting (somewhat) in a groove, Amrita and Anika give their best tips regarding how to engage in school and meet new people as well as taking time for self-care. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook @notherapistnoproblem! Click this link for our socials, collab form, and other platforms: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
TW: suicide September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and this week is National Suicide Prevention Week, all surrounding September 10th as World Suicide Prevention Day. With that, in this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss suicide prevention and how you can help to look out for others and see the warning signs. Please stay safe and look out for others. Sources: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/ https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-awareness-month https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention https://www.bethe1to.com/join/ https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/carers-hub/suicidal-thoughts-how-to-support-someone/ https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787393/all/Suicide_Risk_in_the_COVID_19_Pandemic Reach out to us on Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! Check out more down below: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
TW: sexual violence In this episode, Amrita and Anika delve into sexual violence. They explain consent, give an idea of how serious it is through statistics, discuss the mental effect, the criminal justice system, and more. Please listen to survivors' stories- it takes a lot of courage to speak out. If you are struggling, please reach out to a loved one, or you can also call a hotline or use the live chat feature on a website. RAINN: 800-656-4673 Sources (we highly recommend you do some of your own research): https://www.rainn.org/ https://www.nsvrc.org/ http://info.primarycare.hms.harvard.edu/review/sexual-violence-and-covid https://www.wcsap.org/help/about-sexual-assault/effects-sexual-assault https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/facts-and-figures This is a safe place- please reach out to us if you need to do so. Reach out to us on Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs), including addiction and dependence, and the overall psychological impact on teens. If you are struggling with ATOD abuse, call the NAMI helpline at 800-950-6264, and please reach out to a trusted adult - you are not alone. --- Follow our Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! Interested in collaborating with us? Check out the link below: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss the stereotypes around being an older sibling (Anika) vs. being a younger sibling (Amrita). They delve into their own experiences and what it's truly like- who really has it worse? Middle siblings, we recognize your struggles, but we didn't have any experience to speak about. Follow our Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! Want to collab with us or just want links to our socials? https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
Joined by a recurring guest, Sindhu (in episodes 2 and 17), Amrita and Anika discuss sexuality (not just sexual orientation). They delve deeper into this topic, talking about how it affects women of color and include some of their own experiences. Follow our Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! Want to collab with us or just want links to our socials? Click on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In this episode, Amrita and Anika delve into peer pressure, the different types, their experiences, and how to deal with it. Why is peer pressure so hard to resist? Listen to hear our opinions! Follow our Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! Want to collab with us or just want links to our socials? Click the link down below: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In this episode, Amrita and Anika reflect on their sophomore year and the lessons they learned. After being online and dealing with a global pandemic, this was one of the hardest years they endured, and they wanted to share what they did and how they got through it. Follow our Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! Want to collaborate with us or just want links to our socials? Click the link down below! https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss with Franny and Georgia from the Weird Kids Club Podcast all about juicy middle school stories (involving crushes, typical drama, and more)! Check out Franny and Georgia on Instagram @weirdkidsclubpodcast! Follow our Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! If you'd like to collaborate with us or want links to our socials, check out the link below: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In this episode, Amrita and Anika ask each other the 36 questions that lead to love and find out how much they really know about each other after 4 years of friendship. They also get to learn new things about each other through this deep conversation. Follow our Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! Be sure to follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts :) Here's the article we used: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html?smid=url-share If you'd like to collaborate with us or want links to our socials, click this link: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss what it means to be popular, debunk high school stereotypes, and discuss your testimonials from Instagram! Follow our Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! If you'd like to be a guest on our podcast or want links to our socials, click the link down below: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In this episode, Amrita and Anika talk about the recent passing of their beloved orchestra teacher and honor his memory by dissecting various pieces of classical music (not just Beethoven and Mozart!). Join them as they explore Bruch, Rimsky-Korsakov, and a Mr. Burck favorite, Leroy Anderson. Pieces Mentioned/Played: Greensleeves by Celtic Ladies - https://youtu.be/kdjYlrvVFNo O Rosa Bella by Johannes Ciconia - https://youtu.be/bm5fWGO9INk J.S. Bach Violin Concerto in A Minor - https://youtu.be/A4bUCMV2oCE Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 Hilary Hahn - https://youtu.be/4mNJ43S1RIQ Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major Mvt. III - https://youtu.be/KrVMmRWzRSM Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Opening Sequence - https://youtu.be/rhXX4KzztdA Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor Mvt. 3 - (skip to 4:28 for third movement) https://youtu.be/6gHUuSiGgns Scheherazade, Op. 35 Mvt.3: The Young Prince and the Young Princess - https://youtu.be/_SA1SNKOmsw The Typewriter by Leroy Anderson! - https://youtu.be/t2wuNgwTsuA A bonus viola joke if you listen to the Rossini Barber of Seville! (cut from the ep): https://youtu.be/P0kJ4H_Nquw
In this short but sweet episode, Amrita and Anika talk sustainability in the fashion industry with Estella Struck! She founded the business Ethica NYC and has over 30k followers on Instagram, 166k on Tiktok, and 2000+ sales. She shares her knowledge about circular fashion and climate change as well as some tips on starting a passion project! Follow @ethicanyc on Instagram and Tiktok, and @estelle.vivienne on Instagram for a more in-depth look! Follow us @notherapistnoproblem on Instagram and Tiktok! Here's a link to our socials and the form if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast: https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
Join Amrita, Anika, and their two very good friends, Sindhu and Nirnaya, for an epic game night! They play truth or truth, read fanfiction, and more (it will definitely get you laughing). Click the link below to follow our socials- Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
Join Amrita and Anika as they delve into the complexities of conversation, including the advantages/disadvantages of face-to-face talking and texting, their experiences with both, and more! Check out our Instagram and Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! If you want links to our socials or would like to be a guest on our podcast, click on the link below :) https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In this episode, Amrita and Anika give advice to their younger selves and open up about their past with middle school struggles and more. Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem! Follow our Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In this episode, Amrita and Anika share their confidence journeys, give you tips on how to be more confident, and hype you up! Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem! Follow our Tiktok @notherapistnoproblem! If you would like to collab with us, check out the form in the link below :) https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
In this episode, Amrita and Anika take on a heavier topic- trauma. However, because they only have an outsider perspective, they bring in their second guest, Sharanya, in order to discuss how to help someone with trauma and what it's really like to live with it. TW: death Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem! https://linktr.ee/notherapistnoproblem
Whether it really is 2am or you just need to take a moment for yourself, this episode consists of Amrita and Anika talking about why self-care is important plus a guided meditation. Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem! Links mentioned: Dodie's Secrets for the Mad: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Mad-Obsessions-Confessions-Lessons/dp/150118010X Relaxing music we used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fvPad12Gb8 Boho Beautiful: https://www.youtube.com/c/bohobeautiful
In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss common YA tropes in books and TV shows such as friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, and more! Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Join Amrita and Anika as they discuss vaping with its harmful effects on teens, its root causes, how more awareness can be brought to it, and more. Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem! Reach out: https://teen.smokefree.gov/
In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss their journey with music, including interesting stories from orchestra and chorus, favorite songs, and more! If you'd like to check out Dodie's adorably fun collaboration, here's the link!: https://youtu.be/M9PAXeKHw7Q
In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss COVID-19 and the impact it has had on teens like themselves with mental health, remote learning, and others' experiences. Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem! Links mentioned (Dodie Clark): Secrets for the Mad book (journey through mental health): https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Mad-Obsessions-Confessions-Lessons/dp/150118010X Why COVID-19 feels like depersonalization: https://youtu.be/TUyE6MPEuz0 Depersonalization/derealization general information: https://youtu.be/YfOHh5mt9SM
In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss girl problems that need to be talked about more such as periods, having "the talk", acne, and more. Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem!
Despite the challenges of 2020, it made us stronger in the end. Join Amrita and Anika as they discuss what they learned from this year and more. Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem!
In this episode, Amrita and Anika delve into what it means to be part of the LGBTQ community, common misconceptions, and society's view on it. Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem!
Join Amrita and Anika as they talk about basic hygiene and how it relates to current events- also, don't miss out on some trivia and amusing personal experiences! Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem!
In this episode, Amrita and Anika discuss body image and how societal standards have a substantial impact on the minds of teens. TW: eating disorders Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem!
Join Amrita, Anika, and their first-ever guest, Sindhu, as they explore the impacts of social media on mental health with Tiktok, toxicity, and more. TW: assault, suicide Follow Sindhu @sindhut_28 and us @notherapistnoproblem on Instagram!
Amrita and Anika dive into everything you need to know about stress and their personal experiences with it. TW: domestic violence, suicide Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem!
Meet the stars of this show, Amrita and Anika! Follow our Instagram @notherapistnoproblem!
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