Psychminds and the Human Condition

Sylvia Plath's 'Daddy': An Intimate Reading and Analysis In this episode, host Nicole Plumridge  reads and analyses the impactful poem 'Daddy' by Sylvia Plath. Nicole shares her introspection into the poignancy of this piece, crafted at an emotionally turbulent time in the poet's life. Through the reading, she highlights Plath's complex relationship with father figures and broader societal oppressions. Nicole also discusses how Plath's personal turmoil surfaces through her vividly harsh and evocative diction, and its links to her life experiences, including her struggle with identity, suicidal tendencies, and oppressive societal norms.  01:16 Introduction to Sylvia Plath and Her Work 03:07 Reading of 'Daddy' by Sylvia Plath 06:12 Analysis and Interpretation of 'Daddy' 08:56 Conclusion and Reflections on Sylvia Plath's Life 09:56 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionMusic Credit: https://pixabay.com/users/lemonmusicstudio-14942887/

In this episode of the 'Poetry as Prayer' podcast, host Nicole Plumridge discusses the poignant, tragic, and emotionally-charged poem 'Ulalume' by Edgar Allan Poe. The episode explores the depth of emotions portrayed in the poem, underscored by the loss and sorrow Poe experienced in his personal life. Nicole's interpretation of the poem's foreshadowing, tension, and ultimate tragic realization provides listeners with a deep understanding of Poe's work and its reflection on the human experience. The episode concludes with an invitation to listeners to share their thoughts on the poem and a teaser for the next episode.  01:18 Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe 02:18 Reading of 'Oolaloon' by Edgar Allan Poe 06:14 Analysis and Interpretation of 'Oolaloon' 07:52 Edgar Allan Poe's Personal Life and its Influence on his Poetry 09:37 Conclusion and Invitation for Listener Engagement 10:00 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionMusic Credit: https://pixabay.com/users/lemonmusicstudio-14942887/

Diving into Poetry with Nicole Plumridge: A Review of Lana Del Rey's 'Past the Bushes Cypress Thriving.' In this episode, host Nicole Plumridge introduces her passion for poetry and her plan for the podcast. She reads, 'Past the Bushes Cypress Thriving' from Lana Del Rey's poetry book, 'Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass' and shares her personal interpretation, highlighting key lines and the emotions they evoke. Nicole praises the depth, resonance, and aesthetic beauty of the chosen poem and the entire book. She hopes to liberate other poets from self-doubt, encouraging them to create art for the sake of self-discovery and personal fulfillment.  00:03 Introduction to the Podcast 00:40 The Structure of the Podcast 01:30 Choosing the First Poem 02:09 Introduction to Lana Del Rey's Poetry 03:21 Recitation of 'Past the Bushes, Cypress Thriving' 05:18 Analysis and Interpretation of the Poem 06:46 Reflections on Creativity and Artistry 11:02 The Tension Between Visibility and Invisibility in Art 12:30 Conclusion and Recommendations 13:16 Closing Remarks and Future PlansMusic Credit: https://pixabay.com/users/lemonmusicstudio-14942887/

Welcome to the Poetry as Prayer community where we can come together, immerse ourselves in the art of poetry and part again with perhaps a little more presence and peace than before.Music Credit: https://pixabay.com/users/lemonmusicstudio-14942887/

In this episode we are joined by a wonderful guest, Paige Kane. Paige is a shaman, psychic and spiritual mentor. She is also a certified energy healer and helps others to find clarity, alignment and direction in their lives. If you have found yourself on a spiritual journey and are looking to delve deeper, this episode is for you. Not only do we hear about Paige's own personal journey, but also what is involved in being within the pioneering space of spiritual entrepreneurship. If you are interested in Paige's offerings or simply want to follow her journey, check out the below platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itspaigekane/Podcast: The Powerful PractitionerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itspaigekaneWebsite: https://www.feedyourintuition.com/To access similar content, check out Psychminds platforms below:Instagram: @psychmindspodcastFacebook: PsychmindsWebsite: www.psychminds.comTo connect with Nicole:Instagram: @authornicoleplumridgeWebsite: www.nicoleplumridge.comTo purchase Nicole's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X64LRL3/ref=rdr_ext_tmbIf you enjoyed this episode, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and/or review. Thank you for listening!Music CreditLesfm from Pixabay

Do you ever feel like the odd one out in a group? Perhaps you have a difficult time fitting in? Or you feel as if you should act in a certain way, but that way does not come naturally to you. The answers to these inner qualms could lie in understanding your personality type and who you are at your core. With that understanding and awareness comes compassion and a sense of honouring what is important to you.In this episode we delve deep into what the concept of personality encompasses with MBTI practitioner, Layla Plumridge. Layla is qualified and has experience delivering and coaching people through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment created by Isabel Myers and Katharine Briggs. This is a personality test which helps give your clarity regarding your personality type, strengths and preferences. This information can be used to help you play into your strengths and make impactful change in your life in a way that is meant for you.If you are curious about your personality type and would like a professional to coach you through the assessment and your answers, you can get 20% off your first purchase by mentioning that you found out about Layla's practice through Psychminds Podcast.For gaining clarity, reflecting on your purpose, understanding your relationship dynamics, career choices and overall direction in life you can reach Layla on the below handles:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonality101/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepersonality101YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwZ_xUn7gFnpidLpeEtyZwLinktree: https://linktr.ee/Personality101(Don't forget to mention Psychmind's Podcast to get that 20% off your first purchase!)To access similar content, check out Psychminds platforms below:Instagram: @psychmindspodcastFacebook: PsychmindsWebsite: www.psychminds.comTo connect with Nicole:Instagram: @authornicoleplumridgeWebsite: www.nicoleplumridge.comTo purchase Nicole's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X64LRL3/ref=rdr_ext_tmbIf you enjoyed this episode, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and/or review. Thank you for listening!Music CreditLesfm from Pixabay

Do you dread giving a presentation at work? Does the very idea of a speech make you feel sick to your stomach? If so, give this episode a listen. It's a solocast about my journey with public speaking and how I went from feeling physically sick at the idea of presentations to feeling totally at ease and even enjoying them!I would love to know what your biggest takeaway is from the episode! Let me know by screenshotting the episode and sharing it over on Instagram tagging @psychmindspodcast. To access similar content, check out Psychminds platforms below:Instagram: @psychmindspodcastFacebook: PsychmindsWebsite: www.psychminds.comTo connect with Nicole:Instagram: @authornicoleplumridgeWebsite: www.nicoleplumridge.comTo purchase Nicole's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X64LRL3/ref=rdr_ext_tmbIf you enjoyed this episode, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and/or review. Thank you for listening!Music CreditLesfm from Pixabay

Are you highly sensitive? Are you tuned into what your intuition is trying to tell you? Today's conversation is all about honing your intuition with the expert, Heather Dominick.Heather is the founder of A Course in Business Miracles which is designed for Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs and Leaders to develop their highly sensitive traits in ways that can lead to entrepreneurial and business success. Heather's message is all about taking charge of your life and creating meaningful impact with your business, whilst increasing your income. This is an extremely powerful conversation which gives you plenty of insights and tips on how to cultivate that inner knowing. Heather also discusses how to discern when your intuition is speaking versus your intellect.Connect with Heather on the below platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherdominick_/Website: https://www.businessmiracles.com/Podcast: https://www.businessmiracles.com/podcast/To access similar content, check out Psychminds platforms below:Instagram: @psychmindspodcastFacebook: PsychmindsWebsite: www.psychminds.comTo connect with Nicole:Instagram: @authornicoleplumridgeWebsite: www.nicoleplumridge.comTo purchase Nicole's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X64LRL3/ref=rdr_ext_tmbIf you enjoyed this episode, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and/or review. Thank you for listening!Music CreditLesfm from Pixabay*** Audio edit: Psychminds podcast has recently branched into two sister podcasts: Psychminds and the Human Condition & Psychminds and Behaviour Change. It was mentioned at the beginning that this is episode 14. Since the two podcasts have been separated, this is actually Episode 8 :) ***

Are you interested in discovering a more holistic approach to healing? One that encompasses the mind, body and soul... Ayurveda is the world's oldest healing system and is the sister practice of yoga. In this episode, Bonnie and I delve into the history of Ayurveda, what it is, how  to incorporate it into your lifestyle and so much else. Bonnie is a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, yoga specialist, holistic chef and herbalist. She works with individuals who are facing burnout, struggling with depression, anxiety and those in need of healing their gut health. She uses a combination of therapeutic approaches to help and heal those she works with.I would highly recommend you check out her FREE eBook all about discovering how to move through mental health struggles with compassion, grace and hope: https://www.unidhiayurvedayoga.com/fightdepression To connect with Bonnie, check out her handles belowWebsite: https://www.unidhiayurvedayoga.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonnie.gene/?hl=enTo access similar content, check out Psychminds platforms below:Instagram: @psychmindspodcastFacebook: PsychmindsWebsite: www.psychminds.comTo connect with Nicole:Instagram: @authornicoleplumridgeWebsite: www.nicoleplumridge.comTo purchase Nicole's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X64LRL3/ref=rdr_ext_tmbIf you enjoyed this episode, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and/or review. Thank you for listening!Music CreditZakharValaha from Pixabay 

In this episode Alice shares her personal struggle with trichotillomania. She talks about how it started, the interventions she's tried to implement, the persistent anxiety that goes with it and how we can collectively raise awareness and understanding about this mental health disorder. Trichotillomania is a hair pulling disorder which mainly manifests itself through a compulsive desire to pluck eyebrow/head hairs despite trying to stop. This can be extremely debilitating and can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, anger, heightened anxiety and much else.Through Alice telling her story, we hope to raise awareness about this issue and help other sufferers know that they are not alone. Moreover, we hope to help non-sufferers approach the issue with an open mind and compassion if they know someone affected by this disorder.To access similar content, check out Psychminds platforms below:Instagram: @psychmindspodcastFacebook: PsychmindsWebsite: www.psychminds.comTo connect with Nicole:Instagram: @authornicoleplumridgeWebsite: www.nicoleplumridge.comTo purchase Nicole's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X64LRL3/ref=rdr_ext_tmbIf you enjoyed this episode, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and/or review. Thank you for listening!Music CreditZakharValaha from Pixabay 

This has to be one of my favorite episodes so far! Here we talk all about the nervous system and its impact on your day-to-day life. The nervous system is essentially the body's command center, controlling how we think, feel and act. It is crucial to develop a loving and nurturing relationship with this system in order to feel more aligned and at ease.  This is a special episode as I had the honor to sit down with Erika Belanger, a life coach, yoga teacher and fellow podcaster. Erika is an inspirational human being who has a passion for helping women step into their personal growth stories and live their dreams. She does this by helping cultivate that connection and alignment with the mind, body and soul. Erika's personal story is a journey through pain, confusion, obstacles and breaking through into the embodiment of joy, purpose and love. If you want to check out her story, listen to her podcast, develop your yoga practice or start your own self-discovery journey with her coaching program, head on over to her platforms linked below:Website: https://erikabelanger.com/Podcast: https://erikabelanger.com/podcast/Instagram: @erika.belanger ; @onandoffyourmatpodcastTo access similar content, check out Psychminds platforms below:Instagram: @psychmindspodcastFacebook: PsychmindsWebsite: www.psychminds.comTo connect with Nicole:Instagram: @authornicoleplumridgeWebsite: www.nicoleplumridge.comTo purchase Nicole's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X64LRL3/ref=rdr_ext_tmbIf you enjoyed this episode, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and/or review. Thank you for listening!Music CreditZakharValaha from Pixabay 

Why do we procrastinate? The real reason may surprise you. While we may think of procrastination as a time management issue, it's actually more accurate to view it as an emotional dysregulation issue. The key to preventing procrastination, therefore, is in understanding the root cause which may require some introspection, journaling and deep thinking. Some practical strategies to help prevent procrastination include:Regulating the nervous system through yoga, meditation, or walking in nature to help you enter a calmer headspace before tackling the task at handUsing the CUE-TRIGGER-REWARD strategy whereby you set up cues in your environment which prompt you to complete the task and then rewarding yourself once the task is finishedWriting To-Do lists with deadlinesShifting your mindset and inner dialogue when it comes to thinking about a potentially aversive task that has to get doneResting when you need toMaking realistic goals for yourself using the SMART methodMinimizing distractions and setting up your workspace so that it is aesthetically pleasingFinding meaning in the taskBreaking down timeframes For more guidance, journal prompts, and tips on how to prevent procrastination and show up for your life fully, check out the FREE workbook on Psychminds. Simply click on the resources section on www.psychminds.com, subscribe and download your FREE Prevent Procrastination Guide to help you take back control of your time!For more content, check out Psychminds platforms below:Instagram: @psychmindspodcastFacebook: PsychmindsWebsite: www.psychminds.comTo connect with Nicole:Instagram: @authornicoleplumridgeWebsite: www.nicoleplumridge.comTo purchase Nicole's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X64LRL3/ref=rdr_ext_tmbIf you enjoyed this episode, I would be eternally grateful if you left a rating and/or review. Thank you for listening!Music CreditZakharValaha from Pixabay 

What is self-care to you? Is it a spa day or a bubble bath after a difficult day at work? While these may help you relax and unwind, they are not what I consider to be true self-care. Developing an authentic self-care practice involves delving within yourself to understand your thought processes, reactions, feelings and emotions. It is about aligning who you are with your goals in life. This requires deep reflection and introspection. Some benefits of cultivating a truly nourishing self-care routine involve:Enhanced physical well-beingAbility to develop more effective coping mechanisms  Going about your day in a more mindful mannerIncreased productivity Enhanced creativity Enhanced focus and clarity on your goalsGreater sense of balance and alignment in lifeFor guidance on how to figure out what to include in your self-care routine, check out the FREE workbook on Psychminds. Simply click on the resources section on www.psychminds.com, subscribe and download your FREE Self-Care Guide to help you gain clarity on what nourishes your body, stimulates your mind and balances your soul. For more content, check out Psychminds platforms below:Instagram: @psychmindspodcastFacebook: PsychmindsWebsite: www.psychminds.comTo connect with Nicole:Instagram: @authornicoleplumridgeWebsite: www.nicoleplumridge.comTo purchase Nicole's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X64LRL3/ref=rdr_ext_tmbMusic CreditZakharValaha from Pixabay 

Do you keep a journal? Not necessarily a "Dear Diary..." type of journal but somewhere to write down your ideas, goals, thoughts, feelings, worries etc. Journaling is a great practice to incorporate into your daily routine. Some benefits include:Gaining clarity over your thoughts patternsAlleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety and fear based thoughts Releasing limiting beliefsGaining self-awarenessEnhancing self-compassionLearning to ACT not REACTIncrease confidence and self-esteemEnhance mindfulnessGain perspective on issuesEnhance problem solving skillsStrengthening positive experiences Improve attention span and concentration With all these amazing benefits, why not give it a go? Not sure where to start? Simply click on the resources section on www.psychminds.com, subscribe and download your FREE Journaling Workbook, containing 100 prompts to get you started!For more content, check out Psychminds platforms below:Instagram: @psychmindspodcastFacebook: PsychmindsWebsite: www.psychminds.comTo connect with Nicole:Instagram: @authornicoleplumridgeWebsite: www.nicoleplumridge.comTo purchase Nicole's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X64LRL3/ref=rdr_ext_tmbMusic CreditZakharValaha from Pixabay 

WELCOME to Psychminds first ever podcast episode. I am so happy to have you here as part of this community. This episode is a brief introduction to Psychminds, the topics we will be discussing as well as my own personal journey to get to this point!For more content, check out Psychminds platforms below:Instagram: @psychmindspodcastFacebook: PsychmindsWebsite: www.psychminds.comTo connect with Nicole:Instagram: @authornicoleplumridgeWebsite: www.nicoleplumridge.comTo purchase Nicole's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X64LRL3/ref=rdr_ext_tmbMusic CreditZakharValaha from Pixabay