Richa Chats

In this episode Richa talks about the stressful thoughts and feelings that come our way and discusses the act of radical acceptance. She shares a strategy that has worked for her and a few more worth trying. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

The way we feel about ourselves affects the way we see our circumstances and the amount of agency we perceive in our life. In this episode, Richa shares more strategies to build self-esteem. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

The way we feel about ourselves influences the way we see our circumstances and the amount of agency we perceive in our lives. You deserve to feel a sense of agency, you deserve to feel valued, and you inherently have a lot of potential. One way to feel all of these things is through building self-esteem. In this episode, Richa shares some strategies to build self-esteem. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

There are a lot of reasons people feel self-hatred. In this episode, Richa discusses ways in which people feel self-hatred due to factors beyond themselves including Eurocentric notions of self that cause certain people to feel ‘othered' and offers a few strategies to address negative self-beliefs. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

There are times we feel like our worth is being tested. In this episode, Richa gives you the pep talk you might have needed to know that you're priceless. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

This week, we're talking about going at your own pace. We live in a world that constantly sends us messages that we aren't enough and that we need to do more or be moving faster and this leaves a lot of people experiencing burnout. In this episode, Richa talks about burnout, shares some stories, and offers some tips for those experiencing burnout. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

In this episode, Richa shares a study that found how one small change in the way we speak to ourselves can lead to better self-regulatory outcomes amidst stressful situations. If you've ever wondered what language to use during moments of self-introspection to feel less stress and better emotional regulation, this episode is for you. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

We are constantly fed information that makes us feel inadequate and as if we are not reaching the ever-increasing list of standards that society places on us. Internalizing this information can leave us feeling like we aren't good enough. In this episode, Richa shares strategies to recognize our inner critic and push back against the negative self-talk. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

We all have felt shame before. In this episode, Richa shares a story about shame and discusses the difference between shame, guilt, embarrassment, and humiliation along with offering some advice for the next time you feel shame. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

There are times when we can barely get through all that we need to do in a given day or week, much less make time to schedule in time-consuming activities for self-care. In these times, getting through the day or week with some degree of mental peace is self-care in and of itself. In this episode, Richa shares some easy-lift, lightweight strategies to stay mentally well during busy times. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Everyone has a few winter seasons in life and hopefully this episode will be the pep talk you need if you're going through one right now. In this week's episode, Richa talks about believing in yourself even when times are tough and she shares some stories and quotes that exemplify this message. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

We feel stressed, uncertain or judged at different points in our lives. In this episode Richa shares some lessons she learned so that you'll leave feeling a little better about yourself and a little less alone. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Often times our mind can take a situation and reframe it in a negative light which can leave us feeling hopeless. In this episode, Richa continues the conversation from the previous episodes and shares a few more cognitive distortions so that the next time you find yourself going down a negative spiral of thoughts, you can recognize the ways in which the mind can sometimes distort our thinking and catch yourself from falling victim to it. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Often times our mind can take a situation and reframe it in a negative light which leaves us feeling even more sad and hopeless. In this episode, Richa continues the discussion from last week's episode and shares a few more cognitive distortions so that the next time you find yourself going down a negative spiral of thoughts, you can recognize how the mind can sometimes distort our thinking and catch yourself from falling victim to it. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Often times our mind can take a situation and reframe it in a negative light which leaves us feeling even more sad and hopeless. In this episode, Richa shares a few cognitive distortions so that the next time you find yourself going down a negative spiral of thoughts, you can recognize how the mind can sometimes distort our thinking and catch yourself from falling victim to it. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that can stir up different feelings such as anxiety, stress, and anger. In this, episode Richa provides some strategies to ground yourself and pull away from getting caught up in these emotions. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Have you ever felt insecure about certain parts of yourself or wanted to know how to embrace the entirety of the person you are? In this episode, Richa shares what she's learned from Carl Jung and Debbie Ford about embracing all aspects of our personality in order to develop true self-acceptance. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Sometimes we have thoughts that bother us and the more we try to shake them away, the more persistently they come back. In this episode, Richa talks about journaling as a way to find mental peace. She shares her journey with writing as well as some of her favorite strategies for journaling. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Awe experiences are one way to create a happier and more fulfilling life. In this episode, Richa talks about what awe is, how to create awe experiences, and why they are important. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Self-care is the kindness we extend to ourselves for our own well-being. In this episode, Richa talks about what she's learned about self-care and some strategies to prioritize your own self-care. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Studies show that the key to success is a blend of passion and perseverance known as grit. In this episode, Richa talks about grit and ways we can become grittier individuals. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Do you ever find yourself distracted or consumed by the thoughts running through your mind? In this episode, Richa talks about mindfulness. She discusses the latest research surrounding our relationship with our minds and gives easy-to-implement mindfulness strategies. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

The words we tell ourselves determine our reality. So how do we tell ourselves words for success? In this episode, Richa talks about affirmations and gives tips for saying affirmations that resonate with you. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

In this episode, Richa talks about exercising. She shares her journey along with some strategies to make exercising more enjoyable and also a part of your routine. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

In this episode, Richa shares advice on taking risks and the power of failing from Tina Seelig's What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20. This episode challenges the traditional, but often limited, models of thinking and provides new insight that may change the paradigms we have about ourselves. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

In this episode, Richa and her childhood friend, Ashley, talk about learning to set boundaries and share some funny stories too. We all have learned the importance of boundaries and this episode has some questions and strategies to help you know when your boundaries are being crossed. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Friends are the people that are there to celebrate our wins and cheer us on when we're down. In this episode, Richa shares some lessons she learned about true friendship and the advice she wishes she could give her younger self. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

Stress is a feeling everyone experiences. In this episode, Richa shares some lessons she learned from stressful times as well as some strategies to help you through yours. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

In the third episode of Richa Chats, Richa shares her resolutions and provides tips for your resolutions and pitfalls to watch out for as well. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

In the second episode of Richa Chats, Richa tackles the topic of spending time alone and shares some of her experiences, particularly as it relates to the holiday season. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/

For our first episode, Richa tackles the topic that many people have on their mind. She shares three strategies from Dr. Sonja Lyubormirsky's book, The How of Happiness. If you have a topic you'd like on the podcast, send a message through the links below: https://anchor.fm/richa-gandhi/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richasgandhiiii/