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May 2024
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Be Kind to Your Mind with Psychotherapis...

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Teresa Au talks to psychotherapist Sarah Ahmed, aka Tiktok’s @the.poc.therapist, about how creatives can navigate the emotional side of putting yourself, and your work, online. Sarah is beloved by her followers for dispensing advice on relationships and self-love, so she knows first-hand how hard it can be to weather social media’s nasty comments and  unpredictable algorithms, plus our own insecurities. Her strategies for protecting your mental fitness will help you enjoy all the best aspects of sharing your creativity with the world.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • How Sarah faced her fears and embraced social media as a platform for mental health advocacy.
  • The ups and downs of Sarah’s audience growth on TikTok
  • How to deal with criticism and personal attacks on social
  • Strategies for combating stress and burnout with adaptation and resilience
  • The importance of mental fitness
  • When it's beneficial to seek therapy and how to take the first step
  • Finding community
  • Practical tips for managing and setting boundaries on social media usage
  • Where Sarah finds joy

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Sarah Ahmed, founder and CEO of Leena, is a pioneer in culturally sensitive mental health care. As a seasoned psychotherapist with a heart for the BIPOC community, her journey from the University of Toronto to the forefront of mental wellness advocacy blends creativity and entrepreneurial spirit with deep compassion. Known widely as @the.poc.therapist, Sarah's vibrant advocacy illuminates the path to healing, making her a guiding light for inclusive support and resilience.

Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement at Adobe, where she focuses on empowering creatives and students via workshops, panels, and podcasts. On creating In the Making, Teresa says “I knew I wanted to amplify the incredible personal stories of the talented and unique humans I’ve been meeting online and at our Create Now events across the world.”

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