Jul 2

To Move Forward, You Sometimes Have to Move Backward

In this episode, I talk about how moving backward is sometimes necessary in order to realign and redirect on your path toward what you truly want.If you like my thoughts and insights, follow me on my socials below for more! To be clear, I am not a therapist! I am just very intere ... Show More

14m 23s

Jun 25

You Don’t Want Them, You Just Want to Practice Devotion

In this episode, I explore the relationship between limerence and latent creativity.If you like my thoughts and insights, follow me on my socials below for more! To be clear, I am not a therapist! I am just very interested in and passionate about self-awareness and personal growt ... Show More

13m 33s

Jun 18

You Know What to Do, Even When You Don’t Know What to Do

In this episode, I talk about how we all have an inner wisdom and intuition that is always guiding us, even in moments when we feel stuck or lost. I also discuss why we might suppress this inner wisdom, and how to be more honest with yourself to regain self-trust.If you like my t ... Show More

13m 33s

Oct 2024

I quit psychology.

Welcome back to Mental Status! Today is a special episode. On today's episode, Yash will be going solo to tell everyone the true story behind why she has left the field of psychology...sort of. After some time away, she’s ready to share some of immensely challenging experien ... Show More

29m 24s

Apr 1

How to Stay Calm When You’re Disrespected

You are not a target. Not a punching bag. Not the release valve for someone else’s frustration. In the middle of the book tour whirlwind, I’m reflecting on a powerful review someone left for The Next Conversation and diving into the first and most foundational rule of the book: s ... Show More

17m 57s

Mar 2025

Boundaries & What's Right

Explore the tension between personal experience and factual correctness in relationships, particularly in boundary-setting and decision-making. The hosts discuss how relying too heavily on logic and research to "win" arguments can create gridlock and emotional disconnection, emph ... Show More

55m 51s

Mar 2025

S2 Ep55: Mindset Rewrites, Abundance Blocks & Becoming Your Wellthiest Self with Steph Wigner

What does it really take to live a life that feels full—not just successful on paper? In this unfiltered convo, Syd sits down with mindset mentor and podcast host Steph Wigner to talk about nervous system healing, rewriting old stories, building true abundance, and what it actual ... Show More

50m 3s

Feb 2025

217. Silence Your Inner Critic: How to Stop Caring What Others Think (Without Burning Professional Bridges)

Are you tired of holding back in meetings, second-guessing your decisions, or letting the fear of judgment keep you from sharing your brilliant ideas? In this value-packed episode, we're diving deep into how to break free from approval-seeking behavior and show up powerfully in y ... Show More

21m 21s

Feb 2025

How to Have a Conversation with Your Higher Self (& The Unconventional Way I Use AI to Treat it Like a Therapy Session)

Ep 134. I recently had a transformative experience where I felt called to lay down before bed and allow my “higher self” to thank me for all the work I’ve done up to this point. I had the thought to voice record the process, where I simply talked to myself and said all the things ... Show More

1h 15m

Aug 2024

How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence

We all have moments where our emotions get the best of us. Maybe it’s a tough conversation at work or a heated discussion at home. If you want to have more effective communication, you must increase your emotional intelligence. In this episode, I’ll show you 3 simple steps to hel ... Show More

15m 22s

Jan 2025

How To Overcome Your Personal limits: Grow Out Of Your Comfort Zone

The laws of physics are the only true limits, stop letting your brain set fake limits. We accrue all sorts of limiting beliefs for different reasons. Our culture and reference points hide them from us. Or fear of failure keeps us small. This episode explores the psychology of sel ... Show More

33m 43s

Using Self-Sabotage as a Way to Maintain...