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Oct 2024
29m 24s

I quit psychology.

Yash and Josh
About this episode

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 experiences she faced on the final stretch of her Masters journey and before starting her career. Join Yash as she reflects on the strange path this has led her on, including her insights on the sometimes brutal reality of becoming a Psychologist. 

Yash’s story is an important one and one you won’t want to miss. 

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Email: mentalstatuspodcast@gmail.com

Instagram: @MentalStatusPodcast

Yash’s TikTok: @Aussiepsychstudent

Credits
Podcast Hosts: Yash & Josh
Podcast Producer: Josh Kelly

Music acquired from https://pixabay.com/music/beats-jazzy-hip-hop-boom-bap-111861/

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