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

Jul 2023

Why Are My Emotions So BIG? - Invalidation

Why are your emotions so big? There are a lot of things that contribute to big emotions. Invalidation is one of the main ones. When we feel invalidated, we feel just like the word sounds- that our emotions aren't valid. This actually makes us feel worse! Invalidation is very ... Show More

6m 2s

Mar 2024

How to Speak Up, Leave the Toxic Relationship, and Actually Save Yourself | Najwa Zebian PT 2

Welcome back to part 2 of this aaaaamazing conversation with my homie Najwa Zebian, the QUEEN of healing and embracing change.And if you thought part 1 of this convo was powerful, get ready cause we’re going even deeper into understanding WHY choosing to leave a toxic guy is SO C ... Show More

57m 48s

Dec 2023

Why you get anxious in relationship

We're diving deep into the heart of anxious avoidance in relationships. If you've ever felt like running for the hills when things get too real, this episode is your safe haven. Join me as I unpack the complex world of anxious avoidance. Why do we push away love when we crave it ... Show More

21m 23s

May 2023

117. Martin O'toole | Part 2

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview for the second time, Martin O’Toole, author of “How to Die Happy” We talk about how to start doing the hard work of self-growth, why letting go of attachment to things, places, ... Show More

1h 28m

Apr 4

Does Your Innie Or Your Outie Bring You To Enlightenment?

This episode reflects on the show Severance and the timeless desire for a reset—to start fresh without the weight of the past. At first, it might seem like a relief to separate parts of the self, to live without stress, fear, or regret. But true freedom doesn’t come from forgetti ... Show More

10m 27s

Feb 2025

Why I’m Done with Self-Improvement

This episode idea started as a joke. But the more I talked about it, the more I realized I do actually want to take a break from self-improvement — a journey I’ve been on for nearly 20 years. Before you judge me, or dismiss me, hear me out. In today’s episode I’ll talk about w ... Show More

22m 14s

Feb 2025

LET GO OR BE DRAGGED: letting go of what no longer serves you

If you’re stuck in a situation that you’re unhappy in or you want to make a change but you’re scared, this episode is a reminder that NOTHING HAPPENS IF NOTHING HAPPENS. If you want your life to change, you need to make the necessary changes. In this episode, I talk about letting ... Show More

33m 29s

Jun 30

Feeling Lost in Your 20s? You Need to Hear This

These 6 pieces of advice are exactly what you need to hear. And buckle up, because today, Mel is not holding back. If you’re feeling lost in your 20s, this episode is your roadmap to making this decade better than you ever imagined. Whether you’re in your 20s, love someone who is ... Show More

57m 29s

Sep 2023

Ep 30. How to Stop Catastrophizing

Have you ever found yourself spiralling down a rabbit hole of catastrophizing? If you have, you are not alone. Catastrophizing can be exhausting as our minds run rampant pre-empting situations that most likely will never occur. Being in this state robs us of any rationality and l ... Show More

37m 50s

There's a Reason You Keep Going Back