Aug 13

The More You Want It, the More Time It Will Take

In this episode, I talk about how your perception of time can be changed based on where your focus lies. 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-awarene ... Show More

14m 7s

Aug 6

Is Life Too Heavy, or Are You Just Better Able to Carry Its Weight?

In this episode, I offer a reframing technique that’s worked for me whenever I start to perceive life as too heavy to handle.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 passionat ... Show More

10m 43s

Jul 23

Are You a Bad Person?

In this episode, I explain how even after doing all the personal development work you can possibly do, you’ll still sometimes make mistakes and feel like a bad person. This is part of the process and should be seen as an opportunity to recognize what works and doesn’t work for yo ... Show More

19m 50s

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 2025

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

Jul 14

DECENTER WHAT YOU DON'T WANT - what you speak about, you bring about

Lately, I’ve been noticing how much time I spend talking about the things I don’t want, the people I don’t like, the situations I don’t want to be in, and the feelings I don’t want to have. Although my intention is to distance myself from those things, all I’m really doing is giv ... Show More

24m 3s

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

There's a Reason You Keep Going Back