Thoughts May Vary

Season 5 of Thoughts May Vary is officially out April 1st! Thank you all for growing with us. We are so excited to continue bringing you episodes that encourage curiosity, share unique perspectives, and ultimately, give you a space to explore.  Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S...

You know the drill: you ask us your mental health questions, we tell you to do what feels best for you (and share our experiences for guidance along the way).  00:00 Mistakes, cerulean, and Love Is Blind 05:49 Q1: How to chill and get grounded when you feel like you physically cannot slow down? 09:41 Q2: How to stop letting the fear of the unknown get in the way of putting myself out there? 14:47...

This week, we’re unpacking what it means to have an abundance mentality around creativity and intentionally stepping into a new version of ourselves.  00:00 Cycle syncing 04:01 G's unpacking 12:50 Showing up on the internet in a difference capacity 19:13 G's reframing 22:12 – M's unpacking 29:54 – TikTok Fridays  33:13 – A new version of self can come whenever you want 34:12 – Bone to...

Dr. Sam Zand, Holistic Psychiatrist & Professor of Psychedelic Medicine, brings us a lot of hope for the future of mental healthcare. Last time we spoke to Dr. Zand, we focused specifically on ketamine assisted therapy. Today, we cover everything from the psychodynamic history of drugs and mental health treatment to integrating spiritual practices into medicine.  Dr. Zand is a practicing psych...

Our tools-based morning and evening self care routines in arguably too much detail, and answering more of your questions.  00:00 G’s miami routine 04:53 Q1: What are our morning and night routines, and how to build one?  21:52 Q2: How do you know when fear is a warning or if it's self-doubt? 25:00 Q3: What are your thoughts on giving advice to friends and how to approach that? 27:28 Q4: How to...

When is it okay to never get over something? When is it time to stop unpacking in therapy and start moving forward? Where do you start if you don’t have the tools? Today, we answer all of these and more with licensed marriage and family therapist, Vienna Pharaon.  Vienna Pharaon is the founder of the group practice Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy and one of New York City’s most sought-after re...

From setting emotional boundaries around loved ones in the beginning stages of self work to coping with the present moment… you know the drill. You ask, we answer.  Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode!  0:00 Morning pages 01:07 Go see "Origin” 09:19 Art & activism in relation to mental health ad...

Today we’re unpacking all things sexual wellness alongside Sex & Relationship expert, Dr. Tara! Dr. Tara is a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication at California State University Fullerton, an award-winning researcher, a sex and relationship coach, and the host of Luvbites by Dr. Tara Podcast that focuses on sexual wellness and sexploration.  We asked you on Instagram what s...

This episode is a toolkit to understand the power of intentional language and how to be a master manifestor. Today, we unpack the power of language, emotional manifestation, choosing a path of least resistance, how to hear yourself clearly, why everything should be more simple, the importance of imagination and play), plus so much more. And, we get to do so alongside family. Please welcome Anne Lo...

What is it about our ability to recognize all of our self growth in the past… and yet we seem to forget that who we are right now, will change and grow again and again in the future? Today we unpack the “end of history” illusion, our umbrage with New Years, and Meadowlark shares a life update :)  0:00 Intro 4:14 M's unpacking 11:42 M's announcement 14:23 Sharing personal information on the...

In an attempt to walk our walk... rather than showing up half-heartedly, we are full-heartedly showing up to tell you we're not showing up. In other words, we are gifting ourselves the next two weeks off to live in the present moment, give our team a well-deserved break, rest, reflect, plant seeds, and dream up our next year together. A "future planning guide" is live of Patreon (more...

In this wild ride of a Thought, the cohosts catch up on everything from the spirituality of plastic surgery, the importance of having hobbies, to recognizing when and how it’s time to become a “girl’s girl”.  “It’s not that deep… it’s basically the manifestation of what happens when women have been pitted against each other historically, pervasively, and systematically” (if you don’t know us like...

This short and sweet Thought all started when a psychic told Meadow to update her five, three, and one year plan… you wish we were joking. For folks with colorful mental health journeys (present company included) it can be challenging to identify long-term goals or dreams—let alone, putting those into practice via habits, discipline, and strategic planning. With the end of 2023 upon us, here’s how...

How to cope with career setbacks, tips for finding a mentor, and what to do if you don’t know what to talk about in therapy. As always, you ask (the incredible, thoughtful, delicious questions) and we’re here to provide just one answer. Take what resonates with you and leave the rest. You know how to empower yourself and your healing more than anyone else.  Q1: How do you balance intuitive spiritu...

Cyrus Veyssi is here and we couldn’t be more over the moon about it! Cyrus is everyone’s favorite Iranian American non-binary content creator, spreading joy across the interwebs with their humor, intellect, family fun, clack backs, and snatched looks. Today, Cyrus joined the familia to unpack: corporate America confidence, shifting definitions of “success”, using comedy to combat anxiety, advice f...

Welp, looks like we may have been practicing gratitude wrong (according to the research). Today, we adjust our coping strategies in light of the holiday season. We chatted about the emotional baggage the holidays hold for us, how we've been doing gratitude wrong, and the research behind how to practice gratitude. Then, you shared with us what you’re grateful for!  0:00 Intro 04:20 We’ve been p...

Within every expression of gender, we each dance with a balance of masculine and feminine energies. Today, Amy Natalie joined us to walks us through how masculine lives in our mind, feminine in our bodies, and how we need each of them to create more harmony.  Amy Natalie is a feminine embodiment coach, podcast host, and new author of “The Feminine Way”. She’s all about awakening our authentic selv...

How do you let go of anger and disappointment from childhood? When do you know it’s time to pivot? How do you trust a career change? From organizing your coping strategies on your notes app to obtaining strategic internships; you asked and we answered.  0:00 Intro 4:08 Q&A  04:19 Q1: What are some healthy coping mechanisms for stress and overwhelm? 11:48 Q2: How do you let go of anger and disa...

Is trauma a necessary tool? Could something easy be productive? What’s your current mental health fixation? We’ve been waiting two years to get all four of us in a room to philosophize with our fellow mental health sisters—the Okay Sis x TMV crossover is finally here! We welcomed Scout Sobel and Mady Maio to the show with one giant unpacking, touching on everything from self-optimization, hustle c...

Jade Iovine, writer and host of the Live From Bed podcast, made her way out of bed today to chat with us about many TMV heavy-hitters. We’re talking: no connection in perfection, getting out of negative self-talk, co-creating your future, how to be a supportive partner to someone struggling with their mental health, the cat/dog theory, reframing cringe, and so much more. Jade is clearly aligned to...

How to be vulnerable while feeling safe, how to find “your people” without putting yourself in a bubble, and the art of being interpreted… Today, we’re continuing our conversation on Expansive Friendships. If you haven’t already, go ahead and listen to Part 1 of Unpacking Expansive Friendships feat. Sam Abrahart.  In Part 2, we cover:  0:00 – Intro 05:39 – Q&A begins 06:19 – Q1: What are your...

What are expansive friendships? There’s no better person to chat with regarding authentic, aligned, and perspective-shifting friendships than friend-of-the-pod Sam Abrahart. Sam is one of our co-hosts dearest friends, a mental health advocate, and the founder & CEO of The Mayfair Group. Her brand is ubiquitous amongst cool girls (Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Sophie Turner + more) and is known f...

“Ni de aquí, ni de allá…” Today’s unpacking largely revolves around the intersectionality of a mixed identity and how those living at the intersection of any two or more cultures can often feel society’s push to conform — leaving them floating in the in between.  The co-hosts begin to unpack this complex and nuanced lived experience through their own lenses, fully acknowledging that this unpacking...

How to explain your partner’s mental health to your family, what it feels like to be a witness to signs and synchronicities, and more of your brilliant questions, answered.  Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode!  0:00 – A skincare lesson 3:18 – Q1: How do you wind down after a long day? 14:32 – Q2: Tips...

The @lexie Podcast x TMV collab you’ve all been asking for! Our dear friend and podcast host, Lexie Lombard, joins us today to dive deep into grief’s never-ending story, being upset with her therapist, the nuances of art, and of course, Rick Rubin. We ask the hard-hitting questions like, “what if aliens are hot?” and get into the art and money connection. Make sure to check out her incredible, one...