In Case You Need To Hear This Today

I’m a Therapist, and I know that therapy isn’t always accessible. Sometimes it’s time. Sometimes it’s money. Sometimes it’s stigma, logistics, or simply not knowing where to start. That doesn’t mean you don’t deserve support. In this video, I’m sharing practical mindset shifts and strategies that I often explore in the therapy room — things like how you speak to yourself, how you prepare for emoti...

This episode is a real, raw check-in from the heart about the pressure to have it all figured out, the beauty of doing things just for the joy of it, and why perfect timing is a myth we need to stop chasing. Life’s hiccups? Yeah, I’m documenting those too — because that’s where the real stories live. If you’ve ever felt the weight of perfection, the chaos of rebooting, or just needed permission to...

We’re all familiar with counting calories when it comes to food, but what about the emotional calories we consume daily ? Stress, overthinking, and emotional overload can all weigh us down, leaving us mentally exhausted without even realizing it. In this episode, we explore the idea of emotional calories —the hidden mental weight that comes from our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Just like a...

If your life were a movie, would you be the lead… or just an audience member watching things play out? Too often, we wait—waiting for the right timing, for other people to change, for life to magically rearrange itself. But what if the plot isn’t moving forward because you haven’t stepped into the role you’re meant to play? In this episode, we’re talking about why self-awareness without action is...

Anxiety was supposed to have our backs—helping us stay alert, prepared, and safe. So how did it become the emotion we dread the most? In this episode, as a therapist, I’ve not only navigated anxiety personally but also helped others do the same, so this is advice straight from the therapy room. I’m getting real about my own relationship with anxiety: the moments it’s completely derailed me, the to...

Everywhere I looked yesterday, love was in the air—men carrying bouquets on transit, grocery stores overflowing with balloons and flowers. But you know what else I saw? Women buying flowers for themselves. Because singlehood isn’t about waiting anymore—it’s about choosing yourself. In this episode, we’re diving into the power of being single. We’ll talk about why self-love is more than a buzzword,...

We’ve all been there—stuck between options, afraid to make the wrong move, as if one choice could make or break our entire future. Here’s the thing: We often don’t realize how strong we are until we have to be. Your future self will know exactly what to do when the time comes. You’ve got the resilience within you to handle whatever comes your way—whether the choice feels right in the moment or not...

This isn’t your typical “just be kinder to yourself” conversation. We’re pulling back the curtain on perfectionism—how it’s been marketed to us, who profits from it, and why it’s not just an annoying habit, but a cultural scam designed to keep us feeling never enough . We’ve been led to believe perfectionism is about “high standards” and “working hard,” but in reality? It’s fear in disguise. Fear...

Women are raised to chase love, but is the world ready to give them the love they deserve? Meanwhile, men are out here with zero training on how to connect—so how do they even start bridging that gap? And let’s talk about dating apps— designed to keep you scrolling, not necessarily matching. How do you survive the chaos without losing your sanity? Oh, and did you know in South Korea, people are in...

Uncertainty stresses your brain out more than bad news . Wild, right? Instead of trying to fix it, what if we embraced it—like the Japanese concept of mujo , which sees impermanence as a natural part of life. Now, what if I told you that practicing patience through this lens isn’t about passively waiting—it’s about actively learning to navigate the chaos of the 'maybe'? In this episode, we...

Do you have a healthy relationship with money? How can you use money to make you happy? In this episode, Ria Gupta explores the complex relationship between money and happiness, discussing how money can enhance well-being up to a certain point, the importance of defining personal happiness, and the societal implications of financial independence, particularly for women. She emphasizes the need for...

Struggling to keep up with the new year resolution? Want to harness the power of manifestation? In this episode, Ria Gupta, a Student Therapist at UBC, takes us on a journey to discover what it truly means to 'glow up' on your own terms. She’ll walk you through the transformative 'miracle question' exercise, share how to set realistic goals, and explain why manifestation is only powerful when pair...

Have you ever found yourself trapped in negative thoughts that feel overwhelming or even all-consuming? What if I told you that your thoughts are not facts, and that you have the power to challenge them? In this episode, Ria, a Student Therapist at UBC, dives into the powerful concept of recognizing and reframing cognitive distortions. She’ll share practical tools to help you shift negative though...

Merry Christmas! Here's a sneak peak of what's to come!