Brooke Paintain
Positively Me
A safe space for anyone and everyone :) Just a normal 21 year old girlie figuring her way through life 🩷 We'll talk about mental health, relationships, funny stories, my healing journey, self-growth and SO much more
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Episodes
i've learnt A LOT about myself recently 14.09.2023 40:41
there were too many things mentioned in this episode that I couldn't narrow this down to just one or two topics🙈 from climbing snowdon to standing my ground as a people pleaser to splashing the cash in order to feel more comfortable and confident😅 this episode is filled with a bit of everything and has all the wholesome vibes too💕 I hope you love this episode bus I LOVE YOUUUUU oxoxo <3 Host...
how I get myself out of an anxious mindset 06.09.2023 26:44
on this episode i discuss the different ways that help me feel comforted and better in situations where I feel super anxious, stressing and overthinking a lot😅 sometimes we really need to tap into our adult self or it could be focusing a little more time on yourself in order to be in a better headspace for the rest of they day🥰 I also update you guys on boxing classes I've been taking part in, h...
the power of shifting our energy, anxiety progress + setting goals 16.08.2023 33:24
looking back on my goals I set for myself at the beginning of the year and reflecting on how I can get on top of these to make these be a reality instead of a goal :) I've noticed progress with my anxiety about night outs and feeling 'unproductive' which is freaking EPIC... (I also had a bad situation that I happened on a night out recently that triggered me and I explained it and how I dealt with...
the reality of childhood trauma 09.08.2023 29:20
The actions of people around us when were little actually have such a big effect on us as adults! It can take a lot to realise that the way we're feeling may actually be childhood trauma and it can come out in other aspects of our life!🥺 in this episode I discuss a situation where my boyfriend triggered some childhood trauma for me, how I feel in a bit of a rut first thing in the morning and...
buying 'flattering' clothes and setting boundaries for yourself 02.08.2023 29:35
diving into why I don't like the word 'flattering' yet so many people use it.. like what is wrong with the way my body is without accentuating parts of it??? also, being more in tune with ourselves so we can start prioritising what is important to us without getting overwhelmed :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
let's start doing it for 'ME' 27.07.2023 32:50
you ARE seriously the main character in your life and we can all be guilty of sacrificing how were feeling in order to come across a certain way.. but we need to start living for ourselves and being there for ourselves in order to help us become the person we are striving to become :) ily xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
dealing with 'me problems' and the power of talking kindly about yourself 18.07.2023 26:19
a lot of the time it can be easy to take our own problems out on the people around us and it can be hard to take a step back and be like 'hang on a minute, this actually has nothing to do with them and everything to do with me' - we are responsible of working on our problems and bettering ourselves instead of relying on someone else to take on our problems and do this for us!.. I hope this helps &...
accepting every version of yourself to grow <3 11.07.2023 39:52
I find it so hard to be okay with not being 'the life of the party' or if I don't have everything perfectly in order in my life.. in this episode I discuss the moments and realisations this week were I have felt, unorganised, sad, tired, confused, overwhelmed, upset and so much more! I unpacked HOW I have got my head around accepting every version of myself and im starting to see the growth that h...
feeling stuck because you're overwhelmed? 04.07.2023 33:24
heyyyy!! I'm back besties :))) this has got to be MY FAVOURITE episode yet. here's a little run down on what I've realised/been dealing with over the last couple of weeks! it feels so refreshing to sit down and reflect on how well I've actually dealt with all my struggles <3 I hope you can resonate with some things and hopefully they can help you too! xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
happy girl summer 14.06.2023 30:40
now that the sun is here and out to play, let's talk about how we can make the most of this weather in the healthiest and best way possible!! I want this summer to be OUR summer and so we can thrive together <3 lets get our priorities straight and start being exactly who we want to be :) ily bestie xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
things i wish i knew sooner in ED recovery (pt 2) 08.06.2023 26:54
the second part of 'things I wish I knew sooner in ed recovery' is hereeee!! I hope this gives you an insight into my personal recovery journey! :) I also asked you guys what you wish YOU knew sooner in your recovery journey and you let me know, so hopefully it's helpful to have an insight into so many others experiences too!! you are SO strong and you CAN get through this and create the life you...
thing's i wish i knew sooner in ED recovery (pt 1) 30.05.2023 25:46
As someone who was terrified to commit to recovery and has come out the other side, here are some of the things I didn't expect in ED recovery! I want to be as honest and open with you guys about everything because healing ISN'T linear - and it doesn't have to be in order to grow!! I hope this episode has helped at least one of you guys :) I love you all so much and I hope you're doing AMAZEBALLS...
self-confidence 101 23.05.2023 22:21
2023 is THE year of confidence besties!! Let's start learning what makes us feel our best and become the most confident versions of ourselves :) I cover literally every point I could think of that has transformed into being a confident girlie! I want you to challenge yourself and put yourself in situations you wouldn't usually.. and lets just see how much growth you have! <3 xo Hosted on Acast....
let's better our relationship with exercise <3 16.05.2023 27:05
It's so easy to get stuck in a mindset where exercise becomes a way to self sabotage, instead of using exercise as a way to show love to ourselves and to better ourselves for the right reasons! let's talk about the benefits exercise has on us that have absolutely nothing to do with the way that we look, my advice on growing a healthier relationship with the gym and my exercise journey! <3 Hoste...
gym anxiety or lacking motivation? let's talk about it! 09.05.2023 32:11
having gym anxiety is SO normal! whether you're just starting out or you're 5 years into your gym journey - I have discussed some ways you can try out to help you make the most of your sessions and start enjoying the gym :) We all have our high and low periods with fitness I have had a fair few lows (lol) - I've figured out a few things that help me get out of a slump and get back on track so I ho...
you're having a bad body image day? I got you :) 25.04.2023 24:54
lets switch the flip - a bad body image day DOESN'T have to be a negative!! Let's talk about why we have bad body image days, things to remember when you're feeling like this and most importantly, ways to cope :) everyone's different - but a lot of the time the route cause of a bad body image day could often be the same to many others too.. leaning to understand yourself could be one of the most p...
how i am bettering myself 18.04.2023 35:05
In this episode I dive into the small daily healthy habits that make me a happier girlie! There's still a lot to work on, but that's okay and I'm excited to work on even more changes a long my healing journey :) I also go off on a tangent - chatting about my week so hope you enjoy lols! lyl besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
an honest update on my life 11.04.2023 37:52
From the exciting things I've been getting unto, to some major struggles I'm facing right now - I hope you enjoy this episode and learn a bit more about me! I want to keep you guys more included in my life, sooo, updated you guys on the podcast will hopefully do this <3 ily lots xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
i answered your dilemas (pt2) 04.04.2023 31:48
My second episode of answering your dilemas.. I give my advice on weight gain, dating problems, fitness motivation and MORE!!! I hope I helped besties :) xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
advice to my past self (my teen years explained) 28.03.2023 55:26
I'm not shy to admit that I have been through many different phases in my teen years.. some may say 'embarrassing', but I'm happy I've gone through everything I have because without them, I wouldn't be who I am today! (and I think i'm pretty cool) aha :) We're learning, and growing on our journeys - here's some tips and advice I'd give to my past self that may help you along the way too <3 Host...
turning a bad day into a good one 21.03.2023 37:28
sometimes bad days seem more common than usual in my life, so learning the beauty of a bad day is always a good idea :) having a bad day doesn't have to be bad, and learning yourself and how to better these days will help a lot - I hope I can play a part in this <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
drinking culture and what actually brings YOU happiness? 14.03.2023 40:28
Sometimes I felt as though I would drink because it's 'just what teens do' - it may have brought me excitement for parts of my life but times change and so do we! It's okay to re-learn ourselves and learn what brings us happiness and enjoyment, instead of just going with what makes others feel this way :) Learn about the different stages in my teen years and how society and drinking culture has af...
people pleasing is so 2022 07.03.2023 43:29
my whole life I have been a people pleaser and that comes from a really kind place in my heart, but when this is directed to the people who don't reciprocate - it can become quite draining. People know they can walk all over me and treat me like a mug, 2023 is the year to make a change by having the respect for myself to stand my ground and remember it doesn't make me a bad person (even though it...
how to be productive: healthy edition 28.02.2023 41:11
from being brought up with a lot of external pressure, to struggling with my mental health, to now working it all out and becoming my own version of 'her'! How am I actively put things into place to make my life a happier and more productive place? Find out once you've listened to this episode ;) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I answered your dilemmas.. 21.02.2023 29:39
from relationship issues, to feeling worse after ed recovery, to cutting off toxic friends - we talk A LOT !!! my main advice to you, is to listen to yourself and take you power back bestie <3 keep slaying, I hope u enjoy💕 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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