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Send us Fan Mail Why do we feel like we always have to be more? In this episode, I unpack the hidden pressure to be impressive, especially for high-achieving people, and how it disconnects us from ourselves. We explore the shift from proving to aligning, and why “enough” can feel so uncomfortable. I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and the pod in general. Here's how you can r...

Send us Fan Mail We are back with the final instalment of Priyanka's Wellness Strategies! Softness is strength.  Priyanka explores the small rituals that nurture joy, rest, and presence, from baths and plants to music, romance novels, and one-on-one connection.  Learn how to embrace gentleness without losing ambition or drive. Connect with Priyanka: Instagram: @positively.priyanka Email: info...

Send us Fan Mail We are back, with part 2/3 of Priyanka's Wellness Strategies! Your thoughts shape your nervous system, but they can be rewired.  Priyanka dives into high-functioning anxiety, subconscious beliefs, and identity-based shifts, sharing practical tips to reprogram the mind so rest, self-worth, and clarity feel natural, not earned. Connect with Priyanka: Instagram: @positively.priy...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the pod! We are back, after quite a long break. Discover how movement, walking, dance, and mindful routines help calm your nervous system and support mental wellness. Priyanka shares her personal strategies, from workouts to pacing around her apartment, for staying grounded, even during high-pressure weeks. This is Part 1 of a 3 part series, stay tuned! Connect wit...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Positively, Priyanka , we’re diving into one of the most powerful mindset shifts in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): learning how to reframe your thoughts. So many of us move through life on autopilot, repeating stories that keep us stuck, small, or disconnected from our truth. In this episode, we’ll explore how to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, challenge d...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Positively, Priyanka ! After a little break since April, I’m returning with a brand-new Fall Wellness Series — 8 episodes designed to help you think, feel, and glow differently this season. In Week 1, we’re starting with the mind: clearing the mental clutter. Together, we’ll explore what unhelpful thought patterns sound like, why they keep us stuck, and how simple...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the pod! In a world that tells us to hustle, produce, and prove our worth through doing—what happens when we pause? In today's episode, I’m sharing personal reflections and soothing mini rituals that invite rest, reset, and remembrance. Together, we explore what it means to live a gentler life—one where rest isn’t earned, but embraced. You’ll hear: Why slowing...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back! This week we talk about how you can put some simple practices into place in order to give yourself the breakthrough you need to start living the life you want. Who would say no to that right? We address: 1. How to change the rules of success 2. The importance of suspending disbelief  3. Tapping into our inherent subconscious mind  4. Dealing with Failure. Jump in! If...

Send us Fan Mail This week we address an important topic that often comes up in my sessions: How do I stop reacting poorly in situations that trouble or upset me? Many of us face challenges in the relationships we have in our lives, but the sooner we are able to move out of reacting (involuntary, emotional, and often unaligned with our values and goals) and into responding (grounded, thoughtful, a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 2 of positively, priyanka! So happy to have you back with us for a brand new year of exciting content. Today we discuss my top 5 attributes towards being the most confident version of yourself!  1. Self-Awareness 2. Decisiveness 3. Resilience 4. Clear Communication 5. Growth Mindset We discuss all of this and more! Jump in.  If you would like to connect with...

Send us Fan Mail Hello! Friends, we have arrived at the last episode of Season 1! (Don't worry, I'll be back in 2025 with Season 2.)  Today we talk about cultivating a compassionate mindset during the holidays, and Mental Health Tips that each of us can practice during the busiest time of the year. I also share my own end of year reflection process called "Assuming The Best Case Sce...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this week's episode! Today we take a deep dive into 5 of the most commonly experienced emotions: Anxiety, Anger, Sadness, Guilt and Loneliness, and work to understand a bit better. I discussed what the experience feels like, and what the underlying meaning could be.  I also offer 2 DBT strategies to practice, in order to better regulate your body when experien...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this week's episode. Today we look at how/why venting our frustrations alleviates tension and stress. We almost always feel better after sharing a challenge or injustice. However, venting, when it's repetitive, can also be very self-limiting. We address how recognize and overcome these patterns today. Jump in! 

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back! In today's episode we talk about de-glorifying the "must have need" for a busy schedule, and learn how to show up and be more present in the day-to-day. We are lucky to have a Writer-Inner who posed the question: "How do we rest and centre ourselves while being buried in tons and tons of work, that you can't get away from?"  Hop in! If y...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this week's episode. Today we talk about our human need for Validation. We discuss where this need comes from, why it's an important part of the human experience, and most importantly, how we can get better at validating ourselves.  I also shared the DBT 6 Levels of Validation today, which can be applied to ourselves and to others. Jump in! If you would l...

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone! In this week's episode, I once again bring you to Therapy with me by discussing 5 popular Concepts that I discuss with a lot of my clients. These are universal concepts that can be applied to almost every scenario you are facing. Jump In! If you would like to connect with me, click here: https://linktr.ee/positively.priyanka?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this week's episode. Today we talk about Procrastination, it's origins, the connection it may/ may not have to depression, and some strategies to over come it.  Here is the link to the "Types of Procrastination" Test: https://quiz.theliven.com/en Check it out! If you would like to connect with me, click here: https://linktr.ee/positively.priyank...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we take a deep-dive into possibly one of the most infuriating behaviour patterns: Passive-Aggression. I talk about how any why this behaviour develops, what motivates it to stick around, some of the most common signs that you're dealing with passive-aggression, and strategies on how to work with it.  Hop in! If you would like to connect with me, c...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back! This week we dive into the mystifying topic of self-care, and what it truly means. I break it down into 3 main pillars: 1. Physical Health 2. Psychological Health 3. Spiritual Health and then proceed to unpack what each of these mean. I also discuss Psychological First Aid, and how it can be a practical tool for self-reflection. Lastly I offer a great take-away for h...

Send us Fan Mail This week we look at our habits, and how they form. For those of us who struggle with some bad ones, we explore how to break away from them for good. We talk about trigger identification, mindfulness, slow progress and when to seek help. Hop in!  If you would like to connect with me, click here: https://linktr.ee/positively.priyanka?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone, today we are celebrating our 20th episode of the pod, and my Birthday! Super exciting! We discuss resilience, what it means, how to cultivate more of it, and how we can strengthen it in our lives. We often don't stop and think about our sense of resilience, until we are faced with adversity and need to rely on it. It's a worthy conversation to check in on fr...

Send us Fan Mail We are lucky to have a Writer-Inner this week, reflecting on going back to school, and whether or not their Mental Health is up to the task. They ask; Should I take a Semester Off, or Force Myself to Push Through?"  I share my thoughts on the stress of Post-Secondary School, and strategies to better manage it. Hop in! If you would like to connect with me, click here: https://...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this week's episode. Today we are discussing a topic that is at the forefront of everyone's mind globally: Gender-Based Violence, and the disproportionate impact it has on Girls and Women. It's a heavy episode, but a worthy listen if you are interested in being apart of the change. Hop in. 

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back! This week we discuss the concept of repeated thought patterns, and how they may be manifesting into our lives in unwanted ways. That's the Old Story. We discuss how to identify it, break it down, and reconstruct it into a new story that better serves us.  Hop in!  If you would like to connect with me, click here: https://linktr.ee/positively.priyanka?utm_source=...

Send us Fan Mail Sorry for being late with this week's Episode! It's worth the wait I promise! This week we chat more about stepping out of the comfort zone, and part of that is getting more comfortable with Making Mistakes. I share 5 strategies on how we can adjust our thinking, and reframe the whole idea of Mistakes.  Hop in! If you would like to connect with me, click here: https://li...