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Send us Fan Mail This week we talk about stepping out of our comfort zone, and why it's important! I share some deets about myself, and a new experience that I got to be apart of recently that inspired me to have this chat with ya'll!  If you want to check out the music video I mentioned, here’s the info: Beloved, by Skinny Local. As always I share my thoughts on how each of us can go ab...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Hey! I'm back after a short break, and so excited to chat with you all! This week we discuss Inside Out 2 (Yes, the movie) and some of my takeaways. These kids movies can hit hard for adults too. Secondly I share my petition with you all about the importance of "just google it." You'll just have to listen if you want to know more. Lastly, I shared a persona...

Send us Fan Mail This week I'm taking you all on a deep dive with me on my process as a Clinical Counsellor. I chat about my therapeutic modalities, and why I choose to draw from them, how I structure my first sessions, and most importantly my approach to Therapy.  If you have been on the fence about Therapy, or have simply been curious about what to expect, this is a great place to start! I...

Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss 50 cent, and... Nervous System Regulation. Intrigued? I bet! Join me as I explain what nervous system regulation is, and how to do it. Moving our body out of the Sympathetic Nervous System, and Into the Parasympathetic Nervous System is an important skill. I talk about some of my tried and tested strategies, particularly focusing on the ones I like and don&apo...

Send us Fan Mail We are lucky to have another writer-inner this week, and their story is definitely relatable! They share their experience as a BIPOC in their industry, and challenges around speak-up culture they have observed and faced recently.  I share my thoughts on the story and: 1. The benefits of connecting with a therapist who has a good cultural understanding 2. Why people hesitate to spe...

Send us Fan Mail Today is the tenth episode of this pod, and what better way to celebrate than reflecting on my 10 tips to increase your social skills and overall intelligence.  I share my thoughts on conversational skills, attentive listening, eye-contact, confidence levels, empathy, and much more. If you feel you struggle with a degree of social anxiety, or simply want to learn how to be more en...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we talk about Thinking Traps, more commonly known as unhelpful thinking patterns or cognitive distortions. I list 10 of the most common ones that people engage in, as well as examples of each.  The ask today is for folks to identify which of these they many be falling prey to, and work to make a shift. It's very important to identify the thinking t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this week's episode. Today we are lucky to have a Writer-Inner express some of the challenges they are experiencing related to handling an angry Dad.  We listen to the story, and I shared my thoughts on family dynamics in a South Asian house hold,  values and how they can conflict, and strategies for better communication going forward.  I also touch on some of...

Send us Fan Mail Hey hey! Welcome back to this week's episode.  Last week I witnessed a once in a lifetime experience by seeing Aurora Borealis, The Northern Lights, on my own street right outside my home!  As I was watching, and defining this moment for myself, I realized that this is something each of us do day in and out. We bring meaning and value to all of our experiences. This is a powe...

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone! Another week, another episode.  Today we discuss all things Anxiety. Do you struggle with feelings of worry, doubt, fear, and insecurity? If so, there are a lot of good take aways for you in today's episode. I discuss what Anxiety is, how it can show up, the 4 most common diagnoses related to Anxiety, and 3 strategies that have personally worked for me to over...

Send us Fan Mail Hello friends! This week we are lucky to have our very first Writer share their story on this Pod! Our Writer shares that she engaged in a friendship with someone for 2 years, only to be quickly dropped when said friend got back together with their partner! Ouch. She questions "was I just a distraction for my friend while she was single?" I share my thoughts on this stor...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we reflect on the human tendency to focus on, (and sometimes unconsciously enjoy) the chaotic state over calm. Why do we do this? What can be done about it? All questions are answered in today's content, along with the FIRST strategy, utilized to help shift us out of a Problem mindset, and right into Peace.  I also give a shout out to my guy AP Dhi...

Send us Fan Mail We are all good at loving ourselves quietly, but what's getting in the way from doing it out loud? Find out about this and more in today's episode.  We cover the guilt and shame that comes up from worrying too much about opinions of others, as well as 6 strategies to strengthen your relationship with yourself, and of course tons of laughs along the way.  As I mention in...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I address a challenge that many of us face today - a lack of engagement with creative energy. In a society where consumption is easy and encouraged, it's hard to not get caught up. We'll talk about the difference between consumption energy and creative energy, and why we should even care about this difference to begin with. Then onto how to tap m...

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone! Welcome to positively, priyanka! I'm so glad you're here. I'm excited to be starting my own podcast. In this episode I'll share a bit about me and my background as a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I'll also get into my aspirations with this platform, and what I hope your take aways will be after each episode.  In the later half, I'll...