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Mind In View

114 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

This mental health-focused pod is a conversation between two friends, one of whom happens to be a psychologist running a world-renowned anxiety clinic; the other is a former clinic patient and current mental health advocate. It's kind of like therapy, but without the confidentiality.

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Episode 113: Is the 'Mental Load' Real?

January 01, 2024 22:23 - 59 minutes - 53 MB

The concept of the 'mental load' has become popular on social media recently but what actually is it? In this episode, we explore the concept of the mental load and talk about different ways it manifests in our lives. 

Episode 112: Protecting our Mental Health

October 22, 2023 20:11 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

It seems like there is so much information about protecting our mental health, but is this just theoretical? Do you struggle to protect your mental health in a world where the demands seem to be in conflict with this goal? In this episode we discuss how to take care of our mental health needs when the odds feel stacked against us. 

Episode 111: Taking the High Road

October 01, 2023 19:01 - 52 minutes - 46.2 MB

Have you ever struggled to know if you were 'taking the high road' or just avoiding a difficult interaction? Have you ever betrayed yourself by doing what other people want, but telling yourself you're doing the 'right' thing? In this episode we discuss what it's like to take the high road and if it's always the best/healthiest approach.

Episode 110: It's Gonna Be a No From Me

September 03, 2023 18:50 - 47 minutes - 41.2 MB

Do you struggle to say no to people or things? It seems like it's important to be able to say no in order to succeed but some of us struggle so much saying the dam word! In this episode we explore why it's so difficult for us and what we're afraid of! We also discuss ways to push ourselves to say it more without shame, guilt or fear. 

Episode 109: Giving It All Away

August 20, 2023 19:35 - 50 minutes - 45.3 MB

Do you ever find that it's easier to give to others than to yourself? Why is it so easy for us to say yes to others but not to ourselves? In this episode we unpack how and why we do this and ways to do more both/and rather than either/or!

Episode 108: Reflecting

August 12, 2023 20:24 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Our thoughts about what we've been thinking. In this episode, Kate and Thea take some time to reflect on their past few weeks, exploring the highs and lows. It always comes back to our mental health!

Episode 107: Re-wiring

July 08, 2023 20:22 - 52 minutes - 47 MB

Do you ever feel stuck in certain patterns or ruts? Do you ever wish you could change, like deeply change the way you think? In this episode we explore our stuck places and talk about ways to re-wire our neural networks and change our behavior and thought patterns!

Episode 106: My Lover, My Killer - Breakdown

June 19, 2023 19:26 - 55 minutes - 48.2 MB

Have you ever been in a toxic relationship where you felt like you couldnt escape? Kate has some personal experiences that she shares in this episode and we also explore how this happens. You may feel mad at yourself or confused but we know these situations can happen to the best of us. We talk about signs and symptoms and ways to get out and stay safe!

Episode 105: Ambivalently Yours

June 04, 2023 20:32 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MB

Ambivalence in relationships can be triggering as we can tend to layer our own interpretations and filters over the confusion. In this episode we discuss how we feel about ambivalence in various relationships and how we have both been the victims and agents of said ambivalence. Many of us are great observers but terrible interpreters and we unpack how this shows up when we feel that ambivalence from others. 

Episode 104: Is "choosing happy" a myth?

May 28, 2023 19:51 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Is the concept of "choosing happy" toxically positive or is it achievable? We have so many complicated feelings around happiness and our agency in our happiness! Obviously we get INTO IT here on MIV. Come hang out with us as we explore and discuss our feelings around this topic. 

Episode 103: The F word

May 28, 2023 19:50 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MB

Do you ever feel like a big failure but you also realize that you wouldn't think of anyone else that way? In this episode we unpack the feeling and experience of failure and explore why we judge ourselves so harshly. We also discuss ways that failure can be a teacher and why we need to see it as a path instead of a barrier sometimes. 

Episode 102: Thea is a Sea Creature

April 30, 2023 20:52 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

We decided to go off protocol and have a little fun for once! In this episode, we try to stump each other with fun facts we think the other person might not know. Since neither of us have a filter, we expected this to be hard. Plot Twist: we might be more secretive than we realized! Tune in to hear about Kate, who has asked "whats a superbowl" is actually Philadelphia Sports Royalty! And perhaps less surprising, how Thea's legendary dorky-ness has deep roots. Have some fun with us!

Episode 101: Let's Get Positive

April 22, 2023 21:58 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Why is it so much easier to focus on the negative aspects of ourselves? Why is being positive toward ourselves SO HARD? In this episode we explore why this might be the case and what we can do about it. We also discuss ways we've fallen into the traps of negative self-talk in our lives, and how we've worked our way out of those traps!

Episode 100: Is Fun Self-Care?

April 09, 2023 17:32 - 51 minutes - 48.2 MB

OMG its our 100th episode!!!! We are so excited and proud we've made it this far! In this episode we talk about self-care and ask if we are allowed to have fun with it. Habits always seem like work but here we are talking about the possibility of enjoying things we do for self-care. Join us as we explore the possiblities!

Episode 99: Big Feelings, Wrong Time

April 01, 2023 15:53 - 47 minutes - 42.8 MB

Have you ever cried at work? Or had a panic attack during a social outing? Well, it can feel very overwhelming and embarassing! In this episode we unpack some of these moments, and talk about what we did and how it felt. The interesting thing is that we aren't worried about being "too excited" in a work setting or "too happy" at a social event, so again we are talking about expressions society deems 'inappropriate' like sadness and anxiety. Time to break stigma around these taboo emotions an...

Episode 98: Behavioral Activation

April 01, 2023 15:52 - 46 minutes - 40.8 MB

In this episode we get down and dirty about depression and what it looks like and feels like and we talk about the CBT technique of Behavioral Activation. Kate sheds some light on this personally as she is engaging with this on her own mental health journey.

Episode 97: All Things OCD with Amy Keller Laird

March 21, 2023 23:44 - 54 minutes - 48.7 MB

We haven't a guest for awhile so it was super fun to sit down and chat all things OCD with Amy Keller Laird, the founder of the new mental health website Club Mental. We talk normalizing mental health and talking about how it impacts us ALL! It's a fun one!

Episode 96: The Many Faces of OCD

February 04, 2023 20:51 - 52 minutes - 47.1 MB

OCD is NOT JUST ABOUT WASHING HANDS! We know many of you know this, but always a good reminder. In this episode we explore the different ways that OCD can show up and how to deal!

Episode 95: Success Phobia

January 28, 2023 20:25 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MB

Do you ever notice that you sabotage yourself when you really want something? Do you sometimes worry about what it would mean to care, to really give yourself fully to something? Well, we feel this way, AND we both feel it about this podcast! Join us for this meta episode where we talk about what it means to care about something, while at the same time fearing it's success.

Episode 94: Resolutions, Goals, Habits, Oh My!

January 08, 2023 21:52 - 54 minutes - 47.8 MB

Are you meh about resolutions? We are too, but we also see the benefit to setting intentions and having healthy habits. In this episode, we explore our relationship to these constructs, and decide whether to take or leave them. We DO think a healthy habit for you would be to listen to our podcast regularly and share it with people you like ;)

Episode 93: Tradition or Trap?

January 08, 2023 21:50 - 55 minutes - 47.9 MB

Do you ever feel trapped by the way you've always done things? But maybe you are scared to do it a different way because you've just "always done it that way". Well we have, and we have thoughts... and feelings about it. Come hang with us as we discuss how to shake things up even when it feels scary!

Episode 92: Caring for you, Caring for me

January 02, 2023 22:11 - 59 minutes - 52.6 MB

How do we care for our friends when they are struggling, while also getting what we need emotionally? Sometimes it means giving more and getting less and sometimes it means giving less and getting more somewhere else. It can be hard to love our friends through tough times when we might have our own needs at the same time. Navigating this web is what we discuss on the pod this week and as usual, we take some twists and turns. 

Episode 91: Dread

December 04, 2022 23:32 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

Do you ever wake up with crippling existential dread? If this means nothing to you, we might recommend one of our happier episodes lol. But if you can relate, please join us in the gutter as we discuss this feeling and what we try to do about it. We like to get real with all of the aspects of life here on 'Mind in View', so here is our attempt at exploring what its like when we feel hopeless.

Episode 90: Mental Health and The Ones We Love

November 12, 2022 21:46 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the mental health of your loved ones or by your own mental health AROUND your loved ones? Do you struggle to know how to lovingly manage your feelings around family? It's definitely complex and dynamics are a wild thing. Maybe you're reflecting on the holiday season and feeling less than happy about your interactions with family members. Maybe you reverted to your 10 year-old self around your family and have no idea why. Well, in this episode we unpack these l...

Episode 89: Projecting Shame

October 23, 2022 19:08 - 54 minutes - 48.4 MB

Have you ever been on the receiving end of someone's wrath and you realize it's about them and not about you? Have you ever projected your own issues onto someone else? In this episode we discuss how this feels and why we do this. Time to own our shit and make people own theirs! 

Episode 88: The Agony of Waiting

October 09, 2022 19:27 - 48 minutes - 43.1 MB

Already, not yet. Waiting is so hard. Especially when we are waiting for news, good or bad. Our mind loves to create wild stories and we have to somehow exist in the now when we JUST NEED TO KNOW. In this episode, its personal for us. Our dear Kate had a recent health scare, and she goes into detail about this month of waiting. We explore our emotions around this and discuss ways to stay present when all we want to do is fast forward time.

Episode 87: Rejection

September 24, 2022 23:06 - 52 minutes - 44.9 MB

I mean, the title pretty much speaks for itself. When you hear the word 'rejection', I'm sure you are inundated with a few very powerful core memories. Well, we are here to unpack our own pivotal rejection memories, and discuss how we look at them, feel them, and deal with them. 

Episode 86: Managing Emotional Distance

September 10, 2022 18:35 - 45 minutes - 41 MB

Have you ever been in a situation where someone takes space from you and you feel incredibly distressed? Well, surprising no one, we have. In this episode we unpack our attachment to others and the feelings that arise when we feel disconnected due to a disagreement. It's amazing the stories our minds will spin when given the opportunity to incriminate ourselves! 

Episode 85: I Love You, But Please Go Away

September 10, 2022 18:33 - 55 minutes - 50 MB

Do you ever want some space from the people you love? Do you feel conflicted or guilty about this? Well we do! In this episode we unpack why we feel this way and why its, dare we say, healthy?! Join us as we talk about the ins and outs of these feelings in the only way we know how...painfully honestly. 

Episode 84: Talking Smack... With Love

September 10, 2022 18:31 - 49 minutes - 44.6 MB

Do you ever just need to vent to another person about someone you love? Do you feel guilty afterwards? Do you sometimes feel better? In this episode we explore why we think its ok to bitch about the people you love sometimes and why we think it might actually be good for you and the relationship!  

Episode 83: Patience vs Avoidance

August 21, 2022 17:58 - 40 minutes - 34.7 MB

Patience is hard for many of us, but weirdly, many of us also procrastinate, which is actually more like delaying/avoidance. In this episode, we explore the differences and ways to notice when you might be doing one or the other. Then, we unpack where we could use more patience, and where we could use more DOING! 

Episode 82: Earning Love

August 13, 2022 16:44 - 51 minutes - 45.6 MB

Do you ever feel like you have to 'do' in order to be loved? I think many of us can relate to the concept of 'earning' love even though we would tell others that they have our unconditional support and adoration. Funny how many 'rules for me not for thee' we find in ourselves. In this episode we explore why we might feel that way and unpack how we can live lives of worthiness... without the work. 

Episode 81: Left Desiring

August 06, 2022 19:48 - 53 minutes - 47.6 MB

Even though the title of this episode sounds kinda sexy, it's actually more of a deep dive into our core longings. In this episode we unpack what we want and what motivates us and how we honor these desires. We also explore the barriers to living a life that aligns with the things we truly want and how to move past those limitations. It's always about living authentically on the Mind in View pod, so join us as we honestly investigate.

Episode 80: Does It Make You Uncomfortable?

July 15, 2022 21:51 - 51 minutes - 45.5 MB

Do you ever look back at the moments of discomfort in your life and realize they taught you something about yourself? Or do you sometimes feel like it just made you more annoyed at life? In this episode, we unpack our relationship to discomfort and the things that we have learned along the way and the things we would be ok with leaving behind! 

Episode 79: Stress Management

July 07, 2022 23:33 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

How do you manage stress and create space for self-care? Do you ever wonder if you're doing it right? Well, we do, and we are here to share our strategies and thoughts on the matter! Join us as we talk about what works and what has worked for us to manage this modern world in stressful times. 

Episode 77: Don't Believe Everything You Think (About Yourself)

June 24, 2022 00:54 - 53 minutes - 47.6 MB

Do you ever avoid trying something new because you've told yourself it's "just not your thing," or don't explore beyond old boundaries because you've decided you don't deserve more? In this episode, Kate and Thea discuss the moments in their lives they have held themselves back out of self-beliefs about being unworthy or incapable, and what happened when they decided to push against those ideas (hint: it was good). 

Episode 78: Happy for you/Sad for me

June 20, 2022 17:13 - 55 minutes - 49.7 MB

Have you ever been saddened by the good news in someone else's life? Have you immediately self-flaggelated because you felt guilty for feeling this way? Well we are here to tell you that its totally normal. In this episode we unpack why we sometimes feel this way and how we make space for these complicated emotions. Like Kacey Musgraves sings, sometimes were just 'happy and sad at the same time'. 

Episode 76: "Processing" Our Emotions

June 05, 2022 23:00 - 49 minutes - 44.5 MB

Are you ever mad, frustrated, sad, discouraged, and hopeless all at once? Well sometimes the state of the world makes us feel like that and we thought it might be a good idea to vent about it...together.  In this episode, Thea and Kate let it all hang out about how we feel about the way things are and it's kind of messy and winding and fiery etc. So please come hang out with us as we process are not-so-neat emotions.

Episode 75: Protecting our Energy

May 27, 2022 12:56 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MB

Do you ever feel drained by situations or people? Do you ever struggle to say no to things because you feel guilty? In this episode we talk about how to healthily protect our energy, while also pushing ourselves to do the things that our ultimately in our best interest. Join us as we explore the life-sucking and life-giving aspects of our worlds!

Episode 74: Self-Awareness

May 15, 2022 21:42 - 54 minutes - 48.4 MB

What exactly is self-awareness? Is it actually being aware of yourself or is it more about your awareness of yourself in context to others? In this week's episode Thea and Kate explore what it means to be self-aware and what growing in this area looks like. Let's evolve together!

Episode 73: Angry AF

April 30, 2022 18:27 - 48 minutes - 43.8 MB

Anger is such a complicated emotion. Some say it's a sign of something deeper, others say it has a place all it's own. Some of us really try to avoid anger or feeling/expressing anger while others love to confront a situation/person head on. In this episode we unpack anger and what it means to us. And we recorded early in the morning, so we're both angry! 

Episode 72: Understanding

April 29, 2022 01:32 - 58 minutes - 52.1 MB

Do you ever feel misunderstood? Have you ever jumped to a conclusion and later realized you were just projecting your own fears onto a situation? In this episode we discuss all the layers of understanding and misunderstanding after being on both sides. Come hang out with us as we explore the lenses through which we see the world, and are seen.

Episode 71: Powerlessness

April 22, 2022 21:27 - 50 minutes - 44.9 MB

Sometimes it feels hard to live in a world where bad things happen. It's hard to face our seeming lack of control at times. So should we ever prepare for bad things to happen or should we just throw caution to the wind? In this episode we discuss facing our powerlessness head-on and talk about learning to tolerate uncertainty, again and again.

Episode 70: Being Flexible

April 13, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 44.4 MB

Can you identify with being rigid or stubborn? Does it ever feel like the way you want things to be is the way it should be for everyone? In this episode, we break down where OCD ends, and rigidity begins. We talk about what cognitive flexibility looks like and when anxiety gets in the way. Sometimes it's hard to know the difference between OCD/Anxiety vs preferences vs rigidity vs meticulousness. Let's figure this out together... flexibly.

Episode 69: Growing Pains

April 09, 2022 13:49 - 57 minutes - 51.3 MB

Do you remember the teenage version of yourself? Isn't it wild to reflect on how you saw the world at that time, and yourself in it?! Some things have stayed the same, but so much has changed. In this episode, we explore what we recall about those INTENSE times, and discuss what we would want to tell our younger selves. Tune in if you want to reminisce and reflect on that stage of life with us. 

Episode 67: Personality Styles Part Deux

March 25, 2022 02:32 - 39 minutes - 34.9 MB

Thea and Kate continue to explore the ways they live and behave through the lens of the Myers-Briggs. We dive deeper into the strengths and weaknesses associated with these styles and discuss how we hope to grow and evolve while also radically accepting some hard-wired aspects of ourselves!  

Episode 68: Pet Peeves

March 19, 2022 20:57 - 43 minutes - 38.8 MB

Do you have things that irk you to your core? Or do you know you do things that make your loved ones cringe? Well we decided to have a cheeky episode talking about these pet peeves because we also love to be silly and have fun! Join us as we laugh about the absurdities of life together.

Episode 66: Myers-Briggs Breakdown

March 04, 2022 20:05 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Are you more of an ENFP like Thea or an ENFJ like Kate? If this means something to you, you might be chuckling at us, or if it sounds like random letters, you might enjoy listening to us break it all down! In this episode, we loosely touch down on our personality styles utilizing the Myers-Briggs constructs. As always, it's more of a vehicle for us to explore and reflect on who and what we are at the core. One thing is for sure, us two hambones are definitely extroverts!

Episode 65: Mind/Body Connection

February 27, 2022 23:11 - 57 minutes - 50.9 MB

Do you ever wonder where your brain ends and your body begins? Well we do too! The truth is, that somewhere along the way, we were told these are two separate parts of our being. We tend think they are part and parcel of the same whole. In this episode, Kate and Thea talk about their personal experiences with the physiological aspects of their mental health and discuss ways to better understand this connection and manage it.

Episode 64: Supporting Our Loved Ones

February 20, 2022 22:29 - 59 minutes - 52.6 MB

Do you ever wish you could help your friends or family when you see them struggling but don't exactly know how? In this episode, Thea and Kate discuss the 'do's and don'ts' of supporting loved ones with anxiety and other mental health challenges. Spoiler: sometimes just showing up for others and ourselves is the best place to start.