We dig into why mental health hacks feel so tempting, which ones actually help, and when they quietly make things worse. We share how to set goals, spot toxic positivity, work with trauma-aware pacing, and choose therapy that fits. • appeal of quick fixes, privacy and control • stigma fears and the urge to go it alone • readiness over resistance and avoidance loops • self-connection and compassionate self-talk • toxic positivity versus true validation • habits that help ADHD and daily stress...
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We dig into why mental health hacks feel so tempting, which ones actually help, and when they quietly make things worse. We share how to set goals, spot toxic positivity, work with trauma-aware pacing, and choose therapy that fits. • appeal of quick fixes, privacy and control • stigma fears and the urge to go it alone • readiness over resistance and avoidance loops • self-connection and compassionate self-talk • toxic positivity versus true validation • habits that help ADHD and daily stress...
What if childhood experiences hold the key to understanding our adult behaviors? Join us as we unravel the mysteries of personal development with Michaela Beaver, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and Laura Wood, a trauma therapist, in an enlightening episode of "Why Am I Like This?" Through their personal journeys, Michaela and Laura share how unexpected life events guided them into the mental health field, shifting aspirations from neonatal care to a passion for helping others overcome ment...
Why Am I Like This?!
We dig into why mental health hacks feel so tempting, which ones actually help, and when they quietly make things worse. We share how to set goals, spot toxic positivity, work with trauma-aware pacing, and choose therapy that fits. • appeal of quick fixes, privacy and control • stigma fears and the urge to go it alone • readiness over resistance and avoidance loops • self-connection and compassionate self-talk • toxic positivity versus true validation • habits that help ADHD and daily stress...
