Mind Melt

In this episode of The Mind Melt Podcast I give you different methods and strategies to reduce your social media addiction, and become more present in your busy lives. I teach you about the three parts of a habit the cue, the trigger, and the reward, and how it plays a role in your social media use. I also share techniques such as setting screen limits, and even rating your emotions before and after using Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Tik Tok or other social media platforms.  If you found this episode helpful please share it on social media or with a friend who needs help quitting social media. Don't forget to leave Mind Melt a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people just like you every week.  Why can't we get off our phones? The Power of a Social Media Addiction   https://open.spotify.com/episode/072zUidE2sDePqwFMFULSY?si=Qli32C1UQSaJEXoH7KC2bA Negative Impacts of Social Media  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gkeOrcurDqiA5zhs8YGWJ?si=jf65FlLLSdqgOg9sMB7_fA

In this episode of The Mind Melt Podcast my guest Sara Barber-Just (my English teacher) shares how she creates a separation from her work and home life, and makes time for things like going out to dinner with friends. She offers a solution to procrastination in looking ahead at the free time you will have once completing the task you are resisting. In this episode we also talk about the importance of building healthy relationships, and that you are not responsible for the other person's happiness.  If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new please share it on social media and a friend. Also leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so we can reach more people just like you.  Building a Better Relationship With Yourself   https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dveikD9nV6CSZ5W0kH7dQ?si=H_6oO16cTHGQ64_GQtEDGQ The Best Way to Declutter and Organize Your Life with Ruby Cain  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TA0xpjzeTmYbdGwJS0rKt?si=3yTvtRy1RiiTK6998WIFsg

In this episode of The Mind Melt Podcast I go into depth about how using social media can have negative impacts on other parts of your life, especially self improvement. In order to grow in any aspect of your life you need focus, and scrolling through social media not only kills our attention span but also our capacity to focus in on one thing. This can make it difficult to create consistent habits and rituals, making it even harder to make changes in your life. Also when posting on social media you begin to crave attention and recognition in your everyday life which is never a good thing, because most likely its not gonna come as often as you want it to.  If you found this episode helpful in breaking your dependence on social media please leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and share it with a friend online so we can reach more people just like you.  Why Can't We Get Off Our Phones?    https://open.spotify.com/episode/072zUidE2sDePqwFMFULSY?si=lPNTmrwUSU-aMsWiPTvErw

One of the biggest problems we face today is the screen epidemic. It seems like people in our lives are constantly on screens whether they be tablets, phones, or laptops, there seems to be no escape. Have you ever asked yourself why you simply cannot stop checking your phone throughout the course of the day? Well the answer is not a simple one, but it starts with the tech giants engineering teams. You see every companies job is to make money, and for social media companies this comes through new users, and time spent on the app. In order to get you to stay on their platform longer software engineers are manipulating your brain chemistry to keep you coming back for Dopamine hit after Dopamine hit.  Social media addiction, like other addictions happens because of our brains reward center. Whenever you check your notifications, or get a like on one of your posts Dopamine the pleasure chemical is released and it tells your brain that every time you check your phone you get rewarded. Our brain sees this as a good thing, and gradually over time we get addicted to social media.  If you enjoyed this episode of The Mind Melt Podcast please leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people just like you. Also check out some of our other episodes on social media, and overcoming bad habits.  The Dangers of Social Media https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xIUcrDHAg0BCVBhl6tAfg?si=Lmxwll0oSLaid5pXU4vFiQ Develop The Discipline to Overcome Bad Habits https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kCz3Qfr2nCtWfUMH309bp?si=7myqR4DfSmKuyyDAqTvtLQ

In this episode of The Mind Melt Podcast I have a special guest on Natalie Apteker, the host of an up and coming podcasts called Nats Chats. Nat is someone who has done a lot of personal work in her young life, and continues to try to improve herself day in, and day out. We talk about how social media can be used for good, but mostly that it does a lot of harm to our own perceptions of ourselves, and limits the time we have to make real connections. Nat also opens up about how judgement from her friends has hurt their relationships, and made her see life from a new perspective. Also in this episode we talk about not hiding from the traumas of our past, but learning to overcome them step by step in bite sized pieces.  If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and share the link on social media so we can reach more people just like you. If you enjoyed this guest please support her by checking out Nat Chats available on Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.  Nats Chats  https://open.spotify.com/show/618QgXegMzCRfNJRvHJpvF?si=P-BSnpDnRbm_7wT9HKYLvg

In this episode of The Mind Melt Podcast my guests Cara Sophie Leah and Ruby answer some questions sent in by our listeners. Among the topics addressed were how to stay motivated, how to create discipline in your life, and even how to get Damsels. Throughout the episode my guests shared personal stories, and the lessons they learned about self improvement along the way. In order to build a better relationship with yourself Leah suggests journaling, while Cara says to "Be open to yourself when you are own, be your true self."  

The word "Trigger" has been in the media a lot lately. Especially when talking about "Trigger Warnings" on TV shows, YouTube and other forms of media. We thought it would be helpful to dive into why we as humans get triggered, so that we can understand why people react the way they do. A trigger is basically a reaction caused by a reminder of someone's past trauma. When you "trigger" someone this means that something you said or did reminded their brain of a traumatic event in their life, no matter how big or small the event was.  Please subcribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so we can reach more people each and every week.  Similar episodes like this one How to Overcome Stress and Anxiety, The Methods and Techniques to Do So  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BCCr9dWm7CCubrnOTbbjE?si=-FJsRusTRIKCh099_VNAug Freeing Yourself From Judgement  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Z5Ax7TBJB7lnvKvDvsbFt?si=oEppiWugQpenpjaOZTlYqA Change Your Words, Change Your Life The Power of Speech  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rH0acFvyXlVrmnO4C4zH0?si=EcVHcbh4SrSRfpjaaYF67Q

Often we feel guilty for the bad things we have done, and sometimes we hold onto this guilt for days, weeks, months, and even years sometimes. While the feeling of guilt often feels like a bottom less pit in your stomach it can actually be an indicator for a behavior change. We often feel guilty because of a negative behavior, and the feeling of guilt brings more attention and consciousness to this behavior making it easier to get away from. If you want to learn how guilt can be used as a force for positive change listen to this episode. If you enjoyed any part of this episode please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Share the link to this episode on social media so we can reach more people just like you.  Overcome Guilt and Learn How to Forgive Yourself   https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ToIb26CWU9dy0uIudJAY1?si=7VOYdlTdQ_Olrp9yOjnMSQ

In this episode I go in depth on how the guilt we feel is often because of other people's expectations of ourselves, not our own. I talk about the importance of developing your own beliefs values and expectations for yourself in order to not feel guilty for not meeting other people's expectations. I recently heard a quote that really resonated with me, it said "The cure to pain is pain itself". When we feel guilty sometimes the best thing to do is to reflect and dissect the guilt in order to make amends and forgive ourselves so that we can move forward in our life.  Thanks for listening to another episode of The Mind Melt Podcast please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe so we can reach more people just like you.  How to Overcome Stress and Anxiety, The Methods and Techniques to Do So   https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BCCr9dWm7CCubrnOTbbjE?si=nFk6NoMNQmG9xywxpOPbVQ Overcoming Judgement and Stereotypes by Finding Your True Identity  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RiftU1n9krHN1ntq58py0?si=SGjwvqpSR7quR_StnzbOAg

Ever wonder how people create massive success in their lives? The answer is these people found the right why, or reason to keep going when the obstacles arose and the times got tough. Finding a strong purpose or reason why you are striving in your life is essential to accomplishing anything because it will keep you consistent, and with enough will power will keep you from quitting.  For me spirituality is the most important force in my life. Embracing a higher power of some sort has allowed me to make a deeper connection with the people around me, and even the world. When we connect to our own spirituality we begin to drop the ego and care for other people's needs more. We start to break down our biases and realize that we really aren't that different, we all have problems and areas of our lives we struggle in.  Please share this episode by posting the link on social media. Also subscribe and leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people just like you.  The Power of Deep Relationships and How to Build Stronger Ones  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MQJHRzB8mr4aj6CcyCJS0?si=qpFRFrpCR1ujrAH_ZUhieQ Tapping Into Your Emotions and Finding Your Unique Gift Through Music  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5csTODCqKVqS5tIhNrovii?si=32ejbZY4TGehUaCC7UHa5Q

In this episode of The Mind Melt Podcast my guest Ruby Cain and I talk about Marie Kondo a Japanese organization consultant and author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Ruby brings us through the KonMari method of organization that focuses on only keeping items in your life that spark joy. Ruby shares her own experiences with this method and how it made a positive impact on her life. If you want to declutter your life whether it be your home, your relationships, or your health and fitness the KonMari Method is a great place to start.  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Checkout our series on creating better habits. Develop the Discipline to Overcome Bad Habits   https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kCz3Qfr2nCtWfUMH309bp?si=fMW5hOkLRgKgdR2Uj360Ew Read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up https://bit.ly/3IpDA5b Listen to Oprah Winfrey The Super Soul Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0nMF1JL5tNJW7B0teIFWxV

In this episode I open up and talk about how I have struggled with self doubt, anxiety, and negative thought patterns in my life. I hope that my experiences can help you in your own life. Remember if you are suffering or struggling with your own mental health battle please reach out to a professional and get the help you need.  Get the help you need with Better Help. Better Help is an online platform where you can speak with trained professionals about your mental health.  https://www.betterhelp.com/ Podcast on dealing with stress and anxiety https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pcdABMe9WTpcT9dIwnkQh?si=5wTxCphJQ6KGxcQhUmApqg Podcast on the power of our words and thoughts https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rH0acFvyXlVrmnO4C4zH0?si=AEPh58NDT_at1I-YgT3Pig

Do you experience a lot of stress on a daily basis? Do you struggle with Chronic Anxiety? Do you just want to live a calmer more fulfilling life? Then this podcast is for you. If you want to learn some of the proven methods to reduce stress and anxiety on a daily basis and over the long term look no further. In this episode of The Mind Melt Podcast you will learn how to start to change your thought patterns in order to attract less stress in your life, and many other helpful techniques to handle stress such as breath work and mindfulness. The truth is if you are dealing with day to day or even chronic stress you are not alone.  In our modern day there are a million different distractions, and endless items on our to do lists. In the information age we are constantly being overwhelmed by the spread of information and sometimes it can be too much. If you want to take back control of your emotions and your life than you need to start practicing some of these stress relief tactics. Remember that your mental health is one of the most important things in your life, and you should protect it at all costs.  What Causes Stress and Anxiety?   https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pcdABMe9WTpcT9dIwnkQh?si=jzj461seQCCIJhi9qUeiAg Thanks so much for listening to another episode of The Mind Melt Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people just like you.  Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1LF9XvSQI1GXCinlBjo92C Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-melt/id1570502161

In this episode of The Mind Melt Podcast I talk about how our world has created a generation of chronically stressed people. It seems like we are always feeling some feelings of stress or anxiety, and that the problems in the world, and in our lives keep piling up. One of the major causes of a lot of stress and anxiety is burnout at our jobs. Since the Pandemic it has been a challenge for all of us to find a work life balance, and to create the best schedules for our mental health. Many of us feel drained, or ready to give up or give into our bad habits caused by stress. Maybe you tend to over eat or binge watch your favorite show when you get stressed, but the truth is these unhealthy coping mechanisms just lead to more stress down the line.  Instead if we can focus on doing things in our free time that give us energy and make us feel fulfilled we will be better off. Whether this be spending time with your kids, playing an instrument, working on a business or a passion, or doing self work. In the next episode we will talk about how to deal with stress and eliminate some of the triggers in our lives that are causing the most stress.  If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people just like you! 

In this episode I talk about how toxic and negative relationships impact our life. When we have toxic people in our life they often don't want to support our goals, aspirations, and dreams. They want to keep us right where we are because it feels safer to them. With people who don't support us or our way of life it can be difficult to create and serve others at a high level. When we constantly feel drained of our energy, or have to pretend to be someone we are not it can be difficult to change much of anything.  There is a famous quote that says "Show me your three closest friends and I'll show you your future". I think this quote is so true beause we as humans are easily influenced by the people we surround ourselves with. When we surround ourselves with motivated and driven people working towards goals, we will become a better person in the process. This is why for our own personal growth and development we must let go of our toxic relationships, heal from the trauma they caused us, and focus on nurturing and developing healthy relationships that move us forward in life.  If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so we can help people just like you make lasting changes in their lives. Learn how to build healthy relationships  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MQJHRzB8mr4aj6CcyCJS0?si=QfHJXRITTyONxt1f0pbZjQ

One of the biggest parts of our lives is our relationships and the people we surround ourselves with. If you want to live the best possible life you can, why would you not want to build the best relationships you can. Many people complain about how they don't like their relationships and how they want to improve them. What they don't realize is in order to build the best possible relationships they can this must be a top priority in their life. The truth is it takes a lot of time and effort to strengthen a relationship and it isn't always a linear path. Like everything else in life there are ups and downs, but if you keep on showing up consistently for the people in your life these relationships are bound to get better.  In order to build better relationships it comes down to a couple of simple but difficult things. The first is you have to realize the negative patterns of your relationship. What do I do and what do they do that is painful or hurting us. Once you can determine your patterns through consistent effort you can overcome them. Next you want to focus on being a good listener and truly hearing the other person. We often do selective listening where we listen in order to form our next point in our own head. Another key to developing better relationships is the ability to open up about your feelings and get vulnerable. If you can do this your relationship will become more open and honest, exactly what you want. 

In this episode my guest Meena Cuniffe and I talk about how she is often cast as the racially ambiguous mother figure in her high school plays, and how she deals with being put in a stereotype. She talks about how it isn't a good feeling to be put into a stereotypical role, and sometimes it can feel uncomfortable for those involved. She hopes to open more dialogues in her theatre department about diversity, race, and finding ways to tell more worldly stories through musical theatre.  Meena is an Indian woman and she shares with us how it can often be hard to find her identity when many people around her perceive her as many different backgrounds such as Latinx. While she may not have one strong identity she stresses the importance of learning about other places so we don't fall back on our stereotypes because of lack of knowledge.  While she is often judged into fitting a certain role Meena does mention that she doesn't always mind being Type Casted. She sees the roles that she plays as a place she can succeed in and tap into her strengths. While she may not always feel the best about it no matter what role she's in she always plays it to the best of her ability with a strong sense of self, and a heart of gold.  If you enjoyed this episode and want to jump into a similar episode on giving people with special abilities a voice through theatre click the link below Empowering People With Disabilities Through Theatre and Overcoming Trauma  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3T8sRpp8ktj20dDs5AobqM?si=IkP4rvy0TJu7TTbxWEGpEQ  

As 2022 is off to a fast start we all are planning and finding ways to reach our own goals this year. The number one key to reaching our goals this year will be determined by the day to day behavior and routines we develop. This is why it is so important to create good habits because they allow you to take control of your life, and become the best version of yourself.  The truth is small but consistent habits are like tiny little investments into yourself, and slowly just like the stock market you will grow, and get a return on your investment. This is the final episode of our series on habits and if you want to learn more about why we develop habits, and how to overcome bad habits click the links to listen to these episodes. The Mindset Behind Our Habits https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-melt/id1570502161?i=1000546783095 How to Overcome Bad Habits  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kCz3Qfr2nCtWfUMH309bp?si=x2_LUOpOS7mYT57WKJhpFg Thanks for listening to another episode of The Mind Melt Podcast, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and subscribe so more people just like you can get the help they need in their lives. 

We all have them no matter how big or small, bad habits become a part of our life at some point or another and it is our job to overcome them. The truth is overcoming our negative behaviors is a difficult process that takes mental training. First you must find our what your trigger is, what makes you do one of your bad habits. Is it shame, insecurity, fear or some other negative feeling? Is it a certain pattern you fall into? Whatever it is, find out what makes you want to do the habit and interrupt it. Once you start to overcome it you want to replace your old pattern with a new good habit. This will help fill the void in your life. Overall it takes consistency and a mindset shift in order to begin to start overcoming our bad habits. Checkout our last episode on The Mindset Behind our Habits https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-melt/id1570502161?i=1000546783095

Welcome back to the Mind Melt Podcast. Today is our first episode of 2022 and we thought it was appropriate to start our series on developing good habits. We wanted to start out this series by talking about the psychology and mindset that creates our habits in the first place. Our habits are formed by repeating patterns called habit loops which always end in some sort of reward. A habit loop consists of 3 things a cue/trigger, the routine (actual habit), and the reward that follows. What keeps us going back to that Netflix show, those bad foods, smoking, drinking alcohol and many other bad habits is the reward. The reward is what our brain remembers so even if the behavior is not in our best interest our brain believes it is good for us.  On the next episodes we will cover how to break yourself out of the habit loop and break some of your bad habits early on in this new year. We will also teach you the importance of good habits and the benefits they provide for your life. If you enjoy this podcast please subscribe and leave a rating or review anywhere you get your podcasts.