This Feels Familiar with Minaa B.

In this episode, Minaa B. challenges the idea that self-love is enough to stop you from choosing the wrong person. She breaks down why relationship choices are driven by unconscious patterns, not just self-worth—exploring how your brain seeks familiarity over health, how early sibling and peer dynamics create blueprints for attraction, and how external pressure (the financial and social cost of being single) pushes people toward relationships that aren't right for them. Minaa offers practical strategies for recognizing when you're repeating old patterns and for making different choices. If you've ever wondered why you keep choosing emotionally unavailable people despite doing all the work on yourself, this episode is for you. Resources Work with me:  Book a 1:1 therapy consultation. Website: minaab.com Newsletter:  ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here Order my book: Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram LinkedIn⁠  Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa B. speaks directly to the friend who struggles with envy—the one whose chest tightens when someone shares good news, who can't quite bring themselves to celebrate a peer's success. She explores how sibling dynamics and peer relationships taught us that success is limited, and why your friend's win can feel like your failure. Minaa breaks down where envy comes from, why adult experiences reinforce scarcity thinking, and offers practical strategies for processing the feeling without letting shame ruin your friendships. If you've ever been the jealous friend and felt too ashamed to admit it, this episode is for you. Resources Work with me: Book a 1:1 therapy consultation. Website: minaab.com Newsletter:  ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here Order my book: Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram LinkedIn⁠  Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa B. tackles the polarizing discourse around family estrangement—is it a trend or survival? She breaks down what estrangement really is, why people choose it, and what's missing from the social media conversation: the grief, the ambivalence, the cost, and the complexity that a 60-second video can't capture. Drawing on concepts like little t traumas and "death by a thousand paper cuts," Minaa explains how estrangement is rarely about one incident but rather years of unmet needs and unrepaired harm. If the online discourse has left you confused about whether cutting off family is brave or giving up, this episode brings the nuance that's been missing. Work with me Book a 1:1 therapy consultation. Resources Website: minaab.com Newsletter:  ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here Order my book: Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram LinkedIn⁠  Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa B. explores what it means to have an emotionally immature sibling and why it feels different from dealing with an emotionally immature parent. She breaks down what emotional immaturity actually looks like—the defensiveness, the manipulation, the inability to take responsibility—and examines why some siblings develop emotional maturity while others stay stuck. Using The Siblinghood Theory framework, Minaa reveals how poor conflict navigation, power dynamics, and lack of emotional attunement create exhausting one-sided relationships. If you're the sibling who's always managing everyone else's emotions, this episode validates your experience and offers practical strategies for protecting your peace.

In this episode, Minaa B. unpacks the silent treatment—not as someone needing space, but as a power move rooted in manipulation. she explores why people use silence as a weapon, how it shows up across sibling relationships, friendships, romantic partnerships, and workplace dynamics, and the psychological toll it takes on the person being shut out.  Minaa offers practical strategies for recognizing the pattern, setting boundaries around silence, and protecting yourself from relationships where communication is weaponized. If you've ever been frozen out by someone you care about, this episode will help you see it for what it really is. Resources Work with me:  Book a 1:1 therapy consultation. Website: minaab.com Newsletter:  ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here Order my book: Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram LinkedIn⁠  Facebook⁠⁠⁠

Do you ever have that weird feeling that says, "I've been in this situation before?" The same conflict. The same feeling that no matter what you do, the pattern repeats. That familiar feeling isn't a coincidence–it's a pattern. And This Feels Familiar can help you change it. Your patterns aren't personal failures—they're relational. They were shaped by early experiences with siblings, peers, and family. And on this show, therapist, author, and creator of The Siblinghood Theory, Minaa B., explores how belonging, conflict, and relational patterns shape your life—and how to change them.

In this episode, Minaa B. explores why so many people feel trapped in the roles they were assigned growing up—the responsible one, the peacekeeper, the funny one, the invisible one. Drawing from The Siblinghood Theory's Role Rigidity dimension, she breaks down how sibling and peer dynamics create fixed identities that follow us into adulthood, showing up in friendships, romantic relationships, and workplace dynamics. Minaa explains the psychological and systemic reasons roles become so hard to change, and offers practical strategies for recognizing when you're performing a role versus being yourself. If you've ever felt like you can't break free from who your family expected you to be, this episode will show you that your role doesn't define you—and you can opt out. Resources Work with me:  Book a 1:1 therapy consultation. Resources Website: minaab.com Newsletter:  ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here Order my book: Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram LinkedIn⁠  Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa B. explores friendship trauma—often called little T traumas—and examines how microaggressions in friendships can cause people to drift apart. Resources Work with me:  Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Website: www.minaab.com Order my book: Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter:  ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram LinkedIn⁠  Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa B. explains why friendship in today’s society feels disposable and difficult to maintain compared to romantic relationships. She discusses social hierarchy and how friendship tends to land at the bottom of the hierarchy, and shares tips on what we can do to strengthen our friendships. Resources Work with me:  Book a 1:1 therapy consultation. Website: www.minaab.com Order my book: Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter:  ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram LinkedIn⁠  Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa B. shares her insights on how TV and media have distorted our perception of what healthy friendship and community look like. We’ve all been sold an inaccurate idea of what connection is supposed to be, and in this episode, Minaa B. breaks down those myths while providing useful tools on how to cultivate healthy, realistic friendships. Resources Work with me:  Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Website: www.minaab.com Order my book: Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter:  ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram LinkedIn⁠  Facebook⁠⁠⁠

Belonging is a universal need, but conflict can hinder building community. This episode explores the new direction of Mindful With Minaa and reveals the obstacles that prevent belonging, while providing you with the tools to strengthen the relationships you want. Work with me:  Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Resources Website: www.minaab.com Order my book: Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter:  ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ Stay Connected ⁠Instagram LinkedIn⁠  Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa B. unpacks ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief, while providing tools on how to navigate these complex emotions. ⁠Register for The Reframe⁠ Join Minaa B. for 'The Reframe: An Emotional Wellness Workshop,' happening on November 15th from 11 am to 3 pm. Learn more and ⁠secure your ticket here⁠. A big thank you to Luminary for being our venue sponsor. Resources Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Order my book, ⁠⁠⁠Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ newsletter Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa helps us unpack emotional caretaking, how it starts, and ways to break the cycle. ⁠Register for The Reframe⁠ Join Minaa B. for 'The Reframe: An Emotional Wellness Workshop,' happening on November 15th from 11 am to 3 pm. Learn more and ⁠secure your ticket here⁠. A big thank you to Luminary for being our venue sponsor. Resources Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Order my book, ⁠⁠⁠Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠I'm So Mature⁠ newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ newsletter Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa provides insight into parentification, emotional role reversal, and eldest daughter syndrome, and offers tools for healing and breaking free from patterns that do not serve you. ⁠Register for The Reframe⁠ Join Minaa B. for 'The Reframe: An Emotional Wellness Workshop. Learn more and ⁠secure your early bird ticket here⁠. 📍Where: New York, NY 🗓️ Date & Time: Nov 15th, 11 am - 3 pm A big thank you to Luminary for being our venue sponsor. Resources Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Order my book, ⁠⁠⁠Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠I'm So Mature⁠ newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ newsletter Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa B. shares the concept of joy planning and how it plays a role in improving your mental health. ⁠Register for The Reframe⁠ Join Minaa B. for The Reframe: An Emotional Wellness Workshop happening on Nov 15th from 11 am to 3 pm. Learn more and ⁠secure your ticket here⁠. A big thank you to Luminary for being our venue sponsor. Resources Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Order my book, ⁠⁠⁠Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ newsletter Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa B. introduces the concept of psychological reconstructuring and gives people tools on how to effectively reframe their thinking. Register for The Reframe Join Minaa B. for The Reframe: An Emotional Wellness Workshop happening on Nov 15th from 11 am to 3 pm. Learn more and secure your ticket here. A big thank you to Luminary for being our venue sponsor. Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Order my book, ⁠⁠⁠Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠I'm So Mature⁠ newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ newsletter Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa shares insight into her new relational framework, The Silinghood Theory and she explores how our earliest sibling relationships–whether biological or chosen–shape our adult realtioonships. Take The Sibling BLueprint Quiz to learn your horizontal relationship pattern. SAVE THE DATE: November 15th, 11 am to 3 pm, NYC Minaa has something special in store for you that you don't want to miss. Subscribe to the podcast to learn more. Stay tuned! Resources Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Order my book, ⁠⁠⁠Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ newsletter Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa B. Gives a breakdown on why we self-sabtage and provides tool for healing. Resources I’m Teaching a Residency at CIVANA This September 25–30, I’ll be hosting a 5-day wellness residency at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa in Carefree, Arizona, and you’re invited.I'll be teaching a series of workshops, including how to cultivate boundaries and overcome the guilt that comes with it. I would love to see you there! This invitation includes a special 20% discount on your room rate. Use this special link to book, and the discount will automatically apply. For more information about CIVANA and the amenities available during your stay, visit their website. When booking, use promo code: VWGMINAAB Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Order my book, ⁠⁠⁠Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠I'm So Mature⁠ newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ newsletter Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this epsiode, Minaa shares updates on what's been going on in her life these past few months including how she's been managing stress after being diagnosed with TMJ This September 25–30, I’ll be hosting a 5-day wellness residency at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa in Carefree, Arizona, and you’re invited. This invitation includes a special 20% discount on your room rate. Use this special link to book, and the discount will automatically apply. For more information about CIVANA and the amenities available during your stay, visit their website. When booking, use promo code: VWGMINAAB Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Order my book, ⁠⁠⁠Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠I'm So Mature⁠ newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ newsletter Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Minaa B. shares tools on how to get patient with your healing process. Resources Book a 1:1 therapy consultation Order my book, ⁠⁠⁠Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠I'm So Mature⁠ newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Mindful With Minaa⁠⁠⁠ newsletter Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠