All in Your Head

𝗔 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆, 𝗽𝗮𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘁, 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿💛

Akina and Shantanu sit and talk about navigating social shame, self acceptance, finding hope, and joy in everyday life.

___

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲.💛

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞. Akina and Pratiksha talk about beauty standards, restricted spaces, and the quiet pressures that shape how we see ourselves in South Asia. Let this be a gentle, honest conversation about reclaiming space, softness, and self-worth.🌷

Food is more than fuel it is tied to memory, comfort, community, and survival. However, for those living with an eating disorder, food can also become a battleground, a source of both relief and pain.

Eating disorders aren’t just about food. They are about control, fear, identity, and the silent battles we fight within.

In this episode, we peel back the stories we tell ourselves, the emotions we suppress, and the ways eating disorders shape (and are shaped by) our environments.

---

🌷Remember, you are worthy of love and worthy of healing. Stay kind to yourselves, and I hope you enjoy this episode.🌷

Eating Disorders (ED) are severe and multifaceted mental health conditions with the highest mortality rates among psychiatric disorders. Despite their severity, they remain largely undocumented in Nepal and other developing countries, contributing to a significant gap in awareness, diagnosis, and treatment.

Contrary to common misconceptions, EDs are not exclusive to women, they affect individuals of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. They are not driven by vanity or a desire for attention but stem from a complex interplay of psychological, biological, and sociocultural factors.

Studies suggest that genetic predisposition, trauma, societal pressures, and co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression play a crucial role in the development of EDs.

The stigma and misinformation surrounding EDs often prevent individuals from seeking help, reinforcing cycles of shame and isolation. Addressing this issue requires increased awareness, comprehensive research, and accessible mental health interventions tailored to diverse populations.

Simon says "Achieve more", Patriarchy says "This is good enough"⚠️

1970s women began to enter workforces where slowly a phenomenon was beginning to emerge; Imposter Syndrome.

Patriarchy constricts how women socialize and limits their presence and exposure in public spaces.

In this insightful episode, host Akina Singh Suwal sits down with Counselling Psychologist Kapil Sharma to explore the psychology behind people-pleasing and its impact on our self-worth. Deep dive with us!

How do we recognize the fine line between kindness and losing ourselves in the desire to please others?

What does it mean to build authentic connections, and how can we embrace our true selves without being perceived as rude?

Discover practical ways to set healthy boundaries, navigate the fear of rejection, and understand how relationships evolve when we prioritize authenticity.

"छोरा पाउनु पर्यो है", for how long are we going to let people tell this to expecting mothers?

Hormonal disbalance coupled with the added social necessity to birth a son adds to the tower of risk factors for Postpartum Depression (PPD) in Nepali women.

30% of new Nepali mothers are expected to have PPD (Singh DR, NCBI, 2021)

---

In our 7th Episode, our host Akina Singh Suwal sits with MH Researcher Prasansa Subba to understand the attitude towards PPD on different layers🧠

Society, Suppression, & Childhood💙

In our 5th Episode, we talk about Childhood Trauma and how our body keeps a record of it throughout our entire lives.

The relentless pressure to uphold a family's social image often masks underlying trauma, leaving children to bear the silent weight. This facade of perfection not only stifles their emotional growth but also breeds deep-seated issues that can haunt them for life.

Welcome back to the 4th Episode of your psychology dose! Join Akina Singh Suwal and our guest Prashanna Bista, founder of Self-awareness Academy, in a sagacious discussion on anxiety and mental well-being.

From understanding the difference between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorders to exploring the gut-brain connection and its impact on our mental health, this episode delves into important questions about anxiety representation in media, the role of self-awareness, and more.

Plus, get answers to questions from our followers, including the effects of diet on anxiety and the consequences of avoiding signs of anxiety. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips to navigate the complexities of anxiety. Don't miss out on this empowering conversation!

“Khabar Garaun 1145” Toll-Free Helpline🌼

Operated by the National Women Commission. In the cases of gender based violence or violence against women, individual can call in this Helpline no. to get help. This service is accessible 24/7.

Join Akina Singh Suwal and our guest Pratiksha Rajopadhyaya for Episode 3 of All in Your Head as they delve into the complex topic of sexual trauma and its psychological impacts.

In this insightful episode, they explore what sexual abuse and trauma entail, discussing how survivors often grapple with distorted body image perceptions stemming from shame and self-blame. Drawing from clinical insights and research, they examine how dissociation from one's body serves as a coping mechanism and the long-term effects on body image.

Discover how addressing the unique challenges faced by male survivors differs from female survivors, and gain valuable insights into detecting signs of abuse as a parent or educator. Learn about the empowering role of self-compassion in rebuilding resilience and self-esteem for survivors, and stay tuned for Pratiksha's pearls of wisdom for navigating life's challenges.