it’s the time of year recaps. somehow, they’ve made me feel inadequate and lost- i’ve compared my life to those i see online and felt like i didn’t do so many things that others did. i’ve been addicted to my phone the way we all have- but it’s been taking a toll on me now more than ever. in this short episode, i’m back from my hiatus to discuss what’s been on my mind recently- and how it’s time to unpack the thoughts and let go of expectations i set for myself because of social media comparison.

if you’ve ever wondered about what 3 psychology graduates talk about, over-analyzing our behavior is a big part of it. mahika, akanksha and i dove into why we don’t celebrate our achievements anymore, and why were always running after the next big thing. it’s important to stop every once in a while and realize that we’ve actually come far from where we started on our path, whether it’s personally or in our future careers, and this is something we just realized we need to do. all work and no play is never fun, after all :)

we all hit moments in life where we question our second guess our path and our future. i hit a similar roadblock recently where i was suddenly not so sure about the next step in my career, something i had planned since years. in this episode i pretty much run my thoughts out loud and discuss the feelings attached to having doubts about our life plans and dealing with change, especially if it’s a change we don’t want.

graduation is cool and everything, but life immediately after is a little weird. the transition from having a strict schedule for most of our lives to making our daily plans ourselves feels scary but also fascinating at the same time. in this episode, i’ve tried to navigate my own feelings post college and where my head is at right now. there’s a lot to do, and maybe not enough time to do it, but i’m grateful for the fresh start and excited to see where it goes.

this episode is so special to me because it’s with my best friend- sunayana. she’s definitely had a crazy life so far and if anyone’s life is a rollercoaster, it’s hers. this episode tracks her academic journey of gap years, shifting schools, going abroad and coming back, and finally finding her footing in a place she can call home. starting over in your career can seem scary, and it takes a toll on your mental health as well, but sometimes, it’s just what we need. we all take the wrong turn in life at some point or another, and even though it may seem scary, all you need to do it go back and undo it, for your own good :)

“grief is not as heavy as guilt, but it takes more away from you.” grief feels different for everyone, and it’s felt different for me on different occasions as well. but as we turn into adults, the way we deal with grief changes and develops. it’s going to happen to everyone, and what’s important is to know what a person needs when they’re going a tough time. in this episode i talk a little about my experience with grief and what helped me feel better. it’s never easy, but i’ve heard it gets better :)

2022 was definitely a rollercoaster with crazy ups and downs. i won’t lie, my mental health was ‘down in the dumps’ as i like to say. the experiences i’ve had this year were definitely taxing- but they all taught me one thing or another. i think there’s no other way to recap the year than to collect everything i have learned this year and put it out there to share with everyone! i want to make it my priority to continue to grow in all ways possible, to learn from these lessons and make them my habits. every day is an opportunity to turn things around and every year is a refresh button in my opinion, and i’m determined to make this one my best year yet :)

this episode is the first of many collaborations i intend to have with my friends. esha and i talk about the relationships we’ve been in respectively, why they weren’t perfect, and what we’ve noticed about ourselves from them. we dive into breaking down what a toxic relationship means to the both of us and why it can be detrimental to our mental health. the conversation is surprisingly lighthearted, because when friends help you carry some of the weight, it doesn’t seem as heavy. in the coming episodes, we will revisit this topic and talk more about the lessons we’ve learned through the way. if you are someone who has had a similar experience, you might just relate to us :)

we’ve all been there- that one phase where doing the bare minimum seems impossible and getting out of bed in the morning is a herculean task. but why do we get stuck in an endless cycle when everyday seems the same? walk through the types and causes of being stuck in a rut with me, along with discussing some potential solutions to break the pattern and come back to normalcy, all tried and tested by yours truly :)

hi! welcome to diving deep, an honest and no-holds-barred series of conversations i have with myself and my friends about mental health concerns and other issues we face in our lives as young adults. i’m super excited to start this new journey and hopefully build a tiny community of people who feel the same :)