Let's be honest here: I spent most of my Christmases being miserable because I was shamed into my anxiety and depression.

One of my exes even screamed in my face because I was "making everyone uncomfortable". I was clinically depressed and recovering from a drug addiction that made my hormonal system dysfunctional.

This episode is a big f*ck you to this western culture idea that everyone HAS to be happy, jolly and connected throughout Christmas and New Years. You have the right to feel whatever way you want at any time, and especially in times where there's a lot of pressure to have an amazing moment.

Be happy, be sad, be anxious, depressed, struggling, thriving, whatever. Find your people and talk to them about what you're feeling, or come and talk to me.

My Dms on @honestly.the.podcast are always open for anyone, but especially right now.

In this very short episode I give you a coaching session from neuro-linguistic programming and acceptance and commitment therapy called "leaf on a stream".

This small, easy to do exercise is an easy one to do at the start of the day or right before you go to sleep to get more and more at ease with the idea of detaching yourself from your thoughts and emotions, and get a better understanding of which ones are helpful and which ones aren't.

In this episode, the second part of last week's "F*ck toxic positivity", I explain to you why it is essential to look at your thoughts and emotions, accept them and deal with them in a curious and detached way.

This episode goes through the principle of psychological flexibility, why it is hard and underrated in western culture, what it can do to you and how to get it in your life.

I relate the idea to my personal stories of moving to a new country and finding a purpose in my life while trying to "have it all".

This episode is meant for people who know they aren't living the life they want and have the hunger for change, for something better, something more fulfilling.

Stay tuned for next week's episode on exercises to achieve psychological flexibility.

In this episode we are opening the subject of toxic positivity and the impact it has on mental health.

What are the first signs of toxic positivity ? What are the outcomes over our lives ? Where is the balance between optimism and psychological rigidity ?

In the information era, it can be really confusing the see the difference between trying to pick yourself up and being stuck in a loop of judgment justify by positivity.

In this episode I am apologising and explaining why I left for almost a month: I just couldn't stand my own content anymore.

In the midst of my existential crisis I realised a lot of valuable lessons that I share with you and why I didn't mind having this problem to start with, showing you going through stress and doubts can have benefits.

Episode starts around 6 minutes in.

In this episode, I give an interview with Adam on orbital radio about all things mental health, sometimes going on tangents for absolutely no reason other than hyper-actives minds talking to each other.

We cover a whole range of topics around mental health from "should you be on medication, the new found trend around mental health, "the boy who cried wolf" effect...

In this very long podcast, we just fully and brutally open up about our points of view and we welcome you in.

In this episode we are asking a big question: why don't you feel comfortable being on your own ? Why do you feel so bad when you don't have plans that you text people you don't even like ?

We are going through the reasons, symptoms and ways to get out of it. We also talk about Dependant Personality Disorder, a nasty cousin of the anxiety disorder and all the repercussions it can have on your life and your actions.

I finally give you the tools to start being on your own and truely enjoy it, without relying on anyone but yourself.

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @honestly.the.podcast

In this episode, I open up to you and tell you my worst flaws: I'm judgemental, I'm a liar, I'm codependent, I hold grudges, gossip, stalk people...

So the question you're asking yourself right now: why on earth am I snitching on myself right now ?

So you can acknowledge, see and feel that your flaws are to be accepted and before they can be worked on .

I overshare, make fun and poke at my own personality to show you how to start procession yours: with an open mind, curiosity and an ability to joke around the parts that you are the most insecure about.

To make sure you go on the road of growth and acceptance with motivation and excitement.

If you need anything, please contact me at [email protected] or subscribe to my Patreon (link in my instagram: @honestly.the.podcast

In this new episode, we are going through Savannah's coaching session around the feeling that she needs to help others to add value in other's life.

We are unpacking and going though the story of her and her friend with the help of techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and neuro-linguistic programming to help achieve a calm and peaceful outcome.

Join us in this coaching session, where you might learn how to separate yourself from a problem that affects you.

My email if you need anything: [email protected]

In this episode, we are taken in a journey through Moeed's life as someone living with Crohn's disease, an inflammatory condition that affects your digestive system and your mental health.

In this amazing story, you will find out how he completely took control over his destiny, working to get motivation, empathy and grit throughout the years, no matter how affected by his condition he was.

This one is a story of perseverance, acceptance of pain and obstacles, wrapped up in an incredible Londonian accent that will hook you right through.

Moeed's instagram: @moeedmajeed