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Maybe Nothing Happens for a Reason?
"Everything happens for a reason." Or does it? Mike and Chaya dissect this common idiom and its negative impact on individuals facing challenging situations. They explore the meaning of toxic positivity, importance of personal agency, and how Mike's experiences with depression led to creating supportive spaces for neurodivergence.
TW: Talk of Suicide
We Also Cover:
- How Deterministic Views Harm Mental Health
- Early Mental Health Intervention Awareness
- Peer Support's Transformative Nature
- The Infinite Possibilities in Chaos Theory
- Authentic Emotional Validation
- Beauty in Imperfection
Quotes:
- "We've been told to always smile and say it's a good day."
- "It's not nihilistic to say that we're insignificant, it's very beautiful and empowering."
- "I love hearing about other people's experiences because I never thought there would be anyone else who feels exactly like I feel."
- "Every individual has a story. Every behavior has a reason."
Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Minds
https://play.sparkade.app/
Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive.
Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time.
Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone.
Stay Connected:
- Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/
- All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803
- Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/
- ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.org/
- Chaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunch
- Mike on Instagram: @followshisghost
Mike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free:
- https://followyourghostcoach.com/
As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark!
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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By SparkLaunch.org, Mike Cornell, Chaya Mallavaram"Everything happens for a reason." Or does it? Mike and Chaya dissect this common idiom and its negative impact on individuals facing challenging situations. They explore the meaning of toxic positivity, importance of personal agency, and how Mike's experiences with depression led to creating supportive spaces for neurodivergence.
TW: Talk of Suicide
We Also Cover:
- How Deterministic Views Harm Mental Health
- Early Mental Health Intervention Awareness
- Peer Support's Transformative Nature
- The Infinite Possibilities in Chaos Theory
- Authentic Emotional Validation
- Beauty in Imperfection
Quotes:
- "We've been told to always smile and say it's a good day."
- "It's not nihilistic to say that we're insignificant, it's very beautiful and empowering."
- "I love hearing about other people's experiences because I never thought there would be anyone else who feels exactly like I feel."
- "Every individual has a story. Every behavior has a reason."
Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Minds
https://play.sparkade.app/
Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive.
Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time.
Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone.
Stay Connected:
- Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/
- All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803
- Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/
- ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.org/
- Chaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunch
- Mike on Instagram: @followshisghost
Mike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free:
- https://followyourghostcoach.com/
As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark!
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.