No Filter with Meera Varma

It's been a month since Meera sat down to record an episode. Today, she talks about why she took a break and the steps she took to realize she needed one in the first place. 

Meera is a sensitive person – and there's nothing wrong with that. This week, Meera breaks down why there's no such thing as being "too sensitive." She shares a personal experience she had earlier this week and also gives her tips on how to cope with difficult emotions. 

Meera has been learning to stay in the present moment and it's been a journey...to say the least. This week, she shares how to be more present and the particular skills she's learned from Headspace along the way. References: www.headspace.com/articles/how-to-be-more-present

This week, Meera talks with Becky, who works for Active Minds. Active Minds is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the conversation around mental health among students across the United States. They talk about how to start safe and open discussions about mental health through utilizing a tool called V-A-R. Learn more at activeminds.org

This week, Meera shares the most valuable things that she has learned in therapy over the years – skills, mindset changes, and more. Please note that this episode is not a replacement for therapy. 

It's been a weird few days for Meera, and she finally sits down to talk about it. Uncertainty is a common feeling we are all experiencing right now with the pandemic. Meera shares how she copes with those uncomfortable feelings and hopes to accept them along the way. 

Meera has mixed feelings about the new year. In this episode, she breaks down how she's feeling and shares some strategies on how she's going to navigate the possible uncertainties that will come. Think of this episode of a rant. Word vomit is good sometimes, right? 

Meera leads you through a 6 minute meditation. 

This week, Meera talks about one of her greatest vices and a personal experience she had with it recently. Comparison is something Meera continues to struggle with, but through reading and learning more about it, she shares some things she's learned throughout the process. 

Meera breaks down practices that transformed her mental health for the better. Sharing how we cope inspires others to do so as well. Normalize taking care of your mental health every day – your brain is important, and so are you.