Positively Chill

90s R&B, the best genre of all time. In this episode, I discuss some of my favorite 90s R&B lyrics, authenticity and something called The Window of Tolerance, which is our sweet spot for dealing with intense emotions and stress. Plus some strategies for hitting that sweet spot, which can help combat anger, panic, irritability, anxiety, fight-or-flight instincts and disconnection. And this episode made me realize I don't know how to spell authenticity. Cool, right? 

Songs in this episode:
Poison by Bell Biv DeVoe,
No Diggity by Blackstreet,
Too Close by Next,

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British Invasion! Not really, but songs by Brits, plus how to deal with worrying and rumination. And a 4-part exercise that can help keep worrying at bay. Also, a story about fire ants and Phantom of the Opera (??) - it all works together, I promise.

Songs in this episode:
Dancing In The Moonlight by Toploader,
You Do Something To Me by Paul Weller,
Worried About Ray by The Hooisers.

keywords: Rumination, Overthinking, Negative thinking loops, Worrying, Mental health, Positive mindset, Anxiety relief, Music for mental health, Trauma recovery, Breaking mental patterns, Mindfulness strategies, Coping with social anxiety, Self-doubt solutions, Emotional well-being.

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Two Alt-RnB songs, two quick manifestation exercises and the science behind why it works, cuz you know your girl loves the science.

Just to be clear, since I didn't explicitly say it in the episode, in no way do I believe that you can just think/wish/manifest something into reality. If that were the case, we'd all be millionaires with private jets or a lifetime supply of cheese (specific? yes. the thing I'd manifest? also, yes). What I am saying is that manifesting can be a way to focus your thoughts, attention and energy into a goal, one that you will need to put in the work to achieve. I am not saying manifesting is some free ride or easy way out; on the contrary, I'm saying if you're ready to put in the work to achieve a goal or change your life, these tools *can* be one way to focus your mind. That's it. Just felt like I needed to clarify :)

Songs in this episode:

Manifest by RUBII,

Self by Cleo Sol



keywords: Manifestation, Visualization, Mental health, Positive mindset, Anxiety relief, Music for mental health, Trauma recovery, Breaking mental patterns, Mindfulness strategies, Coping with social anxiety, Self-doubt solutions, Emotional well-being,

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The queen of love & heartbreak, the musical goddess, Adele! I also discuss the science behind negative memories, why tacos are the best and lucha libre wrestling costumes. How do any of these things relate? Tune in and find out :)

Songs from this episode:
Easy On Me by Adele,
Someone Like You by Adele,
When We Were Young by Adele

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Can anxiety be a habit? I discuss the loop of Trigger >> Behavior >> Reward. Plus some classic rock summer jams, a bit on avoidance and tidbits from the book “Unwinding Anxiety” by neuroscientist Judson Brewer.

Songs in this episode:
Blister In The Sun by Violent Femmes,
Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie,
Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts

keywords: Anxiety, Worry, Rumination, Anxious, Mental health, Positive mindset, Anxiety relief, Music for mental health, Trauma recovery, Breaking mental patterns, Mindfulness strategies, Coping with social anxiety, Self-doubt solutions, Emotional well-being.

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This episode is slightly different than others. I talk about the book “Do One Thing Different: Ten Simple Ways to Change Your Life” by Bill O’Hanlon, confess my love of book reports & 90s alt-rock, and discuss ways to make changes in your life.

Songs in this episode:
Tonight, Tonight by Smashing Pumpkins

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In this episode, I discuss dealing with tough conversations and how to be more confident, including a hot balloon metaphor. Where am I going with that metaphor?? Tune in and find out :)

Songs in this episode:

July by Noah Cyrus,
Show Me How by Men I Trust,
Confidence by Ocean Alley,

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In this episode, I discuss neo-soul and indie-pop songs, coping strategies and an interesting metaphor for letting go. Hope you will listen and chill out :)

Songs in this episode:

Back in 74 by Jungle,
Good Luck, Babe! by Chappell Roan,
Linger (cover) by Royel Otis,

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In this episode, I discuss classic rock songs, arrival fallacy, impact basis and how to be more resilient. Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to summer music. Hope you will listen and chill out :)

Songs in this episode:

The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy,
Badlands by Bruce Springsteen,
American Girl by Tom Petty, 

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In this episode, I discuss summer songs, how to slow down, Stress Reduction Theory and why I am a good wingwoman :) Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to summer music. Hope you will listen and chill out.

Songs in this episode:

Please Please Please by Sabrina Carpenter*

Feels Like Summer by Childish Gambino,

Badfish by Sublime,

This Girl by Kungs & Cookin’ on 3 Burners,

*explicit lyrics

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