The Active Optimist

Back with another solo episode on the connection between body dysmorphia (BBD) and depression. BDD consists of being destressing preoccumation with perceived physical flaws. So in this episode, I will seek to anwser the questions: What do the emotions of guilt and shame have to do with both disorders? How can BDD relate to someone with depression? And can one cause the other?

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Today's podcast is in reflextion of some of the personal work I have been doing ie. examining my inner child. Here I hope to give you an introduction on the concepts of reparenting and inner child, plus examine how it can help our mental health. From what I've learned, depression and anxiety can be directly connected to the need to reparent, especially when we find ourselved suffering from depression as young adults or teens.

Mentioned in this episode:

• How I learned about reparenting on the To Be Magnetic podcast. Link here!
• The Holistic Psychologist's artical on reparenting is here!

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We all want to escape reality sometimes. On this week's episode I am sharing the benefits of escapism whether its from a good book, cottage-core TikTok's, or bingeing a Netflix dating show. By engaging in some healthy escapism, you can leave any pressing concerns or worries behind. It can be a powerful tool in reducing anxiety, getting through depressive episodes. and everyday trials.

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In continuation to last week's episode, on this week's episode we're talking about the important connection between body image, trauma processing, and mental health.

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On this week's episode we're talking about the important connection between body image and mental health. It is my opinion that we can NEVER separate our body image with our mental health. We are both in and are our bodies. I discuss 3 very popular approaches to throw out the window! And lastly I share what has helped me get to where I am now – *hint* none of them involved the gym or a diet.

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And I'm proud of it. On this week's episode, I'm back and come pleading: can we please stop with guilting people over the morning pages, the journaling, the meditation, the drinking lemon-infused water, and the yoga? Your worth is not dictated on how productive you are nor how aesthetically pleasing your day is. So what is a good morning routine, then?

In truth, life is messy so let's not get lost in the ideas that social media puts forth. Put your depression or whatever-less-than-ideal-mental health on top of that.  I also share a how to release yourself from the "shoulds" that make us feel worst and feed on our insecurities and inadequacies.

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The Active Optimist is 1 year old! I would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported, shared, and listened to the podcast! After 365 days of talking about depression and mental health, today I am revisiting the first steps towards getting comfortable talking about depression - figuring out “how,” to “who,” and breaking down depression stigma.

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Today we're going back to basics – causes of depression. This week we have the lost of status and respect's effect on our mental health. We're talking MACRO forces playing on our micro minds! We also have four stages to greater authenticity. Being removed from our authenic self can literally silence our voice and internal sense of self. Based on patterns I've seen in my life, I lay out how you can get to be a more authentic, resilient, and happier self starting today!

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Welcome to Diego to The Active Optimist! We come on to talk about Diego's story with depression and how taking a stand for his emotional authenicity has made the difference. We also discuss the pressures of high school and college culture that can effect your mental health. Last but not least, Diego talks about the connection between male gender expectations and his mental health in America and in his Venezuelan immigrant experience.

Follow Diego's blog on Instagram @consciencia.blog and check out his blog for full essays on men's mental health here.

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Halfway to 100! Irina's back and going back to the basics: talking about your favorite topic - depression. Where does insecurity and depression have to do with together? What is self worth anyway? Why are we all so insecure in the first place?

In reflection to her experience with suicidal depression and what enlightenment happened post-recovery, Irina is breaking down the connection between insecurity, self worth, and depression. Last but not least, she also shares 3 ciritcal questions we all should be asking ourselves in order to evaluate our self worth.

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