Do you ever have that weird feeling that says, "I've been in this situation before?" The same conflict. The same feeling that no matter what you do, the pattern repeats. That familiar feeling isn't a coincidence–it's a pattern. And This Feels Familiar can help you change it.

Your patterns aren't personal failures—they're relational. They were shaped by early experiences with siblings, peers, and family. And on this show, therapist, author, and creator of The Siblinghood Theory, Minaa B., explores how belonging, conflict, and relational patterns shape your life—and how to change them.

In this episode, Minaa B. explores why so many people feel trapped in the roles they were assigned growing up—the responsible one, the peacekeeper, the funny one, the invisible one.

Drawing from The Siblinghood Theory's Role Rigidity dimension, she breaks down how sibling and peer dynamics create fixed identities that follow us into adulthood, showing up in friendships, romantic relationships, and workplace dynamics.

Minaa explains the psychological and systemic reasons roles become so hard to change, and offers practical strategies for recognizing when you're performing a role versus being yourself. If you've ever felt like you can't break free from who your family expected you to be, this episode will show you that your role doesn't define you—and you can opt out.

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In this episode, Minaa B. explores friendship trauma—often called little T traumas—and examines how microaggressions in friendships can cause people to drift apart.

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In this episode, Minaa B. explains why friendship in today’s society feels disposable and difficult to maintain compared to romantic relationships. She discusses social hierarchy and how friendship tends to land at the bottom of the hierarchy, and shares tips on what we can do to strengthen our friendships.

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In this episode, Minaa B. shares her insights on how TV and media have distorted our perception of what healthy friendship and community look like. We’ve all been sold an inaccurate idea of what connection is supposed to be, and in this episode, Minaa B. breaks down those myths while providing useful tools on how to cultivate healthy, realistic friendships.

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Why do some of us struggle to feel like we belong—no matter how hard we try? Belonging isn't something you earn by being perfect. It's relational—shaped by early dynamics with siblings, peers, and family.

Using The Siblinghood Theory, therapist Minaa B. explores how belonging, conflict, and relational patterns shape your mental health and relationships. This podcast shifts the conversation from individual healing to relational awareness.

This is mental health for people ready to understand the why behind their patterns—and break the cycle.

Belonging is a universal need, but conflict can hinder building community. This episode explores the new direction of Mindful With Minaa and reveals the obstacles that prevent belonging, while providing you with the tools to strengthen the relationships you want.

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In this episode, Minaa B. unpacks ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief, while providing tools on how to navigate these complex emotions.

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Join Minaa B. for 'The Reframe: An Emotional Wellness Workshop,' happening on November 15th from 11 am to 3 pm. Learn more and ⁠secure your ticket here⁠.

A big thank you to Luminary for being our venue sponsor.

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In this episode, Minaa helps us unpack emotional caretaking, how it starts, and ways to break the cycle.

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In this episode, Minaa provides insight into parentification, emotional role reversal, and eldest daughter syndrome, and offers tools for healing and breaking free from patterns that do not serve you.

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Join Minaa B. for 'The Reframe: An Emotional Wellness Workshop. Learn more and ⁠secure your early bird ticket here⁠.

📍Where: New York, NY

🗓️ Date & Time: Nov 15th, 11 am - 3 pm

A big thank you to Luminary for being our venue sponsor.

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