Positively Chill

Sep 25 2024 17 ep. 23 mins 18
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Positively Chill is a weekly podcast and musical journey, exploring the profound impact of music, uncovering lyrics that resonate with themes of mental health challenges... or lyrics that are just rad. Each week, listen to strategies for a positive mindset and ways to navigate mental health issues, such as social anxiety, trauma, forgiveness, and overthinking. Music can heal, so let's heal together. Unwind & soak up some good vibes and musical therapy.

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90s R&B and The Window of Tolerance

Sep 25 2024 20 mins  
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 disconne

British Artists & How to Deal with Rumination

Sep 04 2024 20 mins  
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.k

Alt-RnB, Manifestation and Why It Works

Aug 22 2024 21 mins  
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 (spe

Adele, Heartbreak & Negative Memories

Aug 08 2024 27 mins  
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 AdeleSay hi on Instagram @positively_chill

Classic Rock Summer Songs & Anxiety as a Habit

Jul 30 2024 21 mins  
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 & Croftskeywords: Anxiety, Wor

90s Alt-Rock & Do One Thing Different

Jul 20 2024 23 mins  
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 PumpkinsSay hi on Instagram @positively_chill

Dream pop songs, tough conversations & gaining confidence

Jul 12 2024 22 mins  
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,Say hi on Instagram @positively_chill

Neo-soul, Indie-pop & Coping Strategies

Jun 28 2024 25 mins  
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,Say hi on Instagram @positively_chill

Summer classic rock mix, arrival fallacy & resilience

Jun 21 2024 26 mins  
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, Say hi on Instagram @positively_chill

Summer songs & slowing down

Jun 13 2024 26 mins  
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,*ex