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positively, priyanka
While keeping a positive outlook on life sounds great, it's easier said than done.
Hey, I'm Pri, a Clinical Counsellor, and I help empower South Asian individuals to embrace self-love, build unshakeable confidence, and prioritize their mental wellness journey.
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Episodes
34 episodes
34. Mini Rituals For A Softer Life
Welcome back to the pod! In a world that tells us to hustle, produce, and prove our worth through doing—what happens when we pause? In today's episode, I’m sharing personal reflections and soothing mini rituals that invite rest, reset, and reme...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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36:23
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33. Listen To This When You Don't Yet Have The Life You Want - Mindset & Failure
Welcome back! This week we talk about how you can put some simple practices into place in order to give yourself the breakthrough you need to start living the life you want. Who would say no to that right?We address:1. How to chan...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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39:45
32. Reacting To Responding: How To Feel More In Control Of Your Emotions
This week we address an important topic that often comes up in my sessions: How do I stop reacting poorly in situations that trouble or upset me? Many of us face challenges in the relationships we have in our lives, but the sooner we are able t...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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37:24
31. Twenty-Twenty-Thrive! 5 Keys To Being Confident In 2025
Welcome back to Season 2 of positively, priyanka! So happy to have you back with us for a brand new year of exciting content. Today we discuss my top 5 attributes towards being the most confident version of yourself! 1. Self-Awarene...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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31:15
30. 2024 Wrapped! Holiday Mental Health Tips, Preparing For The Best, & My Fav Episodes
Hello!Friends, we have arrived at the last episode of Season 1! (Don't worry, I'll be back in 2025 with Season 2.) Today we talk about cultivating a compassionate mindset during the holidays, and Mental Health Tips that eac...
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Episode 30
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25:06
29. Powerful Signals From Emotions - Anxiety, Anger, Sadness, Guilt & Loneliness
Welcome back to this week's episode! Today we take a deep dive into 5 of the most commonly experienced emotions: Anxiety, Anger, Sadness, Guilt and Loneliness, and work to understand a bit better. I discussed what the experience feels like, and...
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Episode 29
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36:54
28. The Virtues & Vices of Venting
Welcome back to this week's episode. Today we look at how/why venting our frustrations alleviates tension and stress. We almost always feel better after sharing a challenge or injustice. However, venting, when it's repetitive, can also be very ...
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Episode 28
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25:09
27. Ask Pri: How Do We Reset Our Brains? Unglorifying Busy
Welcome back! In today's episode we talk about de-glorifying the "must have need" for a busy schedule, and learn how to show up and be more present in the day-to-day. We are lucky to have a Writer-Inner who posed the question: "How do we rest a...
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Episode 27
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32:22
26. Validation: Not Just For Parking
Welcome back to this week's episode. Today we talk about our human need for Validation. We discuss where this need comes from, why it's an important part of the human experience, and most importantly, how we can get better at validating ourselv...
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Episode 26
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37:58
25. 5 Therapy Concepts You May Have Never Heard
Hi everyone! In this week's episode, I once again bring you to Therapy with me by discussing 5 popular Concepts that I discuss with a lot of my clients. These are universal concepts that can be applied to almost every scenario you are facing. J...
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31:20
24. Have You Been Putting Things Off? Procrastination & Depression
Welcome back to this week's episode. Today we talk about Procrastination, it's origins, the connection it may/ may not have to depression, and some strategies to over come it. Here is the link to the "Types of Procrastination" Test...
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34:14
23. Passive-Aggressive Much?
In this week's episode, we take a deep-dive into possibly one of the most infuriating behaviour patterns: Passive-Aggression. I talk about how any why this behaviour develops, what motivates it to stick around, some of the most common signs tha...
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Episode 23
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32:29
22. Ask Pri: "I Have No Idea How To Take Care Of Myself."
Welcome back! This week we dive into the mystifying topic of self-care, and what it truly means. I break it down into 3 main pillars:1. Physical Health2. Psychological Health3. Spiritual Healthand then proceed to unpack what eac...
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Episode 22
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37:10
21. Breaking Bad Habits
This week we look at our habits, and how they form. For those of us who struggle with some bad ones, we explore how to break away from them for good. We talk about trigger identification, mindfulness, slow progress and when to seek help. Hop in...
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Episode 21
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33:15
20. Celebrations & Resilience
Hi everyone, today we are celebrating our 20th episode of the pod, and my Birthday! Super exciting!We discuss resilience, what it means, how to cultivate more of it, and how we can strengthen it in our lives. We often don't stop and thi...
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Episode 20
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34:21
19. Ask Pri: Should I Take A Semester Off?
We are lucky to have a Writer-Inner this week, reflecting on going back to school, and whether or not their Mental Health is up to the task. They ask; Should I take a Semester Off, or Force Myself to Push Through?" I share my thoug...
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Episode 19
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34:30
18. Gender-Based Violence & How You Can Help
Welcome back to this week's episode. Today we are discussing a topic that is at the forefront of everyone's mind globally: Gender-Based Violence, and the disproportionate impact it has on Girls and Women.It's a heavy episode, but a wort...
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Episode 18
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29:30
17. Old Story Vs. New Story
Welcome back! This week we discuss the concept of repeated thought patterns, and how they may be manifesting into our lives in unwanted ways. That's the Old Story. We discuss how to identify it, break it down, and reconstruct it into a new stor...
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Episode 17
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33:23
16. Sh*t Happens - Getting More Comfortable With Mistakes
Sorry for being late with this week's Episode! It's worth the wait I promise!This week we chat more about stepping out of the comfort zone, and part of that is getting more comfortable with Making Mistakes. I share 5 strategies on how w...
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Episode 16
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30:00
15. Beloved, & Crushing Your Comfort Zone
This week we talk about stepping out of our comfort zone, and why it's important! I share some deets about myself, and a new experience that I got to be apart of recently that inspired me to have this chat with ya'll! If you want...
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33:52
14. Google, Feelings & Imposter Syndrome
Hey Hey! I'm back after a short break, and so excited to chat with you all! This week we discuss Inside Out 2 (Yes, the movie) and some of my takeaways. These kids movies can hit hard for adults too. Secondly I share my petition with you all ab...
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Episode 14
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33:22
13. Come To Therapy With Me
This week I'm taking you all on a deep dive with me on my process as a Clinical Counsellor. I chat about my therapeutic modalities, and why I choose to draw from them, how I structure my first sessions, and most importantly my approach to Thera...
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Episode 13
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36:12
12. Hot Girls Regulate Their Nervous System
This week we discuss 50 cent, and... Nervous System Regulation. Intrigued? I bet!Join me as I explain what nervous system regulation is, and how to do it. Moving our body out of the Sympathetic Nervous System, and Into the Parasympathet...
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Episode 12
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38:00
11. Ask Pri: "Is It Better To Stay Low & Accept Status Quo In The Workplace?"
We are lucky to have another writer-inner this week, and their story is definitely relatable! They share their experience as a BIPOC in their industry, and challenges around speak-up culture they have observed and faced recently. I...
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Episode 11
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36:48