I Am Real

Episode 17: My First Episode in Japanese

My first bit of documenting my progress in touching up my fluency in Japanese before I go to Japan in July! I talk about how mental health is treated differently in Japan and America, especially in terms of kids.

Episode 16: Special Guest Madam Cocozza

Today we’re talking about free time and treating yourself like you would treat your best friend. Happy day!

Episode 15: Special Guest Karat

A quick chat with my dog and me about how I deal with difficulties that trip me up.

Episode 14: Physical Health Leads to Mental Health (DBT)

PLEASE: treat Physical iLlness, balance Eating, Avoid mood-altering drugs, balance Sleep, Exercise
Mindful of current emotion: be mindful of how you’re feeling, connect with your emotion and remember it’s what you feel not who you are

Episode 13: ABC's of Emotional Regulation (DBT)

Accumulate positive emotions, build mastery, and coping ahead - all very useful skills to handle more mild tension.

Episode 12: Special Guest: Pops

My dad’s first appearance! Here we’re talking hot yoga and it’s wonderful benefits for getting work done.

Episode 11: 16 Years Young

A special birthday episode! A mostly me-problem talk about finding role models from entertainment.

Episode 10: Surfing Some Anger (DBT)

Next in DBT are the emotional regulation skills - here I talk about check the facts, opposite action, problem solving, and a little about ride the wave, although it personally helped me the most out of the group. This series continues to be very fun to record!

Episode 9: Special Guest Madame Alexandra

A wonderful conversation about minimalism with my very good friend Alexandra! Rethinking our lifestyles was mentally taxing but very fun

Episode 8: Ban Invalidation (DBT)

The rest of the Interpersonal Effectiveness DBT skills! FAST, Validation, and Thinking Dialectically are all skills I use in daily life to better the quality of my relationships - I hope they can help to better the lives of others as well.