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The Active Optimist

The Active Optimist

By: Irina Erickson
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 Hey! It’s Irina, the active optimist! With everything I do, I want you to be unhindered by depression or any other mental illness. To be mentally healthy, alert, and happy. To be able to achieve your mental wellness goals now, not in 20 years when you have plenty of time, free of your parents, and have a cushy insurance plan. You don’t have to be depressed forever because, believe me, I've been there and its not fun. I am here to help you fight to demon of paralysis and guide you to transform into the happy, living your best life, action oriented, independent YOU!© 2023 The Active Optimist Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Body Dysmorphia & Depression

    Body Dysmorphia & Depression
    Jun 7 2022

    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?

    Thank you for supporting the podcast! Follow me on Instagram @the.activeoptimist and find me on TikTok @theactiveoptimist. Feel free to reach out with any comments or questions, I love them!

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    The content shared here is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified & licensed healthcare provider.
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    29 mins
  • What is Reparenting? And Why It's Important for Your Mental Health

    What is Reparenting? And Why It's Important for Your Mental Health
    May 17 2022

    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!


    Thank you for supporting the podcast! Follow me on Instagram @the.activeoptimist and find me on TikTok @theactiveoptimist. Feel free to reach out with any comments or questions, I love them!

    Shop our merch!

    The content shared here is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified & licensed healthcare provider.
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    30 mins
  • The Power of Escapism: The benefits of distraction on stress

    The Power of Escapism: The benefits of distraction on stress
    May 10 2022

    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.

    Thank you for supporting the podcast! Follow me on Instagram @the.activeoptimist and find me on TikTok @theactiveoptimist. Feel free to reach out with any comments or questions, I love them!

    Shop our merch!

    The content shared here is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified & licensed healthcare provider.
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    29 mins
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