The Therapy Cove Podcast

Amrita Sandhu
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Title: "Therapy Cove Counselling" Host: Amrita Sandhu, Registered Clinical Counsellor Description: Join Amrita Sandhu, a registered clinical counsellor, on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and rewarding change. In this podcast, we'll explore the complexities of mental health, relationships, and personal growth. Through candid conversations, real-life examples, and evidence-based insights, we'll navigate the pathways to healing and transformation. Topics We'll Explore: - *Mental health and wellness* - *Self-care and self-compassion* - *Relationships and communication* - *Personal growth and development* - *Trauma, anxiety, and depression* What to Expect: - *Honest and vulnerable conversations* - *Practical tips and strategies* - *Inspiring stories of resilience and growth* - *Expert insights and advice* Join the Conversation: Subscribe to Therapy Cove Counselling and join a community of individuals committed to growth, healing, and self-discovery. Let's explore the pathways to healing together. Connect with Us: - *Website:* www.therapycovecounselling.com - *Instagram:* @therapycoveco - *Tiktok:* @therapy.cove Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or counseling. If you're struggling with mental health issues, please seek help from a qualified therapist or healthcare professional.

  1. 10 hr ago

    Adult bullying isn't always loud

    . Adult bullying isn't always loud. Sometimes it's disguised as jokes, criticism, exclusion, gossip, manipulation, and subtle power plays. 🧠 The psychology? Often, it's about control, insecurity, and social dominance. People-pleasers can become easy targets because they're conditioned to keep the peace, over-explain, and tolerate disrespect. But understanding someone's behaviour doesn't mean you have to keep accepting it. Stop over-explaining. Start setting boundaries. Document patterns. Protect your peace. Remember: You don't need to diagnose someone to recognize that their behaviour is harmful. Sometimes healing means giving people less access to you. 🌿 therapycoveco #AdultBullying #PsychologyFacts #ToxicPeople #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries

  2. 1 day ago

    🚩 NARCISSISM: Recognize the Signs & Protect Your Peace Narcissistic traits can involve a strong

    . 🚩 NARCISSISM: Recognize the Signs & Protect Your Peace Narcissistic traits can involve a strong need for control, admiration, and validation, often masking insecurity, shame, or a fragile ego. 🚩 Common patterns: • Manipulation, guilt-tripping & blame-shifting • Double standards & lack of empathy • Turning your boundaries into a problem • Jealousy, competition & constant criticism • Making you feel guilty for defending yourself • Trying to control your emotions, choices & independence 🌿 How to protect yourself: ✅ Set firm boundaries. ✅ Stop over-explaining and defending. ✅ Stay emotionally regulated. ✅ Limit personal information. ✅ Stop seeking their approval. ✅ Prioritize your peace. ❤️ You are not responsible for managing someone else's ego or emotions. ਆਪਣੀ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਦੀ ਰੱਖਿਆ ਕਰਨਾ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਹੱਕ ਹੈ। ❤️ 📌 Narcissistic traits don't automatically mean someone has NPD. therapycoveco 🌿 #BrownTikTok #PunjabiMentalHealth #SouthAsianMentalHealth #PunjabiMentalHealth

  3. 2 days ago

    The Annoying Aunty Traits EXPLAINED

    . The Annoying Aunty Traits EXPLAINED. No filter. *1. Hoarding / Stockpiling* Grew up with scarcity. No resources. So now she hoards everything like it's going to disappear. *2. Fear mongering, always anxious, projecting fears on you* Grew up in uncertainty. Immigrant generation. Scarcity mindset. Nervous system is stuck in survival mode so everything feels like a threat. *3. Controlling & Judgemental* No frame of reference in a new country. Conformity = safe. Your unusual choices feel risky to her. Needs community approval to feel okay. *4. Always talking about herself / Main character syndrome* Was overlooked growing up so now she overcompensates. Sees other women as competition for resources / attention. Anxious attachment. Zero sum thinking — if you get attention, she thinks she gets zero. *5. Complaining 24/7* Physical complaints were the only way she was allowed to express herself. No language for mental health. Complaining is how she gets care and love because she doesn't know how else to connect. *6. Blunt, rude, ignorant, insensitive* Never learned how to sugarcoat anything because she was in survival mode. Grew up in an echo chamber where everyone talks like that. Thinks tough love is normal. Just projecting her own rough past onto you. *7. "What will people say??"* Conformity feels safer. Community opinion was literally how she measured if she was a good parent / good family. Her survival wiring says community acceptance = belonging = someone will help you when you need it. This is why they are like that. Which one do you notice the most in your family? Drop it below. #foryoupage #fyp #southasian #browntiktok #therapytok

  4. 3 days ago

    *People pleasing isn't just being "nice" — it can train people how to treat you.* This is for my

    . *People pleasing isn't just being "nice" — it can train people how to treat you.* This is for my fawners. 🤍 When we fawn to keep the peace, we might unintentionally teach people that our boundaries are negotiable. Here's how it can escalate: *1. Operant Conditioning:* You say yes when you mean no to avoid conflict. They learn: push a little = she'll agree. *2. Boundary Testing:* The small asks get bigger. Being late, guilt-tripping, raising their voice — to see what you'll tolerate. *3. Desensitization:* What once felt not okay starts to feel normal. You minimize it. *4. Escalation - Aggression:* When pleasing stops working, they may escalate to intimidation, yelling, or aggression to get the old response. This is NOT your fault. Fawning is a survival response your nervous system learned to keep you safe. *How to prevent / interrupt the pattern:* *Before:* Get clear on your non-negotiables. Practice small nos. "Let me think about it and get back to you" buys you time. *During:* Use short, calm boundaries. "I want us both to feel safe, I need to pause." Don't JADE (justify, argue, defend, explain). Give space, keep exits clear, prioritize safety over being liked. *When to call it and go no contact:* If your boundaries are consistently violated, you feel drained after every interaction, apologies happen without change, you walk on eggshells, and your mental health is suffering — despite repair attempts — it may be time to create distance. Protecting your peace is not punishment, it's protection. If you feel unsafe at any point, leave and get support. You don't have to stay to prove you're kind. You deserve relationships that feel safe, respectful, and supportive. What is one small boundary you are practicing this week? Share below 👇 --- This is educational content, not therapy. Follow for more gentle tools: therapycoveco #peoplepleasing #fyp #foryoupagw #boundaries #therapytok

  5. 22 Oct

    WEIRDO PSYCHOLOGY - Negative Energy From Adults To KIDS 🧒 👶 👧 It's not about the child

    . WEIRDO PSYCHOLOGY - Negative Energy From Adults To KIDS 🧒 👶 👧 It's not about the child. It's about what the child triggers in them. When love felt conditional growing up, everyone feels like competition — even a 10-year-old. This is why some adults mock, one-up, or go cold when a child shines. It's an unhealed wound, not a personality flaw. Protect the child, not the discomfort. Have you seen this dynamic? 👇 #innerchild #healing #traumatok #fyp #foryoupage

  6. 20 Oct

    Everyone knows the 7 sins but no one teaches the ANTIDOTES

    . Everyone knows the 7 sins but no one teaches the ANTIDOTES. The Guru Granth Sahib Ji already gave the answer: *Chor → Virtue:* Lobh/Mari-Neet (Greed) → *Santokh* (Contentment) Moh (Attachment) → *Daya* (Compassion) / Detachment Krodh (Anger) → *Nimrata* (Humility) Kaam (Lust) → *Sat* (Truth / Discipline) Hankaar (Pride) → *Pyaar + Seva* (Love + Service) Your sins aren't who you are. They are chor stealing your Sukh. Stop feeding the chor. Which chor is stealing from you most right now? #5Chor #PunjabiMentalHealth #Gurbani #SikhTeachings #punjabitiktok

  7. 14 Oct

    If you're not part of the solution, at least don't be part of the problem.🗣️🗣️🗣️ That's what

    . If you're not part of the solution, at least don't be part of the problem.🗣️🗣️🗣️ That's what enabling is. Your silence to the suffering individual and allegiance to the abuser IS the support system for the toxic person to keep going. *Why do people do it? 4 reasons:* *1. Hierarchy -* Vadda kaun hai, usdi suno. Respect is by age, not by action. Even if the elder is wrong, you don't correct them. *2. Bystander -* Everyone thinks someone else will say something. So 10 people watch, no one speaks, because speaking alone feels unsafe. *3. Benefit -* Jithe fayda, uthe wafadari. Some side with the powerful person because it gives them peace, favours, or they don't become the next target. *4. Love the drama -* Some don't want peace. Peace is boring. They add fuel to both sides and then say "Hayye mainu ta pata hi nahi si." If you watch it happen and do nothing, you are part of the problem. #fyp #therapytok #southasian #browntiktok #punjabitiktok

  8. 13 Oct

    🦃Happy Thanksgiving🍽️😋 Sitting down with my niece after thanksgiving dinner for another few

    . 🦃Happy Thanksgiving🍽️😋 Sitting down with my niece after thanksgiving dinner for another few questions about teen life! #fyp #viral #foryoupage #therapytok #thanksgiving

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Title: "Therapy Cove Counselling" Host: Amrita Sandhu, Registered Clinical Counsellor Description: Join Amrita Sandhu, a registered clinical counsellor, on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and rewarding change. In this podcast, we'll explore the complexities of mental health, relationships, and personal growth. Through candid conversations, real-life examples, and evidence-based insights, we'll navigate the pathways to healing and transformation. Topics We'll Explore: - *Mental health and wellness* - *Self-care and self-compassion* - *Relationships and communication* - *Personal growth and development* - *Trauma, anxiety, and depression* What to Expect: - *Honest and vulnerable conversations* - *Practical tips and strategies* - *Inspiring stories of resilience and growth* - *Expert insights and advice* Join the Conversation: Subscribe to Therapy Cove Counselling and join a community of individuals committed to growth, healing, and self-discovery. Let's explore the pathways to healing together. Connect with Us: - *Website:* www.therapycovecounselling.com - *Instagram:* @therapycoveco - *Tiktok:* @therapy.cove Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or counseling. If you're struggling with mental health issues, please seek help from a qualified therapist or healthcare professional.

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