60 episodes
The Active Optimist Irina Erickson
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 16 Ratings
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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!
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Body Dysmorphia & Depression
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?
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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. -
What is Reparenting? And Why It's Important for Your Mental Health
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!
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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. -
The Power of Escapism: The benefits of distraction on stress
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.
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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. -
Body Image, Trauma, and Your Mental Health
In continuation to last week's episode, on this week's episode we're talking about the important connection between body image, trauma processing, and mental health.
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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. -
Tackling Body Image and Your Mental Health
On this week's episode we're talking about the important connection between body image and mental health. It is my opinion that we can NEVER separate our body image with our mental health. We are both in and are our bodies. I discuss 3 very popular approaches to throw out the window! And lastly I share what has helped me get to where I am now – *hint* none of them involved the gym or a diet.
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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. -
My Morning Routine Is Not "It Girl" Approved and That's OK
And I'm proud of it. On this week's episode, I'm back and come pleading: can we please stop with guilting people over the morning pages, the journaling, the meditation, the drinking lemon-infused water, and the yoga? Your worth is not dictated on how productive you are nor how aesthetically pleasing your day is. So what is a good morning routine, then?
In truth, life is messy so let's not get lost in the ideas that social media puts forth. Put your depression or whatever-less-than-ideal-mental health on top of that. I also share a how to release yourself from the "shoulds" that make us feel worst and feed on our insecurities and inadequacies.
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.
Customer Reviews
Was never a fan of podcasts till this one!
Irina sheds light on the many caveats and intricacies of depression. This podcast came at the perfect time for me - not only has it helped with my own personal healing, it’s also given me more space to reflect on the lifestyle changes I want for myself moving forward. One of my favorite episodes speak about mind-gut connections, a major outlet I had once overlooked. Would highly recommend this podcast to all of my friends and family. Irina ensures the information shared is easily digestible and applicable. Truly not one to be missed!
Expanding, Hopeful, and Intelligent
This podcast is so expanding. Irina talks about many relatable, real world topics — many of which need to be talked about more. I love that this podcast breaks barriers, also bringing a fresh youthful perspectiveS (yes with an S!). There are many guest on this podcast — which I love — all of which share their own experiences adding more richness/expansion. The episodes are also filled with scholarly research, that adds lots of relevant substance. A must listen!
Whole hearted podcast
I really enjoy listening to this weekly podcast. The show focuses on depression, but I feel anyone looking to build a more holistic life will find value in the episodes. Irina shares so many nuggets of truth and personal stories in an engaging and accessible manner. I encourage you to give this podcast a listen!