About Becoming Mentally Healthy by Paula Sweet at Absolute Mind
Discover the truth about mental health and how to take control of your mind, emotions, and life. Hosted by Paula Sweet since 2014, founder of the Absolute Mind Method, this podcast explores practical, science-backed tools and techniques to help you become mentally healthy and resilient.
Each episode dives into a wide range of topics, from interviews with mental health experts and business leaders tackling real-world mental health challenges, to discussions on the latest developments in mental health. You'll gain valuable insights, learn actionable strategies, and uncover ways to build lasting habits that positively impact your mind and life.
We believe mental health is not something you have; it's something you do. Join us on this journey as we inspire, educate, and motivate you to take charge of your mental well-being and create a healthier, happier future.
301 - The Truth About Trauma - Why Trauma Sticks & How to Rewire It
Trauma. It’s a word we throw around a lot, but do we really understand it?
Here’s the truth: Trauma isn’t about the event. It’s not the car crash. Not the violent past. Not the heartbreak. It’s about what happens inside you after. Two people can go through the same hell—one rises, the other breaks. Why? That’s what we’re digging into today.
💥 Inside this episode, we’ll unpack:
• Why PTSD affects some people but not others (and no, it’s not about “toughness”).
• How your past experiences, biology, and nervous system shape trauma responses.
• The brutal truth about why trauma lingers—and how you can finally move past it.
• How EMDR therapy can reprocess painful memories (without reliving them).
• Why your brain alters your memories every time you recall them—and how to use that to heal.
🚨 Listen up. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the past, if something still haunts you, if you can’t shake the weight of what happened—this episode is for you.
You can heal. But you have to face it. You have to take control. And it starts now.
🎧 Hit play and let’s talk about the truth of trauma—because it doesn’t have to own you.
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14 Feb 2025
300 - The Truth About Mental Health Labels
The Truth About Mental Health Labels
In this episode, we explore the impact of mental health labels and how they can sometimes hinder our progress rather than help us heal. Mental health diagnoses like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD are widely used, but what if these labels are limiting our growth?
We discuss the difference between using a label as a tool for understanding versus letting it define who you are. Learn how identifying too strongly with a diagnosis can lead to stagnation and over-pathologising normal emotions.
We’ll also explore how you can take ownership of your mental health and move beyond the labels to build a healthier future. This episode encourages self-reflection, action, and responsibility in your healing journey.
Key Points:
• The comfort and trap of mental health labels.
• How labels can limit personal growth and create false identities.
• The risk of over-pathologising normal human emotions.
• How to take responsibility for your mental health and growth.
• Tips for challenging the narrative that you’re “stuck.”
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If you’re ready to break free from the labels and take action, this episode is for you. Tune in now!
7 Feb 2025
299 - The Dark Side of Group Therapy No One Talks About!
Is group therapy really helping, or is it keeping you stuck? In this episode, I explore the hidden downsides of group therapy and why it might not be the answer you think it is. While it can offer connection and validation, many people find themselves trapped in an emotional echo chamber—repeating the same struggles rather than finding solutions. I discuss the difference between those seeking support and those seeking real change, and how to break free from therapy that’s not serving you.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by group therapy or unsure whether it’s working for you, this episode will give you the clarity you need. Let’s talk about what actually leads to growth and transformation!
🔗 Listen now!
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🔗 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes packed with science-backed tools to improve mental health.
📩 Have questions or want to share your experience with Group Therapy? Get in touch—I’d love to hear from you!
Thank you for listening, and don’t forget to share.
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4.4 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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