Welcome to Mental Defense, the podcast for guided meditations, mental health, and emotional well-being! Learn alongside Sierra Rivas, graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Intern, about the world of mental health through the lens of martial arts, yoga, and meditation principles in therapeutic practices.
If you have ever experienced a panic attack you know how frightening they can be. They occur as part of a normal physiological response called the fight or flight response. When panic sets in, this survival instinct overrides your rational thoughts so it can be difficult to navigate your thoughts and feelings during this time. This episode is designed to be listened to during a panic attack as a gentle talk-down, but can also be used for anxiety and general coping that can be studied and used at another time.
14 Sept 2021
Episode 3 - Letting Go
Surrender is a form of acceptance. It takes great humility, which is the greatest of strengths. We explore the concept of surrender with the question: if the past is not here right now, then how am I keeping it alive? When we let go, or lesson, emotional pain, we have more room in our lives for peace, happiness, success, joy, gratitude, and love.
2 Sept 2021
Episode 1 - Loving Kindness
Loneliness distorts the perceptions we have of our relationships. Healing these cognitive distortions starts with healing the relationship with the self. It is important to root deeply into our empathy and practice loving-kindness towards ourselves and all living beings. This podcast and meditation can help alleviate feelings of loneliness as we navigate connection across physical barriers during COVID-19.
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