Hosted by artist and activist Myiya Imani, "On My's Mind" (formerly "Monday’s with My") is a podcast dedicated to learning and unlearning, changing perspectives, and unpacking anything and everything. From mental health and family dynamics, to the latest trends and hot takes, to dating and trying new things - this podcast explores it all. Grab a matcha and some headphones, and join your host as she shares what's on her mind.
Alcohol has become almost a staple in our lives – we rely on it to help us socialize, unwind, celebrate, and cope with life’s difficulties. It’s normalized as an everyday beverage, often consumed with breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner, or just because. Most of us have heard others say they “need a drink”, if we haven’t said so ourselves. But do we ~really~ need that drink?
Our relationships with alcohol can be such a personal, sensitive, and even confusing topic, which is exactly why I’m diving into it. This episode is not to shame or embarrass anyone, or to make a moral statement – it’s simply a topic I find interesting and worth discussing, and I hope you do too!
Follow me on Instagram: @onmysmind (https://www.instagram.com/onmysmind)
Intro/outro music: Where the Childs Things R by @goutzekillah (http://instagram.com/goutzekillah)
Alcohol and Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Healthline (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/alcohol-good-or-bad)
28 Jun 2024
Reflect & Redirect
WE’RE BACK! Forreal this time.
After a few months away ✨reflecting and redirecting✨ I’m back with a podcast rebrand and a renewed excitement for the show. On My’s Mind is a show where I talk about anything and everything – from mental health to relationships, to current events and social trends. My mind is always racing and I have so many thoughts about so many things. I’ll still talk about mental health and wellness because that’s my ~thing~ but I have sooo much more that I want to share, so it only felt right to expand the podcast to cover it all! This week, I’m talking about all things podcast rebrand, and sharing more about where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to lately. I hope you enjoy this episode and the new-ish show, and that you’ll stick around!
Editor’s note: I recorded the second half of the show when I was regaining my voice after losing it from being sick, so if I sound quieter and raspier, that’s why! I’m also learning the new editing platform the Spotify for Podcasters rolled out, so bear with me!
Show Instagram: @onmysmind (https://www.instagram.com/onmysmind)
Intro/outro music: Where the Childs Things R by @goutzekillah (http://instagram.com/goutzekillah)
5 Feb 2024
CATCHING UP | Life Changes, Health, Friendship, Travel & More!
Welcome back to season two of Mondays with My!
I took a little break, longer than expected, but I'm back and excited for more episodes and more engagement with all of you. I hope you are too!
In this first episode of 2024, I'm keeping it casual and unstructured, just sharing what's been going on with me and my health lately, how I'm dealing with big changes, and more!
Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes content and to be a part of future episodes! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
https://instagram.com/mondayswithmy?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
18 Dec 2023
It’s Giving Scam Likely!
Why is everything so expensive? Who the hell invented the 9-5 schedule and why do they hate everyone? Why won’t Nancy Pelosi stop texting us?
In this week’s episode, I sit down with a friend to question everything and talk about all the things we dislike in life. It’s fun, it’s light hearted, it’s giving scam likely!!!
Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes content and to be a part of future episodes! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
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5 Dec 2023
Regression Is Okay Sometimes
In this week’s (short) episode, I talk about my upcoming move, how I thought my life would look at 27 vs. how it actually is, feelings of regression, and reframing my thoughts and inner dialogues surrounding progress.
I also debut a new segment called “On My(s) Mind” make a few exciting announcements!
Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes content and to be a part of future episodes! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
https://instagram.com/mondayswithmy?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
20 Nov 2023
A Season of Gratitude
As we quickly approach the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S., and kick off the winter holiday season, I’d like us all to take a moment to pause and reflect on all of the things we have ti be grateful for as well as how we exist in this world today. For this week’s episode, I invite you all to join me in a practice of gratitude, and a series of mindfulness exercises.
6 Nov 2023
Software Update | resetting our bodies, minds, and spaces
I've been in a rut lately... and unfortunately, I don't think I'm alone in that. Maybe it's the changing of seasons, or the events and anniversaries that pop up this time of year - regardless of whatever is causing this, I just know I need to reset, a refresh, a software update.
This week's episode is all about giving ourselves that change in perspective, that energy, that software update, if you will. Throughout the episode, I share some books that I've tuned to during difficult moments, as well as some habits and behaviors I try to incorporate into my daily life when trying to get into a better space mentally and emotionally. I hope these prompts, tips, and exercises are helpful, whether or not you're feeling low!
Books:
Dawn and Dusk
642 Tiny Things to Draw
Enjoying Where I'm At (dupe)
The Little Book of Mindfulness
23 Oct 2023
Staying Well During Challenging Times | Current Events & Mental Health
In this week’s episode, I give an unfiltered, unedited, brain dump of my thoughts and feelings surrounding some current events and how these events intersect with mental health.
Regardless of what you may be seeing online, know that taking care of yourself and your mental health during times like these - albeit a privilege - is healthy and necessary. You should never feel guilty for trying to keep your head above water.
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CW: this episode talks about depression, oppression, and violence in relation to current events. If this is something that is hard for you to hear, consider listening to some of the previous episodes.
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Now, and always, stay well.
11 Oct 2023
All About Dreams | dream analysis + decoding some of my dreams!
This week's episode is all about dreams!
As a sleepy girl whose head is always in the clouds, I thought it's only right that I do an episode on dreams! From different types of dreams, to sleep paralysis and astral projection, to tips and tricks for interpreting your dreams - this episode has a little bit of everything. I even decode some of my dreams in real-time to test out the different techniques.
Grab a pen and paper, jot down the 5-Step Dream Interpretation Technique, and get to decoding your dreams!
Book I use in the episode:
A Little Bit of Dreams: An Introduction to Dream Interpretation
26 Sept 2023
The Body Episode | Myths, Standards, Self-Image, & More
This week’s episode is all about the body. From cellulite to stretch marks, to the standards, stigma, and myths that influence how we feel about our bodies - it’s time to unpack and unlearn. So grab something to drink (beverage gals unite!), find a cozy place to sit and buckle up because this is a long one!
Follow me on IG: @mondayswithmy https://instagram.com/mondayswithmy?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Listen, follow & rate the show on Spotify: https://spotify.link/GEDUXuMKoDb
Email me: mondayswithm@gmail.com
11 Sept 2023
WTH is Happening Out There?? | Dating & Mental Health pt 4
Hello and welcome to another episode of Mondays with My!
This week's episode is the fourth and final episode of the Dating & Mental Health series so I thought I'd mix it up a bit and do some reddit readings!
If you're not familiar with it, Reddit is a wild place but I absolutely love it. I particularly love the two subs I've pulled each of these stories from: r/relationship_advice and r/dating_advice. Stories 2-5 are linked below (I somehow lost the link to story 1) for you to follow along, check out later, or engage in the comments. Enjoy!
Story 2 - Wedding Worries
Story 3 - Hookup Hoax
Story 4 - Girl BFFs Gotta Go!
Story 5 - Getting Ghosted?
28 Aug 2023
Does "The One" Really Exist?? | Dating & Mental Health pt 3
Have you found "the one"? Do you even think they're out there? Are soulmates scientific or an idea created by media?
In part 3 of the Dating & Mental Health series, I talk about the concepts of "the one", soulmates, fate, etc., and share a few articles that question the roots of these concepts and whether or not there's any science behind it.
If you want to check out the articles for yourself, they're linked below!
Does "The One" Really Exist? - Paired Life (https://pairedlife.com/love/doestheonereallyexisttwoschoolsofthought)
The Science Behind Soulmates - Bustle (https://www.bustle.com/articles/131713-does-the-one-exist-heres-the-science-behind-soulmates)
Are Soulmates Real, According to Science? - the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/16/soul-mates-real-science-research/)
To keep up with the conversation, share your thoughts on the topic, or suggest other dating & mental health topics to discuss in future episodes, connect with me on Instagram at @mondayswithmy (https://www.instagram.com/mondayswithmy/)!
14 Aug 2023
Good, Bad, and Cringey Dating Experiences | Dating & Mental Health pt 2
This week in part 2 of the dating and mental health series, I share my opinions, advice, thoughts, and experiences in the dating world. From good times that helped to show me what I deserve, the bad times that made me question myself and my world, to cringey dates with weird af men! Hope you enjoy!
31 Jul 2023
Taking Care of You When Looking for Love | Dating & Mental Health pt 1
Let's talk about looove!
Or like, or dislike....
This week I'm diving into dating while managing your mental health. What are some non-negotiables? How can we prioritize ourselves and our mental health while navigating the craziness of modern dating? How do you know when to cut something off? In this episode you'll hear from some fellow listeners about their experiences with dating over the years, and how it's impacted their mental health and outlook on romance and relationships. This episode is part of a new series I'm kicking off, so more good stories, tips, and advice on dating to come!
If you want to share your experiences with dating while managing mental health for a future episode, respond to the question box on Spotify or DM me on Instagram at @mondayswithmy !
Hope you enjoy this episode!
17 Jul 2023
Smash or Pass? Health & Wellness Trends of 2023
In this week’s episode, we’re playing a game of ‘smash or pass’ but with health and wellness trends! I asked you all over on Instagram to share some of your fav (or least fav) health and wellness trends to discuss along with popular trends on social media. This episode is a little unhinged… but so am I! I hope you enjoy!
Be sure to follow the show on Spotify and Instagram to participate in future episodes!
IG: @mondayswithmy
3 Jul 2023
27 Things I’ve Learned by 27
Hello and welcome back!
I’m officially in my late twenties! Wooo!
And in honor of getting older, wiser, and hotter, this week I’m sharing what I’ve learned along the way.
Enjoy!
20 Jun 2023
Childhood Trauma, Depression, and Learning to Cope
Thank you so much for the support on the very first episode of Mondays with My! The support means so much to me and I hope to keep putting out content you all like!
On this week’s episode, I start to open up about my journey with mental health. I talk about feeling “not normal” in my adolescence and not really knowing why, my diagnoses and some of the life events that have contributed to them, and some of the ways in which I manage my mental health now in my mid/late twenties.
As always, this is not medical advice, but rather me sharing my experience in hopes that it helps others feel more hopeful.
CW/TW: This episode does contain talks of disordered eating, self harm, and suicidal thoughts/ideation from approximately 16:38 to 22:06. If these topics are too much for you, I encourage you to skip past those parts noted here.
Note: I did have to re-record a few parts due to technical issues so apologies if the audio sounds different in some sections.
5 Jun 2023
Welcome to Monday’s with My | Get to Know Your Host
Hello and welcome to the first episode of Monday’s with My!
In this episode I give you a bit of background behind this podcast and why I decided to create it. I’ll share some of my vision for the show, what segments and concepts I hope to include in it, where I hope it goes in the future, and what you can expect from each episode. I also do a little get to know me segment using interesting questions from Science of People.
Thank you for tuning into this very first episode and I hope you’ll stick around!
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Follow me on Instagram: @mondayswithmy
Science of People questions: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/deep-icebreaker-questions/ (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/deep-icebreaker-questions/)
1 Jun 2023
Monday's with My | Trailer
Welcome to Monday's with My – a mental health, wellness, and lifestyle podcast created by me, your host, Myiya. This podcast is about breaking down the barriers and challenging the stigma that surrounds mental health, exploring popular wellness trends and techniques we see on social media, and trying our best to cultivate the lifestyle that makes us feel our best. It's a look inside my mind, and the minds of others, through conversations on mental health and wellness with me, you, and special guests. If you’re looking for a new mental health, wellness, and lifestyle podcast, I encourage you to give Monday’s with My a listen. Subscribe on Spotify to stay up-to-date on new episodes. I hope you’ll enjoy this show, and more than anything, I hope that you’re taking care of you, whatever that may look like.
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