Positively Chill is a weekly podcast and musical journey, exploring the profound impact of music, uncovering lyrics that resonate with themes of mental health challenges... or lyrics that are just rad. Each week, listen to strategies for a positive mindset and ways to navigate mental health issues, such as social anxiety, trauma, forgiveness, and overthinking. Music can heal, so let's heal together. Unwind & soak up some good vibes and musical therapy.
90s R&B, the best genre of all time. In this episode, I discuss some of my favorite 90s R&B lyrics, authenticity and something called The Window of Tolerance, which is our sweet spot for dealing with intense emotions and stress. Plus some strategies for hitting that sweet spot, which can help combat anger, panic, irritability, anxiety, fight-or-flight instincts and disconnection. And this episode made me realize I don't know how to spell authenticity. Cool, right? Songs in this e...
4 Sept 2024
British Artists & How to Deal with Rumination
Send us a textBritish Invasion! Not really, but songs by Brits, plus how to deal with worrying and rumination. And a 4-part exercise that can help keep worrying at bay. Also, a story about fire ants and Phantom of the Opera (??) - it all works together, I promise. Songs in this episode:Dancing In The Moonlight by Toploader,You Do Something To Me by Paul Weller,Worried About Ray by The Hooisers.Say hi on Instagram @positively_chill
22 Aug 2024
Alt-RnB, Manifestation and Why It Works
Two Alt-RnB songs, two quick manifestation exercises and the science behind why it works, cuz you know your girl loves the science.Songs in this episode:Manifest by RUBII,Self by Cleo SolSay hi on Instagram @positively_chill
8 Aug 2024
Adele, Heartbreak & Negative Memories
The queen of love & heartbreak, the musical goddess, Adele! I also discuss the science behind negative memories, why tacos are the best and lucha libre wrestling costumes. How do any of these things relate? Tune in and find out :)
Songs from this episode:
Easy On Me by Adele,
Someone Like You by Adele,
When We Were Young by Adele
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30 Jul 2024
Classic Rock Summer songs & anxiety as a habit
Can anxiety be a habit? I discuss the loop of Trigger >> Behavior >> Reward. Plus some classic rock summer jams, and a bit on avoidance.
Songs in this episode:
Blister In The Sun by Violent Femmes,
Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie,
Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts
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20 Jul 2024
90s Alt-Rock & Do One Thing Different
This episode is slightly different than others. I talk about the book “Do One Thing Different: Ten Simple Ways to Change Your Life” by Bill O’Hanlon, confess my love of book reports & 90s alt-rock, and discuss ways to make changes in your life.
Songs in this episode:
Tonight, Tonight by Smashing Pumpkins
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12 Jul 2024
Dream pop songs, tough conversations & gaining confidence
In this episode, I discuss dealing with tough conversations and how to be more confident, including a hot balloon metaphor. Where I am going with that metaphor?? Tune in and find out :)
Songs in this episode:
July by Noah Cyrus,
Show Me How by Men I Trust,
Confidence by Ocean Alley,
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28 Jun 2024
Neo-soul, Indie-pop & Coping Strategies
In this episode, I discuss neo-soul and indie-pop songs, coping strategies and an interesting metaphor for letting go. Hope you will listen and chill out :)
Songs in this episode:
Back in 74 by Jungle,
Good Luck, Babe! by Chappell Roan,
Linger (cover) by Royel Otis,
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21 Jun 2024
Summer classic rock mix, arrival fallacy & resilience
In this episode, I discuss classic rock songs, arrival fallacy, impact basis and how to be more resilient. Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to summer music. Hope you will listen and chill out :)
Songs in this episode:
The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy,
Badlands by Bruce Springsteen,
American Girl by Tom Petty,
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21 Jun 2024
Summer classic rock, arrival fallacy & resilience
In this episode, I discuss classic rock songs, arrival fallacy, impact basis and how to be more resilient. Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to summer music. Hope you will listen and chill out :)
Songs in this episode:
The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy,
Badlands by Bruce Springsteen,
American Girl by Tom Petty,
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14 Jun 2024
Summer songs & slowing down
In this episode, I discuss summer songs, how to slow down, Stress Reduction Theory and why I am a good wingwoman :) Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to summer music. Hope you will listen and chill out.
Songs in this episode:
Please Please Please by Sabrina Carpenter*
Feels Like Summer by Childish Gambino,
Badfish by Sublime,
This Girl by Kungs & Cookin’ on 3 Burners,
*explicit lyrics
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6 Jun 2024
New Wave, burnout & the need for rest
In this episode, I discuss New Wave songs, burnout, healing from trauma, and the need for rest, without apologies. Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to music :) Hope you will listen and chill out.
Songs in this episode:
Psycho Killer by Talking Heads,
Dance Hall Days by Wang Chung,
Just Like Heaven by The Cure
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30 May 2024
Eclectic mix & toxicity
Join me for the 6th episode of Positively Chill! Each week we go on a musical journey - exploring impactful lyrics, mental health insights, and strategies for a positive mindset. In this episode, I discuss more of my favorite feel-good songs, including some heavy metal and hip-hop, and how these songs relate to toxicity. Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to music :) Hope you will listen and chill out.
Songs in this episode:
Toxicity by System Of A Down,
Electric Relaxation by A Tribe Called Quest,
Electric Love by Børns
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23 May 2024
Female rockers, vulnerability & authenticity
Join me for the 5th episode of Positively Chill! Each week we go on a musical journey - exploring impactful lyrics, mental health insights, and strategies for a positive mindset. In this episode, I discuss more of my favorite feel-good songs by badass female rockers and how these songs relate to vulnerability and authenticity. Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to music :) Hope you will listen and chill out.
Songs in this episode:
Hand In Pocket by Alanis Morissette,
I Dare You by The Regrettes,
Alone by Heart
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17 May 2024
Feel-good songs, regret & perfectionism
Join me for the fourth episode of Positively Chill! Each week we go on a musical journey - exploring impactful lyrics, mental health insights, and strategies for a positive mindset. In this episode, I discuss more of my favorite feel-good songs and how these songs relate to perfectionism, regret and counterfactual thinking. Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to music :) Hope you will listen and chill out.
Songs in this episode:
Everything In Its Right Place by NTO (Radiohead cover),
Dancing On My Own by Robyn,
Wonderwall by Oasis
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9 May 2024
80s songs & dealing with disappointment
Join me for the third episode of Positively Chill! Each week we go on a musical journey - exploring impactful lyrics, mental health insights, and strategies for a positive mindset. In this episode, I discuss more of my favorite feel-good songs and how these songs relate to introverts, disappointment & failure and exercise for mental health. Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to music :) Hope you will listen and chill out.
80s-themed song list:
Who Can It Be Now by Men at Work,
Maneater by Hall & Oates,
Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
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30 Apr 2024
70s songs & why we otherthink
Join me for the second episode of Positively Chill! Each week we go on a musical journey - exploring impactful lyrics, mental health insights, and strategies for a positive mindset. In this episode, I discuss more of my favorite feel-good songs and how these songs relate to overthinking, kindness, zombies and staying playful & weird. Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to music :) Hope you will listen and chill out.
70s-themed song list:
Lovely Day by Bill Withers,
I Wanna Be Sedated by The Ramones,
Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen
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25 Apr 2024
Positivity playlist, appreciating the little things & giving power to others
Join me for the first episode of Positively Chill! On this episode, I discuss my favorite feel-good songs and how these songs relate to fearlessness, sunlight for mental health, appreciating the little things and giving power to others. Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to music :) Hope you will listen and chill out.
Songs in this episode:
Murder on the Dance Floor by Sophie Ellis-Bexter,
Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra,
This Is The Day by The The,
Better Man by Pearl Jam,
Be Yourself by Audioslave
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