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!
The Active Optimist
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Podcast Overview
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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4/2/2021
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Recent Episodes
June 7, 2022
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? Thank you for supporting the podcast! Follow me on Instagram @the.activeoptimist and find me on TikTok @theactiveopti...
May 17, 2022
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 ...
May 10, 2022
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. Thank you for supporting the podcast! Follow me on Instagram @the.activeoptimist and find me on TikTok @thea...
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