Mind in Pieces
Real teens, real talk. People love to speculate about teenagers and what goes on inside their minds. As young adults, we all face our own demons even if it may not appear that way from the outside. In this podcast, I sit down with some of my peers to discuss their personal struggles with mental health, academic pressure, trauma, family issues, substance abuse, self-doubt, and more. Artwork by Sam Gundotra.
Episodes
70 episodes
Intentional
Dealing with depression can often consume your life. This week, I sit down with a friend who has been very intentional in his efforts to cope with his depression. We discuss family, mental health, religion, and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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1:05:58
Crashing
When we constantly put so much pressure on ourselves, all it takes is one little thing to go wrong for our world to come crashing down. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows what it's like to reach that breaking point. We discuss religi...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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1:02:01
Invalid
**Trigger Warning** For those of us who struggle with mental health, we often invalidate our experiences by convincing ourselves that we are "faking it" or that "someone else has it worse." This week, I sit down with a friend who often discredi...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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1:17:28
Worthless
**Trigger Warning** When you've been mistreated by others in the past, it's easy to feel like you're worthless. This week, I sit down with a friend to discuss her past trauma, mental health, and sense of self. We discuss sensitive topics like s...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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1:04:05
Vicious Cycle
It's easy to get trapped in a vicious cycle where you feel like you can never get out, especially when it comes to mental health. This week, I sit down with a friend to talk about his struggles with mental health, body image, self-worth and mor...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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1:07:52
"I Love You"
This week, my wonderful roommate ventures over to my side of the room to talk about her upbringing and the challenges that have shaped her. We discuss her struggle with identity, self-image, family, and health as well as why she always says, "I...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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1:08:13
Boston Update!
I'm finally moved in! For the most up to date info about when new episodes go live, follow @mindinpiecespodcast on Instagram! Thanks for bearing with me guys!
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1:15
Terrified: Where Are They Now?
This week, I'm checking back in with my guest from Episode 15 "Terrified" to see what she's dealt with this past year including the trials and tribulations of college. We discuss sensitive topics like anxiety, depression, and body image which m...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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1:05:15
Spiral: Where Are They Now?
This episode kicks off a series I'll be doing where I check back in with previous podcast guests! These episodes will be labeled as "Season 2" with the name of their original episode in front in case you'd like to go back and listen to it. I'll...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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1:02:24
Isolated
Whether you're dealing with something heavy or simply an introverted person, it's easy to become isolated. This week, I sit down with a friend whose music has created what he calls "an addiction to sadness." We discuss sensitive topics like dea...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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1:03:41
Stuck
Feeling stuck can make it difficult to have hope for the future. This week, I sit down with a friend whose home environment, friendships, and personal struggles made life feel stagnant. We discuss sensitive topics like sexual assault, abuse, su...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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1:09:12
Suffocating
Trying to keep a part of yourself hidden from others can be suffocating. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows the pain of both keeping a secret and having that secret be exposed by someone else. We discuss sensitive topics like sexual ...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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1:01:58
Blur
Looking back on painful memories can sometimes be a blur as our mind tries to protect us from what we've experienced. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows that feeling to discuss her family dynamic, anxiety, and general fear of the unk...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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48:19
Burden
Feeling like you're a burden to those around you can make it difficult to reach out for help. Luckily, my guest this week was able to ignore that voice and seek out the support he needed for dealing with anxiety and depression. We discuss sensi...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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48:49
Volcano
Sometimes when you don't address what you're feeling, the pressure of your emotions can build up until the point where everything you've been pushing down erupts like a volcano. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows what it's like to ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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1:04:59
Identity
Many of us struggle to discover who we are, but my guest this week has had to look within himself at a specific aspect of identity —his gender identity. In this episode, we chat about his experiences with divorce, depression, and being transgen...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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1:20:01
My Journey: Part 2
Here is part 2 of my story. Thanks to Jackson for sitting down with me! Again, we discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.
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Season 1
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1:27:07
My Journey: Part 1
For episode 50, I'm finally telling my own story. Stay tuned for part 2 of this episode which will be posted Monday night. Like many other episodes, we discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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1:07:24
Eloping With the Truth
Thanks so much to Joyce and Anna for having me on the show! Go check out more episodes from Eloping With the Truth here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
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Season 1
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1:11:00
Black Lives Matter
I wanted to share what I've been feeling. Please give it a listen. Places to donate:https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate
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Season 1
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6:10
Spiderweb
**Trigger Warning** This episode contains graphic discussions about eating disorders and suicide. Please use discretion. My guest this week has battled her own mind for many years, and she describes her thought patterns as spiderwebs, br...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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1:28:00
Perspective
Your perspective can shape the way you view the world. This week, I sit down with a friend who always tries to understand where others are coming from, and we discuss dealing with injuries, body image, race, and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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1:01:32
Sacrifice
Sometimes you have to give up things that you love on your journey towards a greater goal. My guest this week knows how difficult it can be to make sacrifices, but he also knows that it's often these sacrifices that make it all the more rewardi...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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37:24