My Quiet Reason: Recent Episodes
Miriam Agostinho
I'm an occupational therapist with a background in psychology and experience working in inpatient mental health. This is a podcast to supplement my writing account on Instagram. I'm a firm believer in the power of creative self-expression, and much of my IG content relates to mental health, hope, and healing. You can follow me on Instagram by searching for @my.quiet.reason, and you'll find all of my original writing content posted there. Thanks for listening, and I look forward to connecting with all of you!
Every relationship presents an opportunity for growth, but growth is a personal decision we make that no one else can control. In this episode, I discuss people I call "potential seekers" & the nature of this behavior. When we don't learn healthy boundaries in childhood, we don't develop a strong sense of self. Without a strong sense of self, we aren't able to see the people we become attached to as separate, personally responsible individuals with their own will, on their own life journey. We see them more as extensions of ourselves, & treat them as such...which makes us prone to forming codependent relationships with similarly wounded individuals, where we are trying to realize our own undeveloped potential through putting effort into another person's development instead of our own. We are bound to experience disappointment in relationships until we learn to see people as they currently are & consciously choose to invest in ourselves.
In this episode, I explore the issue of betrayal. I discuss betrayal of oneself and betrayal of others, with its roots in our early childhood experiences. I mention how betrayal can be prevented through prioritizing self-connection and establishing a secure sense of self.
In this episode, I discuss the experience of authentic understanding—which is deeply rooted in empathy and ultimately stems from the relationship we have with ourselves.
In this episode, I discuss the role of the more introverted person in society, and how a balance of introverted and extroverted tendencies is needed for us to realize our full potential as human beings.
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In this episode, I discuss the reasons why people may avoid responsibility, and how we can cope in these situations.
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Anxiety is fueled by feelings of uncertainty and helplessness. In this episode, I discuss how routine can be helpful in combating our anxiety and self-doubt, and why creating a personal routine can empower us to live healthier lives.
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In this episode, I discuss the impact of trauma on executive functioning skills, and touch upon some ways to improve our executive functioning skills during these difficult times.
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In this episode, I introduce the topic of extreme thinking, discussing some different types of distorted thoughts and why they can be problematic, as well as how to improve our thoughts to become more balanced individuals.
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How can we distinguish between healthy relationships and unhealthy relationships? What are some ways to recognize the beginning of a healthy relationship vs. the continuation of a dysfunctional pattern? In this episode, I'll cover the 3 Ps of patterns, and ways to recognize the presence of an unhealthy pattern early on in a relationship.
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