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Unwind the Mind

A youth-run podcast by My State of Mind. We are here to talk about day-to-day struggles and conversations in the mental health scene. Online school, maintaining relationships during a pandemic, and so much more! My State of Mind is a youth-run, global nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health.
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Episodes

Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala, Filipina Journalist & Documentary Filmmaker/Producer of Delikado: Protecting the Land & Defenders of Palawan | Unwind the Mind Season 3: On Writers & Journalists

Welcome to Unwind the Mind's 3rd Season! As we embark on this new season, we are focusing the intersection between digestible Psychology and how today's writers and journalists of all ages share their truth and knowledge on the power of words. How can words move someone to improve their wellbeing? This season's host & My State of Mind founder, Macy Lee, interview mentors, peers, and friends in this podcast's new season and focus. On this episode: We have Filipina journalist & documentary...

Oct 17, 202223 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Jireh Deng, Poet/Writer/Journalist & Contributor to LA Times, NPR, etc. Share Storytelling on Queerness, Advocacy, & East LA | Unwind the Mind Season 3: On Writers & Journalists

Welcome to Unwind the Mind's 3rd Season! As we embark on this new season, we are focusing the intersection between digestible Psychology and how today's writers and journalists of all ages share their truth and knowledge on the power of words. How can words move someone to improve their wellbeing? This season's host & My State of Mind founder, Macy Lee, interview mentors, peers, and friends in this podcast's new season and focus. On this episode: Jireh Deng, a wonderful poet, writer, & j...

Oct 17, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Katrina Zara, My State of Mind's Foundational Members & Long Time Psychology Writer/Blogger on Journeys & Change | Unwind the Mind Season 3: On Writers & Journalists

Welcome to Unwind the Mind's 3rd Season! As we embark on this new season, we are focusing the intersection between digestible Psychology and how today's writers and journalists of all ages share their truth and knowledge on the power of words. How can words move someone to improve their wellbeing? This season's host & My State of Mind founder, Macy Lee, interview mentors, peers, and friends in this podcast's new season and focus. On this episode: Katrina Zara, one of the founding members of ...

Oct 17, 202230 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Asra Nomani of WSJ & New York Times Opinion on Education, Psychology, & Advocating for Minorities | Unwind the Mind Season 3: On Writers & Journalists

Welcome to Unwind the Mind's 3rd Season! As we embark on this new season, we are focusing the intersection between digestible Psychology and how today's writers and journalists of all ages share their truth and knowledge on the power of words. How can words move someone to improve their wellbeing? This season's host & My State of Mind founder, Macy Lee, interview mentors, peers, and friends in this podcast's new season and focus. On this episode: Asra Nomani from the Wall Street Journal &amp...

Oct 17, 202241 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Wellness Advocacy with Bea Gemperle

Macy speaks with Bea Gemperle, a Swiss-Filipina wellness advocate based in London & Barcelona, sharing stories on growing up in different places, finding her Filipina identity abroad, and great outlets for reflection and self expression.

Mar 14, 202241 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Teamwork & Work-Life Balance with Monday Off

Macy speaks with Lex Celera, Nina Carlos-Reyes, and Kathrina Crisostomo from Monday Off, a Manila and US based consulting agency specializing in design where the co-founders share their love and passion for art and culture and how these all intersect with mental health & wellness

Mar 14, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 9

Spirituality, Meditation, and the Art of Yoga with Nick Daez

We talk with Nick Daez, yoga instructor, artist, and wellness advocate based on La Union Philippines on self love and community, as well as how everything in the universe will align once we take care of ourselves! Follow Nick and his work on Instagram: @nickdaez

Mar 02, 202245 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Let's Talk About Mental Health in Indonesia

In this very casual episode, our Indonesian chapter members hopped in a call and had a discussion on mental health in Indonesia and how the situation around then effects their own well-being.

Oct 26, 202122 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Mental Health in College with Kunal Pai

Macy & Kunal discuss Kunal’s story with mental health, starting his podcast Chai with Pai and what inspired him to start this platform. After, they talk more on being able to balance things on college and how to deal and cope with in-person classes at UC Davis.

Oct 14, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Personal Relationship with Body Image and Self Love

In this episode hosted by the My State of Mind Greece team, a discussion about personal experiences and how they have affected them will take place. Special thanks to our hosts, Natalia Kostourou and Nikos Vekrakos!

Sep 22, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Filipinos in California

This episode features Macy Lee and our newest members of the executive team, Vince Inciong and Faith Wu. This introduction to Season 2 will feature their experiences with moving from different countries, embracing one's culture & identity as Filipinos and some insight on mental health struggles that our audience might resonate with moving forward.

Sep 17, 202158 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Mental Health in Zimbabwe

In this new episode, our hosts Tanatswa Chikaura and Tatenda Kambeu discuss the current mental health scene in Zimbabwe along with a few suggestions on how governments can better tackle the ongoing issues.

Jun 23, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Trust and Safety in Relationships

In this episode, My State of Mind members discuss about their thoughts on trust and safety in our relationships with other people, and whether they can be restored once broken.

May 28, 202127 min

Homesickness & Personal Growth Through the Eyes of International Students

In this very casual episode, our hosts Gabriela Sabalza and Katrina Rodriguez discuss what it's like to be international students in Australia during a pandemic and how this can affect all aspects of one's life. Alongside that, they get more into detail about their stories of personal growth, hustle culture pressures and more.

May 08, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 6

The Mental Health Scene at UC Davis & Our Club Story

Hosted by the My State of Mind at UC Davis officers Finn Taylor, Hastings Lorman, Ritz Tolentino, Katrina Zara and Claire Kwok share with MSOM founder Macy Lee their experiences starting a branch of the non profit at Davis and their personal tips on managing college and mental health; stay tuned at the end for a sweet discussion on all things UC Davis!

Apr 29, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Fear of the Future, College Talk, and Growing Up

In this episode, high schoolers from My State of Mind gather to talk about the impending doom that is the future and how they cope with switching their education online during the last, if not most important, years of high school before college.

Apr 22, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Language Stigma, Mental Health Misconceptions, & Familial Values.

In this episode, our hosts discuss the prevalent issue of language stigma such as joking about mental illnesses and misusing psychological terms like depression, anxiety, OCD, etc. Moreover, they talk more about mental health misconceptions and how different cultures and beliefs handle the topic of mental health.

Mar 30, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Online Schooling, Hope, & Optimism.

Join us in our very first episode as we tackle the ins and outs of online schooling, finding hope amidst all the issues happening around the world right now, practicing optimism, and other life updates from our hosts!

Feb 21, 202135 min

Welcome to Unwind the Mind

Welcome to Unwind the Mind! In this introduction, Macy Lee, Katrina Rodriguez, and David Zhou introduce the concept behind Unwind the Mind and what you can expect in future episodes. Get ready for casual conversations about wellbeing and day-to-day discussions regarding mental health. Unwind the Mind is a podcast by the international nonprofit organization, My State of Mind.

Feb 21, 20212 min
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