The Re-Patterning Podcast

Re-Patterning Your Mind: A New Approach to Mental Health

The Re-Patterning Podcast

Show Notes

In this final episode of season one of The Re-Patterning Podcast, Arden Leigh reflects on their journey through mental health, magick, and personal growth, and shares the insights she learned along the way. Arden voices her critiques of the mental health industry, emphasizing the need for a new paradigm that focuses on understanding and reclaiming agency over one's mental health. She also discusses the importance of recognizing learned behaviors from childhood, the impact of spiritual experiences, and the role of gratitude in counteracting negativity bias. The season concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in self-examination and embrace their power in navigating mental wellness.

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Produced by Tomi Trembath of the Keymaster Collective. Theme music by Andrew Means. Video animations by Mortis & Madriax. Cover photo of Arden by Al Alvarez. Logo by Adeline Dally Soothteller. Thumbnail design by Amal Desai

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