How Trauma Changes the Brain
Trauma can profoundly alter the brain. I explain what those changes look like and how they can affect our mental well-being.
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Manmeet Rattu
Sep 253 min
Ask Dr. Mini: On People-Pleasing and Attachment Styles
In this edition of Ask Dr. Mini, Dr. Mini answers a question about how to stop people-pleasing and different relationship attachment styles.
Manmeet Rattu
Sep 95 min
The Five Koshas: Unveiling the Layers of Your Being
In yoga philosophy, the concept of the Five Koshas describes energetic layers that interweave and create the wholeness of our being.
Manmeet Rattu
Aug 223 min
Ask Dr. Mini: On Communicating Your Needs & Setting Boundaries
In this edition of Ask Dr. Mini, Dr. Mini answers questions about expressing your feelings and needs as well as setting boundaries.
Manmeet Rattu
Aug 125 min
What is Sadfishing? And Are You Unintentionally Doing It?
Sadfishing is a complex behavior that can be both a cry for help and a reflection of unmet needs for connection and validation.
Manmeet Rattu
Jul 257 min
The Case for Making Fear Into Your Biggest Asset
As natural as it may be, fear does not have to control us. On the contrary, when we face our fears, we discover our own strength.
Manmeet Rattu
Jun 305 min
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Lessons from My Latest Bodybuilding Competition
Although bodybuilding is often misunderstood as a vanity sport, I often find parallels between my physical training and personal growth.
Manmeet Rattu
May 3012 min
Reclaiming My Narrative: How I Overcame Trauma and Found Self-Love
Before I learned to love myself, I was a passive communicator driven by the need to please others. Here’s how I got to where I am today.
Manmeet Rattu
May 15 min
What is Internalized Oppression? & How It Prevents Self-Love
Internalized oppression is a toxic and yet prevalent social phenomenon that stops many of us from being able to give and receive love.
Manmeet Rattu
Jul 27, 20237 min
5 Steps To Manage Depression Using Behavioral Activation: No Pills Required!
It’s no secret that our mood impacts our energy. When we are feeling depressed we become less active. The less active we are, the fewer...
Manmeet Rattu
Jul 22, 20235 min
How to go from being a "Worrier" to a Warrior
Are you constantly worried about something? Are you worried about a lot of things? Maybe everything?? Do you stop worrying, only for...
Manmeet Rattu
Jul 14, 20236 min
The Science of Building Hope through Fitness
Have you ever noticed how a lot of people in the fitness community seem to be super energized, positive, and generally happy? Like how do...
Manmeet Rattu
Jul 7, 20237 min
Perfectionism: Is it really a bad thing?
Having high standards has become more attractive, especially with accessibility from online resources and social media. I personally love...
Manmeet Rattu
Jun 30, 202310 min
Catastrophic Thinking and 13 Other Types of Thinking Errors
“Nothing good ever happens to me.” “People are just out for me, so I can never trust anyone.” “I’m just an unlucky person.” “I’ll never...
Manmeet Rattu
Jun 23, 20236 min