Kritical Moments

Peace is Not Laziness

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my podcast, Kritical Moments, where we talk about happiness and mental health like they’re real, lived experiences, not just buzzwords. I’m your host, Kriti, and today’s episode is called “Peace is Not Laziness.” I want to start with a confession. One that a lot of high-achieving people are going to recognize. We’ve normalized burnout so much that rest feels like something you have to earn. Like if you didn’t finish everything, you don’t deserve to sit down. If you’re not being productive, you’re falling behind. If you’re calm, you must not be trying hard enough.

High Functioning but Not Okay

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my podcast Kritical Moments. I’m Kriti and today we’re talking about something I’m calling “High Functioning but Not Okay.” If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I shouldn’t be struggling,” “I’m doing everything right” — this one’s for you. Because honestly, one of the biggest myths in mental health is that if you’re functioning, you must be fine. But functioning isn’t the same as being okay. It’s just surviving, efficiently.

The Start of Our New Year: Friendship

Hi everyone! Welcome back to my podcast, Kritical Moments, where we explore the science, the stories, and the soul of happiness and mental health. I am Kriti, and today’s episode is one we can all relate to: Friendships. The people we laugh with, cry with, and sometimes argue with, they share our lives in ways we don’t even realize.

Understanding Executive Dysfunction

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Kritical Moments, the podcast where we explore stories, science, and systems shaping mental wellness today. Today’s episode might hit home for a lot of people who have asked themselves: “Why can’t I just do it?” We are talking about executive dysfunction—a term many have heard but few truly understand.

Healing in Colors

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my podcast, Kritical Moments Today’s episode is called “Healing in Color: Mental Health and Cultural Stigma in Communities of Color.” We are going to dive into the ways that race, culture, and history shape our mental health experiences. We’ll talk about the stigma that keeps people silent, the barriers that keep people out of care, and the bold, beautiful ways communities across the globe are reclaiming healing on their own terms.