Araba's Archives

22. New Years Goals should be fun

Happy New Year my friends! This year, I am focusing on fun and lighthearted goals rather than serious resolutions. In this episode, I share my 2026 goals, which range from learning practical skills to engaging in creative pursuits. I encourage you to embrace your own lighthearted goals and to prioritize joy and self-discovery in the new year, remembering that life doesn't always have to be about work and responsibilities. Enjoy the episode :) keywords: New Year goals, mental health, personal growth, fun goals, self-discovery

21. Baby therapist: What is it like?

Hi my friends! Today we're talking about what it's like as a baby therapist, or therapist-in-training. It can be so scary (also fun) when you're first starting out! I talk about my experiences thus far and things that I have learned to be helpful in the process. If you are a therapist (baby or adult), I'd love to hear about your tips and experiences about being a badass clinician!

20. Suicide Prevention

Hi friends! September is Suicide Prevention Month so let's talk about it. Acknowledgement is the very first step to preventing it. While this is a heavy and sensitive topic, I hope this episode allows you to see that there is hope for healing through these intense thoughts. Whether you, someone you love, or people you work with experience thoughts of suicide, know that not only is there hope, but there is also help! Call or text 988 for crisis situations. Take care :)

19. Summer, romance books, & year three of my PhD

Hi friends! Enjoy this episode that consists of me discussing what I've been up to and what I'm looking forward to this upcoming school year! More to come (I promise hehe). I am wishing y'all a great week ahead :)

18. Reminders for hard days

Hi friends! On this episode, I talk about some comforting reminders that we can use to shift our perspectives during difficult moments that make everything feel overwhelming and intense. Remember that you are stronger than you think you are in your darkest moments. Brighter days remain ahead, so take things as slow as you need to keep going. Thanks for listening :) Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/HeyItsAraba [https://x.com/HeyItsAraba] Keywords: Hard days, Healing journey, Self-care reminders, Coping strategies, Positive affirmations, Self-compassion, Overcoming challenges, Mental health, Well-being