Still Chill

In this weeks episode we dive into heartbreak. From sharing our personal experiences, to talking of more general challenges such as social media, we focus on the mental and emotional tumoil that comes with letting go. We explore how to move on and answer some of your questions!

In this weeks episode we're discussing political correctness, censorship and the ways in which it's influencing us all. From pop culture to our daily interactions, we talk about the nuances of censoring language, how it's useful and how it may be counterproductive.

In this episode Raha opens up about her recent health issues and her road to recovery. She delves into being treated by the NHS, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and a Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, shining light on what it all entailed and what life style changes she's trying as a result. The intention behind this episode isn't to advise but rather to share her personal perspective and insights she's gained around the topic of women's health; a topic that is still overlooked in western healthcare.

In this episode you learn a little more about how our work in the mental health field has changed since the pandemic and the challenges we are seeing and personally experiencing. As per usual, we take a critical look at the Healthcare System & the Wellness Industry and the impact that is being had. Raha also explains how she found her own Therapist, while Rose reflects on some of the changes she's been making to focus on long term gratification & wellness.

With Boris' announcement and global differences in how the pandemic is being managed, we spent this episode checking in with where we are at and how we're feeding into our expectations at this point.

In the last episode of the Appearance Series, we look at the different ways we respond when someone shames us and discuss mindful approaches that have helped us in uncomfortable moments.

This episode is centred around body shaming and body positivity. We share our personal struggles with weight and acne, how we reframed our thinking and the influences that impacted us in the first place.

In this episode of The Appearance Series, we discuss the ways in which trends and pop culture influence what we deem as desirable. We delve into the impact cultural appropriation, colourism and fast fashion have on BIPOC and debate how we perpetuate these harmful ideals.

In the first episode of The Appearance Series, we talk about body related shame and how lockdown may be contributing to that. We cover the impact of traditional media and social media on our body image throughout the years and explore the consequences it’s had on the way we view ourselves. You can expect mental heath statistics, pop culture, personal anecdotes and a mindful approach to emanating more self-acceptance and compassion.    TW: includes discussions about Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Muscle Dysmorphia, Anxiety and Depression.

In this episode, we talk about lockdown 3.0, change and discomfort. We explore what happens internally when we try to control our environment and offer insights into how to sit with uncertainty and unease.

This week, we discuss how we've been looking after ourselves during the pandemic, what's been useful to us and what we are struggling with.

In this episode we take a look at how the pandemic has contributed to loneliness, the different ways in which it shows up and how we can overcome it. From personal tales to stats and research, we dive into what it means to experience loneliness in this day and age.

In this episode we consider the impact individualism has had on our wellbeing and discuss the importance of community and ways in which we can create it.

In this episode we're exploring all things Mindfulness & meditation, whilst also looking at its commodification through a more critical lens.

A very short introduction to Rose & Raha, Still Chill and what's to come.