Hi friends!

Welcome to another episode of Kind and Valiant! In the first half of this episode, we talk about technology, social media, how they affect our mental health, and the greatest conspiracy of them all—as revealed by our very special guests, “K” and “V.” To finish off the episode, the second half of it is then used to give you tangible ways to avoid falling into the pitfalls of social media/social comparisons so you can keep loving and living your best life!

As always, we (Kindy and Val) want to send you the biggest thank you for being here and supporting our channel/podcast in any way you have/do (even if you just checked one episode out). You are so appreciated, and we just hope you feel loved, accepted, seen, heard, and always welcomed here!

Please don't forget to link, share, and subscribe to this channel/video so you don't miss the next one, and please let us know if you have any topics, bonding activities, or stories you would like for us to do/share!

A little about us:

Kind and Valiant is a podcast intended to provide hope and reassurance for anyone feeling a little lost, hopeless, stuck, uncertain of what to do with their life, or simply wanting to grow one step closer to living their best life! We are beyond excited and super grateful to have you here! With each episode, we hope to provide you with a safe place to feel like you can be your most authentic and goofiest self while learning ways to heal and empower yourself, build better relationships with those around you, and have a good time with us!

Kindy M. received her bachelor’s in biomedical sciences at UCF and her Master’s in Public Health at Baylor. Currently, she works for the suicide hotline. Her passions include psychology, mental health, and personal development. For fun, she enjoys reading, writing, going on adventures, and spending time with the people she loves. She hopes to positively impact the world while inspiring hope, kindness, and togetherness.

Valeria (Val) is a huge mental health advocate with an interest in the early prevention and intervention of mental illness, such as depression and anxiety, and reducing the stigma surrounding seeking help. From working as an online intern therapist (to help young adults overcome past trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, and depression) by day and a psychiatric tech at a local hospital (to help kids who go into the hospital with suicidal ideations) by night, a deep passion for creating real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. She also got her bachelor's in psychology (and specialty in neuroscience and chemistry) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is currently a third-year grad student, getting her masters in clinical mental health counseling at Bellevue University, with various certifications in psychological theories and therapies, including choice theory, attachment theory, relative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37903096/

https://stars.library.ucf.edu/urj/vol12/iss1/4/

Hi there! Welcome to another episode of Kind and Valiant! In this episode, we touch on all things inner child work—specifically, what we did to heal ours and 10 tips we would give to those wanting to do the same, with some additional fun childhood stories, dad jokes, and some wholesome friendship bracelet-making!

For specific topics discussed in this episode, here are the time cards for you to skip to what you want to learn/hear about:

1:07 – Remembering our childhood looks

3:33 – Bonding Experience/Activity: Friendship Bracelets

4:40 – Seeing Ghosts and Scary Movies

7:49 – What even is an inner child?

12:25 – Tip 1: Healing your self-talk

15:00 – Benefit of healing your inner child (i.e., being unbothered by others’ opinions)

20: 57 – Friendship Bracelets Fun!!

24:00 – Tip 2: Allowing yourself to feel everything you feel

27:39 – Story Time: From outcast/”different” to Being Self-Assured

29:29 – Tip 3: Doing things that you used to do as a child (or when you were “happier”)

31:22 – Story time: Almost drowning and almost getting kidnapped (and relieving those childhood traumas as an adult)

42:16 – Tip 4: Observe others that seem “happy” (especially kids)

44:11 – Tip 5: Finding time by yourself (no distractions)

53:58 – Tip 6: Writing a letter to your past self

57:08 – Tip 7 (and 8): Forgiving yourself for your past mistakes AND appreciating your past self (i.e., gratitude)

1:02:42 – Tip 9: Walking away from things that no longer serve you

1:03:15 – Tip 10: Forgiving those that hurt you

1:08:29 – Show and Tell!!!

1:08:52 – Dad joke and bonus tip!!

1:10:17 – Bloopers

Thank you so much, again, for being here! Please don't forget to link, share, and subscribe to this channel/video so you don't miss the next one, and please let us know if you have any topics, bonding activities, or stories you would like for us to do/share!

A little about us:

Kind and Valiant is a podcast intended to provide hope and reassurance for anyone feeling a little lost, hopeless, stuck, uncertain of what to do with their life, or simply wanting to grow one step closer to living their best life! We are beyond excited and super grateful to have you here! With each episode, we hope to provide you with a safe place to feel like you can be your most authentic and goofiest self while learning ways to heal and empower yourself, build better relationships with those around you, and have a good time with us!

Additional links/publications:

TikTok: @kindylovesyouuu

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37903096/

https://stars.library.ucf.edu/urj/vol12/iss1/4/

Instagram: @valeriaminfante

Additional links: kindandvaliant.com

Welcome to Kind and Valiant, a podcast intended to provide hope and reassurance for anyone feeling a little lost, hopeless, stuck, uncertain of what to do with their life, or simply wanting to grow one step closer to living their best life! We are beyond excited and super grateful to have you here! With each episode, we hope to provide you with a safe place to feel like you can be your most authentic and goofiest self while learning ways to heal and empower yourself, build better relationships with those around you, and have a good time with us! In this first episode, we specifically talk about who we are and what our intention behind this podcast is, as well as our individual paths towards spirituality and essentially learning how to not give a F*** when it comes to the things that come up in our lives (especially regarding life's minor inconveniences/things outside of our immediate control). We both have a lot of personal and professional experience with various psychological topics/struggles and have lots of wholesome ways in which we have built our friendships (like the road trip we took in this episode), so let this be the start of having you join us in all our shenanigans as you join us for this first ride/episode! For specific topics discussed in this episode, here are the time cards for you to skip to what you want to learn/hear about: 8:15 - our journeys - 9:28 (kindy) - 13: 45 (Val) 18:50 - the world is a reflection of what you feel inside (how to not take things personally) 24:22 - hardest part about manifesting/overcoming mental health 35:26 - enjoying the journey (especially when you are going through it) 36:46. - mindset/psychology behind manifestation 39:19 - the misconception/oversimplification of manifesting 42:10 - confirmation bias 42:30 - the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone 43:09 - the power of belief - stop doubting yourself! 45:26 - its ok to feel the “bad” emotions too/not be “high vibe” all the time 48:08 - its not about the “how” or “when”s but “why” and “what” 49:30 - acceptance, detachment, and gratitude is key 51:20 - the power of happinesss 53:06 - we’re here to love and be loved 55:13 - It all starts with (and is all about) you 56:49 - the purpose of the podcast (for you—because you are not alone) 1:05:47 - we have to do the things we are scared of to grow Thank you so much, again, for being here! Please don't forget to link, share, and subscribe to this channel/video so you don't miss the next one! We can't wait for everything to come and are super excited to have you here! ---- A little about us: Kindy M. received her bachelor’s in biomedical sciences at UCF and her Master’s in Public Health at Baylor. Currently, she works for the suicide hotline. Her passions include psychology, mental health, and personal development. For fun, she enjoys reading, writing, going on adventures, and spending time with the people she loves. She hopes to positively impact the world while inspiring hope, kindness, and togetherness. TikTok: @kindylovesyouuu Additional links/publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37903096/ https://stars.library.ucf.edu/urj/vol12/iss1/4/ Valeria (Val) is a huge mental health advocate with an interest in the early prevention and intervention of mental illness, such as depression and anxiety, and reducing the stigma surrounding seeking help. From working as an online intern therapist (to help young adults overcome past trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, and depression) by day and a psychiatric tech at a local hospital (to help kids who go into the hospital with suicidal ideations) by night, a deep passion for creating real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. She also got her bachelor's in psychology (and specialty in neuroscience and chemistry) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is currently a third-year grad student, getting her masters in clinical mental health counseling at Bellevue University, with various certifications in psychological theories and therapies, including choice theory, attachment theory, relative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc. Instagram: @valeriaminfante Additional links: kindandvaliant.com

Self-love and manifesting are often glamorized as picture-perfect things that you seemingly get with ease and time. The hard truth, however, is that TRUE self-love involves something else entirely. It involves stepping into your truest authenticity. Hence, in this episode, we’re going to dive into what that really means and why it is important that you do so…NOW because: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Although the path may differ for every person, every successful journey starts with the commitment and intention to start. May this episode encourage and empower you to make one to yourself, in becoming your highest and truest self, by simply being ✨sincerely valiant✨ ----------- Note from Val to/for YOU: Dear listener, Whether this is your first time tuning in or you have been a long-time listener, THANK YOU for being here as a part of this community and a tiny part of my world. I took a break to focus on some life stuff that came up while trying to solidify the direction I wanted to take this channel. That being said, I’m back and beyond excited to get this season started and couldn’t be more grateful for YOU! Regardless of whether or not I know you personally or not, you are so welcomed and appreciated here, and I hope the light, love, and parts of my life that I share in any part of this episode help bring some hope and healing to anything you may be going through (or will go through). Regardless of how you feel or think about yourself, or whatever life circumstance may have presented itself to you, please hold on to the knowledge that you CAN and WILL get through anything that may come and are probably stronger and more capable than you think. You got this! WE got this! And I’ll always be cheering you on from the virtual sidelines! ♥️ - Sincerely, Val ----------- —If you want a little extra reassurance, love, hope, and light, be sure to follow the following accounts: Instagram: @highershelfpod or @valeriaminfante Email: thepsychtea@gmail.com YouTube: @highershelfpod Website: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highershelfpod⁠

With the holiday season upon us, here’s one for anyone who may be in need of a little extra love, hope, and reassurance—whether that be now or in the future (for whenever you may be listening to or watching this), along with an additional note/letter from my heart (found below):

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Hello friend, acquaintance, or just listener/watcher of this episode!

I know it may not be much coming from someone that you probably don’t know that well, but trust me when I say you are easy to love, hard to forget, and impossible to replace in this world and in the lives of the people whose soul you have touched (or will touch) with your inner light, heart, and general presence.

So, when things seem off or lost, please just do me one favor and never give up on yourself. The world needs you, and if you can’t or don’t want to do it for me, do it for past you (for everything they have endured) and/or future you (for everything they are waiting for you to become). One day, they will both be proud of this current version of you for sticking it through and following your heart/soul in all things. And I know times may feel or seem a little tough right now (if you’re going through it or whenever you go through it in the future), but one day, you will see why everything had to happen the way it did when it did. Perhaps this hard or rough time is helping you:

• Solidify your relationships (either with other people and/or the greatest one you will ever have, which is the one you have with yourself/inner being/heart)
• Overcome the fear or insecurities that come with facing the unknowns and uncertainties of life
• Open your mind or heart to something you never thought you could do/be
• Become the person that little/younger you (i.e., your inner child) needed or has always wanted
• Take time to truly pause and reflect on your goals and general way of being (or who you want to be moving forward)
• Boost your self-confidence, resilience, or just total awesomeness
• Deepen your ability to love and truly empathize with others
• Provide a little more compassion and love to the parts of you that may feel a little lost or unlovable for everything you’ve (and they’ve) been through and have still accomplished
• Show the people around you (or those from your past) some gratitude for all of the experiences they brought (or continue to bring) into your life
• Or simply there to teach you something new about yourself or your inherent gifts that you didn’t even know you had/have within you

Regardless of how you want to see or take it, please just never give up. Facing the unknown or uncertainties of life is scary, but you’re ok. We’re ok. And IT’s ok (whatever IT may be)—or is going to be—because you got this and have always had this, so, if anything, trust that and never give up on yourself. If you want to win, you must keep going so do that. And do it fearlessly and relentlessly because your dreams and desires are worth fighting for—or at the very least, sticking around for. They are out there and well on their way to you (as we speak). Don’t ever doubt that or yourself. ♥️

Sending you so much love and joy in the meantime, Val

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And that’s all for this week!

As always, if you are in need or would like some additional coaching/guidance in identifying your limiting beliefs and/or re-establishing your connection with yourself (or, in this case, finding that inner happiness within/for yourself) so you can start loving yourself more and, in doing so, also start showing up in the world as your most authentic and genuine self, and start living the life you want, please don't hesitate to email me using the email below or reaching out to me on Instagram. I would love nothing more than to help you truly love yourself and your life--every last bit of it!

Instagram: @highershelfpod or @valeriaminfante

Email: thepsychtea@gmail.com

YouTube: @highershelfpod

Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highershelfpod

#motivation #mentalhealth #love #healing #compassion #hope #reassurance

A question that I often get is, "how are you so happy/positive?" It was a question that I often pondered and used to also ask myself whenever I encountered someone who just seemed to radiate love and positivity. A lot of internal work and various certifications later, I can now articulate the ways in which I "chose" to be happy (or at least, how I found that within myself) by discussing the specific theories that led to those changes within me and what psychology, sociology, philosophy, and spirituality has to say about the idea of happiness being a choice. The dish presented in this episode is also a fan favorite of mine, called "Tallerines Verde" (aka "Green Spaghetti"), which is a Peruvian pesto/pasta dish.For a more visual step-by-step guide for cooking it (beyond this video) and for more content, reassurance, love, and tips, check out our Instagram page! If you are in need or would like some additional coaching with identifying your limiting beliefs and/or re-establishing your connection with yourself (or, in this case, finding that inner happiness within/for yourself) so you can start loving yourself more and, in doing so, also start showing up in the world as your most authentic and genuine self, and start living the life you want, please don't hesitate to email me using the email below or reaching out to me on Instagram. I would love nothing more than to help you truly love yourself and your life--every last bit of it! Instagram: @highershelfpod or @valeriaminfante Email: thepsychtea@gmail.com YouTube: @highershelfpod Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highershelfpod#new #podcast #higherself #selfdevelopment #mentalhealth #love #healing #growth #selfcare #selfimprovement #happy #choicetheory #cooking #peru #spaghetti #health #psychology

Hey, y'all! In this episode, I talk about the signs I saw within myself that I later realized were manifestations/indications of a lack of self-love. Hopefully, by talking about these things, you can reflect on how they may be present in your life so you can then find ways to change how you may be loving yourself and, with that, how you may be showing up in the world, on your journey to your higher self! As always, we also include a dish from my top shelf--which, for this one, is banana bread (kinda)! So, whether you want to learn more about self-love or hear about a fantastic new health-conscious dessert recipe, you will want to stay tuned for this episode!

I am super excited to be back and have exciting news for the new direction that this podcast is taking. With that, I included a message of hope and reassurance for anyone going through a rough time right now--you are not alone in your struggles and will get through it. Within this episode, I discuss some of the greatest lessons I learned and implemented to transform my life from lack, unalignment, and hopelessness to gratitude, abundance, and hope for everything that has yet to come--and announce the big changes coming to the podcast, which will now be "The Higher Shelf" Podcast!

For additional content and guidance, check out the podcast's Instagram page! If you are in need or would like some additional coaching with identifying your limiting beliefs and/or re-establishing your connection with yourself so you can start loving yourself more and, in doing so, also start showing up in the world as your most authentic and genuine self (so you can also start living the life you want), please don't hesitate to email me using the email below or reaching out to me on Instagram. I would love nothing more than to help you truly love and be you--all of you! Instagram: @thepsychtea or @valeriaminfante Email: thepsychtea@gmail.com YouTube: @thepsychteawiththee