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234. what taylor swift says about mental health (a psych grad UNPACKS her best lyrics, quotes, + more!)

October 6

45 mins

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Episode Description

#234 in this week’s solo episode, i’m diving into one of my favorite topics: taylor swift! as both a swiftie and someone who has recovered from severe depression and anxiety, listening to taylor’s songs on mental health is super meaningful to me. so because of that (and in honor of her latest album dropping!!), i’m breaking down some of my all-time favorite taylor swift lyrics, quotes, and signature habits relating to mental health. this episode covers a wide range of mental health topics such as anxiety, SI, depression, body image, unhealthy relationships/habits, and more!

here, i’ll be sharing taylor swift lyrics and quotes, how they’ve impacted my own mental health journey, and mental health skills inspired by them that you can try! this episode contains clips from some of her best songs, speeches, and interviews… so make sure to listen for your favorites!

i talk about:

• a dbt skill to try inspired by taylor’s lyrics & signature countdowns

• advice on avoiding toxic habits (based on a song from lover + her nyu speech)

• my takes on taylor’s quotes + lyrics about anxiety or overthinking

• why you’re on your own kid has such a powerful mental health message

• the mindset shift for when you’re in a bad place that taylor + i both use

• coping skills from midnights that i pull from in my own life

• how taylor defines happiness in the life of a showgirl + why that resonates

• feeling stuck in life + a taylor quote for coping with this

• underrated taylor swift lyrics + quotes on mental health (from all her eras!)

• + SO much more!

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