The Mindful Chaos
Claudia Cheung, David Lui
The Mindful Chaos is a sanctuary where you discover that daily, trivial things in life may be all connected to your mental health. When being late isn't about being late, there's a deeper meaner to why you're always angry, and why a chore doesn't just feel like a chore.
A counsellor wannabe, Claudia Cheung, and an actual therapist, David Lui, aims to uncover the reasons to why you're feeling a certain way, and you may find out, you're not alone.
We're all connected in this chaos in our minds, so let’s turn it into - mindful chaos.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Mindful Chaos episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Mindful Chaos for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Mindful Chaos episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Why Are You Always Tired? It's Not Just Lack of Sleep!
The Mindful Chaos
04/01/24 • 37 min
Are you tired, burnt out, overwhelmed, or just not resting well? Claudia and David discuss the different types of "tired", how to manage the feeling of guilt that comes with resting, and whether or not being tired is good for mental health.
Also, what is up with people who enjoy competing over how busy they are?
Sources:
- https://searchingthe.world/
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10400419.2016.1195639
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jopy.12264
- https://internationaljournalofwellbeing.org/index.php/ijow/article/view/47/145
- https://psychcentral.com/blog/reducing-your-guilt-about-not-being-productive#source-of-guilt
- https://www.calm.com/blog/7-types-of-rest
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Am I Sad or Is It Just Nighttime?
The Mindful Chaos
03/24/24 • 26 min
Is there a difference between feeling depressed and sad? Why is the top most googled search term at night in 2023 "Sadness"? Are we more sad at night because of the moon or is it mercury in retrograde?
David and Claudia share when they usually feel sad, why they think you're probably more sad at night and what to say to a friend who's (maybe constantly) sad.
Everything we've talked about that's mentioned somewhere else:
- https://searchingthe.world/
- https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/its-okay-to-feel-sad
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-your-sleep-and-wake-cycles-affect-your-mood-2020051319792
- https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2012-02789-001
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886999000549
- https://www.fastcompany.com/3046391/morning-people-vs-night-people-9-insights-backed-by-science
- https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958
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Do You Need More Friends or Better Friends?
The Mindful Chaos
03/18/24 • 32 min
As we get older, the number of friends we have seem to dwindle down...is it because we need more friends or simply because we seek quality over quantity in adult friendships?
In this episode, Claudia and David share their thoughts on whether they need more friends or better friends, what the friendship paradox is, how to sustain a friendship when everyone's busy and living their own lives and finally, if friends are good for the mental health.
Some articles and research shared in the episode:
- "Interpersonal chemistry through negativity" https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2006.00109.x
- BetterUp: Why is Friendship Important
- Greater Good Magazine: Why Your Friends Are More Important Than You Think
- American Psychological Association: The science of why friendships keep us healthy
- Verywell Mind: 6 Benefits of Friends: Why It's Important to Stay Close
- HelpGuide: Making Good Friends
- Valdet Selimaj: Why Friendship is Important
- Everyday Health: Why Friendships Are So Important for Health and Well-Being
Got a question you want answers to (especially on how it affects the mental health)? Email us at [email protected] and we may just feature it in a future episode.
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The Ultimate Showdown: Are Cat People Better Than Dog People?
The Mindful Chaos
02/16/24 • 25 min
Research shows Cat People are ...how many more percent more neurotic than Dog People? In this episode, Claudia and David take on the debate of the century of whether there is a more superior Pet lover. They take a stance on whether they're a cat or dog person and share their thoughts on how this relates to people's personality traits.
Here's the research mentioned: https://www.webmd.com/pets/ss/slideshow-truth-about-cat-people-and-dog-people
Got a question you want answers to (especially on how it affects the mental health)? Email us at [email protected] and we may just feature it in a future episode.
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Are You Chasing Red Flags or Actually the Red Flag?
The Mindful Chaos
02/16/24 • 35 min
In this episode, Claudia and David dive into the meaning of red flags, beige and green flags, the psychology behind why people chase red flags, and finally how you can change a red flag into a green flag.
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Do New Years Resolutions Work or Do They Just Add Stress?
The Mindful Chaos
02/16/24 • 23 min
Why do New Year’s Resolutions always feel so darn hard to keep? Are we doomed to set these resolutions on Dec 31 only to fail at it second week of January already?
In this episode, Claudia and David discuss whether they set New Year's Resolutions, why they never hear a successful resolutions story, is it stressful having one and finally, whether they'll be setting a New Year's Resolutions this year.
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Do You Need a Friend or a Therapist?
The Mindful Chaos
04/07/24 • 39 min
When do you need a friend vs a therapist? What should you do when you realize you’ve become your friends therapist? How do therapists act with their friends? And finally, do therapists need therapists?
In a more late night chat vibe, Claudia and David gets up close and personal in this episode, sharing more about what their experiences were like going to therapy, if and when they’ve ever accidentally become their friends’ therapists, and why they think they have the quality to be a counsellor/therapist.
Finally - apparently Claudia used to be David’s therapist?
Research:
Got a question you want answers to (especially on how it affects the mental health)? Email us at [email protected] and we may just feature it in a future episode.
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Who are Claudia and David and Why Do They Have a Podcast?
The Mindful Chaos
04/14/24 • 15 min
Hi! Nice to meet you! This isn't really a real episode but we realized we never gave ourselves a proper introduction so we wanted to share a little bit more on who we are, how we got here, why we have a podcast, and what we're really trying to do here.
So, if you like us let us know! If you want us to talk about any kind of topic, also let us know! We're on Instagram.
Oh and if you hate us, do let us know as well! Any feedback is valuable feedback.
Got a question you want answers to (especially on how it affects the mental health)? Email us at [email protected] and we may just feature it in a future episode.
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Special Episode: Battle of the Red Flag vs Green Flag
The Mindful Chaos
04/21/24 • 21 min
Another "not a real episode", just thought you guys would enjoy a mash up of all the red flag, green flag segments while we work on season 2!!
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Is Your Inner Monologue Helping or Hindering You?
The Mindful Chaos
06/02/24 • 37 min
Is having a constant stream of thought good for your mental health, or is being able to visualize without audio better?
Can you turn off your inner monologue?
What is it like to not internal dialogues with yourself?
Claudia and David share their own experiences and how you could turn your inner monologue into more positive self-talk.
Sources:
- https://www.bustle.com/wellness/does-everyone-have-an-internal-monologue#:~:text=%E2%80%9CHaving%20an%20inner%20monologue%20is,kind%20of%20like%20a%20movie.
- https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/internal-monologue#is-it-universal
- Kozhevnikov, M., Kosslyn, S., & Shephard, J. (2005). Spatial versus object visualizers: A new characterization of visual cognitive style . Memory & Cognition, 33(4), 710-726
- Martinez-Conde, S. (2020). Silent voices in our heads . Scientific American, 322(2), 58-63
- Immordino-Yang, M. H., & Damasio, A. (2007). We feel, therefore we learn: The relevance of affective and social neuroscience to education . Mind, Brain, and Education, 1(1), 3-10
Got a question you want answers to (especially on how it affects the mental health)? Email us at [email protected] and we may just feature it in a future episode.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Mindful Chaos have?
The Mindful Chaos currently has 16 episodes available.
What topics does The Mindful Chaos cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Self Care, Society & Culture, Counselling, Psychology, Mental Health, Podcasts, Relationships, Wellbeing, Positivity and Therapist.
What is the most popular episode on The Mindful Chaos?
The episode title 'Why Are You Always Tired? It's Not Just Lack of Sleep!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Mindful Chaos?
The average episode length on The Mindful Chaos is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Mindful Chaos released?
Episodes of The Mindful Chaos are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Mindful Chaos?
The first episode of The Mindful Chaos was released on Feb 16, 2024.
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