Mind Matters with Maya

Join Maya in Mind Matters, a season-long podcast exploring mental health with Dr. Siji Raveendran, Clinical Psychologist and Harvard Medical School Learner. From anxiety to relationships, each episode offers expert insights and real conversations to help you better understand your mind because your mental health matters.

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• Toxic Ties: Breaking Free from Trauma Bonds and Gaslighting

  Wednesday, 6 August 2025

  36 minutes

  In this powerful episode of Mind Matters with Maya, we dive deep into the toxic dynamics that often go unnoticed—trauma bonds, gaslighting, and breadcrumbing. From romantic relationships to family ties, Maya explores the subtle red flags that can keep us trapped in unhealthy cycles. Why do we stay in these bonds? And more importantly, how do we begin to heal? Tune in as we unpack the psychology behind trauma bonding and share practical tools for recovery, including setting boundaries, rebuilding self-trust, and seeking support through therapy. It’s time to choose peace over patterns.See omn...

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• Childhood Depression: It's not just sadness

  Thursday, 31 July 2025

  29 minutes

  We have also spoken about - Early signs of depression in children that often go unnoticed. How school pressure, family dynamics, and emotional invalidation play a role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Parenting in the Digital Age: From Screen Time to Real Connection

  Wednesday, 23 July 2025

  27 minutes

  Are screens really the problem or just the symptom? In this episode of Mind Matters with Maya, psychologist Dr. Siji Raveendran explores how digital habits reflect deeper emotional needs in teens. We discuss screen time, anxiety, validation, and how to replace power struggles with connection. Learn practical tools to set healthy boundaries and raise emotionally resilient kids in today’s digital world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Parenting Without Burnout: Regulating Ourselves Before Raising Them

  Tuesday, 15 July 2025

  28 minutes

  Is your child just moody or is it something deeper? In this episode, Clinical Psychologist and Harvard Medical School learner Dr. Siji Raveendran joins us to unpack childhood depression. We explore how to identify early signs, understand hidden emotional triggers, and learn how parents and educators can step in meaningfully. A must-listen for every caregiver, teacher, and parent who wants to truly support a child’s emotional well-being.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Haircuts, Hiking & healing: can simple Acts Ease Depression?

  Wednesday, 9 July 2025

  25 minutes

  Going through a breakup or feeling stuck in a low phase of life? Sometimes, a simple haircut, a solo hike, or just taking a walk can feel surprisingly powerful. But can small actions really lead to emotional healing? In this episode, Maya is joined by Clinical Psychologist Siji Raveendran, a Harvard Medical School learner and author to explore how routines, movement, and self-care go far beyond the surface. Tap in to discover how tiny steps can lead to real transformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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