Alveena | Reflections & Realizations
Reflections & Realizations isn’t just a podcast — it’s a series of introspective conversations I have with myself, and you’re invited to be part of the journey.
I’m Alveena — a Psychology MSc student, writer, and seeker blending mental health, psychology, and Islamic spirituality to unpack life’s challenges and growth.
This podcast was born from years of journaling, therapy, and faith, combining:
🖊️ Unfiltered personal stories and reflections
📚 Psychology insights and research
🤍 Spiritual lessons rooted in Islam
If you’re craving honest, personal conversations about mental health, faith, healing, and self-discovery — this is your space.
No quick fixes. No polished answers. Just me, questioning, processing, and sharing — so you don’t have to feel alone in your own reflections.
Together, we’ll explore:
- Mental health struggles and resilience
- The intersection of faith and psychology
- Healing through self-awareness
- Growth that feels real and personal
Join the conversation. Let’s reflect, realize, and heal — one episode at a time.
Alveena | Reflections & Realizations
When Your Mind Breaks Your Body: Healing the Mind-Body Disconnect
Unresolved emotions. Physical tension. A world that won’t slow down. Here’s how to reconnect and start healing—for real.
You can’t keep pretending your body’s fine when your mind is screaming.
In this week’s episode of Reflections & Realizations, I unpack what happens when we ignore the deep connection between our mental and physical health. From suppressed emotions to chronic stress, the body keeps the score—and eventually, it breaks down.
This is about learning to tune in instead of tune out.
We explore how unresolved trauma, emotional overload, and a toxic environment all collide in your nervous system—and what to do about it.
🛠️ This Week’s Realignment Tool
✨ The Mind-Body-Environment Check-In
A simple 3-step journaling framework to help you get radically honest about what’s going on inside and around you.
➤ Step 1: Mind
Check in with your inner world. Are there emotions you’ve buried—anger, grief, fear—that your nervous system is still carrying?
➤ Step 2: Body
Scan your body. Where do you feel tension, pain, or tightness? Your body stores stress—often in places we ignore until it screams.
➤ Step 3: Environment
What external pressures are shaping your internal experience?
Work stress, family dynamics, sensory overload—your environment matters.
Medical care is essential. But real healing happens when you also care for the mind, heart, and soul.
You’re not broken. You’re just overdue for a check-in.
Tell me how this landed for you—I’d love to hear your story.
With love,
Alveena
Reflections & Realizations
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