
Be Healthy! Be Mindful!
By Dr. Ana Gouvea
This podcast discusses topics on Mental Health and Mindfulness. Hosted by Dr. Ana Gouvea, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Ph.D. In Linguistics, this podcast talks about mental health in an objective and friendly format. Episodes are in English and in Brazilian Portuguese.

Be Healthy! Be Mindful!Jan 10, 2024
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How to cultivate inner peace
Happy New Year! This episode is a short New Year’s message. I discuss how we can cultivate inner peace in a hectic world, and how to not let our negative emotions rule our lives.
Jan 10, 202404:35

Mindfulness of Breathing based on Thich Nhat Hanh teachings
This is a 10-minute mindfulness of breathing meditation. It is based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Mar 05, 202209:41

Meditação: Mas por que meditar?
Nesse episódio em português explico brevemente o que é meditação e atenção plena e menciono alguns benefícios da meditação para a saúde mental e o bem estar em geral.
Nov 03, 202103:17

Non-binary, Transgender, Gender Expansive, Mental Health: Interview with Jessica Lam
In this episode we talk about gender identity, transgender issues, pronouns, prejudice, and mental health issues related to trans-youth. I hope this interview can bring attention and empathy to transgender issues.
Sep 24, 202144:54

Dicas de Saúde Mental
Nesse episódio dou 5 dicas para você cuidar da sua saúde mental.
Mar 04, 202104:56

Mental Health and Work Loneliness: Interview with Anelle Valdes
In this episode I talked to Anelle Valdes about mental health and work loneliness. Anelle has a master’s degree in Marketing and she adapted a marketing model, AIDA, to address work loneliness.
Jan 25, 202119:22

Covid-19: Mental Health Tips for People that had Covid-19
In this episode I discuss my own experience with Covid 19 and how to improve your mental health while recovering from the virus. I suggest people should pay attention to their negative thoughts, practice breathing exercises, self-compassion and gratitude.
Dec 07, 202014:27

Depression: Symptoms and How to Seek Help
In this episode I discuss depression symptoms, how to improve the negative feelings common to depression, and how to seek help.
Oct 10, 202004:27

Depressão: Sintomas e Como Procurar Ajuda
Nesse episódio discuto os sintomas da depressão, como lidar melhor com os sentimentos negativos gerados pela depressão e como procurar ajuda.
Oct 10, 202003:56

Anxiety during the Pandemic and Tips to Control it.
In this episode I explain what anxiety is. I also suggest coping mechanisms to improve anxiety.
Oct 10, 202005:16

Saúde Mental em Tempos de Covid-19: Entrevista com a psicóloga Lilian Grava.
Nessa entrevista Lilian Grava discute o impacto que o Covid-19 tem tido na saúde mental das crianças e famílias de baixa renda. Também discutimos outras temas como o impacto das redes sociais na saúde mental dos adolescentes, taxas de suicídio, e estigmas relacionados a saúde mental.
Oct 05, 202051:05

Ansiedade durante a Pandemia e Dicas de como Controlá-la
Nesse episódio em Português explico o que é a ansiedade e menciono técnicas que ajudam a controlar a ansiedade.
Aug 03, 202006:13

Sexuality and Mental Health: Interview with a Transgender: Jessica Lam
In this episode I talk to Jessica Lam, a male-to-female transgender fully transitioned. We discuss gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, prejudice and mental health, and other topics related to transgender issues.
Jul 21, 202001:02:14

The Mountain Meditation
The Mountain Meditation helps us to ground in the present moment. It is very useful to decrease anxiety and build resilience.
Jul 15, 202013:35

Racism and Mental Health: Interview with a Black Teenager: Lauren Howard
In this episode a 15-year-old Black teenager talks about racism, social justice and the impact of racism in her daily life. She also talks about hope and how to improve racism in the American society.
Jun 26, 202032:36

Resilience
In this episode I discuss how accepting the adversities in our lives help us to be resilient. Acceptance with self-compassion are the ingredients to find our inner strength and our resilience.
Jun 22, 202007:01

Racismo e Saúde Mental - Entrevista com a atriz Irís Nascimento
Nesse episódio tenho o prazer de conversar com a bela e talentosa atriz brasileira Irís Nascimento sobre racismo e saúde mental.
Jun 11, 202059:10

Mental Health and Racism
As a mental health counselor I humbly compiled a brief research summary on the impact of racism in the mental health of African Americans.
Jun 08, 202005:47

Resiliência
Como ter resiliência quando nos sentimos perdidos e desesperados em meio as adversidades da vida? A resposta está na aceitação (com auto-compaixão) das adversidades.
May 26, 202003:27

Meditação da Montanha
Nesse episódio introduzo a Meditação da Montanha. Essa meditação nos ajuda a ancorar no momento presente. Ela é muito útil para a ansiedade, para os momentos aonde a nossa mente está a mil indo de um pensamento para outro.
May 17, 202011:36

Mental Health and Covid-19
In this podcast I offer mental health tips to deal with the negative emotions and anxiety related to the Covid-19.
May 13, 202005:54

Saúde Mental e Covid-19
Dicas de saúde mental para lidar melhor com o Covid-19
May 09, 202004:18