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A place for raw, unfiltered conversations on youth wellbeing and mental health
Season 1, Episode 4 - Breaking the Cycle: From Communist Childhood to Parenting with Love
In this Mind Healing episode, Constantin and Mirela look back on their childhood in communist Romania—a time marked by censorship, food shortages, and the absence of basic human rights. Violence at home and in school was normalised, and children were expected to obey without ever having a voice. These dark experiences shaped the parents they would later become. By confronting the trauma carried through generations, they chose a different path: to raise their children with respect, unconditional love, and the freedom to speak. This conversation is about breaking cycles, healing old wounds, and building a future where children are heard and valued for who they are.
Content note: This episode includes references to violence and trauma. Please listen at a time when you feel ready.
Season 1, Episode 3 - ADHD Is Not Just Loud Boys: Lily`s story
In this Mind Healing episode, Lily, 19, opens up about living with ADHD after being diagnosed at 17. She reflects on how society’s narrow expectations—especially the belief that ADHD always looks like loud, hyperactive boys—delayed her recognition and made her early struggles harder. We also discuss the pressure teenage boys face in an “alpha male” culture that tells them showing feelings is weakness, leaving many to carry pain in silence. At the centre of our conversation is the importance of trust between parents and children: creating relationships where honesty feels safe, and where young people know they are accepted just as they are.
Content note: This episode touches on mental health struggles and gender stereotypes. If you are not feeling emotionally ready, we recommend listening at another time.
Season 1, Episode 2 - Loss. Grief. Purpose: Jeffrey`s story
In this Mind Healing podcast episode, Jeffrey, a parent and the founder of Bright’n, speaks with raw honesty about loss, grief, and the weight of mental health struggles. He shares the painful journey of losing his son to Fentanyl and his wife to alcohol addiction—and the moments when he was not sure he could survive. His story is not easy to hear, but it is real, and it carries a message of courage and connection for anyone touched by pain and despair.
Content note: This episode includes references to suicide, substance abuse, and loss. If you are not feeling emotionally stable, we recommend listening at another time when you feel ready.
Season 1, Episode 1 - No One Should Suffer from a Bad Grade: Alexandra`s story
In our first Mind Healing podcast episode, we sit down with Alexandra, 16, who speaks openly about school pressure, fear, and the weight a single grade can carry. “No One Should Suffer From a Bad Grade” is not just about marks—it is about safety, trust, and being heard. Alexandra’s voice is a reminder that young people need listening more than judging, and care more than perfection.
Content note: this episode includes references to family conflict and violence.