How Fandom Helped Me Heal: Mental Health, Grief, and Taking a Break from Social Media with Aranya Rou | Ep. 104

Welcome to Episode 104 of Kultivation w/ Kevie! In this episode, I sit down with Aranya Rou for a deeply honest conversation about mental health, grief, and stepping away from social media when it stops being healthy. Aranya opens up about losing his brother, experiencing cyberbullying, and how taking a break from Instagram became a necessary act of survival rather than avoidance. We talk about how fandom — specifically women’s wrestling — became a grounding force during some of the most painful moments of his life, offering connection, comfort, and a sense of belonging when everything else felt unstable. This conversation explores body image, comparison culture, online validation, and learning how to reconnect with yourself after loss. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by social media, disconnected from your body, or unsure how to grieve in a world that expects constant visibility, this episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t need an audience. 🔗 Stay Connected Instagram | Threads | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedIn 🌐 Website 📱 Connect with Aranya Rou Instagram Need help editing your own podcast episodes? Book my editor on Fiverr → Click Here Explore all of my favorite creator tools — including StreamYard and Descript — on my Affiliate Links page → Click Here ✨ If this episode inspired you, don’t forget to rate & review the podcast—your support helps the community grow!