The Therapy Cove Podcast
by Amrita Sandhu
Title: "Therapy Cove Counselling"Host: Amrita Sandhu, Registered Clinical CounsellorDescription:Join Amrita Sandhu, a registered clinical counsellor, on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and rewarding change. In this podcast, we'll explore the complexities of mental health, relationships, and personal growth. Through candid conversations, real-life examples, and evidence-based insights, we'll navigate the pathways to healing and transformation.Topics We'll Explore:- *Mental health and wellness*- *Self-care and self-compassion*- *Relationships and communication*- *Personal growth and development*- *Trauma, anxiety, and depression*What to Expect:- *Honest and vulnerable conversations*- *Practical tips and strategies*- *Inspiring stories of resilience and growth*- *Expert insights and advice*Join the Conversation:Subscribe to Therapy Cove Counselling and join a community of individuals committed to growth, healing, and self-discovery. Let's explore the pathways to heal
Episodes
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Every closed door, disappointment, heartbreak, and hardship I've experienced has eventually led me
. Every closed door, disappointment, heartbreak, and hardship I've experienced has eventually led me toward new opportunities, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of myself. 🌱 Recently, a few people told me, "Your life looks so perfect." And while I hold tremendous gratitude for my life,...
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Adult bullying isn't always loud
. Adult bullying isn't always loud. Sometimes it's disguised as jokes, criticism, exclusion, gossip, manipulation, and subtle power plays. 🧠 The psychology? Often, it's about control, insecurity, and social dominance. People-pleasers can become easy targets because they're conditioned to keep…
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🚩 NARCISSISM: Recognize the Signs & Protect Your Peace Narcissistic traits can involve a strong
. 🚩 NARCISSISM: Recognize the Signs & Protect Your Peace Narcissistic traits can involve a strong need for control, admiration, and validation, often masking insecurity, shame, or a fragile ego. 🚩 Common patterns: • Manipulation, guilt-tripping & blame-shifting • Double standards & lack of...
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The Annoying Aunty Traits EXPLAINED
. The Annoying Aunty Traits EXPLAINED. No filter. *1. Hoarding / Stockpiling* Grew up with scarcity. No resources. So now she hoards everything like it's going to disappear. *2. Fear mongering, always anxious, projecting fears on you* Grew up in uncertainty. Immigrant generation. Scarcity…
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*People pleasing isn't just being "nice" — it can train people how to treat you.* This is for my
. *People pleasing isn't just being "nice" — it can train people how to treat you.* This is for my fawners. 🤍 When we fawn to keep the peace, we might unintentionally teach people that our boundaries are negotiable. Here's how it can escalate: *1. Operant Conditioning:* You say yes when you mean...
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WEIRDO PSYCHOLOGY - Negative Energy From Adults To KIDS 🧒 👶 👧 It's not about the child
. WEIRDO PSYCHOLOGY - Negative Energy From Adults To KIDS 🧒 👶 👧 It's not about the child. It's about what the child triggers in them. When love felt conditional growing up, everyone feels like competition — even a 10-year-old. This is why some adults mock, one-up, or go cold when a child…
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Everyone knows the 7 sins but no one teaches the ANTIDOTES
. Everyone knows the 7 sins but no one teaches the ANTIDOTES. The Guru Granth Sahib Ji already gave the answer: *Chor → Virtue:* Lobh/Mari-Neet (Greed) → *Santokh* (Contentment) Moh (Attachment) → *Daya* (Compassion) / Detachment Krodh (Anger) → *Nimrata* (Humility) Kaam (Lust) → *Sat* (Truth /...
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If you're not part of the solution, at least don't be part of the problem.🗣️🗣️🗣️ That's what
. If you're not part of the solution, at least don't be part of the problem.🗣️🗣️🗣️ That's what enabling is. Your silence to the suffering individual and allegiance to the abuser IS the support system for the toxic person to keep going. *Why do people do it? 4 reasons:* *1. Hierarchy -* Vadda...
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🦃Happy Thanksgiving🍽️😋 Sitting down with my niece after thanksgiving dinner for another few
. 🦃Happy Thanksgiving🍽️😋 Sitting down with my niece after thanksgiving dinner for another few questions about teen life! #fyp #viral #foryoupage #therapytok #thanksgiving
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Kutha Psychology - if you're disrespected should you stay quiet, or stand up for yourself? Comment
. Kutha Psychology - if you're disrespected should you stay quiet, or stand up for yourself? Comment your answer down below ⬇️ #punjabi #punjabitiktok #fyp
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Q+A With A Punjabi Therapist & Her Dad Ik Punjabi Therapist te Ohde Dad Naal Sawal-Jawab ਇਕ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
. Q+A With A Punjabi Therapist & Her Dad Ik Punjabi Therapist te Ohde Dad Naal Sawal-Jawab ਇਕ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਥੈਰੇਪਿਸਟ ਤੇ ਉਹਦੇ ਡੈਡ ਨਾਲ ਸਵਾਲ-ਜਵਾਬ Asking my dad: What did people used to call anxiety and depression in Punjab? What's the main key difference for newcomers back in the day and now? What are some...
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If you feel guilty for EVERYTHING, this is for you
. If you feel guilty for EVERYTHING, this is for you. That guilt didn't start with you. It started at the airport when your parents left everything behind. In this video I break down 6 types of South Asian guilt and how it's literally making you sick + how to fix it. You can honor them WITHOUT...
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Little Q&A with my niece: The main struggle? Feeling like you always have to be ON and performing
. Little Q&A with my niece: The main struggle? Feeling like you always have to be ON and performing. The antidote? Learning to unplug from outside noise. #foryoupage #fyp #therapy
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You're not a perfectionist because you like things perfect
. You're not a perfectionist because you like things perfect. You're a perfectionist because perfect was how you stayed safe and loved. 4 real reasons: 1. Love felt conditional - you were valuable when you were achieving / impressive / easy. 2. You grew up too fast - you were the little adult,...
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GRWM while I tell you how I went from rock bottom to thriving 🤎 No magic hack
. GRWM while I tell you how I went from rock bottom to thriving 🤎 No magic hack. It was: 01 Win the morning 02 Breathwork reset 03 Go physical not mental 04 Light hacking 05 Make hobby accessible 06 EMDR As a clinical counsellor, these are what actually moved the needle for me — and what I share...
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Punjabi GRWM + 8 CHANGES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE INSTANTLY ✨ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ GRWM + 8 ਬਦਲਾਅ ਜੋ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ
. Punjabi GRWM + 8 CHANGES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE INSTANTLY ✨ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ GRWM + 8 ਬਦਲਾਅ ਜੋ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਨੂੰ ਤੁਰੰਤ ਬਦਲ ਦੇਣਗੇ 1. Go to your body, not your mind 2. Win the morning (shower + get ready) 3. Eat the frog - hardest task before 10am 4. Make your hobby stupidly accessible 5. Breathwork...
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Have you ever thought that if you were nice enough, people would be nice back? Unfortunately, that's
. Have you ever thought that if you were nice enough, people would be nice back? Unfortunately, that's not how it works. Some people don't want peace. They want reaction. They want control. They want to see you explain yourself for 20 minutes. Here's 10 ways to to STOP getting sucked in. 1. Grey...
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Eh oh gallan ne jo assi roz apne aap nu kehnde aa, par kade kise nu dasde nahi
. Eh oh gallan ne jo assi roz apne aap nu kehnde aa, par kade kise nu dasde nahi. Learn about these common thinking errors so you can correct them and feel better in life 💗✨ #punjabitiktok #browntiktok #southasian
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Talking about this stuff made me nervous
. Talking about this stuff made me nervous. I've always shied away from speaking on dark psychology, but I think it's time to admit we can't pretend this stuff isn't around us. Sometimes it might even be in our own homes.😱 So what are your thoughts? Do you think you've encountered someone with...
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First you define yourself by how your parents treat you..then by how your friends treat you.. If you
. First you define yourself by how your parents treat you..then by how your friends treat you.. If you do the inner work, you finally define yourself by your own pattern recognition - your beliefs, your values, your behaviors, not by how others make you feel. #therapytok #selfgrowth...
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I wasn't keen on commenting about the Kal Dosanjh scandal because I think the Punjabi community
. I wasn't keen on commenting about the Kal Dosanjh scandal because I think the Punjabi community engages in deriving way too much pleasure out of others suffering, and not being able to view things through a zoomed out compassionate perspective, which is that even the worst of the worst actions...
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10 Signs That You Might Be Neurodivergent 🧠🧐 How many did you resonate with? Also - it is quite a
. 10 Signs That You Might Be Neurodivergent 🧠🧐 How many did you resonate with? Also - it is quite a lengthy and challenging process to get diagnosed as an adult. However, for informal assessments - google the site EmbraceAutism or chat with a neurodivergent-informed mental health practitioner!...
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What happens when sons don't get fathered? We repeat it to our own kids
. What happens when sons don't get fathered? We repeat it to our own kids. Unless we learn this… #punjabi #browntiktik #surreybc
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Punjabi families carry a lot that was never spoken about.. Here's why healing it now matters for
. Punjabi families carry a lot that was never spoken about.. Here's why healing it now matters for every generation Amrita Sandhu & Gurleen Sandhu explain #Punjabi #browntiktok #punjabitiktok
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No matter what we will often answer "I'm fine" while carrying generational guilt + Western
. No matter what we will often answer "I'm fine" while carrying generational guilt + Western individualism in our back pockets daily 🫠 Full convo with gurleensandhu on therapycoveco On YouTube 🎥 #punjabi #browntik #surreybc
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Postpartum isn't just hormones
. Postpartum isn't just hormones. It's intergenerational trauma surfacing. It's cultural dynamics. It's emotional illiteracy. It's power struggles. It's silent suffering. And South Asian women are carrying it quietly. If we changed how we treat new mothers, we would change entire bloodlines....
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Maybe she's born with… maybe it's therapy
. Maybe she's born with… maybe it's therapy. 😅 What are some toxic traits that I shared that resonated with you? Did or do you used to have unrelenting anger or fixate on family issues too. 🫣🫠 Well - it doesn't have to be a forever thing. 🤍 Reach out if you're ready for change. 🤍 Link in bio...
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When emotional deprivation is normalized in childhood, effort feels like love
. When emotional deprivation is normalized in childhood, effort feels like love. Inconsistency feels exciting. And potential feels promising. Until you realize you've been working overtime for crumbs of validation. Awareness is the first rupture in the pattern. #love #tiktoktherapy #mentalhealth...
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If your inner voice is constantly critical… If your self-esteem feels fragile… If you nitpick your
. If your inner voice is constantly critical… If your self-esteem feels fragile… If you nitpick your appearance… If you're hyper-aware of people's tone and facial expressions… If being in your "soft girl era" feels unsafe… If connecting with other women feels complicated… If you're high-achieving...
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We talk about Epstein like monsters live "out there." Truth? Many families have their own version
. We talk about Epstein like monsters live "out there." Truth? Many families have their own version living inside the home — protected by silence, reputation, and denial… at the cost of our children. "Log ki kahenge" has protected more perpetrators than it has ever protected kids. Believe…
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How did their wiring become so crossed and contaminated to the level of evil and depravity that we
. How did their wiring become so crossed and contaminated to the level of evil and depravity that we are learning about? Why is there a web of ultra-elite that are capable of such egregious acts. Are they walking demons — or is there something more going on? Here's a psychoanalysis of what…
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Many of us didn't get childhood — we got responsibility
. Many of us didn't get childhood — we got responsibility. Translator. Mediator. Caretaker. Quiet. Capable. Invisible. That wasn't maturity. That was adaptation. And you're allowed to unlearn it. #tiktoktherapy #toktherapy #southasiantiktok #browntiktok #punjabi
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Do you need healing from your experience as a daughter-in-law? Are you feeling tired, anxious,
. Do you need healing from your experience as a daughter-in-law? Are you feeling tired, anxious, resentful, hurt, or constantly on edge? This is a **one-of-a-kind, psychologically informed group** designed to help you understand *what this role has done to your nervous system* — and how to…
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**Je tusi hamesha "adjust" karde rahe, shor ton pehla mood mehsoos karde rahe, te sab nu theek
. **Je tusi hamesha "adjust" karde rahe, shor ton pehla mood mehsoos karde rahe, te sab nu theek rakhan di zimmedaari apni samajh lyi — eh personality nahi si.** Bahut Punjabi gharan ch pyaar *conditional* hunda si. Gussa loud hunda si. Te bachay jaldi hi sikh jande ne: **"Bas chup raho. Bas…
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The Top 5 South-Asian Family Problems No One Talks About ☑️Poor Communication ☑️Internalized
. The Top 5 South-Asian Family Problems No One Talks About ☑️Poor Communication ☑️Internalized Oppression ☑️Hypocrisy ☑️Female Competition ☑️The Depressed Elderly #browntiktok #southasian #desi #desitherapy #punjabitiktok
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🌞⏰ Time change got you feeling down? 🤔 You're not alone! As the days get shorter, it's common to
. 🌞⏰ Time change got you feeling down? 🤔 You're not alone! As the days get shorter, it's common to feel extra tired, unmotivated, and even a little blue. This could be more than just a seasonal slump - it might be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Learn how the reduced daylight affects our...
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In-Law Dynamics: The Victoria Vs Nicola Case Study
. I think everyone is chatting about this rn because it's hitting a little to close to home in one way or another? 👀 #inlaws #brooklyn #familytherapy #therapy
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PUNJABI MENTAL HEALTH: The Connection Between Your Stomach & Brain 🧠 🦠 ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ: ਤੁਹਾਡੇ
. PUNJABI MENTAL HEALTH: The Connection Between Your Stomach & Brain 🧠 🦠 ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ: ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਪੇਟ ਅਤੇ ਦਿਮਾਗ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ ਸਬੰਧ Gut health = mental health! 🧘♀️ As a counsellor, I'm sharing some love for our gut-brain connection. 🌟 Let's talk microbiome, stress, and self-care ☕️. #Punjabi...
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When MIL-DIL dynamics get intense 🙄 In collectivist cultures, going no contact isn't always an
. When MIL-DIL dynamics get intense 🙄 In collectivist cultures, going no contact isn't always an option 🤯. So, what's the move? 🕺 Bare Minimum Contact + Grey Rock Method 💁♀️. But here's the thing: it only works if you're emotionally well and regulated 💆♀️. Prioritize YOU! #SouthAsian...
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Was he born "evil," or is it just all one big severe trauma response? 🤔 Exploring the psychology
. Was he born "evil," or is it just all one big severe trauma response? 🤔 Exploring the psychology behind the headlines in 'The Reckoning' documentary #Diddy #Trauma #Psychoanalysis #TheReckoning #50cent
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LIFE-CHANGING HEAD INJURIES + FOOD FRAUD: WHAT'S THE LINK & HOW TO GET BETTER
. **Amrita Sandhu, RCC & Amar Sandhu | Healing After a Life-Changing Head Injury** Join us for a heartfelt and informative conversation with **Amar Sandhu**, as he shares his journey of recovering from a life-changing head injury. We explore how he's learning to take care of himself **mind, body,...
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Punjabi Mental Health: Is Your Shopping Ruining Your Life? Overconsumption is not only ruining the
. Punjabi Mental Health: Is Your Shopping Ruining Your Life? Overconsumption is not only ruining the planet but perhaps even yours and your family's life?! 🫣😳🛍️ Watch this video to see if you're a d d i c t e d to the tap tap or the click click. ☑️☑️ #punjabitiktok #Punjabi #BrownTikTok
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Without proper connection at home male offspring will gravitate toward the wrong path
. Without proper connection at home male offspring will gravitate toward the wrong path. This happens in homes where the fathers are lawyers, doctors, truckers or business owners and anything in between. The main missing piece is the actual fathering. Teaching, coaching, conversating, spending...
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Punjabi gharan ch pyaar aksar survival naal mix ho janda
. Punjabi gharan ch pyaar aksar survival naal mix ho janda. So we adapt — we cling, we shut down, we over-adjust. That's attachment. Not a flaw. A response. And it can change. Send this to someone who would benefit from understanding this! #punjabi #punjabitiktok #punjabimuser
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🙋🏽♂️Your fave Punjabi dad is back discussing: - empty nest depression 🐥 - lack of hobbies 🏓 -
. 🙋🏽♂️Your fave Punjabi dad is back discussing: - empty nest depression 🐥 - lack of hobbies 🏓 - anxious attachment and codependency on offspring ⛓️ - alcohol + anger 😡 🥃 - racism in the 90's 🚔 - life as a young immigrant 🤎 - parenting regrets 🥹 - homophobia in Punjabi community ❤️🩹 -...
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The 5 Most Important Psychological Terms Explained In Punjabi: Gaslighting, Narcissism, Pick-Me's,
. The 5 Most Important Psychological Terms Explained In Punjabi: Gaslighting, Narcissism, Pick-Me's, Toxic Masculinity and Trauma Bonding Explained In Punjabi! Send this to someone who needs to see it! Does your mom need to understand the cycle of abuse and trauma bonding because she may be in a...
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5 sneaky ways you're sabotaging yourself without even realizing it! 1
. 5 sneaky ways you're sabotaging yourself without even realizing it! 1. Procrastination & perfectionism 2. Unhealthy coping mechanisms 3. Toxic relationship habits 4. Letting imposter syndrome hold you back 5. People-pleasing at your own expense Spot yourself? Let's break these patterns and…
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The Comparison Of Baby-Boomer, Gen-X and Millennial Parenting
. The purpose of this video is not to shame or induce guilt but to provide an opportunity to reflect 🙏💡 so we can be proactive to reduce intergenerational trauma patterns 💪🌟. Sound off in the comments if you disagree with any of these messages or concepts! 💬👇 #southasiantiktok #browntiktok...
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Help your kids be safe and healthy on and offline! Screen addiction is real..Just like substance
. Help your kids be safe and healthy on and offline! Screen addiction is real..Just like substance abuse, excessive screen time can lead to compulsive behavior, withdrawal symptoms, and negative impacts on mental health. #punjabi #punjabitiktok #punjab #browntiktok
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The Psychology of a Punjabi Father
. From age 0-10 I saw my father in 5 minute increments. He was always rushing to return to work - he was defined by being the provider whilst navigating the complexities of being a very much ethnic minority in a small town. During my adolescence and once we moved to Surrey we developed a rapport...
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Title: "Therapy Cove Counselling"Host: Amrita Sandhu, Registered Clinical CounsellorDescription:Join Amrita Sandhu, a registered clinical counsellor, on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and rewarding change. In this podcast, we'll explore the complexities of mental health, relationships, and personal growth. Through candid conversations, real-life examples, and evidence-based insights, we'll navigate the pathways to healing and transformation.Topics We'll Explore:- *Mental health and wellness*- *Self-care and self-compassion*- *Relationships and communication*- *Personal growth and development*- *Trauma, anxiety, and depression*What to Expect:- *Honest and vulnerable conversations*- *Practical tips and strategies*- *Inspiring stories of resilience and growth*- *Expert insights and advice*Join the Conversation:Subscribe to Therapy Cove Counselling and join a community of individuals committed to growth, healing, and self-discovery. Let's explore the pathways to heal
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