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Kritical Moments

Kritical Moments

by Kriti Mohan

Self-Improvement Mental Health

Season 2

College Transition Series: Finding Your People

Hi everyone! Welcome back to my podcast, Kritical Moments. I'm your host, Kriti, and if you were with me last episode, you know I've been walking through a new season together. A season about what it really means to leave home, start over, and become someone new as you make the jump from high school to college.

College Transition Series: A New College Awaits

Hi everyone! Welcome back to my podcast, Kritical Moments, the podcast where we have honest conversations about mental health, happiness, resilience, and navigating life’s biggest transitions. I’m Kriti. And today, I’m talking directly to a very special group of people. Maybe you’re sitting in your bedroom right now, surrounded by boxes. Maybe you’ve already started buying dorm decorations. Maybe you’ve picked out your classes, joined the college Facebook group, and you’re just waiting to hear who your roommate is going to be. Or maybe… you’re trying really hard not to think about the fact that in just a few weeks, everything you’ve ever known is about to change. Here's The College Dorm Shopping List!!! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TptY06sKUibRjWCh3bxJ61JfrX49azbT3C3HjXDfjBA/edit?usp=sharing

Season 1

Peace is Not Laziness

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my podcast, Kritical Moments, where we talk about happiness and mental health like they’re real, lived experiences, not just buzzwords. I’m your host, Kriti, and today’s episode is called “Peace is Not Laziness.” I want to start with a confession. One that a lot of high-achieving people are going to recognize. We’ve normalized burnout so much that rest feels like something you have to earn. Like if you didn’t finish everything, you don’t deserve to sit down. If you’re not being productive, you’re falling behind. If you’re calm, you must not be trying hard enough.

High Functioning but Not Okay

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my podcast Kritical Moments. I’m Kriti and today we’re talking about something I’m calling “High Functioning but Not Okay.” If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I shouldn’t be struggling,” “I’m doing everything right” — this one’s for you. Because honestly, one of the biggest myths in mental health is that if you’re functioning, you must be fine. But functioning isn’t the same as being okay. It’s just surviving, efficiently.

The Start of Our New Year: Friendship

Hi everyone! Welcome back to my podcast, Kritical Moments, where we explore the science, the stories, and the soul of happiness and mental health. I am Kriti, and today’s episode is one we can all relate to: Friendships. The people we laugh with, cry with, and sometimes argue with, they share our lives in ways we don’t even realize.

Understanding Executive Dysfunction

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Kritical Moments, the podcast where we explore stories, science, and systems shaping mental wellness today. Today’s episode might hit home for a lot of people who have asked themselves: “Why can’t I just do it?” We are talking about executive dysfunction—a term many have heard but few truly understand.

Healing in Colors

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my podcast, Kritical Moments Today’s episode is called “Healing in Color: Mental Health and Cultural Stigma in Communities of Color.” We are going to dive into the ways that race, culture, and history shape our mental health experiences. We’ll talk about the stigma that keeps people silent, the barriers that keep people out of care, and the bold, beautiful ways communities across the globe are reclaiming healing on their own terms.

Breaking the Silence

Hey everyone, and welcome back to Kritical Moments—the podcast where we get real about what it means to feel good, even when life doesn’t always make that easy. I’m honestly so glad you’re here today. Whether you’re listening on your way to school, in bed with your earbuds in, or just trying to calm your mind—thank you for showing up. Not just for this episode, but for yourself. Today we’re talking about something that touches all of us, whether we admit it or not: mental health—and why we need to talk about it like we would anything else.

Self Care Isn’t Just Skin Care

Welcome back to my podcast, “Kritical Moments”—your space for real talk on mental health, healing, and the kind of happiness that actually lasts. Today’s episode? Oh, it’s a good one. It’s called: “Self-Care Isn’t Just Skin Care: Real Ways to Nourish Your Mind.” So today, we’re digging deep—debunking the myths, exploring the neuroscience behind self-regulation, and sharing real, research-backed ways to care for your mind. Because your wellness deserves more than just surface-level treatment.

Sleep

Welcome back to my podcast, Kritical Moments, where we dive into the science and soul of feeling good. I’m your host, Kriti, and today we’re talking about something that touches every part of our mental and emotional life—SLEEP. Sleep isn’t just about closing your eyes and drifting off. It’s sacred. It’s a healing process. It’s the moment your brain gets to recharge, reset, and restore. But here’s the problem—many of us, especially students, are walking through life sleep-deprived, foggy, and emotionally frayed. So today, we’re going to explore what makes sleep so important for mental health, what really happens when we don’t get enough of it, and how you can take back control of your sleep habits and start feeling like yourself again. So, get cozy—because this episode could seriously change your life.

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