I’ve always believed in the importance of feeding and nourishing the brain with remarkable books so it’s no wonder that I’m a ravenous reader. I consume books like cake, enjoying and savouring each slice. I’ll be writing about trauma and one of these ‘slices’ in this essay. It’s time to consider how such concepts could…

It’s virtually impossible to think about horrific events like war, sexual assault, and natural disasters without considering the inevitable trauma or PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) that follows. Originally dervied from Greek, trauma means wound; a literal physical affliction or injury left on the body. However, the term has evolved over time to refer to…

Being an empath is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because we connect and understand people on a deep level. A curse because we often overextend ourselves in our endless quest tohelp others which leaves us exhausted, or we feel overstimulated by constantnews coverage, or drained after spending long hours surrounded by lots…

 “Empath” has truly become a buzzword within the fields of mental health and psychology, and rightly so. It’s helped many, including myself, to understand various aspects of themselves.  or those of you who’d like to learn more about empaths, figure out if you are one or learn ways to deal with empath lethargy then welcome!…

Like myself, perhaps the dark clouds of depression and anxiety have held a tenacious grip over most of your life. The previous sentence feels like some kind of platitude but it’s true, I have both GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder) and MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) for which I’m currently medicated. It’s no secret that anxiety-depressive disorders…

What do the films “The Visit”, “Take Shelter” and “The Caveman’s Valentine” all have in common? That’s right, they all portray schizophrenia inaccurately. From the grossly exaggerated violence in “The Visit” to the completely false insinuation that schizophrenia is contagious in “Take Shelter” to the artistic ‘genuis’ in “The Caveman’s Valentine”; all of these movies…

If, after reading my last three articles, you’ve felt inspired to learn more about caste I’ve compiled a list of books to help you do just that. Please note that this list is not in any particular order, although I’ve separated non-fiction books from fiction to make things a little easier. Non-Fiction  “The Annhilation of…

In my essay, “Casting off my Caste” which can be read here: Casting off my Caste | Bealtaine (bealtainemag.com) I reveal myself to be a Kshatriya (Rajput). Now it’s time to delve into the connections between sati, jauhar and Rajput women. What is Sati? In short, sati is the ancient Hindu practice of self-immolation. When…

In my article, “Casting Off My Caste”, which can be read here: Casting off my Caste | Bealtaine (bealtainemag.ie) I introduce the caste system and outline my own opinions on caste identity, experiences and allyship. Now it’s time to delve into the origins of caste. The Beginnings It’s widely believed that the Aryans first introduced…