Who is behind Healing With Payal?
| Healing With Payal is created by Payal Seth, a mental health advocate, yoga teacher, and someone with 30+ years of lived experience navigating emotional challenges. This space is a heartfelt offering to help others feel seen, supported, and less alone. |
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Is this a therapy or counselling website?
| No, this is not a therapy or crisis support site. While the content is deeply informed by lived experience and wellness practices, it does not replace professional mental health services. If you're in crisis, please seek help from a licensed therapist or local helpline. |
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What kind of topics do you cover here?
| The blog and content explore: Anxiety, depression, grief, trauma Self-care and emotional resilience Mindfulness, yoga, and grounding techniques Honest reflections and mental health storytelling Tools for navigating difficult days, gently
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What is “healing through lived experience”?
| It means sharing real-life experiences—raw, imperfect, human—to offer comfort and understanding. This space isn’t about being “fixed.” It’s about feeling, growing, and healing authentically, at your own pace. |
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Can I submit topics or questions?
| Yes, absolutely! You’re invited to be part of the conversation. You can suggest topics like breathwork, journal prompts, or coping strategies by contacting me through the Contact Page. |
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Are the blog posts medically reviewed?
| No. The content here is experience-based, not clinical. Everything shared comes from Payal Seth’s personal journey and deep empathy—not a therapist's license. For medical guidance, always consult a professional. |
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| Yes. All blog posts, reflections, and tools are free to read and access. This space was created to remove shame, not add pressure. |
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Can I share your content?
| Yes, but please give credit by tagging @healingwithpayal on Instagram or linking back to www.healingwithpayal.com when reposting. |
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How can I stay updated on new posts and resources?
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What if I don’t feel okay right now?
| That’s completely okay. This space exists for those exact moments. Whether you're taking one breath at a time or one day at a time—you belong here. You are not alone. |
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| Self-compassion involves treating yourself with kindness, recognising shared human experiences of suffering, and maintaining mindfulness of negative emotions without being overwhelmed. |
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What are the benefits of practising self-compassion? | Practising self-compassion can reduce anxiety and depression, increase emotional resilience, enhance the quality of relationships, promote happiness and fulfilment, and improve motivation. |
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What role does mindfulness play in self-compassion? | Mindfulness helps in developing self-compassion by encouraging present-moment awareness, which allows individuals to acknowledge their thoughts and feelings without judgement. |
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How can journaling promote self-love? | Journaling can deepen self-love and self-awareness through prompts that encourage positive self-dialogue and help individuals appreciate themselves. |
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What technique can I use to practise self-compassion during stressful moments? | The Self-Compassion Break technique involves recognising your feelings, acknowledging that suffering is a shared experience, and offering yourself kindness.
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