83. Scout Sobel and Mady Maio Unpack Finding Balance in an Optimization Focused World | Okay Sis x TMV Crossover

Is trauma a necessary tool? Could something easy be productive? What’s your current mental health fixation? We’ve been waiting two years to get all four of us in a room to philosophize with our fellow mental health sisters—the Okay Sis x TMV crossover is finally here! We welcomed Scout Sobel and Mady Maio to the show with one giant unpacking, touching on everything from self-optimization, hustle culture, the benefits of trauma, and so much more.  0:00 Intro 6:44 Mady’s unpacking 14:55 How could something easy be productive? 17:54 Stress just to be stressed 22:22 Is trauma a necessary tool?  30:02 Trauma makes us who we are 33:32 Scout’s unpacking 38:16 Allegory for suicide 42:05 Mady’s mental health fixation 45:16 Scout’s mental health fixation  Don’t forget to listen to us on Okay Sis! Find the episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/okay-sis/id1434353917?i=1000630670055 ALL THINGS SCOUT + MADY: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/okay-sis/id1434353917?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p https://www.instagram.com/okaysispodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/scoutsobel/ https://www.instagram.com/madymaio/ Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode!  SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL:  https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary   🫠 Follow along, we're funny on the internet sometimes https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Threads @thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands