But Why Is Mental Health Still So Misunderstood? | Wellbeing & the Psychology of Feeling Human

Is it anxiety? Is it burnout? Or are you just human in a broken world? In this vulnerable and wide-ranging episode, Kristin and Laura dive deep into what mental health really means — and why it’s often confused with mental illness. Through personal stories, psychology frameworks, and way too many Twilight references, they unpack:• The difference between mental health, mental illness & compromised wellbeing• Why mindfulness isn’t always the answer• What self-compassion and small wins actually look like in practice• How societal distrust and disconnection are shaping burnout• The mental toll of misogyny, political fear, and online violence This episode blends theory with lived experience — and it’s as much about surviving as it is about resisting. Because it turns out being "okay" isn’t the point. Being real might be. Socials: https://linktr.ee/butwhy.pod