Mon'Vie Mind Wellness

09/02/2025

Mastering Focus with the Pomodoro Technique

As a psychiatrist, I see how constant distractions and the pressure to always perform can quickly lead to burnout. The reality is that our brains are not designed for endless hours of productivity.

In my latest blog post, I share how the Pomodoro Technique offers a simple, science-based structure that balances focus with rest. This method strengthens concentration, prevents overwhelm, and supports overall mental wellness.

Whether you are managing a demanding workload, leading a team, or tackling personal projects, this approach can help you work with greater efficiency while protecting your well-being.

Read the full article here:

Mastering Focus and Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique mind wellness techniques for productivity and neuroplasticity

09/01/2025

I'm honored to be featured on the cover of Scroll Magazine this September, alongside three of the Valley’s leading psychiatrists, for National Su***de Prevention Month.

This shoot wasn’t just about a cover. It is about starting conversations that save lives.

Su***de prevention is not just clinical work, it’s cultural work. It’s showing up in communities, breaking stigma, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.

As Not Your Typical Psychiatrist™, my mission is to redefine the language of healing- bridging music, fashion, and neuroscience so that mental health is no lonr confined to a diagnosis on paper, but embodied as a living, shared experience for all of us.

Grateful to Scroll Magazine and Dr. Brook Choulet for organizing this collective and shining a light on this work, and to my colleagues who continue to push the field forward.

This month, I invite you to check in on your friends and loved ones, speak openly about mental health, and share resources that could save a life.

Because su***de is preventable- and together, we can change the story.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, dial 9-8-8 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. You are not alone.

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08/28/2025

Do you feel this?

So many of us are living on autopilot.
We think we’ve got it handled: kids, work, gym, meetings, dinner, repeat.

On the outside it looks like balance.
But on the inside? We’re tired. Stretched. Slowly sliding into burnout without even realizing it.

As a psychiatrist, I see this story all the time. High-achievers who are doing “everything right” but quietly running on empty.

Here’s what I would tell you:
- Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse.
- Sometimes it looks like productivity on repeat.
- And the fix isn’t perfection. It’s intention.

Small pauses. Clearer choices. Giving yourself permission to not always be “on.”

If this feels too familiar, it’s time to reclaim your energy before burnout takes the driver’s seat.

I put together something I wish more of my patients and friends had access to: the Not Your Typical Self-Care Starter Kit.

It’s packed with quick, doable techniques you can weave into even the busiest schedule, because taking care of yourself shouldn’t feel like another chore.

You deserve routines that restore, not drain.

Find it in my website under "Resources" or
https://monviemindwellness.com/resources

08/22/2025

The people who seem the happiest can be fighting battles you can’t see.

A simple “How are you, really?” can mean more than you think. ❤️

08/13/2025

Ever had a song give you goosebumps? 🎶
That’s not just “good taste”, it’s frisson.

Frisson is a neurochemical cocktail your brain releases when music hits an emotional or unexpected peak, a perfectly timed drop, a key change, a surge in harmony.

It lights up your dopamine pathways (the same ones tied to reward and motivation) and engages brain regions linked to memory, emotion, and pleasure.

Why does this matter beyond the dance floor?
Because frisson is proof that art, sound, and emotion can directly rewire your brain’s chemistry in real time.

If you can trigger it through music, imagine what’s possible when you intentionally design environments, routines, and experiences that stimulate your brain this way.

08/12/2025

Build Deeper Connection Through Music 🎵

Music has the power to bring couples closer. Our latest blog, “Creating a Shared Playlist to Build Relationship Intimacy,” shares science-backed tips to turn playlist creation into a fun, meaningful ritual.

Why it works:

Synchronizes brain activity and boosts bonding hormones

Creates shared emotional touchpoints

Reflects memories, milestones, and mutual goals

Ready to harmonize your hearts? Start curating your relationship soundtrack here:

Music has long been recognized as a universal language that shapes emotion, memory, and social connection. In romantic relationships, sharing music offers much more than entertainment. It is a neuroscience-supported method for deepening emotional intimacy, enhancing communication, and fostering empa

08/06/2025

✨ Unlock the Science of Sound ✨

Want to understand how BPM and sound frequencies literally rewire your mind? In our latest blog post, Dr. Mona Amini dives into the neuroscience behind how musical rhythms and frequencies can shape mood, focus, and emotional resilience at the neural level. Discover how tempo‑tailored sound experiences can:

• Modulate brainwave states like alpha, beta, and gamma
• Trigger dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin release linked to reward and bonding
• Fine‑tune attention and cognition through targeted auditory modulation—beta‑range (≈16 Hz) beats especially helpful for sustained focus and stress regulation
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Whether you’re a wellness practitioner, high‑performing executive, or someone navigating emotional overwhelm, this post showcases an evidence‑based, innovative approach to sound‑based self‑care.

🚀 Forward‑thinking strategies. Neuroscience‑driven insights. Transformative potential.

👉 [Tap to explore how curated rhythms can elevate mental clarity, anchor emotional balance, and help you live in harmony with your own brain.]



https://monviemindwellness.com/blog/the-neuroscience-of-sound-how-bpms-and-frequencies-rewire-the-mind

The Neuroscience of Sound: How BPMs and Frequencies Rewire the Mind - Exploring Music as therapy and how bpm effects your mindset

08/02/2025

🎶 What genre defines your style right now?

Drop it below & send this to someone who dresses the vibe.

07/29/2025

These aren’t just phrases, they’re reminders I return to daily, in my work and in my own life.

Mental wellness isn’t about perfection.

It’s about learning how to navigate the messiness of being human with curiosity, compassion, and courage.

Which one resonates most with you right now?

07/27/2025

Give yourself permission to wear the outfit you have saved for a "special occasion".

07/16/2025

You don’t have to earn rest.
You don’t have to justify why you’re overwhelmed.
You don’t have to keep pushing through as if nothing’s wrong.

Being gentle with yourself isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.

It’s knowing that your nervous system, your mind, and your body all need moments of compassion to truly heal and thrive.