“Home Alone” is a reflective, emotionally raw collaboration that dives into the quiet battles we fight when no one’s looking. Featuring a soulful hook by Messiah, the track captures the push-and-pull of connection and isolation: “Don’t know what to say, I’ve been waiting for you…”—a confession of regret and distance wrapped in a smooth, melancholic melody.

With honest storytelling, introspective bars, and a tone that sits somewhere between broken and resilient, this track explores spiritual weariness, emotional numbness, and the hunger to rise above it all. Whether you’re in a room full of people or truly home alone, this one speaks to the silence that lingers inside.

HOME ALONE

Struggling to wind down at night? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how to build a simple, calming bedtime routine that supports deep, restful sleep — and why that matters more than you think for your mental health.

We’ll cover the science behind nighttime habits, why consistency is key, and how to avoid the most common sleep disruptors. Whether your evenings feel chaotic or you just want better sleep, this episode offers practical, compassionate guidance to help you rest, reset, and wake up well.

🧠 Part of our Sleep & Wellbeing series on AvaMind.
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Creating a Bedtime Routine for Restful Sleep

Dr. Reedy discusses how the identified patient is someone who expresses the issues with a system through mental health symptoms. He talks about projection and triangulation as ways for individuals in a system to scapegoat others and avoid the responsibility that each member of a system bears. He talks about how we can become a part of the solution as we learn to see mental health issues in the context of the greater system and make changes to disrupt patterns. He discourages the use of shame and guilt as barometers of our progress on our mental health journey.

The Identified Patient & You - Ep 669

Dr. Reedy discusses how skills and tools don’t make up the transformative substance of our therapy journey. He talks about a “transformation of consciousness” that occurs when we are deeply changed. He explains ego-death and how fear and love are the primary forces that drive our behavior. He explains that therapy is not about improvement but rather about self-compassion, increased consciousness, and rests on a foundation of sense of safety.

How Behavioral Therapy Falls Short - Ep 670

Shadows in My Mind is the sound of silence breaking.

This track is an honest reflection of what it’s like to carry trauma, isolation, and a fractured sense of self—realities familiar to many veterans after service. The lyrics speak from a place where the noise of battle is replaced by the quieter, more persistent war within: anxiety, disconnection, depression.

This isn’t just a song. It’s a voice for those who can’t always speak. For every soldier who’s walked off the battlefield only to find a new one inside their mind—this is for you.

 If you’ve ever felt alone in a crowded room—this one’s for you.

🎖️ Veteran-made. Veteran-voiced.
🎙️ Mi Mate’s Music — telling the stories that matter.
📍 Australia | Mental health is mission critical.

If you're struggling, please reach out. Support is available through Lifeline (13 11 14) or Open Arms (1800 011 046)—veteran-specific mental health services in Australia.

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Shadows in my mind

Shadows in My Mind

Dr. Reedy defines and discusses what makes for emotional safety. He talks about how emotional safety heals us and how repeated exposure to an emotional safe person changes our nervous system permanently. He explains that when the “big people” from our childhood were unable to sit with us and our feelings, we learned to hide and protect ourselves… and these efforts to protect ourselves become our mental illnesses.

Emotional Safety - Ep 671

Dr. Reedy takes live questions from the audience on parenting and boundaries. He explains how compassion is born by our boundaries. He explains that children and partners will inevitably require us to face aspects of ourselves we have avoided. We will have to fail, come up short and own our limitations as we practice self-care and attempt to meet our loved ones with love and compassion.

Carrying Your Own Shadow (A.M.A.) - Ep 672

This week, Lupa takes a serious approach to safety and security. She talks about safe spaces and how she self-soothes when she needs to.

Lupa's Bits #197 - Let's Be Secure

After dealing with some mental battles today, I needed a change of pace, so I made this song rather quickly. Enjoy this change of motivation! This will be part of another album called "It's Never Over"

Lyrics:
In this den,
It's cold and dark at night.
In this den,
I cannot take this life.
In this den,
I cannot make it through,
No matter what the battle,
I cannot see the truth.

I want to give up all I have,
No one to see me when I'm sad,
I cannot take this anymore,
The more I think, the more I'm torn.
Maybe it's time I give it up,
maybe it's time I end my life,
Or maybe I should take my time,
To realize I'm worth the fight.

Silence fills this darkened home,
No one to help me, let me know,
That I am not a burden,
That I am not alone.
But now the truth is found,
I am the one who should be sound!
No more thoughts,
No more end,
There won't be death here in the den!

I realized,
I'm more than just a waste,
I realized,
I'm more than just a weight.
I realize,
I can make it through the night,
No matter how hard it gets,
I can always win this fight!

I want to live the life I have,
There's help for me even when I'm sad,
I can take this life of mine,
and make it whole if I just try.
So hear me now it's time to shine!
No matter what, I'll make it fine!
It's not to late, for me to see,
I'm more than what I find in me!

Silence fills this darkened home,
No one to help me, let me know,
That I am not a burden,
That I am not alone.
But now the truth is found,
I am the one who should be sound!
No more thoughts,
No more end,
There won't be death here in the den!

So if you hear this song,
Just know you're not alone!
If you sing along,
You'll make it through all on your own!
Just hear me out,
You can make it through the fight!
Through the pain,
through the day,
even through the darkened night!

Silence fills this darkened home,
No one to help me, let me know,
That I am not a burden,
That I am not alone.
But now the truth is found,
I am the one who should be sound!
No more thoughts,
No more end,
There won't be death here in the den!


Death in This Den

Dr. Reedy talks about what it means to hold space for another, what gets in the way of doing so and how this impacts the development of a child or the client in therapy. He explains that seeing someone is the key to mental health and resiliency and that the foundation of our ability to do that is in how we have managed to heal our own narcissistic wounding (the wounding of not being seen and accepted as we are).

The Science of Holding Space - Ep 673

DUBLE RR not ROLLS ROYCE*

DUBLE RR -
born in the Philippines and raised in Dublin, is an artist known for his unique sound and introspective lyrics. Drawing inspiration from the soulful depth of Mac Miller, the storytelling prowess of Kendrick Lamar, and the laid-back vibes of Larry June, he blends these influences to create music.
DUBLE RR is quickly establishing himself as a distinctive and influential voice in Irish hiphop music.

Mi Mate Music – Giving Sound to Silent Struggles

Mi Mate Music is a purpose-driven creative project transforming lived experiences into powerful, emotionally charged tracks. Founded by Dennis Weston, this initiative supports individuals—particularly war veterans living with invisible injuries such as PTSD and other mental health conditions—in expressing what too often goes unsaid.

Through music, we help broken people tell their stories in ways that are honest, raw, and empowering. These tracks are more than just songs—they are lived moments, captured in sound.

Our mission is twofold: to support healing through creative expression, and to foster greater understanding of the silent battles many veterans and others endure daily. Every lyric and every beat is crafted to inspire empathy, connection, and insight into the challenges of mental health injuries.

Whether you're navigating your own journey or seeking to understand someone else's, Mi Mate Music offers a soundtrack grounded in truth, resilience, and hope.

Your support helps us continue turning real stories into music that matters.

A green fox who dealt with a ton of pain

My music is AI generated but the lyrics are hand-written by me! Made by my own inspiration!

Finding You Therapy Programs is an experientially based therapeutic program serving individuals, parents, couples, and families. Email the host drbradreedy@gmail.com

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