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Have you ever watched someone tell a “vulnerable” story… and felt something was off?

In this episode, I’m thinking out loud — really out loud — about performative people, the subtle ways they manage perception, and how dangerous that can be for regular people consuming content while trying to heal, grow, or figure themselves out.

I talk about the telltale signs of performance masquerading as authenticity — the controlled smile, the polished pain, the curated honesty — and why it quietly distorts our sense of what real growth, passion, and alignment actually look like.

This episode is split into two parts.

The first dives into performative behavior and why it leaves viewers feeling confused, behind, or disconnected from their own reality.

The second shifts into something grounding — the difference between performance and presence, why people who genuinely love what they do feel safe to watch, and why watching someone come alive hits so differently than watching someone manage an image.

This isn’t motivation.

It’s a mirror.

If you’ve ever felt like your healing doesn’t look as pretty as everyone else’s…

If you’ve ever wondered why some content drains you instead of inspires you…

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “the work” but still feel behind…

This episode is for you.

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And if you want to write to the show, collaborate, or be part of future episodes, email us at abstractnina@gmail.com.

SPECIAL FRIDAY EPISODE!!

What happens when the person who’s supposed to protect you becomes the one you have to protect?

In this episode, I open up about what it was like growing up with a mother who had schizophrenia — the fear, the confusion, and the strange kind of love that lives inside that chaos.

This one’s personal. It’s the story behind my upcoming book, M.O.M — My Other Mother: A Daughter’s Story of Being Raised by Schizophrenia.

I talk about the moment I realized something was wrong, the haunting parallels I saw while watching Netflix’s Ed Gein documentary, and the misunderstood reality of what schizophrenia actually is — beyond the headlines and horror movies.

We’ll break down the myths, the stigma, and the emotional toll it takes on families who live in the shadows of mental illness.

Because behind every “crazy” story is usually a broken one — and behind every broken one is a person who still wants to be seen.

Call to Action:

Learn the facts. Speak the truth. Check on the ones who seem lost in their own world.

Compassion won’t cure schizophrenia — but it can save lives.

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abstract. podcast — real people, raw truths, no filters.

If you’ve got someone in your life with schizophrenia, or any severe mental illness, here’s what you can do:

1. Learn the signs. Hallucinations, paranoia, disorganized speech, withdrawing — they’re not “weird behavior.” They’re symptoms.

2. Don’t argue with delusions. Validation doesn’t mean agreeing — it means saying, “I know that feels real for you, and I’m here.”

3. Find support. There are NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) groups in almost every city that help families understand what’s happening.

4. Speak up. Share your story. Normalize the conversation.

5. Advocate. Push for better mental health access and trauma-informed police training. People’s lives depend on it.

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Your nervous system isn’t the problem.

It’s the messenger — and it’s been screaming for years.

In this raw, no-fluff episode, Nina breaks down what the nervous system actually is, how life and people can hijack it, and why regulating it is non-negotiable for real healing. From sacred rage to breathwork, from Muay Thai to primal stillness — this one’s about finding your own rhythm, not someone else’s blueprint.

You’ll learn:

— What the nervous system does (and why it’s not overreacting)

— How trauma, relationships, and everyday chaos keep you stuck

— How Nina uses Muay Thai to regulate and reconnect

— How you can regulate right now — even if you’ve never thrown a punch

— And a call to action that puts power back in your body today

Regulation isn’t about staying calm.

It’s about reclaiming your safety — on your own terms.

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Email me at abstractnina@gmail.com

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This is the rebirth.

In this powerful first episode, Nina explains why The Collective Culture had to die — and why abstract. was born in its place. This isn’t just a rebrand. It’s a revolution. A reckoning. A raw return to what healing actually feels like when it’s real, not marketable.

You’ll hear:

— Why surface-level “healing culture” doesn’t speak to the ones doing the work for real

— How abstract art became a metaphor for life, trauma, and transformation

— Who this podcast is not for — and who it’s riding for

— What to expect this season: sacred rage, nervous system repair, embodied truth

— The call to action that’ll kickstart your inner fire — starting now

This episode is for the under-the-radar ones. The ones still healing. Still rising. Still real.

Because life doesn’t start at 18 or 25. It starts at 40 — everything before that was just research.

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Today on The Collective Culture Podcast…

“Bloodstream: When Love Leaves a Scar, Not a Home”

In this intimate episode of The Collective Culture Podcast, i opens up about the emotional inspiration behind my abstract painting Bloodstream. Without naming names, i share the story of loving someone deeply who was never fully mine—and the ache that remained long after they were gone.

This episode is for anyone who still hasn’t quite moved on, who still checks old messages, who still feels that quiet longing. I offer words of comfort, creative release, and a reminder that your pain can be transformed into art, peace, and power.

I am also announcing that my original painting Bloodstream is now available for purchase, and custom art commissions are officially open.

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Today on The Collective Culture Podcast…

“Rooted in Calm: A Guided Meditation to Ease Worry and Anxiety

In this 10-minute guided meditation, let yourself be gently held by the sounds of the forest as you release worry and reconnect with inner peace. With grounding visualizations, soothing breathwork, and powerful affirmations, this meditation will help you feel safe, supported, and present in your body.

Perfect for starting your day with calm or unwinding before sleep.

Find a quiet space, press play, and come home to yourself. 🌿

🎧 Listen now on The Collective Culture Podcast!

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Today on The Collective Culture Podcast…

“The Art of Being Sexy – Unlocking Your Inner Seduction”

What makes someone truly sexy? It’s not just a look—it’s an energy. A presence. A slow, smoldering confidence that lingers in the air long after you’ve left the room.

In this sultry, hypnotic episode of The Collective Culture Podcast, we’re peeling back the layers of attraction and diving deep into the essence of pure, undeniable sex appeal.

💋 How to own your space with effortless confidence

🔥 The secret to speaking in a way that pulls them in

👀 The power of the gaze—how your eyes can tempt, tease, and mesmerize

🤌 The art of touch—how to make even the slightest graze unforgettable

✨ Why true sexiness starts from within—and how to embody it every day

This is more than just a guide—it’s a transformation. By the end of this episode, you won’t just know how to be sexy… you’ll feel it in your bones.

Ready to step into your most magnetic, irresistible self?

🎧 Press play and let’s begin.

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