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3musesmerge's avatar

Mhmmm... I can see how giving users an interactive, playful, empowering experience can take mindfulness “work” into a higher dimension.

Years ago I tried meditation and it simply didn’t work for me. Instead I found writing to be quite effective.

All of life is an experiment!

Congrats Hazel and Ellie on your collaborative creation. V. Awesome!

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Ellie Dee's avatar

A lot of people don't realise that meditation is just one tool of many and it doesn't work for everyone. Even CBT, the alleged "gold standard" in therapy, works for only 50% of patients, which goes to show you that we have different needs. It's great that you recognised this and instead of trying to go against yourself, you found something that resonates more deeply with who you are.

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3musesmerge's avatar

One of my favorite songs is All Kinds of Kinds by Miranda Lambert. Yes! We are all different.

https://youtu.be/02X8bX_EBv4?si=F2_ZqIRtI64g3B59

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Ellie Dee's avatar

Oh this is so lovely! How had I never heard this song? Thanks for sharing :)

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3musesmerge's avatar

It’s a song I reference for myself (and others) often. 🎤🎵

It’s a playful way to remember that my way is only one among many.

Love what you and Hazel are putting out!

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Keeley Rees's avatar

Oh I just started playing this last night! It came up as an Instagram ad and drew me in. Love that you have a Substack too.

My son just did a research project (year 12) about how video games are the superior experience compared to tv & film (for a few reasons he explained so well) & it totally persuaded me. He then mentioned how it could be harnessed as a powerful tool for mental health & other opportunities. It’s already happening with apps like yours. 🫶🏻

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Ellie Dee's avatar

Thank you for the beautiful comment!

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Marisa Tschopp (Dr.)'s avatar

It’s a bit random but - ever since I was talking to my mcolleagues about Betwixt and showed them - many mentioned about how they liked the style and pictures. I myself am really impressed with the style and art. I was quite impressed what effect that kind of artsy engagement has on others too.

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Ellie Dee's avatar

This is so lovely to hear, thanks for stopping by to share!

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Donna McArthur's avatar

Well done Hazel and Ellie. I love the story about the user who struggled with doubt, turning it into something easy to love. Brilliant. You two are doing important work!

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Ellie Dee's avatar

Thank you so much, Donna. This means a lot!

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interstellar alliance's avatar

i always thought something was wrong with me for all those apps never seeming to help. and so many are complete garbage. you all....this is amazing. as a occaisonal writer (yea i know i cant spell) i love the writing -- you obviously have talented folx working for you and umm, yea even having adhd i want to keep playing. like i *want* to use it. ...hm maybe because of adhd.. lol anyway i love it.

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Ellie Dee's avatar

I'm so honoured to hear that it's resonating with you. Thank you for the kind note!

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Phoebe Thomasson's avatar

Amazing work! Can totally relate as have tried countless methods and modes of therapy over the years. Have recently taken up gaming again, like from when I was a teen and find it strategic and soothing in ways I couldn't fathom. Congratulations on finding the magic key...play! 🙏😆🫶

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David's avatar

Story has always altered my consciousness.

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Rhys Morgan's avatar

I saw an advertisement for Betwixt on Instagram today. I already have headspace installed. I hardly ever used it in the free trial period so I've paid for the first paid tier on Betwixt and I've uninstalled Headspace. I'm autistic and have inattentive ADHD. I'm sceptical tbh but let's see.

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Ellie Dee's avatar

Great to hear from you! You can send us any thoughts and feedback at hello@betwixt.life. We read everything, I promise, and it'd really help to hear about your experience.

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Katherine Dee's avatar

I think a big issue is that so many of these apps / practices are tried in isolation -- this is why religion seems to work best -- it's part of a larger worldview/community + cultural fabric.

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