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@themindgeek

Mental Health Influencers

The quiet carriage of your feed. Books, writing & field notes on being human. Writer, reader, psychotherapist. 📍Dundalk 🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈

308.0KFollowers
1.9KFollowing
390Posts
0.7%Engagement Estimated

Creator summary

A Dundalk-based writer, reader, and psychotherapist sharing reflective field notes on being human, mental health perspectives, books, writing, and creativity through a calm, thoughtful feed.

Writer, reader, and psychotherapist

Content formats

Video
75%
Carousel
12.5%
Image
12.5%

Based on 24 posts

Niche & topics

Mental Health Influencers

Books and WritingPsychotherapyReading recommendationsCreative boundariesAutism representation
Autism and autistic authored booksCreativity and boundaries5 Minute Therapy paperback releaseMental healthReading

Known for

  • Discussing autistic and autistic-authored books
  • Exploring creativity and boundaries
  • Sharing mental health insights
  • Featuring reading and writing reflections
  • Discussing the 5 Minute Therapy paperback release

Profile details

Account typeBusiness
VisibilityPublic
CountryIreland
JoinedMarch 2012
Links https://www.sarah-crosby.com

Content style

ReflectiveEducationalQuiet and conversationalVideo ledBook focused

Contact & business

Public emailNot supplied
Contact methodNot supplied

Content Intent

Education
54.2%
Opinion
16.7%
Entertainment
8.3%
Product showcase
8.3%
Personal story
4.2%
Promotion
4.2%
Review
4.2%

Frequently Mentioned

We Consent Resource Hub Resource 4 posts
The Mind Geek Instagram account 4 posts
Penguin Books Ireland Publisher 2 posts
Fern Brady Author 1 posts
Jess Joy Author 1 posts
Charlotte Mia Author 1 posts
Devon Price Author 1 posts
Sarah Hendrickx Author 1 posts

Community Reaction

These insights are based on a sample of publicly visible comments and may not represent the creator's complete audience.

Among the 28 sampled comments across three recent posts, reactions were overwhelmingly positive, with support, admiration, and excitement most evident. Sampled comments commonly praised or personally reflected on relationships, self-awareness, communication, and boundaries, with some discussion and questions. The sample is recent and not representative, so it may not reflect the broader community. The creator interacted with 14 of 33 eligible top-level comments; reply data was incomplete.

  • Supportive and admiring reactions
  • Excitement
  • Praise and personal reflection
  • Discussion of relationships, self-awareness, communication, and boundaries
Positive
Dominant Sentiment
28
Comments Analysed
3
Posts Sampled

Sentiment

Mixed
10%
Negative
0%
Neutral
0%
Positive
90%
Unclear
0%

Dominant Emotions

SupportAdmirationExcitement

Common Intents

PraiseDiscussionPersonal reactionQuestion

Recurring Topics

RelationshipsSelf awarenessCommunicationBoundaries

Creator Interaction

Likely to interact42.4%
Like rate42.4%
Reply threads observed0

Engagement Metrics

0.67%
Median Engagement
0.4
Posts / Week
Video
Dominant Format

Engagement Detail

Average likes10.6K
Median likes2.0K
Average comments91
Median comments32
Sample size9 posts

Recent Posts (24)

themindgeek Instagram post about Relational blueprints and consent
Relational blueprints and consent
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Likes: 278 Comments: 16 Plays: 26.8K
B L U E P R I N T 🔎Most meaningful discussions, including those about intimacy & consent, are deeply shaped by our relational blueprint—our
themindgeek Instagram post about Defensiveness and respecting refusal
Defensiveness and respecting refusal
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Comments: 23 Plays: 45.5K
✋When we get defensive in response to a partner saying ‘no’, it’s often because we’re trying to protect ourselves from feeling rejected or i
themindgeek Instagram post about Responding to refusal
Responding to refusal
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Comments: 11 Plays: 29.0K
✋Here are a few signs that we/someone close to us may need to work on how we handle hearing the word ‘no’. —— ℹ️WE-CONSENT RESOURCE HUB: For
themindgeek Instagram post about Fawning trauma response
Fawning trauma response
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Comments: 17 Plays: 15.2K
🗝️Fawning is a trauma response that the body and mind develop to protect us from danger [real or perceived]. It’s a strategy to neutralize t
themindgeek Instagram post about Gifted books
Gifted books
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Comments: 1
I’ve been spoiled rotten recently [for which, i’m grateful]. Thank you @penguinbooksireland for the gorgeous book mail 🫶 which to read first
themindgeek Instagram post about Creativity and boundaries
Creativity and boundaries
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Comments: 67 Plays: 108.4K
creativity boundaries are a thing ✌️ —— #creativity #boundaries #createeveryday
themindgeek Instagram post about Rest and nervous system regulation
Rest and nervous system regulation
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Comments: 14 Plays: 40.8K
Things that can help change how rest feels to the body: 🗝️Somatic & Trauma Informed Therapy 🛏️Consistent sleep routine 📚Reading 🫁Breath work
themindgeek Instagram post about Autism and autistic authored books
Autism and autistic authored books
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Comments: 44 Plays: 43.7K
📚 Books on Autism by Autistic Authors —— Mentioned: 📕Strong Female Character by Fern Brady @fernfrombathgate 📗How Not to Fit In by Jess Joy
themindgeek Instagram post about Notes on Heartbreak book review
Notes on Heartbreak book review
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Comments: 8
📖There’s a special place in my heart for books that feel like that time between the ages of sixteen and your early/mid twenties when everyth
themindgeek Instagram post about Childhood reflection and inner child healing
Childhood reflection and inner child healing
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Comments: 42
📷 After sharing this on stories earlier this week, there were so many messages from those of you who could relate. I hadn’t anticipated just
themindgeek Instagram post about Anonymous audience reflections
Anonymous audience reflections
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Comments: 34
💭Anonymous Thoughts [@themindgeek] —— 🌾Reading your answers & seeing the impact of them via stories has fast become one of my favorite parts
themindgeek Instagram post about Personal non negotiables
Personal non negotiables
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Comments: 32 Plays: 53.4K
🫶 What are some of your non negotiables? —— #bluemonday #mentalhealth
themindgeek Instagram post about Family dynamics during holidays
Family dynamics during holidays
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Likes: 6.0K Comments: 32
❄️During this time of year, it can be challenging not to slip into old family patterns. If you often find yourself playing the role of the f
themindgeek Instagram post about New Year self compassion
New Year self compassion
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Comments: 9 Plays: 38.6K
❄️For some, the start of the New Year is a welcomed clean slate. If this is you, allow it to be so. Just be gentle to the parts of ourselves
themindgeek Instagram post about Sleep and emotional regulation
Sleep and emotional regulation
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Likes: 772 Comments: 22 Plays: 31.6K
R E S T R E S I S T A N T —— 👀 Sound familiar? 📑Prioritizing rest is beneficial not only for our own wellbeing, but also for our relationshi
themindgeek Instagram post about Pseudo rest and restorative rest
Pseudo rest and restorative rest
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Likes: 2.5K Comments: 56 Plays: 91.4K
P S E U D O R E S T —— 🛌Sound familiar? It can be *really* challenging to get true rest in today’s always-on culture. We’re often surrounded
themindgeek Instagram post about Conflict in healthy relationships
Conflict in healthy relationships
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Comments: 15 Plays: 31.4K
C O N F L I C T [@themindgeek] —— 📗When we have a tumultuous relationship with conflict, it can be natural for us to hope that with time & p
themindgeek Instagram post about Capability and capacity
Capability and capacity
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Likes: 1.3K Comments: 22 Plays: 57.5K
💭C A P A C I T Y and capability- two very different things. It can be difficult not to deny one in favor of the other, and a challenge to al
themindgeek Instagram post about Fire sounds and relaxation
Fire sounds and relaxation
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Likes: 1.1K Comments: 19 Plays: 43.5K
H E A R T H - H E A L T H [@themindgeek] —— 🔥Another dose of research for you! The study, conducted by The University of Alabama and publish
themindgeek Instagram post about Seasonal sleep and winter rest
Seasonal sleep and winter rest
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Likes: 79.5K Comments: 515 Plays: 3.8M
W I N T E R I N G [@themindgeek] —— ▫️A gentle reminder that before jumping to label yourself lazy and unmotivated and making your sleepines
themindgeek Instagram post about Rewatching media as coping
Rewatching media as coping
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Likes: 2.1K Comments: 98 Plays: 75.7K
📺 What’s your tv show or movie rewatch of choice? I’d love to hear. Share below, if it feels comfortable doing so. —— 🎥 If anyone still giv
themindgeek Instagram post about Books as comfort
Books as comfort
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Likes: 2.0K Comments: 39 Plays: 82.5K
📙Do you have a book or genre you’ve found comfort in? I’d love to hear. Let me know in the comments below 📚 —— #emotionalregulation #reading
themindgeek Instagram post about Rest and self care
Rest and self care
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Comments: 8 Plays: 26.4K
A reminder to rest, when you can. —— #mentalhealth #selfcare #emotionalhealth #anxiety #stress
themindgeek Instagram post about 5 Minute Therapy paperback release
5 Minute Therapy paperback release
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Comments: 60
❤️ The paperback of ‘5 Minute Therapy’ has landed! If you’ve been here with me for a while, you may recall the hardback release happened pea

Analysis based on 24 available posts.
Last snapshot taken: August 29, 2026