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Hello there! Welcome to The MyndStories Podcast! This is India's most diverse mental health podcast. We have music. Poetry. Open conversations. Therapist interviews. Insights from start-up founders. What do we speak about? About life. Grief. Pain. Loss. Joy. Meaning. Resilience. About coping mechanisms. Attachment styles. Conflict resolution. The ways in which life bends and shapes. Join us for new episodes each month. Write to podcast@myndstories.com to tell us what you would love to hear a ...
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Have you felt like an outsider even when you're surrounded by family? In this candid and engrossing conversation, Raksha Daryanani speaks to Smitha about her unique life journey – growing up in a multicultural society, navigating the impact of her parents' divorce, and healing from devastating relationships. She s…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. There are very few things more fulfilling than a healthy and thriving relationship. However, the process of finding one can often be challenging. Two years ago, we spoke to Clinical Psychologist, Prachi Saxena on how to build healthy relationships. Host Ankit Narasimhan has an illuminating conversation with her on…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Imagine a melody so potent it can calm your racing thoughts, soothe your anxieties, and set the tone for a day filled with balance and clarity. Welcome to the second episode of The Mynd Durbar, where host Anitha Aswath takes you on a spellbinding journey through the mystical world of Raag Ahir Bhairav. From the le…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. What if the very thing society labels as a "disorder" could be a gateway to discovering your truest self? Smitha has a deep conversation with Ishaa Vinod Chopra – dancer, author, and mental health advocate - who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 16. But rather than letting this label define her, Ishaa transfo…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Find India's most diverse mental health podcasts here. Our podcasts are a safe space where we share insights, guidance, personal experiences, and tips to help you navigate your mental health journey. Perspectives, guidance, advice, and explainers. It's all here. We hope you can nurture your well-being and face lif…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Sometimes we lose ourselves in the quest to achieve our goals. Everyday stress can turn into chronic fatigue, overwhelm can turn into exhaustion, and bad days can trickle into dysfunctionality. Before we know it, we realize we're burnt out and we simply can't continue the way it's been. How do we recognize this ea…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Have you ever felt a song so deeply that it brought tears to your eyes? Or experienced a piece of music that seemed to understand your pain better than any words could? In this inaugural episode of the Mynd Durbar, host Anitha Aswath takes us on a soul-stirring journey through Karuna Rasa - the emotion of compassi…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Smitha Murthy converses with Sumit Singla, an independent HR consultant, taking listeners on an emotional journey through life-altering experiences, the transformative power of animal companionship, and the enduring hope that keeps us moving forward. From near-death experiences to the joys of parenthood, Sumit's s…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Life can throw a lot of curveballs. There are a lot of factors that impact quality of life, but the ability to handle these emotions effectively can sometimes be the deciding factor. How different can our life be if we’re truly able to understand ourselves, master our emotions and foster healthy relationships with…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. What happens when your body doesn't cooperate? This is Snigdha Roy's story - a raw, honest account of an eight-year battle with infertility that ends in an unexpected miracle. In this episode, Snigdha opens up to Smitha about the physical and emotional toll of her journey, challenging societal norms, and finding s…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this deeply personal and moving episode, we sit down with the witty copywriter Shantesh Row for a raw, unscripted conversation about vulnerability, the beauty in melancholy, life's struggles and everything in between. From navigating professional setbacks to confronting personal demons, Shantesh opens up about …
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Have you ever had a deep, unguarded conversation with a stranger that left you feeling unexpectedly connected? That's exactly what happens in this unscripted episode of the MyndStories Minis. Smitha has an intensely candid discussion with writer Shailya Jaggi about life, fears, relationships and finding happiness …
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Conflicts. They are the inevitable speed bumps on the journey of every relationship. How we navigate these conflicts can either strengthen the bond or slowly erode it until it frays completely. Do we shut down or lash out? People please until we're a hollowed version of ourselves? Or do we learn to embrace conflic…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. How do you manage difficult emotions? Kaajal Ahuja has some answers. In this insightful episode, host Smitha Murthy has an unscripted conversation with Kaajal Ahuja about vulnerability, grief, and the importance of sitting with difficult emotions. Kaajal gets refreshingly real about the exhaustion of living behind…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Have you ever felt consumed by grief and loss, struggling to cope with the overwhelming void it creates? Whether it's the heartbreaking loss of a loved one, a devastating breakup, or even a job loss that shatters your identity, grief comes in many forms. Yet, there's an unspoken pressure to "move on" quickly, leav…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Socializing can be great - it can help build connections, it helps you learn from different perspectives and it can help take your mind away from a bad day. It can also be challenging, especially if you go through social anxiety because it can force you to face your imperfections. If you’re unable to be comfortabl…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Attachment styles - we all have one, but do we really understand how they impact our relationships? In this fascinating episode of The Therapy Room, host Smitha sits down with therapist and Unfix Clinic founder Aanandita for an enlightening discussion on the different attachment styles and how they play out in rom…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this thought-provoking and emotionally candid conversation episode, Smitha Murthy talks to Renuka, a mental health advocate and suicide prevention activist, unfolding Renuka's life journey. It's one that has traversed darkness and light, tragedy and renewal, pain and profound healing. Renuka peels back the laye…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Entrepreneurship is a roller-coaster. It’s a journey that takes tremendous courage to even start because there’s nothing guaranteed. In a lot of ways, it’s a great metaphor for life. It teaches you life lessons - how to fail, how to handle adversity, and how to get back up. Ultimately it’s worth it because you get…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Can we outrun loneliness? In The Rider, poet Naomi Shihab Nye seems to suggest that we can. Loneliness can be escaped. The rider, then, is you, me, and anyone who wants to escape this crushing feeling. Loneliness, that most ubiquitous of emotions, goes from abstract to concrete in this conversational, free-verse p…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Have you heard of glimmers? They are the opposite of triggers. Glimmers are small moments of safety, joy, love, and contentment. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the sense of wonder essential to finding glimmers that help in enjoying a fuller life. It makes a case for holding on to a sense of wonder and awe and …
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. What about joy makes us feel a tad worried about embracing it wholeheartedly? Nightmares about bad luck and the evil eye hold us back from truly enjoying the good times, revelling in them so they leave a shining mark on our souls. In his poem, Little Stones at My Window, Mario Benedetti writes a tender letter to j…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Kindness moves the world. And so does gratitude. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the lasting effects of good deeds and how kindness and gentleness brings joy to everyone. 'Lulah, the Fish, and the Whale,’ is an unusual exploration of the power of gratitude and the magic of empathy all while having a whale of a …
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. ADHD has challenges. But it also has its superpowers. Join Ankit Narasimhan in this enlightening episode of The Therapy Room as we delve into the complex world of ADHD with Vaishnavi Madarkal, Psychologist, Life Coach and Trauma Therapist. From dispelling misconceptions to exploring the nuanced manifestations of A…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the struggles of everyday life? Do you feel the pressure of being a "good" person? In Mary Oliver's poem ‘Wild Geese’ she urges us to focus on staying true to ourselves. In her gentle way, the poet says, "You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. What are mental health conversations without the diversity of neurodivergence? Smitha Murthy talks to Akshay CM, who was diagnosed with C-PTSD and Autism last year. But Akshay is more than that. He tells us just how he leads life through all the invisible disabilities, finds joy in everyday conversations and inter…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Swati Nair and Srividya Sivakumar dream about buttered popcorn and cold coffee as they talk about books and movies and the indelible connection between the two. Which is better? Books? Or movies? No matter which camp you pledge allegiance to, you’re sure to enjoy this episode. Some of the movies will come as no su…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Do you think anger is a "bad" emotion? Is there a difference between emotions and feelings? In this episode of The Therapy Room, we talk to Kanika Choudhary, Lead Clinical Psychologist at DocVita about examining our inner selves with curiosity and compassion. Kanika shares some powerful guidelines on understanding…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. This was one of the most vulnerable conversations you can find. One where two people who really don't know each other all that spoke about the raw beauty of pain, the small glimmers of everyday gratitude, and the iridescent rays of hope. Quote from the conversation "Just tell people you love them" We talk about Wh…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Srividya Sivakumar and Swati Nair dig deep into what makes works of literature iconic and unforgettable. Why novels like Rebecca and Wuthering Heights stand the test of time and how mental health is a strong, enduring theme. Along the way they ask questions about the characterization of women characters in the nov…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode, Smitha talks with author Shreya Ramachandran about writing, books, and mental health. Well, that's a given. Shreya talks about how she managed anxiety from a young age and the process of writing a fictional book about a girl who lives with depression. Shreya gives us simple ways to manage anxiety,…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all: our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of courage in adversity, the sheer dint of sel…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this very first episode of our new podcast series, The Therapy Room, we talk to Sanchita Agrawal, a licensed Clinical Psychologist at DocVita for some answers. Very often, every day, we are all dealing with unresolved emotions, past experiences, and behaviors that act as triggers. Sanchita shares insightful tip…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all: our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of the sheer power of solitude, the freedom th…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of drug addiction in a 15-year-old. It uses a …
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. What does it mean to be a life coach? What does it mean to be a parent? And how do you balance life around all the things you love? Smitha has an interesting conversation about life, parenthood, life coaching and a lot more with Krusha Sahjwani Malkani an ICF certified life and career coach. This was a long and tr…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of conforming to a norm, and the difficulty of…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Trigger Warning: Suicide, self-harm In this story written specially for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, writer Smitha Murthy introduces us to Varsha, a young woman with a life-changing, life-saving mission. The story slowly traces a thread of a conversation, bringing it to an altogether unexpected …
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Trigger warning: This episode mentions suicide. Please find a list of helpline numbers here with the Suicide Prevention Helpline Directory (India). In this new episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Shilpa Kulkarni, the founder of Shiv's Third Eye, a non-profit in the US dedicated to the cause of…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of using creativity to explore dreams. It uses…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of chasing your dreams, against all odds. It u…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of unfamiliar settings. It uses a story - A He…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. A free-ranging conversation this one, touching on life, parents, childhood, friendship, boundaries, and self-care. It's not often that two people can meet on a podcast, and walk away as friends. But that's what happened. Quote from the conversation "I get this comment saying that sometimes it's okay to let go and …
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Hope is the thing with feathers is one of those poems that's immediately associated with the poet. It ranks up there for me with Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou, and Where The Mind Is Without Fear by Rabindranath Tagore. Hope is a vibrant, quiet, ebullient presence in this piece. Details of the episode Things are…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. How can we make kindness the focus of our life? Is it even worth it? What's the difference between being kind and being taken for granted? Or people-pleasing? These were some of the questions that Nirmala Peters Mehendale answered. This was a joyful conversation that shows us that mental well-being is also this: b…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories, through shared experiences that teach us that we are not alone. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. In this intriguing titled ‘The One That Almost Went Away’, writer Smitha Murthy introduces u…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. None of us want to be weak and none of us want to be seen as weak. But that does not mean we suffer in silence, which a lot of men seem to be doing. There is a big difference between vulnerability and weakness and in this episode we dig deeper into this. Why is depression so misunderstood? What does research tell …
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories, through shared experiences that teach us that we are not alone. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of depression through the eyes of a child. 'Who…
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Tell us what you feel. Message us. Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This maiden episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of unfamiliar settings. It uses a child…
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