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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 comfortable in your own skin, things can spiral downwards very quickly because people are bound to judge and attaching your self worth externally is never a great idea.
How do we work through this? We understand more in this episode with Pranav Varma.
We discuss
What social anxiety feels like and where it stems from.Pranav’s journey of dealing with social anxiety.Navigating through the feeling of not belonging and not being accepted.Authenticity and strengthening sense of self.Connecting with people and building more meaningful relationships.How parenting influences social dynamics down the line.Social skills that you can hone in on.Pranav’s bio
Pranav Varma is a counseling psychologist and psychotherapist who has a private practice in Hyderabad. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore. In terms of methodology, he finds himself drawn towards psychodynamic and relational frames of thought with a particular interest in working with groups.
Connect with Pranav
LinkedIn
QOTDHow do you manage social anxiety? Write in and tell us your story - [email protected]
Resources
Understanding social anxietyHow to live with authenticity and be your truest selfCultivating meaningful relationships
Write to us - [email protected]Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey. Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.
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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 romantic relationships. Whether you're anxious, avoidant, or somewhere in between, this is an eye-opening look at where our patterns come from and how to manage them with more awareness and compassion.
Listen to the full episode and get ready to rethink your thoughts on intimacy, attachment, and more.
About The Therapy RoomThe Therapy Room is a segment where our host Smitha Murthy talks to mental health professionals for insights on life's challenges, which range from managing everyday stressors to chronic anxiety. Tune in as we explore topics around mental health issues, emotional wellbeing, and techniques to help you heal.
Quote from the conversation"I think as human beings, you're flawed, I'm flawed, all of us are flawed, I think we just
need to kind of find the kind of flaw that we can work with."
We talk about
The four main attachment styles How an anxious attachment style can lead to clinginess and a strong fear of abandonment, while an avoidant style causes someone to be highly independent and avoid intimacyThe challenges of pursuing a relationship when one partner has an anxious style and the other is avoidantUsing effective communication during conflictsThe concept of a "relationship gratitude list"Why no attachment style is inherently good or badPractical advice on managing attachment stylesHow to manage conflicts with authenticity and patienceAanandita's bio
Aanandita Vaghani is the founder of UnFix, a mental health counseling firm. As a counselor and mental health behavioral therapist Aanandita works towards enhancing her clients/ patients emotional well-being and interpersonal relationships. She has accumulated significant experience in addressing a wide spectrum of mental health issues, spanning from anxiety and depression to eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorders.
Aanandita has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has completed her MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at New York University.
Connect with Aanandita
Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
Types of attachment stylesHow attachment issues affect relationshipsConflict resolution communication tipsEffects of expressing gratitudeThe 5 love languages quiz
ResourcesFind us on Instagram and LinkedIn. Email us- [email protected]
*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.
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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 layers to reveal how creative self-expression through art became a sanctuary during her deepest bouts of depression, anxiety, and the trauma of an abusive relationship. Her story is an inspiration, showing how she mustered the courage to face adversity head-on, silence her harsh inner critic, and ultimately rebuild herself piece-by-piece using the vibrant colors of her paintbrush.
Quote from the conversation"It's important sometimes to accept that we don't have to go anywhere. That sometimes the past is a constant companion and we don't, we can't just push it away."
We discuss
How art can be a great coping mechanismDealing with imposter syndromeManaging the trauma of an abusive relationship and suicideConnecting with her inner child Renuka's inspiring perspectives on her journey of healing and self-discovery
Renuka's bioRenuka S is Senior Manager, Analytics at Pure Storage. She is based in Bangalore and helped organizations solve challenges using big data.
She is also an enthusiastic toastmaster, a bird photographer, and an artist who shares her stories and pursuits on her blog - https://renuszone.blog
Connect with Renuka
LinkedIn
QOTDHave you tried art therapy? Write in and tell us - [email protected]
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*Disclaimer – The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.
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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 to truly make an impact on people’s lives.We explore the intricacies of this journey with Anmol Arora - CEO and Co-founder of DocVita, a telehealth company that connects people with therapists and psychiatrists.
The story behind DocVita.Anmol’s take on finding meaning and purpose in life.How he deals with the fear of external judgement and failure.Managing possible mismatches of drive and work-ethic among his team.What the best version of himself means to him.State of mental health care in India.Anmol's biggest learning till date.
We discuss:Anmol’s bio
As the Founder of DocVita, Anmol is passionate about connecting individuals with the right doctors & therapists and supporting startups by helping them prioritize their team’s mindset & mental health.He is an IIT Indore alumnus from the class of 2016.
Before pursuing his startup full-time, he has worked as a Trainee at CERN(European Centre for Nuclear Research) in Geneva, Switzerland. He is an expert in marketing & fast product-led growth.
Connect with Anmol
Instagram | LinkedIn
QOTDWhat does becoming your best version mean to you? Write in and tell us your story - [email protected]
State of mental health in IndiaHow to move past your fears
ResourcesEnjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice!
Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.
Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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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 poem. Loneliness gains a persona and if you leave it behind you can be a champion. The poet says that doing so is
"A victory! To leave your loneliness
panting behind you on some street corner
while you float free into a cloud of sudden azaleas"Srividya Sivakumar brings this poem to life through her magical and compelling reading, accompanied by a short reflection on the poem.
Listen to it on The Poetic Pause, a podcast that explores the hidden life of poems, the joy they give us, the beauty they offer and the comfort they bestow.
Read the poem here: https://poets.org/poem/rider
Meet Srividya Sivakumar
Srividya Sivakumar is a critically acclaimed poet, TEDx speaker, teacher, and voiceover artist. She believes in using her voice to drive change, spark conversations, and encourage you to slow down.
QOTD
Can you recall a poem that delves into loneliness, like The Rider? Would you like to share it with us?
Write to us to be part of the conversation to make mental health cool - [email protected]
This is a MyndStories production. MyndStories is part of Metta Media Pvt. Ltd.
Enjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice. Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.
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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 what it can bring to a person’s well-being.
'What the Dark Sounds Like’ is a charming look at the world from the eyes of a child. His ready acceptance of the presence of magic all around us is a timely lesson for all of 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.
Details of the episode
Observing the world around us has multitudes of benefits.Awe can create better positive feelings and health.Magic is above, below, and all around us.Meet the host
Srividya Sivakumar is a reader, a teacher, and a speaker. But what occupies her mind are those strange things that come hardbound or within soft paperbacks or on a device. Books. Yes, she’s a self-avowed bibliophile and a firm believer in the magic that 26 letters and a few punctuation marks can create. A critically acclaimed poet, TEDx Speaker, and voiceover artist, Srividya believes in using her voice as a vehicle – one that drives change, sparks conversations, inspires calm, and encourages you – to slow down, one story at a time.
Author bio
What the Dark Sounds Like is written by Aparna Kapur and illustrated by Krishna Bala Shenoi. Most of Aparna Kapur’s friends are imaginary, and she is happiest when making things up. When not writing or editing children’s books, she can be found poring over a book or pouring herself a large cup of coffee. She has completed a master's degree in wild writing from the University of Essex.
Krishna Bala Shenoi's illustrations, spanning a variety of styles, have accompanied children's literature in books produced by esteemed publishing houses across India.
Resources and attributionWhat the Dark Sounds Like is written by Aparna Kapur and illustrated by Krishna Bala Shenoi. It is published on Storyweaver.org.
To read
Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary OliverWild: An Elemental Journey by Jay GriffithsBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererThe Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow LindberghThe Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven PinkerAwe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher KeltnerQOTD
What does the dark sound, look, and feel like to you?
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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 joy, to its miraculous properties of creating well-being and delight, to its patient waiting at the window, throwing little stones to get our attention. Except, our attention is elsewhere- pursuing other things.
As the poet says, how about thinking,
“I'm convinced
joy doesn't need to throw any more little stones
I'm coming
I'm coming.”Srividya Sivakumar brings this poem to life through her magical and compelling reading, accompanied by a short reflection on the poem.
Listen to it on The Poetic Pause, a podcast that explores the hidden life of poems, the joy they give us, the beauty they offer and the comfort they bestow.
Read the poem here: http://tinyurl.com/2p8z4598
Meet Srividya Sivakumar
Srividya Sivakumar is a critically acclaimed poet, TEDx speaker, teacher, and voiceover artist. She believes in using her voice to drive change, spark conversations, and encourage you to slow down.
QOTDThe poet uses ‘little stones at my window’ to describe joy. How would you describe joy?
Write to us to be part of the conversation to make mental health cool - [email protected]
This is a MyndStories production. MyndStories is part of Metta Media Pvt. Ltd.
Enjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice. Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.
Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn
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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 time!
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.
Details of the episode
A small deed can have gigantic results. Kindness is neither big nor small - it just is. Everyone is capable of kindness- child, adult, creature. There is nothing random about random acts of kindness. Gratitude can bring a lot of happiness and unexpected beauty to life.Meet the host
Srividya Sivakumar is a reader, a teacher, and a speaker. But what really occupies her mind are those strange things that come hardbound or within soft paperbacks or on a device. Books. Yes, she’s a self-avowed bibliophile and a firm believer in the magic that 26 letters and a few punctuation marks can create. A critically acclaimed poet, TEDx Speaker, and voiceover artist, Srividya believes in using her voice as a vehicle – one that drives change, sparks conversations, inspires calm, and encourages you – to slow down, one story at a time.
Author bio
"Lulah, the Fish, and the Whale" is written by Jade Maitre, and illustrated by Anna Vilchynska. Jade is the founder of Storyberries.com, which offers free children's stories online, and enjoys more than 20 million reads a year. Jade’s first work of adult fiction was shortlisted for The Australian Vogel Literary Award 2011.
Jade previously worked as a lawyer, an editor for human rights publications at UNESCO, a communications consultant for NGOs, and as the Digital Media Editor for MTV Australia and New Zealand. She has also been published as a travel writer and a journalist.
Resources and attribution
Lulah, the Fish, and the Whale is written by Jade Maitre, illustrated by Anna Vilchynska and is published on Storyberries.To read
My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrick BackmanWonder by R J PalacioThe Rabbit Listened by Cori DoerrfeldThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charles MackesyThe One and Only Ivan by Katherine ApplegateQOTD
Tell us about the kindest thing someone has ever done for you.
Write to Srividya - [email protected]. Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice.
Visit www.myndstories.com. Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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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 ADHD, Vaishnavi shares her views on the importance of early diagnosis, and the role of individualized approaches. She also explains the power of occupational therapy, the importance of parental guidance, and the role of societal awareness in fostering empathy for those navigating the challenges and strengths associated with ADHD.
About The Therapy RoomThe Therapy Room is a segment where our hosts Smitha Murthy and Ankit Narasimhan talk to mental health professionals for insights on life's challenges, which range from managing everyday stressors to chronic anxiety. Tune in as we explore topics around mental health issues, emotional wellbeing, and techniques to help you heal.
Quote from the conversation"Healing yourself is so underrated because the impact is not just for yourself, it's for everyone around you and for generations to come."
We talk about
The need for sensitivity and understanding ADHDThe causes and manifestations of ADHDMisdiagnosis and the importance of early diagnosisGender differences and challenges The role of parents, self-work, and occupational therapy in healingADHD's superpowers and how to rise above its struggles
Vaishnavi's bioVaishnavi Madarkal is a Psychologist, Life Coach and Trauma Therapist who specializes in ADHD, personality disorders, and depression, anxiety and stress management. She has over 4 years of expertise in counseling and has facilitated various mental health workshops.
Vaishnavi seeks to empower individuals on their mental health and personal growth journey by integrating Indic Psychology with contemporary, evidence-based approaches like Scehma Therapy, IFS, CBT & DBT.
Connect with Vaishnavi
LinkedIn
What is ADHD?Causes and symptoms of ADHDHow parents can help a child with ADHDHow occupational therapy can be helpfulAre there benefits to ADHD?ADHD misconceptions
Resources
Write to us - [email protected]Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey. Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.
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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 miles through the desert, repenting.”
Instead, she suggests turning to the beauty of the natural world for inspiration and light.Srividya Sivakumar brings this beauty to life through her magical and effective reading of Wild Geese, accompanied by a short reflection on the poem.
Listen to it on The Poetic Pause, a podcast that explores the hidden life of poems, the joy they give us, the beauty they offer and the comfort they bestow.
Read the poem here: http://tinyurl.com/4f577da8
Meet Srividya Sivakumar
Srividya Sivakumar is a critically acclaimed poet, TEDx speaker, teacher, and a Voiceover artist. She believes in using her voice as a vehicle to drive change, spark conversations, and encourage you to slow down.QOTD
What are some of your favorite Mary Oliver poems?
Write to us to be part of the conversation to make mental health cool - [email protected]This is a MyndStories production. MyndStories is part of Metta Media Pvt. Ltd.
Enjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice. Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.
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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 interactions, and the power of manifestation.
It's not a conversation about neurodivergence, really. It's about life. About pain. A lot of fun. And a remarkable tree.
Quote from the conversation"I believe a lot in being gentle. In being kind."
We talk about
Invisible disabilitiesLife as a person with autism and being an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)A manifesting treeMasking and its impact in neurodivergent individuals
Akshay's bioAkshay is a DEI and talent management consultant who works to make workplaces more diverse and inclusive. He has a Master's degree in Sociology and a Master's in Communication and Media Studies.
Akshay is a mental health advocate and frequently talks about being neurodivergent on his LinkedIn profile.Find Akshay on LinkedIn.
QOTDWrite to us to be part of the conversation to make mental health cool - [email protected]
This is a MyndStories production. MyndStories is part of Metta Media Pvt. Ltd.
Enjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice. Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.
Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.
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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 surprise. The Godfather. Atonement. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Others might have you looking for the nearest library - The Tea Dragon series and Birds Art Life, for example.
It's all on the Mynd Readers, a podcast that explores mental health through literature, reading, and culture. This podcast is devoted to the magic of stories and how they transform us.
Details of the episode
How books and movies are connected. What images take shape in a reader’s mind about characters.What constitutes a comfort read. Recommendations from listeners.Resources
To read:
The Tea Dragon book series by Kay O'NeillBirds Art Life: A Year of Observation by Kyo MaclearThe Middleman by SankarBehold the Dreamers by Imbolo MbueShantaram by Gregory David RobertsThe Lincoln Highway by Amor TowlesTo read and to watch:
V or Vendetta by Alan Moore, and illustrated by David LloydAtonement by Ian McEwanThe Help by Kathryn StockettRemains of the Day by Kazuo IshiguroThe Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.The Harry Potter series by JK RowlingThe Godfather by Mario PuzoWaltz with Bashir by Ari FolmanWild by Cheryl StrayedTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeOne Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken KeseyRita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption by Stephen KingInto the Wild by Jon KrakauerGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellPonniyin Selvan by KalkiThe Devil Wears Prada by Lauren WeisbergerAttribution
Dialogue from Atonement courtesy RomComs.The Godfather theme music courtesy SeasonalMantis.Dialogue from The Godfather courtesy Paramount Movies.
QOTDWhat is your favourite book-to-movie adaptation? Tell us about it at [email protected].
This is a MyndStories production. MyndStories is part of Metta Media Pvt. Ltd.
Enjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice.
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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 emotions, and the underlying needs/stories they communicate. She gives us some suggestions on how to allow them space to transform from reactions to responses by being vulnerable and curious.
Listen to the full episode to get in-depth answers to how you can cope with anger, trauma, sadness, and other important emotions which we tend to avoid or not address.
About The Therapy RoomThe Therapy Room is a segment where our host Smitha Murthy talks to mental health professionals for insights on life's challenges, which range from managing everyday stressors to chronic anxiety. Tune in as we explore topics around mental health issues, emotional wellbeing, and techniques to help you heal.
Quote from the conversation"Anger is a vessel that's carrying something for you."
We talk about
How emotions give us information about the world and orient our actionsThe difference between feelings and emotionsHow anger can be helpful when channeled wellDifferent ways to process trauma Practical tips on responding vs reacting, and managing "bad" emotionsKanika's bio
Kanika Choudhary is a queer-affirmative, licensed clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 9 years of experience online and offline. She consults for families, couples, children, and young adults. She helps individuals with mood disorders, anxiety, stress, grief, anger, trauma, and others. Kanika is trained in third wave CBT, trauma management, and emotion-focused therapy.
Connect with Kanika
Website | LinkedIn
Our partner
This episode is made possible thanks to support from Docvita, a platform that aims to make mental health more open, supportive, and accessible through their services.
Resources
What is neurodiversity?Anxiety and neurodivergenceEmotions vs feelingsHow anger can be helpfulNegative emotions are key to wellbeingPrimary and secondary emotionsEmotional curiosityWrite to us - [email protected]
Listen to more episodes on www.myndstories.com .
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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
Why pain and vulnerability are both essentialAdopting practices to improve our mental well-beingMeditationHow to pull yourself out of dark placesWhat it is to find out that you are asexualGarima's bio
Garima Behal is a Content Team Lead at Oslash and a columnist at MyndStories. She writes frequently on social media, tracing her life's journey through words that shimmer with poetry.
And fun fact: Garima has been writing since she was 9-years-old and is an ardent Harry Potter fan.Find Garima on LinkedIn.
QOTDWrite to us to be part of the conversation to make mental health cool - [email protected]
This is a MyndStories production. MyndStories is part of Metta Media Pvt. Ltd.
Enjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice. Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.
Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.
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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 novels, how mental health is depicted in books, and how atmosphere and language creates an unforgettable experience for the reader.
It's all on The Mynd Readers, a podcast that explores mental health through literature, reading, and culture. This podcast is devoted to the magic of stories and how they transform us.
Details of the episode
How books and stories are related to childhood memories. Why some stories continue to endure. The definition of a classic. The characterization of mental conditions in the classics.Resources
To read
Rebecca by Daphne du MaurierWuthering Heights by Emily BronteThe Collected Works of William ShakespeareI Felt a Funeral in my Brain by Emily DickinsonHope is the Thing With Feathers by Emily DickinsonThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark TwainPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenOliver Twist by Charles Dickens1984 by George Orwell Lord of the Flies by William GoldingAround the World in 80 Days by Jules VerneGora by Rabindranath Tagore The Gift of a Cow (Godaan in Hindi) by Premchand
Anne of Green Gables by L M MontgomeryBlack Beauty by Anna SewellThe Railway Children by E Nesbit
Other recommended reading
QOTDWhat classics do you go back to time and again? Tell us about it at [email protected]
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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, including meditation, investigating our thoughts, and being curious about the thoughts themselves instead of accepting them as truth.
Quote from the conversation"How to focus on yourself means, maybe, making difficult decisions for yourself, including asking for health-related help."
We talk about
Writing and journalingAnxiety and meditationWorking with our thoughtsChoosing the right therapistWhy sleep is the best marker of happiness
Shreya's bioShreya Ramachandran is a writer based in Mumbai, and her debut young adult novel, 'The Worlds Within You,' was published by Penguin India in 2022. It was shortlisted for the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar Award, 2023.
Find her book online on Amazon.
Authors that Shreya recommends:
Andaleeb WajidUrvashi BahugunaGayathri PrabhuManjiri IndurkarA book that Smitha recommends:
The Book of Angst: Understand and Manage Anxiety by Gwendoline SmithThe Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathFind Smitha's book online.
Write to us to be part of the conversation to make mental health cool - [email protected]
This is a MyndStories production. MyndStories is part of Metta Media Pvt. Ltd.
Enjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice. Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.
Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.
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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 self-will and the ability to look at a glass half-full, never half-empty. In his well-loved poem, Invictus, William Ernest Henley touches upon themes such as finding strength in times of loneliness, the importance of always being hopeful, and the acceptance of the realisation that we have the ability to control our own fate and destiny.
Details of the episode
• The importance of hope and holding on it, especially in difficult times.
• How suffering is often dwarfed by the surety that it is the spirit, not the suffering that is unconquerable.
• That triumph over adversity is not just a thought, but something we can all practise.
Meet the host
Srividya Sivakumar is a reader, a teacher, and a speaker. But what really occupies her mind are those strange things that come hardbound or within soft paperbacks or on a device. Books. Yes, she’s a self avowed bibliophile and a firm believer in the magic that 26 letters and a few punctuation marks can create. A critically acclaimed poet, TEDx Speaker and a Voiceover Artist, Srividya believes in using her voice as a vehicle - one that drives change, sparks conversations, inspires calm and encourages you - to slow down, one story at a time.Poet bio
Poet, critic and editor, William Ernest Henley has numerous collections of poetry including, A Book of Verses and Hawthorn and Lavender. His poetry contains themes of inner strength, and determination. Henley was the editor of the Scots Observer, and the Magazine of Art.
It is believed that William Ernest Henley is the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's character Long John Silver in Treasure Island.
His poem, Invictus,the one we are visiting today, is the piece he is most identified with.
Resources
To Read:
Wild: From Lost to Found by Cheryl StrayedThe Checklist Manifesto by Atul GawandeBewildered by Laura WatersTo Listen:
‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell‘Lose Yourself’ by Eminem‘Girl on Fire’ by Alicia Keys
QOTDHow do you navigate the need for social interactions and the need to have solitude?
Write to Srividya - [email protected]
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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 tips and outlines grounding and relaxation exercises to calm ourselves in difficult situations.
We talk about:
How to manage anxiety in everyday lifeUnderstanding triggers and how to cope with them What to do when you feel overwhelmed and panickyHow to perform a grounding exercise and what tools you can useA breathing exercise that brings immediate relief when stressedSanchita's bio
Sanchita Agrawal is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in both in-patient and outpatient departments in the government and private sectors. She practices cognitive behavior therapy, motivation enhancement therapy, behavior modification, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and her aim is to help individuals of various ages with emotional and behavioral difficulties such as depression, anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, and others.
Connect with Sanchita
Website | LinkedIn
Our partner
This episode is made possible thanks to support from Docvita, a platform that aims to make mental health more open, supportive, and accessible through their services.
Resources
The difference between counselors and psychologistsLack of mental health professionals in India Tap into the 5-4-3-2-1 or Five Senses grounding/coping technique for anxietyManage anxiety with these 5 grounding techniquesA guided video demonstrating the five sense techniqueUnderstanding triggersUsing mindfulness to improve your mental healthFinding calm with the 9 breaths purification techniqueCore emotions in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)How to do paced breathing for relaxation Building an emotional vocabularyWays to take time out and practise self-careWrite to us - [email protected] or visit www.myndstories.com
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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 that comes with choosing one’s own company, willingly and exuberantly. In her poem, To Want to Love, Shreya Ramachandran touches upon themes such as the the dichotomy of wanting company and wanting only one’s own company, the weight of love and wanting to love, and the revelation that love, when asked for, can find its way to the asker.
Details of the episode
That love can be a choice one makes, not something to fall into unconsciously. The sometimes contradictory nature of wanting love and wanting to be alone. How acceptance of self is the most important love there is.
Meet the host
Srividya Sivakumar is a reader, a teacher, and a speaker. But what really occupies her mind are those strange things that come hardbound or within soft paperbacks or on a device. Books. Yes, she’s a self avowed bibliophile and a firm believer in the magic that 26 letters and a few punctuation marks can create. A critically acclaimed poet, TEDx Speaker and a Voiceover Artist, Srividya believes in using her voice as a vehicle - one that drives change, sparks conversations, inspires calm and encourages you - to slow down, one story at a time.Author bio
Shreya Ramachandran is a writer based in Mumbai, and her debut young adult novel, 'The Worlds Within You,' was published by Penguin India in 2022. It was shortlisted for the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar Award, 2023.
Resources
To Read
Whereabouts by Jhumpa LahiriEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanDevotions: The Selected Poems of Mary OliverNight Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean VuongTo Listen
Maja Francis- Anxious Angel Me, Myself and I – BeyoncéLet It Be – The BeatlesQOTD
How do you navigate the need for social interactions and the need to have solitude?
Write to Srividya - [email protected]
This is a MyndStories production. MyndStories is part of Metta Media Pvt. Ltd.
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