In the third Podshort, I speak with Sesha Bansal, who candidly shares her experience facing the motherhood penalty not once, but twice. She opens up about the challenges that led her to switch to independent work.

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I speak to Neha Garg who talks about the bitter truth of going back to work after 6 months of maternity. #MotherhoodPenalty

Motherhood Penalty

Bianca Ghose is a force to reckon with. Unstoppable in her work commitments, she is deeply rooted in family values. Despite navigating poor health and a high-pressure career, she juggles every role in her life with utmost sincerity. Tune in[...]

Bianca Ghose is a force to reckon with. She's unstoppable when it comes to her work commitments, yet deeply rooted in family values. Despite navigating poor health and a high-pressure career, she juggles every role in her life with utmost[...]

Meet Parul Kakkad, a mommy influencer and a mother to 4 beautiful children. She spills the beans on raising a large family, dealing with miscarriage and postpartum.

If you are a parent who wishes to make your child's summer vacation fruitful, then this is for you. A good summer break becomes a lifetime memory. Children cherish and re-live these memories throughout their lives. We can help our[...]

In 2021, ANXIETY was named the Oxford Dictionary word of the year. Adolescence can be a challenging phase, marked by significant changes and transitions. It is therefore, crucial to understand the unique mental health needs of young people during this[...]

In 2021, ANXIETY was named the Oxford Dictionary word of the year. Adolescence can be a challenging phase, marked by significant changes and transitions. It is therefore, crucial to understand the unique mental health needs of young people during this[...]

This episode of Different Strokes speaks to a single mother who had no other choice but to take it all in her stride and move on.

This episode of Different Strokes speaks to a single mother who had no other choice but to take it all in her stride and move on.

This episode of Different Strokes speaks to a single mother who had no other choice but to take it all in her stride and move on.

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Life is hard. And unfair. And bloody painful. But what if we focus on what we can change rather than brood over what we cannot control? Easier said than done but, we gotta pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off.[...]

This story of a young man was incredibly difficult to record, for various reasons. But utterly fulfilling because it has a happy ending. Tune in!

This story of a young man was incredibly difficult to record, for various reasons. But utterly fulfilling because it has a happy ending. Tune in!

This story of a young man was incredibly difficult to record, for various reasons. But utterly fulfilling because it has a happy ending. Tune in!

In this episode, I talk to Ishita Roy Chowdhury, a clinical psychologist about processing grief, survivor's guilt and trauma caused due to the elongated pandemic of Covid19.

In this episode, I talk to Ishita Roy Chowdhury, a clinical psychologist about processing grief, survivor's guilt and trauma caused due to the elongated pandemic of Covid19.

In this episode, I talk to Ishita Roy Chowdhury, a clinical psychologist about processing grief and trauma caused due to the elongated pandemic.

In this episode, I talk to Ishita Roy Chowdhury, a clinical psychologist about processing grief, survivor's guilt and trauma caused due to the elongated pandemic of Covid19.

In this episode of Different Strokes, I talk to Vinita Ramtri who took charge of her happiness and walked out of her marriage. We try and break some stereotypes and celebrate the freedom of making choices in this podcast. 

In this episode of Different Strokes, I talk to Vinita Ramtri who took charge of her happiness and walked out of her marriage. We try and break some stereotypes and celebrate the freedom of making choices in this podcast. 

In this episode of Different Strokes, I talk to Vinita Ramtri who took charge of her happiness and walked out of her marriage. We try and break some stereotypes and celebrate the freedom of making choices in this podcast. 

As a gynaecologist, it's her duty to ensure a new life is brought into this world safely. But Covid has pierced that safety net, putting pregnant women and infants at greater risks. I talk to Dr. Rajashi Tayshete Bhasale, a[...]

Not all Superheroes wear capes and jump from tall buildings. Sometimes, they're found in ordinary people doing extraordinary things. And this story shines a light on just a handful of those superheroes who're making this world a better place to[...]

As a doctor, she couldn't sit on the side and not do anything. She had to soldier on, even if it meant leaving behind her new born. 

I speak to Nupur Paiva, a child psychologist who throws some light on a parallel pandemic that is rearing its ugly head alongside Covid. We're looking at a generation of children growing with fear, grief, helplessness and battered mental health. 

I talk to a radio oncologist who highlights the neglect in other critical patient care because of the pandemic. 

In this Podshot, I speak to Dr. Disha, who is working at the frontline to combat the Covid Crisis. 

The post covid world is going to have some permanent ramifications. What we're enduring collectively and individually could take a long time to heal. We may never forget but we could just learn to live with it. In this episode,[...]

The post covid world is going to have some permanent ramifications. What we're enduring collectively and individually could take a long time to heal. We may never forget but we could just learn to live with it. In this episode,[...]

In this episode of Different Strokes, we uncover the soul stirring journeys of two sisters who fought illnesses, stigmas, mental and emotional upheaval and yet, have stood stronger together.

In this episode of Different Strokes, we uncover the soul stirring journeys of two sisters who fought illnesses, stigmas, mental and emotional upheaval and yet, have stood stronger together.

In a very interesting conversation with Ramgopal Vallath (RamG Vallath), he talks about his life's journey from ouch to oops; from braving a crippling disease to becoming an accomplished author and TED speaker by chance. Tune in! 

In a very interesting conversation with Ramgopal Vallath (RamG Vallath), he talks about his life's journey from ouch to oops; from braving a crippling disease to becoming an accomplished author and TED speaker by chance. Tune in! 

I've known her since college. She was this chatty, vibrant and full of life person. But a near fatal accident just 2 months into her marriage changed her life forever. She didn't look the same. But she defied the conventional[...]

I've known her since college. She was this chatty, vibrant and full of life person. But a near fatal accident just 2 months into her marriage changed her life forever. She didn't look the same. But she defied the conventional[...]

This episode was not only the toughest to record, but also the most important. Almost every girl has been a victim to some kind of abuse/assault of sexual nature, which has scarred her for life.  It takes immense courage to[...]

This episode was not only the toughest to record, but also the most important. Almost every girl has been a victim to some kind of abuse/assault of sexual nature, which has scarred her for life.  It takes immense courage to[...]

For 30 years, she's lived her life as an able-bodied person. But a sudden turn of events left her in a wheelchair. But that has in no way, discouraged her to live as a free spirit! You don't want miss[...]

For 30 years, she's lived her life as an able-bodied person. But a sudden turn of events left her in a wheelchair. But that has in no way, discouraged her to live as a free spirit! You don't want miss[...]

If I were to describe this woman in one word, i'd say 'Un-patient like' because she makes sure even cancer isn't able to batter her undying spirit. She's beaten the big C once and she's on a journey to beat[...]

If I were to describe this woman in one word, i'd say 'Un-patient like' because she makes sure even cancer isn't able to batter her undying spirit. She's beaten the big C once and she's on a journey to beat[...]

At 24, most of us are hustling to land a cushy corporate job. But this young woman decided to take on a rather challenging journey of fighting the patriarchal establishments to heal and transform the lives of sexually abused adolescent[...]

At 24, most of us are hustling to land a cushy corporate job. But this young woman decided to take on a rather challenging journey of fighting the patriarchal establishments to heal and transform the lives of sexually abused adolescent[...]

They say our problems are only as big as we make them in our head and our attitude makes all the difference. This story is the perfect example of living life unapologetically, despite all odds. 

They say our problems are only as big as we make them in our head and our attitude makes all the difference. This story is the perfect example of living life unapologetically, despite all odds. 

Meet this superwoman who defied death three times and bounced back to life, like it never happened!

Meet this superwoman who defied death three times and bounced back to life, like it never happened!

Episode 5 is an inspiring tale of a young lad who struggled with obesity, bullying and mental trauma. Until, he underwent extreme physical and psychological transformation. Tune in!

Episode 5 is an inspiring tale of a young lad who struggled with obesity, bullying and mental trauma. Until, he underwent extreme physical and psychological transformation. Tune in!

It's high time we stop shaming those who deal with mental health issues. It's time we just listen and reach out. It's time we normalise mental health. 

It's high time we stop shaming those who deal with mental health issues. It's time we just listen and reach out. It's time we normalise mental health. 

Episode 3 is a tear jerking story of a woman who braves a huge personal loss, only to find something very precious in her life. She is truly unstoppable!

Episode 3 is a tear jerking story of a woman who braves a huge personal loss, only to find something very precious in her life. She is truly unstoppable!

Life seldom goes as planned because it has bigger plans in store for us. If you believe in the miracles of life, don't miss this one. 

Life seldom goes as planned because it has bigger plans in store for us. If you believe in the miracles of life, don't miss this one. 

My second episode of Different Strokes will take you through the journey of a dynamic woman's life, as she progresses from subservience to self reliance by embracing her sexual status. For the reader's pleasurable experience, this episode has been split[...]

My second episode of Different Strokes will take you through the journey of a dynamic woman's life, as she progresses from subservience to self reliance by embracing her sexual status. For the reader's pleasurable experience, this episode has been split[...]

Launching the teaser of my second episode of Different Strokes that will take you through the journey of a strong and dynamic woman's life, as she progresses from subservience to self reliance.

Launching the teaser of my second episode of Different Strokes that will take you through the journey of a strong and dynamic woman's life, as she progresses from subservience to self reliance.

Episode 1 of Different Strokes takes you through the journey of a young girl who fights body shaming, low self esteem and abusive relationships, just to find self love in the end. This is her story.

Episode 1 of Different Strokes takes you through the journey of a young girl who fights body shaming, low self esteem and abusive relationships, just to find self love in the end. This is her story.

Different Strokes is a podcast series that brings to you, stories of resilience, the undying human spirit and the instinctive yearning to remain hopeful until our last breath. The first episode takes you through the journey of a young girl[...]

Different Strokes is a podcast series that brings to you, stories of resilience, the undying human spirit and the instinctive yearning to remain hopeful until our last breath. The first episode takes you through the journey of a young girl[...]