The Mental Balance

How is Bhargavi Varma empowering South Asian women to lead startups, build generational wealth, and shatter barriers in angel investing? As the Canada-based founder of Brown Girl Angels , Bhargavi is creating a movement that’s transforming the narrative for Desi women in the U.S. and Canada. Welcome to Season 02, Episode 7 of The Mental Balance Podcast ! 🎉 We’re kicking off with Bhargavi, a power...

Hi folks, welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we sit down with Author, CEO, and Entrepreneur- Hitha Palepu on board to spill the tea!  In this episode, we explore Hitha’s mental health journey, touching on the importance of therapy, how she dealt with postpartum depression, and Bipolar II, and discuss the stigma around mental health in South Asian communities. We also dive i...

Hi folks, welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we have Hetal Vasavada on board to spill the tea!  Hetal is a talented baker, recipe consultant, and former contestant on MasterChef Season 6.  On our show, Hetal shares her inspiring journey of leaving a stable career in healthcare to pursue her passion for baking, and the leap of faith that landed her on MasterChef . We dive in...

Hi folks, welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we have Hiba Irshad on board to spill the tea!  Hiba is the founder of the SASC (South Asian Strength Club) , Media & Entertainment Executive and Former JioSaavn executive. On our show, Hiba opens up about her experiences growing up as a South Indian Muslim and how her identity shaped her journey. We dive deep into her career...

Hi! Welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we have onboard Arati Sharma to spill the tea!  Arati was a part of Shopify's rocketship growth, and rose to be the Director Product Marketing (her husband was ) . She now spends her time building Goodfuture - their home portfolio and building her new skincare brand, Ghlee! This episode is a close one to my heart, since we discuss...

Hello! Welcome to Season 02 of the Mental Balance. This one is all about South Asians and breaking taboos! We'll chat with some well known VCs, tech and consumer founders, influencers, media celebrities, journalists - everyone you've seen around you on socials influencing the South Asian community! So join in with some chai to learn about their lives, how they balance their wellbeing.

Hi! Welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we have onboard Neerja Patel to spill the tea!  Neerja is the media pioneer, building the face of so many famous influencers, businesses and bringing South Asians to the forefront in North America. We discuss how she's built her business , her recent Good Morning America appearance and life as a mum, female founder and immigrant! C...

Hi folks, welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we have onboard Dr Zee to spill the tea!  Dr. Zabina Bhasin , affectionately known as Dr. Zee is a child psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in healthcare leadership She is a key figure on The Toy Association's Board of Directors, United Sikhs Board, and the Concordia advisory board, showcasing her commitment to...

Is it a good idea to be completely honest at work? Can it affect your professional growth at work? I’ve often had these debates with my friends, and the views have been polarising for the most part. Mostly because people view personal and professional growth as two sides of the same coin, and it’s true. How do you even know you’re going in the right direction for both? My chat with Dr. Ava covers...

This podcast guides tech newcomers through challenges, addressing imposter syndrome, mental health concerns, and burnouts. It explores the surprising impact of the gut on well-being and offers practical solutions for imposter syndrome. Recognizing toxic work environments and advising on decoding company culture during interviews, it empowers individuals to navigate the dynamic tech industry. The d...

*All these views are Netwon's own and have no relation to Google and Google's perspectives* In this compelling podcast, Newton, the Health and Performance Director at Google delves into the critical importance of prioritizing mental health and achieving a harmonious work-life balance. Lots of implementable tips and tools used by him with all the various job roles and career ladders he'...

Genesee is a therapist who is a part of the MAPs trial stage 3 for testing psychedelics for PTSD.

Bosky Mukherjee, has been a PM leader in tech companies, a President and now runs her own company, https://www.pmdojo.me/ as an entrepreneur. She and I chat about: 🌱 a lot of unique challenges faced by immigrants, 🌱 tactical feedback and actions PM's can take in their work place to balance their mental health 🌱 She shares her own tips and tricks from her tool box that she's been buildin...

In his past life, Andy was a tech leader in Silicon Valley with 15+ years of work experience across industry giants like Meta, X (RIP Twitter), Quora, and Wealthfront. This podcast episode with Andy shows you: What triggered him to embark on a journey of healing and growth How self-awareness can be a transformative experience How emotional hardships from childhood can impact your sense of self-wor...

Do you ever get overwhelmed at work—feeling like you don’t belong or that you’re not good enough? Laura Brassie, a clinical supervisor, explains how self-awareness can help prevent burnout—especially for people in high-commitment careers like the tech industry. It can help you notice early signs of overwhelm and exhaustion. Self-awareness can help you tune into your emotions, strengths, weaknesses...

In this episode we discuss the biggest stressor in Tech today, "Layoffs" with Andrew Kushnick, Psychotherapist who deals with a lot of clients in Tech. As the economy continues to struggle, many businesses are cutting back on employee numbers. This has led to mass layoffs, and as a result, many people are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and dealing with the doom. of never ending fear. In t...

In this episode, my guest is Linnea Butler, a licensed mental health professional, and we discuss about signs of burnout , effects of COVID, strategies and tools on how to reduce stress and manage burnout . We also dig deeper into what is neurodiversity , how it is related to those in the tech industry, autistic burnout along with the psychedelic 'Ketamine' which is legally permitted for u...

In this episode of Tech Minds Unwind, Michael discusses common signs of burnout and provides practical tools to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Drawing from his diverse career background and client experiences, Michael offers unique perspectives on how to implement these takeaways in your everyday life. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and transform your appro...

What is this podcast about? What will you achieve from listening to this podcast? Who am I? #mentalhealth #wellness #selfcare #therapy #licensedprofessionals