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British-born media student Bonita Norris took up mountaineering by chance, but the hills captivated her heart. With three 8000m peaks behind her, she now motivates others to push their boundaries. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/09/12/mountaineer-author-bonita-norris/

One-Eyed Mama aka Aekta Kapoor heads to London for a high-risk eye surgery, and learns to process a question that had bothered her for a long time. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/09/07/one-eyed-mama-goes-to-london-for-eye-surgery/

The debut novel of respiratory pathologist and fiction writer Dr Shalini Mullick dwells on the theme of extramarital love, an intrepid subject for the Indian romance genre. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/09/05/love-outside-marriage-and-women-in-pursuit-of-happiness-this-doctors-debut-adds-a-twist-to-romance-novels/

The voice of a Black, southern woman in her head drove New Yorker Lynnda Pollio to the red rocky mountains of Sedona and a quest for inspiration, wisdom and understanding. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/08/19/lynnda-pollio-trusting-the-currents/

Former journalist Rashmee Roshan Lall's novel 'The Pomegranate Peace' uncovers the absurdities of America's 'aid and reconstruction' project in Afghanistan. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/08/17/rashmee-roshan-lall-the-pomegranate-peace/

One-Eyed Mama aka Aekta Kapoor reads Morgan Housel's bestseller 'The Psychology of Money' and finds life wisdom tucked in between the tips on business and finance. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/08/09/one-eyed-mama-finds-life-lessons-in-morgan-housels-the-psychology-of-money/

US-based mother of two Priya Kumari writes and publishes children's books that impart Indian values and the message of peace and harmony to kids around the world. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/08/04/this-new-jersey-mums-books-on-buddhist-values-are-promoting-peace-education-in-us-schools/

Sleep whisperer, perfumer and wellbeing consultant Nuthan Manohar describes four techniques that helped her sleep better for longer. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/07/30/sleep-whisperer-nuthan-manohar/

Art critic and perfumer Bharti Lalwani's art exhibit Bagh-e-Hind features floral scents to evoke the olfactory landscape of Mughal and Rajput paintings of India. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/07/15/bharti-lalwani-bagh-e-hind-art-and-olfactory-exhibition/

Edited by human-rights lawyer Farah Ahamed, the new anthology 'Period Matters' is an in-depth look at how menstruation is perceived and experienced in South Asia. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/07/12/book-review-period-matters-edited-by-farah-ahamed/

Actor and human-rights activist Sheena Chohan shares an insider's view of the film industry during the pandemic and why she thinks streaming cinema has both pros and cons. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/07/01/sheena-chohan-on-shooting-in-the-pandemic-and-the-pros-and-cons-of-web-tv/

eShe TV speaks to Amita Deshpande of reCharkha about her efforts in creating useful lifestyle products out of plastic waste, and to eco-activist Ashwini Joshi who is taking reCharkha to European markets. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/06/27/how-women-led-social-enterprise-recharkha-is-giving-plastic-waste-a-useful-makeover/

One-Eyed Mama aka Aekta Kapoor tries out the breath work of kumbhaka pranayama and learns lessons in stillness, holding on, and letting go. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/06/24/one-eyed-mama-learns-the-essence-of-kumbhaka-pranayama/

Whether you’re considering Indonesia for your summer holiday or visiting for work, here’s an insider’s guide to five fun spots you absolutely must visit in capital city Jakarta! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/06/21/a-local-girls-guide-to-5-fun-spots-in-jakarta-indonesia/

Award-winning South Korean author Kyung-sook Shin on urban loneliness, rejection, beauty, and her new critically acclaimed book ‘Violets’. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/06/23/south-korean-author-kyung-sook-shin-on-her-new-novel-violets/

Gurugram artist and poet Nidhi Agrawal learnt through first-hand trauma how chronic pain can change one's personality, and how to find courage in one's tears. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/06/17/nidhi-agrawal-how-chronic-pain-changes-your-personality/

Travel blogger Veidehi Gite explores Mauritius through the eyes of two successful local women, and can’t help noticing connections to India everywhere – in the language, cuisine, sights and temples. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/06/14/mauritius-veidehi-gite/

Award-winning artist Deborah Claire Procter speaks to eShe TV about growing up in Wales, training in kathakali and kalaripayattu in India, studying NLP and hypnosis, and creating music in Argentina. Find more information and song links here: http://eshe.in/2022/06/12/welsh-artist-deborah-claire-procter/

Shruti Vijay, a 22-year-old yoga instructor from Chennai, speaks up about her battle with anorexia nervosa and how she healed her body through her mind. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/06/08/shruti-vijay-living-with-anorexia-nervosa/

Boston-based author Kerri Maher’s latest novel 'The Paris Bookseller' is based on the real-life story of Sylvia Beach who founded an iconic bookstore in Paris over a hundred years ago. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/06/07/kerri-maher-the-paris-bookseller/

Pune mother Ritu Goyal Harish wanted to support her bisexual daughter in her journey towards self-realisation, happiness and personal freedom. But it hasn't been easy, she shares. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/06/03/ally-parent-ritu-goyal-harish-lgbtqia-rights/

In the fourth of our series 'ePop Stars', we speak to viral sensation Raveena Mehta about her new hit single Tere Liye, working with Tiger Shroff, and the pros and cons of a digitised music landscape. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/06/01/raveena-mehta-on-viral-videos-tiger-shroff-and-her-genre-defying-hindi-pop/

One-Eyed Mama aka Aekta Kapoor encounters Osho through an investment advisor and spends hours listening to Osho lectures over filter coffee while healing at an Ayurvedic retreat. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/05/30/one-eyed-mama-has-coffee-with-osho/

Acclaimed business leader, columnist and author Aparna Piramal Raje on her new book 'Chemical Khichdi' and why mental-health conditions can be manageable and not limiting. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/05/27/aparna-piramal-raje-chemical-khichdi-how-i-hacked-my-mental-health/

Despite an opportunity to correct course, Indian law continues to safeguard the right of husbands to force wives into non-consensual sex. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2022/05/24/indian-law-marital-rape-delhi-high-court-split-ruling/