Mental Health Musings

Starting off with a special series on Emotional Intelligence - EI in 2 mins. In this episode let's understand what EI or emotional intelligence is. As an Emotional Intelligence Coach and Facilitator, I help individuals and organizations build resilience, empathy, and healthier relationships. 'Mental Health Musings' is on the Top 50 Best Mental Health podcasts and also on the Top 10 in...

Living with schizophrenia isn’t just about hallucinations or voices, it’s about understanding, empathy, and rediscovering hope. This World Schizophrenia Day, this episode in the Conversation of Hope series, brings to you the powerful personal journey of Ashish Kejriwal. Ashish Kejriwal is a system thinker & a musician who works on creating job placement possibilities for those affected at the...

Women's mental health explored through seven powerful poems of resilience, identity and self-discovery. The renditions of these poems are specially done by the poets themselves in their own way for Mental Health Musings podcast. This episode blends poetry with reflection, offering comfort, healing, and inspiration for women’s well-being.  Listen, reflect and listen again for they may nudge at your...

The image of a lone penguin walking through endless snow has been making news. But did it matter to the penguin what others thought? Ask these fundamental questions: What do we truly enjoy? What are our beliefs? Are we following a path that resonates with our identity, or are we conforming to societal pressures? The path we choose should align with our personal goals and aspirations and not the ex...

As the year comes to a close, the holiday season can bring a whirlwind of excitement, yet it can also amplify feelings of loneliness and isolation. Whether you are surrounded by festive cheer or spending time alone, it's essential to acknowledge your feelings and explore ways to foster genuine connections with yourself and others. Remember, you’re not alone in this! Don't forget to follow...

Navigating life with bipolar disorder - in conversation with Vijay Nallawala where he talks about his personal journey through bipolar disorder navigating through its complexities. In this candid conversation, Vijay Sir shares his personal journey with bipolar disorder, detailing the complexities of diagnosis, the impact of stigma, and the importance of support systems. He discusses the challenges...

Anxiety and how to manage it in today's fast paced life. In conversation with Padma Shri Dr C R Chandrashekar Sir. If there's just one thing you can listen to, to understand Anxiety, let this be the one. What is anxiety, what are its symptoms, triggers, how does it appear in everyday life. What is its impact on health? What are anxiety disorders and how can they be identified, and what are...

Walking is the simplest form of exercise that does so much good for your mental health. Here's a small nudge for you to go on that stroll :). I have shared a short poem from the book - Unfinished Love: seven mini stories that'll speak to the love in your heart If you find this meaningful, please consider following Mental Health Musings podcast. 'Mental Health Musings' is on the Top...

A 1-minute thought interception (rain). Listen in for just 60 secs. Might help you visualize something calming and take off the stress in the moment. Destress.

A 1-minute thought interception (happy moments). Listen in for just 60 secs. Might help you visualize something calming and take off the stress in the moment. Destress

A 1-minute thought interception (walk in the forest). Listen in for just 60 secs. Might help you visualize something calming and take off the stress in the moment. Destress.

The episode is a poetic reflection on embracing emotions.  All emotions have a function. They help us express our likes and dislikes and are like our internal signals that motivate us to act and make decisions.  We frequently try to ease emotional distress by overlooking or downplaying our feelings. This doesn’t truly eliminate our emotions and can negatively impact our overall well-being. Recogni...

Poetry offers significant benefits for mental wellbeing, and in this episode, I explore the reasons why. Regardless of whether or not you have experienced poetry before, this may inspire you to discover and appreciate it even further. Through the neuroscience behind poetry's emotional effects, reading and understanding of some deeply thought-provoking poems, the episode briefly explores the pr...

The Conversations of Hope series showcases personal stories from individuals sharing their own journeys with mental health. This episode features a conversation with the incredible Chitra Paul where she talks about mental health struggles of autistic individuals and the caregivers at the backdrop of her own journey with her son, as a parent and as a caregiver. Her journey from a parent to that of...

The Conversations of Hope series showcases personal stories from individuals about their own experiences with mental health. This episode features a conversation with the remarkable Mr Ravi Valluri on his Journey of recovery from alcohol addiction. Raviji has spent decades in public service and is currently the CEO at Chhattisgarh East Railway Ltd and East-West Railway Ltd. A prolific writer and a...

Last year mental health musings hosted heart to heart conversations with experts on topics important for our understanding of mental health. A short recap of the episodes with important nudges from last year. The better we are aware the better we can take care of ourselves. Don't forget to follow Mental Health Musings, rate and share it with your circle. The better we are aware, the better we...

Tune in to a mind opening conversation with Dr Suhas Ganesh on Genetics of Mental Health. From understanding what genes are to how does genetics impact one's mental health and mental health disorders; we delve into various aspects of science and genetics of mental health. Dr Suhas Ganesh is currently clinician-scientist and MQ fellow. He is MD in psychiatry from NIMHANS and has been a Post-Doctora...

What is the meaning of life. Have you ever found yourself wondering about this? Or does it seem irrelevant to think about it? We look at some perspectives as to why it is important to reflect on and discover your meaning and purpose of life.

Tune in to the conversation with Dr Bhavit Bansal wherein we delve into the integrative approach to Mental Health and try to understand how Yoga fits into the framework. We talk about the science behind Yoga and Mental Health as well as the different elements, techniques that go into Yoga therapy for Mental Health. Dr Bhavit, MSc from NIMHANS specializes in Yoga Therapy focusing on Mental Health a...

We delve into mental health helplines and broader thoughts on seeking support, mental health perspectives, misconceptions and a lot more with the wonderful Dolly Sharma. So many nuggets you can relate to. Dolly is the co-founder of Pukar foundation, a free emotional support & suicide prevention helpline. She is a certified mental health first aider and QPR Suicide Gatekeeping instructor. Trigg...

Unravelling Mindfulness with Ms Shilpa Tambe. What is mindfulness, how does it help one's mental well-being, the challenges, the science behind it, how can we practice it daily and so much more! Shilpa Tambe is a counseling psychologist, follows mindfulness practices in her day-to-day life and has been practicing in Pune for around 7 years.  Don't forget to follow the podcast, rate and sha...

We need hope to survive and the good news is it is a skill that can be developed and it is possible to rediscover hope as revealed by numerous researches and studies. Listen in. All is well..

We all need hope, and we all lose the sense of hope from time to time. But the good news is hope is always out there and we got to look for it. Research and experiences also guide us through this. Listen in.

Prithvi delves into his personal journey as an entrepreneur, reflecting on the challenges of stress he encountered vis a vis the demanding work settings and how he found balance amidst work pressures. He reflects on his experiences and shares insights on managing stress in the workplace. Prithvi is a serial entrepreneur and has played pivotal roles in various prominent startups, building great pro...

We try to understand the universe of depression in this episode with Dr Harkishan Mamtani. The conversation demystifies depression and will help strengthen your understanding of it; what is depression, the symptoms, what happens in the brain in depression, the causes, ways to cope and a lot more. Tune in to the episode and enhance your understanding. Don't forget to share it with your circle t...