Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving

In this podcast, Seerat interviews Shane Brent Maldonado, a Bay Area college counselor, and currently the director of college counseling at Khan Lab School in Mountain View, California. Maldonado emphasizes balancing academics with family connection and mental health, urging families to prioritize fit over prestige and to make space for genuine joy outside the college-prep grind.

In this episode, Seerat is joined by Dr. Ashish Mehta, who earned his PhD in Psychology from Stanford, and researches on how AI can support human well-being, emotional regulation, treat common challenges, and how AI can be used with purpose. Seerat and Dr. Mehta discuss how we can use AI mindfully with a purpose to help us in the long term.

In this episode, Seerat is joined by Dr. Ashish Mehta, who earned his PhD in Psychology from Stanford, and researches on how AI can support human well-being, emotional regulation, treat common challenges, and how AI can be used with purpose. Seerat and Dr. Mehta discuss why we use AI the way we do, and how AI can be used to improve our well-being.

This podcast focused on the importance of mental health in families, emphasizing communication, stigma reduction, and support strategies for emotional well-being. Punam interviews Deepali Sansi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in Mental Health for more than 10 years. You can find her at: deepali-sansi-lmft-44190911b Deepali Sansi has been working at Buckelew Programs for th...

In this podcast, Seerat is joined by Douglas Bodin. For more than 30 years, Bodin has worked with more than two thousand children, adolescents, and young adults in a variety of educational and treatment settings. He is the architect of the unique “Team Approach” that Bodin brings to its cases and developed the visionary integrative approach to serving clients that is the model for the industry. He...

This podcast focused on the importance of mental health in families, emphasizing communication, stigma reduction, and support strategies for emotional well-being. Punam interviews Deepali Sansi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in Mental Health for more than 10 years. You can find her at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepali-sansi-lmft-44190911b/

In this podcast, Seerat interviews Dr. Kara Margolis, who is a professor of molecular pathobiology, pediatrics, and cell biology at New York University and the director of the NYU Pain Research Center. Her work lies in making our lives better by discovering how we can identify and treat disorders faster using smarter gut signaling via the brain and GI tract.

In this podcast, Punam is joined by Anika Warrier, who shares her personal journey and her Gold Award initiative to support the mental health of teenage only-children, an often overlooked, but growing demographic. She discusses the challenges only children face, including loneliness, parental pressure, and social comparison, and shares how these inspired her to create sustainable resources such as...

This podcast is centered on the importance of intentional living, nurturing compassion in children, and addressing period poverty through initiatives like Return Gifts to promote equality and empathy in communities. Learn more about the initiative here: https://returngifts.org/ Guest Speakers: Evanka Parekh, President of Return Gifts, Eashan Parekh, Chapter President of Mission San Jose High Schoo...

In this episode, Seerat is joined by Dr. Kara Margolis, the professor of molecular pathobiology, pediatrics, and cell biology at New York University and the director of the NYU Pain Research Center. They begin to discuss the connection between our gut and brain, and how what we consume impacts this axis.

In this podcast, Seerat interviews Dr. Isabelle Hau, who is the Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. Her book, Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education, serves as the ultimate learning accelerator. She’s been nominated and awarded as one of the Top 100 Most Innovative Women by Harvard Business School

In this episode, Matthew Joseph shares his personal journey and experiences as a mindful parent, discussing open communication, handling family challenges, teaching critical thinking and empathy, and balancing emotions. Together with Sister Rini and Sister Punam, the conversation explores therapy, authenticity, addressing pain and fear, and fostering a sense of abundance and oneness within familie...

In this heartfelt conversation, Beatrice shares her personal parenting journey, discussing the joys and challenges of raising a twice-exceptional child while balancing work and family life. Joined by Sister Rini and Punam, they explore themes of mindfulness, emotional regulation, discipline, and parent-child connection. Practical advice and personal stories illuminate the importance of self-awaren...

In this episode, Seerat welcomes Dr. Isabelle Hau, the Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning and the author of "Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education". She’s been nominated and awarded as one of the Top 100 Most Innovative Women by Harvard Business School. Together, they discuss the importance of a nurturing relationship in a learni...

n this Valentine's Day special episode, Punam welcomes Shweta Takate, the author of "Binu & Lulu: the Joy of Being Light." The episode focuses on mindful parenting, discussing how parents can nurture emotional connection, confidence, and resilience in children by modeling and practicing unconditional love. Shweta shares insights from her book about love as our innate nature, the importance of chil...

In this podcast, Punam talks with Krisa Desai, a student who created an incredible project as part of her Girl Scouts Gold Award — an app called ASLHelper, which is designed to break communication barriers with the Deaf community.

In this podcast, Seerat discusses with Dr. Denise Pope about "Doing School" to "Deep Learning." Denise Pope is the co-founder of Challenge Success and the author of the books Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed-Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students and Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids.

In this podcast, Dr. Denise Pope and Seerat discuss about how high schoolers come to school just to complete a checklist rather than truly understanding and learning. Dr. Denise Pope is the co-founder of Challenge Success, and the founder of the books Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed-Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students and Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies...

In this podcast, Punam interviews Satyan Shah, a certified wellness coach of Sattvic Wellness, who provides mindful parenting and self-care strategies to enhance family well-being and reduce stress. You can check out his website over here: https://www.sattvicwellness.com/

This podcast discusses Anubhav Nagpal's inspiring journey as a young immigrant - emphasizing the importance of resilience, support, and resources for youth mental health.

In the fifth episode of the parent series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Punam interviews Dr Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book. They discuss the new careers that will emerge with the advancement of AI and technology, and how to prepare for the future job market.

In the fourth episode of the parent series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Punam interviews Dr Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book. They unfold how one's thinking style impacts decision making and career choices.

In the fourth episode of the youth series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Seerat interviews Dr. Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book, along with Dr. Leena Khanzode, the founder and president of Taarika Foundation. Together, they uncover how AI actually brings more opport...

In the third episode of the parent series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Punam interviews Dr Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book. They discuss smart habits to grow, such as the MOVERS techniques for morning routines, and how to use neuroscience to improve their childre...

In the third episode of the youth series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Seerat interviews Dr. Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book, along with Dr. Leena Khanzode, the founder and president of Taarika Foundation. Together, they emphasize the importance of hard and soft s...