The MyndStories Podcast

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode, Smitha Murthy talks about how she discovered the ancient Tibetan 9 Breaths Purification practice. Breathwork can be a very powerful tool in dealing with our stressors and anxiety. Having worked her way through every day meditation with Vipassana, Smitha was wondering how to supplement an existing meditation practice with a simple breathing exerci...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Who are toxic people? And how do you identify them? What do you do with them?  Difficult questions, and not that Smitha knows the answers, but in this episode, she shares how she went from decluttering emails to also decluttering people. The process wasn't easy. It wasn't comfortable. But it made her happier.  When we know and cherish the people we want...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Patrick Pitchappa, the genial Director of Information Security and Risk at the Alshaya Group, and a keen runner. Patrick grew up in a small town in Tamil Nadu, and his journey from there to his current position is nothing short of incredible.  Over these years, Patrick has gained not just experience...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode, Smitha talks about the process of decluttering to invite new energy, regain control of your life, and make space for the things that actually matter.  She talks about her own journey of managing anxiety and how decluttering helped her overcome it to a large extent. How and where do you start? Smitha gives you some pointers on taking the first ste...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode, Smitha Murthy talks about how she discovered the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong and how it helped her in her anxiety and emotional wellness. Smitha shares her experiences in being a pretty robotic individual with some very set practices and how Qigong gently showed her how to go with the flow - both in terms of exercise and life in general. S...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode, Smitha talks about one of the simplest ways to bring in a moment or two of happiness. Science shows that one of the keys to finding happiness in our everyday life is to search, seek, and find awe.  Awe is defined as a “feeling of reverential respect mixed with wonder.” It’s what we feel when we gaze up at the sky or we watch a gymnast perform or...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Welcome to The MyndStories Minis: Moments with Smitha Murthy, a podcast with our co-founder, where she shares moments from her life with you.  Every Monday, listen to Smitha as she talks about her thoughts and views, and experiences in life and what got her through them.  "We all want to feel heard... and when we feel heard, the validation that we get for ou...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode of The MyndStories Podcast, we talk to Ankita Magdani, a career and mindset coach, about aligning with who we are at our core to find meaning, purpose, and fulfilment behind everything we do, be it our career or pursuing a passion. We discuss: Defining what leading a life of purpose means How to find your passion How to stay aligned with our core...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Raj Dagwar, the founder of Listener’s Army and TEDx speaker about how he turned around a painful period in his life into a movement that is changing lives. We discuss: 1. Raj’s early experience with a toxic relationship 2. How our external support systems are important 3. Family support in dealing w...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode, we talk to Amandeep Sandhu, the author of ‘Sepia Leaves’, an account of a family living under the shadow of schizophrenia from a young boy’s point of view. Heavily based on his own life, Amandeep talks about how he navigated through the volatility and dysfunctionality in his family which stemmed from their collective inability to handle his mothe...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. What is mindfulness? How does it help you in daily life?  In the fourth episode of the MyndStories podcast, Ankit Narasimhan talks to Sameera Kamulkar, a mindfulness coach and practitioner about how mindfulness can be a powerful tool to transform yourself. Adapting mindfulness as a way of life helps cultivate healthy habits and puts us on the path to change and S...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In the latest episode of The MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Gauri Vaidya, a banker-turned-copywriter about the deep impact of emotional eating on life. How and why do we turn to food when we are stressed? How can we manage it? Gauri talks about the adversities she faced in life, and how she managed to emerge all the more stronger for it. Enjoying our p...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Smitha Murthy talks to Disha Shah, a writer and meditator about the lifechanging effects of meditation. Disha started meditating when she was just 19 years old and since then she has relied on it for building confidence, feeling better about herself, gaining better perspectives on life, and so much more.  Enjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify,...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode, we talk to Syam K Ravindran, a clinical psychologist, trauma-informed therapist and Assistant Professor at Manipal Institute of Higher Education. He’s a member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, International Association of Trauma Professionals, and is a part of the Trauma Recovery Network of Humanitarian Assistance Progra...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Smitha Murthy talks to 17-year-old Hansika Tyagi, a freelance writer, about living with Type2 Spinal Muscular Atrophy, the joys of being a curious learner and writer, about her hopes and dreams, being her own biggest strength, and about her vision of giving a TED Talk some day. Support the show

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In our second episode, we talk to Sheba Devaraj, a fitness instructor, nutrition specialist, and state level powerlifting champion from Chennai. We discuss 1. How to navigate uncertainty and stick to your goals 2. How fitness plays a big role in nurturing mental health 3. Tips on how women can overcome biases and stereotypes to emerge strong 4. Successfully shift...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Smitha Murthy talks to freelance content writer Akanksha Mishra about life lessons.  About uncertainties. Acceptance. Family. Being independent, and everything else that comes with being a freelancer, a sister, a daughter, and someone who decided to follow her heart no matter what. Support the show

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Nilom Shah, counselor and psychotherapist, talks about how post-pandemic anxiety has been affecting young adults and parents. What's the difference between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorder? How can parents' anxiety influence children? Nilom shares with us insights into anxiety and a few pointers to manage anxiety as a family. Support the show