The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejasa speaks with Sangeeta Mehra, a remarkable woman whose life journey is a beautiful blend of creativity, resilience, spirituality, and service. From her childhood memories in Old Delhi and her love for music, writing, painting, and theatre, to navigating family responsibilities and personal challenges, Sangeeta Ji shares the experience...

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast Expert Series , host Tejasa speaks with Piyush Goel, whose inspiring life journey reflects resilience, creativity, spirituality, and the power of self-belief. From an engineering and professional background to discovering extraordinary talents like mirror writing, Piyush Ji shares how passion and purpose can transform one’s life at any age. The...

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast Expert Series, host Tejasa speaks with Sunita Mehta, whose inspiring journey from a 32-year corporate career to the world of occult sciences reflects a deep pursuit of purpose, wisdom, and service. A certified astrologer, numerologist, Vastuacharya, palmist, and tarot reader, Sunita Ji shares how astrology is not merely about prediction, but a p...

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejasa speaks with Nirupam & Smriti Bhargava, an inspiring couple whose journey began with a first meeting that led to an engagement the very same day. They share stories from their upbringing, life in the Army, and how trust, shared values, and mutual respect helped them build a strong and joyful partnership. From navigating life’s challe...

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejasa speaks with Shri Jitendra Rawell about his journey from growing up in a large joint family to building a career, raising a family, and rediscovering his passion for music later in life. He shares heartfelt stories of resilience, relationships, and the importance of staying connected to what truly brings joy. From life lessons for bo...

In this heartfelt episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast , host Tejsa welcomes Dr. Anuradha Sharma —a truly multi-faceted personality: author, poet, painter, dancer, educator , and an inspiring example of strength rooted in values. Dr. Anuradha takes us back to her village childhood, shaped by a disciplined yet deeply loving home environment, where books, music, magazines, and art became a w...

In this deeply inspiring episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast – Expert Series , host Tejsa sits down with Padma Shri awardee Achyut Palav (2025) , one of India’s most celebrated master calligraphers and a global ambassador of Indian scripts. From growing up in a modest chawl to bringing Indian calligraphy to international stages, Achyut Palav shares his remarkable life journey, shaped by d...

In this uplifting episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejsa welcomes back Mrs. Reena Sobti—now shining in her powerful “version 2.0.” After retiring from LIC, Reena refused to slow down. Instead, she entered the world of fashion and performing arts, winning the “Miss Body Beautiful” title, walking multiple senior fashion shows, and even serving as a jury member in major pageants, in...

In this heartwarming episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejsa sits down with a truly special couple — Mrs. Reshmi Munshi and Mr. Partho Munshi. What begins as a beautiful love story in Kolkata blossoms into a life filled with new cities, new challenges, personal sacrifices, parenting lessons, and unwavering companionship in Mumbai. Reshmi ji shares memories of growing up in a disci...

In this episode of the Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejasa sits down with Sharad Gadsing, Founder of Cradle of Life Senior Living, Talegaon, to explore the questions families should consider before choosing senior living for ageing parents, or when seniors themselves are evaluating new lifestyle options. Sharad talks about how his parents’ retirement experience shaped his belief that senior...

In this enlightening episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejssa has a delightful conversation with Shri Subhash Mahajan, a man whose life is a remarkable blend of duty, discipline, and quiet inspiration. At an age when most children are carefree, Subhash ji was already shouldering his father’s responsibilities — working hard to support the household at the tender age of 10-12. His j...

In this enlightening episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejasa has a delightful conversation with Shri Nandkishore Naroiya, a renowned astrologer whose deep expertise in astrology has brought guidance and relief to hundreds of people. Shri Nandkishore Ji shares his remarkable journey — from early struggles in business to discovering his life’s calling in astrology. Through heartfel...

In this inspiring episode, host Tejasa interviews Dr. Usha Pandey , an award-winning poet and educator whose literary journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. Her creative works span multiple forms of writing, including poetry, couplets, quatrains, short stories, and more . Over the years, her writings have been featured in numerous magazines, newspapers, and books , showcasing both her versatili...

In this heartwarming episode of the Smiling Souls Senior Style Podcast , host Tejasa welcomes Jyothi Rani , a 64-year-old trailblazer whose journey blends professional excellence, resilience, and personal transformation. Having served at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) from 1985 until her retirement, Jyothi contributed to India’s missile projects and earned deep respect amon...

Join us on The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast as we delve into the fascinating life journey of Shri Pardeep Kumar Verma. From a mischievous childhood to a successful theater personality, Verma ji shares his experiences, challenges, and wisdom gathered over the years. Discover how he navigated through educational milestones, a career in engineering, and eventually found his passion for theater. Hear...

In this soul-touching episode, our host Tejasa sits with a special member of our community—Chitraji, for a heartfelt exchange of gratitude, encouragement, and warmth. From childhood memories and songs to the calming presence of specialists like Vidhiji and Reshma, this episode reflects the magic of togetherness, the strength in simplicity, and the power of a smile. We speak of consistency that nev...

In this inspiring episode, we welcome Sushma Mahapatra, a dedicated educator and a true warrior who bravely fought cancer while navigating immense personal and financial challenges. She shares her journey of resilience, faith, and perseverance—how she balanced her passion for teaching, overcame adversity, and emerged stronger than ever. Her story is a testament to the unbreakable human spirit and...

In this episode, we are joined by our special guests, Shri Inder Mohan Khosla and Shrimati Kanta Khosla, who have graciously shared their life stories and achievements with us. We discuss their journey through college, internships, and the challenges they faced while building their business in auto parts manufacturing and industrial gloves. Despite their struggles, their positive outlook and joyfu...

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, our host Tejasa brings you an inspiring conversation with the incredible Dr. Meeta Mukherjee. Dr. Mukherjee, the founder of the Khale Pehla Development Center, shares her experiences and achievements in working with differently abled children, specifically those with Down Syndrome and mental retardation. Dr. Mukherjee discusses her educational...

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast , host Tejasa has an inspiring and eye-opening conversation with Shri Mahesh Pareek, a liver transplant survivor, fitness enthusiast, and advocate for positive living. Mahesh Ji shares his remarkable life story, from his childhood in Delhi to becoming a successful corporate advisor and entrepreneur. Discover how he faced and overcame significant...

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast , host Tejasa introduces Anshu Malini Ji, a truly inspiring individual with a fascinating life story. Anshu Ji shares her incredible journey, achievements, and wisdom, offering inspiration to seniors worldwide while motivating the younger generation to dream big. Anshu Ji’s path began as a passionate science graduate, leading her to excel as a H...

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast , we explore the transformative power of chair yoga and wellness practices designed specifically for seniors. Arsh, a yoga expert, and Dr. Juhi, a certified physiotherapist and chair yoga specialist, this episode dives deep into how chair yoga can enhance senior health by improving blood circulation, promoting pain-free movement, and boosting ov...

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejasa welcomes Dr. Jashodhara Purakayastha, an accomplished author and educationist, to share her inspiring journey and insights.  Dr. Jashodhara has written 35 books on a variety of topics, including English grammar, reincarnation, and the Bhagavad Gita. She has received numerous awards for her work and has also explored counseling throu...

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejasa brings you a special guest, Smt. Veena Khattar. Veena Ji is a go-to person for many seniors in times of medical or emotional challenges.  Veena Ji takes us back to her early days in Kanpur, where she worked tirelessly to establish a factory in 1951. Despite the struggles and challenges, she pursued her education in music, specializi...

In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, we welcome Dr. Subbaiah, a pioneer in drugless therapies and a firm believer in the body's ability to regenerate and rejuvenate itself. Dr. Subbaiah shares his journey from a homeopathy practice to drugless therapies and discusses the misconceptions surrounding these therapies.  He also introduces us to the MSRT (Mind Stimulating Resources Tech...