The SOS Show with Suchita

There have been multiple debates on relationships and mental health. We have tried to decipher how relationships and strong bonds can enhance your mental health. But what about romantic relationships- well we are digging deep into it: starting with this first part of being single and how it could be good for your mental health? Our guest Bella DePaulo, PhD, has always been single and always will b...

Entrepreneurship is a lonely journey and many a times affecting your mental health in ways that you might not know. In this episode 130 of the sos show podcast, host Suchita chats with entrepreneur Anuradha Gupta. Digs: 1) Starting your journey as a women entrepreneur. 2) There is no work life balance 3) Setting boundaries in relationships. 4) Marriage as a team work 5) Open conversations. 6)Build...

In this MEN'S mental health awareness month we talk MEN:) I was recently faced with a situation where a male friend called me and couldn't stop crying. It was a sudden realisation that i have not paid attention to this -i have never seen a man cry! And, i had no words to console him. I just kept mum and then quickly added -let's coffee! And, that is the germ of this episode. Why don't men express...

In this special episode of The SOS Show podcast with Suchita- we asked a few of our guests to share their insights on the importance of MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS month and how are they and their organizations creating more awareness. In conversation: Parveen Shaikh, VP - Mpower Neha Kirpal, Founder - Amaha Kartik Bajoria, Founder - Driveway Devi Dr. Abrar Guroo, Sr. Psychiatrists - National Health M...

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: We have not been taught to understand our Mental Health- We do not know what depression feels like. We do not understand loneliness, although it is already an epidemic!! Ira Khan our guest for today is the founder of a Mental Health-centred organisation, driven by a community model- AGATSU Foundation; It has weekly activities related to mental health talks, plays, an...

I am terrified of the word INFLUENCER- WHICH IS why i have been talking to a few influencers to understand more of what they think of being an influencer. I rarely and only when needed go on instagram or facebook- because these best celebs and influencers living the bestest lives can make one feel shaky and i am not sure how many of you out there feel the same.... And, then comes the news if a cel...

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is recognized tulku (reincarnate lama) of the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, a teacher, spiritual leader and best selling author. He possesses a rare ability to present the ancient wisdom of Tibet in a fresh, engaging manner. https://www.yongeyfoundation.org/ Suchita digs the Tibetan monk on some of the pertinent questions about life, living, purpose, medit...

What is wellness? Why is it important to understand? How does poor mental health affect a nations economy? What are we doing about the next big pandemic- Loneliness? Why do people dislike talking about their mental health? Suchita digs Kapil Gupta, founder of a mental wellness app and also author of book- In my head. Do catch it! HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION: I CALL-9152987820 MPOWER-1800-120-...

Do you know that your brain works in different frequencies through out the day- from the time you get up to the time you fall asleep, and while you are sleeping!; these frequencies are defined as beta, alpha, theta, gamma, delta. It is being researched and proven that the slower your brain wave frequency, the better your mental and physical health. It is also being researched that slower brain wav...

What is the Mental Health condition in a region like Kashmir that has witnessed unrest since years? Our guest, Dr Abrar Guroor, a senior consultant psychiatrist with the National health mission in Jammu and Kashmir, talks to us about various things mental health in the regions but also how the 24*7 mental health toll free number, started by the government of India, has made people access and talk...

Dear SOS Show Community, As we approach the end of another transformative year, we want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for being an integral part of THE SOS SHOW. It has been an extraordinary journey filled with meaningful conversations, insightful stories, and a shared commitment to mental health awareness. This year, we proudly added 20 episodes to our collection,...

Ep 120 of THE SOS SHOW has Dr Neerja Birla, the Founder & Chairperson of Aditya Birla Education Trust and also mental health venture M Power that provides mental health care, services, therapy and awareness sessions. Dig into the episode to understand why we all need to be mental Health Literates, increase compassion and wellbeing in the world, and contribute to its wellness.   HELPLINES FOR S...

What happens if you do not get enough daily sleep? or Do you generally go the Elon Musk way? Hema Sampath our guest for this episode is a clinical psychologist specialising in Sleep. She answers some pertinent questions on the science of sleep and it's relevance for optimum functioning of the human mind, body and spirit.  HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION: I CALL-9152987820 M POWER-1800-120-820050...

There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.” ― Rosalyn Carter In this special episode on WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY, we are focussing on CAREGIVERS and why they need to be taken care of as well. Our guests are Amrit Bakshy who has been a caregiver to his daughte...

PART OF ARTISTS N MENTAL HEALTH SERIES:: This cross over episode is part of THE ARTISTS & THE SOS SHOW. Can you define your ambition? What is your edge? Where do you want to go? Who are your friends, your family, your support systems? Do you have one or you are lonely, trying to make it in a cutthroat world and dying fast without you even knowing about it !! Our guest for this episode is Bhawa...

There is an absolute lack of Sensitivity in people when it comes to mental health conditions- a lack of understanding and a vocabulary within the mental health ecosystem like frontline desk job workers like peons, and receptionists, to people outside the ecosystem. Our guest Neha Kirpal, co-founder of one of the popular mental health centres Amaha, takes us through her journey of being a caregiver...

In this cross pollinated episode between #THEARTISTS N #THESOSSHOW, we have actor Abbas Ali who was the face of Late 90's and early 2000's cinema in Tamil and Telugu having worked with the likes of Kamal Hassan and Rajiv Menon, and also with actors like Tabu and Aishwarya Rai. In this Artists and Mental Health Series, we discuss some of the potent questions on what makes an actor and also Abbas ha...

While, the #shraddhawalker case is still fresh, in between, a dozen other cases happened, and a million we do-not know of, and then the shocking #Manipur incident happened that made us sit up n think and feel helpless n disgusted- THE CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN HAVE NOT STOPPED N WILL NOT STOP until the root is addressed - #PATRIARCHY. A few women fighters and fewer gender neutral men can raise voices -...

James R. Doty M.D. is an educator, compassion researcher, neuroscientist, neurosurgeon, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is an adjunct professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and the founding director of the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). Infact he was the chairperson at the Dalai lama foundation His research work centers around the neur...

Continuing with our special series- Artists & Mental Health, that gets cross pollinated between our two podcasts THE ARTISTS AND THE SOS SHOW, OUR SPECIAL GUEST is BERNARD BEITMAN, M.D., Founding Director of The Coincidence Project which encourages people to tell each other their synchronicity and serendipity stories. His book, Meaningful Coincidences: How and Why Serendipity and Synchronicity...

🎙️ EP 111 of THE SOS SHOW podcast features educator Kartik Bajoria, the driving force behind the Mental Wellness Initiatives Platform: Driveway Devi. 🌟 He wears multiple hats as an educator, writer, and commentator. In this episode, we explore the following insightful topics: 🌱 Overcoming personal childhood crisis and depression to gain a deeper understanding of parenting. 🚫 The importance of n...

Dr Manoj Kumar is the founder of Mental Health Action Trust (MHAT). He founded MHAT in 2008 at Kozhikode. MHAT works on a decentralised model to provide mental health care to the rural populace. Dr Manoj is a Ashoka Fellow. Digs: How is a community based approach adapted for the rural communities - from poor to the poorest. How does MHAT sustain themselves. Also what are the challenges they fight...

In the year 1995, Azim Khamisa's 20 year old son had just got engaged to his sweetheart. Next day, as he was doing his part time job of delivering pizza, a group of boys surrounded him and a 14 year old boy murdered him in cold blood. In 2023 Azim Khamisa runs a peace foundation with that 14 year old Juvenile boy who he also fought for to get him out of prison by forgiving him the murder of his on...

Even after 100 years we have not been able to truly understand schizophrenia. So does that mean most of the understanding is a trial and error, including medications? This Episode 108 of THE SOS SHOW, has Siddhartha Bhasker. Siddhartha is living and if i can say thriving with schizophrenia. He teaches Economics at Jindal Global University. He has published two short story collections and one novel...

We just celebrated WORLD HAPPINESS DAY! But shouldn't happiness day be everyday, cause we are travellers with a certain time on the planet? But, how many of us are really happy! And, how do you know that you are happy!! And, if you are unhappy, what are you doing about it? If you are in unhappy work places, relationships, situations, it's the choice that you have made. And, if you can't do anythin...