Unbinary Life

A writer, freelance journalist, public speaker, young nutrition ambassador, and TEDx speaker, our guest of today’s episode has accomplished all this so far and her journey has just started! A very warm welcome to our guest, Hasini Lakshminarayan , and although there were many wow moments for us in the episode, the highlight for us was her simplicity, curiosity, determination, pragmatic approach to...

How many of us have made New Year Resolutions year-on-year and then failed to continue those by the end of February??? Every year, most of us plan to be more healthy, be more fit, adopt good habits, and what not....  and WE FAIL! Ever wondered WHY? Why do we fail to fulfill the promises that we make to ourselves? Are we that incompetent or we are just too lazy or do we just lack commitment?&n...

We all want to travel the world but when it comes to moving to a new city, it gives shivers to many. WHY? Ask most of the people around you this question, who likes to travel to new places, a majority of them would say yes. A lot of it comes from our basic human nature. Human beings love to explore. Your serotonin and dopamine kick in and make you happy! :) But frequent moving is tough not only fo...

Stereotypes have been a part of our lives ever since we grew up.  We see them everywhere around us - right from the way we are born, our characteristics, our nature, the place where we live, the people we grow up with, our education, our work, and the list goes on!!! In this episode of the Unbinary Life podcast, we will discuss:  Why do stereotypes actually exist?   What is the role...

Have you ever encountered a situation where you are sitting with your friends and they ask you, what is your hobby?  After giving a lot of thought, you say, "I don't have a hobby." And then your friends start saying, Oh my god! You don't have a hobby, you don't have a passion, what will you do in life? Or some of your friends do have a hobby and you admire them for pursuing their hobby and yo...

The things that we do every day, are bound to be taken for granted.  Like for example, a conversation is such an integral part of our lives. Isn't it? Right from waking up to the time we go to sleep, we talk either to others or to ourselves. And how ironic is the fact that we hardly pay attention to our conversation style?  Isn't that true?  How many times, have you lashed out at so...

Modern-day is full of passionate individuals who take the path of entrepreneurship and are driven to make a difference in the world. You might have heard of the phrase that age is just a number . This episode is just another testimony to that. In this episode, we spoke to an 11-year-old pre-teen girl and entrepreneur, Vinusha MK . An avid reader, Vinusha is a child prodigy in baking. She is a chef...

Choosing subjects in 11th and 12th standard (class) is so common in the Indian education system, right? Ever since our childhood, we are TOLD TO DO well in our 10th boards because the marks will decide what subjects we will get and eventually our career options later on in life.  How many of you could relate here?  That phase is one of the most challenging phases of an individual's life....

As per some experts, 77% of the population has some anxiety related to public speaking! And do you know what is the fear of public speaking called??? It is called GLOSSOPHOBIA.  And now that you know this, let us tell you that this podcast will not be about what you already know in context to public speaking. This podcast episode will touch the basic core of public speaking and help you becom...

Has it ever happened to you that some conversations have left you feeling mesmerized and inspired? Like, when you talk to someone, you are awed by their thoughts. The conversation in this podcast was one such similar instance for us. Our guest on this episode is Avanti Sharma . "Avanti Sharma is a 15-year-old tech enthusiast, a WomenTech Global Ambassador, and a pre-teen technology specialist at W...

This is a very special episode because this is our first guest episode on TeenTunes by Unbinary Life podcast, that too with a teenager. Now, you may argue that what is so special about it and what's in it for you? Well, irrespective of your age or gender, let us tell you that the purity, innocence, and simplicity of thoughts you will hear from this teenage girl, is something that most of us can on...

Have you ever come across a saying, "Good things happen to good people"? In Hindi, we say that "अच्छे लोगों के साथ हमेशा अच्छा होता है।" Do you believe that?  Now, if we see it from the lens of Unbinary then, we do not believe in absolute statements. For this statement too, there is a yes and no component to it. The degree of "Yes" and "No" varies from person to person.  And we let you d...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wanted to do or achieve something in life but could not do so? It could be admission into your dream college, following a particular diet or lifestyle, moving to a new city, finding your dream job, etc. From your side, you put in all the efforts that you could but still could not get the desired results. WHY? In this episode of TeenTunes by Unb...

Moving from a teenage life to that of an adult life is not a smooth transition for many.  Hormonal changes, infatuation, teenage relationships, career decisions, peer pressure, social comparisons, and a lot of other issues become a part of your teenage life. The struggle between when your parents treat you as a kid and when they treat you like an adult is REAL!  As soon as you hit your c...

If given a choice between under-thinking and over-thinking, what will you choose?  Think, think! Not too much or too less, but just what is required. ;) We are super creative when it comes to thinking. That is one of the easiest accessible tools for us and guess what it is free of cost. Ah! now you know why we think so much...... Well, this episode covers nuances of your daily lives, may it b...

Nobody teaches us how to deal with heartbreaks, loss of life, and other challenges in life, we eventually experience them, and learn to live with it.  Learning to live with it does not necessarily guarantee that you have learned to deal with it.  Throughout this episode, you will find instances from your life being discussed where Ruchi represents YOU and Kundan will share ways by which...

As soon as we gain senses, there are multiple decisions to be made every day of our lives. Some decisions are easier to take while some are difficult ones. People make a lot of mistakes while decision-making that could be: Holding out for the perfect decision Failing to face reality Falling for self-deceptions Going with the flow Rushing and risking too much Relying too heavily on intuition Being...

Ever since childhood, we are exposed to comparisons, whether with siblings, cousins, or others. These comparisons and differences exist in almost every country – tall/short, fair/dark, white/brown, rich/poor, literate/illiterate….. and the list never seems to end. It appears as if as human beings we love differences in everything. Well, there is no harm in loving the differences as long as these d...

Imagine a big circle with a dot at the center. The center is us and the circle around us is our force field. You can understand the field as our influence. Now, what happens if there is another dot or say somebody else comes with their own force field. It will interact with our force field or our influence. The interaction’s outcome is going to depend not only by the other person but also by mysel...

Are you one of many who look at life between good and bad, happy and sad, possible and impossible, yes and no?  There is good news because life has more and we are here to make you choose right! Welcome to Episode 1 of TeenTunes by Unbinary Life Podcast. If you haven't checked our trailer yet, you can check it here - Trailer . Now, we are sure that you might have heard of the terms binar...

Have you ever struggled to deal with your emotions, contemplated on your decisions, found it difficult to handle relationships, peer pressure, bullying, anxiety.... and the list can go on. If you have answered yes to any of the above-mentioned issues, then you are in the right space. :) Welcome to the Unbinary Life Podcast with your hosts, Kundan and Ruchi.  While growing up, although we had...