Anu Thomas

Why Me? Why Not Me!

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Why Me? Why Not Me? – A Series About Real Women, Real Stories, Redefining Priorities. Growing up in a South Asian household, I saw women—mothers, sisters, friends—put everyone else first, often at the cost of their own well-being. But what happens when they decide to prioritize themselves too? Why Me? Why Not Me? is a series that brings you real, unfiltered conversations with women who have chosen to carve out time for their mental and physical well-being—without guilt, without hesitation. From working moms to entrepreneurs, single women to stay-at-home moms, these are stories of strength, res...

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Anu Thomas

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Health

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Latest episode

Jan 11, 2026

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Episode 10: Why Not Her? – Juggling Chaos, Love, and Legacy 11.01.2026

Dr. Aradhna Juneja is a doctor, an entrepreneur, a new mom — and a woman who admits she’s still figuring it out. In this powerful season finale, she shares her journey through grief, postpartum depression, launching her wellness brand Palma , and finding moments of clarity amidst chaos. This episode is for anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed by doing it all, and needed to hear: you’re not alone. 🎧...

Episode 9: Why Not Her? – From Caregiver to Climber of Her Own Mountains 21.09.2025

✨ What about me? — a quiet question many women ask themselves but rarely say out loud. In Episode 09 of Why Me? Why Not Me! , we sit down with Harshita Sapru – or as many of us know her, Harshi . For nearly three decades, she’s been the heart of her family, the behind-the-scenes cheerleader for others… and now, she’s finally learning to cheer for herself. From reversing her diabetes with sheer wi...

Episode 8: Why Not Her? – Vanessa on Rebuilding, Resilience and the In-Between 24.08.2025

“Vanessa redefined progress — not as performance, but as presence.” Vanessa didn’t just heal after surgery — she rebuilt herself from the ground up. In this episode, she opens up about the long road back: from physical limitations and mental hurdles to launching The Comeback Collective — a space born from her own transformation. She didn’t roar her way through recovery. She paced herself, paid att...

Episode 7: Why Not Her? – The Woman Who Rewrote Her Story 27.07.2025

Danya never envisioned motherhood. She had big dreams for her career, her independence, and her future. But life had other plans. In this episode, I sit down with one of the most important people in my life—my best friend and soul sister—Danya. We talk about the chapters that shaped her: walking away from a difficult marriage, finding her footing again professionally, falling in love with a man wh...

Episode 6: Why Not Her? - Mother. Father. Woman. All in One. 30.06.2025

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with someone who’s been part of my life since we were 12 years old — my childhood friend, my sister from another mister, and one of the strongest women I know — Pinky. From growing up in a traditional South Indian home to navigating the expectations of family, marriage, motherhood, and career, Pinky opens up about her journey of rediscovering herself and build...

Episode 5: Why Not Her? - Medicine, Motherhood, and Making It Work 08.06.2025

What happens when life moves you across continents, careers evolve, and a new identity is born through motherhood? In this deeply honest conversation, Mariam shares her story — from growing up in a small town in South Africa to becoming a respected doctor, navigating big moves, building a life in Dubai, and stepping into the most transformative role of all: being a mom. This episode is about resil...

Episode 4: Why Not Her? - The Woman Who Chose To Begin Again. 14.05.2025

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I sit down with my dear friend Charm — a woman whose resilience, grace, and quiet strength have left a lasting impact on everyone who knows her. From navigating the pain of a divorce and the heartbreak of a long-distance relationship to finding herself again through movement, creativity, and self-love, Charm opens up about her incredible journey of hea...

Episode 3: Why Not Her? - Business, Babies, and a Whole Lot of Balance 26.04.2025

In this episode, I sit down with someone who’s not only my 6am gym buddy—but a woman I admired long before I ever met her. Eisha is the founder of E3K , a jewelry brand she built from scratch while pregnant, during the pandemic, with no blueprint… just belief, support, and a quiet determination to try. She’s a wife, a mother of two, an entrepreneur, a passionate foodie , and someone who still make...

Episode 2: Why Not Her? – The Working Mom Who Chose Herself Too 26.04.2025

In this episode, I sit down with someone who makes me laugh at 6 AM before my brain is even awake—my gym buddy and dear friend,  Zerene . She’s a full-time professional, a mom, a wife, and someone who’s experienced the many shifts that come with motherhood, career changes, and rediscovering yourself in the middle of it all. We talk about life before and after becoming a mom, the unexpected le...

Why Me? Why Not Me! - The Beginning 26.04.2025

In this first episode, I share why I started this journey. Growing up in a South Asian household, I saw women always putting others first, often neglecting their own well-being. It made me wonder—was it truly their choice? Prioritizing my mental and physical health changed everything for me. When someone told me I had inspired them, my first thought was Why Me? But then I realized— Why Not Me? Thi...

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