The MyndStories Podcast
Welcome to The MyndStories Podcast! This is India's most diverse mental health podcast. We have music. Poetry. Open conversations. Therapist interviews. Insights from start-up founders. What do we speak about? About life. Grief. Pain. Loss. Joy. Meaning. Resilience.
About coping mechanisms. Attachment styles. Conflict resolution. The ways in which life bends and shapes. Join us for new episodes each month.
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Episodes
93 episodes
Dr. Rachel Jayaseelan: How to stop losing yourself in your relationship
Do you sometimes struggle to make decisions without checking with them? Or feel guilty for wanting space or independence in a relationship?In this episode, Ankit talks with Dr. Rachel Jayaseelan, a psychologist who works extensively with...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:52
How memoirs make us feel less alone
There is something uniquely powerful about hearing someone say, “This is what happened to me. This is how it felt. And this is how I survived.”In Episode 2 of The MyndReaders Podcast, Anima and Swati talk about memoirs. The episode steps...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:38
Dr. Mahima Sahi: Understanding modern love
In the first episode of The Therapy Room in 2026, Smitha sits down with Dr. Mahima Sahi, a therapist who works extensively with couples and individuals guiding them on relationships. In their conversation, they explore why love today feels hard...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:07:38
Returning to calm with Anitha Aswath
In this calming episode of Myndful Moments, host Anitha Aswath takes us through a gentle breathwork practice.The session begins with noticing the breath. Anitha then introduces a simple breathing rhythm creating a foundation of ease and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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6:19
Anchoring in stillness: A meditation with Anitha Aswath
In this brand new podcast, Myndful Moments, host Anitha Aswath guides listeners through a grounding exercise designed to anchor the body and mind. By visualizing roots growing from their feet or sitting bones into the earth, listene...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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6:48
The reading list every anxious mind should have
In this very first episode of the new and revamped "The MyndReaders Podcast", hosts Swati and Anima Nair explore not only how anxiety feels, but how books can become powerful companions through its many layers. Their discussion begi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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32:36
Anamika: Understanding emotional abuse and the journey back to self
This episode is a conversation that takes us deep into the invisible yet deeply damaging forms of emotional abuse that many experience without realizing it. Smitha talks to Anamika, the founder of Let’s Heal who unpacks how emotional abuse can ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:09:58
Deepti Chandy: How transactional analysis helps you understand yourself
In this episode of The Therapy Room, Smitha sits down with Deepti Chandy, Chief Operating Officer at Anna Chandy & Associates and a trained Transactional Analysis (TA) therapist to explore how our childhood experiences continue to shape our...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:02:18
Making sense of ADHD across culture, gender, and lived experience
ADHD is often reduced to stereotypes like restlessness and distraction. But behind the label is a complex inner world. Behind the label there's an individual constantly struggling with emotional overwhelm and coping with misundersta...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:34:32
Why Aparna Subramonian believes being misunderstood is the greatest teacher
Aparna Subramonian, a brand marketer, writer, and self-proclaimed quirky cat lover, didn’t grow up trying to fit in. She grew up thinking she's a boy, fell in love with her best friend in seventh grade, and later discovered she had ADHD. All wh...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:01:12
Jai Arora: Breaking stigmas and myths around therapy
Ever found yourself wondering, "Is therapy really for me?" Or maybe you’ve heard someone dismiss it as "just venting" or "too expensive"? You’re not alone.Therapy is one of those topics that’s both widely discussed and deeply misundersto...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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41:48
Why Devangana Mishra believes every introvert can be a leader
Devangana Mishra wasn’t supposed to be here. Not on this podcast, not running a foundation for autism awareness. She was the quiet kid, the one hiding behind her mother at parties, scribbling stories while the world moved around her...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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48:38
Sean Hemeon || From rock bottom to redemption
How do you rebuild a life when you’ve hit rock bottom and the world feels like it’s left you behind? In this riveting episode, actor and author Sean Hemeon opens up about his harrowing journey from drug addiction and entanglement wi...
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Episode 7
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52:20
How Raag Miyan Ki Todi heals the heart
Grief is one of the most universal yet deeply personal experiences we go through. It’s heavy, it’s messy, and it’s often something we don’t know how to face. But what if we could sit with it, honor it, and even find healing through ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:47
Dr. Teena Joseph: How family dynamics impact your relationships
Have you ever wondered how your family dynamics shape your romantic relationships? Have you felt drawn to partners who mirror past experiences, even painful ones? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, Ankit chats with Dr Teena J...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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54:52
Dr Supriya Malik: Parenting neurodivergent children with love and understanding
In this episode of the Therapy Room, host Smitha Murthy sits down with Dr. Supriya Malik, psychologist and co-founder of Embrace, to explore the world of neurodivergence and what it means for parents raising neurodivergent children. Dr. Malik s...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:11:08
On grief, love, and healing with Anitha Aswath
Welcome to Season 4 of the MyndStories Minis, the podcast where we dive deep into the human experience, exploring the emotions that shape us, the stories that define us, and the resilience that carries us forward. In this episode Sm...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:01:48
Unfolding sweet yearning with Raag Bageshri
In this soul-stirring episode, host Anitha Aswath takes a deep dive into the tranquil world of Raag Bageshri, a melody that captures the essence of twilight and the universal human experience of longing. Anitha takes listeners on an...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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18:51
Dr Mahima Sahi: Creating space for neurodivergence
In this heartfelt episode of The Therapy Room, host Smitha Murthy dives into the often-misunderstood world of neurodivergence with Dr. Mahima Sahi, clinical psychologist and program director at eMbrace. Together, Smitha and...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:11:21
Soothing emotional storms with Raag Bihag
In the span of three weeks, Anitha Aswath had to confront many losses and go through much grief. An aunt. A friend. A friend's furry baby. As she grappled with uncertainty and impermanence, she turned to the healing power of the emotionally tra...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:49
Shruti Doss: Finding acceptance without people pleasing
Have you ever felt guilty for setting boundaries? Felt uncomfortable after prioritizing your own needs? Imagine spending your entire life wearing a mask, constantly shapeshifting to meet everyone else's expectations.In this e...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:14
Prachi Saxena: How to find love without losing yourself
There are very few things more fulfilling than a healthy and thriving relationship. However, the process of finding one can often be challenging. Two years ago,
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:49
Tuning into tranquility with Ahir Bhairav
Imagine a melody so potent it can calm your racing thoughts, soothe your anxieties, and set the tone for a day filled with balance and clarity. Welcome to the second episode of The Mynd Durbar, where host Anitha Aswath takes you on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:56
Finding order in disorder with Ishaa Vinod Chopra
What if the very thing society labels as a "disorder" could be a gateway to discovering your truest self? Smitha has a deep conversation with Ishaa Vinod Chopra – dancer, author, and mental health advocate - who was diagnosed with b...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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