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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.Write to podcast@myndstories.com to tell us what you would love to hear about more.Please rate,

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69:58

Anamika: Understanding emotional abuse and the...

The MyndStories Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 take many forms, from gaslighting and guilt-tripping to control disguised as care, and why so many people fail to recognize it when they’re living through it. Drawing from her own lived experience and her professional...

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62:18

Deepti Chandy: How transactional analysis helps you...

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2025/07/23

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 thoughts, behaviors, and relationships in adulthood. Deepti explains how TA gives us a clear, relatable way to understand internal narratives, sometimes created through messages like “Be strong” or “Don’t be vulnerab...

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94:32

Making sense of ADHD across culture, gender, and...

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2025/07/09

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 misunderstanding. In this compelling conversation, Smitha Murthy speaks with Dr. Mahima and Dr. Supriya from eMbrace to explore the many layers of ADHD, especially how it manifests in women. Moving beyond the clinical definition, they...

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61:12

Why Aparna Subramonian believes being misunderstood...

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2025/06/04

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 while battling social mores in a small, conservative city like Coimbatore. Smitha has a warm, honest, and often humorous exploration conversation in this delightfully candid episode with Aparna, journey through ge...

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41:48

Jai Arora: Breaking stigmas and myths around therapy

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2025/05/06

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 misunderstood. In this episode, host Ankit chats with Jai Arora, a practicing counseling psychologist, to break down the stigma and understand what therapy really is. We explore common misconceptions, who therapy is truly for, and why...

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48:38

Why Devangana Mishra believes every introvert can be...

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2025/04/09

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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. But something in her refused to accept the way things were, especially when it came to children on the autism spectrum. In this inspiring conversation with Smitha, Devangana traces her journey from a childhood of imaginar...

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52:20

Sean Hemeon || From rock bottom to redemption

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2025/03/28

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 with the Russian mafia to 20 years of sobriety and self-discovery. Sean, who is the author of Good Little Drug Lord, talks elaborately to host Ankit Narasimhan about his journey through addiction, identity struggles, and find...

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21:47

How Raag Miyan Ki Todi heals the heart

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2025/03/21

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 it? That’s exactly what we’re exploring today, as host Anitha Aswath takes us through Raag Miyan Ki Todi, a raga that has the power to hold space for our sorrow and guide us toward peace. This episode is about how we can us...

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54:52

Dr. Teena Joseph: How family dynamics impact your...

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2025/03/13

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 Joseph, a seasoned therapist with nearly two decades of experience helping young adults, couples, and families overcome life challenges. They uncover the invisible threads that connect our childhood experiences to our presen...

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71:08

Dr Supriya Malik: Parenting neurodivergent children...

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2025/03/03

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 shares her wealth of experience, offering practical advice on how parents can support their children through child-led play, parent training, and fostering a nurturing environment. Together, they unravel the comp...

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61:48

On grief, love, and healing with Anitha Aswath

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2025/02/18

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 Smitha talks to the incredible Anitha Aswath, a leadership coach, consultant, and the host of The Mynd Durbar, a segment on the Mynd Stories podcast that beautifully explores the intersection of music and emotions. Anit...

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18:51

Unfolding sweet yearning with Raag Bageshri

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2025/02/04

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 intimate musical journey with Raag Bageshri, has been revered in ancient texts as the music of solitude, a sacred space where a listener can connect deeply with their inner world. We explore how music becomes a bridge betw...

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71:21

Dr Mahima Sahi: Creating space for neurodivergence

The MyndStories Podcast ·

2025/01/10

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 Dr. Mahima unpack what it truly means to be neurodivergent, the common misconceptions that cloud understanding and the incredible strengths neurodivergent individuals bring to the table. What's more, this episode speaks to not j...

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22:49

Soothing emotional storms with Raag Bihag

The MyndStories Podcast ·

2024/12/17

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 transformative world of Raag Bihag.In this episode, Anitha emerges as a compassionate guide as she makes music into a transformative experience. She invites listeners to embrace the full spectrum of human feeling through ...

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46:14

Shruti Doss: Finding acceptance without people pleasing

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2024/12/12

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 episode of The Therapy Room, host Ankit sits down with Shruti Doss, a therapist and founder of Mynd Space, to unravel the world of people-pleasing, exploring how this behavior often stems from our earliest relationships, childhood ex...

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47:36

On finding acceptance with Raksha Daryanani

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2024/11/12

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Have you felt like an outsider even when you're surrounded by family?In this candid and engrossing conversation, Raksha Daryanani speaks to Smitha about her unique life journey – growing up in a multicultural society, navigating the impact of her parents' divorce, and healing from devastating relationships. She shares the challenges she faced in navigating a tight-knit but isolated Indian community, where she often felt like an outsider, and how she learnt t...

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42:49

Prachi Saxena: How to find love without losing yourself

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2024/10/28

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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, we spoke to Clinical Psychologist, Prachi Saxena on how to build healthy relationships. Host Ankit Narasimhan has an illuminating conversation with her once more to find out more about how to manage dating and finding love. We discussAuthenticity and navigating through the fear of not ...

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19:56

Tuning into tranquility with Ahir Bhairav

The MyndStories Podcast ·

2024/10/15

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 a spellbinding journey through the mystical world of Raag Ahir Bhairav.From the legendary santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma to Bollywood's silver screen, Ahir Bhairav has woven its way through Indian culture, leaving a ...

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58:30

Finding order in disorder with Ishaa Vinod Chopra

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2024/10/03

Tell us what you feel. Message us. 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 bipolar disorder at 16. But rather than letting this label define her, Ishaa transformed her journey into a powerful narrative of resilience, creativity, and self-discovery. Her memoir, "Finding Order in Disorder," is a testam...

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The MyndStories Podcasts

The MyndStories Podcast ·

2024/09/23

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Find India's most diverse mental health podcasts here. Our podcasts are a safe space where we share insights, guidance, personal experiences, and tips to help you navigate your mental health journey.Perspectives, guidance, advice, and explainers. It's all here. We hope you can nurture your well-being and face life's challenges better with us. Check our website at www.myndstories.com for mental health conversations, news, features, and events. Write to us - p...

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