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In Her Element : Unfiltered Stories of Women Finding Their Voice — and Their Power

Real Stories. Bold Women. Shared Power. Welcome to In Her Element — a podcast that celebrates women showing up fully in their careers, creativity, and everyday lives. Hosted by Swati Upadhyay, each episode provides a space for honest conversations, personal growth, and powerful moments. From scientists to artists, coders to caregivers, you"ll hear raw, inspiring stories of women stepping into their purpose — in their own time, and on their own terms. No filters. No fluff. Just real talk, deep

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00:13:12

Choosing Yourself Isn’t Selfish

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2026/02/03

Your 30s have a way of quietly changing everything.In this solo episode of In Her Element, Swati reflects on what it means to stop living on autopilot and start choosing yourself — in friendships, family dynamics, work, and the way you love and live.This is a conversation about people-pleasing, emotional safety, boundaries, loss, and the relief that comes when you stop apologizing for who you are. About learning that genuine relationships don’t break with distance or time. About letting good things

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60:24

Women’s Health Without Shame: Motherhood, Medicine &...

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2025/12/17

In this gentle, grounding episode of In Her Element, Swati sits down with Dr. Nayeema Tazeen, a practicing gynecologist, mother, and women’s health educator, for a conversation that feels like chai with an old friend.From growing up as the first doctor in a family of engineers to practicing medicine in India, Nayeema shares how kindness, empathy, and lived experience shape the way she cares for women at their most vulnerable. Together, they talk openly about periods, PCOS, postpartum recovery,

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47:15

Becoming Again: Motherhood, Courage & the Crown with...

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2025/12/11

Season 2 begins with a conversation that feels like sitting in a sunlit room with a cup of chai — gentle, grounding, and unexpectedly healing.In this episode, Swati speaks with the radiant Shruti Mohanty, whose journey spans quiet girlhood in Odisha, the whirlwind of immigrant life in the U.S., the hidden storms of postpartum depression, and the bold courage of stepping into the world of pageantry — a world she never imagined she belonged to.Together, they talk about:• the emotional inheritance of

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59:22

Finding Joy in the Chaos

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2025/11/22

In this episode, Swati talks with Abhipsa Nanda — a multi-hyphenate woman balancing a career in tech, motherhood, creativity, and community with remarkable honesty and intention.Together, they discuss:Growing up in an Indian household and finding autonomy later in lifeBuilding a support system while living away from familyThe importance of women's friendships and non-judgmental spacesWhy creativity and dance help her stay groundedThe realities of motherhood — far beyond Instagram’s highlight reelsA

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17:58

Where Women Become Safe Places

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2025/11/11

What happens when women stop competing and start creating space for one another? In this heartfelt solo episode, host Swati Upadhyay reflects on what it truly means to dream big—and to do so with kindness, courage, and community.Swati opens up about the women who shaped her, the lessons she learned growing up, and why safe spaces for women matter more than ever. She talks about friendship in different seasons of life, how to repair what’s been lost to ego or misunderstanding, and why being a gentle

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19:58

The Women Who Stayed: A Love Letter to Sisterhood.

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2025/11/07

SummaryIn this conversation, Swati Upadhyay explores the profound impact of sisterhood and community among women. She reflects on how the support and celebration from other women have shaped her identity and growth. The discussion emphasizes the importance of building each other up, recognizing that success is not a competition but a collective journey.TakeawaysEvery version of me has been carried by someone.These women are my compass.They have called me out when I needed to grow.They have

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10:17

Embracing Your Wilderness: A Journey of Self-Discovery

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2025/10/16

SummaryIn this episode, Swati Upadhyay reflects on her journey through her 30s, exploring themes of self-discovery, individuality, and the importance of community among women. She emphasizes that each person's path is unique and valid, encouraging listeners to embrace their own wilderness and support one another in their diverse journeys.

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11:55

You Deserve Joy — The Power to Create the Life You Want

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2025/10/01

SummaryIn this heartfelt solo episode, Swati Upadhyay explores the theme of empowerment and self-creation, emphasizing that women have the power to shape their lives. She reflects on her own journey, the importance of making ordinary choices that bring joy, and the need to redefine strength and resilience. Swati encourages listeners to prioritize themselves, embrace their desires, and recognize their inherent worth, ultimately inspiring them to live fully and authentically.TakeawaysIf a woman holds

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79:23

The Girl’s Girl Who Dreams Loudly and Lives Fully

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2025/09/20

In this milestone episode of 'In Her Element', host Swati Upadhyay celebrates the journey of Baisakhi Nishibanya, a vibrant woman from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, who has made her mark in the US as a staff product manager. The conversation explores themes of cultural identity, the importance of support systems, and the balance between professional ambitions and personal passions. Baisakhi shares her experiences of navigating life transitions, embracing body positivity, and using social media as a platform

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33:02

Walking Together: Resilience, Sisterhood and Science

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2025/09/12

Keywordspublic health, epidemiology, international student, health disparities, community support, PhD journey, women in STEM, resilience, social determinants of health, cancer researchSummaryIn this episode of 'In Her Element', host Swati Upadhyay speaks with Amanda Ojeurega, a PhD candidate in epidemiology, about her journey from Nigeria to the United States, her experiences as an international student, and the importance of community and resilience in navigating the challenges of a PhD program

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43:10

Belonging, Balance, and Beyond the PhD

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2025/09/05

In this episode of 'In Her Element', host Swati Upadhyay engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Sumaita Chaudhury, a public health researcher and her first friend in the PhD program. They discuss the challenges of navigating identity and belonging as a teenager in a new country, the journey into public health and behavioral science, and the importance of mental health. Sumaita shares her insights on integrating data with lived experiences and the role of community in public health. They also

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50:57

Of Friendships, Fetal Hearts and Fierce Women

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2025/08/21

This episode was chaotic in the best way — three friends from medical school, catching up across miles and years. With Dr. Vartika (Fetal Medicine Specialist) and Dr. Pranoti Toshniwal (Pediatric Cardiologist), we laughed, we got real about our journeys in medicine, and we shared the kind of life nuggets that only come out when you feel completely at home.It’s also an episode threaded with grief. We talk about life before Jen and life after Jen — and how losing her reshaped us, softened us, and, in

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51:44

Of Friendships, Fetal hearts and Fierce Women

In Her Element : Unfiltered Stories of Women Finding... ·

2025/08/20

This episode was chaotic in the best way — three friends from medical school, catching up across miles and years. With Dr. Vartika (Fetal Medicine Specialist) and Dr. Pranoti Toshniwal (Pediatric Cardiologist), we laughed, we got real about our journeys in medicine, and we shared the kind of life nuggets that only come out when you feel completely at home.It’s also an episode threaded with grief. We talk about life before Jen and life after Jen — and how losing her reshaped us, softened us, and, in

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41:43

Held by Her Work, Healed by Her Words

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2025/08/14

In this episode of In Her Element, host Swati Upadhyay speaks with Dr. Deepali Ernest, a public health scientist and epidemiologist, about her journey through academia, the challenges of completing a PhD, and the importance of support systems and creativity in science. They discuss the unique experiences of women in STEM, particularly immigrant women, and the need for kindness and mentorship in academia. Deepali shares her insights on the significance of public health communication and the role of

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37:34

In Her Own Element: When Science Meets Self

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2025/08/14

Guest: Dr.Sreyashree Bose, Scientist in Biotech | PhD Graduate | Immigrant in STEMWhat does it really mean to pivot — not once, but again and again? And what if success, as you imagined it, no longer fits the life you’re building?In this powerful and intimate episode, we sit down with Sreya, a scientist working in biotech, who reflects on her journey from academia to industry — and the moments in between that don’t make it onto LinkedIn.We talk about:Choosing industry over academia from day oneThe

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32:21

Sisterhood in Science: Tea, Tenacity, and True Friends

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2025/07/31

Some episodes feel like conversations, and some feel like coming home. This one is the latter.In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with one of my closest friends and collaborators in academia, Amrita. What started as a professional connection while we were both navigating our PhDs turned into something so much more — a friendship rooted in shared values, support without ego, and the kind of quiet understanding that only grows through lived experience.Together, we reflect on the invisible

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33:27

GenAI, Real Talk & Why Women Belong in Every Room

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2025/07/30

In this very special episode, I sit down with my first guest — and someone who’s become a dear friend — Suchismita Sahu, a GenAI Data Scientist at NVIDIA.We talk about her unconventional journey into tech, what it means to bring kindness into AI, and how sisterhood and science don’t have to be mutually exclusive.We also reflect on friendship born in the digital world, navigating identity in male-dominated spaces, and why being “in your element” isn’t always about having it all figured out —

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7:49

To the Woman Wondering What’s Next

In Her Element : Unfiltered Stories of Women Finding... ·

2025/07/30

What if the path you’re on no longer feels like it’s yours?In this solo episode, host Swati Upadhyay speaks from the heart, not as an expert, but as the big sister she once needed, to anyone questioning their career, identity, or next step. Whether you're choosing your first path or pivoting decades in, this one is for you.✨ You’ll hear: – A personal story of leaving medicine and starting over – Permission to pause, change, or stay and reshape – Why “not knowing” doesn’t mean you’re lost – Gentle

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8:18

The Spark: Why I Needed This Space

In Her Element : Unfiltered Stories of Women Finding... ·

2025/07/30

In this very first episode of In Her Element, host Swati Upadhyay shares the story behind the podcast — what sparked it, why now, and what it means to be “in your element” as a woman in today’s world.From growing up with big dreams, to becoming a doctor, to pivoting into public health and rediscovering purpose through storytelling — this episode is raw, reflective, and a reminder that our journeys don’t need to be perfect to be powerful.This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a space for women figuring it

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