Best Maitri Verma Podcasts (2024)

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Communication Tips for Women- How to Use Biases in Your Favour ft. Sanjana Chowhan 42:15

3d ago42:15

42:15

This episode is about enhancing our communication skills but it’s not your regular communication class, rather we’ll understand how men and women communicate differently, how we perceive them differently and how women can turn biases to their favour. I am speaking with Sanjana Chowhan who is a seasoned communications coach and has empowered over 40…

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How Your Heart Rate Impacts Your Fitness- Health Beyond Looks ft. Drishti Chhabria, Orangetheory Fitness 34:36

12d ago34:36

34:36

Today we are talking about fitness but it’s not gonna be about looking like a Victoria’s Secret model. Rather it’s about heart health, how it affects your fitness levels, what resting and target heart rates are, how to optimise our fitness levels with cardio and strength training. Good health also helps in improving our mental health. We start simp…

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You Can Have It All but Do You Even Know What ‘Your All’ is- Find Out with Krusha Sahjwani Malkani 31:17

25d ago31:17

31:17

You can have it all, just not all at the same time. A lot of us have heard this quote but who decides what does ‘all’ even mean? Not everybody wants the C-suite job or an eight figure business. Not every woman wants to have a partner and many of them don’t want kids. So even though we all have different versions of ‘all’, it’s difficult to let go o…

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Simple Things I Do for My Mental Health- Mental Health Month Special 29:58

26d ago29:58

29:58

We all feel overwhelmed by life every now and then. It’s difficult to slow down and get some perspective but there are certain things that we can do for ourselves which will help in improving our mental health. Simple, little things that you don’t have to do daily and I do a few of them. In this episode, I share eleven things that help me in keepin…

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From Modelling to Entrepreneurship- Arpita Das Busts Myths about Being a Model in India 51:02

1M ago51:02

51:02

This episode has glamour, reality and inspiration like a blockbuster movie. My daughter wants to be a model but I am sceptical because in the media, I have mostly seen horror stories about this industry. Things like addiction and casting couch are highlighted more when it comes to modelling so when the team from modelling agency Auraa Talents reach…

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Scared of Selling? Listen to This to Shift Your Thinking about Sales ft. Ishita Khattar 39:08

2M ago39:08

39:08

I love doing this podcast but rarely talk about it when meeting people. I don’t want to sound salesy but the truth is that if we don’t talk about our work, people won’t get to know about it. Our message won’t reach people who need it and also we won’t be able to earn well. To reduce our fear of selling, I am speaking with business mentor Ishita Kha…

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Ageing, Ageism and Love in Modern Times ft. Aastha Atray 46:54

2M ago46:54

46:54

As much as I love talking about mental health and related topics, I also like a freewheeling discussion and what can be more fun than discussing pop-culture and understanding each other better. That’s why today I have a person with me who has got the pulse of pop-culture. It's none other than Aastha Atray, the editor of Sunday Midday, an author and…

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How Little Fixes Has Changed My Life and My Favourite Podcasting Tools- Behind the Scenes 33:21

2M ago33:21

33:21

This is episode 151 of Little Fixes Podcast and it’s a huge milestone for me. Since the launch in 2019, we have come far. In this episode, I take you behind the headphones as I talk about the process, roadblocks, successes and everything else. I also reflect on how the podcast has changed me. In the end, I share all the tools that I currently use t…

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Free Mental Health Counseling with Helplines- How It Works and How It Helps ft. Muktaa Mental Health Helpline 36:07

2M ago36:07

36:07

Trigger Warning- This episode contains references to domestic violence, suicide, anxiety and depression so please listen at your own discretion. All of us go through many unfavourable situations and feel all kinds of emotions. Some of us have a support system but not everyone is so fortunate. This is where mental health helplines come in. The couns…

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Fashion 101- Finding Your Personal Style, Budget Friendly Value Brands, Wardrobe Essentials and More ft. Benaisha Kharas 56:28

2M ago56:28

56:28

I love fashion, always have. My sartorial sense has improved over the years but I do make wrong fashion choices like most of us laypersons. To minimize the mistakes and to bring our style more on point, I have a fashion expert with me. Benaisha Kharas is a master image consultant & integrated personal counsellor. She is passionate about infusing se…

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Keeping Your Sanity in a High Stakes Environment ft. Runam Mehta CEO HealthCube 29:36

3M ago29:36

29:36

This story is of a woman who went from studying physiotherapy to being an entrepreneur and now to the CEO of a Bengaluru based company HealthCube. Runam Mehta was about to be appointed as the CEO but she didn't think that she was ready for such a huge responsibility. What happened then? Let’s hear it from Runam because along with her story, she’ll …

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Manifestation, Neuroscience and a Simple Way to Manifest Your Desires 50:51

3M ago50:51

50:51

Manifestation is a much discussed topic but I still haven’t been able to wrap my head around it. You can even call me a sceptic so when manifestation coach Sanaya Chaturvedi reached out to me and suggested talking about neuroscience and manifestation, I jumped at the opportunity. I am sure many of your burning questions will be answered and confusi…

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Mental Health of Entrepreneurs, Staying Relevant and More ft. Amrita Samant (Mommy Shots by Amrita) 49:42

3M ago49:42

49:42

When we see a person living their dream, we feel how charmed their life must be. Yes, living your dream is The Dream but that doesn’t make everything simple and perfect & my guest agrees with me. I am speaking with celebrity photographer Amrita Smanat of Mommy Shots by Amrita. Amrita is India's leading photographer, specializing in Maternity and ch…

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7 Women Share the Sassiest Thing They have Done- Women’s Day Special 17:13

3M ago17:13

17:13

We women don’t give ourselves enough credit and rarely celebrate small accomplishments. So, here’s something to inspire you. In this episode, me, my friends and my listeners are sharing some of the sassiest things we’ve done. Please follow Little Fixes on your podcast app and share it with a friend you care about. Link to an older episode where 8 w…

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Beyond the Nest- Challenging Yourself to Grow and Thrive ft. Leadership Development Expert Preethi Guruswamy 50:42

4M ago50:42

50:42

I don’t have a lot of experience in the corporate world but I do know that it’s extra challenging for women. In this episode we are unpacking why and how women are sidelined at their workplaces and how it affects their willingness to show up. These challenges often make women get in their own way but my guest will tell you how you can let yourself …

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Me and My Husband Answer Random Fun Questions- Wedding Anniversary Special 27:04

4M ago27:04

27:04

This episode is releasing on our wedding anniversary so instead of doing a solo, I decided to have my husband with me. For the episode, I have some fun and some deep questions. We both will answer them. The questions are a surprise for the husband and he actually forgot our wedding year. From what we love about each other to improvement points to s…

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Mental Health in Relationships- How to Improve Your Equation with Your Partner 50:04

4M ago50:04

50:04

Do you discuss your mental health struggles with your partner regularly? Most of us don’t. Some people don’t discuss this at all while others do it here and there. I congratulate you if you both are completely transparent with each other. Open communication is essential for a healthy relationship. So let’s find out- - why is it essential to discuss…

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How to Talk to Kids About Death and How Do We Adults Come to Terms with It ft. Author Nandita Basu 43:35

4M ago43:35

43:35

Sensitive topic alert! Most of us are scared of even talking about death but it’s an essential topic to discuss especially with kids. This episode is a lighthearted conversation about death. I am speaking with Nandita Basu. Nandita is a comic-book artist and a musician. She loves to daydream, eat gummy bears, play music and draw. The Piano, her fir…

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Can Therapy-Speak Help the Cause of Mental Health? A Discussion on Pop-Culture ft. Tanmoy Goswami from Sanity 47:02

5M ago47:02

47:02

Trigger warning- The episode contains references to suicide and self-harm, please use your discretion before listening. This episode is more of a free flowing conversation around mental health in pop-culture. I am speaking with Tanmoy Goswami who is a user-survivor and the creator of Sanity, an independent mental health storytelling platform with a…

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My 2024 Plans- Secret Project, Word of the Year, Podcast’s Tarot and More 8:11

5M ago8:11

8:11

A super short solo episode where I share all my plans for 2024- personal, professional and everything in between including my tarot readings. I also talk about a little something I’ll be working on this year. Let’s talk and learn from each other. Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/139/ Use my special link https://zen.ai/cKLmHS-W7RywjzcRnF5s3Q t…

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Cervical Cancer- Prevention, Not Fear- Is HPV Vaccine Effective? Ft. Dr. Aruna Kalra 23:23

5M ago23:23

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Cancer is a scary word but most of us feel that it happens to other people and choose to stay ignorant. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and we are talking about this disease with Dr. Aruna Kalra who is a Senior Gynaecologist & Obstetrician at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram. She’ll tell us- -What is cervical cancer -Risk factors and symptoms…

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On Reading for Kids and Adults ft. Author Menaka Raman 36:47

5M ago36:47

36:47

Last year I read quite a few books as per my standards. It happened only because I decided to enjoy reading rather than trying to learn something from every book. Both me and my husband like reading so it came naturally to Idhaya and she also enjoys books but not all kids or even all adults are into reading. I am not asking you to become a reader o…

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Give Yourself Grace in 2024- The Power of Taking Breaks ft. Olympic Swimmer Nisha Millet 59:10

6M ago59:10

59:10

I am speaking with Arjun award winning swimmer Nisha Millet. Being an accomplished athlete and entrepreneur, Nisha has been through her own set of challenges. Mental toughness plays a big role in an athlete’s life but it doesn’t mean that they don’t face mental health challenges. In-fact they have to put on a brave face even when they are not feeli…

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How to Activate Your Feminine Energy and Make 2024 Your Year- History to Her Story ft. Karishma Kapoor, ALL.KA.MI 1:00:05

6M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

A powerful conversation to bring out your feminine superpower in 2024 and beyond. We are talking about activating your feminine energy. Male or female, everyone has feminine energy but femininity is mostly looked down at and so most of us have discarded our femininity and embraced masculinity. None of these energies is superior to the other and we …

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Take These 5 Tips with You in 2024- A Compilation of the Best Ideas Shared on Little Fixes This Year 20:16

6M ago20:16

20:16

In the last 'Solo' episode of 2023, I have brought golden nuggets of information for you. I released 33 episodes in 2023 which means a lot of useful information for you and to finish the year, I decided to compile 5 super valuable ideas in one episode. In this episode, we have- -Easy journaling tips by leadership coach Shwetha Sivaraman -Psychiatri…

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What It’s Like to Live with Clinical Depression and How Shinjini Defeated It 1:01:30

6M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Trigger Warning- The episode contains references to depression and other mental health issues. Please use your discretion before listening. Saying that you are depressed might have become increasingly common now but not everyone feeling ‘depressed’ might have clinical depression while many dealing with it might have no idea about what they are goin…

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How to Align Your Purpose and Passion with Your Career ft. Vibha Kagzi, Founder ReachIvy.com 58:39

6M ago58:39

58:39

We want a career we love and which pays well too. This episode tells you how. I am speaking with Vibha Kagzi, Founder and Chief Education Officer at ReachIvy. Vibha studied at elite institutes like Harvard Business School and Carnegie Mellon among others. It seems that her career path was sorted after that but was it really? Vibha shares her story …

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How to Journal for Self-Awareness- Easy Prompts for Emotional Wellbeing ft. Shwetha Sivaraman 36:01

7M ago36:01

36:01

This is one of the most requested topics by the Instagram family of Little Fixes. We are talking about journaling for self-awareness and emotional wellbeing. journaling has a mixed reputation. Some people swear by it while others find it shallow or cliche.I know that a lot of people want to journal but they struggle. Let’s uncover- -is journaling r…

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All About Hair Health- The Role of Oils, Supplements, Hair Treatments and More in Hair Growth ft. Dr. Gulhima Arora 51:05

7M ago51:05

51:05

This episode will blow your mind, improve your hair-health and help you in saving a lot of money. Let’s discuss myths and facts related to our hair. I have Senior Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Gulhima Arora with me. She is the Founder and Director of Mehekta Gul Dermaclinic, in New Delhi. Dr. Gulhima holds Special Interest in Hair restoration, Regen…

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My 6 Years Old and I Interview Each Other- Mom-Daughter Podcast Interview 21:48

7M ago21:48

21:48

This is a cute, fun and very sweet episode where me and my daughter are just talking to each other and asking each other interesting questions. It shows how innocent kids are. There are many adorable bloopers because well...you know why. Tune in for ‘awww moments’ and smiles. Please follow Little Fixes on your podcast app and rate and review us on …

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Building a Skincare Brand in India ft. Bhavana Doshi, Founder Pure Bubbles 43:43

7M ago43:43

43:43

I am super thrilled to be speaking to Bhavana Doshi, the founder of one of my favourite skincare brands Pure Bubbles. Bhavana Doshi started her career in marketing before commercially launching Pure Bubbles in 2021. In this episode, we’ll not only go behind the scenes of launching and scaling a business but we’ll also talk about Bhavana’s life mant…

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What Your Human Design Says About You ft. Sanchi Nasta, India’s First Human Design & Gene Keys Mentor 26:29

8M ago26:29

26:29

Human design can help us in connecting with ourselves and others. It is claimed to be a tool for self-discovery, self-improvement, growth and understanding others. Human design is not astrology, rather it gives you a blueprint of your unique strengths, gifts and more. With the help of this knowledge, you can take better decisions, attract the right…

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What It Takes to be a Woman in Leadership ft. Madhavi Shankar, Co-Founder & CEO SpaceBasic 39:58

8M ago39:58

39:58

This episode is about entrepreneurship and life. I’m speaking with Madhavi Shankar, the co-founder and CEO of SpaceBasic, Inc. Today, over 50 top colleges and universities use SpaceBasic to empower their campus housing communities by digitising everyday tasks and communications to deliver a better living experience. Madhavi talks about what it take…

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All About Women’s Bone & Joint Health- How to Live Without Pain ft. Spine Specialist Shashi Sarda 52:13

8M ago52:13

52:13

Most women I know have a bone or joint issue and whatever we are doing doesn’t seem to be helping us much. We have learnt to live with pain and ‘manage’ it but my guest in this episode is completely against this acceptance. She believes that joint pains and bone health issues can be cured; she shares how in the episode. My guest Shashi Sarda is a y…

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Does Tarot Predict the Future? All About Intuition & Tarot ft. Urvi Shrimanker 44:00

9M ago44:00

44:00

Do you believe that we make our own destiny or that everything is predestined? Whatever your belief, this episode is for you. I am talking to Urvi Shrimanker who is a Tarot reader, human design coach and a personal branding expert. She’ll bust all the myths you might have heard about Tarot. We’ll also talk about intuition and how to use our reading…

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Do You Feel Anxious during Meditation or Relaxation? All about Relaxation Induced Anxiety ft. Dr. Era Dutta 40:14

9M ago40:14

40:14

It is difficult for me to meditate; as soon as I sit down to meditate, I start feeling itchy. Even if I try to ignore it, I simply start feeling uncomfortable. And not just meditation, sitting with myself and trying to relax in any other way also makes me uncomfortable. This made me discover relaxation induced anxiety. Do you also feel anxious when…

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Big, Little Things that Have Made me Smile Recently- Appreciating Life 18:27

9M ago18:27

18:27

In this episode, I am sharing some big and small things that I didn’t notice as much in those moments but that have made me happy. The episode is about noticing little things and feeling grateful for them. Join me in this sweet feel-good solo and let’s appreciate the magic of everyday life. Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/122/ Support the Po…

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Life-Purpose is Not What You Think- Why You Need It and How to Find Yours? 42:00

9M ago42:00

42:00

You have likely heard that we all need a purpose in life to feel fulfilled. It’s important to find that purpose and live it everyday. There are coaches and speakers who talk about it & there are exercises to figure it out but there's more to it and you'll find out everything in this conversation. In this episode, we talk about life’s purpose and ho…

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From Polio to Professional Success- Shilpa Mehta Jain’s Story is the Inspiration You Need 19:33

9M ago19:33

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Most of us don’t feel beautiful enough, thin enough, curvy enough. We keep finding faults with our looks and keep comparing ourselves to the perfect images in the media. This tendency affects our mental health and can even have serious impacts in some cases. But what if someone has a condition which limits their mobility but they overcome it and do…

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How to Deal with Change? Resilience is the Answer ft. Jaya Mehrotra 33:33

10M ago33:33

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We hear about the virtues of resilience all the time but being resilient is not that simple. Clinical psychologist Meg Jay says that Resilience is not a trait. It’s not something you’re born with. It’s not something you just have. In short, you have to become more resilient. A resilient person is able to see the bigger picture so that they don’t dw…

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How to Move Past Rejection, Stop Playing Small and Show Up as Your Authentic Self ft. Savitha Nanjappa 29:26

10M ago29:26

29:26

Fear of rejection, fear of showing up and letting myself be seen have been my struggles for as long as i can remember and they make me play small a lot of times. You might also have similar fears that keep you from showing up as your authentic selves. I believe that Our work is valuable and we need to get it out there. In this episode, I have Busin…

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Birthday Thoughts on Age-Shaming, Self-Care, Career and Doing Your Thing 8:08

10M ago8:08

8:08

In this episode, I talk about ageing- ageism, taking care of ourselves, reflections on pop-culture and my learnings so far. I also share my favourite affirmation I say everyday. Tune in and join the conversation. All about Perimenopause- https://maitrisconfetti.com/104/ Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/117/ Support the Podcast- https://www.bu…

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How Your Gut Health Affects You and How to Improve It ft. Tanisha Bawa from TAN365 31:41

10M ago31:41

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Everyone is talking about gut health these days and the fact is that ‘gut health’ is not a fad. It’s more like going back to basics. The health of our gut (gastrointestinal tract) impacts not only our physical but also mental health. To talk about this, I have nutrition and health coach Tanisha Bawa with me. She is the founder of TAN 365, a Health …

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Building trueBrowns- Udita Bansal's Story is the Inspiration You Need to Make a Career Pivot 38:26

11M ago38:26

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Today, we are talking about pivoting- changing the direction of our careers. Udita Bansal is the founder of trueBrowns- a brand well known for its fashionable fits, its commitment towards sustainability and size inclusivity. Before jumping into entrepreneurship, Udita used to be in a full time job. In this conversation, Udita will talk about her ex…

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Habits to Stop Negative Self-Talk ft. Ashdin Doctor- 114 38:08

11M ago38:08

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How many times in a day do you talk negatively to yourself? I do it at least ten times a day. Negative self-talk is a widely discussed topic but still it’s difficult to not talk down to ourselves. We might even feel that such treatment to ourselves motivates us to do better but reality is far from it. In this episode, I’ll share a few different rea…

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Welcome to Little Fixes Podcast with Maitri Verma 0:54

11M ago0:54

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Hey sassy naari! Welcome to Little Fixes, your mental health and personal growth podcast. I am Maitri, a social media professional, a mother and a simple yet sassy woman just like you. This podcast is a reminder that ‘You Matter’. Join us for sweet, simple & practical ideas that help you in Transforming Into Your Best Self. Please do follow little …

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A Day in My Life- Managing Freelance Work, Podcast and Everything Else with Work-Life Integration- 113 12:04

12M ago12:04

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In this episode, I take you behind the mic. I am sharing my routine and talking about how I manage my social media work, this podcast, my family, my home and myself. There are three most important things that help me in this and I will tell you all about them. So tune in for some ideas that might be useful in managing your days as well and for a li…

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Periods and Productivity- How to Use Your Menstrual Cycle to be More Productive- 112 34:59

12M ago34:59

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Did you know that we women can become more productive by understanding and working with our menstrual cycle? Productivity doesn’t mean that you have to keep working but rather it means utilising your time well. Ideas flow effortlessly sometimes while our brain shuts off at others. All this isn’t affected just by our mental health, our hormonal leve…

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Stop Rushing Through Life- Here's How to Pause for Growth- 111 6:14

1y ago6:14

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Pausing during the day is essential and it brings reflection, peace, self love, in short Growth. I am used to rushing, moving mindlessly from one task to another. Most of us are always in a hurry and though we realise the importance of taking it slow, we feel that we don’t have time and we don’t know how to do it. Self-regulation brings growth and …

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We Are Misusing the Term ‘Trauma’- Let’s Understand Trauma Response, Childhood Trauma, Parenting, Society and Our Feelings- Shini Sahni- 110 43:18

1y ago43:18

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Trigger Warning- The episode contains references to sexual abuse, substance abuse, violence and fire. Please use your discretion before listening. Every time I open Instagram these days, the word ‘trauma’ comes in front of me at least once. In Pop Psychology, many inconveniences are termed as traumatising and a host of responses are termed as traum…

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