Best Amruta Nargundkar Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus: Climactic Features | Investigating "Inconceivable" with director Jayde Harding 56:53

3+ y ago56:53

56:53

Amruta recently appeared in a short documentary on ABC Australia, called Inconceivable, about people who are worried about having or raising children in the face of climate change. Inconceivable is now available to stream on ABC iView, in Australia. In this special episode, Amruta and Jayde Harding, the director of the film, join Mark Spencer on Cl…

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Focused but free 39:19

3+ y ago39:19

39:19

Eike Zeller, an engineer and the founder of the social enterprise Vast Experiences, talks about how adults can be more curious and playful to understand ourselves and others better. Check out vastexperiences.com to find out more about what Eike does. This is the last episode of Season 2.By Amruta Nargundkar

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The whys and whats of fashion 1:29:29

4y ago1:29:29

1:29:29

Avishmita Shivkumar, a Canadian fashion industry insider, breaks down the past, present and future of fashion. Avishmita’s work focuses on fashion marketing, retail and communications. We talk about fashion as social change, and as values and identity; ethical fashion; accessible fashion; and fashion vs. style vs. comfort. Avishmita brings her warm…

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The experience of surrogacy 25:17

4y ago25:17

25:17

Kath Wood, who has been a surrogate twice, describes what the experience of carrying someone else's babies was like - the joys, the challenges, and the life lessons. Kath features in a special episode of SBS The Feed, titled "Surrogacy in the Time of Covid", on 29 September 2020. After that, the episode will be available on SBS On Demand. Check out…

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Dealing with pandemic blues 29:53

4y ago29:53

29:53

Neuropsychologist Dr Ash Nayate is back on the podcast to discus coping strategies for COVID-19 lockdowns. We talk about grief, depression, productivity panic, family conflict, and more. Audio engineering by Ben Treglown.By Amruta Nargundkar

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Sex, consent, and feminism 42:28

4y ago42:28

42:28

Bree Turner, author, and gender and sexuality researcher, talks about negotiating and re-negotiating consent in intimate relationships, and why feminism is important for all romantic, sexual, and other relationships.By Amruta Nargundkar

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The data wars 41:15

4y ago41:15

41:15

Tazin Khan Norelius discusses how our digital data is being weaponised against us, and the impact of that on democracy. Tazin is a cyber security expert, an anti-racism activist, and founder of cybercollective.org. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @techwithtazBy Amruta Nargundkar

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COVID-19 and racial inequality 44:07

4y ago44:07

44:07

Tim Lo Surdo, national director of Democracy in Colour, talks about how COVID-19 has exposed racial inequality and huge cracks in our democracy. The most vulnerable people in Australia are the hardest hit. Part 1 in a series exploring how COVID-19 has highlighted structural/ system inequalities around the world.…

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Creative POC have a stoned conversation 57:03

4+ y ago57:03

57:03

Vidya Rajan, a writer, comic, and performance maker from Melbourne, talks about POC representation among Australian media creators, cockroaches, the end of the world, and internet as consciousness. This is a weird and whacky free fall down a rabbit hole. Check out Vidya's upcoming performances in Melbourne Intl. Comedy Festival 2020 on her page fac…

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The C Word 1:25:45

4+ y ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Oncologist Dr Prachi Bhave demystifies cancer and busts cancer myths. Is it becoming more common? Who gets it? Can it be prevented? Can it be cured? We also talk about space medicine and death, and have plenty of laughs along the way.By Amruta Nargundkar

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Love, Sex, and Depression 1:29:34

4+ y ago1:29:34

1:29:34

Sam Jones of smutbuttons.com talks about dating with mental illness, communication and building trust with partners, sharing kinks, and understanding ourselves.By Amruta Nargundkar

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Bushfire grief 34:00

4+ y ago34:00

34:00

Dr Ash Nayate, neuropsychologist and author, talks about how to tolerate and transform grief, fear and anger about the Australian bushfires, and how to deal with constant bad news.By Amruta Nargundkar

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That's a wrap for Season 1! 21:51

5y ago21:51

21:51

Season 1 has come to a heckin' end! Here is what it taught us. (Also, Season 2 will be out sooner than you know it!)By Amruta Nargundkar

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Mentlemen's Club: Blokes' psychology 1:36:06

5y ago1:36:06

1:36:06

The 2nd episode in a 2 part series on men's mental health - Carl Nelms, a psychologist who runs Blokes Psychology, a psych practice for men, discusses the emotional and mental health needs of men, how culture affects men's ability to seek help, postnatal depression in dads, porn addiction, and how men can start conversations about feelings.…

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Mentlemen's Club: Boys cry 55:52

5y ago55:52

55:52

The 1st episode in a 2 part series on men's mental health - Sudhamshu Mitra, a young Indian writer discusses the emotional worlds of men, and how they are often hidden. We talk about communicating emotionally with one's parents, how patriarchy and feminism affect men, and how men can create safe spaces for discussing feelings, emotional needs, cons…

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Margot's Material World 1:00:28

5y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

A conversation with Margot Morales Tanjutco about clothes and self expression, Instagram fashion, materialism and millennial life, having a personal aesthetic, Indian film star Ranveer Singh, and whether austerity is necessary to save the planet. Margot is a comedian and writer/ filmmaker whose musical about capitalism, Vanity Fair Enough, was accl…

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Rightfully caring for mental health 1:18:40

5y ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Have you felt guilty or hesitant to seek psychological counselling? In this episode, Niharika Hiremath, a young psychologist in training, and a commissioner on the board of the National Mental Health Commission, discusses things that hold us back from getting help, stigmas in immigrant communities, and why it's important to rightfully own your ment…

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Chips economics and climate change 37:04

5y ago37:04

37:04

Patrick Rehill, a young environmentalist who works for an environment NGO, discusses climate change from a rather utilitarian philosophical perspective. We talk about what climate change does to our political psychology, the socio-economic impact of lime and cracked pepper deli chips, effective altruism, and how to think of the greatest good of the…

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Young and Indigenous in 2019 1:17:11

5y ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Edie Shepherd, activist and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organiser at the Victorian Trades Hall Council, talks to me about growing up as an Aboriginal kid in a predominantly white school system, racism, gender, sexuality and queerness, dating as a queer Indigenous millennial, politics, and using social media to connect young Indigenous peopl…

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Becoming yourself is hard 1:14:34

5y ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Comedian Nikki Viveca talks about finding one's identity, authenticity in comedy, growing up as a trans girl in Queensland, and a high school essay filled with naughty puns. This is a gem of an episode - hilarious, poignant, and thought-provoking. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod. Follow Nikki on her Fac…

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How athletes deal with depression 1:08:04

5y ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Joel Kirkilis, pro bodybuilder, Crossfit athlete and osteopath in training, talks about how athletes deal with depression. We also discuss our relationships with food, comparing ourselves to others, and self esteem. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod. Follow Joel on his Facebook page, and on Instagram @joe…

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Politics vs. millennials 1:21:39

5y ago1:21:39

1:21:39

In this *mega* episode, young politician Georgie Purcell talks about why politics is SO important to young people, reproductive rights, the climate election, the rise of right wing politics, and lots more. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod. Follow Georgie on Instagram @georgiepurcell.…

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WTF? A dating story 45:14

5y ago45:14

45:14

Sashi Perera, a comedian from Melbourne, shares her dating horror story. We talk about the realities of dating for millennials in their thirties, trusting others, spinsterhood, and valuing ourselves as individuals. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod, and on Twitter @heckinconcern.…

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Heckin' Promo 0:32

5+ y ago0:32

0:32

Heckin' Concerned is coming soon! Sometimes lighthearted, always relevant conversations about things that scare millennials. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod.By Amruta Nargundkar

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Amruta Nargundkar Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Heckin' Concerned

Amruta Nargundkar

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Bonus: Climactic Features | Investigating "Inconceivable" with director Jayde Harding 56:53

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Focused but free 39:19

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The whys and whats of fashion 1:29:29

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The experience of surrogacy 25:17

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Dealing with pandemic blues 29:53

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Sex, consent, and feminism 42:28

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The data wars 41:15

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COVID-19 and racial inequality 44:07

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Creative POC have a stoned conversation 57:03

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The C Word 1:25:45

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Love, Sex, and Depression 1:29:34

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Bushfire grief 34:00

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That's a wrap for Season 1! 21:51

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Mentlemen's Club: Blokes' psychology 1:36:06

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Mentlemen's Club: Boys cry 55:52

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Margot's Material World 1:00:28

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Rightfully caring for mental health 1:18:40

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Chips economics and climate change 37:04

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Young and Indigenous in 2019 1:17:11

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Becoming yourself is hard 1:14:34

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How athletes deal with depression 1:08:04

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Politics vs. millennials 1:21:39

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WTF? A dating story 45:14

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Heckin' Promo 0:32

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