Welcome to "I Embrace," a podcast hosted by Neerja Malik, where we dive into the beautiful and transformative power of embracing life's journey with grace and resilience. Neerja Malik, Cancer Counsellor, Inspirational Speaker & Author of the book “I Inspire”, brings her wealth of knowledge, life’s reflections, heartwarming stories and personal experiences to guide you on a path of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment. “I Embrace" is a safe and supportive space where you learn to befriend ...
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Feasts, Fun and Friendships that bind Souls and become the Spice of Life
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Discover the timeless wisdom of savoring each moment and the strength found in unity as Neerja Malik takes us on an intimate journey through the joys of Vazwan feasts and the profound connections that define our human experience. Sit at the table of togetherness with us, where the flavors of Kashmiri culture blend with life's richest lessons. Learn…
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Celebrating Interlinked Destinies & Aspirations for Peaceful Harmony in Our World
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Have you ever felt the comforting embrace of a soul family, a circle where every spirit is linked by love and shared experiences? That's the sanctuary we're exploring today, as we weave together personal narratives that showcase the invisible bonds uniting us. Our conversation is more than just an exchange; it's a heartfelt homage to those who shap…
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How one can Rediscover Joy while Serving Humanity
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Experience the unexpected connections that bind us and the healing power of giving back, as today's poignant narratives unfold. Journey with your host Neerja Malik to the heart of Chennai, where the echoes of childhood laughter at Balamandir orphanage resonate with her own story of loss and resurgence. As Neerja rewinds to the loss of her eight-mon…
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Soul Families and the Intimacy of Shared Memories
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Can the echoes of our loved ones' legacies be the compass that guides us through grief to gratitude? Join Neerja Malik as she unwraps the tender layers of remembrance, celebrating the cherished influence her parents had on her as a child. This episode is an intimate journey of healing, that delves into the sacredness of memories, and how honoring t…
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Holding on to the tender bonds of Family through Love and Loss
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Discover the profound serenity and connection that can emerge even in our darkest moments, as your host, Neerja Malik opens up about the deeply personal experience of her mother's passing. Witness the sacred rituals that offer solace, and the powerful symbolism of cremation that unites a family in their grief. Neerja’s narratives on this podcast ar…
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Art of Parting : Echoes of a Life of Love and Grace
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Discover the unshakable strength and boundless joy that can be found even in life's most challenging moments, as your host, Neerja Malik, opens up about the legacy of love and resilience left by her beloved mother. Join us on an emotional voyage that celebrates life's twilight. You'll be enveloped in stories that showcase the profound power of livi…
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Gratitude & Godspeed : The Blessed Moments Spent With Ma
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Can the love and wisdom of a mother transcend the boundaries of life and death? This episode unfolds the touching narrative of the final days of Neerja’s mother and the indelible legacy of strength and joy she left behind. As Neerja peels back the layers of grief, she invites you into her home, which was lit with her mother’s vibrant presence just …
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When the physical and spiritual worlds intertwine…
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Discover a sanctuary of hope and healing as your host, Neerja Malik weaves yet another tale of resilience through personal tribulation and spiritual enlightenment. Join her as she vividly shares her encounter with unimaginable pain from broken ribs and how conventional medicine left her yearning for relief. But in the quietude of meditation, she fe…
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How can Soul Resilience help you in the Face of Mortality
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We experience pain through four realms - Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. More than often we have conditioned responses to each one them. And if your reflex is to suppress the pain and put up a strong face, much like Neerja in her times of excruciating pain, you will find resonance in her story of coming back to life from a near-death me…
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The Unseen Strength of New Beginnings: To Fresh Starts and Perseverance
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As the calendar pages turn to a new year, join your host Neerja Malik to explore the essence of Newness and its role in our lives. With the new year comes a time to express gratitude and share a collective message of hope, love, and unity that reassures us we're never alone. The echoes of laughter and the clink of glasses during celebrations are fa…
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Twin Heartbeats Resonating Through a Family's Future
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When the echoes of heartbeats filled the room, they weren't just signaling life—they were heralding the beginnings of a family legacy, twins who would intertwine our futures with joy and anticipation for Neerja. Through the magic of storytelling, your host Neerja invites you on an intimate odyssey of her pregnancy; from the heart-wrenching debates …
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Imprints of a Punjabi wedding and Power of Collective faith
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Have you ever thanked your family for being around you in times of need? The profound effect of the collective belief and faith they have in your well-being. Join your host Neerja Malik as she takes you on a deeply intimate journey of love, family and faith as she received the joy of being pregnant after undergoing multiple miscarriages. Experience…
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Breaking the Silence on Miscarriage: Journey from Pain to Peace
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Miscarriages, a nightmarish fear every woman silently experiences the moment she conceives. This is the only fear a woman faces very intimately and privately within herself. The announcement of pregnancy brings forth immense joy within the family but also the apprehensions of whether the baby will be nurtured healthily in the womb and will I be abl…
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Life after Death: a unique outlook from 2x Cancer Conqueror
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Death, a mystery to most others, a paradox to those who are still discovering life. But for Neerja, it was never an enigma, and neither was it a fearful end to existence. It was neither clothed with trepidation nor was it a figment of terrifying imagination. For her, it was the release of a soul to be conjoined into its destined afterlife, for yet …
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Facing your Inner Demons and Overcoming Fears
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Have you ever felt like you're being held back by your fears? Do you ever feel like you're not living up to your full potential because of something you're afraid of? If so, then you're not alone. In this episode, Neerja takes us back in time for a thrilling recount of a youthful adventure gone wrong that made her overcome her fears. She narrates t…
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The Inevitable Truth: How to accept Death and Live On
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Ever wondered how the inevitable reality of death can teach us unconditional love, strength, and resilience? Join Neerja Malik as she shares deeply personal lessons learned during her aunt's blood cancer diagnosis. Through this heart-wrenching journey, and the profound experience the night before her grandfather's passing, Neerja discovered a newfo…
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Conquering Cancer twice: Rising beyond life’s adversities
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Have you ever wondered how one can face a life-threatening disease not once, but twice, and come out victorious? Brace yourselves as your host Neerja Malik takes you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions, courage, and unyielding determination. She shares her personal battle with cancer, not once, but twice, to reveal the one thing that made her conq…
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Rising Above: Courage, Resilience and Faith in Overcoming Adversity
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In this heartfelt episode, host Neerja Malik looks back at a moment that changed her life: the time when she discovered a lump in her breast. From that moment, she had to embark on a journey paved up fears and uncertainties, ultimately leading to a powerful tale of acceptance, faith and resilience. Hear Neerja relive her past as she recounts anxiou…
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Being Grateful and Resilient Amid Life’s Storms
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Step into Neerja Malik's captivating world as, through her nostalgic tale, takes you back to her childhood in Rajbagh in Srinagar, a place brimming with the hustle and bustle of shikara rides and the thrill of hitching houseboat adventures. As she recalls the beauty of the Dal Lake and the wisdom of ancient temples, you’ll understand how the memori…
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Embracing Life’s Layers: The Value of Interconnectedness
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Journey with your host Neerja Malik through the layers of her life. For in this episode, she recollects and shares cherished experiences from childhood and adulthood, reflecting on the love of her family and the beauty of nature to remind you to enjoy life’s pleasures. ‘Interconnectedness’ is the theme of this episode, and Neerja tells you why it i…
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Road to Enlightenment : Love, Faith, and Life's Everyday Marvels
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Get ready as Neerja Malik shares with you the treasures of life she’s gathered along the way on her personal journey. First and foremost, it’s all about love, the force that makes the world go round and connects us to the Almighty. The episode explores the joys of existence and embracing every moment with an open heart. In her genuine and heartfelt…
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Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking for a Better Life | Part 2
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Ever feel like you're drowning in a sea of negativity? Don't fret, we have a lifeline for you in the form of the transformative power of positive thoughts by your beloved host Neerja Malik. This enlightening episode aims to be your catalyst to conquer adversities, strengthen your mental fortitude, and shed light on the significance of maintaining o…
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Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking for a Better Life | Part 1
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In this episode, you host Neerja invites you all to harness the power of positive thinking and reshape your life. She shares a treasure trove of profound thoughts, life lessons, and affirmations gathered over 25 years, which have served as a beacon in the face of adversity. The episode is dedicated to Neerja's spiritual godmother and is an intimate…
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The Divine Omnipresence in Adversity: An Exploration of Collective Healing
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Could the number 13 be your lucky number? This episode challenges the notion of luck and misfortune assigned to numbers, particularly the number 13. Drawing from my personal experience of being diagnosed with cancer on a Friday the 13th, I share how this seemingly unlucky day transformed into a mark of resilience and strength. I also narrate a poig…
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Healing with Reiki : An Unexpected Journey with Love and Healing Through Unseen Forces
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Ever wondered how profound the power of love could be? How can our individual vibrations connect us, irrespective of distance? Well, prepare to find an answer in this intriguing revelation where your host Neerja share her personal journey of healing and resilience. From humorous tales involving cold coffee and a bewildered maid in Chennai, to her p…
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Navigating the Highs and Lows of Life: A walk through birthdays, illness, and resilience
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We invite you to join your host Neerja Malik on an intimate exploration of resilience, positivity, and the inherent beauty of life's ups and downs. She shares the unique insights from her life's journey, including the time she experienced a high fever during her cancer treatment due to a lack of mindfulness and the joy she felt when she was reunite…
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Triumph Over Adversity with Unyielding Spirit : Facing Cancer with Positivity
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In a world that often feels heavy, we invite you to journey with us as we delve into a tale of resilience and unwavering positivity with you host Neerja Malik, as she reveals her inspiring journey through cancer prevention, cure, and rehabilitation, sharing her experiences and the importance of a positive attitude even in the face of adversity. Nee…
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Turning Despair into Courage : Changing Lives through Hope and Determination
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Join us on this inspirational journey with your host, Neerja Malik, as she recounts her experiences and the immense power of hope in battling cancer. Listen to her moving account of the moment she decided to create a cancer support group, despite being told she had to wait five years after her diagnosis. She shares how she transformed a dejected at…
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Surviving Against the Odds : A victorious Battle with Cancer
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What if resilience and positivity could be your companions, even during the toughest battles? your host, Neerja Malik, who faced a heart-wrenching diagnosis of a mere 25% survival rate. Yet, she chose to combat this with an unwavering spirit, looking beyond her own fears and worries for her seven-year-old twins. Her story is a testament to the powe…
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Dreams Reflecting Reality: the Power of Extrasensory Perception
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Listen in as your host, Neerja Malik, unfolds the story of her spiritual journey and the lessons life has offered her. She shares personal anecdotes about the power of extrasensory perception, revealing how a vivid dream about her father in a hospital in London was a startling reflection of reality. In this mystical tale, you'll learn about the spi…
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Finding Divinity, Spirituality, and Self: A path to Embrace the Divine
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Craving a taste of divine encounters and spiritual journeys? Buckle up, as in this episode your host, Neerja Malik, transports you to the mystical lands of India in 1986 and shares her awe-inspiring rendezvous with the divine Goddess, Devi. She'll recapture the mind-boggling moments at a temple in Nellore, when a life-size Devi statue stirred a tor…
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Connections with the Divine and the Journey Within
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In this episode, your host Neerja Malik will transport you to her world, where she will delve into her life's many layers and shades, exploring resilience, positivity, strength, and the inherent fun and laughter that lies deep within each individual. Here, she discusses the deities, masters and saints she considers her “friends” and how their bless…
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Mumbai to Chennai : Transitioning from student to teacher
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Step into the shadows of a forgotten era as your guide, the enigmatic Neerja Malik, peels back the veils of time to reveal the hidden treasures of her childhood. Join her on an extraordinary expedition down memory lane, where the echoes of innocence still resonate. Neerja remembers the fond memory of her librarian Miss Gokarni who used to keep cand…
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Journey Through the Halls of Nostalgia of Early Years
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In this episode, your host Neerja Malik will transport you to the enchanting valleys of Srinagar, immersing you in the sights, sounds, and flavors of this picturesque location. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as she regales you with tales of the aromatic and invigorating kahwa, a traditional Kashmiri tea, and the delectable food that was an in…
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Reliving Tales of Friendship, Adventure and Resilience
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Tune into the second episode of the I Embrace podcast with your host Neerja Malik as she tells tales from her childhood about friendship, sense of belonging, adventure and resilience. She shares that she was a wild child and could rarely see any difference between humans and animals. She fondly talks about the time she spent with her aunt growing u…
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Rekindling Childhood Memories and Embracing Life's Beautiful Moments
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Join host Neerja Malik on a heartwarming journey back to the cherished days of childhood. In this episode, she shares precious memories and delightful anecdotes, inviting you to relive the carefree joys of yesteryears. From summer vacations to mischievous adventures, Neerja paints a vivid picture of innocence and wonder. Unveiling the timeless magi…
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Life's Reflections: A journey of positivity, resilience and joy
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Tune in to "I Embrace" podcast to grab your front-row seat into the radiant world of Neerja Malik, a beacon of hope and twice-conquering cancer survivor. You will learn how to embrace your true self, harness your inner strength, and cultivate a positive mindset that enables you to overcome obstacles and live a fulfilling life. The craft of life, pa…
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