Best Shrikant Joshi Podcasts (2024)

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1x09 What happened to the LAND? 17:03

1+ y ago17:03

17:03

Did you know one of the most popular landmarks in the world is down to 69% (haha, nice) of what it was when it was first erected? And that this is so by design? Did you know that there was a point when it was considered an ‘eyesore’ by the people who lived near it? The landmark in question is the famous “Hollywood” sign in California, and I acciden…

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1x08 Let There Be Light! 21:37

1+ y ago21:37

21:37

Why did the philosopher crack the safe? No, this isn’t the beginning of some corny joke but the premise of this week’s episode. A Philosopher cracks a safe to help a dear friend who is desperate to get at what is inside it. The conversation they end up having is -shall we say- illuminating? :) (NB: This episode was supposed to go out last week but …

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1x07 Crossing Twenty-Two 17:48

1+ y ago17:48

17:48

Harsh Savergaonkar is unlike any other twenty-two-year-old I have met. At twenty-two, Harsh is the founder and CEO of his own startup – Cricinshots – a web3-powered cricket strategy game. Where others his age are busy trying to figure out what they want from life, Harsh already knows what he wants. And what Harsh wants is for his startup to be the …

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1x06 Journo-ing Non-Stop 23:47

1+ y ago23:47

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Sometimes called the second oldest profession, journalism is always in a state of constant flux. Especially with advancements in technology, the modes and modalities of sourcing news have changed over the years and look likely to continue doing so in the future. I spoke to a bunch of people in the industry to get a sense of where journalism had com…

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1x05 Shocking Jock-ing Discoveries 14:31

1+ y ago14:31

14:31

This week’s theme turned out to be a tough nut to crack for several reasons. I think I may have bitten off a LOT more than I can chew… Should I do a companion newsletter or blog for this podcast? Email me: tcsn@itishri.me (NEW) You can now leave a voice message for me! Click here: https://app.voiceform.com/to/TqFbQji2OsQJu9uO Links: https://old.red…

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1x04 Does ChatGPT Feel Trapped? 21:43

1+ y ago21:43

21:43

Everyone asks "Who's ChatGPT?" but has anyone ever thought of asking "HOW is ChatGPT?" Well, think no more because I thought of it. And I went ahead and actually asked ChatGPT... Links: Game Jam Theme Generator Sam Szuchan's post on Linkedin titled "How to actually use ChatGPT" --- Theme Music is Highway 430 by Blue Dot Sessions. Additional music b…

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1x03 Closing Doors to Open Minds. 29:01

1+ y ago29:01

29:01

In this week's story, Aakanksha Bhattacharyya reminisces about the moment when her idea to close some doors ended up opening several doors of her own. Aakanksha Bhattacharyya is a freelance writer who specialises in copy, content, UX, and all kinds of writing. She's also a brand strategist and loves working on all kinds of interesting ideas. Check …

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1x02 The Fetal Position 19:28

1+ y ago19:28

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses abortions and medical termination of pregnancies. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This week's theme was "Your Secret Is Safe With Me". Next week's theme, as chosen by ChatGPT is: "Behind Closed Doors" - this one should be fun! Theme Music is Highway 430 by Blue Dot Sessions. Additional music by Blue …

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1x01 ...and we're off to the races! 10:10

1+ y ago10:10

10:10

Every year I participate in something called a Radio Race which is organized by KCRW. In 2022, I teamed up with David Hooper of Big Podcast and we collaborated across timezones that were 11 and a half hours apart to produce a story titled, “Let’s go Brandon!” - it is NOT the story that you *think* it would be! Anyway, that gave me the idea to start…

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Ep. 46: "People with mental health issues need to be locked up and treated..." #BSDetector 6:18

3y ago6:18

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Do people with mental health issues pose a threat to society? Should they be locked up and treated before being allowed back into society? These myths may not be very common but they certainly seem to exist deep in the subconscious of several people. The doc disposes the myth off with his typical short-but-straightforward approach in this episode..…

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EP 45. A day in the life of Dr. Bharat… 10:43

3y ago10:43

10:43

I found a doctor willing to tell me how this second wave of the pandemic is treating him. Spoiler alert: it is exactly as bad as you think it could be, and then some. Listen to the episode to know exactly what that means... Theme: “Acoustic Breeze” by bensound.com. Special effects from freesound.org and the BBC Sound Library. Additional music (in n…

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Ep. 44: "Mental illness and low IQ go hand-in-hand!" #BSDetector 8:03

3y ago8:03

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He’s back! In this latest instalment of #BSDetector, I ask Dr. Bhooshan Shukla if there’s any correlation between low IQ and mental illness. Oh, and don’t forget to check out the extended spin-off of the #BSDetector series, titled “Mano Gyanic – Mental Health and You” on Audible here: https://www.audible.in/series/Mano-Gyanic-Audiobooks/B08S5PFTDX …

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Ep. 43: Virus, variants, and vaccines… #Gyandemic 22:14

3y ago22:14

22:14

We are now a year into the pandemic but, weirdly, we seem to have gone back to square one with cases exploding all over again and the threat of a lockdown looming upon us – all because a new variant is causing way more havoc than the OG virus did the first time around. What is happening? Why is it happening? Listen to this episode to find out all a…

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Ep. 42: I wish this were the answer I was looking for, but it isn't! 5:06

3+ y ago5:06

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. There’s a ton of ways to get in touch: you could go to anchor.fm/tchp on your phone browser and record a voice message for the show. Alternately, record a voice note and email it to tchp.show@gmail.com. Or tweet @shrikant or @tchpshow on twitter. You know what to do, don’t you? --- Send in a voice message…

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EP 41. "If we can make COVID-19 into this mild disease, like a cold or a flu, that is a huge win!" #Gyandemic 16:57

3+ y ago16:57

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It was going well for a while, for us Indians. A month ago, something changed. Now we’re all watching nervously as the numbers creep up and hoping this is just a blip and not something more serious. Meanwhile, a new vaccine has joined the fight against this virus. Can we come out ahead of a mindless mutation which seems to somehow find new ways to …

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Ep. 40: "Insanity cannot be cured." #BSDetector 7:26

3+ y ago7:26

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Insanity is not what it seems! What you thought was insanity all along was just something that was made up to ensure that people did not do something stupid or... insane. Does this feel like you are losing control of your sanity? Well, you should really listen to the episode. It will help you come to grips with your own, uh, sanity. Music: “Acousti…

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Ep. 39: "People with mental illnesses are sexually very aggressive, sometimes even violent!" #BSDetector 5:54

3+ y ago5:54

5:54

Who among us has seen a person with torn clothes, dishevelled hair, jerky movements, muttering away to themselves and NOT stepped a few feet away from them? In this episode, Dr. Bhooshan reveals the truth about such people and it may surprise you to know that some of your fears might just be unfounded… Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If…

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Ep. 38: "Mental problems remain hidden and when they do manifest they are difficult to treat..." #BSDetector 8:03

3+ y ago8:03

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There is a belief that mental problems remain hidden under the surface for a majority of our lives and then suddenly come to the fore at which point it is usually too late to do anything about them. As you may have already guessed, this isn’t entirely true and the doc explains very clearly in this episode why it isn’t entirely true. Music: “Acousti…

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Ep. 37: (RERUN) “Mental Hospitals are dangerous because they trap their patients for life!!” #BSDetector 8:16

3+ y ago8:16

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This episode is a rerun and it deals with the stigma surrounding mental hospitals and the portrayal of patients in mental hospitals in popular media such as films and television. Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. Tweet @ us with your questions! We are @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow on twitter. Or add your sound directly to this sh…

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Ep. 36: "Humility will be our most important weapon in the fight against this virus…" #Gyandemic 19:01

3+ y ago19:01

19:01

In this #Gyandemic episode with Anirban Mahapatra (@bhalomanush on twitter) we discuss the new variants coming out of the UK, Japan, and South Africa. We also address the creeping vaccine-hesitancy, especially in places where COVID-19 has practically swept through the population and why it might be especially dangerous in the Indian context. Subscr…

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Ep. 35: “A good dose of positivity keeps all your mental health issues away!” #BSDetector 7:21

3+ y ago7:21

7:21

Twenty-five myths busted! I wanted to make the twenty-fifth #BSdetector special, so the doc and I took up a myth that continues to live subliminally through messengers and messaging habits. These days, there is an entire motivation and inspiration-related subculture that seems to have formed around it. In this episode, the doc deals out a few harsh…

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Ep. 34: Eating way too much (or way too little) is a personal preference! #BSDetector 7:46

3+ y ago7:46

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Eating disorders are a lot more common that people give them credit for but most people don’t realise that eating disorders are actually a form of mental disorders. In this #BSDetector episode, Dr. Bhooshan explains some of the basics and what to watch out for if you suspect someone to have an eating disorder. Tweet @ us with your questions! We are…

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Ep. 33: "Talking about someone's mental illness makes THEM uncomfortable..." #BSDetector 7:07

3+ y ago7:07

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On today’s #BSDetector episode, we bust the myth that people with mental illnesses get uncomfortable when you discuss their illness with them. I mean, sure, it’s mostly a personal preference but the if you want to know the real reason why people feel uncomfortable, you should listen to the episode… Tweet @ us with your questions! We are @shrikant, …

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Ep 32: The TCHP Compiled Highlights Package – part 3 of 3 #Gyandemic 49:00

3+ y ago49:00

49:00

If you’ve heard all episodes of this podcast so far, you can skip listening to this episode. I was told it would be a good idea to compile all the available audio of a specific segment into one single episode and that’s exactly what I’m doing here. This #Gyandemic edition is the third and final bonus episode of the TCHP Compiled Highlights Package.…

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Ep. 31: The TCHP Compiled Highlights Package – part 2 of 3 #BSDetector 1:08:07

3+ y ago1:08:07

1:08:07

If you’ve heard all episodes of this podcast so far, you can skip listening to this episode. I was told it would be a good idea to compile all the available audio of a specific segment into one single episode and that’s exactly what I’m doing here. This is the second of two parts of the #BSdetector edition of the TCHP Compiled Highlights Package. T…

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Ep. 30: The TCHP Compiled Highlights Package – part 1 of 3. #BSDetector 1:08:35

3+ y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

If you’ve heard all episodes of this podcast so far, you can skip listening to this episode. I was told it would be a good idea to compile all the available audio of a specific segment into one single episode and that’s exactly what I’m doing here. This is the first of two parts of the #BSdetector edition of the TCHP Compiled Highlights Package. Tw…

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Ep. 29: "We're going to have to live with this virus for some time…" #Gyandemic 13:09

3+ y ago13:09

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References: Ep. 26: "Vaccines don't save lives - vaccinations do!" #Gyandemic (URL: https://anchor.fm/tchp/episodes/Ep--26-Vaccines-dont-save-lives---vaccinations-do--Gyandemic-eo0l32, Retrieved: 26th Dec, 2020) “Suspicions grow that nanoparticles in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trigger rare allergic reactions” (URL: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/20…

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Ep. 28: "Mental illnesses are extremely RARE - I don’t know anybody who has it!" #BSDetector 8:41

3+ y ago8:41

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On this #BSDetector episode, Dr. Bhooshan Shukla explains the cognitive dissonance among people who have witnessed major mental ailments (e.g. dementia) up close but still find it difficult to have ‘normal’ discussions around mental health issues. Tweet @ us with your questions! We are @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow on twitter. Or email us …

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Ep. 27: "All people with mental health issues are given electric shocks as treatment!" #BSDetector 11:11

3+ y ago11:11

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On this #BSDetector episode, Dr. Bhooshan Shukla delves deep into a topic that has been much-maligned throughout history, viz. the topic of Electro-Convulsive Therapy or ECT, as it is commonly known in the psychiatric sciences. Let’s just say, he makes some ‘shocking’ revelations during the episode, shall we? ;) Tweet @ us with your questions! We a…

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Ep. 26: "Vaccines don't save lives - vaccinations do!" #Gyandemic 18:13

3+ y ago18:13

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In this #Gyandemic episode with Anirban Mahapatra (@bhalomanush on twitter) we discuss the EUAs granted to Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines in the US and UK, the results of the unimitigated infections in Manaus and Sao Paulo, and what both those things mean in the Indian context. Subscribe to Anirban’s Gyandemic newsletter here: https://gyandemic.subs…

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Ep. 25: "Psychology is a pseudo-science!" #BSDetector 8:45

3+ y ago8:45

8:45

On this #BSDetector episode, Dr. Bhooshan dismantles the notion that psychology is a pseudo-science in a very methodical and scientific (ha!) manner. A must-listen for those who believe that being a psychologist is basically an excuse to charge people money for listening to their problems. Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com.If I used one of…

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EP 24. Mental illnesses don't happen to 'happy' people! #BSDetector 7:49

3+ y ago7:49

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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Ep. 23: Things we didn’t tell you in last week's #Gyandemic episode! 11:45

3+ y ago11:45

11:45

The Gyandemic Newsletter: https://gyandemic.substack.com/ Anirban on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bhalomanush/ Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! We're on twitter - @shrikant and @tchpshow - follow us! If y…

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Ep. 22: "People with mental illnesses are violent and unpredictable!" #BSDetector 6:23

3+ y ago6:23

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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Ep. 21: How to help people with suicidal thoughts – part 2. #SuicideAwareness #BSDetector 8:24

3+ y ago8:24

8:24

If you have been thinking about suicide, please pick up a phone and call/message a friend. Or, call any one of the numbers listed below: “Connecting” (Pune): 8484033312 or, for urgent help, call: 992200 4305 / 1122 AASRA: 91-22-27546669 (24 hours) Sneha Foundation: 91-44-24640050 (24 hours) Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health: 1860-2662-345 and…

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Ep. 20: Introducing… #Gyandemic! 20:35

3+ y ago20:35

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Links: The Gyandemic Newsletter: https://gyandemic.substack.com/ Anirban on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bhalomanush/ Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! We're on twitter - @shrikant and @tchpshow - follow u…

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Ep. 19: How to help people with suicidal thoughts – part 1. #SuicideAwareness #BSDetector 10:21

3+ y ago10:21

10:21

Dr. Bhooshan Shukla tweeted out an excellent thread on Suicide Prevention, back in September 2018, that you must check out. There is a compiled version available on Thread Reader, if you prefer that - do check it out. If you have been thinking about suicide, please pick up a phone and call/message a friend. Or, call any one of the numbers listed be…

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Ep. 18: About Suicide... #BSDetector 11:51

3+ y ago11:51

11:51

If you have been thinking about suicide, please pick up a phone and call/message a friend. Or, call any one of the numbers listed below: "Connecting" (Pune): 8484033312 [For urgent help, call: 9922004305 / 9922001122] AASRA: 91-22-27546669 (24 hours) Sneha Foundation: 91-44-24640050 (24 hours) Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health: 1860-2662-345 …

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Ep. 17: "Mental Hospitals are dangerous because they 'trap' their patients for life!!" #BSDetector 9:26

3+ y ago9:26

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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Ep. 16: "Mental Health problems are often caused by bad parenting or problematic families." #BSDetector 7:05

3+ y ago7:05

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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Ep. 15: "Almost all kids these days seem to have ADHD!!" #BSDetector 8:18

3+ y ago8:18

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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Ep. 14: "Families know best about the patient, not doctors!" #BSDetector 9:22

3+ y ago9:22

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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Ep. 13: "People with mental illnesses shouldn't be given important work..." #BSDetector 11:04

3+ y ago11:04

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From data.gov.in: Mental Hospitals in India: https://data.gov.in/catalog/statistics-mental-hospitals Number of persons with Mental Retardation and Mental Illness as per Census 2011: https://data.gov.in/resources/number-persons-mental-retardation-and-mental-illness-census-2011-ministry-social-justice National Mental Health Survey: http://indianmhs.n…

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Ep. 12: "People FAKE mental illnesses to escape trouble!!" #BSDetector 7:34

3+ y ago7:34

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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Ep. 11: "Kids cannot have mental illnesses!" #BSDetector 8:04

3+ y ago8:04

8:04

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016: · Direct: https://www.indiacode.nic.in/handle/123456789/2155?locale=en · Archived: https://archive.is/0FTbR Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrika…

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Ep. 10: "Mental Illnesses are just a FAD!" #BSDetector 9:36

3+ y ago9:36

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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Ep. 9: "Panic attacks can KILL you!" #BSDetector 9:13

3+ y ago9:13

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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Ep. 8: "Addiction isn't a 'mental health' issue - you just lack self-control plain & simple!!" #BSDetector 8:34

3+ y ago8:34

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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Ep. 7: "Once you have a mental illness, you have it for the rest of your life!" #BSDetector 9:19

3+ y ago9:19

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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Ep. 6: "What mental illness? Just do some exercises! Or pop a few pills! You'll be cured in no time!" #BSDetector 7:58

3+ y ago7:58

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Music: “Acoustic Breeze” from bensound.com. If I used one of your creations without crediting you and you’d like it removed/credited, send me an email at tchp.show@gmail.com! Twitter: @shrikant, @docbhooshan, and @tchpshow - follow us! If you'd like to ADD your sound to this show, there are two ways to do it. ONE, record it as a voice note and send…

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