Best Bharat Joshi Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 33: Manish Taneja, Purplle 37:03

2y ago37:03

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“5 years later… when you look back, you should be proud to the decision you took – that’s the easiest parameter…!” In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Manish Taneja, the co-founder of Purplle.com. Hear about Manish’s journey from private equity to visiting beauty stores on the weekends with his flatmate and then eventually starting Purplle. …

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Episode 32, Bharat Sethi, Rage Coffee 30:55

2y ago30:55

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“Just the power of sitting behind a screen and selling to the entire country/world is something that just drew me to it (ecommerce) instantly!” In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Bharat Sethi, the founder of Rage Coffee. Hear about Bharat’s journey of building and exiting his first startup (Idecorama) until he arrived at the idea of Rage Co…

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Episode 31: Aakash Anand, Bellavita + IDAM House of Brands 22:49

2y ago22:49

22:49

“The moment you ensure that every single order that you pack and deliver is being received in the way you want to receive it – that it when business starts making sense!” In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Aakash Anand, the founder of Bella Vita and now IDAM House of Brands. Hear about Aakash’s story of navigating and then establishing lead…

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Episode 30: Swagat Sarangi, Smytten 38:31

2y ago38:31

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“There are multiple brands which will get built over the next 10 years which don’t even exist today… the 100 Cr benchmark will move to USD 100m!” In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Swagat Sarangi, co-founder of Smytten. With rising D2C CACs – is sampling the answer (listen to answer this existential question)? Hear about Swagat’s from Mckin…

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Episode 29: Tarun Joshi, Join Ventures 23:18

2y ago23:18

23:18

“India celebrates 500 Cr moments every year. And, being a part of the large and small moments of every Indian – that’s my goal!” In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Tarun Joshi, the founder of Join Ventures – a brand that is innovating in the the celebrations and gifting space in India! Hear about Tarun’s journey from a aeronautical engineer…

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Episode 28: Yogesh Kabra, XYXX 34:10

2y ago34:10

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"...Entrepreneur who started a 20 machine unit now has 200 machines - this through the pandemic. So what we did really well is how we treated all the people associated with us". In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Yogesh Kabra, the founder of XYXX– a brand that is disrupting the inner wear space in India! Hear about Yogesh’s journey from an …

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Episode 27: Vikas Bagaria, Pee Safe 27:26

2+ y ago27:26

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“Every brand has a…mission statement – we have a purpose statement. We want to eliminate taboos…”. In this episode, join Arjun as he interviews Vikas Bagaria, the founder of Pee Safe – a brand that literally created categories like toilet hygiene and menstrual hygiene in India! Hear about Vikas Bhais’s journey from humble beginnings in Kolkata to c…

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Episode 26: Taran Chhabra, Neeman's 29:43

2+ y ago29:43

29:43

Episode 26: Taran Chhabra, Neeman’s “Comfortable, all natural, durable, sustainable and made in India – this is something we set out to solve”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Taran Chhabra, the founder of Neeman’s shoes – a brand that Indian made sneakers a reality! Hear about the journey of a sneakerhead who moved back from a analytics…

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Episode 25: Akshay Ghulati, Shiprocket 37:05

2+ y ago37:05

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“With logistics getting simpler and D2C brands getting smarter…one of the big trends is that you’re going to see a lot of Indian brands on global shelves!”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Akshay Ghulati, the co-founder and COO of Shiprocket – India’s largest e-commerce logistics aggregator. Hear about Akshay’s journey from Wharton & HBS…

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Episode 24: Nitin Agarwal, Globalbees 23:41

2+ y ago23:41

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“We dream of building some really impactful brands which can create at a global scale and we will build the infrastructure to take it there!”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Nitin Agarwal, the founder of Globalbees – one of India’s largest e-commerce roll up players. Hear about Nitin’s journey through the finance world and start-ups til…

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Episode 23: Ahana Gautam, Open Secret 29:22

2+ y ago29:22

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“I also saw that you were the CEO of the company and seeing a female as a CEO...that just makes my day!” In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Ahana Gautam, the powerhouse behind one of India’s fastest growing D2C food brands – Open Secret. Hear about Ahana’s inspirational journey from Bharatpur in Rajasthan to IIT, P&G, HBS and finally starti…

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Episode 22: Harsh Mariwala, Marico & Marico Innovation Foundation 32:04

2+ y ago32:04

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“The key thing is to know how to get into a consumer’s mind – at one level it is an art but it’s also a science”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Harsh Mariwala, the man behind one of India’s most iconic FMCG brands – Marico. Hear Mr. Mariwala’s story 30+ year journey as he takes us down memory lane on the evolution of retail in India. A…

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Episode 21: Chirag Taneja, Gokwik 27:36

2+ y ago27:36

27:36

“My sense is that we will see 8-10 more Mamaearth/Boat size startups in India (soon)”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Chirag Taneja, the co-founder of one of India’s hottest D2C enablers, Gokwik. Hear Chirag’s story from banking, starting up, leading revenue at Bombay Shaving Company and finally starting the Gokwik journey. As all of us…

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Episode 20: Arman Sood, Sleepy Owl 30:18

2+ y ago30:18

30:18

“I’ll upskill myself to learn to do it and, that’s the reason that Sleepy Owl is the brand it is today”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Arman Sood, the co-founder of one of everyone’s favourite D2C brand, Sleepy Owl. Hear the story of 2 lawyers teaming up with another friend to solve the problem of the poor coffee they had at their offi…

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Episode 19: Shankar Prasad, Pureplay Lifescienes (Plum & Phy) 23:21

3y ago23:21

23:21

“I joke with my team that I think more as a woman consumer than a male – that’s my instinct ”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Shankar Prasad, the founder behind the original ‘house of brands’ in personal care - Pureplay Skin Sciences. Hear Shankar’s dream career journey with HUL, Mckinsey and Everstone until he finally gave it up to sta…

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Episode 18: Viraj Bahl, Veeba 37:11

3y ago37:11

37:11

“After one big failure (in QSR)… we sold our house - that was where the capital to start Veeba came from”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Viraj Bahl– the powerhouse behind Veeba and the man who brought ‘sauce back to the fore’. Hear Viraj’s story of working in the oil rigs, starting and failing in a QSR business and then eventually begi…

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Episode 17: Vivek Gupta, Licious 31:57

3y ago31:57

31:57

“The joke was in the city that two guys are looking for some gold plated chicken”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Vivek Gupta – the force behind revolutionizing meat consumption in India. Hear Vivek’s story of switching gears as he moved from being the finance controller of a fund to creating 170 specifications of chicken! Rethinking th…

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Episode 16: Varun Alagh, Mamaearth 35:27

3y ago35:27

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“Building a brand is a bonfire and not a set of explosions”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Varun Alagh – the man behind one of India’s most celebrated D2C brands - Mamaearth. Hear Varun’s journey as he moved from the corporate world of Coca Cola and Unilever into the uncertainty of building a brand from scratch. Hear about his adjustme…

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Episode 15: Hitesh Dhingra, The Man Company 36:28

3y ago36:28

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“…the objective of getting into a start-up should not only be to raise capital but instead to build something meaningful and disruptive”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Hitesh Dhingra – the start-up man of the D2C ecosystem. Hear Hitesh’s journey as he talks about his various stints building Letsbuy, Tyroo, Truly Madly and eventually th…

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Episode 14: Bharat Kalia, Lifelong Online 19:49

3y ago19:49

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“The customer service agent went out of the prescribed script and said we’ll fix your gas stove by tonight but till then, I’ve ordered you Domino’s pizza”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Bharat Kalia. Hear Bharat’s story of leaving a consulting job at Bain and starting a brand creating products for the home & kitchen to enrich the daily…

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Episode 13: Ashutosh Valani, Beardo, Renee, Villain 22:25

3y ago22:25

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“Your face needs a different kind of product from your scalp and this was the logic behind starting Beardo”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks with Ashutosh Valani. Hear Ashutosh’s story of building Beardo to one of India’s most iconic D2C brands and building the men’s grooming category along the way. Ashutosh talks about scaling a brand with…

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Episode 12: Deepak Shahdadpuri, DSGCP 34:14

3y ago34:14

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“Challenger means you’re taking someone on so, I have always stuck to and continue to stick to the term insurgent brands”. In this episode, join Arjun as he brings his first investor to the show – Deepak Shahdadpuri. Hear the story of how Deepak got enamoured by the consumer brands ecosystem in India and become one of its earliest backers. Over the…

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Episode 11: Shauravi Malik, Slurrp Farm 44:49

3y ago44:49

44:49

“We took our 1st 6 products to a school in Delhi and they killed my favorite. Kids never lie and so made by 2 mothers is the reality of everything we do”. In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Shauravi, Co-Founder, Slurrp Farm. Hear Shauravi’s story of moving from the corporate world of investment banking and investing to rolling up her sleeve…

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Episode 10: Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Wakefit.co 38:18

3+ y ago38:18

38:18

“Anything that we have a doubt…we set up a 100-150 customer download. By the end of those calls, we have our answer.” In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Chaitanya, Co-Founder, Wakefit.co. Hear Chaitanya’s story of moving from management consulting to navigating 2 start-up failures with humility and resilience. He then talks about how Ankit …

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

3+ y 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

3+ y 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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Episode 9: Bala Sarda, Founder, Vahdam Tea 27:06

3+ y ago27:06

27:06

“Building an Indian brand, that’s what has been driving us from Day 1.” In this episode, join Arjun as he talks to Bala Sarda, Founder, Vahdam India. Hear the story about the inception of Vahdam and the new age way Bala took his family’s tea legacy to the world. He talks about starting at 23 and building a brand that eventually got love from Oprah …

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

3+ y 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

3+ y 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

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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

7:46

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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विश्वाचा पालनकर्ता- विष्णुच्या कथा | Vishnu - All Pervader Featuring Indraneel Bankapure 35:36

3+ y ago35:36

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