Being Meraklis is a podcast tapping into our inner wisdom to live life to our fullest potential. It hopes to share real conversations on life in all its glory, the joys and struggles, triumphs and failures, successes, and their lessons. This podcast helps individuals to become more self-aware, and create their dream life with insights, self-reflective questions, and thought-provoking interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Getting married is one of the biggest steps we take and on this podcast we discuss navigating life as married women because our way of dealing with health, career, relationships and even with ourselves has to change after marriage. In this community you’ll find out how but without any shoulds and coulds. Whether you are 30 or 45, whether you are a parent or not, on Little Fixes® Podcast, you'll get doable ideas from approachable experts on topics like mental health, physical wellness, career ...
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Don’t Miss Out- Married Life, Career, Living on Autopilot and Mindfulness ft. Shwetha Sivaraman
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Autopilot mode has become our way of living and more so for married women. They look after everyone in the house, do most of the homemaking duties, take care of their job if they work outside the home, parenting if they have kids and then whatever time they get, it gets devoted to TV and smartphones. While focusing on immediate needs, we miss out o…
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How to Develop Growth Mindset in Kids- Practical Parenting Tips You Can Use Right Away
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When I was working with my life coach back in 2022, he told me that I have a fixed mindset and I have been working on it ever since. Many people are talking about developing a growth mindset in adults but very few are sharing about how to change our kids’ mindsets. Kids are born with a growth mindset but our upbringing takes them to the fixed side.…
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Join us as we celebrate 150 episodes on the Being Meraklis podcast with a Guest episode with a Twist. Watch as Shwetha is interviewed by transformation coach Manisha Singh. We'll discuss the journey, inspiration, personal stories, memorable feedback, challenges, community building, creative process, and insights from the new book "Far From Fine." J…
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The New Avatar of Little Fixes- Let’s Find Ourselves after ‘Happily Ever After’
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Little Fixes is back after more than a month and now we have a new cover art, new trailer and even a new intro for the episodes. All of this means that we have changed a bit. In this episode, I talk about what’s new, why I felt the need for rebranding and how I am doing it. Little Fixes is now a community for married ladies. A platform where we dis…
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Welcome to Little Fixes- Let's Find Ourselves after 'Happily Ever After'
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Getting married is one of the biggest steps we take and on this podcast we discuss navigating life as married women because our way of dealing with health, career, relationships and even with ourselves has to change after marriage. In this community you’ll find out how but without any shoulds and coulds. Whether you are 30 or 45, whether you are a …
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Understanding the Caste System with Ajay Ushakanth
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In this episode we are exploring - The Origins, Evolution, and Modern Application of the Caste System. Today's speaker is Ajay Ushakanth. Ajay is a consultant with substantial experience in the retail industry as a businessman and contracted consultant. He is passionate about teaching and mentoring with a focus on life and professional skills, and …
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It's time for some birthday reflections while I'm on the verge of turning 32. Unlike other episodes, I share 23 lessons without much explanation for you to intepret as per your current contexts in life Which lesson did you need the most? Let me know #BeingMeraklis #BirthdayReflections #LifeLessons #SelfAwareness #ThriveConsciously Hosted on Acast. …
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Communication Tips for Women- How to Use Biases in Your Favour ft. Sanjana Chowhan
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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
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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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This episode is a part of our series on Mental Health for #HighAchievers with Psychologists and today we are exploring - The What, Why, and How to Navigate Burnout Today’s speaker is Samriti Makkar Midha. Samriti is a trained and practicing Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Mental Health at Work, vertical of Equilibrio Advisory LLP. - What are s…
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You Can Have It All but Do You Even Know What ‘Your All’ is- Find Out with Krusha Sahjwani Malkani
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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
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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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This episode is a part of our series on Mental Health for High Achievers with Psychologists and today we are exploring - The What, Why, and How to Navigate Impostor Syndrome with Millin Sangha Gujral. In this episode we explore: - Pivotal points of self-transformation from Millin's journey - Exploring impostor phenomenon - what is it? is it real? -…
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From Modelling to Entrepreneurship- Arpita Das Busts Myths about Being a Model in India
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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
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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
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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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Careers for women and men are not the same. What does it take for women to stick to their professional journeys and balance the many other roles and responsibilities we shoulder? These are questions many of us have but seldom articulate. Today’s speaker is Apurva Purohit, a leading voice in the Indian business landscape, advocating gender diversity…
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How Little Fixes Has Changed My Life and My Favourite Podcasting Tools- Behind the Scenes
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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
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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
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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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Demystifying Mental Wellness with Devika Dharmaraj
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What is #MentalHealth? What are some signs that I need help? Who do we speak to? These are questions many of us have but seldom know whom to ask. Today’s speaker is Devika Cauvery Dharmaraj, who is passionate about normalizing conversations around mental health. With over 30 years of HR experience across different geographies and sectors laying the…
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Keeping Your Sanity in a High Stakes Environment ft. Runam Mehta CEO HealthCube
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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
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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)
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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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#MeraklisBeings is proud to present a #WomensDaySpecial. There are certain things only #TIME teaches us. So we thought we will reach out to women in their 40s and 50s on what it takes to #ThriveinLife especially the Thirties. Share with us your biggest takeaway from this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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7 Women Share the Sassiest Thing They have Done- Women’s Day Special
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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
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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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Join me in a conversation with Marcia Reynolds, internationally recognized coach and author of Outsmart Your Brain and Breakthrough Coaching. In this #meraklisbeings episode we cover: - Pivotal moments in Marcia's self-transformation journey - What does it take to do our best work? - The importance of identity and who we are being in different cont…
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Me and My Husband Answer Random Fun Questions- Wedding Anniversary Special
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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
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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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In this #MeraklisBeings episode, we speak with Nati Valderrama on the #Journey of #SelfLove Natalia Valderrama, a Self-Love Coach, Astrologer, And Multi-Passionate Human. She’s passionate about helping people know and love themselves so that they may live fuller lives. Together we explore: - Her journey from fitness and nutrition coach to self-love…
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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
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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
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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
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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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In this #MeraklisBeings episode, we interact with Aditi Surana. Aditi is a Behavioural Analyst & High Performance Coach who’s passionate about helping individuals be the person they most want to be. In her words, she’s insatiably curious about human potential. We cover - - Aditi's journey of choosing to be a graphologist at the age of 19 - #Courage…
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Cervical Cancer- Prevention, Not Fear- Is HPV Vaccine Effective? Ft. Dr. Aruna Kalra
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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
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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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In this #MeraklisBeings episode, we interact with Saloni Suri. Saloni Suri is an executive leadership NeuroCoach, Trainer, Author, Speaker and Mindfulness Teacher. She uses neuroscience-based models of change merged with spiritual wisdom to help her clients rewire their brain and unlock their potential. We cover - - Saloni's journey of becoming a N…
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Give Yourself Grace in 2024- The Power of Taking Breaks ft. Olympic Swimmer Nisha Millet
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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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Most of us settle for mere existence, and do a great disservice to our abilities, potential, and spirit. We suffer our minds, and our self-induced miseries. Can 2024 be the year we break free from our self-imposed shackles? The year we awaken to our true power, take responsibility for our lives, and make change happen? If you're ready, here are 4 s…
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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
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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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Here's some top recommendations of #Books that have influenced our guests on the #MeraklisBeings Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Take These 5 Tips with You in 2024- A Compilation of the Best Ideas Shared on Little Fixes This Year
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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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Best of 2023: On pushing comfort zones and career growth
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It's #December which means it's time to do a round up on our favourite moments from the #MeraklisBeings podcast episodes in 2023. This Episode Features Shilpa Ajwani on #growing through #critical situations Prasad Rangnekar on balancing #ambition with #contentment Deepa Swamy on women careers and finding #Confidene on #ReturnToWork Shilpa Ajwani on…
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What It’s Like to Live with Clinical Depression and How Shinjini Defeated It
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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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Best of 2023: On overcoming exhaustion, anxiety, stress & burnout
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It's #December which means it's time to do a round up on our favourite moments from the #MeraklisBeings podcast episodes in 2023. This Episode Features Prasad Rangnekar on why we need #ConsciousRest Deepa Swamy on recognising and overcoming #burnout Prasad Rangnekar on Navigating #Anxiety Rashmi Shetty on Wisdom from the #Gita on anxiety Vasudev Mu…
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How to Align Your Purpose and Passion with Your Career ft. Vibha Kagzi, Founder ReachIvy.com
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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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Best of 2023: On overthinking, pausing, finding clarity, and breakthroughs
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It's #December which means it's time to do a round up on our favourite moments from the #MeraklisBeings podcast episodes in 2023. This Episode Features Rashmi Shetty on the ability to #withdraw ourselves Shilpa Ajwani on turning #breakdowns to #breakthroughs Sanjay Mudnaney on the perspective towards #life and #career Shilpa Ajwani on building the …
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How to Journal for Self-Awareness- Easy Prompts for Emotional Wellbeing ft. Shwetha Sivaraman
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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
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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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