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Heal Haus SocietyBehind Closed Doors: Breaking the Silence on Abuse with Madhuri GovinduMeet our Guest: With over 20 years of experience in employee wellbeing,Madhuri Govindu has worked with leading global organizations including HSBC, Google, Accenture, and Cisco. She holds a Bachelor's in Business Management, an Associate's in Psychology, and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. A certified EMDR therapist, ADHD-CCSP, certified sex therapist (CSTIP), and CBT-TF certified and Mental Resilience specialist (Harvard), she is passionate about helping South Asian women in Texas heal from trauma and thrive. As a speaker for the American Counseling Association, author, and contributor, her recent book Thank You for Your Service: Learning to H...
2025-09-3053 minHeal Haus SocietyBeyond Stigma: South Asian Mental Health with NikitaIn this conversation, Nikita, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares her insights on therapy, particularly within the South Asian community. She discusses her journey to becoming a therapist, the unique challenges faced by her clients, including perfectionism, anxiety, and cultural stigma. Nikita emphasizes the importance of self-care for therapists, the role of family dynamics in mental health, and the significance of community support. The conversation also touches on grief, identity, and the evolving landscape of mental health awareness among South Asians.TakeawaysNikita specializes in...
2025-09-2341 min
Heal Haus SocietyPray, Talk, Heal: Mental Health Beyond Stigma with Jessica AbrahamMeet our Guest: Jessica Abraham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and South Asian therapist based in Rockwall, Texas, who works with clients for high-functioning anxiety as well as navigating family dynamics, relational conflicts, and major life transitions. With an understanding of both cultural and faith-based perspectives, Jessica creates a compassionate space where clients can explore their struggles, gain clarity, and move toward lasting change. Jessica is passionate about seeing individuals become healed and whole while walking in their full potential and purpose. In her free time, Jessica enjoys finding new food spots in Dallas with her...
2025-09-1643 minHeal Haus SocietyFinding Yourself Between Worlds with AyeshaIn this conversation, Ayesha shares her journey as a therapist and her experiences growing up as a South Asian immigrant in the U.S. She discusses the challenges of navigating cultural identity, family dynamics, and the importance of self-care and rest. Aisha emphasizes the significance of honoring one's culture while also recognizing the need for boundaries and addressing mental health issues within the South Asian community. The conversation also touches on grief, the impact of losing a parent, and the evolving landscape of mental health awareness.TakeawaysAyesha practices...
2025-09-0949 minHeal Haus SocietyPostpartum Psychosis: What No One Talks About (But We Need To) with Aaisha AlviThis episode contains sensitive discussion about postpartum psychosis, including symptoms, experiences, and recovery. Please listen with care, and know that it’s okay to pause or step away if it feels overwhelming. If you are currently struggling with thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please seek immediate support from a medical professional or call your local emergency number. In today’s episode of Healing Hunnies, we’re diving into a deeply important and often misunderstood topic—postpartum psychosis. While postpartum depression has become more widely discussed, postpartum psychosis remains one of the least talked about maternal mental he...
2025-08-1950 minHeal Haus SocietyNot Too Picky—Just Done Settling with Dating Coach VarshaIn this episode, Ayushi Acharya and Coach Varsha Mathur delve into the complexities of modern love, discussing topics such as navigating dating after divorce, the impact of dating apps on self-esteem, and the importance of self-worth. Varsha shares insights on the ideal client for coaching, the significance of understanding negotiable and non-negotiable criteria in relationships, and the stigma surrounding divorce in the South Asian community. The conversation also touches on the challenges of attracting emotionally unavailable partners, building confidence after rejection, and the nuances of healing versus avoiding intimacy. Varsha emphasizes the importance of communication and support in relationships...
2025-08-0551 minHeal Haus SocietyBetween Gratitude and Guilt: Healing When You Come From So Much Sacrifice with Ayesha K.What happens when you're raised to be responsible before you're ready? When you're expected to honor your culture, hold your family together, and sacrifice yourself in the name of survival?This episode is for the ones who were parented while parenting, praised for their strength but punished for their softness. We talk about the invisible pressure of being the middle child with eldest daughter energy, the emotional silence passed down through immigration, and the grief that cracked everything open after losing a parent.We explore how therapy, boundaries, and grief became the tools that helped r...
2025-06-2439 minHeal Haus SocietyHeal It So You Don’t Repeat It: Self-Work & Becoming Your Own Safe Space with NatashaThis one’s for the cycle-breakers, the self-reflectors, and the women rewriting everything they were taught. In this episode, we explore how unhealed generational trauma can quietly shape the way we show up in relationships, chase self-improvement, and even try to “manifest” our way out of pain.We talk about using the law of attraction without bypassing the hard feelings, navigating adulthood when your emotional blueprint was built around survival, and what it means to be truly empowered in your healing—body, mind, and boundaries included.Because healing isn’t just about becoming better—it’s about becomi...
2025-06-1734 minHeal Haus SocietyNot Fine, Just Conditioned, Redefining self care with ParthiIn a world that rewards burnout, glorifies hustle, and romanticizes bubble baths as “self-care,” this episode goes deeper. We’re talking high-functioning anxiety, setting boundaries that stick, and redefining self-care so it actually serves your soul—not your to-do list.We explore what mental health looks like when you’re the eldest daughter, the cycle-breaker, the one who “kept it all together” for too long. From therapy that understands your culture to mindfulness that works for overthinkers, this conversation is for anyone who’s tired of pretending they’re fine while secretly falling apart.Because you d...
2025-06-1042 minHeal Haus SocietyToo Strong to Struggle? The Hidden Cost of Silence in Our Culture with SurbhiWhy is it so hard to talk about mental health at home? In this episode, we explore the silence, shame, and cultural stigma that keep so many South Asian families from having real conversations about emotional well-being. We break down why mental health remains a sensitive (if not forbidden) topic in our households, and share practical, compassionate ways to start those conversations with family members—without triggering defensiveness, guilt, or a full-on shutdown. This one’s for anyone who's ever been told to “just be strong” when they were actually falling apart.Surbhi is the Foun...
2025-06-0340 minHeal Haus SocietyNot Lazy, Not Crazy, Maybe ADHD? with Dr. Lipika JainEver wondered if your chronic overwhelm, forgetfulness, or 1,000-browser-tabs brain might be more than just “being busy”? In this juicy convo, we’re joined by a specialist, Dr. Lipika Jain, from Aanya Health Services to break down all things ADHD—especially how it shows up in women.We get into the real signs, the sneaky “masking” so many of us do, and how to stop gaslighting yourself. Plus, we dish out tools that actually help—like micro-routines, boundary-setting scripts, and support systems that don’t feel like homework.Most importantly? We’re flipping the script. ADHD isn’t a flaw—...
2025-05-2747 minHeal Haus SocietyTrauma? We Don’t Know Her (Thanks, EMDR) with Jasmin ThomasIn this episode of Healing Hunnies, we’re diving into one of the most powerful and transformative healing tools out there—EMDR therapy. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, haunted by past trauma, or just curious about how to actually rewire your brain for peace, this one’s a must-listen. We break down what EMDR is, how it works, and why it’s helping so many people finally feel free. Healing doesn’t have to take forever—and EMDR might just be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for. Today, I'm on the mic with Jasmin Thomas, she is a Li...
2025-05-2045 minHeal Haus SocietySelf-Love, Red Flags & Boundaries—Oh My! with Priya KaurWelcome to the very first episode of Healing Hunnies—a soft, soulful space for women ready to unlearn perfection, reconnect with themselves, and heal out loud. In this episode, we are discussing everything from red flags, to healing from a heartbreak, to learning how to self love. Let’s heal, grow, and glow together. Today, I'm on the mic with Priya Kaur. Priya's been in the mental health field since 2011, she opened her own practice in 2020. She is a licensed professional counselor who brings us a wealth of information and specializes in working with couples, families, young adults and teen...
2025-05-1351 min