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LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: Expressive Arts Therapy ft. Avantika MalhautraThroughout our journey in Season 2, we’ve introduced ourselves to and explored various alternative means of therapy that can aid our mental health and help us express ourselves better.
Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, we talk to Expressive Arts Therapist Avantika Malhautra, about the current state of Alternative Therapy and the role that Expressive Arts Therapy plays in it.
2021-06-1723 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: Animal-Assisted Therapy ft. Dr. Taylor GriffinSomeone once said that “The best therapist has fur and four legs”.
Welcome to LonePack Conversations! Join us as we find out how true that is as we explore Animal-Assisted Therapy in this episode, with Dr. Taylor Griffin from Pet Partners.
2021-06-1016 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: Play Therapy ft. Anya ReddyWhen asked to think about the significance of playing, we probably think of it as a way to help us with creative thinking, expelling our energy and social interaction. Let’s dig a little deeper on that thought today as we talk about Play Therapy. Welcome to LonePack Conversations!
In this episode, we talk to child and adolescent psychologist, Anya Reddy, on the impact of Therapeutic Play.
2021-05-1918 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: Writing Therapy ft. Courtney AckermanThere’s a quote by Anne Frank that goes “I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.”
Welcome to LonePack Conversations! Today we’re discussing Writing Therapy with Courtney Ackerman, a researcher and author. She talks about journaling and how it can be leveraged for mental well-being.
2021-05-0619 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: Bibliotherapy ft. Bijal ShahWhile reading a book or a quote, have you ever felt like it best put into words exactly what you’re feeling? That’s the power of literature - it offers us a connection and intimacy that is unique to the medium. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, listen in on bibliotherapist Bijal Shah's insights on the power of reading.
2021-04-2219 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: Narrative Therapy ft. David NewmanWhen you’re asked questions like “What’s your story?”, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Let’s take time to realise the importance of the stories we tell ourselves, and others, while talking about our lives as we talk to narrative therapist David Newman.
2021-04-0720 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: Drama Therapy ft. Anshuma KshetrapalThe ancient Greeks used drama for catharsis. Theater is known to help tap into emotions, build self esteem, and reduce feelings of isolation. Let’s find out how Drama Therapy can aid our mental health. Listen to Anshuma Kshetrapal, Drama and Movement Psychotherapist, talk to us about the magic of Drama Therapy!
2021-03-2318 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: Sound Therapy ft. Suzy NairnAt some point in our lives, a lot of us may have turned to music to make ourselves feel better, but did you know that mere sounds can have an impact on our mental health as well?
Welcome to LonePack Conversations!
In this episode, we’re talking to Suzy Nairn, a singer, sound therapist and educator. She’s the founder of Soundsphere and the co-founder of ANSU School of Sound. She is also a member of the board of the International Therapeutic Sound Association.
2021-03-1016 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: Music Therapy ft. Dr. Katrina McFerranThey say "where words fail, music speaks." Let's explore the power of music and the impact it can have on our mental health.
Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, Dr. Katrina McFerran, a registered music therapist, talks to us about Music Therapy.
2021-02-2517 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: Dance Therapy ft. Tarana KhatriThere’s a song titled “Dance your troubles away”. Interesting, isn’t it? How dance is considered a means to help put our minds at ease.
Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, we're talking about Dance Therapy with Tarana Khatri, a Dance Movement Psychotherapist.
2021-02-1020 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: Art Therapy ft. Alexis DecosimoWhile art has always been considered a means of self-expression and communication, the establishment of Art Therapy as a therapeutic approach to mental health has been a relatively recent find. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, let’s understand Art Therapy and how it can promote mental well-being as we talk to Alexis Decosimo, a registered Art Therapist.
2021-01-2721 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Alternative Therapy Series: An Introduction ft. Beth DonahueIn recent times, various forms complementary and alternative therapies have been adopted by people going through mental health issues, owing to therapeutic benefits. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, let’s introduce ourselves to alternative therapy and learn how it can aid mental health with Art Therapist Beth Donahue.
2021-01-1316 min
LonePack ConversationsChild Sexual Abuse and its impact on Mental Health ft. Viji GaneshIn our country, safety has always been a major public health concern. While it's disheartening to see cases of abuse almost constantly flashed on our television screens, stigma around the issue prevents us from talking about it or discussing the personal trauma that one battles. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, Personal Safety Coach and Educator, Viji Ganesh talks to us about the impact that child sexual abuse has on one's mental health and how we can help contribute to a safe space for children.
2020-11-2630 min
LonePack ConversationsMental Health and the Indian Legal System ft. Mrinal KanwarThe 10th of October marks World Mental Health Day. With another passing year, we sure have become more understanding of the fact that mental illnesses are real and challenging, and we have become more supportive of the same. Mental health legislation has gone through numerous changes over the years in order to provide for mental healthcare and services for people with mental illness. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, advocate Mrinal Kanwar talks to us about what's changed on the mental health front with respect to the Indian Legal System.
2020-10-2925 min
LonePack ConversationsMindfulness and honing one's craft ft. Krishna TrilokWhile the word categorizes writers as people who seek loneliness and silence, it fails to see them as they truly are- a diverse group of individuals, who have mastery over the most powerful human sense, imagination.
Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, master storyteller and best-selling author of the biography of our beloved composer, Mr. A.R. Rahman, Krishna Trilok talks about how to hone one's craft as an artist and make an impact.
2020-10-1421 min
LonePack ConversationsHealing from the Grief of Loss by Suicide ft. Dr. Sangeeta MahajanThe grief of losing someone often leaves a lasting impact on one’s life. Life changes in ways we could never anticipate. When it feels like the rest of the world has just kept going, we may find ourselves to be broken and struggle in our attempts to “move on” from the loss. So how do we pick up our broken pieces and find the strength to move forward?
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In today's episode, Dr. Sangeeta Mahajan talks about dealing with grief brought by loss due to suicide and finding the path to healing.
2020-09-2438 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Role of the Media in Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention ft. Tanmoy GoswamiDuring the lockdown, we’re all confined to our homes, with the news and media being the only thing that keeps us company. However, recent developments have highlighted the responsibility that rests on our media when it comes to covering sensitive or taboo topics, such as mental health.
Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, Tanmoy Goswami talks about his journey battling depression, and the role media plays in mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
2020-09-1033 min
LonePack ConversationsFrom battling Schizophrenia to uplifting communities- A timeless journey ft. Charlene SunkelPeople with lived experiences of mental health issues work hard towards managing their everyday lives, coping with symptoms, and more significantly, dealing with stigma. It's inspiring to see how people use that experience, believe in themselves and work towards making a difference, which in turn empowers others around them.
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In today's episode, Charlene Sunkel shares her journey about battling Schizophrenia, and uplifting voices of people who have had lived experiences with mental illness by creating the Global Mental Health Peer Network.
2020-08-2623 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Mother of Stories- A tête-à-tête with Janaki SabeshIn the last few months, the pandemic has kept all of us cooped up at home. As humans, we always look out for things to do to keep ourselves occupied. One of the most favorable escapes for any person is surely art: be it visual, musical, instrumental, or performance.
This episode of LonePack Conversations flips the playing ground; we speak with one of Kollywood's most popular motherly figures, Janaki Sabesh, who besides just this has donned several artistic hats.
Listen along to understand how mental health has been an important filter in her philosophy, to reflect upon how mental health...
2020-08-1145 min
LonePack ConversationsThe Power of Friendship and Support Systems ft. Dr. Vinod KumarFriendship is something you never outgrow. No matter how old you are or what you’re going through, healthy and close friendships encourage positive mental health and well-being. They celebrate with you through the good times in life and are there for you through the bad. In times such as now, it has become more important for us to be there for each other and check up on our loved ones. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, Dr. Vinod Kumar talks about the power of friendship and support systems.
2020-07-2832 min
LonePack ConversationsThe PRIDE Series: Chosen families, affirmative therapy and being Gaysi ft. JoOver a decade ago, there were almost no queer Indian voices online and no safe spaces for queer people to connect offline. What started as a simple blog for queer desis to share their stories, has grown into a community that exists not just online but offline too. In addition to its forum for people to share stories, Gaysi also features articles from prominent voices in the LGBTQ+ community. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, Jo from Gaysi talks about the importance of chosen families, affirmative therapy, and what it's like to be a gay desi.
2020-07-1639 min
LonePack ConversationsThe PRIDE Series: Empowering the queer identity within our society ft. Deepthi KWhen you decide to be true to yourself and live life without hiding a significant part of your identity, it’s common for people to make you feel like you don’t belong and are not accepted. A safe space to share your story and know that there are others like you gives you a sense of connection and comfort.
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In today's episode, Deepthi K talks about how to empower the queer identity within our society and the need to initiate conversations about the same.
2020-07-0518 min
LonePack ConversationsThe PRIDE Series: Living life with dignity ft. Anwesh SahooYour teens are always a difficult time. We are trying to explore our rebellious natures, trying to find our identities, all the while trying to fit in with our peer group; and when we’re made to feel like we’re different and that we don’t belong - It’s challenging. It takes immense courage to stand up for ourselves and live our truth - even if that means we may not fully ‘fit in’. It’s okay to ‘fit out’.
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In today's episode, Anwesh Sahoo discusses the importance of living life with dignity and upholding one's se
2020-06-2530 min
LonePack ConversationsThe PRIDE Series: Acknowledging the self while breaking the stigma around LGBT ft. Vinay ChandranJune marks the beginning of Global Pride month. It’s been heartwarming to see how aware, receptive and supportive we have become towards the LGBTQ community in the recent past. We’ve indeed come a long way. But somewhere deep down, we do realise that there’s still a stigma that needs to be shattered around it.
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In today's episode, Vinay Chandran, a counsellor, activist, writer, and the Executive Director of Swabhava Trust, discusses the stigma that surrounds being LGBT and the art of self-love.
2020-06-2231 min
LonePack ConversationsDiscussing the 'Meh' with Bhairavi PrakashWhen you don't have words to describe the feeling of emptiness, anger, frustration, you just go 'Meh'. It's an emotion that says a lot without saying much.
In this episode of LonePack Conversations, we discuss this feeling and how to tackle it among other initiatives from Mithra Trust with its founder Bhairavi Prakash, psychologist and public speaker.
2020-06-1024 min
The Takeaway ClubEpisode #8- Aishwarya Ashok - Product Marketing, Mental Health Awareness, and 100 copies of Born a Crime.About the guest:
In this episode, Krishna chats with Aishwarya Ashok, who takes care of product marketing at Zoho Corporation.
Apart from work, she’s the co-lead and Marketing Head for Team Lonepack which is a Non-Profit that aims to shatter the stigma around mental issues and help spread the awareness. As part of the organization, she spearheads a lot of amazing initiatives, including LonePack conversations a podcast focused on mental health.
She’s also on the founding team of The Prodcast, discussing product management and tech w.r.t to the Indian eco-s...
2020-06-071h 08
The Takeaway ClubEpisode #8- Aishwarya Ashok - Product Marketing, Mental Health Awareness, and 100 copies of Born a Crime.About the guest:In this episode, Krishna chats with Aishwarya Ashok, who takes care of product marketing at Zoho Corporation.Apart from work, she’s the co-lead and Marketing Head for Team Lonepack which is a Non-Profit that aims to shatter the stigma around mental issues and help spread the awareness. As part of the organization, she spearheads a lot of amazing initiatives, including LonePack conversations a podcast focused on mental health. She’s also on the founding team of The Prodcast, discussing product management and tech w.r.t to...
2020-06-071h 08
LonePack ConversationsQuarantine, social distancing, and friendships with Lydia DenworthIt's been few days since we stepped out. Been few weeks since we ever had proper face-to-face interaction with fellow neighbours, colleagues, and friends. In the current outbreak times, people around reflect on a lot of things—from opinions and decisions, to as simple as what to eat for the next meal. And, there's some of them, wanting to have peer network and connectivity. Where are we headed towards?
Welcome to LonePack Conversations. In today's episode, we'll be hosting Lydia Denworth.
Lydia is a science journalist and a contributing editor at Scientific American. She's also authored a book titled "Friendship." Sh...
2020-03-3021 min
LonePack ConversationsFighting depression through an entrepreneurial journey with Rand FishkinPutting one’s efforts, money, time, and passion into building a company is easier said than done. Not only does it give one the fame and glory of establishing big in the business world, but also drive them crazy over various step-stones in the process to stardom.
Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, Rand Fishkin, the Founder of SparkToro, previously Moz, discusses his journey of fighting depression as a startup founder, and walks us through the path of a leading business person trying to balance career and mindfulness.
2020-03-0428 min
LonePack ConversationsTrauma, therapy, and everything about mental health with Ruchita ChandrashekarThe aim of our LonePack Conversations project is to help you all understand different aspects of mental health and how your work can be channelized for shattering the stigmas.
In this episode, we have Ms. Ruchita Chandrashekar with us. Ruchita is a licensed clinician, presently working for a federally funded program in the United States. She’s also a trauma therapist and a seasoned writer at some platforms like The Wire, HuffPost, and The Print.
Over the course of the session, she gives us first-hand information on what therapy looks like and shares her candid experiences of being into the me...
2020-02-0230 min
LonePack ConversationsThe impact of kindness on mental health with Nirmala MehendaleA quote by Lao Tzu (Lau Cha), the Chinese philosopher says, “Kindness in words creates confidence, kindness in thinking creates profoundness, and kindness in giving creates love.” Welcome to LonePack conversations!
In this session today, Ms. Nirmala Mehendale, Founder of Kindness Unlimited, an Indian non-profit aiming to create a movement that unifies the nation with kindness, talks about the impact of kindness on mental health, and how we as fellow human beings can keep each other happy.
2019-11-1731 min
LonePack Conversations'Mental health in the workplace' with Ryan BonniciThe aim of our LonePack Conversations project is to help you all understand different aspects of mental health and how your work can be channelized for shattering the stigmas.
In this episode, we've hosted Ryan Bonnici, the Chief Marketing Officer of G2, one of the leading software companies in the world. Ryan also serves in the Board of Directors of the mental-health-based NGO, Bring Change to Mind. He opens up about handling the pressures and challenges being in the C-Suite, the way mental health is perceived in today's corporates, and the simple things teams can do to promote mental wellness.
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2019-10-0624 min