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Little Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthAre You in a Toxic Relationship? Here’s How to Know and What to DoIn this episode of Little Fixes, my guest breaks down the signs of toxic relationships, how they differ from abusive relationships, and the subtle ways emotional manipulation shows up. We talk about common toxic traits, why it’s hard to walk away and how to start building healthier boundaries. I am speaking with Prachi Saxena, a relationship therapist and the author of the powerful book- When You Give Everything All At Once: The Indian Woman's Guide to Navigating Toxic Relationships, which is an essence of her 20 years of experience as a therapist, as well as a memoir of...2025-07-2352 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth200 Episodes Later: What I’ve Learned About Women, Growth and Showing Up201 episodes in, I’m hitting pause — not to look back with nostalgia, but to share what’s actually stayed with me.In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned about women, personal growth, and the quiet courage it takes to keep showing up- in life, in motherhood and on this mic. From what I thought mattered at the start to what truly does now.Whether you’ve been here since episode 1 or just found this podcast, this is a heartfelt little thank-you — to the version of me who began, and to you, for lis...2025-07-1615 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthNot Perfect, Just Kinder: A Real Talk on Emotional Growth ft. Tenaz Cardoz of Kind Hearts BrigadeWe’re talking about something the world always needs more of—kindness. But not in a preachy, Pinterest-quote way. My guest today actually builds kindness into her business. She creates products and services that quietly nudge people to be just a little softer, a little more thoughtful, a little more human.I am speaking with Tenaz Shanice Cardoz. Inspired by the need for a kinder place, Tenaz started Kind Hearts Brigade as a space to empower people to be kind in easy ways. Through her experience in working as a marketing professional, or even observing people, she was...2025-07-0247 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthSmall Acts of Creativity for Women with Busy Lives ft. Rupambika Khandai of TwillostoryTW- this episode contains reference to suicide.Today’s episode is for every woman who has ever said, ‘I’m just not the creative type’ or maybe used to be, but somehow, between school runs, work stress, and laundry mountains, creativity got shoved into a dusty corner.But guess what? Creativity isn't just for artists. It’s a mental health tool, a mini rebellion against the hustle, and honestly, sometimes it's just doodling on your grocery list because your brain needs a breather.My guest Rupambika Khandai gets that so deeply. She’s a graphic de...2025-06-2556 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Make Better Decisions by Living Consciously- For Working Moms Who Do It All ft. Bhavna ToorToday, we’re diving into a topic that’s running the show in most of our lives without us even realizing it: unconscious choices. Ever found yourself saying yes when you meant hell no? Or finishing the day wondering what you actually wanted?My guest today is a powerhouse- she’s an author, leadership coach, and a fellow woman navigating work, motherhood, and identity. Bhavna Toor is the founder of Shenomics and the author of The Conscious Choice. She is here to help us understand what it actually means to choose consciously and how we can stop lettin...2025-06-1152 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthLiving for Connections- How We Spent Summer Vacation with Family and FriendsThis episode is all about my experiences during the summer holiday. We went to Jaipur and to NCR, stayed with friends, family and my mommy. This one month was a lesson in the importance of staying grounded and connected with the real world. Join me as I recount the fun and not so fun bits along with what they taught me.Use my special link https://zencastr.com/?via=maitri to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.Support the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitrivermaConnect with @littlefixespodcast on...2025-05-2822 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Overcome Supermom Syndrome and Mom Guilt ft. Author Bhakti MathurWhen I was a new mom, I wanted to be a supermom like the ones portrayed in the media- 10 hands and doing something different and supposedly productive with each of them. I found it powerful without realizing that it was actually stressing me out. Realistically koi bhi itni sari cheezen ek time pe nahi kar sakta hai- bachche ka dhyan rakho, khana banao, ghar dekho, family ka dhyan rakho, relax karo, workout karo aur phir jab bachcha bada ho jaye to uske school se leke after school activities dekho aur baki sab to karna hi hai. Oh and if...2025-05-0745 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthTake Control of Your Future- Financial Freedom for Women ft. Money Coach Priyanka Bhatia, Women On WealthMany of us are scared of money while others love it a little too much. Whatever your feelings might be about money, the fact is that we all need it but most of us get stuck in the cycle of earn, save, spend. Just consistent income isn’t enough and we are capable of doing more.Whether you are a homemaker, a freelancer, an entrepreneur or a corporate employee, your approach towards money needs to change if you want to build wealth. Money is not a gender role, it’s a system and systems can be learnt.2025-03-1941 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthYour Small Business Needs THIS to Grow ft. Ruche M Mittal, Founder of HEN (Her Entrepreneurial Network)Today, I am speaking with Ruche M Mittal, the founder of HEN (Her Entrepreneurial Network). Ruche started her career as a freelance graphic designer but her interest in building authentic connections as business women led her to found HEN in 2011.We’ll talk about all things small business, successes, mistakes, community and so much more. It’s like a business coaching class. So join us.Each episode takes many hours of work from researching to recording to editing and finally making it go live. It costs money too but it’s available to you free of cos...2025-03-1251 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthAnswering Your Questions- My Daughter’s Reading Habits, Managing My Work, Podcast and FamilyIn this solo episode, I am answering the questions that you sent on Instagram. The first thing I talk about is how I got my daughter interested in reading and how she is good at it. The second topic I address is how I juggle social media work, this podcast and my personal life.I’d request you to please follow little fixes on spotify or apple podcasts. You can also subscribe on youtube where I share less filtered versions of our interview episodes compared to the audio version. Let’s keep in touch because the i...2025-02-2624 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWhat It Takes to Reinvent Yourself in Your 40s? Ageism vs. Confidence | Dipika Singh, She Means BusinessIn this fun, insightful chat, we are talking about reinventing your career in your 40s, being a public face as an older woman and all things age, ageing and ageism. Though People of all genders and age groups face ageism our focus is on the intersection of ageism and sexism and we are specifically talking about ageist attitudes towards women who are public figures.I am speaking with learning facilitator and keynote speaker Dipika Singh. She is also the founder of She means business which is a content platform meant to enable and encourage women. C...2025-02-0546 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthStress Management is Out- Regulate Stress to Relax, Play and Thrive ft. Dr. Anuja LuniyaHave you tried taking 5 deep breaths to reduce your stress but it didn’t help? Maybe you sat down to meditate and felt even more agitated. Coloring to reduce stress doesn’t interest you. These same things work for others but not for you because stress regulation is not one size fits all. Even the popular stress management tools don’t work for everyone in every situation and it’s because we all are different and deal with the same things differently.We are talking about stress in this episode-Why it is important to addres...2025-01-2252 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthNo More Self-Sabotage; 2025 is the Year Where You Show Up As You Are- Here’s HowIn the episode, I am sharing a book that just changed my life by making me understand self-sabotage. I’ll talk about how I almost shut down this podcast and will also tell you my word for this year and a few other things that can help us grow even more. Listen in, if you are ready for a deeper connection with yourself and are ready to show up as you are.Episode Webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/181/Use my special link https://zencastr.com/?via=maitri to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr pa...2025-01-1516 min
Motivation SparkHow Little Improvements Can Fix Your Life Feat Maitri Verma"Don't let your short term feelings come in the way of your long term goals."Rohit Kokane interviews Maitri Verma, the host of the Little Fixes podcast. They discuss the concept of little fixes and how they can bring about positive changes in various aspects of life.Maitri shares the story behind the name of her podcast and explains that little fixes are small improvements that can have a significant impact on one's life.They also talk about overcoming procrastination, the importance of patience...2024-12-2045 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Make Right Decisions using Your Intuition- Hone Your Gut InstinctWe are talking about honing our intuition. Call it gut feeling or inner knowing, a strong sense of intuition helps us in every area- from making important decisions in our professional lives to picking the right nanny for our kids.In this episode, you’ll discover-What’s intuitionWhy do we need it and how it helps usWhy some seemingly intuitive decisions go wrongEasy to follow tools to activate and strengthen our intuitionI am speaking with Shraddha Subramanian. She is an award-winning Business Manifestation, Leadership & Executive Coach, India’s first Intuition Expert, Certified Shadow Master...2024-12-1849 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthBody Image- Our Experiences and How to Help Kids have a Healthy Body Image ft. Author VinithaFat, thin, dark, light, big nose, small eyes, thin lips, flat chest- there are tons of ways to describe a body and these terms form our body image. Most of us have the tendency to criticize our bodies. I too am guilty of this and am struggling with a poor body image even today.Our families and society have passed on this body image to us and we are transferring it to our kids without being fully aware of it.To add to this, kids these days are exposed to way too many images through...2024-12-0444 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthAge No Bar- She started her First Business at the Age of 52 ft. Namrata Lodha of Myaraa HatsToo old, too young, not good enough, too good for this- we have many such notions but thankfully people are talking about these limiting beliefs and we are seeing inspiring stories of people doing things in their own time at their own pace. I have one such inspiring woman’s story for you. Namrata Lodha launched Myaraa hats at the age of 52. It was her first venture and this entrepreneurship journey started in a living room. The idea was to (re)introduce the concept of hats as an accessory but with a unique design element in it.In...2024-11-2034 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWhich Board is Best for Your Child? All Your Questions Answered ft. Aishwarya Rao, Director Vivekalaya Group of InstitutionsThese days we have too many options when it comes to our kids’ education. Earlier it used to be more about the schools but now we also have to think about which board to pick. This episode will help you in getting clarity about choosing the right board for your children as we are talking about pros and cons of all major boards in India from CBSE and ICSE to International boards IGCSE & IB) and even state boards and open schooling (NIOS). We’ll also talk about moving boards and when to consider it. My guest is Aishw...2024-11-0653 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWhy do We feel Drained after Some Interactions? Energy Leakage, Protection, Harvesting and Evil Eye ft. Dr. Ankita SinghDo you believe in evil eye? Have you ever thought how interacting with some people makes you feel energetic while some interactions make you feel drained? Energy is easy to understand but harvesting and protecting it needs some effort. It’s something we can do to feel more energetic everyday, for mental clarity and to overcome overwhelm. Whether you believe in these concepts or not, do listen to this episode to get an understanding of how energies work.I am speaking with Dr. Ankita Singh. Dr. Ankita is India’s first trauma focused dermatologist and a systemic medi...2024-10-1659 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMy Mental Health Journey- Therapy, Learnings, Self-Care and Goals- World Mental Health Day SpecialAccess to mental health care is a privilege. If you can access therapy, support groups, medication, please help yourself and others.Not everyone understands the importance of mental health care, even fewer people think that they need it and way fewer can access it. I wish I could do something about it but till I figure out a way, I’ll keep working on myself and telling people around me about its importance.Working on our mental health is a necessity so on this World Mental Health Day, I am talking about my experiences in wo...2024-10-0928 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthBeing a Multi-Passionate Woman- The Inspiring Story of Radiologist and Painter Dr. Sushma MahajanI am a multi-passionate person- I like writing, my social media work and obviously podcasting. Some people might say that I have a problem with decision making in terms of my career but why do I have to be just one thing? I like doing different things and I have the opportunity so I keep trying. This episode’s guest is also like that- she is a doctor and a painter. Dr. Sushma Mahajan has been working as the Head of Radiology at Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Hospital in Jaipur. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she found her calling as...2024-10-0230 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow My Life Changed After Marriage- Arranged vs Love MarriageI see a lot of stereotypes around Love and Arranged marriages and with this episode I am attempting to break them by sharing snippets of my life after ‘happily ever after’. I also talk about why I wanted to get married, my upbringing, conditioning, fights with my husband and about motherhood.Husband-Wife relationship is probably the most important for both the spouses involved and if you find the right person, work-life balance, parenting, homemaking and your personal growth become a little easy.I see changing equations in modern families that benefit both the partners and also...2024-09-1820 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthOvercome Networking Anxiety and Find Your Tribe with Networking Tips from Shaan Khanna, Networking Now IndiaI talk to a lot of people on the podcast but meeting up with new people in-person especially at Networking Events does not come easy to me. In short, networking is difficult for me and I know many women who struggle with it. So obviously I had to bring the best person here to give us networking advice without any BS.I present to you Shaan Khanna, the award-winning founder of Networking Now India & Spicy Sangria. She has been in the events' space for over a decade and started her entrepreneurial journey at 15.Networking Now...2024-09-0443 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthDeclutter Your Mind and Get Unstuck while Managing Responsibilities- Mental Clarity ft. Shikha PandeyOne thing that definitely comes with marriage is added responsibilities. After marriage both the partners are not only responsible for themselves but also for each other and even for each other’s families to different extents. And if you add parenthood to the equation, things get trickier and overwhelming.While managing responsibilities, we tend to forget ourselves. With so much clutter in our heads, it’s easy to follow what you see around you because you have no mental space to think for yourself. Then comes the fear of judgement, need for validation and we start feeling stuc...2024-08-2753 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthSex in Long Term Relationships- Maintaining Desire and Open Communication ft. Dr. Meghna SinghalThe focus of today’s episode is on the Sex lives of women in their 30s and 40s who are in Long Term Relationships but we are covering all age groups and relationship statuses.My guest is clinical psychologist Dr. Meghna Singhal. She helps people to strengthen their marriage, enhance their Intimacy and parent with emotional intelligence.We’ll talk about the importance of sex, sexual frustrations, how our sex lives get affected by factors like age, relationships, body image, media and how to communicate your desires to your partner. We also discuss myths and fact...2024-08-0742 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthDon’t Miss Out- Married Life, Career, Living on Autopilot and Mindfulness ft. Shwetha SivaramanAutopilot 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 on thinking beyond the next moment which makes us prone to overwhelm, stress and anxiety. But there’s a better way to live for Growth and in this episode, we discover it....2024-07-2448 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthThe New Avatar of Little Fixes- Let’s Find Ourselves after ‘Happily Ever After’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 discuss married life regardless of our age, profession or any other factors. Most married women bond instantly because they have a lot in common and we...2024-07-1707 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWelcome to Little Fixes- Let's Find Ourselves after 'Happily Ever After'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, relationships and even parenting.You’ll relate to everything we talk about- thode...2024-07-1501 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthCommunication Tips for Women- How to Use Biases in Your Favour ft. Sanjana ChowhanThis 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 400 individuals in the art of confident and clear communication. More than a coach, Sanjana is a catalyst for change, particularly championing transparency and vulnerability in communication among women. She advocates for recognising and valuing one's self-worth, elevating communication from a mere skill...2024-06-0542 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthSimple Things I Do for My Mental Health- Mental Health Month SpecialWe 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 keeping my sanity. I don’t do all of them daily and even you don’t have to follow all of them or any of them. Do what you feel like. Take thi...2024-05-1529 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthScared of Selling? Listen to This to Shift Your Thinking about Sales ft. Ishita KhattarI 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 Khattar in this episode.Ishita is a corporate lawyer turned business mentor and coach. She also has her own podcast Dream Life Collective...2024-05-0139 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow Little Fixes Has Changed My Life and My Favourite Podcasting Tools- Behind the ScenesThis 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 to produce this podcast.The Journey of Little Fixes so farHow I have evolved as a podcaster and as a humanSome insights & rants about the podcasting industryMy favourite podcasting toolsLots of gratitude and lo...2024-04-1733 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthFree Mental Health Counseling with Helplines- How It Works and How It Helps ft. Muktaa Mental Health HelplineTrigger 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 counsellors listen to you and provide the right guidance. Many women are unsure about reaching out to such helplines so in this episode I am speaking with a person who works with a mental health helpline called Muktaa.Shreya...2024-04-1036 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthManifestation, Neuroscience and a Simple Way to Manifest Your DesiresManifestation 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 confusions will be cleared in this episode.My guest Sanaya Chaturvedi is an aligned manifestation coach and the visionary behind India's first manifestation brand, Manifest My Dreams. She will explain--why manifestation is scientific...2024-03-2050 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth7 Women Share the Sassiest Thing They have Done- Women’s Day SpecialWe 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 women shared the sassiest thing they did after becoming moms- https://littlefixescollective.com/8-women-share-the-sassiest-thing-they-did-after-becoming-moms/Shownotes- https://littlefixescollective.com/145/Use my special link https://zencastr.com/?via=maitri to save 30% off yo...2024-03-0617 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMe and My Husband Answer Random Fun Questions- Wedding Anniversary SpecialThis 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 some interesting 'would you rather' questions, we talked about many things that have made us what we are today as a couple.This one is fun so let’s laugh together.Before jumping int...2024-02-2127 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Talk to Kids About Death and How Do We Adults Come to Terms with It ft. Author Nandita BasuSensitive 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 first book, received wide critical acclaim. Her latest book is Starry Starry Night.Nandita’s definition of death is quite interesting and we’ll talk about how we adults can come to terms with it before...2024-02-0743 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMy 2024 Plans- Secret Project, Word of the Year, Podcast’s Tarot and MoreA 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://zencastr.com/?via=maitri to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.Support the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitrivermaConnect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Email me- litt...2024-01-2408 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthOn Reading for Kids and Adults ft. Author Menaka RamanLast 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 or turn your child into one but if you feel that reading can help your kids in some ways and you want them to become interested in reading then this episode...2024-01-1036 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthTake These 5 Tips with You in 2024- A Compilation of the Best Ideas Shared on Little Fixes This YearIn 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-Psychiatrist and Therapist Dr. Era Dutta’s tip for those who can’t meditate-yoga instructor and spine specialist Shashi Sarda’s tip for your bone and joint health-Clinical psychologist Prachi Vaishya’s suggestion to save y...2023-12-2020 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Align Your Purpose and Passion with Your Career ft. Vibha Kagzi, Founder ReachIvy.comWe 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 of ups and downs and how she found her calling with ReachIvy. ReachIvy.com is a premium online education and career advisory for students. This episode will make you understand the importance of the j...2023-12-0658 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMy 6 Years Old and I Interview Each Other- Mom-Daughter Podcast InterviewThis is a cute, fun and very sweet episode where me and my daughter are just talking to each other and asking each other interesting questions. It shows how innocent kids are. There are many adorable bloopers because well...you know why. Tune in for ‘awww moments’ and smiles.Please follow Little Fixes on your podcast app and rate and review us on spotify and apple podcasts. It helps a lot.Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/129/Use my special link https://zencastr.com/?via=maitri to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid...2023-11-1521 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthBuilding a Skincare Brand in India ft. Bhavana Doshi, Founder Pure BubblesI am super thrilled to be speaking to Bhavana Doshi, the founder of one of my favourite skincare brands Pure Bubbles. Bhavana Doshi started her career in marketing before commercially launching Pure Bubbles in 2021.In this episode, we’ll not only go behind the scenes of launching and scaling a business but we’ll also talk about Bhavana’s life mantras, a day in her life, motherhood and everything else that makes her what she is today.I’ve learnt plenty from her and I’m sure that you’ll also take away a lot from her jou...2023-11-0843 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWelcome to Little Fixes Podcast with Maitri VermaHey sassy naari! Welcome to Little Fixes, your mental health and personal growth podcast. I am Maitri, a social media professional, a mother and a simple yet sassy woman just like you. This podcast is a reminder that ‘You Matter’. Join us for sweet, simple & practical ideas that help you in Transforming Into Your Best Self.Please do follow little fixes on your podcast app and rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for your support.As women, we are always busy and overlook many big, small and extremely important parts of o...2023-07-1300 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthStubborn Weight and Stomach Issues Bugging You? Here’s What Helped Me- Maitri’s Fixes- 109I have had good health till my early 30s but now one or other health trouble keeps popping. So, I took a gut cleanse and dropped 2 kilos in about 2 weeks but that’s not all- Some aspects of my health have changed for the better and I reveal everything in this episode-- What health problems I had- What I did to improve my health through healing my gut- What I did during the gut cleanse- How the cleanse helped me-Which habits I plan to kee...2023-05-0512 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWhen You Never Have Enough Time- Time Poverty Mindset- Maitri’s Fixes- 105Do you also feel that you have many things to do but not enough time to do them? I feel the same and this feeling is called time-poverty. Time-poverty negatively affects people, especially mothers. It can impact mental as well as physical wellbeing.In this episode, I share my experiences about feeling time-poor and what helps me in managing my time and this feeling. You’re going to have so many aha moments and get some good ideas as well. So let’s talk!Episode 98 about True Self-Care with Psychologist Ipsita Chatterjee- https://maitrisconfetti.com/self...2023-03-0514 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthBangalore Move Update, 2022 Review and 2023 Plans- Maitri’s Fixes- 101In this short, solo episode, I talk about how the last year went and what are some of the things I want to do this year. This episode is ‘snack for thought’ for you and there’s a lot coming your way in 2023 on Little Fixes. There’s also a sweet, little guest in this episode. Let’s catch up over a hot cuppa 😀Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/101/Music Credit- Epidemic SoundSupport the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitrivermaConnect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Email me- l...2023-01-0510 min
Ace the Sales - Simplifying Selling for Women EntrepreneursHow to sell effectively through social media? - Maitri VermaAre you on Social Media? Well, who isn\'t? It has changed selling dynamics and helped businesses reach a vast audience and increase their sales.But, your boundaries can blur when you start with Personal Branding on social media. Our guest Maitri Verma says it is essential to establish boundaries and decide which parts of your life you want to share on the platforms. Also, stay authentic but only follow people who inspire you and do not trigger you!Key Points to remember while selling on Social MediaIdentify your customers\' p...2022-12-1435 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMaitri’s Fixes- Turned 36, Yet to Figure Life Out, What’s Helping Me- 97In my 20s, I used to think that I would feel more settled once I am in my 30s but that didn’t happen. Yes, I am more experienced and wiser but have different challenges now. Join me as I talk about the challenges I am facing in this season of my life (I bet, you’ll relate). I am trying some new ideas to tackle the challenges and this episode has them as well. Let’s do life together :)Dhru Purohit’s podcast episode I have mentioned (It’s episode 259 not 70. Pardon the mistake...2022-09-0512 min
Pops in a PodEP 131 - Revisiting Parenting during festivals with Maitri VermaIn this Throwback episode, Peter Pop and Nadir Pop revisit an episode from 2 years ago where they were joined by fellow podcaster Maitri Verma of the Little Fixes Podcast. Maitri shares how she celebrated her lockdown birthday, her experiences with her daughter during the festive season and more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadi...2022-08-1635 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMaitri's Fixes- How I Made Best Friends in My 30s Despite Having Social Anxiety- 95Starting a new series- Maitri's Fixes. In these very short solo episodes, I share about my life, experiences and learnings with the aim of helping you in upgrading your life.Making friends has been difficult for me as I am not someone who initiates conversations or even makes her presence felt in social interactions. I fear that I will do or say something to embarrass myself. I am also not good at keeping in touch because I fear that the other person might be occupied and my call or message will annoy them.Even though I...2022-08-0509 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthDo You Also Take Your Health for Granted? Listen to This Cancer Survivor's Story of Realization and Grit- 48We women are guilty of ignoring our own health too often. We always worry about others and God forbid if something happens to us, we go in self pity mode. To help you in coming out of this ignorance, I invited Breast cancer survivor Dilpreet Kaur Dua to talk about her fight with the illness. She talks about how she coped with it, what kept her going and what did she learn from the ailment.In other news, your Little Fixes Podcast is turning one on 11th December! To thank you for your support, we are celebrating...2020-12-0930 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Improve Your Influence and Motivate Your Kids to Do What They Should be Doing- 47Engaging kids while you work, managing tantrums before they start, in-the-moment parenting, informed parenting, effectively responding to your child, constructive approaches to comparison. I will be speaking to Dr. Pallavi Rao Chaturvedi about this and more. She is the vice president of the Early Childhood Association. She is also the founder of Brainy Bear preschools. Tune in to make parenting a little less complicated.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Little Fixes Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlefixespodcast/ Connect with Dr. Pallavi Rao Ch...2020-12-0236 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthI Am Not Good Enough- How to Manage Imposter Syndrome- 46You just got the Best Employee Award and instead of feeling happy, you are feeling that it was just a stroke of luck or maybe you even question your boss’s decision making capabilities. You are not alone, even the most accomplished people especially women feel like this everyday. This psychological phenomenon in which people are unable to internalize their accomplishments is known as Imposter Syndrome.In this episode, I have Life Coach Katerina Folkman with me who explains what is imposter syndrome, how it hurts you and how you can heal from it. She shares some wo...2020-11-2538 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Set Your Kids for Success by Letting Them Be- 45Always looking for new learning activities for kids? New classes to join, new things to learn? We have all done that because we want our kids to succeed in a way we want. We push them to do things that other kids are doing. Soon, our kids also leave their creativity behind and want to be like everyone else.What if we gave them freedom, let them explore what they like and then do what they want. Such kids are more likely to succeed later in life even in the most conventional things.To discuss...2020-11-1832 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthRegret or Failure- What Are You Scared Of- 44In this episode, I am speaking to Farah Nathani Menzies, Co-founder of The Mumum Co, a brand of healthy snacks for kids. She shares all about how she moved from her full-time job to a business. Starting a business is more than just an idea and then keeping it going successfully is a different thing altogether. She shows you how it’s done and what it takes. We also talk about her personal life, her inspirations and so much more to inspire you.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Lit...2020-11-1131 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow These Indian Fathers Ensure Equal Parenting and Why It Is Important- 43Ideally, there should be no need for the term ‘Equal Parenting’ but there is because very few fathers are completely involved in the upbringing of their kids. I spoke to Nadir Kanthawala and Peter Kotikalapudi of Pops in a Pod Podcast about how and why they make sure that they give as much time to their kids as their wives. They make many important points in this fun conversation which every parent should listen to.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Little Fixes Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/l...2020-11-0440 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthBody Positivity, Mental Health and Happiness- A Candid Conversation with Komal Narang from My Happinesz- 42We all have talked about body positivity at some point but these conversations aren’t complete until we talk about all shapes and sizes without giving advantage to any of them. It simply means normalizing all body types rather than saying plus size or even ‘minus’ size for that matter. To talk about this in detail, I invited well-known blogger and influencer Komal Narang to share her experiences of body shaming and how she deals with it. I admire how honest she is and openly shares her thoughts. You will love her even more after listening to this conversation. We are...2020-10-2851 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthRaising a Strong-Willed Child and Keeping Your Sanity- 41We want our kids to be mentally strong but do we really support them in being strong-willed? Most of us unknowingly make them fragile by the way we deal with them. If you want your child to be able to control their emotions, it’s time to take action and this episode gives you the steps. Strength based psychologist Sidhika Goenka discusses everyday situations where we can react differently to help our kids in being more determined. Listen in for ideas to raise mentally strong kids ready for the world. Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram htt...2020-10-2133 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth6 Ayurveda Hacks You Need for a Healthier Life- 40Following an ayurvedic lifestyle might seem like a big deal to you but it’s very simple as you will find out in this episode. Ayurveda lover and teacher Amrita Kaur is here to make ayurveda accessible. In this episode, she talks about the different ayurvedic body types and how Ayurveda can benefit them. She shares easy tips to improve your periods & your hair, teeth and eyes. We talk about lifestyle tweaks that you can follow right now for your and your kids’ health. You can’t afford to miss this one.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https...2020-10-0741 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthPodcasting in India- 9 Things I have learnt in 9 Months- 39Having your own podcast is fun- you can send your message to a lot of people in your own voice. There are many benefits of having a podcast and starting it is easy. In this episode, I have shared what I have learnt in the 9 months of my journey as a podcaster. It will help you especially if you are an aspiring podcaster.As a fun bonus, there is a small interview of my 3 years old daughter. You will love it too. Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/2020-09-3014 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth8 Women Share the Sassiest Thing They Did after Becoming Moms- 38How often do you feel limited by motherhood? I am sure that you felt this way at many points in your journey as a mom. It’s normal to feel like this due to the way we have been conditioned. Still, it’s a limiting belief that being a mother stops you from expanding your wings. To prove my point, I spoke to some fabulous women who keep exploring new opportunities. I asked them about the sassiest thing they did after they became a mom- something they never imagined they would be able to do post motherhood but they actu...2020-09-2318 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Take Better Photos for Instagram- 37We all want to take better photographs whether it’s for Instagram, for sharing with family or for making memories but not all of us know how. Little changes in framing, composition and styling etc. make a lot of difference. This difference can establish you as a better content creator and will help you in making more impact on the gram. In this episode, Photographer and Blogger Shweta Tanwar Mukherjee shares her tips for clicking better pictures. She also talks about the common mistakes many people make while clicking whether you are using your phone or your DSLR. So, if...2020-09-1639 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth5 Secrets to Living Your Dreams- 36As women, most of us are told that we are not good enough. These words become our thoughts and we learn to hold ourselves back. We all need a support system that understands us and lifts us up. This prompted Business Consultant Roshni Khanna to found WE Tribe which is a platform for women entrepreneurs to find resources and support. In this chat, she talks about why it is important for women to find what they love and how they can live the life of their dreams.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/2020-09-0937 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow Ruchi Sachdev Changed the Kids Fashion Scene in India- Sustainable Luxury, Styling Ideas and More- 35How do you pick clothes for your kids? How much of their life do you share online? How conscious are you about what you blog about? This episode will give you some food for thought and it might ruffle a few feathers because the guest here, Ruchi Sachdev from The Blog of Ruchi is very blunt when it comes to speaking her mind. Seeing her success, you will agree that her ideas are working and you might get some inspiration. Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Little Fi...2020-09-0242 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthThis One Thing Will Keep You Fit for Life- 34How to lose weight? How to lose belly fat? The not so secret solution is to start working for it. Not just cardio, you need to start strength training for results that last you a lifetime. Weight training is not just lifting dumbbells and it doesn’t help you only in looking toned. As you get older, the regular functioning of your body depends on how much muscle mass you have and weight training helps in building that. In this episode, fitness trainer Ishav Lamba Mehta shares everything you need to know about strength training- its benefits and how to...2020-08-2648 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthA Day in the Life of Celebrity Mom Chhavi Mittal- How She Does It All- 33Can I scream with happiness? Super excited to welcome the first celebrity guest of Little Fixes Podcast- Well-known Actor and Influencer Chhavi Mittal Hussein. I have followed her journey from 'Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai' many years ago to ‘SIT’ now. I was so nervous before interviewing her but she put me at ease with her simplicity.In this episode, she shares what a day in her life looks like and how she manages so much. Her time management hacks will help you and her experiences will make you realize that she is also a regular mom doin...2020-08-1931 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth3 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Kids and How to Correct Them- 32Should I give iron supplements to my baby? Is my kid getting all the nutrients? Is milk essential? There’s so much that moms worry about and this episode has answers to your frequently asked questions about kids’ nutrition.Nutritionist Elina Wadia busts myths and shares facts. Tune in to find out effective ways to improve your child’s health.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/Little Fixes Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlefixespodcast/Connect with Elina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/momfunda/Diet...2020-08-1248 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthLet’s Catch Up- What I Did during the Break and What’s Next- 31And I am back with loads of amazing stuff! In this episode, I share what all I did during the 3-week break and what is coming up on Little Fixes Podcast, your very own audio lifestyle magazine. I also answer the same fun questions I ask most of my guests towards the end of each episode. So, let’s catch up real quick and get set for more. Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram Little Fixes Podcast on Facebook My personal Instagram page Shownotes2020-08-0514 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthStart and Grow Your Business like Anamika Sureka- Successful Blogger to Successful Entrepreneur- 30You can’t earn a stable income from home. You can’t run a successful business from home. All these are things of the past. Anamika Sureka, veteran beauty blogger and now a makeup brand owner is proof. She was preparing for bank exams but couldn’t clear them but better things were in store. She started a beauty blog in 2009 then started her YouTube channel and now owns a thriving makeup brush brand. Tune in to listen to her story of growth, lots of motivation and some simple business ideas you can try.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Ins...2020-07-0832 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow This Stay-At-Home Mom Turned Her Hobby Into Opportunity- 29Little Fixes is trying hard to motivate you these days. Today, I am talking to Monika Saha, a food-blogger and a mom. Monika is a very simple girl from a simple background. She finds cooking therapeutic and turned her love for cooking into a very popular micro-blog and now a full-fledged blog too. Tune in to listen to her story and to find out her top 5 tips to grow on Instagram.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on InstagramLittle Fixes Podcast on FacebookShownotesConnect with Monika SahaMusic...2020-07-0131 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWe Quit Our 'Safe' Jobs to Find Our Callings- 28Yes, to discover not to pursue. I worked in a government bank which is a very secure job with perks. Still, I quit because I wasn't happy there and no, I didn't have a plan.Today, I talk to Deepa Sadashivam who did the same. In this episode, we chat about our choices, the reasons behind them and what we feel about our decisions. We also talk about finding our way towards what we want to do.It's a heartfelt conversation punctuated with motivation and giggles. By the way, Deepa is a fantastic writer. Tune...2020-06-2431 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthDance Loving Moms and Kids! Hit 'Play' for Everything Dance- 27We Indians love to dance whether we are pros or have two left feet. It doesn’t matter anyway. If you enjoy dancing or want to explore dancing as a career for yourself or for your kids, this is the episode for you. This talk with Aditi Kaushiva from The Dance Bible is a delight for every dance lover.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram Little Fixes Podcast on FacebookShownotesConnect with The Dance BibleMusic CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael Krux 2020-06-1730 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthConfused about Resuming Job Post Baby? A Mom Shares What Helped Her Decide- 26Going back to work after motherhood is one of the toughest decisions a mom makes. You don’t want to leave the baby but you also want to keep working. This episode might help you decide. Full Time corporate employee and a well-known mom-blogger Karuna Sud shares her experience of joining work post having her daughter. She talks about what helped her make the choice and what keeps her going. We also talk a little bit about blogging. Hit ‘Play’ right now for some guidance if you are contemplating going back to work or just to listen to this heart...2020-06-1041 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMake Your Money Work for You- Money Management Simplified- 25Do you think that you need to know about investing money only if you are earning? This episode will make you think again. I speak with Financial Consultant Sonam Jauhri who talks about the basics of investing money- even small amounts. She explains how you can start saving and growing your money. The simple tips discussed are useful for every woman whether you are earning or not. Investing wisely is even more important in these uncertain times of Covid. Tune in for easy to understand financial advice.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on InstagramLittle Fixes Podcast...2020-06-0332 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthAnti-Ageing Simplified for Busy Moms- 24It’s so confusing to choose the right skincare products and even more confusing to pick anti-ageing products. Continuing from where we left in the last episode, dermatologist Dr. Ankita Sangwan tells you all about caring for skin around eyes and neck-sagging. She also talks about DIY skincare, pigmentation and effects of sugar on skin. You will get product recommendations and find out what brands don’t want you to know. You will love this episode so tune in now.You can find the links to the products mentioned in the episode in shownotes.Connect with...2020-05-2740 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthSkincare Simplified for Busy Moms- What a Dermatologist Suggests- 23No mom has time for 10-step Korean skin care and even if you do, there’s no need. In this episode, I speak to Dermatologist Dr. Ankita Sangwan who busts popular skin care myths, suggests one skincare product that everyone should have, tells the basic skincare steps and so much more. This episode will change your skincare game so there’s no way you should miss this. Hit ‘Play’ now!Connect with @littlefixespodcast on InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookShownotesConnect with Ankita Music CreditIntro Underlay...2020-05-2038 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthGrow on Instagram on Your Own Terms- Real Talk with Top Mom Blogger Saru Mukherjee Sharma- 22What does it take to become the top Instagram 'influencer' in your niche? Should you focus on pictures or on captions? Should you worry about the algorithm and hashtags? Working with brands, finding success, getting rejected and a lot more. India’s top mom blogger Saru Mukherjee Sharma from Diapers and Lipsticks talks about her journey from a small town to being a successful blogger. Tune in to this fun, chatty episode to find out how this Sassy Naari did it and how you can.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookSh...2020-05-1340 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthLife in This Crazy Time- How I Am Dealing- 21Before we start, let’s take a moment to appreciate the new pink look of Little Fixes :)Now, this is a chatty episode where I talk about the mini makeover of Little Fixes and more importantly about what is helping me sail through these crazy times of Covid. A little about time management, a little about fitness and a little about parenting. Let’s talk about our feelings.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookShownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/21/Email us- littlefixespodcast@gmail.com Music...2020-05-0617 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth5 Fabulous Podcasts that Inspire Me- 20Being a podcast junkie, I subscribe to at least 15 podcasts. Some of them are so good that you too NEED to listen to them for motivation and getting new ideas. Listen in to find out my favourites and they might become your go-to as well. For links to these podcasts, please visit the shownotes.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on InstagramLittle Fixes Facebook Music CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael KruxSupport the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitrivermaConnect with @littlefixespodcast o...2020-04-2210 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Make Kids Interested in Reading Independently + Book Recommendations- 19Want your child to start reading early? You can introduce letters to your kids at an early age and gradually introduce 2-letter and 3-letter words without pressuring them. In this episode, Parenting Counselor and Artist Mukta Makhijani Basandani talks about how she introduced English alphabet to her daughter and how her girl started reading before the age of 4 years. Mukta also recommends some amazing books and where she gets them from at a cheap price. Tune in now!Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram Little Fixes FacebookShownotesConnect with Mukta2020-04-1528 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthA Very Filmy Love Story and How This Couple is Helping Marriages- 18They met in a club then at a small bar then at a lounge and finally decided to get married. If this isn’t film-y enough, listen in to find out what happened next.This is the story of Akshay and Siddhi who run a first of its kind Indian community for married couples- That Husband Stuff. In the episode full of fun banter, they also talk about why and how they started this community and how it can help you.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookShownotes...2020-04-0839 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthYou Are Creative- Listen In for Proof- 17We moms push our interests at the back while raising our kids. When kids grow up, they find their own world and then we feel empty and even resent the fact that our kids didn’t let us pursue our passion. But, did your kids actually ask you to stop? They didn’t.In this episode, I talk with Monika Shrimal, a paper-artist who found her true interest after motherhood and started pursuing it actively after having two kids under the age of two. Here. she shares her story and inspires us to work on our interests and...2020-04-0136 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthYour Ticket to Better Relationships- 16Our mental health is as important as physical but it’s often ignored and less talked about. A small incident can change how we see the world and such perspective limits our potential. One toxic relationship makes us feel incomplete. We need to acknowledge every feeling we have and come out of the negatives for a more accomplished life. In this episode, consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Priyanka Yadav talks about the most common mental health problems and how we can overcome them. Listen in for a healthier relationship with yourself and with others.Connect with Little Fixes on In...2020-03-2530 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow My Life Changed Post Motherhood- Good, Not So Good and Transforming- 15It's Idhaya's 3rd birthday and she is making an appearance on the Podcast!Being a parent was not in my plan but still I gave it a chance and life has turned in a new direction. Motherhood has changed me in ways I never thought were possible. In this episode, I talk about all the changes and why I am happy with them. Listen in for some positivity and to know me a little more.Connect with Little Fixes on InstagramLittle Fixes Facebook ShownotesMy Personal Instagram Page2020-03-1814 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthEasy Ideas for Sustainable Living and Raising Eco-Conscious Kids- 14Do you know how long it takes for biodegradable wipes to degrade? Or even the simplest things like vegetable peels become non-biodegradable when mixed with plastic waste? With ever increasing load on earth, how safe is our kids’ future? How can we make kids conscious about their environment without being preachy? Why and how should you make your periods eco-friendly?Anita Goyal, a ‘sustainable-mother’ shares some very simple ideas, we can follow towards making our lifestyles sustainable. Such changes are very slow so start right now with little things. Click ‘Play’ to find out how.Connect wi...2020-03-1131 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWant Your Kids to be Better Learners? Start with Handwriting Improvement-13What happens when a child is asked to write at the age of 3 years or sometimes even less? Many such kids have poor handwriting or worse- fear of writing and even learning. You can assess a leader from their signature so it’s sure that how you form letters reflects your personality.Even though, we want our kids to have beautiful handwriting, we often overlook its basics. In this episode, handwriting expert, Namrata Ranka talks about the benefits of good handwriting and how you can help your children with this. Tune in now!Connect with Lit...2020-03-0427 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthSpilling the Beans about Our Very Indian Marriages- Stories of 4 Indian Women- 12Every marriage is different and more so in India where you see a whole spectrum of marriages from love to arranged and everything in between. Here, me and my 3 friends share the stories of our marriages, what makes them work and what we fight about. This one is a rib-tickler so get ready to roll on the floor while agreeing or disagreeing with us.Connect with Little Fixes on InstagramLittle Fixes Facebook Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/how-we-met-our-husbands/Connect with NikkiConnect with PreetiConnect with Tripti2020-02-2642 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthJust 5 Minutes a Day for a Happier You- 11Self-love or self-care is a lot more than a trip to a spa and you need just 5 minutes everyday to start discovering it. In this episode, meditation teacher Ruchika tells us about the importance of meditation and how anyone can practice it. She breaks the biggest myths around meditation. Spoiler alert- meditation is not the absence of thoughts.Tune in now to take control of your emotions and your life.Connect with Little Fixes on Instagram Little Fixes on Facebook ShownotesConnect with Ruchika Music Cre...2020-02-1940 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthNot Feeling Romantic After Baby? Hit Play- 10Love and romance take a backseat once you become a parent. You never have enough time and energy to even think about your husband. It’s the story of every couple but there is scope to bring back the spark. In this episode, Personal Development Coach Katerina Folkman gives some practical tips to spice up your love life even when you are always busy. Tune inLittle Fixes InstagramLittle Fixes Facebook ShownotesConnect with KaterinaMusic CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael Kru...2020-02-1232 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthInstagram Dos and Don’ts- The Basics You Should Follow- 9Want to know the secret behind ethical engagement, connection and growth on Instagram? Whether you have 10 or 10K followers on Instagram, sticking to some basics is always a good idea. In this episode, I talk about dos and don’ts that will help you in every step of being a professional Instagrammer.Little Fixes InstagramLittle Fixes Facebook ShownotesMy Personal Instagram Page- Music CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael KruxSupport the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitrivermaConn...2020-02-0523 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHelping Your Kids Enjoy Learning + Being a Calmer Parent- 8You don’t need to do elaborate learning activities with your kid to start early learning. A few changes in your daily life can have a positive impact on their growth and desire to learn. In this episode, Educator and TEDx speaker Vaishali K makes Montessori simple. She also talks about how you can tweak your approach to be a calmer and happier parent. Hit 'Play'Little Fixes InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookShownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/helping-your-kids-enjoy-learning/Vaishali’s InstagramVaishali’s BlogMentioned Resources-nickav...2020-01-2935 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthSo, Your Girl Likes Pink? Gender Neutral and Equal Parenting Simplified- 7Is it wrong if your girl likes pink? Is equal parenting not for SAHMs? Your bubble is about to burst in this hilarious chat full of simple ideas. There is also some inside info for bloggers and lots more. I chat with popular blogger and pioneer of modern Indian parenting, Shubhreet Kaur.Little Fixes InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookConnect with ShubhreetShownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/gender-neutral-and-equal-parenting/Music CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael KruxSupport the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ma...2020-01-2239 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthPricing Your Services and Budgeting Plus Blogging Tips- 6Struggling with how to price your freelance services? It can be challenging and there are a lot of factors to be considered. Freelance Digital Marketer Preeti Sharma has tips for you. She also has some must follow advice for bloggers. Listen to this chat for many ideas and giggles.Little Fixes InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookConnect with PreetiShownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/pricing-your-freelance-services-in-indiaMusic CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael KruxSupport the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitrivermaCo...2020-01-1526 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow and Where to Find Freelance Work Opportunities in India- 5Freelancing is an attractive career option especially for SAHMs. Most of us have a skill we can monetize; we just don't know how to go about it. In this episode, Preeti, a successful freelance social media marketer tells you all about freelancing in India and how you can start. Take notes.Little Fixes InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookConnect with PreetiShownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/freelance-work-opportunities-in-india/Music CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael KruxSupport the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitriverma2020-01-0827 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthStory Behind Little Fixes and 2020 Goals- 4Behind the scenes. Host Maitri tells you why she started Little Fixes. She reveals who and what has helped her. Join in this fun little chat for some inside info about how a podcast episode is made. Want to be a guest here? DM us on IG or FB Little Fixes InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookShownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/story-behind-little-fixes-podcast/Music CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael KruxSupport the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitrivermaConnect with @littlefixespodcast on I...2020-01-0113 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthCreating a Community, Building Trust and Finding Your Niche- 3Have a question about fashion, lifestyle, beauty or parenting? You can find answers on Mummy Ka Pitara, a mom-community on Instagram. This one-of-a-kind close-knit community of mothers finds solutions to all your problems. Hit Play to know how Nikki did it and how you can find your own voice. Little Fixes InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookConnect with NikkiShownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/creating-a-community/Music CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael KruxSupport the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitriverma2019-12-2520 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthEasy and Practical Postpartum Fitness Tips + All about Supplements- 2In continuation with last episode, this episode will tell you how you can start your fitness journey. Health Coach Ritu has practical tips and easy at-home exercise ideas. Hit Play for Dos and Don’ts of Diastasis Recti and why you might need nutritional supplements. Little Fixes InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookConnect with RituShownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/easy-and-practical-postpartum-fitness-tips/Music CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael KruxSupport the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitrivermaConnect with @littl...2019-12-1824 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWhy Your Tummy Didn't Go In Post-Partum: Fitness for Moms- 1Before you aspire for the ‘perfect body’, hit Play. Ritu, an ex-army officer has practical fitness tips for moms. She talks about Diastasis Recti which is common but you probably don't know about it. Ritu has gone from fit to overweight and back to being fit. Part 2 will be out next weekLittle Fixes InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookConnect with RituShownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/postpartum-fitness/Music CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael KruxSupport the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitri...2019-12-1027 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWelcome! No Filters PleaseTired of unactionable ideas and tips? With Little Fixes Podcast, host Maitri is trying to bring practical ideas for regular women in India. This podcast will have everything a modern Indian woman wants. In this episode, Maitri shares some stories from her life and tells you what is waiting for you in the upcoming episodes. Let’s hang out together!Little Fixes InstagramLittle Fixes FacebookShownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/podcast-for-indian-women/Music CreditIntro Underlay- Kevin MacleodOutro Underlay- Rafael KruxSupport the Podcast- https://www.b...2019-12-0907 min