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Chai Across GenerationsEpisode 38: 3 Things We Love And Hate About The HolidaysWe’re back! We share some life updates that have kept us from the podcast in recent weeks. With the holidays right around the corner, we also talk about the top 3 things we love and hate about the holidays including music, expectations, and the act of giving. 🍿 WHERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/evQ5XnrpI10🔗 NONPROFITS MENTIONED BY PREVIOUS GUESTS👩🏽💻 MannMukti - https://www.mannmukti.org/👩🏽💻 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Reserve - https://www.turpentinecreek.org/👩🏽💻 Apna Ghar - https://www.apnaghar.org/🎊 HOLIDAY SONGS🎵 "White Christmas" by Otis Redding - https://youtu.be/x_k5skKLwb8?si=p...
2023-12-1638 min
Chai Across GenerationsEpisode 35: Mental Health Stories That Inspire Hope And HealingWe all have things that affects our mental health, and it can feel very vulnerable to share them with others. In this episode, Abhjith Ravinutala joins the show for an inspiring, vulnerable, and courageous conversation about mental health. He shares his personal experiences with mental health, how the loss of a loved one led him to create MannMukti, and how the perception of mental health has changed over the years within the South Asian community. We also explore Abhjith's love for writing and his passion for creating or understanding a modern version of Hinduism. Join us for a deeply...
2023-10-161h 37
Redefining ABCDLarger Than Us: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma (w/ Anjali Badrinath)In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha interview Anjali Badrinath - a recent graduate from the College of New Jersey in clinical mental health counseling. They dive into aspects of generation trauma - what that may look like, how the conversations occur with different relationships (elders, younger family members, etc.), and how first-generation/second-generation South Asian Americans can start finding ways of breaking that generational cycle. While they discuss different mental health issues, they also talk about the available resources and what clinical mental health counseling is so people can differentiate the different types of professionals...
2023-06-0747 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastSetting Boundaries w/ Marisa Nagin & Nisha DesaiMany of us struggle with setting boundaries in our personal and professional lives, and as a result, we can end up feeling resentful, and even burnt out. Setting boundaries is not always easy, but it's essential for our well-being and happiness. It's a skill that requires practice, patience, and self-awareness.
Kirandeep & Drishti are joined by Nisha Desai, co-founder of Anise Health, and Marisa Nagin, LMFT to explore what it means to set boundaries, why it's important, real-life examples, and some tips + insight to help you cultivate healthy boundaries and empower you.
2023-03-2245 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastWhat STUTZ saidThe podcast team reacts to the Netflix documentary STUTZ featuring candid conversations between actor Jonah Hill and his therapist Phil Stutz.
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2023-02-0326 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS4 Ep6 Chasing Kindness!South Asian youth are doing their part in breaking the stigma associated with mental health. In this episode students are discussing some common issues that can affect emotional wellbeing of community youth, how generational and cultural gaps can impact their mental health and what can be done to uphold the message that our mental health is too precious to risk.
To find resources and information please Visit: nami.org/Home, MannMukti.org, www.humecenter.org. Sutter health.org. https://www.instagram.com/ucdmannmukti/
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2022-11-2931 min
Quantum LeapMental Health From A Students Perspective with Saumya Bharat, Vice President of MannMukti GSUSaumya is a first year graduate student at Emory university pursuing a degree in Public Health. She is in the Global Health department and doing a concentration in Infectious Diseases. Saumya graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in biology with a concentration in pre med. Her past research has been centered around alcoholism and HIV AIDS in Uganda and Alcoholism and IPV in the LGBTQ+ community. Saumya’s current research interests center around mental health, womens rights/health, alcoholism, and IPV specifically in underserved global communities. Currently she is interested in pursuing a career in healthcare consu...
2022-11-1339 min
Erasing ShameIntroduction: Encouraging Christian Asian Mental HealthIntroducing a new chapter of the Erasing Shame podcast, as we embark on a faith adventure to advance compassion and care for Asians and Asian Americans. Listen to how this nationwide initiative will bring together collaboration in our communities to help nearly a million people in experiencing the abundant life. https://youtu.be/QFKNP6bPv0Y Show Notes The mental health testimony of DJ Chuang https://djchuang.com/my2017/ #book MultiAsian.Church: A Future for Asian Americans in a Multiethnic World Asian American mental health podcasts Asians Do T...
2022-09-0120 min
Morning Sign InEpisode #4—Mental and Cognitive HealthWhile you may not think about it often, your brain is vital to practically everything you do. In fact, it’s what allows you to process and remember this podcast episode! While our physical health (the health of our bodies in general) rightfully receives lots of attention, the health of our brains should not be neglected either. Doing so can have serious consequences.
In this episode, join MSO at UCLA Co-Editor-in-Chief Dhruv Khosla and writers Mia Kim and Umiemah Farrukh as they discuss the importance of both mental and cognitive health. They explain key concepts, like what th...
2022-05-1614 min
The Okay DaysRace + Youth Mental Health with Prameela BooradaIn this episode, Prameela Boorada, Chief Growth Officer at MannMukti, a non-profit organization dedicated to removing the stigma surrounding South Asian mental health, joins The Okay Days to talk about race and youth mental health.Prameela is a social-impact storyteller with an artsy, entrepreneurial spirit. Growing up in India, she was raised on a wonderful selection of fables, mythology, biographies and experiences. Shortly after moving to the United States, she attended UC Davis and graduated with a degree in Quantitative Psychology. Through college, she suffered through several mental health issues and struggled to find culturally-competent re...
2022-04-2140 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastMelody & Identity w/ Jay AnandJay Anand wears many hats — musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, educator, even casual table tennis player. But the release of his latest project, a title track for the Netflix India film Loop Lapeta, landed him in a new role, one of advocating for and representing the transgender community. Jay sat down with hosts Kirandeep and Chaten to share how music has shaped his life and been a pillar for his mental health. #SpeakUp
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2022-03-3057 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastZarna Garg Brings the FunnyZarna Garg's journey from aunty to professional comedian is no laughing matter -- MannMukti podcaster Anand Jayanti reached out to her after she brought the house down at the Comedy Cellar in NYC, and she graciously treated the podcast team to the joy of sharing her passion with the world, the minefield of South Asian taboos, and tips in personal finance for the starving artist. Please listen, share, and #speakup!
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2022-02-191h 47
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastModern Love & Relationships w/ Dr. Vijayeta SinhFinding your definition of love in today's day and age is no small feat. With a click of a button or a swipe of a finger, you open up your hearts and your world. But how will you know that this is your person? How important is sexual chemistry or getting along with your partner's family? What can you do to build, maintain and cultivate a flourishing relationship that can last a lifetime? In this special Valentine's Day episode, producer Kirandeep is joined by her husband, Dhaarak, and Dr. Vijayeta Sinh, a psychologist and relationship resiliency expert to answer...
2022-02-071h 06
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastImposter Syndrome w/ Divya RobinMany of us have experienced Imposter Syndrome at some point during our life. It can manifest as feelings of self-doubt, self-criticism, or critical comparisons to others that make us feel inadequate and out of place. In this podcast episode, Chaten and Kirandeep chat with Divya Robin, MHC to discuss scenarios and phases of life in which Imposter Syndrome can rear its head, understand what it really is, who can be affected by it, and how we can equip ourselves to manage it.
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2022-01-2543 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastThe Impact of Body ImageMany external experiences can shape our perception of how we view our bodies. Drishti and Kirandeep share an intimate and vulnerable conversation with counseling psychologist Dr. Rakhi Sen to talk about the spectrum of effect our body image can have on our lives and at the extremes can even lead to body dysmorphia or disordered eating.
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2022-01-121h 15
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastReal Talk: Home for the Holidays!Going home for the holiday can mean drastic changes to our personal space and emotional space. The MannMukti PodSquad share their experiences of going home for the holidays, how they deal with personal questions from family and friends, and how to deal with the lack of personal space!
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2021-12-2137 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastTHERAPY SERIES - Episode 2: Therapy FAQsIn this second episode of the THERAPY SERIES, Dr. Rakhi Sen sat down with producer, Drishti, to answer your therapy-related FAQS.
How do I know if I need a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, a just a hot shower or a walk in the park? How do I know if your therapist is right for me? How can I help a friend that might need some support? And more!
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2021-12-0942 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastTHERAPY SERIES - Episode 1: Mom & Dad, I want to seek therapyIn this first episode of THERAPY SERIES, Dr. Rakhi Sen is back for a chat with our producer Drishti, to help us learn how to navigate the conversation with our parents and family members on starting therapy and why this conversation can be so challenging.
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2021-12-0221 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastReal Talk: Brown Parent ThingsThe MannMukti PodSquad discusses their personal experiences in navigating difficult conversations with brown parents.
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2021-11-151h 01
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastA Path Forward: Farewell Abhijith!Join Abhijith, Sri, and Anand, as they reflect on where we have come from as an organization and where we will go, to mark our first transition of leadership from Abhijith to Sri. This episode may or may not contain a Karan Johar inspired lightning round, wherein we discuss underwear preferences among other things!
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2021-11-0443 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastReal Talk: Mental Health STIGMA w/ The MannMukti PodsquadThe MannMukti PodSquad is back with another episode of Real Talk, a series where our team of hosts chats on hot topics surrounding mental health!
In this episode, you will hear Audria, Anand, Drishti and Kirandeep speak on the topic of MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA; what they feel is the root cause, their personal experiences and how they believe we can break this cycle. Press play!
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2021-10-2142 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastUncovering Trauma w/ Dr. Rakhi Sen*TRIGGER WARNING*: Trauma, sexual assault, bullying & self-harm.
In this episode, MannMukti Podcast hosts Kirandeep & Drishti speak with licensed psychologist Dr. Rakhi Sen to uncover the different types of trauma, intergenerational trauma, common misconceptions, how to recognize when trauma may be negatively affecting you and how to start the process of healing trauma.
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2021-10-0140 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastReal Talk w/The MannMukti PodSquad: Meet the Team!Tune in to our new series Real Talk w/The MannMukti PodSquad where the podcast team engages in discussion on hot topics in mental health. On this episode, you will hear producers Anand, Audria, Chaten, and Kirandeep ask a series of questions to get to know each other and for you to get to know us. Press play to meet the team!
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2021-09-1249 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastPyaar Ki Jeeth (Love Wins) w/ Parag & VaibhavIn a follow-up interview, Parag Mehta & Vaibhav Jain share the details of the challenge to register their same-sex marriage in India and their role in breaking down the stigma and inequalities of marriage within the LGBTQ+ community.
Hosted by: Audria & Kirandeep
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2021-07-3043 min
MannMukti: Mental Health Podcast"Kid's Stuff" with Dr. Ankita Krishnan, Child PsychologistDr. Ankita Krishnan chats with Anand Jayanti about her journey into child psychology, how she navigates complex parent-child dynamics, and what parents can do to raise children with a therapeutic mindset.
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2021-03-1140 minMannMukti: Mental Health PodcastLaughing Matters w/ Nimesh PatelComedy can be a way to process tragedy and joy alike. Audria and Anand sit down with comedian Nimesh Patel to chat about his personal interest in mental health, what can and can’t be funny, and how COVID-19 has provided a “renaissance” of sorts for creators amidst all the pain and chaos.
Check out Nimesh Patel’s latest ventures:
Instagram: @findingnimesh
YouTube, including his animated series, Zoo Idiots: youtube.com/c/NimeshPatelComedy
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2020-12-2246 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastBeyond the Baby Blues w/ Dr. Jasmine SinghKirandeep is joined by Dr. Jasmine Singh to discuss the heartbreaking story behind the now trending #BreakTheStigma4Nima, the spectrum of PostPartum Mood Disturbances, and the Mental Health Stigmas that plague the South Asian community.
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2020-09-2842 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastHealing Shame & Guilt w/ Aparna SagaramMannMukti Podcast Co-Producer Kirandeep joins in conversation with Aparna Sagaram, LMFT (@reflectionswithatherapist) to discuss the role of self-compassion in healing two differing but related self-conscious emotions: Shame & Guilt
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2020-09-1028 min
Dear Desis,Episode 4: Dear Desis, play Bewafa...In our 4th episode, we talk about the lack of importance of mental health in the Desi-American community and what we do to balance our own emotions. Listed below are some great resources if you or someone you know needs professional help. Resources: Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
National suicide prevention: 1-800-273-8255
NAMI, SOUTH ASIAN MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE & NETWORK, MannMukti, trevor project, project semicolon
2020-08-1543 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastCOVID-19: A Lesson in Teaching with Shameem PatelShameem Patel, a 1st grade teacher, shares the educator's side of the school opening debate. Along the way, we discuss child psychology, parental strategies for facilitating home learning, and how to deal with going viral on Twitter.
Find Shameem @meemiecat on Twitter and @livefromfirstgrade on IG.
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2020-08-1546 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastMannMukti Round Table Talk - The Role of South Asians in the BLM MovementThe MannMukti Podcast Team collaborates to bring you the very first installment of the Round Table Talk!
Anand, Audria, Chintan, Kirandeep & Parth discuss the important current topic of the Role of South Asians in the Black Lives Matter Movement.
*Disclosure: These views are solely that of the producers themselves and not of MannMukti as an organization*
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2020-07-2841 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastMain Tere Saath Hoon (I Am With You) w/ Parag & VaibhavParag Mehta & Vaibhav Jain sit down with co-producers Kirandeep & Audria to share their experience following the viral wedding speech given by Parag's Father. This LGBTQ Pride Month special episode gets candid on how to embrace love, be an ally, and #SpeakUp on mental health struggles.
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2020-06-301h 20
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastBeing PRIDEful with Amrit KapaiI (Parth) sat down with Amrit Kapai from Family Karma so he can share his journey of coming out and being such a powerful advocate for the LGBTQ community in light of Pride month. He was extremely articulate with his thoughts and I enjoyed having this conversation with him. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on not only to be confident about yourself, but how others like myself can be an ally!
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2020-06-2626 min
She Could Have Been GreatFrom Fiction to Fact: Discussing Real Mental Health StoriesJoin Smitha on a short break from Saniya's fictional story to talk about some very real ones. In this episode, we interview Anvita and Rabab, who work with MannMukti, a nonprofit organization that shares stories and raises awareness about South Asian mental health. We discuss everything from overcoming denial, what constitutes realistic expectations of happiness, and different ways you can find help and support networks.
instagram.com/shecouldhavebeengreat
facebook.com/shecouldhavebeengreat
Learn more about MannMukti:
www.mannmukti.org
facebook.com/mannmukti
2020-04-2741 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastIs Therapy For Me?Kirandeep joins in conversation with Sahaj Kohli, creator of Brown Girl Therapy to discuss the FAQs surrounding the topic of therapy, coping with the COVID 19 Pandemic 'Stay at Home' orders and the actualities of being a first-generation child of an immigrant and minority.
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2020-04-0445 min
That's So HinduCoping with COVID: Education & Awareness, featuring former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek MurthyIn the special episode of That's So Hindu, HAF Co-Founder Dr. Aseem Shukla (Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Department of Urology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania) moderates a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring: Former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy;Dr. Lavannya Pandit (Assistant Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine; full-time staff physician at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Houston, Texas) Dr. Mihir Meghani (HAF co-founder and board of director member; Em...
2020-03-191h 05That's So HinduCoping with COVID: Education & Awareness, featuring former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek MurthyIn the special episode of That's So Hindu, HAF Co-Founder Dr. Aseem Shukla (Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Department of Urology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania) moderates a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring: Former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy;Dr. Lavannya Pandit (Assistant Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine; full-time staff physician at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Houston, Texas) Dr. Mihir Meghani (HAF co-founder and board of director member; Em...
2020-03-191h 05
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastOn Dating: Clarity is SexyRelationships are often difficult to navigate in the beginning, and all the more fraught now that communication itself has changed in such dramatic ways. Where in the past, we hurt each other and learned how to be better by being around each other more, it’s getting more and more easy to avoid the lessons of intimacy with another person. I’ve been guilty of this kind of lapse and I feel like there’s a lot I don’t have a chance to learn except when it’s too late. So as always, I called my bullshit detector-in-chief, Audria Choudhury...
2020-02-1451 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastRemembering Kobe Bryant : Why do celebrity deaths affect us so much?Kirandeep & Mohan discuss reactions and emotions surrounding the sudden death of Kobe Bryant, and why celebrity deaths affect us.
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2020-02-0818 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastTwo Millennials Go on a Social Media FastNo pings, likes, or double-taps, oh my! Social media is an everyday norm for 3.5 billion people around the world, and while it has the power to bring people and ideas together, there are studies showing it can make people feel more disconnected than ever. MannMukti veteran, Anand, and rookie co-producer, Audria, talk about the role social media plays in their lives, and what effects cutting it all out for one week has on their mental health.
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2019-11-1637 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastDance, Diversity and the Dilemma of Mental Health w/ South Asian Austin MomsThis month, we sat down with Ms. Parul Mehta and Ms. Tejal Shah Sahasrabudhe from South Asian Austin Moms (http://www.southasianaustinmoms.com/) to discuss their mission of bringing the community together through the medium of dance and social events and how that lead them on to creating a safe space for women and children to thrive and grow into.
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2019-10-1633 min
Loudmouth LadkisMental Health in ColorTW: depression, self harm, suicide, domestic violence
For the final episode of this season of Loudmouth Ladkis, we bring it back to the source of our passion, drive, and the inspiration behind our career paths - mental health in the South Asian community. More specifically, we talk about the stigmatization of mental health and medication among our community. We share some of our own struggles with mental health, judgement from aunties, and how the stigmatization of medication in South Asian cultures can prove to be detrimental. We discuss collaboration with non-profits like MannMukti and Dil to Dil...
2019-09-2625 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastFighting Social Isolation with Sachin Doshi- Dil to DilIn this podcast, Parth Badhiwala interviews the CFO of Dil to Dil: Sachin Doshi where they talk about the importance of social support and community in fighting social isolation.
To learn more about Dil to Dil and if you're interested in takeovers, please check them out on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram:
@diltodil
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2019-09-2535 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastSaying NO to Burnouts w/ Coach Shanita LiuWe sat down with Coach Shanita Liu to talk about the state of mental health in our community and why burnouts are on the rise!
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Coach Shanita Liu, MPA, CPC teaches women how to say bye to burnout. As a certified transformational life coach, workshop facilitator, speaker, and reiki practitioner, she shows women and girls how to tune in and reconnect to their courage, power, and strength so that they can stop sacrificing themselves and start transforming what’s in their hearts into realities. Her career path includes community-building events for families, college success programs for first-generation students, and pr...
2019-09-1549 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastLife Coaching and Opening Conversations with Khulke! PodcastIn this podcast, I invited 3 beautiful ladies from Canada who've created a podcast to help create cross generational change within the south asian community. Harpreet, Nimrat, and Simran talk about life coaching, creating conversations through podcasts (Check them out on Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud), and offering toolkits surrounding mental health on their Instagram page. Tune in and watch how fun aunty is on this podcast!
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2019-08-1651 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastMinute Meditations w/ MannMukti: IntroductionWith Minute Meditations, MannMukti aims to help all of our listeners attain inner peace and strength. In today's fast pace world, we often forget to take a breather and realign our spirits. This leads to stress, anxiety and slew of other issues. Let us take a minute out of our lives and refresh our minds and rejuvenate our spirits.
**Please Follow as This Playlist will Continue to Populate with More Tracks in Future**
Meditations Conducted by Anand Jayanti
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2019-07-1502 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastMinute Meditations w/ MannMukti: Part 01With Minute Meditations, MannMukti aims to help all of our listeners attain inner peace and strength. In today's fast pace world, we often forget to take a breather and realign our spirits. This leads to stress, anxiety and slew of other issues. Let us take a minute out of our lives and refresh our minds and rejuvenate our spirits.
**Please Follow as This Playlist will Continue to Populate with More Tracks in Future**
Meditations Conducted by Anand Jayanti
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2019-07-1505 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastMinute Meditations w/ MannMukti: Part 03With Minute Meditations, MannMukti aims to help all of our listeners attain inner peace and strength. In today's fast pace world, we often forget to take a breather and realign our spirits. This leads to stress, anxiety and slew of other issues. Let us take a minute out of our lives and refresh our minds and rejuvenate our spirits.
**Please Follow as This Playlist will Continue to Populate with More Tracks in Future**
Meditations Conducted by Anand Jayanti
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2019-07-1509 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastMinute Meditations w/ MannMukti: Part 02With Minute Meditations, MannMukti aims to help all of our listeners attain inner peace and strength. In today's fast pace world, we often forget to take a breather and realign our spirits. This leads to stress, anxiety and slew of other issues. Let us take a minute out of our lives and refresh our minds and rejuvenate our spirits.
**Please Follow as This Playlist will Continue to Populate with More Tracks in Future**
Meditations Conducted by Anand Jayanti
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2019-07-1403 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastUnderstanding Conscious Parenting w/ Supriya Kini & Anvita JainIn this podcast, we talk to Ms. Supriya Kini about her struggles and triumphs in life and parenting. How she chose to change her parenting to fit her children's needs, the importance of being vulnerable to your kids.
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2019-06-1742 min
KhulkeS1E10 - Mental Health in the South Asian CommunityWe are back with another special guest this week, talking all about Mental Health and unpacking the stigma surrounding this topic in the South Asian Community. Vaidehi joined us to share her experiences and the amazing work she does with Mannmukti and Brown Girl Magazine. Be sure to check out her work and show some love! As always, we look forward to your thoughts and feedback - this topic is so important to us and we hope to continue this dialogue with all of you.
2019-05-2846 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastThe Beautiful Breath, ft. Dr. Manizeh Mirza-GruberJoin psychiatrist Dr. Manizeh Mirza-Gruber and MannMukti Ambassador Aproteem Choudhury as they explore how the breath can inspire and support awareness in each of our journeys to wellness and peace.
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2019-05-2744 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastThe Power of Finding Your Self-Worth to Conquer Your DreamsThe Power of Finding Your Self-Worth to Conquer Your Dreams by MannMukti
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2019-03-2749 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastAnxiety in Love: A Story of Triumph and HumorThis week, we talk to two members of the MannMukti family who've chosen to remain anonymous but tell the story of their relationship, considerations to take when your partner has anxiety, and some clever ways to make arguments productive. We hope you listen, share, and speak up!
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2019-02-1939 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastIntroducing the New Podcaster for MannMukti - Parth B.Introducing the new Podcaster for Mannmukti. Giving a bit of a background of who he is and why he wants to be a podcaster for this organization. Keeping it very light, fun and simple, we hope to get you just as excited as he is for the guests he will bring in for the podcasts next year!
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2019-01-1014 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastOOTify: The New Mental Health Marketplace | A Conversation with Co-founders Ravi and MichaelYou've heard of Uber; you've heard of Yelp. Now there's OOTify, a new platform for users seeking resources like therapy and life coaching to find professionals who offer those services on a streamlined, vetted, privacy secured medium. Today, we have as our guests Ravi Sharma and Michael Quinones, the founders of OOTify. We hope you listen, share, and speak up.
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2018-09-0136 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastConveying the Complexity of Mental Health to South Asian Clients | Pooja MamidannaPooja Mamidanna, a Pre-Licensed Psychologist and Marriage/Family Therapist talks to our CEO Abhi Ravinutala about her experiences and differences in dealing with clients in India and United States. She mentions the complex nature of mental health and how indirect family situations and conflicts can affect client's kids' mental health directly and how she manages to fight the stigma surrounding mental health to provide the right therapy to her clients.
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2018-08-2724 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastThe Science of Mental Illness | featuring Dr. Maitreyee LundWhat are the biological components of mental illness? How do parents and children begin to understand each other? What forces conspire to cultivate a mind for mental health work? Dr. Maitreyee Lund, a psychiatrist and educator with Synergy Psychiatry in Austin and Texas A&M Health Science Center, joins us to tackle these questions and more. We hope you listen, share and speak up.
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2018-05-2815 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastAssault and the Aftermath: w/ Vaidehi GajjarThis week's ep, which falls during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, features our very own Vaidehi Gajjar, who not only has experienced assault, but also found herself afterwards. We hope you listen, share, and speak up.
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2018-04-2336 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastWhat Is It Like to Start Therapy? w/ Chandni ShahWhat does it feel like to approach a counselor? How do South Asian students uniquely talk about mental health? We talk about these practical questions and more with Chandni Shah, a licensed Counseling Psychologist at the University of Maryland, College Park, and an officer of the Division on South Asians of the Asian American Psychological Association. She talks to us about her intersecting passions for social justice and mental health, and what she's learned from speaking with students. Listen to Chandni, and you're sure to feel more comfortable about considering therapy!
Musical feature: Whitewoods ft. Chintan. Find them at https...
2018-03-2638 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastSaajan Bhakta: A Story of a Phoenix and AshesIn this episode, Saajan Bhakta shares his story of recovery from a place of doubt and isolation to one of philanthropy, empathy, and optimism. We hope you listen, share, and speak up.
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2018-02-2031 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastCaring For Loved Ones With Mental Illness w/ Anita WadhwaniIn this episode, we focus on a different topic than usual. Instead of talking to us about her own experience with mental health, Anita Wadhwani talks to us about watching her loved ones suffer through mental illness. She bares the tough parts of her family's story: taking care of her schizophrenic mother and dealing with her brother's suicide. Listen to her incredibly honest story to learn about how to care for others, how to care for yourself, and where to find joy in the tough moments.
Musical feature: Mr.Wllms ft. Shama. Find him at @mrwllms.
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2018-01-0952 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastWhen the Weather Inside Is FrightfulIn this episode, Faria Akram, VP of Marketing at Mannmukti, and Anand Jayanti, your faithful podcaster, talk about experiencing the holidays from a South Asian perspective, with all of the associated baggage, expectations, and joy. We hope you enjoy, share, and speak up!
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2017-12-1135 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastMental Health On Air: Jai's Radio ShowIn this episode, we highlight someone who’s doing their part to break the stigma!
Jai Gandhi, a psychiatry resident in Seattle, started his own radio show to discuss South Asian mental health. Jai talks to us about the good and bad of the show, and what he learned about sharing stories with South Asians. We’ll also hear some of his thoughts on stigma and mental health care. Be sure to listen, share, and #SpeakUp!
Music on today's episode is brought to you by Vik Sevak aka Junglee. Listen to more of his beats at www.soundcloud.com/junglee-1.
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2017-11-2827 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastI Want My Mommy (And Other Mental Health Concerns)We know how a negative relationship with your parents can affect your mental state. But, what about if you have a good relationship with your parents? Can you still expect mental strain? Listen in as two of MannMukti's very own talk about how their relationships with their parents has changed over the years and it has effected their mental health.
Music on today's episode was provided by Mandippal. Find him @mandippal on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and at mandippal.com.
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2017-11-0645 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastViolence is Not Love w/Yumnah SyedIn this episode, we talk to Yumnah Syed, Licensed Master of Social Work as well as Coordinator of Evaluation and Training at the Adelphi University School of Social Work’s Institute for Adolescent Trauma Treatment and Training. Yumnah is the former Youth Empowerment Advocate at Sakhi for South Asian Women, an advocacy organization working to raise awareness about as well as put an end to domestic violence in South Asian diaspora communities. She will discuss the politics surrounding mental health care, the circumstances that give rise to situations of domestic violence, and insights on having mentally healthy relationships.
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2017-10-2430 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastGet Cultured! w/Saranya SundaramIn this episode, we talk to Saranya Sundaram, M.R.C. who is pursuing her Ph.D in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University in California. We’ll learn from Saranya about the role of culture in psychology, the current state of culture and assessment in psychological evaluations, and how various cultures define the concept of mental health. As always with our guests, we’ll hear about Saranya’s personal experience with mental health as well as her thoughts on stigma in the South Asian community. We hope you listen, enjoy, share, and #SpeakUp!
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2017-10-0922 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastDepression, Alcoholism, and the Double Life: An Anonymous Guest Speaks UpIn this episode, an anonymous guest shares his story of depression, alcoholism, and the path of recovery from a disease that taught him the power of identity and where to find it. We hope you listen, share, and #speakup!
Thanks to Podington Bear, Monplaisir, and the PK Jazz Collective from the Free Music Archive.
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2017-09-2342 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastSexual Violence in Multicultural Communities ft, Kimberlee ParmerSexual assault and abuse is a silent epidemic that affects every race, religion, or socioeconomic status. While it is a subject enveloped in silence and shame in any community, multicultural communities often have unique forms of stigma that make it very difficult for survivors to heal. Survivors often suffer from Depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, eating disorders, and other mental illnesses. In this episode, we discuss this issue with Kimberlee Parmer, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern at the Brazos Valley Sexual Assault Resource Center. In addition to talking about sexual violence, we will be covering how to...
2017-09-1234 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastThe Importance of Discussing Your Mental Health in Social Circles ft. Akhilesh MenawatOn today’s episode we have Akhilesh Menawat. He is the Director of Communication at Kitchen Cabinet Strategies LLC in Minneapolis. Akhilesh & Shama went to college together for four years. But, it took them 6 years to know they both were struggling with mental illness during that time. Why is it that we choose to mask our truths & not confide with our peers, or those we consider our friends? Listen as they discuss the importance of talking about mental health within our circles.
This episode's music is brought to you by Kaly! Catch more of his music at kalymusic.com.
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2017-08-2935 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastInterview w/Shanta KanukolluOne of the strains on mental health in the South Asian community is the pressure of being a “model minority”. How does that perception affect our understanding and desire to share experience of trauma? In this episode, we talk to Shanta Kanukollu, a licensed clinical psychologist, about her thoughts on gender-based violence and the associated trauma in the South Asian community. Shanta has also just started her own private practice in Chicago, so we’ll hear about how she became interested in mental health and how she thinks we can tackle stigma.
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2017-08-1440 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastDivorce in a South Asian Context: An Interview w/ Samaiya MushtaqDivorce is one of the most difficult choices a person can make, but to navigate that space as a woman in a Muslim family bears its own set of challenges and gifts. Samaiya Mushtaq is a resident psychiatrist in Dallas and joins us today to talk about how she overcame the stigma of speaking out, and what perspectives she's developed to move on.
Samaiya's article on the same topic can be found at: http://www.altmuslimah.com/2017/05/not-say-someone-going-divorce/
Artist Dave Shah, whose music is featured in this podcast can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/dshahproductions
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2017-08-0125 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastInterview w/ Rana KhanIn this episode, we talk to Rana Khan, a former teacher and leader of Friends of the Collaborative, a group of individuals with lived experiences of mental illness who have come together to support a research collective known as the Collaborative for South Asian Mental Health, which, coincidentally, is led by the guest from our last two episodes, Dr. Gursharan Virdee. We’ll learn from Rana the exact reasons she wanted to start the FotC, the process she went through in forming the association, and the success she has had in reaching out to the South Asian community at large. As...
2017-07-1727 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastInterview w/ Gursharan Virdee (Pt.2)In this 2nd installment of a 2-part episode, we’ll learn about the most crucial pieces of research Gursharan has found that illuminate the major mental health issues plaguing South Asians, as well as her thoughts on stigma in the South Asian community.
We hope you listen, enjoy, share, and #SpeakUp!
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Centre for Addiction & Mental Health Website: www.camh.ca/en/hospital/Pages/home.aspx
To subscribe to the Collaborative for South Asian Mental Health's newsletter, scroll down this page: www.porticonetwork.ca/web/health-equ…llsouthasianmh
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2017-07-0322 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastInterview w/ Gursharan Virdee (Pt. 1)In the first installment of this 2-part episode, we talk to Dr. Gursharan Virdee, a psychologist from the United Kingdom currently doing clinical research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, and Co-Lead of the Collaborative for South Asian Mental Health, a group that works to “develop a research strategy that promotes better mental health in South Asian communities”. In this first part, we’ll learn from Gursharan about the efforts of the Collaborative and her own personal interest/experience of mental health.
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Centre for Addiction & Mental Health Website: http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/Pages/home.a...
2017-06-2025 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastInterview w/ Salma Vir-BanksWARNING: This episode contains sensitive material. If you have dealt with or are currently dealing with an eating disorder, mood disorder, or addiction, please be aware that these issues are discussed here.
In this episode, we talk to Salma Vir-Banks who, after completing her degree at the University of California, Berkeley, is currently traveling and pursuing a career as a tattoo artist and healer while exploring various issues, including mental disorders/conditions.
We’ll learn from Salma about her own personal experiences with mental illness and what she feels others can learn from them. As always, we’ll also hear abou...
2017-06-0635 min
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastIntroduction to MannMukti + Interview w/ Megha P.In the premiere episode, we start with Buddy and Abhi talking about the founding of MannMukti and our journey to site launch. Then, we interview our first special guest, Megha Pulianda, who’s currently pursuing her PhD in Counseling Psychology at Texas Women’s University and working as a licensed professional counselor intern at The Montfort Group in Plano, Texas. We’ll learn from Megha about what she wishes millennials knew about therapy, and some of the common myths about therapy that she’d like to dispel. In addition, we’ll hear about her own personal interest/ experience with mental health, an...
2017-05-0834 min