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Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E28) Parenting Queer ChildrenHello, and welcome to another episode of the Naari-tives! As we're at the end of Pride Month, we have a very special episode up for you! We talk to Dr Meghna- a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Parenting Coach, about being a parent to a queer child. In this episode, we discuss how parents can be more supportive of their queer children, what it can mean for the mental health of both the parent and the child, and the implications the same may have within the Indian Context, among other topics! We also talk to Ms Sabrina Court, the mother of...2022-06-301h 12

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E##, Pride Month Special) Coming Out as Gender Fluid, Poulami's StoryHey there! Welcome to the sixth episode of the six-part Pride Month series of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Poulami, who tells us about her experience with coming out as non-binary. Click on the play button to know more about her story- and all the joys and challenges that came with it! -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal Mental Health. Co-founded by Shweta Sunil and Preeti Kodancha, it focuses on understanding women's mental health in India. Through this podcast, we're hoping to engage in conversation and interact...2022-06-2524 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E##, Pride Month Special) Coming Out as Non-binary, Rubani's StoryHey there! Welcome to the fifth episode of the six-part Pride Month series of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Rubani, who tells us about their experience with coming out as non-binary. Click on the play button to know more about their story- and all the joys and challenges that came with it! -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal Mental Health. Co-founded by Shweta Sunil and Preeti Kodancha, it focuses on understanding women's mental health in India. Through this podcast, we're hoping to engage in conversation and interact...2022-06-2519 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E##, Pride Month Special) Coming Out as Transgender, Anyra's StoryHey there! Welcome to the fourth episode of the six-part Pride Month series of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Prarthana, who tells us about her experience with coming out as a trans woman. Click on the play button to know more about her story- and all the joys and challenges that came with it! -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal Mental Health. Co-founded by Shweta Sunil and Preeti Kodancha, it focuses on understanding women's mental health in India. Through this podcast, we're...2022-06-2345 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E##, Pride Month Special) Coming Out as Asexual, Meghna's StoryHey there! Welcome to the third episode of the six-part Pride Month series of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Meghna, who tells us about her experience with coming out as asexual. Click on the play button to know more about her story- and all the joys and challenges that came with it! -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal Mental Health. Co-founded by Shweta Sunil and Preeti Kodancha, it focuses on understanding women's mental health in India. Through this podcast, we're hoping to...2022-06-2227 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E##, Pride Month Special) Coming Out as Bisexual, Shreya's StoryHey there! Welcome to the second episode of the six-part Pride Month series of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Shreya, who tells us about her experience with coming out as bisexual. Click on the play button to know more about her story- and all the joys and challenges that came with it! -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal Mental Health. Co-founded by Shweta Sunil and Preeti Kodancha, it focuses on understanding women's mental health in India. Through this podcast, we're hoping to e...2022-06-2121 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E##, Pride Month Special) Coming Out as Lesbian, Prarthana's StoryHey there! Welcome to the first episode of the six-part Pride Month series of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Prarthana, who tells us about her experience with coming out as a lesbian. Click on the play button to know more about her story- and all the joys and challenges that came with it! -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal Mental Health. Co-founded by Shweta Sunil and Preeti Kodancha, it focuses on understanding women's mental health in India. Through this podcast, we're hoping...2022-06-2029 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E27) Queer Romantic RelationshipsHello, and welcome to another episode of the Naari-tives! First of all, we would like to wish you a very happy Pride Month from Maathr :). This month, we're joined by Richa Vashishtha- the Chief Mental Health Expert with AtEase, an inclusive mental health platform by Lilac Insights. She has a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from SNDT University and is a Certified Suicide First Responder issued by City & Guilds. Richa brings to this episode, a lot of insights regarding dating and relationships for individuals from the LGBTQIA+ Community, the changing landscape of online relationships, the role of familial relationships...2022-06-1558 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E26) Motherhood by Adoption and Mental HealthHello, and welcome to another episode of the Naari-tives! This time, we talk to Ms Gayatri Abraham, the Founder of Padme Foundation, about an incredibly important subgroup within mothers: Mothers by Adoption. We discuss the nuances that come with being a mother by adoption, the implications it has for mental health, how it can be both very similar to and very different from other pathways to motherhood, and lots more! We can't wait for you to join us in this insightful episode- grab a pen, notepad, a bottle of water, and hit that play button! -- L...2022-05-301h 03

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E25) Single MotherhoodHello, and welcome to another episode of the Naari-tives! This time we talk about a very important topic: Single Motherhood. Often riddled with high levels of stigma and discrimination, the experience of single motherhood can take a significant toll on mental health. We sit down and have a conversation with mS. Sukanya Srinivas Ananth. A seasoned psychotherapist with more than 18 years of experience, she throws light on the heterogeneity that inherently comes with single motherhood, the different experiences they have, and the mental health implications of the same. Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for an insightful...2022-05-1554 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E24) Spousal and Marital AbuseTW: Discussion about abuse and trauma -- Hello there! We're back with a brand new episode of the Naari-tives! This time, we sit down with Ms. Ashwini N.V from Muktha Foundation to talk about a concept that deserves a lot of attention: Spousal Violence. We talk to her about the types of abuse, how the same can manifest across households, how it can impact an individual's mental health, and the ways in which to address the concerns associated with abuse. Grab a glass of water (and maybe a notepad and pen), and get ready...2022-04-302h 00

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E23) Divorce and Mental HealthDivorce can lead to a substantial change and transition in an individual's life, which can alter and affect their mental health. For womxn, divorce can mean multiple things- the way it is interpreted and experienced is not only influenced by psychological and personal factors, but also by the social environment of the individual. To delve into the impact of divorce on womxn's mental health, we spoke to Ms Sarayu Chandrashekar- a Systematic Marriage and Family Therapist based in Bangalore. Tune in to know more! -- Link to Research Paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13674676.2020.1856057 -- Other resources/references cited th...2022-04-151h 15

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental HealthE(22) Rehabilitation of Women PerpetratorsA few episodes back, we spoke about women and psychosocial rehabilitation. However, where does the conversation around rehabilitation vary when it comes to supporting perpetrators of crime? Is the Indian System well equipped to address the unique role of rehabilitation for female criminals? What are these specific rehabilitation needs that women have? We decided to have a discussion with Ms Vandita Morarka: The Founder of One Future Collective to address all these questions and more! So what are you waiting for? Go grab a drink, and click on the play button to know more! -- Link to Research Paper: https...2022-03-3055 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E21) Female Criminality and Women OffendersHey there, and welcome to the 21st episode of the Naari-tives. Quick question: Think about how you would "picture" a "criminal". What do they look like? Well, for starters, is your image of a criminal is male, you probably get why we're here today- a large percentage of perpetrators of crime are thought to be male. While there is a certain truth to that statement, it is integral to also understand the nuances and intricacies of crime perpetrated by women, and the potential influencing factors of the same. We have with us today, Dr. M...2022-03-151h 03

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E20) Psychiatric Rehabilitation and GenderHey! We're happy to welcome you to the 20th episode of the Naari-tives! This episode is an extremely interesting one, it brings with it multiple perspectives on psychiatric rehabilitation for women, and the state of the same for women in India! We have with us, Dr Aarti Jagannathan from the department of Psychiatric Social Work in the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru. Through this episode, we discuss aspects related to the process, goals and outcomes of psychiatric rehabilitation for women, and much more! Grab your earphones, and (maybe) a notepad and a pen, and join...2022-02-2846 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E19) Psychiatric Care for WomenHey there, welcome to the 19th episode of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we talk to Dr Aana Shah from NIMHANS about psychiatric pratice and theory for women with mental health cocnerns. We take a deep dive into multiple themes, starting from the role of psychotropic medication for women with mental health concerns, it's impact on menstratuation, fertility and pregnancy, to nuanced concepts like gender matching and gender bias. Go hit that play button, and get ready to know more about the all things women's mental health! -- Link to Research Paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.c...2022-02-151h 04

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E18) The LGBT+ Community in SportsWelcome to the 18th episode of the Naari-tives! Today, we talk about the LGBT+ Community in Sports. Considering the multiple advantages that come with playing sports, the sports industry often poses an unfair disadvantage to those from the LGBT+ Community- many of them are faced with excessive hostility and discrimination. We decided to spark a coversation on the topic with Janki Mehta, the Co-founder of Mind Mandala, who gives us a lot of insights regarding the sports community across various different levels- be it sports in school or even elite sports! -- Link to Research P...2022-01-3043 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E17) Sports Psychology for Women AthletesHello there! Before we get into the first episode of 2022, here's a very Happy New Year from Team Maathr! The theme for the first year of the month is "Women in the World of Sports", and in this episode, we have a very engaging discussion with Ms. Divya Jain from Fortis, on everything related to Sports Psychology for women athletes. We discuss so many things starting from common sources of stress and mental health concerns among athletes, issues within sports psychology, which are inherently gendered, and the effects of sexism within the sports industry! So what're you waiting for...2022-01-151h 05

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E16) Workplace Sexual Harassment and Mental HealthFor the 16th episode of the Naari-tives, we have for you, a comprehensve discussion we have with Ms Nivya Raghunandan, on Workplace Sexual Harrassment. We holistically engage on the psychological, social and legal aspects that can significantly impact sexual harrassment at the workplace, and how it can impact mental health. We also have a look at the same from an Organistional Psychology perspective, which further provides insight into solutions that can facilitate providing safer work environments for women. We hope this is a thought-provoking episode- one that can help you kickstart 2022 on an insightful note! -- 2021-12-301h 01

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E15) Women’s Mental Health at WorkHello, and welcome back to the Naari-tives! We're here with the 15th episode, and we have a very interesting topic up for you! In this episode, we talk to Ms Anamika Viswanathan, a Business Psychologist about women at work! We talk about everything, starting from the glass ceiling and the glass cliff, to gender stereotypes at work and how all of this can impact mental health. So what are you waiting for? Tune in for more! -- Link to Research Paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jasp.12577 -- Other resources/refe...2021-12-1543 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E14) School Mental Health in the PandemicWe're back with the 14th episode of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we sit down with Mimansa Talwar from Fortis Mental Health, in order to delve into the topic of School Mental Health through the Pandemic. WIht a specific focus on the mental health of grils, we explore the importance of various psychosocial factors within the dialogue of mentla health through the pandemic. -- Link to Research Paper: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2021.719539/full -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal Mental Health. C...2021-11-3030 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E13) Mothers in the PandemicHey there, and welcome to the 13th Episode of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Aditi Kaul, a a certified Movement Therapist and a Professional Art Therapist from Fortis Mental Health. We talk about how the pandemic has impacted mothers and their mental health, and how it has influenced the experience of parenting and pregnancy. -- Link to Research Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032721000409 -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal Mental Health. Co-founded by Shweta...2021-11-1549 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E12) Sexual Abuse in RelationshipsTW: Discussion on Sexual Abuse in relationships, sexual abuse, and abuse. Hey there, and welcome to the 12th Episode of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Annet Shaju, an Assistant Professor from Montfort College, on the topic of Sexual Abuse in relationships. We explore various aspects of the topic, starting from the impact of sexual abuse on interpersonal functioning, the role of culture and gender, and the recourse for someone who might be going through the same. We hope this episode is as insightful and thought-provoking for you, as it was for us! ...2021-10-301h 01

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E11) Child Sexual Abuse: Impact on Mental HealthHello, and welcome back to the Naari-tives! In today's episode, we have an in-deoth discussion with Dr Sangeetha Saksena from Enfold India, about Child Sexual Abuse, from a psycho-legal perspective. Before you go in, TW: Discussion related to abuse and sexual abuse Hope this episode is insightful, and thought provoking! -- Link to Research Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0145213413000859 -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal Mental Health. Co-founded by Shweta Sunil and Pre...2021-10-1556 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E##) Women's Mental Health and Illness: A World Mental Health Day SpecialHey there! Welcome to this very special episode of the Naari-tives! On this occasion of World Mental Health Day, both of the co-founders of Maathr (and the Naari-tives), sit down and have a chat about how gender is an integral factor that has led to unequal access to mental health services through the years. We talk about everything related to Women's Mental Health: starting from a quick sneak-peek into the historical paradigms that governed both research and practice on Women's Mental Health, to current research. So what are you waiting for? Grab a cup of coffee (or any beverage...2021-10-1058 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E10) Bullying in Schools and Mental HealthHey there! Welcome to the 10th episode of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we get an in-depth understanding of how bullying within the school context can have an impact on the mental health of individuals. In our conversation with Sruthi Chaitanya, we discuss a holistic and systemic approach towards bullying, ways to prevent it, and various strategies that can be employed within the individual, parental, familial, school, and community level in order to empower individuals with methods to cope with the experience of bullying. Join us as we explore the topic from multiple perspectives! -- Li...2021-09-301h 04

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E09) Mental Disorders among Girls in the School SettingIn this episode, we have Ms. Akanksha Pandey from Fortis Mental Health, to discuss with us the common mental health concerns an individual might experience through school. With a focus on Girls Mental health, we take a deep dive into the differences across genders when it comes to mental health, and how these conditions manifest differentially among individuals. -- Link to the Research Paper: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1087054710381481 -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal Mental Health. Co-founded by Shweta Sunil and Preeti Koda...2021-09-1557 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E08) Mental Health at MenopauseHey there! Welcome to Episode 8 of the Naari-tives! In this episode, we take a deep dive into how mental health is influenced through the period of menopause. With Dr Madhura Samudhra, we explore how menopause can differentially impact an individual across various social, psychological and biological pathways. This also marks the end of our campaign on #MenstruationandMentalHealth, which ran from the 15th to the 30th of August. If you couldn't catch our work through the campaign, feel free to check out our social media to have a sneak peek into everything we did! -- Link t...2021-08-3045 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E##, Special Episode) Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: KirthikaWelcome to the third episode of the three part special episode series of Naari-tives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Kirthika, a content writer and plant mom, with a lived experience of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Tune in to know more about PCOS, its impact on an individual's mental health, and how it is living with the condition. This episode has been recorded in collaboration with BeyondBlood, an organisation for Menstrual Mental Health, as a part of the "Menstruation and Mental Health" Campaign by Maathr! -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought...2021-08-2027 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E##, Special Episode) Living with Endometriosis: TanviWelcome to the second episode of the three part special episode series of Naari-tives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Tanvi, an Engineering Graduate, who has a lived experience with Endometriosis. Tune in to know more about endometriosis, its impact on an individual's mental health, and how it is living with the condition. This episode has been recorded in collaboration with BeyondBlood, an organisation for Menstrual Mental Health, as a part of the "Menstruation and Mental Health" Campaign by Maathr! -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An In...2021-08-1934 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E##, Special Episode) Living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: NamrataWelcome to the first episode of the three-part special episode series of Naari-tives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Namrata, a freelancer, who has a lived experience with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Tune in to know more about Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, its impact on an individual's mental health, and how it is living with the condition. This episode has been recorded in collaboration with BeyondBlood, an organisation for Menstrual Mental Health, as a part of the "Menstruation and Mental Health" Campaign by Maathr! -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Ma...2021-08-1852 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E07) Mental Health at MenarcheHey there! Welcome to Episode 7 of Naari-tives! So before we get into this episode, we have a question for you: Are you, or do you know any menstruator who experienced some sort of mental health implications due to their menstrual cycles? Chances are that you have. Did you (or they), get the support that was needed? Well, if your answer to that was no, that was the case for us as well! This episode marks the beginning of the "Menstruation and Mental Health" Campaign by Maathr! In this episode, we try to understand the implications of menarche (the beginning...2021-08-1538 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E06) Infidelity and Mental HealthHey there! Welcome back to the Naari-tives! In today's episode, we try to understand a topic that is still very much in the grey: Infidelity. We have Ms Indratapa Das from Safe Space Therapy on board, to help us unravel the intricacies of infidelity, and how it impacts a relationship. We also have a really interesting Research Snapshot for this one, so get ready to learn, relearn, and unlearn through this packed episode! Let's get right into it :) -- Link to the Research Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1053811906006112 ...2021-07-3049 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E05) Holding on to Yourself in a RelationshipWelcome back to the Naari-tives! In this episode, we take a deep dive into relationships and look at the maintenance of personal boundaries and individual identity as the secret ingredient to a healthy romantic relationship. Seasoned relationship counsellor, Ms Sumithra Sridhar joins us to talk about the various factors that can impede or contribute to the setting up and maintaining of personal identities in relationships. -- Link to the Research Paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15298860903332191 -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal...2021-07-1543 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E04) Pregnancy Complications and Mental HealthHave you ever wondered how experiencing pregnancy complications can affect an individual's mental health? Well, we have. So we have Dr Veena Satyanarayana on board with us for today's episode. We discuss the implications of various experiences, starting from miscarriages, to abortions and still birth on an individual's mental health. We gain some insight into how these experiences can differentially affect a woman, and as usual, what kind of psychosocial factors come into play in case of pregnancy complications. A pretty packed episode, we also have a very, very interesting research snapshot for you this time! So, what are...2021-06-3042 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E03) Infertility and Mental Health - Exploring the RelationshipHey there! Welcome back to the Naari-tives! In today's episode, we try to understand the impact that infertility can have on the mental health both the woman, and the couple. The mental health implications of infertility very rarely makes it way into general conversation and popular culture, making it a fairly under-explored concept. Today, we have Dr Lakshmi, a Perinatal Psychiatry and Women’s Mental Health Expert with us, to discuss everything about infertility, starting from the process of infertility, challenges faced, how one can cope with it, and even the concerns that might crop up during treatment. So ge...2021-06-1536 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E02) Mental Illnesses and Concerns during PregnancyHey there! Welcome back to the Naari-tives! In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Ms Mimansa Singh Tanwar, a Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Fortis. We delve into the various mental health illnesses and concerns that an individual might experience through the perinatal period, and how this can have an impact on the mother's quality of life. Tune in to know more about the risk and protective factors, how they can be navigated through individual, community and professional support, and what research has to say about the same! --2021-05-2628 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E01) Mental Health during Pregnancy - A GuideJoin us as we have an interesting discussion with Ms Tara Mehta, a Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Fortis. In this episode, we have a conversation about mental health through the perinatal period. We get some interesting insights into the impact of the experience of pregnancy on mental health, and how this can further have consequences on the woman's psychosocial environment. We also discuss potential strategies and solutions that can be employed to maintain one's mental health through the period, and when it becomes important to seek professional support. -- 2021-05-1232 min

Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental Health(E00) Teaser - Welcome to the Naari-tivesHey there! Thanks for tuning in with us today. Welcome to the official teaser of Naari-tives: Woman-ing and Mental health. Get ready to know all about who we are, what we do, and why we do it. We're hoping to see you on our journey, while we try to have a conversation, generate some thought, explore important narratives, and learn, unlearn and relearn. -- Naari-tives is a podcast brought to you by Maathr: An Initiative for Maternal Mental Health. Co-founded by Shweta Sunil and Preeti Kodancha, it focuses on understanding women's mental health i...2021-05-1101 min