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The Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceS02 Ep.7 Angel Investing, Entrepreneurship, and Empowerment: Bhargavi Varma’s Vision for South Asian WomenHow is Bhargavi Varma empowering South Asian women to lead startups, build generational wealth, and shatter barriers in angel investing? As the Canada-based founder of Brown Girl Angels, Bhargavi is creating a movement that’s transforming the narrative for Desi women in the U.S. and Canada. Welcome to Season 02, Episode 7 of The Mental Balance Podcast! 🎉 We’re kicking off with Bhargavi, a powerhouse leader transforming how Desi women in the U.S. and Canada approach financial independence and entrepreneurship. As a so...
2024-12-051h 25The Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceS02 Ep 6. Mental Health, Motherhood & Kamala Harris’ Life Lessons: Hitha Palepu Tells All Hi folks, welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we sit down with Author, CEO, and Entrepreneur- Hitha Palepu on board to spill the tea!  In this episode, we explore Hitha’s mental health journey, touching on the importance of therapy, how she dealt with postpartum depression, and Bipolar II, and discuss the stigma around mental health in South Asian communities. We also dive into her latest book, We're Speaking, where Hitha shares how Kamala Harris has shaped her personal and professional journey, offering young women  and mothers practical tools to break throug...
2024-10-1659 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceS02 Ep 5. MasterChef's Hetal Vasavada on Baking Her Way To Success, Indian-American Upbringing, Career Shifts, and Toxic WorkplacesHi folks, welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we have Hetal Vasavada on board to spill the tea!  Hetal is a talented baker, recipe consultant, and former contestant on MasterChef Season 6.  On our show, Hetal shares her inspiring journey of leaving a stable career in healthcare to pursue her passion for baking, and the leap of faith that landed her on MasterChef. We dive into her Indian-American upbringing, how it shaped her unique culinary style, and the challenges of starting over in a new field. We also discuss the microaggressions and toxi...
2024-09-2552 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceS02 Ep 4. Proudly South Indian, Boldly Muslim: Hiba Irshad on Life, Identity & StrengthHi folks, welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we have Hiba Irshad on board to spill the tea!  Hiba is the founder of the SASC (South Asian Strength Club), Media & Entertainment Executive and Former JioSaavn executive. On our show, Hiba opens up about her experiences growing up as a South Indian Muslim and how her identity shaped her journey. We dive deep into her career at JioSaavn, how she bridged the gap between East and West with music, discussing how she mastered courage and dealt with imposter syndrome, and managed mental hea...
2024-09-1145 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceS02 Ep3. Canadian VC, ex-Shopify Exec, Arati Sharma on tech, motherhood, ADHD and being a founderHi! Welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we have onboard Arati Sharma to spill the tea!  Arati was a part of Shopify's rocketship growth, and rose to be the Director Product Marketing (her husband was ) . She now spends her time building Goodfuture - their home portfolio and building her new skincare brand, Ghlee! This episode is a close one to my heart, since we discuss breaking into and being in tech as a female immigrant, discussing plights of "how we as females" need to be neat and organized, other South Asian tab...
2024-08-1344 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceSeason 02 IntroHello! Welcome to Season 02 of the Mental Balance. This one is all about South Asians and breaking taboos! We'll chat with some well known VCs, tech and consumer founders, influencers, media celebrities, journalists - everyone you've seen around you on socials influencing the South Asian community! So join in with some chai to learn about their lives, how they balance their wellbeing.
2024-08-1100 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceTrailer for Season 2!Welcome to The Mental Balance Podcast - स्वागत है, স্বাগতম, வரவேற்கிறோம், خوش آمدید, स्वागत छ! Join me the host, Vidhi Raval as we explore the unique intersection of South Asian culture, mental health, and the tech industry. Each episode features candid conversations with industry leaders, mental health professionals, and cultural icons, offering practical insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern life. From addressing burnout and imposter syndrome to celebrating our cultural heritage, The Mental Balance Podcast is your go-to resource for authentic discussions on South Asian mental well-being. Whether you're a tech professional, a mental health advocate, or simply curious about the South Asian experience, this podcast is for you. Tune in for expe...
2024-08-0638 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceS02 Ep 2. South Asian representation in Media, being a female founder & mental health with Neerja PatelHi! Welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we have onboard Neerja Patel to spill the tea!  Neerja is the media pioneer, building the face of so many famous influencers, businesses and bringing South Asians to the forefront in North America. We discuss how she's built her business, her recent Good Morning America appearance and life as a mum, female founder and immigrant! Cozy up, grab your chai and let's culturally kick some taboos to the curb while we take care of our mental health. Make sure you subscribe for mor...
2024-07-1738 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceS02 Ep 1. South Asian Parent-Child Relationship & Emotional WellnessHi folks, welcome to The Mental Balance podcast. In today’s episode, we have onboard Dr Zee to spill the tea!  Dr. Zabina Bhasin, affectionately known as Dr. Zee is a child psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in healthcare leadership She is a key figure on The Toy Association's Board of Directors, United Sikhs Board, and the Concordia advisory board, showcasing her commitment to affecting real change. Did you know there are 3 ways to effectively communicate with anyone (kids and adults) that can help someone feel safe immediately? Cozy up...
2024-06-1734 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceEp 11. Finding your True Self with AvaIs it a good idea to be completely honest at work? Can it affect your professional growth at work? I’ve often had these debates with my friends, and the views have been polarising for the most part. Mostly because people view personal and professional growth as two sides of the same coin, and it’s true. How do you even know you’re going in the right direction for both? My chat with Dr. Ava covers exactly that. We talked about: Addressing struggles and ways to cope with fear How to be honest...
2024-02-2731 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceEp 10. Imposter, Stress or Burnt Out? New in Tech? With Executive Coach, ex-GoogleThis podcast guides tech newcomers through challenges, addressing imposter syndrome, mental health concerns, and burnouts. It explores the surprising impact of the gut on well-being and offers practical solutions for imposter syndrome. Recognizing toxic work environments and advising on decoding company culture during interviews, it empowers individuals to navigate the dynamic tech industry. The distinction between therapists and coaches is clarified, emphasizing how coaching contributes to achieving life goals.
2024-02-0636 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceEp 9. Google's Health Director talks about his mental health leave & strategies he's developed since*All these views are Netwon's own and have no relation to Google and Google's perspectives* In this compelling podcast, Newton, the Health and Performance Director at Google delves into the critical importance of prioritizing mental health and achieving a harmonious work-life balance. Lots of implementable tips and tools used by him with all the various job roles and career ladders he's hopped at Google! Throughout the discussion, he courageously opens up about his personal journey, sharing a profound account of a mental health breakdown he experienced. Newton provides valuable insights into his recovery process, highlighting the transformative impact of...
2024-01-2429 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceEp 8. Psychedelics can heal? Therapist explains tech burnout and mental healthGenesee is a therapist who is a part of the MAPs trial stage 3 for testing psychedelics for PTSD.
2024-01-1735 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceEp 7. Tackling Your Mental Health as a PM in Tech can be toughBosky Mukherjee, has been a PM leader in tech companies, a President and now runs her own company, https://www.pmdojo.me/ as an entrepreneur. She and I chat about: 🌱 a lot of unique challenges faced by immigrants, 🌱 tactical feedback and actions PM's can take in their work place to balance their mental health 🌱 She shares her own tips and tricks from her tool box that she's been building on for years! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warning: For information purposes only. Does not constitute clinical advice. Consult your local medical authority for advice. If you or someone you know needs help immediately, you shoul...
2023-12-0836 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceEp5. A remarkable career in Silicon Valley is not enough, Andy John’s shares.In his past life, Andy was a tech leader in Silicon Valley with 15+ years of work experience across industry giants like Meta, X (RIP Twitter), Quora, and Wealthfront. This podcast episode with Andy shows you: What triggered him to embark on a journey of healing and growth How self-awareness can be a transformative experience How emotional hardships from childhood can impact your sense of self-worth How he reinvented himself through self-realization Work boundaries and how they can be crucial to overall well-being Learn from a tech leader’s journey of navigating a mental health crisis.
2023-12-0834 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceEp 6. Being an Immigrant, Self-awareness improve & work life balance in the tech industryDo you ever get overwhelmed at work—feeling like you don’t belong or that you’re not good enough? Laura Brassie, a clinical supervisor, explains how self-awareness can help prevent burnout—especially for people in high-commitment careers like the tech industry. It can help you notice early signs of overwhelm and exhaustion. Self-awareness can help you tune into your emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and values, allowing you to clarify your priorities and achieve that delicate equilibrium they call work-life balance. “When you are amped up, you have to slow down and cool it down. And...
2023-11-1426 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceEp3. Coping with Tech Layoffs with Andrew KushnickIn this episode we discuss the biggest stressor in Tech today, "Layoffs" with Andrew Kushnick, Psychotherapist who deals with a lot of clients in Tech. As the economy continues to struggle, many businesses are cutting back on employee numbers. This has led to mass layoffs, and as a result, many people are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and dealing with the doom. of never ending fear. In this video, I'm sharing insights from a psychotherapist about how tech layoffs may be affecting your mental health, how this can impact some in the form of trauma and strategies, tools to cope and...
2023-06-2144 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceEp2. Burnout in the Silicon Valley with Linnea ButlerIn this episode, my guest is Linnea Butler, a licensed mental health professional, and we discuss about signs of burnout, effects of COVID, strategies and tools on how to reduce stress and manage burnout. We also dig deeper into what is neurodiversity, how it is related to those in the tech industry, autistic burnout along with the psychedelic 'Ketamine' which is legally permitted for use (waitlist for this therapy experience in the Bay Area). Linnea is a psychotherapist who is also the founder of a psychiatry practice based in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Having begun...
2023-05-2234 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceEp1. Burnout, Boundaries and Tech FoundersIn this episode of Tech Minds Unwind, Michael discusses common signs of burnout and provides practical tools to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Drawing from his diverse career background and client experiences, Michael offers unique perspectives on how to implement these takeaways in your everyday life. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and transform your approach to work and well-being! Hi! I'm Vidhi, and thanks for listening in. 😊👍🎥 If you prefer to read, subscribe to our blog - www.thementalbalance.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_mental_... Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the...
2023-05-1932 minThe Mental Balance
The Mental BalanceWelcome to The Mental Balance Season 1!What is this podcast about? What will you achieve from listening to this podcast? Who am I? #mentalhealth #wellness #selfcare #therapy #licensedprofessionals
2023-05-1901 min