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Little Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMaster Your Feminine Energy and Rebrand Your Life Ft. Trauma Informed Coach Nehaa GoyalGIVEAWAY in collaboration with MyMuse in the episode.Giveaway details- https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ TW- The episode contains references to suicide and pregnancy loss. Everyone is talking about feminine energy these days from girls in their ‘soft girl era’ to Meta CEO. It’s easy to think of popular concepts as fad but feminine energy isn’t a fad; it’s always been here and will always be. All humans need a balance of feminine and masculine energy- none of these traits are superior or inferior. This episode will unmyth femininity for you. From un...2025-03-0557 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 GrowthIs Therapy Useful? How to Know If It’s Working? Find Answers with Clinical Psychologist Saachi Agrawal- 100First of all, I want to thank you for listening to Little Fixes. This is episode 100 and I am feeling pride and gratitude to have come this far.For the 100th episode, the topic had to be something close to my heart and something more and more people need to be aware of. So, today we’ll talk about the need for psychotherapy. Many people believe that you don’t need therapy if you are close to your family and friends. Some people even say that if you need therapy then you don’t really have great relati...2022-10-2031 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMeet My Best Friends- How to Start and Maintain Authentic Friendships- 99Generally the episodes on the 5th of the month are solo but today’s episode is an exception because I have some exceptional people with me. In episode 95, I had talked about making best friends in my 30s despite being socially anxious. Today all my best friends are here with me and no it’s not the first time we all are doing an episode together. We all did episode 12 of Little Fixes together back in 2020. Also, all 3 of my besties have solo interview episodes on Little Fixes. But today's episode is about female friendship and more speciafically our frien...2022-10-0541 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthSelf-Care- Where It Goes Wrong and What It Really Is- Dr. Ipsita Chatterjee from Thehraav- 98Self-care has been talked about a lot but despite it being overdone, I don’t think that many people understand it and that includes me. Instagram kholo to koi face pack lagake baitha hoga aur kahega- today is my self care day, you should do it too. Kisine meditation ke baare mei likha hoga ki if you don’t meditate you are missing out. To koi mental health break leke baitha hoga kisi cheez se.I am not trying to belittle any of these things but kya self-care sirf yahi hai or alternatively, do these things even coun...2022-09-2036 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 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWhat Stops Us- An Unscripted Conversation with My Life Coach Sanjeet Ray- 96In episode 93, I talked about my experience of working with a life coach and he is with me in this episode. We’ll talk about things that stop us the most from growing, from going after our dreams and from achieving what we want. Sanjeet Ray is a Business and Mindset Coach. Sanjeet's aim as a coach is to help you perform at your truest potential by questioning your mindset blocks and challenging your limiting beliefs. He meets you where you are today to help you rewrite your scripts and break-free from your conditioning.I met...2022-08-2042 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 Growth5 Simple Ways to be More Eco-Sustainable- Perfection Not Required- 94We all understand the importance of sustainable living but many of us don’t do anything to be more sustainable because we feel that we need to do something big or what difference can one small change in one person’s life make or we simply feel that nothing can be done now or someone else will come to save the Earth. The truth is that none of this is correct and one small change in your lifestyle can make the Earth a better place.In this episode, we talk about such simple, little things with Tripti Jain...2022-07-2040 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWorking with a Life Coach in India- My Experience and Takeaways- 93This one is a solo episode where I talk about why I decided to get life coaching and how it’s helping me. I am also sharing my bad experience of working with a self-proclaimed life coach in the past who had no certification or even proper experience. Tune in if you are feeling stuck and need some guidance because I also talk about my top 5 takeaways from my coaching sessions with a life coach in India.Episode 85- How to Feel Fulfilled in Life- https://maitrisconfetti.com/how-to-feel-fulfilled-in-life/Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.in...2022-07-0514 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthFeminism in India- A Discussion with Chhavi Sharma, Founder of Girls Buzz- 92Hello sassy naari, thank you for joining me today. As a girl born in a middle class Indian family, I was always told that I can't do certain things and that I shouldn't dream big. Anything which was unfamiliar for my parents, wasn't considered the right thing to do. Kuchh kiya bhi to we were reminded of how privileged we are. I grew up into a woman who was ok with a lot of things despite not liking them. Aisi bahot si aur bhi women hain humari country mein. Ye puri tarah se humare parents ki bhi galti nahi...2022-06-2029 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthDoes Manifesting Work and How to Manifest Your Desires Your Way- 91Manifestation has been the buzzword for quite a while now and like most buzzwords, many of us don’t understand it. To clear our doubts, I invited Mindfulness Coach Nikki Deora. In this episode, we talk about--What is manifestation-Why we need manifestation-How to manifest your desires even if you can’t visualise them-What if it doesn’t work-One thing we all need to do for a happier lifeThis conversation will make you realise that you have what it takes to live the li...2022-06-0538 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWhy ‘Women Aren’t Good with Money’- How to Easily Save and Invest Regardless of Your Income- 90This episode is about money management for women but it won't be just tips and tricks. My guest and I will talk about women's limiting beliefs about money and why it is essential to be aware of where you put your money. Ye conversation money management ke baare mei to hai hi par sath hai women ke money mindset ke baare mein bhi hai. Isme meri story bhi hai aur aapki bhi.Aj ka episode thoda hatke hai aur bahot hi fun and relatable way mei aapke finance se related ideas ko upgrade karengi Meri guest Neha...2022-05-2054 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Nurture Independent Kids- The Montessori Way with Neha Kotecha Rao- 89Never help a child with a task at which they think they can succeed. Raising an independent child goes beyond enabling them to do daily tasks. Being self-reliant helps them in being smart,confident and self-sufficient adults. In Montessori, there are simple ways to make your kids independent and you can start when they are still babies. You don’t need anything special to apply the concepts of Montessori at home. Some small tweaks at your home and more importantly in your own mindset go a long way in making children self-sufficient. Tune in to this conversation to find ou...2022-05-0539 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth5 Habits of Self-Assured People- How to be More Confident- Madhulika Appasani- 88A conversation that goes beyond tips and hacks to be more confident. In this episode, you will discover-What’s confidencetraits of confident peoplehow being confident helps youAre introverted people confident?How to be more confidentI speak with Madhulika Appasani. Madhulika is India's leading Life Coach for higher achieving young mothers. She has coached over 1000 people in 3 years. She is on a mission to help 1,00,000 women achieve their dream lives and live a fulfilled life.Connect with Madhulika Appasani- https://www.in...2022-04-2043 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthDo Collagen Supplements Work for Skin Tightening and Other Common Skincare Queries Answered- Skinoreal- 87Oh the skincare concerns we have and the myths we believe in! In this episode, Cosmetologist and Aesthetician Sreeja Shrestha addresses your skincare concerns, busts myths and suggests routines & products.Here's what we discuss-What is healthy skinEssentials everyone must followMinimizing large poresDo collagen supplements workActives that help with HyperpigmentationTreating acne marks and scarsAnti ageingSreeja shares her skincare routineIt’s a longer episode and your skin needs this. Hit Play right now.Connect with Sreeja Shrestha- https://www.instagram.com/skinoreal/Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://ww...2022-04-0553 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWhat Having Anxiety Feels Like and How to Deal with It- Dr. Era Dutta- 86It’s ok to feel some anxiety in day to day life but when it starts hindering your life, you need to manage it and even take help if needed. Consultant Psychiatrist, Tedx Speaker, mental health columnist, blogger and wellness coach Dr. Era Dutta talks about what anxiety is, what it feels like and shares some tools to manage it. Tune in and don’t forget to share it with someone in need.Connect with Dr. Era Dutta- https://www.instagram.com/mindwellness.dr.era/Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/2022-03-2042 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHere’s How to Feel Fulfilled in Life- 85Do you feel empty even when ‘life is good’. That feeling of guilt and frustration is constant but you don’t know the reason behind it. Well, you are not alone because many women feel like this but don’t know what to do about it. This is not the best way to go about life and we all deserve to feel fulfilled. This conversation will help you in understanding how to find that elusive fulfilment. I am speaking with Amruta Ram who is a soulful business coach for women. We talk about what this feeling is, how it changes...2022-03-0536 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthFeminine Hygiene Essentials- Take Charge of Your Sexual Health- Dr. Niveditha Manokaran- 84Talking about sexual health is a taboo in our country. Sexual health ka matlab bhi zyadatar logon ko theek se pata nahi hai. Iske baare mein baat karna to door, even private parts ke baare mein baat karne walon ko bhi bahot log morally corrupt maan lete hain. Humein shaming and judgement se bahar aake openly discuss karna hai. Moreover, when you talk openly, you understand your body better and can get help at the first sign of trouble.Iss episode mein main baat kar rahi hun Veneriologist Dr. Niveditha Manokaran se. We talk about what is...2022-02-2044 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthInstagram Growth Tricks You Need to Know in 2022- 83Instagram changes everyday and you have to stay on top of the trends if you want to grow your business or your personal brand. You don’t have to be on the ‘gram all day to gain popularity and business. Being Intentional and understanding what works is enough to catapult your growth.To give you clarity on what will work on Instagram in 2022, I invited Social Media Trainer and Consultant Ami Savla Hemani. Ami is the Founder of a Social Media Training Hub - Socialize Store and has trained over 6500 people.In this episode, we discuss--how to ge...2022-02-0537 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth“Money Doesn’t Come Easily to Me”- Healing Financial Trauma with Dr. Gaurav Deka- 82It’s time to get a little uncomfortable and talk about money. Our own limiting beliefs about money are stopping us from inviting abundance to our lives. You might feel scared of money without knowing it. You might feel that rich people are vicious. You might feel that having money means no time for anything. You might feel that abundance is for special people. This reminds me that the term abundance has been overused everywhere.In this episode, I am attempting to make you aware of your financial trauma with my guest Dr. Gaurav De...2022-01-2043 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthBack with a Bang and with Some Exciting Changes- 81Little Fixes Podcast is back after a long-ish break and this time there are some changes. We have a new intro and a new schedule. Tune in to find out what’s new and what exciting things are coming for you.This Lifestyle Podcast for Indian Women aims to help every woman come out of her limiting beliefs by fixing small aspects of her life. It’s real talk, actionable ideas and lots of fun. So, continue what you are doing and join me in this real talk.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.inst...2022-01-0506 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthIs Your To-Do List Overwhelming You? Here’s How to be More Productive- Shailaja V- 80I have a never-ending to-do list. Managing clients’ work as a social media marketer while taking care of my daughter and my home is already a lot and then I need to workout, need to relax and need to make time for loved ones. Even thinking about all this makes me anxious. Many of you must be in a similar situation so in this episode, I have Content Strategist and Productivity Coach Shailaja V helping you in being more productive. She believes that being productive starts with being mindful of your situation.In the episode, she suggests simple steps th...2021-09-0842 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow Your Childhood Affects Your Adult Personality and How to Heal Your Inner Child- 79Do little things trigger you? Do you want your child to stop colouring a picture untidily even though your rational brain knows that it’s ok? You might be suffering from inner child trauma. Even those of us who had a very nice childhood have some trauma we are unaware about. Once it’s resolved, life becomes much easier and you do better as a person.To know more about Inner Child Trauma and how to work on it, I invited Trauma-Informed Regression Therapist Himadri Dimri to the podcast. She explains the inner child theory, how childhood trau...2021-09-0135 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Deal with Stubborn Kids- Strategies by Parenting Coach Riddhi Deorah- 78Let’s start by calling them strong willed or persistent. Kids want what they want and they try to get it in any way possible. This is one quality everyone should have but we as parents end up discouraging this trait by handling their behaviour in wrong ways. There are better strategies to deal with a persistent child- you can be gentle yet firm. The idea is to start by working on yourself and no it’s not about changing yourself completely. Just a few tweaks here and there will have you in a more influential position.In t...2021-08-1839 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Start a Podcast in India- Who Can Start and Why You Should Start- 77Want to tell your story or share your expertise with the world? Audio is booming and it’s a great time to Start a Podcast in India. There is tremendous scope for growth as a podcaster whether you want to scale your business or promote your personal brand. In this episode, Podcast Coach, RJ, TEDx Speaker and a podcaster, Taleha Khan shares everything you need to know before starting your podcast. This episode will give a good perspective about how to start and what to expect as an independent podcaster in India. We talk about planning the content an...2021-08-1140 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthRaising Two Kids- How Anandita Agrawal is Managing a Toddler and a Baby- 76To have or not to have two kids is a question many people ask themselves. In Indian society, many people force couples to have at least two kids but it’s always a personal choice. I am done with one but if you are confused about having more than one kid, this conversation with Anadita Agrawal can help you. Anandita is a digital content creator who creates content around parenting and lifestyle. She is a mom of two boys and is raising them beautifully. Tune in for her tips and experiences about managing a toddler and a baby....2021-08-0421 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthNo Work is Too Small- Inspiration to Follow Your Heart with Princa Rathi, Founder of Hair Love India- 75Many women want to start a business and probably you are also one of them. You think about it then drop the idea because of fear of failure and judgement. You still can’t stop thinking about it but you just can’t muster up the courage. You come up with excuses like time, money, family and more but today, we are here to inspire you. Princa Rathi founded Hair Love India on a whim. She didn’t have a huge amount of money and she didn’t want to take a loan either. Regardless, she launched and now her s...2021-07-2835 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthAnswered! All Your Burning Questions about Health & Fitness- FAQ with Nutritionist Kejal Shah- 74You have heard a lot of experts talk about fitness on Little Fixes but your questions never seem to stop and so I decided to do this FAQ episode with Nutrition Expert Keja Shah from Nutrivity India. Here we talk about everything from postpartum weight loss to plateau in weight loss to intermittent fasting, vegetarian sources of protein, love handles and more. Tune in to get enlightened about your health. Our previous episodes about fitness-Postpartum Fitness and Diastasis Recti- https://maitrisconfetti.com/postpartum-fitness/Practical tips for postpartum fitness- https://maitrisconfetti.c...2021-07-2148 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthLife Skills Kids Need to Survive & Thrive in Future- Anusha Mahalingam from Lesson Leap- 73Gone are the days when we used to mug up everything taught in school and make a career out of it. Our kids need more skills than we thought necessary and so I invited Anusha Mahalingam to explain what they are and how we can help our kids in learning them. A Harvard alumni, Anusha is the co-founder of Lesson Leap- an online learning platform focused on improving kids’ communication skills. In this episode, she talks about the necessity of great communication skills, problem solving skills and teamwork among others. We also discuss the fascination with coding and the ri...2021-07-1432 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Stop Holding Yourself Back & Start Believing in Your Abilities- Self Worth with Benaisha Kharas- 72How many times have you told yourself that you aren’t good enough? That you are not worthy of love and the life you desire? It’s very easy to think less of ourselves especially for women. We attach our worth to our accomplishments and don’t appreciate the person we are. Without self-worth, it’s impossible to lead a fulfilled life. The good news is that you can work on your self-worth and do everything you want. In this episode, Integrative Counsellor & Image Consultant Benaisha Kharas gives you 5 simple action steps to improve your self worth. She also talks ab...2021-07-0746 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Cure PCOS Permanently- Simrun Chopra Answers Your PCOS Questions- 71PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by genetic and lifestyle factors. It causes enlarged ovaries with cysts on the outer edges. PCOS results in a lot of health issues like infertility and diabetes which can be controlled by good lifestyle choices. In this episode, well known Nutritionist Simrun Chopra answers all your questions about PCOS- causes, risks and treatment. Tune in for a healthier you. Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Little Fixes Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlefixespodcast/ 2021-06-3042 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWant to Stand Out and Grow? Build Your Personal Brand- 70 Whether you are an influencer or a small business owner, you need to have your own voice, your own style. The importance of having a personal brand has increased manifold now and you might lose out if you don’t brand yourself now. In this episode, Business Coach Nishita Mantry talks about- - What is Personal Branding?- Why everyone needs it?- How to brand yourself?- How to network if you are shyTune in to take your work to the next level.2021-06-2330 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthFather’s Day Special Bonus- Fun Q & A with My Husband and Daughter- 69Doing something special this Father’s Day. It’s my first bonus episode and also the first time that my husband is appearing on the podcast. We will talk about parenting and I have some interesting questions for him. Our daughter Idhaya is also there in this Father’s Day special episode. So sit back and smile with us.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Little Fixes Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlefixespodcast/ Glimpses of our simple life- https://www.instagram.com/maitrisconfetti/ 2021-06-1912 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHappily Divorced- What It’s Like Being a Divorced Woman in India- 68Most of us have lots of questions when someone we know gets divorced. We also tend to stereotype them as per our thinking but the reality can be very different. Being divorced is any day better than being in an unfulfilling relationship. To talk about being a divorced woman & mother in India, I invited Second Time Single Aakanksha Saxena to talk about life as a divorcee. I asked her a lot of typical questions but her replies are anything but common. She even has a Podcast- Second Time Single to talk about her experiences as a divorcee. Tune in...2021-06-1631 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Create Content that Connects with Your Followers- Storytelling, Pivoting and More- 67This pandemic has impacted a lot of businesses and many of them were shut down but there are some people who managed to pivot and create another successful business even in this unpredictability. Sharmila Patil is one of them. She is a Photographer, Product Stylist, Blogger and many other things. In this episode, she talks about how she took the leap of faith and created something completely different when she was forced to stay inside her home. She is a successful Instagrammer and shares her content creation process that has helped her in creating a community of people who...2021-06-0936 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthLife Update After the Break- Staying in Isolation, What I Did, Read and Learnt- 66It’s been over a month since the last episode. A lot has happened in this time- I had covid and stayed in isolation, life has thrown many more problems and I have been trying to deal. I have explored new things, read new books, learnt new things, got many insights and shared it all in this impromptu episode. These insights might help you too in getting clarity or reminding what you already know.For the books mentioned in the episode, head to the shownotes Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com...2021-06-0218 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow Stories Help Kids and 5 Tips for You to Tell Engaging Stories- Chitman Kaur, Hey Cloudy- 65We all have heard stories as kids and we still enjoy listening to them. Stories are not only fun to listen to, they also help us in learning new things whether it's morals, some concepts or anything else. With increasing screen time and lack of time the art of storytelling is getting lost. We can show kids something or read a book to them but telling a story to your kid is an intimate and fun experience.That's why in this episode, I am sharing some storytelling tips with you. I am talking to Chitman Kaur, founder of HeyCloudy, India's...2021-04-2137 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthEasy Decluttering Tips by Rohini Rajagopalan from Organise With Ease- 64Do you also keep buying pretty organisers and still unable to declutter your space? How about that plastic bag stuffed with hundred other such bags you have never used? We all have been there. A cluttered home not only looks unpleasant, it also messes up our mental peace. That’s why I spoke to Certified Organiser Rohini Rajagopalan. She helps people in getting more out of the space they have and in finding things they forgot they had. She understands the psychology behind hoarding and helps people in getting rid of things they never use.In this ep...2021-04-1427 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMakeup in India Needs More Inclusivity- A Chat with Sabrina Suhail of Tinge Cosmetics- 63We all have struggled with finding our exact shade in base makeup. The struggle gets harder if you are on the darker side. Besides base makeup, we would love to have customised shades of lipsticks too. Tinge Cosmetics by Sabrina Suhail is a custom makeup brand that can help you in getting just the kind of makeup you want.In this episode, we talk about the lack of education in terms of makeup and how change is coming gradually. Tune in now!Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ 2021-04-0727 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthRepresentation in Children's Literature- Gender, Race and More with Pratha Shetty- 62Did you know that gender parity will not be achieved for another century? Can you believe that in children’s literature there are more books about trucks than about female protagonists? Even though Children’s Literature has a lot to offer now in terms of equal representation, there’s a long way to go. I discuss this, my experiences and some simple yet effective solutions with Pratha Shetty in this episode. Pratha is the author of a children's colouring book- When I Grow Up. In this book, kids can colour the pictures of notable women from around the world. This n...2021-03-2441 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMy Hacks for Managing Freelance Work with a Toddler at Home- 61I have been working from home since 2014 but things changed after the baby. I had to make a lot of changes and even more changes this year because I have taken up new work. I didn’t realize it earlier but mom-guilt was also making me anxious. Once I identified the problems, I have been able to figure out a routine which helps me and my daughter. In this episode, I am sharing my routine as a Freelance Social Media Marketer who manages work and home while having a toddler around all the time. With this, I am hoping to...2021-03-1711 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthI Eat When I am Sad- Emotional Eating and How to Deal with It- 60Do you like to bury your sadness in food or are you someone who stops eating when sad. Gorging on ice-creams and chocolates when wistful is ok sometimes but when it becomes a pattern, it can be a case of Emotional Eating. On the other hand, if you shun food when feeling sad, it can also be Emotional Eating. This condition affects us not only physically but also mentally. The roots of Emotional Eating can go back to our childhood too. Hence, it’s important to identify it and heal completely.In this episode, Dietitian & Clinical Nutritionist Na...2021-03-1037 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthOne Step Towards an Equal Future- International Women’s Day Special- 59Little Fixes Podcast is committed to uplifting women in every possible way. I believe that we women can do anything we want and always try to help women like me in getting the most out of their lives. This International Women’s Day special episode is a small step in that direction. The theme for this year’s Women’s Day is 'Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World' and this episode is inspired by it.I requested eleven wonder women to talk about one step that can help in achieving an equal featur...2021-03-0323 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Grow a Blog in the Age of Captions- 58Do you love to write? A blog can be a great platform to put your thoughts out there but most of us get stuck thinking that blogging space is saturated and blogs are a thing of the past. Did you know that you own your blog but not your social media followers? Every space is always saturated which also means that there is always scope for more.In this episode Vaishali Sudan Sharma, Founder of The Champa Tree Blog talks about how she started and scaled her blog. She also shares her secrets of getting traffic. Tune...2021-02-2435 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthFind Your Child’s Natural Genius and Nurture It with DMIT- 57Getting your kid admitted in all the ‘trending’ classes is what a lot of parents do these days. They feel that their child has to be good at everything whether it’s studies, dance, sports or chess. Some other parents are unsure whether to get their child enrolled in any extracurricular activities at all. This is where DMIT (Dermatoglyphics Multiple Intelligence Test) or simply put Brain Mapping can help. DMIT is a psychometric analysis based on fingerprints but it has its roots in science and not astrology.The test reports help you and your child in understanding their...2021-02-1725 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthThe Truth Behind Biodegradable Pads and How to Make Your Period Better and Sustainable- Smita Kulkarni, Stonesoup- 56Many of us are aware that disposable pads generate waste that won’t be decomposed for hundreds of years. Even biodegradable disposable pads take at least two years to decompose which again is too long compared to the guidelines for degradable waste. Degradable waste has to decompose in 45-60 days to be used as compost.This shows that any kind of disposable pads aren’t good for the environment. Moreover, most pads contain extremely harmful chemicals that affect the women using them. Not to mention the discomfort of wearing pads. Enter menstrual cups and reusable cloth pads- two...2021-02-1042 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthJust for Laughs- Funny Q & A with Manali Tiwari from Mommywood- 55In this episode, I am trying something completely different. I am interviewing comic content creator Manali Tiwari from Mommywood India. She creates funny yet hard-hitting videos on motherhood and being a woman in India.In the episode, I pose some weird questions I found on Google to her and she answers them on the spot in her witty way. You will laugh out loud in this episode. Manali also shares a little about her journey from being a dentist to being a mother and now also a content creator on Instagram. Don't miss this hilarious Q and...2021-02-0333 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth5 Instagram Trends You Need to Know in 2021- How to Use Reels, Pictures and Videos in Your Social Media Strategy- 54Instagram changes everyday and you have to stay on top of the trends if you want to grow your business or your personal brand. You don’t have to be on the ‘gram all day to gain popularity and business. Being Intentional and understanding what works is enough to catapult your growth. To give you clarity on what will work on Instagram in 2021, I invited Dr. Khushbu Pandya who is India’s first Ph.D. in Social Media. She also runs a digital agency to help brands grow their digital presence.In this episode, we discuss Reels in det...2021-01-2743 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthSherry Shroff on Her Content Creation Process, Creative Freedom, Competition and Being Herself- 53Whether you watch her YouTube videos or scroll through her Instagram page, Scherezade Shroff pulls you in. The celebrity Indian Youtuber doesn't change with trends and her authenticity has kept her on top after all these years.In this episode, she talks about her content creation process and how she maintains her creative freedom in this era of endless brand collaborations.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Little Fixes Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlefixespodcast/ Connect with Sherry Shroff- https://www.in...2021-01-2030 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow We Unknowingly Teach Our Kids that Femininity is Lesser and How to Do Better- 52It’s not just about the colours or the kind of toys a kid plays with; the tendency to belittle ‘womanly’ things is much more deep rooted. Even though the world’s most famous designers and chefs are men (this is the topic for another discussion), people still mock a boy who likes to cook, sew or wear makeup. When did cooking become girlish or even if it was, why is it not the right thing to do for a boy? People let their boys wear mom’s heels at home but not outside. It’s even more problematic than not let...2021-01-1326 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthTake Control of Your Mental Wellness- Our Experience with Therapy- 51Talking about mental health is slowly becoming normal but we have a very long way to go. I have talked about the importance of taking care of our mental health in many episodes and in this episode, I and my guest Nikki are talking about how therapy has helped us. We talk about all the aspects of getting psychiatric help whether it’s the stigma or unsupportive family. Give this episode a listen and you might just get inspired to work on your mental health. Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/2021-01-0632 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthOne Year of Little Fixes- How It Went and What’s Next- 50So, Little Fixes Podcast has 50 episodes now and we recently celebrated our first birthday too. This sweet little Indian podcast for women has been able to come this far only because of you so thank you, thank you, thank you. In this super short episode, I am sharing a bit of flashback and my future plans. Do give it a listen :)Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Little Fixes Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlefixespodcast/ My Personal Instagram page- https://www.instagram.com/ma...2020-12-2308 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthUnfair Treatment at Work- What Happens and What a Woman Wants- 49Going back to work after having a child is a tough decision in itself and we have talked about making the decision in Episode 26. But what if you join work again and meet with less than enthusiastic colleagues especially superiors. Many women joining the workforce after motherhood have to go through challenges they don’t deserve. If she has made the decision to be back, rest assured she will give it her best but many employers aren’t able to understand this. Some bosses can be difficult overtly while others drop subtle hints.In this episode, I disc...2020-12-1623 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 min