MannMukti: Mental Health Podcast

Many of us struggle with setting boundaries in our personal and professional lives, and as a result, we can end up feeling resentful, and even burnt out. Setting boundaries is not always easy, but it's essential for our well-being and happiness. It's a skill that requires practice, patience, and self-awareness. Kirandeep & Drishti are joined by Nisha Desai, co-founder of Anise Health, and Marisa Nagin, LMFT to explore what it means to set boundaries, why it's important, real-life examples, and some tips + insight to help you cultivate healthy boundaries and empower you. a culturally-responsive digital mental health and well-being platform dedicated to meeting the unique needs of communities of color.

The podcast team reacts to the Netflix documentary STUTZ featuring candid conversations between actor Jonah Hill and his therapist Phil Stutz.

Jay Anand wears many hats — musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, educator, even casual table tennis player. But the release of his latest project, a title track for the Netflix India film Loop Lapeta, landed him in a new role, one of advocating for and representing the transgender community. Jay sat down with hosts Kirandeep and Chaten to share how music has shaped his life and been a pillar for his mental health. #SpeakUp

Zarna Garg's journey from aunty to professional comedian is no laughing matter -- MannMukti podcaster Anand Jayanti reached out to her after she brought the house down at the Comedy Cellar in NYC, and she graciously treated the podcast team to the joy of sharing her passion with the world, the minefield of South Asian taboos, and tips in personal finance for the starving artist. Please listen, share, and #speakup!

Finding your definition of love in today's day and age is no small feat. With a click of a button or a swipe of a finger, you open up your hearts and your world. But how will you know that this is your person? How important is sexual chemistry or getting along with your partner's family? What can you do to build, maintain and cultivate a flourishing relationship that can last a lifetime? In this special Valentine's Day episode, producer Kirandeep is joined by her husband, Dhaarak, and Dr. Vijayeta Sinh, a psychologist and relationship resiliency expert to answer some of the burning questions on Modern Love & Relationships.

Many of us have experienced Imposter Syndrome at some point during our life. It can manifest as feelings of self-doubt, self-criticism, or critical comparisons to others that make us feel inadequate and out of place. In this podcast episode, Chaten and Kirandeep chat with Divya Robin, MHC to discuss scenarios and phases of life in which Imposter Syndrome can rear its head, understand what it really is, who can be affected by it, and how we can equip ourselves to manage it.

Many external experiences can shape our perception of how we view our bodies. Drishti and Kirandeep share an intimate and vulnerable conversation with counseling psychologist Dr. Rakhi Sen to talk about the spectrum of effect our body image can have on our lives and at the extremes can even lead to body dysmorphia or disordered eating.

Going home for the holiday can mean drastic changes to our personal space and emotional space. The MannMukti PodSquad share their experiences of going home for the holidays, how they deal with personal questions from family and friends, and how to deal with the lack of personal space!

In this second episode of the THERAPY SERIES, Dr. Rakhi Sen sat down with producer, Drishti, to answer your therapy-related FAQS. How do I know if I need a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, a just a hot shower or a walk in the park? How do I know if your therapist is right for me? How can I help a friend that might need some support? And more!

In this first episode of THERAPY SERIES, Dr. Rakhi Sen is back for a chat with our producer Drishti, to help us learn how to navigate the conversation with our parents and family members on starting therapy and why this conversation can be so challenging.

The MannMukti PodSquad discusses their personal experiences in navigating difficult conversations with brown parents.

Join Abhijith, Sri, and Anand, as they reflect on where we have come from as an organization and where we will go, to mark our first transition of leadership from Abhijith to Sri. This episode may or may not contain a Karan Johar inspired lightning round, wherein we discuss underwear preferences among other things!

The MannMukti PodSquad is back with another episode of Real Talk, a series where our team of hosts chats on hot topics surrounding mental health! In this episode, you will hear Audria, Anand, Drishti and Kirandeep speak on the topic of MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA; what they feel is the root cause, their personal experiences and how they believe we can break this cycle. Press play!

*TRIGGER WARNING*: Trauma, sexual assault, bullying & self-harm. In this episode, MannMukti Podcast hosts Kirandeep & Drishti speak with licensed psychologist Dr. Rakhi Sen to uncover the different types of trauma, intergenerational trauma, common misconceptions, how to recognize when trauma may be negatively affecting you and how to start the process of healing trauma.

Tune in to our new series Real Talk w/The MannMukti PodSquad where the podcast team engages in discussion on hot topics in mental health. On this episode, you will hear producers Anand, Audria, Chaten, and Kirandeep ask a series of questions to get to know each other and for you to get to know us. Press play to meet the team!

In a follow-up interview, Parag Mehta & Vaibhav Jain share the details of the challenge to register their same-sex marriage in India and their role in breaking down the stigma and inequalities of marriage within the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted by: Audria & Kirandeep

Dr. Ankita Krishnan chats with Anand Jayanti about her journey into child psychology, how she navigates complex parent-child dynamics, and what parents can do to raise children with a therapeutic mindset.

Comedy can be a way to process tragedy and joy alike. Audria and Anand sit down with comedian Nimesh Patel to chat about his personal interest in mental health, what can and can’t be funny, and how COVID-19 has provided a “renaissance” of sorts for creators amidst all the pain and chaos. Check out Nimesh Patel’s latest ventures: Instagram: @findingnimesh YouTube, including his animated series, Zoo Idiots: youtube.com/c/NimeshPatelComedy

Kirandeep is joined by Dr. Jasmine Singh to discuss the heartbreaking story behind the now trending #BreakTheStigma4Nima, the spectrum of PostPartum Mood Disturbances, and the Mental Health Stigmas that plague the South Asian community.

MannMukti Podcast Co-Producer Kirandeep joins in conversation with Aparna Sagaram, LMFT (@reflectionswithatherapist) to discuss the role of self-compassion in healing two differing but related self-conscious emotions: Shame & Guilt