• S2E20- Is the World Finally Ready to Talk About Mental Health? Dr. Geeta Shroff Weighs In!
    Oct 17 2024

    In this episode, we dive into a candid conversation with Dr. Geeta Shroff on the journey towards understanding and accepting mental health. She shares powerful insights into coping strategies, shifting societal perceptions, and tackling the stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental health.

    Dr. Shroff focuses on the unique mental health challenges faced by women, highlighting how often these go overlooked—and how her Centre is dedicated to providing the support women need. We wrap things up with an entertaining Rapid Fire round!

    For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/dr-geeta-shroff/

    Chapters:

    (0:00) - Introduction

    (3:07) - Early Life

    (6:37) - Geeta's Mental Health Wake -Up Call

    (8:17) - Strategies to Cope with Stress & Anxiety

    (10:51) - Balance Between Professional Obligations & Personal Well- Being

    (13:15) - Change in Societal Perceptions towards Mental Health

    (17:09) - Mental Health & Cultural Background

    (20:38) - Stigma Around Mental Health

    (22:38) - Misconceptions about Mental Health

    (25:46) - Initiating the Process of Dealing with Mental Health Issues

    (27:30) - Managing Mental Health Without Traditional Therapy

    (32:08) - Helping Women With Their Struggles - Lighthouse Counselling Centre

    (38:47) - Attention to Women's Mental Health Issues

    (41:16) - Future of Mental Health

    (45:00) - Rapid Fire Round

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  • S2E19:Can Craft Really Transform Communities? Payal Nath's Mission with Kadam Haat Reveals All
    Oct 10 2024

    In this inspiring episode, we explore the journey of Payal Nath, an award-winning social impact leader and the co-founder of Kadam Haat, a brand dedicated to empowering rural communities by enhancing traditional handicraft skills.

    Payal shares the story of her journey, drawing on the influence of her early life and the birth of Kadam Haat. She delves into the challenges she’s faced along the way, the invaluable role of mentors in her life, and her practical tips for those eager to make a difference in social impact. Balancing her personal and professional life, Payal provides insights on coping with setbacks and offers empowering advice for young girls.

    For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/payal-nath/

    Chapters:

    (0:00) - Introduction

    (2:10) - Early Life Experiences & the Birth of Kadam Haat

    (7:46) - The Journey & its Challenges

    (13:33) - Role of Mentors in Payal's Life

    (16:46) - Tips for Making a Social Impact

    (18:11) - Balance Between Personal & Professional Life

    (22:01) - Handling Setbacks

    (24:22) - Advice for Young Girls

    (29:57) - Biases Women Continue to Face

    (31:30) - Role of Women's Voices

    (33:26) - Mental Health & Women

    (36:00) - Midlife Rebooting

    (38:56) - Future Aspirations

    (42:16) - Rapid Fire Round

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  • S2E18: From Grandma’s Wisdom to Writing Stardom: How Did Kainaz Jussawalla Make It Happen?
    Oct 3 2024

    In this insightful conversation, Kainaz Jussawalla delves into how her childhood experiences shaped her perspective and life choices. She speaks fondly of her grandmother, who served as both a mentor and confidante, providing invaluable guidance.

    Kainaz also shares her journey into writing, discussing how gender often poses challenges in the path to success. She offers practical tips for aspiring authors and highlights the importance of addressing women’s mental health. This episode is filled with wisdom and inspiration for listeners navigating their own journeys.

    For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/kainaz-jussawalla/

    Chapters:

    (0:00) - Introduction

    (1:42) - Early Life

    (8:30) - Gender-Related Challenges

    (13:05) - Role of her Grandmother

    (17:41) - Tips for Budding Authors

    (22:01) - Balance Between Personal & Professional Life

    (27:26) - Handling Setbacks

    (30:44) - Advice for Young Girls

    (40:12) - Role of Women's Voices

    (45:13) - Mental Health & Women

    (51:04) - Midlife Rebooting

    (57:10) - Future Aspirations

    (61:19) - Rapid-Fire Round

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S2E17: How Did Upasna Punj Build Live Your Bachpan While Balancing Business and Wellbeing?
    Sep 26 2024

    We’re thrilled to have an incredible guest with us this week—Upasna Punj, a former corporate executive turned inspiring entrepreneur. Upasana shares how the core values instilled in her by her parents—hard work, sincerity, and honesty—have served as her guiding principles throughout her life. She’s built upon these values to create Live Your Bachpan, an extraordinary initiative aimed at helping children develop essential life skills while ensuring they have a memorable childhood.

    In this episode, Upasna candidly discusses the challenges and triumphs of building her business, how she balances her personal and professional life, and the critical importance of amplifying women’s voices. She also emphasizes the need for women to prioritize their mental health.

    For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/upasna-punj/

    Chapters:

    (0:00) - Introduction

    (2:38) - Early Days

    (5:25) - Professional Life

    (8:04) - Life & Gender-Related Challenges

    (11:21) - Her Inspiration

    (14:40) - Tips for a Budding Entrepreneur

    (20:20) - Balance between Personal & Professional Life

    (24:51) - Dealing with Setbacks

    (28:25) - Advice to Young Girls

    (30:35) - Barriers Women Still Face

    (33:24) - Role of Women's Voices

    (35:56) - Mental Health & Women

    (42:15) - Midlife Rebooting

    (47:46) - Future Aspirations

    (49:11) - Rapid-Fire Round


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    53 mins
  • S2E16: How Did Damini Grover Discover Her True Self and Begin Empowering Others?
    Sep 19 2024

    This week, we feature Damini Grover, a renowned counselling psychologist and author, on the show. Damini shares her powerful journey of overcoming a challenging childhood and the pressures of conforming to societal expectations, ultimately discovering her authentic self. Now, as a mental and emotional health advocate, she helps others do the same.

    Our conversation dives into topics like gender dynamics, peer pressure, the Indian education system, and the transformative role of mentors in her life. Damini also emphasizes the importance of financial independence for women and delivers an inspiring message on the significance of knowing your worth and embracing your true self.

    For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/damini-grover/

    Chapters:

    (0:00) - Introduction

    (3:08) - Early Life

    (8:15) - Gender Dynamics & Damini

    (11:15) - Role of Mentors in her Life

    (18:05) - Tips for a Budding Psychologist

    (20:32) - Balance Between Personal & Professional Life

    (23:04) - Coping with Setbacks

    (26:29) - Advice for Young Girls

    (30:50) - Biases Women Continue to Face

    (33:38) - Role Women's Voices

    (35:41) - Mental Health & Women

    (42:16) - Midlife Rebooting

    (44:30) - Future Aspirations

    (46:52) - Rapid-Fire Round

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    #DaminiGrover #CounsellingPsychologist #Mentalhealth #EmotionalWellbeing #WomenTrailblazers

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    51 mins
  • S2E15: Breaking Barriers: Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi on Redefining Success and Empowerment
    Sep 12 2024

    In this week's episode, we feature the dynamic Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi, who made a bold shift from a successful corporate career to becoming a solopreneur in the digital space.

    Despite facing challenges during her turbulent childhood, her parents never pressured her to conform to societal expectations. Niharikaa shares how societal norms often undermine women's confidence and opens up about how she overcame these barriers to create her path.

    In this inspiring conversation, we explore her journey, the importance of financial independence for women, her advice for young girls, and the critical role of mental health in women's lives.

    For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/niharikaa-kaur-sodhi/

    Chapters:

    (0:00) - Introduction

    (2:26) - Work Life

    (3:54) - Impact of Childhood Experiences

    (5:08) - Challenges

    (8:56) - Role Model

    (12:02) - Tips to be a Succesful Entrepreneur

    (14:00) - Balance Between Personal & Professional Life

    (18:02) - Dealing with Setbacks

    (20:47) - Advice to Young Girls

    (24:37) - Barriers Women Still Face

    (27:50) - Role of Women's Voices

    (31:27) - Mental Health & Women

    (37:43) - Midlife Rebooting

    (39:35) - Future Aspirations

    (40:03) - Rapid-Fire Round

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    #NiharikaaKaurSodhi #Solopreneur #WomenEmpowerment #FinancialIndependence #MentalHealth #SocietalNorms

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    46 mins
  • S2E14: How Did Reshma Ruia Turn Her Passion for Writing into a Successful Career?
    Sep 5 2024

    In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Reshma Ruia, a distinguished author from Manchester whose journey exemplifies the pursuit of passion. Originally an Economics student, Reshma eventually followed her heart into Creative Writing, leading to a successful career as an author.

    She shares her life story, the challenges she faced along the way, and how she overcame them to achieve her dream. We also discuss the crucial role of platforms that support women, the importance of women's mental health, and the significance of financial independence for women.

    Reshma offers valuable advice for aspiring authors and insights into balancing personal and professional life. The episode concludes with an engaging rapid-fire round.

    For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/reshma-ruia/

    Chapters:

    (0:00) : Introduction

    (2:25) : Early Life

    (7:14) : Her Latest Book- The Still Life

    (8:22) : Challenges of Life

    (11:05) : Her Mentors

    (12:50) : 3 Tips for an Aspiring Author

    (15:18) : Balance between Personal & Professional Life

    (18:35) : Coping with Setbacks

    (20:40) : Advice for Young Girls

    (25:58) : Challenges Women Still Face

    (28:24) : Role of Women Platforms

    (30:40) : Mental Health of Women

    (33:43) : Midlife Rebooting

    (35:40) : Future Aspirations

    (37:35) : Rapid Fire Round

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    42 mins
  • S2E13: How Does Rachna Kalra Drive Success in Book Promotion?
    Aug 29 2024

    In the latest episode of The AboutHer Show, we had an insightful conversation with Rachna Kalra, the visionary behind Windword, a consultancy dedicated to promoting books.

    Rachna shared her journey into this unique field, reflecting on how her diverse childhood experiences shaped her path. She also offered valuable tips on book marketing, discussed how she navigates setbacks, and provided empowering advice for young girls.

    Throughout our conversation, she emphasized the importance of continuous growth and evolution in both personal and professional life. For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/how-does-rachna-kalra-drive-success-in-book-promotion/ Chapters:

    (0:00) : Introduction

    (2:16) : Work Life

    (4:18) : Early Life & Parental Influence

    (7:35) : Life Challenges

    (9:57) : Source of Inspiration

    (12:18) : 3 Tips to Market a Book

    (15:28) : Balance in Life

    (18:45) : Coping with Setbacks

    (22:27) : Advice for Young Girls)

    (24:21) : Barriers Women Face

    (26:32) : Role of Women's Voices

    (31:02) : Mental Health

    (34:02) : Midlife Rebooting

    (39:41) : Future Aspirations

    (41:09) : Rapid Fire Round



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    46 mins