The MyndStories Podcast

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Kindness moves the world. And so does gratitude.This episode of Dear Mynd explores the lasting effects of good deeds and how kindness and gentleness brings joy to everyone. 'Lulah, the Fish, and the Whale,’ is an unusual exploration of the power of gratitude and the magic of empathy all while having a whale of a time!Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories, through shared experiences th...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. ADHD has challenges. But it also has its superpowers.Join Ankit Narasimhan in this enlightening episode of The Therapy Room as we delve into the complex world of ADHD with Vaishnavi Madarkal, Psychologist, Life Coach and Trauma Therapist. From dispelling misconceptions to exploring the nuanced manifestations of ADHD, Vaishnavi shares her views on the importance of early diagnosis, and the role of individualized approaches. She also explains the power of...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the struggles of everyday life? Do you feel the pressure of being a "good" person? In Mary Oliver's poem ‘Wild Geese’ she urges us to focus on staying true to ourselves. In her gentle way, the poet says, "You do not have to be good.You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.”Instead, she suggests turning to the beauty of the natural world for inspiration and light...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. What are mental health conversations without the diversity of neurodivergence? Smitha Murthy talks to Akshay CM, who was diagnosed with C-PTSD and Autism last year. But Akshay is more than that. He tells us just how he leads life through all the invisible disabilities, finds joy in everyday conversations and interactions, and the power of manifestation. It's not a conversation about neurodivergence, really. It's about life. About pain. A lot of fun...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Swati Nair and Srividya Sivakumar dream about buttered popcorn and cold coffee as they talk about books and movies and the indelible connection between the two. Which is better? Books? Or movies? No matter which camp you pledge allegiance to, you’re sure to enjoy this episode. Some of the movies will come as no surprise. The Godfather. Atonement. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Others might have you looking for the nearest library - The Tea Dragon seri...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Do you think anger is a "bad" emotion? Is there a difference between emotions and feelings?In this episode of The Therapy Room, we talk to Kanika Choudhary, Lead Clinical Psychologist at DocVita about examining our inner selves with curiosity and compassion. Kanika shares some powerful guidelines on understanding emotions, and the underlying needs/stories they communicate...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. This was one of the most vulnerable conversations you can find. One where two people who really don't know each other all that spoke about the raw beauty of pain, the small glimmers of everyday gratitude, and the iridescent rays of hope...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Srividya Sivakumar and Swati Nair dig deep into what makes works of literature iconic and unforgettable. Why novels like Rebecca and Wuthering Heights stand the test of time and how mental health is a strong, enduring theme. Along the way they ask questions about the characterization of women characters in the novels, how mental health is depicted in books, and how atmosphere and language creates an unforgettable experience for the reader. It's al...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode, Smitha talks with author Shreya Ramachandran about writing, books, and mental health. Well, that's a given. Shreya talks about how she managed anxiety from a young age and the process of writing a fictional book about a girl who lives with depression. Shreya gives us simple ways to manage anxiety, including meditation, investigating our thoughts, and being curious about the thoughts themselves instead of accepting them as truth. Qu...