Meet Parul Kakkad, a mommy influencer and a mother to 4 beautiful children. She spills the beans on raising a large family, dealing with miscarriage and postpartum. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/differentstrokes/message

If you are a parent who wishes to make your child's summer vacation fruitful, then this is for you. A good summer break becomes a lifetime memory. Children cherish and re-live these memories throughout their lives. We can help our children in creating such vacations. Find out n this latest episode of different strokes as we talk about the elements of a well planned summer break, the importance of downtime, setting healthy boundaries and the risks of over scheduling. --- Send in a...

In 2021, ANXIETY was named the Oxford Dictionary word of the year. Adolescence can be a challenging phase, marked by significant changes and transitions. It is therefore, crucial to understand the unique mental health needs of young people during this time. In this podcast, we explore the various factors that contribute to adolescent mental health and discuss ways to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for our youth. --- Send in a voice message:...

This episode of Different Strokes speaks to a single mother who had no other choice but to take it all in her stride and move on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

Life is hard. And unfair. And bloody painful. But what if we focus on what we can change rather than brood over what we cannot control? Easier said than done but, we gotta pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off. Every single time. Just like this brave woman. Tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

This story of a young man was incredibly difficult to record, for various reasons. But utterly fulfilling because it has a happy ending. Tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

In this episode, I talk to Ishita Roy Chowdhury, a clinical psychologist about processing grief, survivor's guilt and trauma caused due to the elongated pandemic of Covid19. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

In this episode of Different Strokes, I talk to Vinita Ramtri who took charge of her happiness and walked out of her marriage. We try and break some stereotypes and celebrate the freedom of making choices in this podcast.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

As a gynaecologist, it's her duty to ensure a new life is brought into this world safely. But Covid has pierced that safety net, putting pregnant women and infants at greater risks. I talk to Dr. Rajashi Tayshete Bhasale, a consulting gynaecologist who talks about her challenges as a frontline covid warrior.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

Not all Superheroes wear capes and masks. Sometimes, they're found in ordinary people doing extraordinary things. And this story shines a light on just a handful of those superheroes who're making this world a better place to live, one meal at a time.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

As a doctor, she couldn't sit on the side and not do anything. She had to soldier on, even if it meant leaving behind her new born.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

I speak to Nupur Paiva, a child psychologist who throws some light on a parallel pandemic that is rearing its ugly head alongside Covid. We're looking at a generation of children growing with fear, grief, helplessness and battered mental health.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

I talk to a radio oncologist who highlights the neglect in other critical patient care because of the pandemic.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

In this Podshot, I speak to Dr. Disha, who is working at the frontline to combat the Covid Crisis.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

The post covid world is going to have some permanent ramifications. What we'e enduring collectively and individually could take a long time to heal. We may never forget but we may just learn to live with it. In this episode, I talk to a clinical psychologist about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how best to cope with it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

In this episode of Different Strokes, we uncover the soul stirring journeys of two sisters who fought illnesses, stigmas, mental and emotional upheaval and yet, have stood stronger together. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

In a very interesting conversation with Ramgopal Vallath (RamG Vallath), he talks about his life's journey from ouch to oops; from braving a crippling disease to becoming an accomplished author and TED speaker by chance. Tune in!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

I've known her since college. She was this chatty, vibrant and full of life person. But a near fatal accident just 2 months into her marriage changed her life forever. She didn't look the same. But she defied the conventional standards of beauty and continues to march on with her head held high, raising her two beautiful baby girls. Tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

This episode was not only the toughest to record, but also the most important. Almost every girl has been a victim to some kind of abuse/assault of sexual nature, which has scarred her for life.  It takes immense courage to talk about your ordeal on a public platform and reopen old wounds, one more time. But only in this hope that we as a society, can do a better job at keeping our children safe.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

For 30 years, she's lived her life as an able-bodied person. But a sudden turn of events left her in a wheelchair. But that has in no way, discouraged her to live as a free spirit! You don't want miss this one.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

If I were to describe this woman in one word, i'd say 'Un-patient like' because she makes sure even cancer isn't able to batter her undying spirit. She's beaten the big C once and she's on a journey to beat it one more time, and hopefully for good!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

At 24, most of us are hustling to land a cushy corporate job. But this young woman decided to take on a rather challenging journey of fighting the patriarchal establishments to heal and transform the lives of sexually abused adolescent girls. This story goes onto prove what little courage and self-belief can do to bring about the change we wish to see.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

They say our problems are only as big as we make them in our head and our attitude makes all the difference. This story is the perfect example of living life unapologetically, despite all odds.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message

Meet this superwoman who defied death three times and bounced back to life, like it never happened! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes/message