Best Sundari Podcasts (2026)

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Michelle Hord | What We Owe The Grieving 1:12:26

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Guest Michelle Hord joined host Lisa Keefauver to kick off Season 7 of Grief is a Sneaky Bitch podcast. Michelle knows that behind every tragic headline are real people experiencing real pain from catastrophic loss. As she shared in our Season 5 conversation on Grief is a Sneaky Bitch podcast, soon after she filed for divorce, her husband murdered …

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Receiving his Provision. Trusting his Love. 41:40

2h ago41:40

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#97 Receiving his Provision. Trusting his Love. What does it mean to truly rest in a love that provides, restores, and holds us through every season of life? In this episode of Receiving his Provision, Trusting his Love we explore the quiet miracles that unfold when we stop striving and begin trusting the divine love that has always been pursuing u…

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Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders 21:31

6h ago21:31

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Is Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders more than just a way for director Honey Trehan to pay the rent, or is it actually worthwhile? We talk about the film’s differences from and similarities to the first one, and the sociopolitical commentary that Trehan and writer Smita Singh are able to sneak into it. We also discuss how the movie didn’t face any…

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Avatar: Fire and Ash 32:46

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Avatar: Fire and Ash is the weakest instalment of James Cameron’s trilogy. We discuss the many ways in which the movie betrays the franchise’s core values, the illogical directions that Cameron sends Jake Sully in, and the loose ends that the film ends with. We also talk about the lack of humour and self-awareness, the poor dialogue, and the incomp…

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Dhurandhar 31:30

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You cannot separate a film’s politics from its craft—you cannot separate your own politics from your opinion. To do so would be like judging a Dal Makhani on the basis of presentation but not taste. Dhurandhar is vile propaganda whose influence will spread beyond even its target audience of unemployed youth and WhatsApp uncles. We discuss how objec…

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The Girlfriend 17:06

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The Girlfriend seems like a direct response to the widespread misogyny of Indian cinema, but it feels disingenuous because it stars someone who has defended that very misogyny. We discuss the unintelligent character that Rashmika Mandanna has been saddled with, and wonder if the only path towards feminism that Indian filmmakers know involves taking…

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Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari 19:32

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Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is more like a sitcom written by a Dharma committee than a proper movie. We discuss Varun Dhawan’s seemingly stagnant evolution as an actor, Janhvi Kapoor moving in the opposite direction, and Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf happily accepting the paycheque. We also talk about the film’s incoherent narrative, unimaginat…

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Nishaanchi: Part 2 20:36

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Nishaanchi: Part 2 features arguably the best climax that Anurag Kashyap has ever orchestrated. We discuss the two-part experience as a whole, Kashyap’s modern update to old-school Bollywood tropes, and the magnetism of Monika Panwar’s Manjari. We also discuss the film’s broader themes of revenge, the stylistic influences, and welcome Kashyap’s lon…

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Power of Narratives and Grief in Healthcare 1:53:01

1M ago1:53:01

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Guests Hui-Wen Sato, Lisa Pahl, and Dr. Sunita Puri join host Lisa Keefauver for a special episode of Grief is a Sneaky Bitch Podcast produced with nonprofits @medicinalmediaorg and @unlikelycollaborators One doctor, one nurse, and two social workers walked into a podcast studio to explore what does it really mean to live honestly with grief, careg…

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Nishaanchi: Part 1 21:04

1M ago21:04

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Anurag Kashyap’s Nishaanchi: Part 1 is a welcome return to form, and the long-awaited spiritual successor to Gangs of Wasseypur that his fans have been waiting for. We discuss the film’s complex approach to classic themes of revenge, betrayal, and jealousy, while also praising the central performances. Along the way, we commend Kashyap’s inimitable…

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Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra 17:47

2M ago17:47

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Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is perhaps the most overrated Indian movie of the year. We discuss the film’s inert narrative, jarring action, and inelegant world-building that includes an unnecessary detour into Kantara territory. We also talk about where the franchise could head next, and why it would immediately be better if merged with the Minnal Mura…

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Param Sundari 21:03

2M ago21:03

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Param Sundari, the new film starring Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, seems to make things up as it goes along. We discuss the offensive cultural appropriation in every frame of the film, the odd motivations of its protagonists, and the film’s reliance on cultural stereotypes. We also talk about Janhvi Kapoor’s wardrobe, a potentially incendiar…

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Into orgasmic life & mature relationship 36:54

3M ago36:54

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#96 Into orgasmic life & mature relationship What if your "low libido" or feeling "broken" was just a protective armor waiting to be shed? What if the vibrant, orgasmic life and the secure, loving relationship you crave are not only possible but are your birthright? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we have a sacred conversation with Em…

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Homebound 23:30

3M ago23:30

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Homebound, Neeraj Ghaywan’s second feature film in a decade, is well worth the wait. Already selected as India’s official entry for the 2026 Oscars, Homebound is just as moving as Ghaywan’s widely admired debut film, Masaan. We discuss its poetic storytelling, deeply empathetic eye, and the fabulous central performances of Vishal Jethwa and Ishaan …

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Inspector Zende 19:29

4M ago19:29

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Inspector Zende, the new spoof movie starring Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh, succeeds as a concept but fails in execution. What could’ve been a homegrown homage to The Naked Gun comes across as a first draft in need of clever rewrites. While Bajpayee is going full ham in the central role, matching the movie’s energy, Sarbh seems to have been told to…

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Songs of Paradise 16:41

4M ago16:41

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Songs of Paradise is like a 1950s movie that has time-traveled to the present day. We discuss the film’s old-fashioned narrative and undemanding themes, the chasm of quality between Saba Azad and Sheeba Chaddha’s performances, and the limited ambition of writer-director Danish Renzu. Songs of Paradise could’ve worked as a metaphor for post-Independ…

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What does it take to be with a Life Partner 1:13:50

4M ago1:13:50

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#95 What does it take to be with a Life Partner What does it take to build a love that lasts beyond fear, conditioning, and old wounds? In this episode of Boundless Love, I sit down with Jonathan and Aila of the Love Gurus to explore their seven-year journey of unwavering commitment, radical honesty, sexual healing, and choosing each other through …

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Maareesan 17:00

4M ago17:00

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In the Tamil-language film Maareesan, the plot twist comes not at the end, but midway through. We talk about the sudden change in tone, and how the film handles it. We also discuss Fahadh Faasil’s comedic performance, and wonder why the film is presented through the perspective of his character. But mainly, we talk about the film’s shady morality, …

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Tehran 18:09

5M ago18:09

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Tehran—the new John Abraham political action thriller—literally cannot identify the country of Georgia on the map. The movie also goes out of its way to make its protagonist an apolitical man who somehow annoys the governments of three nations, including his own. We discuss the film’s muddled messaging, its bizarre third act, and the arrogance with…

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Reclaiming the Sacred Sl*t 35:29

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#94 Reclaiming the Sacred Sl*t Our erotic power is not something to perform, it’s a sacred birthright. Yet for many women, the Sacred Slut archetype has been shamed, hidden, or tangled in the shadows of external validation. In this episode, we’ll explore how pleasure becomes prayer, why owning your desires is an act of spiritual liberation, and how…

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Sitaare Zameen Par 20:34

5M ago20:34

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Sitaare Zameen Par—marketed as the spiritual sequel to Aamir Khan’s 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par—is a shoddily made, preachy, borderline insensitive film with a noble mission. However, just because it aims to raise awareness about an admirable cause doesn’t excuse its cringeworthy tone, Khan and Genelia Deshmukh’s subpar performances, and its casual o…

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Radio Mayapur with Guest Murari Chaitanya Das 1:04:29

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Ganga's long-time Italian friend, Murari Chaitanya Das, now lives in Mayapur. They sat in Radio Mayapur studios and shared their lives and times. Watch the Video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/LagI4-4uMdwBy Radio Mayapur

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Sarzameen 22:08

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Is Dharma trying to actively sabotage Ibrahim Ali Khan’s career? After the unwatchable Nadaaniyan, the studio has released the equally inept Sarzameen, a feature-length debut for director Kayoze Irani. We discuss the film’s unintelligent characters and confusing narrative, and wonder if most of it was left on the cutting room floor. We also talk ab…

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Alappuzha Gymkhana 22:14

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The Malayalam-language sports comedy film Alappuzha Gymkhana has no stakes, no villain, and no classic structure. This could either have been a bold decision or an act of self-sabotage. It’s somewhere in the middle. We talk about the film’s underdeveloped characters, its over-reliance on flashy camerawork, and its overlong second half. We also disc…

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Stolen 22:17

7M ago22:17

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After producing two movies about a hyper-masculine cop who literally lynches people, Nikkhil Advani has attached himself as an executive producer to Stolen, the new survival thriller on Prime Video. In addition to Advani, the movie needed the support of heavy hitters such as Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, and Vikramaditya Motwane in order to get a rele…

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Radio Mayapur with Guest Chandrashekar Acharaya Das 53:55

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Chandrashekar Acharaya was born in 1973. He met with the devotees and got connected with ISKCON. He shares his journey with us on Radio Mayapur. Watch the Video podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvVTKdgsEmYBy Radio Mayapur

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Penny Smith | Reframing Dying for Better Living 1:11:27

7M ago1:11:27

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Hospice Nurse Penny as she’s known to millions on Tik Tok and Instagram joins host Lisa Keefauver for this episode of Grief is a Sneaky Bitch podcast. They explore Penny’s journey into hospice care, the myths surrounding hospice, and the importance of reframing our understanding of grief and death. Penny emphasizes that hospice care is about enhanc…

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Jennifer Hassel | Badass Grief 1:00:08

7M ago1:00:08

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Jennifer Hassel, author of 'Badass Grief joins host Lisa Keefauver' to discuss her journey through profound loss and the adventures that followed. Jennifer shares her early experiences with grief, the legacy of her husband Mark, and how she navigated parenting while grieving. The discussion emphasizes the importance of living fully in memory of lov…

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 27:15

7M ago27:15

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning may or may not be Tom Cruise’s final time playing IMF agent Ethan Hunt, but the movie is certainly not worthy of taking on sendoff responsibilities. We discuss its two standout action set pieces, convoluted plot, and how it compares to its predecessor, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. We also talk abou…

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Suzy Hopkins & Hallie Bateman | What To Do When You Get Dumped 1:12:10

7M ago1:12:10

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In this episode of the Grief is a Sneaky Bitch podcast, host Lisa Keefauver welcomes mother-daughter duo Suzy Hopkins and Hallie Bateman to discuss their new book, 'What to Do When You Get Dumped.' Suzy’s world fell apart when just a few weeks shy of her retirement, her husband of more than 30 years announced he was leaving her. Relying on her skil…

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Lauren Sisler | Shatterproof 1:05:38

8M ago1:05:38

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Welcome ESPN Sports Broadcaster Lauren Sisler to Grief is a Sneaky Bitch podcast with host Lisa Keefauver. As a sportscaster and former collegiate gymnast, Lauren is passionate about sports, but even more passionate about telling the stories of the coaches, athletes, and fans who make it more than a game. Lauren's life was not always marked by vict…

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The Diplomat 18:03

8M ago18:03

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No diplomacy takes place in the new John Abraham film The Diplomat, which is now streaming on Netflix after a theatrical run earlier this year. While Abraham doesn’t throw any punches in the film, The Diplomat is hardly a toned-down drama for adults. We discuss the film’s odd narrative choices, unnecessary non-linear writing, and the absolute misca…

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UmaPati Das & Vackresvari Dasi at Radio Mayapur 1:03:16

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Vackresvari Dasi is an initiated disciple of Jayapataka Swami. She has lived in Mayapur, cultivating and teaching in the Russian community for many years. She is a serious practitioner and student of Vedic sastra knowledge and a strong proponent of the teachings of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami. Vackresvari Dasi has written important books in Russian. H…

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UmaPati Das & Vrajendra Kumar Das at Radio Mayapur 1:19:28

8M ago1:19:28

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Umapati Das is an initiated ISKCON disciple of Jayapataka Swami, and H.G. Vrajendra Kumar Prabhu is a senior devotee from Russia. He was born in 1960 in Vladivostok. Since his childhood he has been interested in yoga and Eastern philosophy. He got his master’s degree in philology, translation, Asian studies and the Japanese language from the Far Ea…

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Radio Mayapur with Guest VrajaVinod Shyam Das 57:27

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VrajaVinod Shyam Das was born in 1979 in South India. He has completed his MBA in Maysour. He moved to Dubai for work and shifted to Mayapur in 2021. He is the CFO (Chief Finance Officer) in Mayapur. He shared his journey with us on Radio Mayapur Watch the Video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/EEDXrWp3FuA…

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Radio Mayapur with Guest Radhika Nagar das 56:42

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Radhika Nagara Das began practicing Krishna consciousness in 1995. From 1996 to 2008, he served full-time with the Scottish Yatra. By the mercy of Srila Prabhupada, the Scottish Yatra was one of the leading yatras in book distribution worldwide. While serving with the Scottish Yatra, he was engaged in book distribution and became one of the managin…

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Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins 21:10

8M ago21:10

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Weeks after Nadaaniyan that starred his son, Saif Ali Khan’s Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins—inexplicably—further lowers the bar for Netflix India. We struggle to talk meaningfully about the heist movie and instead find ourselves discussing Netflix’s terrible track record in India. We wonder why an actor of Jaideep Ahlawat’s talent would put himself …

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Mary-Frances O'Connor | Tending to Our Grieving Body 1:12:58

8M ago1:12:58

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Mary-Frances O’Connor is one of the foremost experts on the impact of grief on the brain and the body. That’s why host Lisa Keefauver was thrilled to welcome her back to the podcast for a second time to discuss her latest book The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing. Just as Mary-Frances did in her book, she comb…

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Serene Meshel-Dillman 48:44

8M ago48:44

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Welcome Serene Meshel-Dillman to the show. In this episode, host Lisa Keefauver engages in a profound conversation with Serene - a producer and filmmaker, about her documentary series 'Take Me Out Feet First.' now playing on Amazon Prime. – is a poignant documentary series delving into the deeply personal journeys of 25 terminally ill individuals a…

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Evoking the King in men 52:32

9M ago52:32

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#93 Evoking the King in men Relationships are our greatest initiation – a mirror of our deepest fears and highest potential. As women, we hold the power to shape their direction, not through force, but by embodying our worth. When we stop clinging to a man’s potential and instead anchor in our own truth, we become the invitation for him to rise. In…

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Consolee Nishimwe & Barbara Becker | Pain, Resilience, & Hope 1:40:27

9M ago1:40:27

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Consolée Nishimwe and Barbara Becker joined host Lisa Keefauver for this powerful episode. In this episode, these friends explore the profound themes of grief, trauma, and resilience. They discuss Consolée's experiences as a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, and the importance of empathy and storytelling in the healing process. The conversation hig…

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UmaPati Das & Shyama Sundari Devi at Radio Mayapur 1:08:44

9M ago1:08:44

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Umapati Das is an initiated ISKCON disciple of Jayapataka Swami, and Shyama Sundari devi is an initiated disciple of Chaitanya Chandra Charan Das from Russia. Watch the Video podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wxKs1MbK-4By Radio Mayapur

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The Electric State 22:03

9M ago22:03

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The United Nations should probably intervene and impose sanctions on streamers for wasting over $300 million on movies like The Electric State. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo—the guys behind Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War—the film somehow lowers the bar for them even further, after the one-two punch of The Gray Man and Citadel. It’s remarkab…

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Sundari Malcolm | Grief Gems 1:12:13

10M ago1:12:13

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Sundari Malcolm, a Birth, Grief, and Death Doula, joined host Lisa Keefauver for this episode. In 2007, at 27 years old, and after 7 years of being her Caregiver, Sundari Malcolm lost her mother to Breast Cancer. 4 years later, her father died from the complications of Brain Cancer. Those experiences redirected her life, and she's made it her missi…

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What women owe men 35:45

10M ago35:45

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#92 What do women owe to men? Pause. Breathe. Notice what stirs within you - resistance, curiosity, a quiet hell no whispering at the back of your mind? I’ve danced with this question in many ways - being the woman who gave too much, the woman who withheld completely, the woman who believed she owed nothing at all. But beneath the conditioning, bey…

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Cole Imperi | Non-Clinical Approach to Grieving 1:08:58

10M ago1:08:58

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Cole Imperi, a clinically trained chaplain and thanatologist joins host Lisa Keefauver to explore the multifaceted nature of grief. They explore the importance of grief literacy, the role of community support, and the cultural perspectives that shape our understanding of loss. Cole shares her experiences working with incarcerated individuals and di…

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Superboys of Malegaon 19:39

10M ago19:39

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In Superboys of Malegaon, director Reema Kagti unites three talented male actors in an inspiring story about ambition and friendship. But was she the ideal person for the job? We discuss the film’s sanitised storytelling, its formulaic narrative, and writer Varun Grover seemingly playing it safe. We also talk about the abundance of characters and t…

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Radio Mayapur with Guest Harita Madhavi Devi Dasi 32:05

10M ago32:05

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Harita Madhavi Devi Dasi was born in Chennai in 1993, and her early years began living in the Middle East. Later, she shifted to Melbourne, Australia, to pursue higher studies in biomedical engineering. Mataji has been providing many services to the deities in ISKCON Melbourne. Recently, she started to live in Mayapur. Watch the Video podcast on Yo…

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Olivia Abousaid | Finding Agency in Grief 1:16:41

10M ago1:16:41

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Olivia Abousaid joins host Lisa Keefauver for a profound conversation about the complexities of grief, particularly in the context of community, chronic illness, and cultural influences. They explore personal experiences of grief, the importance of rituals, the role of anger, and the necessity of finding agency amidst ongoing loss. The discussion e…

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Radio Mayapur with Guest Devaki Dasi 1:04:11

10M ago1:04:11

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Devaki Devi Dasi, disciple of HH Niranjana Maharaja, joined the brahmacharini ashram in Sydney/Australia in 1985. As a grihastha, she helped to pioneer the first more organized temple in the former Soviet Union and since 1999, serves as a renounced traveling preacher, regularly visiting India, Bangladesh, Eastern and Western Europe, the USA, Canada…