Best Anuradha Gupta Podcasts (2025)

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‘The Golden Hour’ with Geetika Mehta of NIVEA India: On Risk-Taking and Mentorship 19:42

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In this episode of “The Golden Hour,” hosts Apoorva Aggarwal and Arun Shastri are joined by Geetika Mehta, managing director of NIVEA India. Geetika discusses taking career risks, the importance of mentors in making bold moves and running your own race.By ZS

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The Golden Hour with Kamolika Gupta Peres: On Embracing Opportunity and Letting Go of Overplanning 26:08

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In the Season 2 premiere of “The Golden Hour,” hosts Apoorva Aggarwal and Arun Shastri welcome tech leader Kamolika Gupta Peres. Kamolika discusses her storied career that spans multiple major tech companies. She talks about the impact that being open to opportunities can have on your career, how overplanning can hold us back and much more.…

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The Golden Hour’ with Dr. Urvashi Sahni — How Education Empowers Generations 27:09

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Our hosts sit down with Dr. Urvashi Sahni—founder of the Study Hall Education Foundation and the driving force behind Prerna Girls School, Suraksha, and DiDi. Together, they explore how education builds the capacity to aspire, uplift, and empower — and much more.By ZS

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'The Golden Hour’ with Vinita Bali: Leadership Beyond the Title 38:32

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Leadership goes beyond just holding a title—it’s about attitude, skills, knowledge, and competencies. In this episode of The Golden Hour, hosts Apoorva Aggarwal and Arun Shastri sit down with Vinita Bali, a global business leader whose career has spanned continents and major companies like Cadbury and Coca-Cola. Vinita shares her insights on what t…

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'The Golden Hour’ welcomes Amazon Pay’s Anuradha Aggarwal 29:34

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Writing the story of your career. In this episode of “The Golden Hour,” hosts Apoorva Aggarwal and Arun Shastri sit down with Anuradha Aggarwal, director, user growth, and CMO, Amazon Pay, to talk about her journey across industries and the key lessons she’s taken with her along the way. From the first principals you learn in the workforce that sti…

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'The Golden Hour’ welcomes Zuno General Insurance’s Shanai Ghosh 23:58

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How do we get more women into leadership? In this episode of “The Golden Hour,” hosts Apoorva Aggarwal and Arun Shastri sit down with Shanai Ghosh, managing director and CEO at Zuno General Insurance. They talk about the courage-over-comfort approach to career growth and the policies that make a difference for women in the workplace.…

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‘The Golden Hour’ welcomes VIDYA’s Rashmi Misra 21:09

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VIDYA has impacted more than 550,000 people, providing high-quality education, skill development and more to underserved communities across India. In this episode of “The Golden Hour,” hosts Apoorva Aggarwal and Arun Shastri and sit down with Rashmi Misra, Founder President of VIDYA, to discuss its inspiring journey. Since 1985, VIDYA’s impact has …

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Ep.131 Single and Mental Health 37:05

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There have been multiple debates on relationships and mental health. We have tried to decipher how relationships and strong bonds can enhance your mental health. But what about romantic relationships- well we are digging deep into it: starting with this first part of being single and how it could be good for your mental health? Our guest Bella DePa…

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Ep.130 Entrepreneurship, Mental health, Balancing Relationships Ft: Anuradha Gupta, Founder - Vows For Eternity 42:43

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Entrepreneurship is a lonely journey and many a times affecting your mental health in ways that you might not know. In this episode 130 of the sos show podcast, host Suchita chats with entrepreneur Anuradha Gupta. Digs: 1) Starting your journey as a women entrepreneur. 2) There is no work life balance 3) Setting boundaries in relationships. 4) Marr…

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Ep.129 Men Dont Cry ft Dr. Kersi Chavda 46:34

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In this MEN'S mental health awareness month we talk MEN:) I was recently faced with a situation where a male friend called me and couldn't stop crying. It was a sudden realisation that i have not paid attention to this -i have never seen a man cry! And, i had no words to console him. I just kept mum and then quickly added -let's coffee! And, that i…

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Ep.128 How Can We Fight Mental Health Pandemic | MH Warriors Share Their Strategies 18:01

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In this special episode of The SOS Show podcast with Suchita- we asked a few of our guests to share their insights on the importance of MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS month and how are they and their organizations creating more awareness. In conversation: Parveen Shaikh, VP - Mpower Neha Kirpal, Founder - Amaha Kartik Bajoria, Founder - Driveway Devi Dr. …

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Ep.127 Building Communities For Mental Health & Wellbeing ft. Ira Khan 45:51

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: We have not been taught to understand our Mental Health- We do not know what depression feels like. We do not understand loneliness, although it is already an epidemic!! Ira Khan our guest for today is the founder of a Mental Health-centred organisation, driven by a community model- AGATSU Foundation; It has weekly ac…

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Ep.126 The Psychology of Influencer Culture ft. Roshni Sodhi Abbi 41:38

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I am terrified of the word INFLUENCER- WHICH IS why i have been talking to a few influencers to understand more of what they think of being an influencer. I rarely and only when needed go on instagram or facebook- because these best celebs and influencers living the bestest lives can make one feel shaky and i am not sure how many of you out there f…

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Ep.125 Life, Purpose, Living Fully & more ft. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche 36:59

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Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is recognized tulku (reincarnate lama) of the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, a teacher, spiritual leader and best selling author. He possesses a rare ability to present the ancient wisdom of Tibet in a fresh, engaging manner. https://www.yongeyfoundation.org/ Suchita digs the Tibetan monk on some of the pert…

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Ep.124 Understanding Wellness ft. Kapil Gupta 42:52

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What is wellness? Why is it important to understand? How does poor mental health affect a nations economy? What are we doing about the next big pandemic- Loneliness? Why do people dislike talking about their mental health? Suchita digs Kapil Gupta, founder of a mental wellness app and also author of book- In my head. Do catch it! HELPLINES FOR SUIC…

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Ep.123 Change Your Brainwaves ft Dr Yukio & Dr. Suzanne Matsudo 51:56

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Do you know that your brain works in different frequencies through out the day- from the time you get up to the time you fall asleep, and while you are sleeping!; these frequencies are defined as beta, alpha, theta, gamma, delta. It is being researched and proven that the slower your brain wave frequency, the better your mental and physical health.…

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Ep. 122 Mental Health in Kashmir ft Dr. Abrar Guroo 46:53

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What is the Mental Health condition in a region like Kashmir that has witnessed unrest since years? Our guest, Dr Abrar Guroor, a senior consultant psychiatrist with the National health mission in Jammu and Kashmir, talks to us about various things mental health in the regions but also how the 24*7 mental health toll free number, started by the gov…

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Ep.121 SOS WRAPPED 2023 3:04

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Dear SOS Show Community, As we approach the end of another transformative year, we want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for being an integral part of THE SOS SHOW. It has been an extraordinary journey filled with meaningful conversations, insightful stories, and a shared commitment to mental health awareness. This year…

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Ep.120 Mental Health Literacy ft Dr. Neerja Birla 31:54

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Ep 120 of THE SOS SHOW has Dr Neerja Birla, the Founder & Chairperson of Aditya Birla Education Trust and also mental health venture M Power that provides mental health care, services, therapy and awareness sessions. Dig into the episode to understand why we all need to be mental Health Literates, increase compassion and wellbeing in the world, and…

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Ep.119 Science of Sleep ft Dr. Hema Sampath 36:46

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What happens if you do not get enough daily sleep? or Do you generally go the Elon Musk way? Hema Sampath our guest for this episode is a clinical psychologist specialising in Sleep. She answers some pertinent questions on the science of sleep and it's relevance for optimum functioning of the human mind, body and spirit. HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVE…

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Ep.118 Caregivers Need Care Too! World Mental Health Day w/ Amrit Bakshy and Bhavana Issar 54:36

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There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.” ― Rosalyn Carter In this special episode on WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY, we are focussing on CAREGIVERS and why they need to be taken care of as well. Our guests are Am…

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Ep.117 AMBITIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH FT: BHAWANA SOMAAYA 31:22

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PART OF ARTISTS N MENTAL HEALTH SERIES:: This cross over episode is part of THE ARTISTS & THE SOS SHOW. Can you define your ambition? What is your edge? Where do you want to go? Who are your friends, your family, your support systems? Do you have one or you are lonely, trying to make it in a cutthroat world and dying fast without you even knowing a…

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Ep.116 Sensitising people to Mental Health Ft: Neha Kirpal 36:00

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There is an absolute lack of Sensitivity in people when it comes to mental health conditions- a lack of understanding and a vocabulary within the mental health ecosystem like frontline desk job workers like peons, and receptionists, to people outside the ecosystem. Our guest Neha Kirpal, co-founder of one of the popular mental health centres Amaha,…

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Ep.115 VULNERABILITY IS STRENGTH FT: ABBAS ALI 45:00

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In this cross pollinated episode between #THEARTISTS N #THESOSSHOW, we have actor Abbas Ali who was the face of Late 90's and early 2000's cinema in Tamil and Telugu having worked with the likes of Kamal Hassan and Rajiv Menon, and also with actors like Tabu and Aishwarya Rai. In this Artists and Mental Health Series, we discuss some of the potent …

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Ep. 114 NO MEANS NO!! 41:17

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While, the #shraddhawalker case is still fresh, in between, a dozen other cases happened, and a million we do-not know of, and then the shocking #Manipur incident happened that made us sit up n think and feel helpless n disgusted- THE CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN HAVE NOT STOPPED N WILL NOT STOP until the root is addressed - #PATRIARCHY. A few women fighte…

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Ep.113 Compassion, Altruism and Mental Health ft. Dr. James R Doty 35:15

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James R. Doty M.D. is an educator, compassion researcher, neuroscientist, neurosurgeon, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is an adjunct professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and the founding director of the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). Infact he was the chairperson at the Dalai lama fo…

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Ep.112 SYNCHRONICITIES (SERIES: ARTISTS & MENTAL HEALTH ) FT: BERNARD BEITMAN 52:02

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Continuing with our special series- Artists & Mental Health, that gets cross pollinated between our two podcasts THE ARTISTS AND THE SOS SHOW, OUR SPECIAL GUEST is BERNARD BEITMAN, M.D., Founding Director of The Coincidence Project which encourages people to tell each other their synchronicity and serendipity stories. His book, Meaningful Coinciden…

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Ep.111 Mindful Parenting: Nurturing Mental Health for Stronger Families with Kartik Bajoria 44:46

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🎙️ EP 111 of THE SOS SHOW podcast features educator Kartik Bajoria, the driving force behind the Mental Wellness Initiatives Platform: Driveway Devi. 🌟 He wears multiple hats as an educator, writer, and commentator. In this episode, we explore the following insightful topics: 🌱 Overcoming personal childhood crisis and depression to gain a deeper un…

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Ep. 110 Dr. Manoj Kumar on: Starting M.H.A.T 28:35

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Dr Manoj Kumar is the founder of Mental Health Action Trust (MHAT). He founded MHAT in 2008 at Kozhikode. MHAT works on a decentralised model to provide mental health care to the rural populace.Dr Manoj is a Ashoka Fellow. Digs: How is a community based approach adapted for the rural communities - from poor to the poorest. How does MHAT sustain the…

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Ep.109 The Forgiveness Therapy ft. Azim Khamisa 45:03

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In the year 1995, Azim Khamisa's 20 year old son had just got engaged to his sweetheart. Next day, as he was doing his part time job of delivering pizza, a group of boys surrounded him and a 14 year old boy murdered him in cold blood. In 2023 Azim Khamisa runs a peace foundation with that 14 year old Juvenile boy who he also fought for to get him o…

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Ep 108 Deconstructing Schizophrenia ft. Siddhartha Bhasker 51:14

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Even after 100 years we have not been able to truly understand schizophrenia. So does that mean most of the understanding is a trial and error, including medications? This Episode 108 of THE SOS SHOW, has Siddhartha Bhasker. Siddhartha is living and if i can say thriving with schizophrenia. He teaches Economics at Jindal Global University. He has p…

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Ep.107 Your Happiness Quotient ft. Tracy Brower 35:35

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We just celebrated WORLD HAPPINESS DAY! But shouldn't happiness day be everyday, cause we are travellers with a certain time on the planet? But, how many of us are really happy! And, how do you know that you are happy!! And, if you are unhappy, what are you doing about it? If you are in unhappy work places, relationships, situations, it's the choic…

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Ep.106 Building Trust ft. Samriti Makkar Midha, Clinical Psychologist & Therapist 41:10

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Trust is the core of any relationship- personal and professional. In this podcast episode, our guest is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, Smriti Makkar Midha. Her work covers areas of self-development, emotional regulation, workplace issues, relationships, marriage, parenting, work-life balance, emotional abuse in significant relationshi…

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Ep.105 Why Even Caregivers Need Care ft. Neha Bhatia 29:46

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In the year 2019, a boy came to Mumbai to become an actor. He was an engineer by profession wanting to be in Bollywood. He was full of dreams, passion, and love. In April 2022 he died by suicide. We are grateful to have his sister, Neha Bhatia with us on this episode to share this tragic story and why families and caregivers need as much support as…

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Ep.104 FIND YOURSELF (ARTISTS N MENTAL HEALTH) FT: RAJEEV KHANDELWAL 50:06

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And, here we go, before Merry Christmas and a Happy New year 2023!!! The last episode of THE ARTISTS AND THE SOS SHOW for 2022, features actor and entrepreneur Mr. Rajeev Khandelwal. Mr. Khandelwal needs no introduction- a famous actor on TV, he made his film debut with Aamir. We dig something very pertinent in this episode- ARTISTS AND MENTAL HEAL…

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Ep.103 THE SHRADDHA WALKER CASE FT: GEETIKA MALHOTRA 48:49

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In Nov this year, a case came to the forefront which brought a reminder of the Nirbhaya case. It was as traumatic and got similar reactions. It was the Shraddha Walker case where a woman in a live-in relationship for three years was chopped into 35 pieces by her partner. She had found the boy through a popular dating app. Our guest for this episode…

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Heart to Heart: Team Talk 33:54

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In a special season finale episode of Heart to Heart, we have a role reversal as Rachna Prasad, Head of Business Operations at Vows for Eternity interviews Anuradha about how modern matchmaking works, and all she has observed about love and partnership as Founder, CEO and Lead Matchmaker at Vows for Eternity.…

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Heart to Heart Conversation with Amitava Kumar 50:25

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Today on Heart to Heart, Anuradha meets with Amitava Kumar. His most recent novel is titled 'A Time Outside This Time', tells a story about news in the time of proganda. His last novel, 'Immigrant Montana', was named among the “notable books of the year” by the New York Times and was also included in the “best books of the year” by the New Yorker. …

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Ep.102 Career and Mental illness ft. Monalisa Gupta 40:40

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Today we have a guest who has been sharing her fight with mental illness for 19 years- fighting and thriving. She is an inspiration. She passed with flying colors from IIM Ahmedabad- and she shares her life with us; Monalisa Gupta- is a product manager. She writes about mental health to create awareness and empathy- find her on LinkedIn. 1) Being d…

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Heart to Heart Conversation with Vinita Kamte 35:40

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The sincerity of love is often displayed in the most difficult times. Vinita Kamte's husband, police AC Ashok Kamte, was tragically martyred in the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. The press and the Ram Pradhan committee report issued by the state government reported that Kamte and his fellow officers acted in haste and thus lost their lives. In an inspiri…

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Heart to Heart Conversation with Shonali Bose 1:04:21

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Anuradha meets with Shonali Bose, an acclaimed filmmaker known for her works such as 'The Sky is Pink', 'Margarita with a Straw' among others. Shonali approaches her work as a means to overcome personal loss. She tells her story on this episode of Heart to Heart and it's one of perseverance in the face of tremendous grief, and above all, the enduri…

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Ep.101 Consciousness and Well-being Ft: Lakshmi Menon Bhatia 1:00:57

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What is Consciousness and what can an expansive consciousness do for your Mental Health and well-being. In this episode of the SOS Show, we have Lakshmi Bhatia, a coach, teacher, a Yoga practitioner, who teaches Mindfulness and Business at IIMs. Digs: 1) Understanding Consciousness for Layman. 2) Fast-paced life, blind ambitions, and unethical prac…

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Heart to Heart Conversation with Barkha Dutt 56:05

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On the first episode of this brand new season of Heart to Heart, Anuradha speaks with award-winning broadcast journalist Barkha Dutt. She has been a reporter and news anchor at NDTV and Tiranga TV for over two decades. She currently runs her own digital news channel called 'MoJo Story'. She is also an opinion columnist with The Hindustan Times and …

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Heart to Heart Trailer (Season 2 ) 0:46

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"Heart to Heart" is back with "Season 2" a series in which Anuradha Gupta’s guests share life stories of grit, gumption and gravitas, qualities that have made their journeys transform from the ordinary to the extraordinary.By Anuradha Gupta

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Ep.100 FUTURE OF WORK : 4 HOUR WORK WEEK Ft. DR. LIBBY SANDER 32:41

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On World mental health Day Oct 10th, we also approached the 100th episode of THE SOS SHOW. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the journey; and to everyone tirelessly working to create awareness about mental health and well-being. Moving forward today's episode is about one of the major cultural movements happening in workspaces that will …

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Ep.99 Online dating, Love and Mental Health ft. Nandita Chakraborty, Author 48:48

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The pressures to fall in love, the pressures of age, the pressures of marriage!!- what are we culturally doing to our own selves that is affecting our mental health!! We have with us Nandita Chakraborty an author who shares the hazards of dating online, the depressive faces, and fighting loneliness that lead to wrong relationships. Hope we learn th…

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Ep. 98 Talking about Childhood Traumas ft. Tom Mitchelson 47:37

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Childhood Trauma can have a lifelong impact on our lives, our understanding of the world, and our trust in other people. In this 98th episode of THE SOS SHOW, we have Tom Mitchelson- a writer and a public speaker talking about his bold memoir- Don't ask me about my dad. The book is available on Amazon. You can find Tom on Linkedin. Digs: 1) Sharing…

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Ep.97 Men Don't Talk ft Dr. Sheba Singh 38:44

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MEN DON'T TALK. MEN DON'T CRY. MEN KEEP IT ALL IN- because that is what they have been trained to do- it is culture, it is the DNA and it's more. Today's episode focuses on MEN and why it's important for them to talk their emotions and how can women who play various roles in their lives enable them to do that. Our guest for today is Dr. Sheba Singh…

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Ep.96 The Loneliness Epidemic Feat: Dr Jyoti Sangle 29:57

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3 out of 5 adults in the U.S say they are lonely. But we are living in the times when adults are choosing to be single. So what differentiates Being lonely vs being alone? In this EP 96 of THE SOS SHOW, we try and get more intimate with the word lonely and why we, the system, and the ecosystem must not take this for granted- WE COULD BE SITTING ON …

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Ep.95 The three minds & mental health ft. Anoop Kumar 48:32

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What are the three minds and how can we consciously use them for our Mental and Physical wellbeing. Can tapping Mind 2 enable us to even cure severe mental illnesses. What are the daily regimes we can follow to live more consciously and be in Minds 2 and 3? Our guest for this episode is Anoop Kumar who is an emergency physician, author, and speaker…