This Isn’t Motivation. It’s Real Life.

Unlock new possibilities even when your life feels busy, stretched and full. In this episode of Little Fixes, we dive into how you can shift from “I don’t have enough time/energy/resources” to “What if I could?” and what that mindset shift looks like in everyday life.

Join Maitri and Nehha Mishra. Nehha is a leadership coach and the founder of Epinomi Consulting. With over 17 years of experience in driving behavior change, leadership agility, and workplace transformation, she has impacted more than 51,000 professionals globally.

We explore how to:

-Recognise the mental blocks that stop you from getting unstuck- from “I’m too old” or “It’s too late” to “I can’t” → “How could I?”

-Apply simple mindset tools for personal growth, even while you juggle parenting, career, relationships and self-care

-Reframe your situation when life’s already full: how to build possibility thinking for urban Indian women balancing responsibilities, expectations and desire to live the life they truly want

-Avoid toxic-positivity and unrealistic goal-setting; how this isn’t about “just think positive and everything will magically work” but about smart, practical mental shifts

If you’ve ever felt like your dream has to wait until everything else is sorted, this episode is for you. Let’s challenge that “too full” mindset. Let’s explore the question: What if you could?

Tune in and let’s open a new door together.

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Parenting an only child in today’s urban India comes with its own mix of pride, pressure, and guilt.

Are we over-involved? Are our kids missing out on social skills? Or are we giving them exactly what they need to thrive?

In this episode of Little Fixes, Maitri talks with leading child psychologist Riddhi Doshi Patel about the real challenges and hidden myths of raising an only child in modern India. We unpack how to build independence without isolation, confidence without comparison, and connection without siblings.

What we talk about:

– Why only-child parenting looks so different today

– Emotional and social development of single kids

– Are Indian parents over-parenting their solo child?

– How to handle loneliness, expectations, and guilt

– Smart, realistic tips for urban parents raising confident, grounded kids

If you’re a parent of an only child (or thinking about having one), this conversation will help you feel less alone and more equipped.

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Some words used to lift us up- balance, self-care, having it all. Now? They mostly make us sigh.

In this solo episode, Maitri talks about why it’s time to retire a few overused words from our modern vocabulary — the ones that started as inspiration but turned into pressure. From “balance” to “self-care,” these words have been stretched thin by social media, self-help, and unrealistic expectations.

It’s a fun, thoughtful take on how language shapes the way women see themselves, and why rewriting the words we live by might just be the most freeing kind of self-care.

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You know what you want- peace, growth, rest, maybe just one damn day without overthinking everything. So why do you keep getting in your own way?

In this episode, I talk with executive life and wellness coach Sandhya Krishnan about the sneaky ways women self-sabotage — from perfectionism and guilt to control and burnout. We unpack why we do it, how it shows up at home, work, and motherhood, and what it really takes to stop.

If you’re tired of over-functioning, over-apologizing, or overthinking your way out of joy, this one is for you.

Because sometimes, the biggest thing standing between you and your next level is you.

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Ever feel like you and your partner have slipped into “roommates” mode — juggling schedules, chores, kids but forgetting how to really connect? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we explore how to bring back emotional closeness, physical intimacy, and that spark you thought was gone, starting with your relationship with yourself. We talk about nurturing self-love, embracing your feminine energy, and how that can naturally shift your connection with your partner.

We dive into tantra — often misunderstood as just “sex stuff” — and how its practices can help you reconnect on a deeper level, emotionally, physically, and energetically.

My guest is Chitvvan Waraich. She is a certified Pranic Healer, Divine Feminine Energy Guide, and a devoted practitioner of Shaivism. Her journey is deeply rooted in ancient Indian spirituality, where she combines the wisdom of Tantra, Shaiva sadhana, and energetic healing to support inner transformation and sacred embodiment.

Whether you’re single, dating, married, or somewhere in-between, this conversation will help you rethink what it means to be truly intimate — with yourself and with someone else.

Tune in for grounded, practical ways to move from “roommates” back to lovers and feel radiant, confident, and fully alive in the process.

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Reading isn’t supposed to feel like homework. Yet so many of us grew up with the idea that every children’s book should teach a lesson, carry a moral, or sneak in some “value”. The truth is that kids don’t need a lesson in every story. Sometimes, the magic is in the fun, the giggles, the imagination, and the joy of simply getting lost in a book.

In this episode of Little Fixes, we explore why raising readers who read for pleasure matters more than raising readers who just read for outcomes. You’ll hear how books without lessons can still build empathy, creativity, and emotional resilience—for kids and yes, for adults too.

My guest is author Asha Nehemiah who writes books for children of all ages. Wonderfully funny characters get into wacky adventures in her books such as The Grand Chapati Contest, Trouble with Magic and The Adventures of Mooli series.

We talk about:

-Why not every children’s book needs to “teach” something

-The hidden benefits of fun and playful stories

-How parents can nurture a love of reading without turning it into a task-What adults can learn from revisiting the joy of “just stories”

If you want your child to fall in love with reading—or if you’re an adult trying to rekindle that spark yourself—this conversation is for you.

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Do you ever feel like everyone else was handed a map for adulthood, and you missed the memo? This episode is for you. I pull back the curtain on the real, messy moments of modern adulting: the to-do lists that never end, the wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear, parenting plot twists, and diet/lifestyle goals that depend entirely on your mood.

If you're a mom (or know a mom) trying to keep it together, wondering why “balance” feels like a myth, and craving permission to laugh at the chaos — this is your safe space. No Insta-perfect stories here, just honest confessions to remind you that you are not alone on this adulthood rollercoaster.

Tune in for:

-Unfiltered tales from semi-sorted daily life

-Ugly yet funny truths no one admits about adulting struggles

-Ways to survive (and thrive) even when your “grown-up” status feels overdue

-Comfort in connection because showing up imperfectly still counts

Let’s normalize the struggle, share the laughter, and admit we’re all still figuring this out.

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Do you ever feel tired, bloated, or out of sync—and assume it's stress or hormones, but never consider your liver? In this episode, we bring you an enlightening conversation with Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Poonamm Kasat about liver health, fatty liver (NAFLD), and carrying the Hepatitis B antigen.

We cover:

-What the liver actually does, day in and day out

-How non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) develops and why it’s showing up more in people who don’t drink and think they’re doing “everything right”

-The difference between living with the Hepatitis B antigen vs. having Hepatitis B disease

-Foods, supplements, lifestyle changes that support liver health

-Common myths: juice cleanses, detox teas, and whether liver damage can be reversed

If you want clear, actionable steps and not fear, this one’s for you.

Disclaimer- This episode is for education purposes only and is not intended to replace the guidance of a medical professional.

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Parenting has changed dramatically across generations, from simpler childhoods with fewer distractions to today’s world of endless options. But what does that mean for our kids’ ability to focus, finish what they start, and truly pay attention?

In this episode, I speak with beloved children’s author Sonia Mehta who raised her daughter in one era and now watches her daughter raise kids in another. Together, we explore how parenting styles have shifted from “don’t cry, just carry on” to raising children who are more emotionally aware but often more distracted.

We talk about helping kids build focus, why boredom still matters, and how stories can teach empathy and attention in a fast-paced world. If you’ve ever wondered how to raise observant, emotionally strong and focused kids today, this conversation is for you.

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PCOS isn’t just a “young woman’s issue”. Many women are diagnosed with PCOS after 35 or find their old symptoms from their 20s showing up in new ways. In this episode, I sit down with a PCOS nutritionist to talk about what PCOS looks like in your 30s and 40s, how it affects hormones, fertility, and mental health, and most importantly how to heal at this stage of life.

We cover:

-Why PCOS after 35 is often missed or misdiagnosed

-How healing in your 30s and 40s looks different than in your 20s

-Nutrition and lifestyle strategies that actually work

-Common myths about PCOS (dairy, carbs, weight loss)

-The connection between PCOS, mental health, and perimenopause

My guest Vidhi Chawla is a dedicated and experienced nutritionist specializing in the field of Diet and Nutrition. With over a decade of experience, she has transformed the lives of more than 5,000 individuals through her innovative FISICO 360 program which emphasizes a healthy body, lifestyle, and mindset.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to start healing PCOS, this episode is for you.

Please follow for more conversations on women’s health, hormones and mental well-being.

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Motherhood can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes even triggering. If you’ve ever yelled at your child, shut down emotionally, or felt guilty for “not being enough,” this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Manasi J- a therapist, healer and mentor who shares her personal journey of healing after motherhood. Together, we talk about:

-How trauma shows up in everyday parenting

-Why nervous system regulation matters for moms

-Somatic practices to release stress and guilt

-Simple tools to reconnect with yourself while raising kids

This conversation is raw, real, and filled with gentle reminders: you don’t have to be a perfect mom to be a healing one.

✨ Don’t forget to follow for more episodes on motherhood, healing, and self-growth.

👉 Share this with another mom who needs to hear she’s not alone.

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When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it can feel like you're walking on eggshells- worried, confused and unsure what to say or do. In this episode, we’re talking honestly about how to spot the early signs of addiction, what not to ignore and how families can offer support without losing themselves in the process.

My guest Vandana Hiranandani is the founder of Anatta Humaniversity, a luxury residential rehabilitation center specializing in holistic, client-specific, and non-medical approaches to recovery from addiction to drugs, alcohol, and other substances.

Together, we’re unpacking what addiction can look like behind closed doors because it’s not always what you think. We’re also diving into healthy boundaries, emotional burnout and the small ways families can play a powerful role in a loved one’s recovery journey.

Whether you're a parent, partner, sibling or friend- this one’s for you. No shame. No judgment. Just real talk and practical help.

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Fashion is not just about trends or shopping- it’s about power, identity, and how women are allowed to show up in the world. In this episode, we explore how fashion intersects with feminism: from body image and beauty standards to queer representation, gender expression and how motherhood changes our relationship with clothes.

Our guest, Anuja Mathur, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Popp Dapp magazine shares how the industry is shifting (and where it’s still stuck), why visibility isn’t always representation and how real women can reclaim fashion on their own terms.

Whether you love sarees, suits, or stretchy pants with- this conversation is for you.

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No one tells you that your body might still look pregnant weeks or even months after giving birth. Or that the pressure to "bounce back" can feel louder than your own intuition. In this candid conversation, Maitri sits down with a postpartum fitness expert to unpack the shame, myths and silent grief many women feel in their bodies after motherhood.

I’m talking to Postpartum Core Specialist Darshika Gupta and we will not talk about six-packs and step goals but about the shame, the silence and the straight-up lies we’re fed about our bodies after motherhood.

This one’s for every woman who’s ever looked in the mirror and thought, ‘Why do I feel like a stranger in my own skin?’

Let’s unpack the pressure, untangle the guilt, and start rewriting the story- from punishment to power.

Remember that you don’t need to shrink to feel strong. A must-listen for new moms, tired moms and anyone questioning the “bounce back” narrative.

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In this episode of Little Fixes, my guest breaks down the signs of toxic relationships, how they differ from abusive relationships, and the subtle ways emotional manipulation shows up. We talk about common toxic traits, why it’s hard to walk away and how to start building healthier boundaries. 

I am speaking with Prachi Saxena, a relationship therapist and the author of the powerful book- When You Give Everything All At Once: The Indian Woman's Guide to Navigating Toxic Relationships, which is an essence of her 20 years of experience as a therapist, as well as a memoir of her own life and the toxicity she lived through. She is the co-founder of the mental health platform The Emotional Wellness Initiatives, where she has curated an efficient team of qualified therapists that provides therapy and counselling online.

A must-listen for anyone navigating unhealthy relationships- romantic or otherwise.

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201 episodes in, I’m hitting pause — not to look back with nostalgia, but to share what’s actually stayed with me.

In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned about women, personal growth, and the quiet courage it takes to keep showing up-  in life, in motherhood and on this mic. From what I thought mattered at the start to what truly does now.

Whether you’ve been here since episode 1 or just found this podcast, this is a heartfelt little thank-you — to the version of me who began, and to you, for listening.

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Feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or just a little lost in the noise? In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet magic of stepping away. My guest Richa Tiwari organizes women-only trips, and together we explore why taking a break without guilt isn’t selfish, it’s survival. From the mental load to mom guilt, we unpack what really happens when women just go.

Richa is the founder and fellow traveler at ‘Travel Like Her’, a women-centric, community-driven travel company. Built on the values of curiosity, connection, and breaking free, it encourages more women to explore meaningfully, spotlighting stories of inspiring local women along the way.

Whether it’s Goa or your local retreat center, this is your sign.

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We’re talking about something the world always needs more of—kindness. But not in a preachy, Pinterest-quote way. My guest today actually builds kindness into her business. She creates products and services that quietly nudge people to be just a little softer, a little more thoughtful, a little more human.

I am speaking with Tenaz Shanice Cardoz. Inspired by the need for a kinder place, Tenaz started Kind Hearts Brigade as a space to empower people to be kind in easy ways. Through her experience in working as a marketing professional, or even observing people, she was inspired to create easy to access tools to enable people to be kinder to themselves and to people around them.

In this episode, we chat about what it really means to live kindly, the messy and magical ways kindness shows up in real life, and how small acts can ripple into something much bigger. Whether you’re having a good day or a really rough one, this conversation might just make you smile at a stranger today.

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TW- this episode contains reference to suicide.

Today’s episode is for every woman who has ever said, ‘I’m just not the creative type’ or maybe used to be, but somehow, between school runs, work stress, and laundry mountains, creativity got shoved into a dusty corner.

But guess what? Creativity isn't just for artists. It’s a mental health tool, a mini rebellion against the hustle, and honestly, sometimes it's just doodling on your grocery list because your brain needs a breather.

My guest Rupambika Khandai gets that so deeply. She’s a graphic designer turned founder of India’s first creative wellness and self care brand Twillostory. They create thoughtfully designed products and tools, full of ideas and inspiration to help you slow down, unplug and use creative expression as a way to live a more mindful, creative and fulfilling life.

So if you’re feeling a little creatively constipated, or just need a fresh perspective on self-care that doesn’t involve bubble baths you’re gonna love this chat. Very importantly, though there’s some difference between being artistic and being creative and we have talked about it in the conversation but we have used these terms interchangeably too out of habit.

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We usually talk about diet in the context of weight loss or about what’s good for our health and what’s not. But let’s flip that today.

Kya aapne kabhi socha hai ki jo hum khate hain, woh sirf humara body shape nahi humara mood, humari energy, humara focus aur even humare dreams ko bhi affect karta hai?

Like agar har roz chai, coffee aur stress pe survive kar rahe ho, toh shaam tak burnout hona obvious hai.

Aur fir hum sochte hain, “Mujhse toh apne kaam hi nahi hote, kuchh extra kaise karun?”

But maybe, it's not you. Maybe, it's your food.

So let’s find out- 

-Kaise diet humari ambition ko impact karta hai 

-Kya khane se humari energy aur motivation better ho sakti hai

-35 ki age ke baad apne diet mei kya kuchh alag karna chaiye

-Kaise slump ko energy boost mei convert karen

-Achhi gut health and overall health ke non-negotiables kya hain

-Aur wo small shifts jo aap kar sakti ho bina apni puri schedule ko change kiye

My guest is Swetha Ashok who is a nutritionist, lifestyle consultant and founder of The Gut Guru.

So make sure you are not on an empty stomach right now aur maybe quickly put together something while listening to us. Let’s get into it

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Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s running the show in most of our lives without us even realizing it: unconscious choices. Ever found yourself saying yes when you meant hell no? Or finishing the day wondering what you actually wanted?

My guest today is a powerhouse- she’s an author, leadership coach, and a fellow woman navigating work, motherhood, and identity. Bhavna Toor is the founder of Shenomics and the author of The Conscious Choice. She is here to help us understand what it actually means to choose consciously and how we can stop letting guilt, habit or other people’s expectations drive our decisions.

Whether you’re in a boardroom or a playroom, this conversation will leave you thinking, laughing and hopefully feeling a little more in control of your choices.

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This episode is all about my experiences during the summer holiday. We went to Jaipur and to NCR, stayed with friends, family and my mommy. This one month was a lesson in the importance of staying grounded and connected with the real world. Join me as I recount the fun and not so fun bits along with what they taught me.

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You know how they say “age is just a number”?  Try telling that to your hormones after 35. One day you’re thriving, and the next your period ghosts you, your back is hurting and you’re googling “what is perimenopause”. And maybe you still don’t know ki perimenopause kuchh hota bhi hai. Kyunki na to kabhi mummy ne bataya na kabhi school mei padhaya.

In Today's episode of Little Fixes, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of women’s health after 35 with someone who knows exactly what’s going on. I am talking to Gynaecologist & Fertility Expert Dr. Mahima Kak Nagpaul who’s breaking down all the things your mom didn’t tell you, your friends are too shy to discuss, and your Google search history is full of.

From weird period changes to sex drive shifts, fertility to contraception, and health screenings to supplements we’re unpacking it all, judgment-free and jargon-free.

Dr Mahima is Senior Consultant at Activ Fertility and Gynae Clinic, N1, Greater Kailash Part 1, New Delhi 110048 

Consultant Gynaecologist at Fortis La Femme Hospital in Greater Kailash Part 2

So whether you’re 35 and fabulous, 40 and figuring it out, or just curious about what’s coming next- this one’s for you.

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Today’s episode is going to hit deep. We're diving into a gripping, emotional, and ultimately empowering story about sisterhood, survival, and reclaiming your voice. My guest is Puja Shah, author of the powerful novel- For My Sister. The book is about twin sisters Amla and Asya who go from living in a small village to moving to Mumbai to being sold in flesh trade.

Their lives spiral into pain, loss, and isolation... but somehow, they survive. Separately. And against all odds, they reunite years later.

This isn’t just a story about human trafficking—it’s about what it takes to live again after trauma, the complicated but unbreakable bond between sisters, and how women, even in the harshest conditions, find ways to rise.

If you're a woman who’s ever felt silenced, stuck, or unsure of your own strength—this conversation is for you. We'll talk about emotional survival, the mental health impact of trauma, the guilt women often carry, and what healing can really look like.

You can help me bring more such conversations to you by following the podcast and by rating and reviewing us. I am grateful to you.

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When I was a new mom, I wanted to be a supermom like the ones portrayed in the media- 10 hands and doing something different and supposedly productive with each of them. I found it powerful without realizing that it was actually stressing me out. Realistically koi bhi itni sari cheezen ek time pe nahi kar sakta hai- bachche ka dhyan rakho, khana banao, ghar dekho, family ka dhyan rakho, relax karo, workout karo aur phir jab bachcha bada ho jaye to uske school se leke after school activities dekho aur baki sab to karna hi hai. Oh and if you have a job besides all of this unpaid work, consider the load doubled. Hume lagta hai ki wah humare paas to superpower hai hum sab kar lenge par isse hota hai burnout, stress and lots of other mental and physical health issues.

This is one of those discussions that never gets old and when done right provides good takeaways. I am discussing all of this with author Bhakti Mathur. If you are an Indian mother, you are probably familiar with Bhakti Mathur’s Amma tell Me series. It’s a series of children’s picture books about Indian festivals and mythology. After a long stint as a banker, she now juggles her time between her writing, her passion for yoga and long-distance running, and her family. She lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two children and two dogs. She is also the author of Amma, Take Me Series. The latest addition to the series is Amma, Take Me to the Hill Forts of Rajasthan which my daughter loved and so did I.

In this episode, Bhakti and I talk about the idea of a good mother, mom-guilt, equal marriage, mental load and how to overcome the overwhelm of it all.

Help me bring more such conversations to you, please follow Little Fixes on your podcast app, rate us and share with your mom-friends.

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This episode is a replay of my interview on Motivation Spark Podcast by Rohit Kokane. I was a guest on his podcast back in December and we had such an enriching conversation that I decided to share it on Little Fixes as well.

We talk about overcoming procrastination, the importance of patience and persistence, the role of relationships in personal growth, and the value of having a growth mindset.

Connect with Rohit Kokane- 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rohitkokane

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kokanerohit

Website: www.rohitkokane.com

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Many of us are scared of money while others love it a little too much. Whatever your feelings might be about money, the fact is that we all need it but most of us get stuck in the cycle of earn, save, spend. Just consistent income isn’t enough and we are capable of doing more.

Whether you are a homemaker, a freelancer, an entrepreneur or a corporate employee, your approach towards money needs to change if you want to build wealth. Money is not a gender role, it’s a system and systems can be learnt.

This episode is a masterclass in money- mindset blocks, tangible challenges, priorities, long term goals and more.

I’m speaking with Priyanka Bhatia who is the Co-Founder of Women on Wealth and a money coach for women.

Get ready to turn all your ideas about money on their heads and join us to take another step towards financial freedom.

And yes, please follow little fixes on spotify, youtube or apple podcasts and share this episode with a woman you admire.

Connect with Priyanka Bhatia (Women on Wealth)- https://www.instagram.com/women_on_wealth/ 

Episode Webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/190/

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Today, I am speaking with Ruche M Mittal, the founder of HEN (Her Entrepreneurial Network). Ruche started her career as a freelance graphic designer but her interest in building authentic connections as business women led her to found HEN in 2011.

We’ll talk about all things small business, successes, mistakes, community and so much more. It’s like a business coaching class. So join us.

Each episode takes many hours of work from researching to recording to editing and finally making it go live. It costs money too but it’s available to you free of cost so please support us if you like our work- follow the podcast, rate it, review it and share with people who need it.

Connect with HEN India- https://www.instagram.com/hen.india/

Episode webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/189/

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GIVEAWAY in collaboration with MyMuse in the episode.

Giveaway details- https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ 

TW- The episode contains references to suicide and pregnancy loss. 

Everyone is talking about feminine energy these days from girls in their ‘soft girl era’ to Meta CEO. It’s easy to think of popular concepts as fad but feminine energy isn’t a fad; it’s always been here and will always be. All humans need a balance of feminine and masculine energy- none of these traits are superior or inferior. This episode will unmyth femininity for you. From understanding the nuances of the divine feminine to learning about womb healing, you’ll take away a lot from this conversation. Femininity, creativity, processing our emotions, relationships, acceptance and even our menstrual cycles- this banger of an episode has everything.

I am speaking with Trauma Informed Coach, DNA Astrologer, numerologist and tarot reader Nehaa Goyal. She specializes in guiding individuals through emotional healing, breaking free from limiting patterns, and aligning with their authentic selves.

Please follow Little Fixes on your podcast app and share it with a friend. This helps me in bringing out more such conversations to you.

Connect with Nehaa Goyal- https://www.instagram.com/coachnehaagoyal/ 

Feminine Energy Basics Episode- https://littlefixescollective.com/135/  

Episode Webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/188/

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In this solo episode, I am answering the questions that you sent on Instagram. 

The first thing I talk about is how I got my daughter interested in reading and how she is good at it. The second topic I address is how I juggle social media work, this podcast and my personal life.

I’d request you to please follow little fixes on spotify or apple podcasts. You can also subscribe on youtube where I share less filtered versions of our interview episodes compared to the audio version. Let’s keep in touch because the ideas shared here change your life slowly but surely.

Episode webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/187/

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Today, we are talking about healing - healing by owning our stories, who we truly are. We’ll talk about- Why even bother with healing? Are we ever completely healed? How to heal and come into our power? It’s a beautiful conversation where we talk about all aspects of healing from gratitude to forgiveness to love and surrender. And don’t worry, everything is explained in a way that’s easily understandable and doable.

My guest is Dr. Saraah Chimthanawala. She is a homeopathy doctor and is into quantam energy medicine too. She is also a counsellor and a spiritual healer.

I’d request you to follow Little Fixes podcast on your podcast app and share it with a friend you care about because we provide doable action steps that change your life slowly but surely.

Connect with Dr. saraah Chimthanawala- +91 94221 22260

Episode webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/186/

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Today we are getting into people-pleasing. A lot of us don’t even know that we are people pleasers and are probably being treated like doormats. And that’s why this conversation becomes even more important. I am speaking with Preeti Sharma who happens to be my best friend.

Preeti is the Product Operation Lead at Quora and a micro-blogger on Instagram. She has taught me a lot in the last 7 years of knowing her. From scaling my social media business to upgrading my mindset.

She is a firecracker of a human and it was difficult for me to believe that she is a recovering people pleaser. And because of these seemingly opposite traits, she is the right person to tell how not to be a human doormat.

Preeti tells us-

-Her story of becoming a people pleaser

-How it impacted her mental health

-how she realised that she was a people-pleaser

-how she is becoming less of a people pleaser

-how she reached where she is now and how you can too.

Please do share this episode with a friend who needs to have better boundaries and don’t forget to follow Little Fixes Podcast on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts.

Connect with Preeti Sharma- https://www.instagram.com/eight_things_by_preeti/ 

Episode Webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/185/

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In this fun, insightful chat, we are talking about reinventing your career in your 40s, being a public face as an older woman and all things age, ageing and ageism. Though People of all genders and age groups face ageism our focus is on the intersection of ageism and sexism and we are specifically talking about ageist attitudes towards women who are public figures.

I am speaking with learning facilitator and keynote speaker Dipika Singh. She is also the founder of She means business which is a content platform meant to enable and encourage women. 

Connect with Dipika Singh- https://www.instagram.com/shemeansbusiness_dipikasingh/ 

Episode Webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/184/

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This episode contains references to chronic diseases and death. Please use your discretion before listening.

Grief isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s as unique as each of us. In this heartfelt episode, we’re diving into the deeply personal experience of grief with my guest who opens up about her own journey of loss and healing. Together, we’ll talk about how grief can look different for everyone, the unexpected ways it can show up in our lives, and why there’s no “right” way to grieve.  

Our guest shares how she navigated the pain of losing people she loved and ultimately found herself in the process. Whether you’re in the thick of grief, supporting someone who is, or just curious about how we grow through loss, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and hopeful.  

Join us as we explore the beauty and resilience that can emerge from even the darkest times.  

I am speaking with Gunjan Pai who is the founder of boutique brand strategy and copywriting studio, Copylove.

She began her 22-year-old career as a copywriter with Ogilvy & Mather and Lowe Lintas. She then transitioned to building Copylove. While she was building the agency, her husband was diagnosed with a chronic disease and passed away a few years after that.

Now Gunjan not only had to keep her business going but she also had to raise her young son. As if this wasn’t hard enough, soon after her husband’s death, she got more bad news regarding her mother and mother-in-law.

Gunjan says that she did not have time to reflect on her losses and grieve. She had to pick herself and keep going but that didn’t go well for her. Let’s hear from Gunjan how she took back control, how she came to terms with her situation, what helped her during her toughest times and what helps her now. It’s a vulnerable discussion on sorrow and strength which is going to act as a ray of hope for anyone who listens to it so please share with someone who needs it.

Connect with Gunjan Pai- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunjan-pai-copylove/ 

Episode Webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/183-2/

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Have you tried taking 5 deep breaths to reduce your stress but it didn’t help? Maybe you sat down to meditate and felt even more agitated. Coloring to reduce stress doesn’t interest you. 

These same things work for others but not for you because stress regulation is not one size fits all. Even the popular stress management tools don’t work for everyone in every situation and it’s because we all are different and deal with the same things differently.

We are talking about stress in this episode-

• Why it is important to address it
• Who gets more impacted by stress
• Where do popular stress management techniques lack
• How to regulate stress instead of trying to manage it

My guest Dr. Anuja Luniya is not just a stress expert — she’s a living testament to the transformative power of resilience and play. Diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in 2005, she began her career in 2008 as a physiotherapist focusing on geriatric care. Over the years, her path evolved to encompass fitness, nutrition, behavioural health, and corporate wellness. However, it was during her recent IBD flares that she uncovered her true mission: to make stress relief simple, science-backed, and fun.

With over 16 years of experience, 13,000+ lives transformed, and partnerships with 60+ giants like Adobe, IKEA, and TCE, Dr. Anuja blends cutting-edge science with an approachable, playful twist. Her secret sauce? Techniques like vagus nerve regulation, gut health myofascial lifestyle optimisation and biohacking tools — all designed to help people relax, play, and thrive.  

Whether through her transformative workshops or her interactive activity book, Relax Play Thrive, Dr. Anuja is on a mission to turn stress into a game, resilience into a superpower, and make India one of the least stressed nations on the planet. 

So let’s hear from her. Please share this episode with a friend you care about.

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Episode Webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/182/

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In the episode, I am sharing a book that just changed my life by making me understand self-sabotage. I’ll talk about how I almost shut down this podcast and will also tell you my word for this year and a few other things that can help us grow even more. Listen in, if you are ready for a deeper connection with yourself and are ready to show up as you are.

Episode Webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/181/

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We are talking about honing our intuition. Call it gut feeling or inner knowing, a strong sense of intuition helps us in every area- from making important decisions in our professional lives to picking the right nanny for our kids.

In this episode, you’ll discover-

• What’s intuition
• Why do we need it and how it helps us
• Why some seemingly intuitive decisions go wrong
• Easy to follow tools to activate and strengthen our intuition

I am speaking with Shraddha Subramanian. She is an award-winning Business Manifestation, Leadership & Executive Coach, India’s first Intuition Expert, Certified Shadow Mastery Expert, NLP Master Practitioner & Founder & CEO of Sparkling Soul.

Healing through cancer, she transitioned from employee to entrepreneur as her purpose evolved to impact this world by enabling organisations & businesses to live their potential.

 She believes everything you desire is available “NOW” and with her intuition, she can identify deep rooted subconscious blocks in just 3 mins of time.

So get ready to sharpen your gut feeling and to make decisions that are in your best interest. Please help me bring more such conversations to you by sharing the podcast with people you care about.

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Episode webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/180/

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I am a feminist and I feel that we all should be feminists. If you didn’t know, feminism doesn’t mean female superiority. It means equity and equality for women. And yes it’s still very much relevant because women are nowhere equal to men whether at workplaces or at homes. Talking about feminism is very important to me and this episode is all about it.

I’m speaking with Dr. Madhurima Vidyarthi who is an accomplished author besides being an endocrinologist. I read her book The School for Bad Girls and was shocked by how little we know about women’s condition in previous centuries. Even more shocking was the fact that a lot of things are still the same for us. Women have progressed but the men and society as a whole hasn’t progressed as much. Madhurima’s book is about one of India’s first doctors Dr. Kadambini Ganguly but it’s way more than a story.

In the episode, author Dr. Madhurima Vidyarthi and I talk about feminism, marriage, men’s role in society, patriarchy, life and a few things we can do to create a society of equals. We discuss both history and the current scenario. Lots to think about and even more to take away, so join us.

Please spread the message of feminism by sharing this episode with your friends and family.

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Fat, thin, dark, light, big nose, small eyes, thin lips, flat chest- there are tons of ways to describe a body and these terms form our body image. Most of us have the tendency to criticize our bodies. I too am guilty of this and am struggling with a poor body image even today.

Our families and society have passed on this body image to us and we are transferring it to our kids without being fully aware of it.

To add to this, kids these days are exposed to way too many images through social media and other platforms. Even though there are discussions around inclusivity and body neutrality, the perfect 10 figure is still the ideal.

Besides this, a child suffering from hair and skin issues, health problems or disability is still sniggered at.  We don’t realize their struggles and have no idea what they are feeling every day.

We have to look beyond the body and so when I came across the book Hug Yourself curated by Vinitha, I instantly decided to have her on the podcast. Vinitha has written over 25 books tailored for children and young adults.

Her book Hug Yourself has Body Positivity and Empowerment Stories for Teenagers. It’s A Powerful Anthology of 16 Stories Featuring Prominent Writers Like Anuja Chandramouli, Harshikaa Udasi and Santhini Govindan among Others. In my view, Everyone needs to read this book from teenagers to adults of all ages.

In this episode we talk about-

- Vinitha’s observations on today’s teens and body image

- Her and my struggles with body image

- How have things changed from when Vinitha was young to now

- What can be done to make things better

- How we parents can help kids in building a positive body image

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Doing my first ever favourites-episode and it’s got my skincare routine, fav fashion brands, top podcasts and 4 great books I’ve read this year.

Whether you are looking to build a skincare routine or are looking to add new podcasts to your playlist, this is the place. Grab your favourite drink and join me.

Episode Webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/177/ 

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Too old, too young, not good enough, too good for this- we have many such notions but thankfully people are talking about these limiting beliefs and we are seeing inspiring stories of people doing things in their own time at their own pace. I have one such inspiring woman’s story for you. Namrata Lodha launched Myaraa hats at the age of 52. It was her first venture and this entrepreneurship journey started in a living room. The idea was to (re)introduce the concept of hats as an accessory but with a unique design element in it.

Inspired by the natural grass fiber baskets from her childhood home in Madhya Pradesh, Namrata designs these accessories with the same material. This production empowers rural women whose families abandoned them for marrying outside their community or being a widow. The company makes work accessible in rural India for these women making sure that when you buy a sunny hat it comes bundled with the social and financial empowerment of a woman.

This is a story of breaking norms and also of family support and giving back to society. Listen in to get inspired and share it with your friends.

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Episode Webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/176/

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How to talk to children about body boundaries.

Even the mention of child sexual abuse scares us parents and so we are always looking for ways to educate our kids about it and related topics like consent and boundaries.

But we don’t always know the right way to educate our kids as most of us were not taught these things. And so today, I have certified Sexual Health Educator Anuja Amin with me.

Motivated by her own experiences she founded Circles of Safety Education Pvt. Ltd. to ensure no child is an unfortunate statistic of sexual abuse. Besides being a sexual health educator, Anuja holds the degree of Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Nottingham and has done her post graduation in Human Resource Management from the London School of Economics.

Anuja has sensitised 13,000 students and 9,000 adults on body curiosity and safety. She is determined to raise an informed generation of children, equipped to make safe, responsible and inclusive choices in regards to their well-being.

We’ll talk about-

-where to begin when it comes to our kids’ safety

-preparing ourselves before educating kids

-body literacy- when to start, what to tell because ‘good touch-bad touch’ isn’t the best way

-what to do if something happens

-Creating a safer environment for kids

We also discuss some real life situations.

After listening to this episode, you’ll be ready to educate your kids in a way that’s appropriate and holistic.

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Child Helpline number- 1098

POCSO E-Box- https://ncpcr.gov.in/pocso/

Circles of safety website- www.circlesofsafety.com

Circles of Safety on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/circles_of_safety/

Episode webpage- https://littlefixescollective.com/175/

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These days we have too many options when it comes to our kids’ education. Earlier it used to be more about the schools but now we also have to think about which board to pick. This episode will help you in getting clarity about choosing the right board for your children as we are talking about pros and cons of all major boards in India from CBSE and ICSE to International boards IGCSE & IB) and even state boards and open schooling (NIOS). We’ll also talk about moving boards and when to consider it. 

My guest is Aishwarya Rao who is The Director of Vivekalaya Group of Institutions, a vibrant, safe, and beautiful ecosystem of learning and aspiration. Vivekalaya caters to students from all walks of life, and they are sensitive and accommodating of differently-abled students or students with learning difficulties. In fact, they are the first-of-its-kind institution in Coimbatore that brings together different types of learners under one roof.

Listen in for unbiased opinions and useful advice. If you find it useful, please rate us and share this episode with a friend.

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I have been working from home since 2014 and have realised that it's both a boon and a bane. As a freelancer, I can decide my own schedule which gives me flexibility but this same ease becomes a problem too. I am sure most freelancers, especially women would agree with me. Even the people around us don’t take work from home as seriously especially if you are not working for a multinational. In homes where both husband and wife work from home, the wife is expected to take up more household responsibilities which is necessarily unpaid work. This episode is not a box of complaints but rather a discussion about work from home and how to make it fairer to women. My guest is Neha J Hiranandani.

Neha has spent the last two decades working on development issues, with a focus on gender equity in various organisations including the United Nations. Neha’s columns on social and economic issues have appeared in several prominent publications like Indian Express, Huffington Post, NDTV and Vogue. Her first book, Girl Power! Indian Women Who Broke the Rules, was a national bestseller and her latest book is The Padmas which has garnered a lot of attention and love as it features 50 men and women who have been awarded The Padma awards for their invaluable contribution.

Let’s talk about the pros and cons of working from home, self-care, guilt and so much more. Please help me bring more such conversations to you by sharing this episode with your friends- just copy the link and send over whatsapp, email or a simple text message.

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I like to think of myself as an open minded parent who doesn’t push her daughter for anything but guess what I realised when I was researching for this episode? I realised that I sometimes force her without being aware of it and sometimes I am too lenient. This conversation helped me find a balance. I am speaking with author Arti Sonthalia.

She has a bunch of books, Big Bully and M-me (which was nominated for the Crystal Kite Asia Awards) Hungry To Read, Best Friends Forever (won the FICCI book of the year award 2020) Hungry To Play (shortlisted for the Neev Awards 2020), Read Write Race and Mehar’s World of Colours which is about letting the kids be.

Arti herself is an entrepreneur turned author. This episode is an open discussion between two parents about raising kids. I learnt from talking to Arti and you’ll also have some aha moments.

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Do you believe in evil eye? Have you ever thought how interacting with some people makes you feel energetic while some interactions make you feel drained? Energy is easy to understand but harvesting and protecting it needs some effort. It’s something we can do to feel more energetic everyday, for mental clarity and to overcome overwhelm. Whether you believe in these concepts or not, do listen to this episode to get an understanding of how energies work.

I am speaking with Dr. Ankita Singh. Dr. Ankita is India’s first trauma focused dermatologist and a systemic medicine facilitator who combines modern biological principles with psychosomatic therapy and energy medicine to create optimal health for people struggling with chronic health issues. Her passion project is Rithvam through which she helps women struggling with hormonal health issues to recover using holistic means.

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Access to mental health care is a privilege. If you can access therapy, support groups, medication, please help yourself and others.

Not everyone understands the importance of mental health care, even fewer people think that they need it and way fewer can access it. I wish I could do something about it but till I figure out a way, I’ll keep working on myself and telling people around me about its importance.

Working on our mental health is a necessity so on this World Mental Health Day, I am talking about my experiences in working on improving my mental health. I share how I discovered the importance of mental health and the steps I took to improve it. I talk about my experiences of being in therapy and what I learnt. Also sharing my favourite mindfulness/self-care practices and goals for my mental health.

It’s a light hearted, chatty episode full of authenticity so join in and let’s work on our mental wellbeing.

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I am a multi-passionate person- I like writing, my social media work and obviously podcasting. Some people might say that I have a problem with decision making in terms of my career but why do I have to be just one thing? 

I like doing different things and I have the opportunity so I keep trying. This episode’s guest is also like that- she is a doctor and a painter. Dr. Sushma Mahajan has been working as the Head of Radiology at Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Hospital in Jaipur. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she found her calling as a watercolour artist. Sushma is a natural talent who discovered her passion for art during the lockdown and has become a commercial success.

Over the years, Dr. Sushma Mahajan has honed her craft and has held a number of successful exhibitions. Her eclectic artworks adorn the prestigious households of renowned people like Princess Diya Kumari of Jaipur and several suites at the Taj Hotels.

Dr. Sushma will share her journey as a doctor and a painter. We talk about the importance of family’ support and how as women we need to hold our own and do things that make us happy. You are going to love this one so please send this episode right now to a friend, whatsapp the link and don’t forget to rate Little Fixes on your podcast app.

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When I think about my daughter’s future, I also worry about whether she’ll have access to necessities like clean water, clean air, fresh foods in the upcoming years. These worries can be categorised as eco anxiety and probably you also have such thoughts. The question is what we can do for a sustainable earth for our kids.

Did you know that anxieties related to the environment are more common in women? Or that there are many other ways by which environmental change impacts women’s mental health disproportionately? Do you want to know how? And how we can be a little kinder to earth everyday? 

All this is discussed in today’s episode with Bhagyashree Jain, the founder of The Disposal Company. She was named in the coveted Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list of 2024 for her pioneering work in introducing Plastic Neutrality in India and creating sustainability solutions.

Bhagyashre’s venture is helping brands become plastic neutral. The Disposal Company helps companies offset plastic they have created and used by recovering or removing an equivalent amount from the environment and recycling it.

All these insights are available to you for free so I am giving you the responsibility of spreading word about the podcast. Rate, review and share it with your family and friends. Thank you.

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I see a lot of stereotypes around Love and Arranged marriages and with this episode I am attempting to break them by sharing snippets of my life after ‘happily ever after’. I also talk about why I wanted to get married, my upbringing, conditioning, fights with my husband and about motherhood.

Husband-Wife relationship is probably the most important for both the spouses involved and if you find the right person, work-life balance, parenting, homemaking and your personal growth become a little easy.

I see changing equations in modern families that benefit both the partners and also arrangements that are no good for anyone. This episode is an attempt to spread the message about healthy relationships in marriages. Let’s Talk.

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I am a millennial parent raising a gen alpha. We might have adapted to the internet but not all of us fully understand how fast the digital world is changing and what dangers it might carry especially for our kids.

Yes, the internet has many many benefits but has its dark side too. I have stopped sharing my daughter’s pictures online and wonder about the right age to give her a phone and about educating her regarding internet’s threats.

Even connecting and communicating with this generation requires a very different approach as they are born in a completely digital world and have sharp minds. 

If you also wonder about your kids' safety in the digital world, if you want to know what to do if your or your kids’ pictures are used wrongly then this episode is for you. We also talk about screen time management, cyberbullying prevention, social media for kids and internet safety for kids because protecting kids online is the need of the hour.

I am speaking with cyberpsychologist Nirali Bhatia. Nirali is an accomplished Consulting Psychologist and Psychotherapist, with over two decades of experience in web technology. Her area of expertise lies in Cyberpsychology where she studies the impact of technology on human behaviour and mind. She heads V4Web Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a tech company that specializes in developing secure applications with the best user experience. Nirali is also a director at V4WEB Cybersecurity, a top 20 trusted company in the cybersecurity domain in India.

Nirali Bhatia is the founder of Cyber B.A.A.P., an anti-cyberbullying organization providing guidance, counselling, and reporting assistance to victims of cyberbullying. Her extensive experience and knowledge have led her to be a guest speaker and panelist for organizations such as UN Women and UNICEF. She has also been invited to participate in panel debates on various news channels and cybersecurity conferences. 

We had a very open talk but please understand that the purpose is not to judge you but to educate you so please listen with an open mind.

All this information is coming to you for free so I urge you to support me by sharing this episode with all the parents you know. You’ll be helping many parents and kids by doing this.

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I talk to a lot of people on the podcast but meeting up with new people in-person especially at Networking Events does not come easy to me. In short, networking is difficult for me and I know many women who struggle with it. So obviously I had to bring the best person here to give us networking advice without any BS.

I present to you Shaan Khanna, the award-winning founder of Networking Now India & Spicy Sangria. She has been in the events' space for over a decade and started her entrepreneurial journey at 15.

Networking Now India is a vibrant community designed to elevate your networking game and unleash the full potential of your business!

It's a thriving network of entrepreneurs and freelancers who gather twice a month in Mumbai to exchange ideas, forge meaningful connections, and learn from industry experts. 

Shaan has an unmatched perspective on the industry. She's your go-to person for everything happening in the media industry and if you want to dive deep into issues faced by small businesses and MSMEs.

Shaan Khanna says that we all need to network whether we are in a job or business or we are homemakers. Networking also goes beyond just work because it helps in healing our anxieties. Here’s what we discuss in this episode-

• What does networking mean to Shaan
• How to start networking
• how to prep yourself mentally before an event
• what to do at an event
• a few conversation starters etc.
• how to politely move on from one person to the other
• how to mix business with networking without the ick
• no nos of networking
• what does success in networking look like
• things to always remember about networking

There are a lot of takeaways so I suggest you take notes about Networking for Women.. Before jumping into the episode, please follow Little Fixes on your podcast app, rate us and share the episode with a friend.

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One thing that definitely comes with marriage is added responsibilities. After marriage both the partners are not only responsible for themselves but also for each other and even for each other’s families to different extents. And if you add parenthood to the equation, things get trickier and overwhelming.

While managing responsibilities, we tend to forget ourselves. With so much clutter in our heads, it’s easy to follow what you see around you because you have no mental space to think for yourself. Then comes the fear of judgement, need for validation and we start feeling stuck.

We might even feel numb towards our daily lives. We want to take action to do something different but we feel the lack of time and energy. But do you know it’s possible to bring back that feeling of joy in life with Mind Decluttering? It’s possible to get unstuck, get mental clarity and have time to think clearly.

And Shikha Pandey is here to guide us. As a Mindfulness Mindset Coach, Shikha enables professionals seeking work life balance to create their unique balanced life by living mindfully. She enables them to build in daily awareness which reflects in the choice of micro habits that compound overtime to build mental toughness and resilience.

Let’s dissect stuck-ness, mental clutter and come out with a clearer head at the end of this episode. We have stress management and self-care tips that you can use.

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Wouldn’t it be great if our hobbies became our job? Yes, entrepreneurship isn’t fun all the time but it’ll be exciting if we monetize a hobby. Maybe you are good at crochet or make fabulous watercolour paintings and you want to share your gifts with the world but you also feel that art is precious or it’s difficult to make money with art.

This episode is here to pump you up because we want you to start your side-hustle and make it big. I am speaking with Sanjana Chatlani, the founder of The Bombay Lettering Company. She used to work in luxury brand management and she loved her job. She took up calligraphy as a hobby but she fell so much in love with it that a few years down the line, she quit her job and now her art is her business too. Bombay lettering company is a boutique calligraphy and design studio catering to luxury weddings, events and celebrations! What started off as a creative outlet and passion project, led her to discover a niche career path.

Let’s discover-

-Sanjana’s journey from a job to stumbling upon calligraphy

-How she chose her passion over a stable job

-How she promoted her business

-How Sanjana Chatlani scaled The Bombay Lettering Company

-How you can monetize your hobby

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The focus of today’s episode is on the Sex lives of women in their 30s and 40s who are in Long Term Relationships but we are covering all age groups and relationship statuses.

My guest is clinical psychologist Dr. Meghna Singhal. She helps people to strengthen their marriage, enhance their Intimacy and parent with emotional intelligence.

We’ll talk about the importance of sex, sexual frustrations, how our sex lives get affected by factors like age, relationships, body image, media and how to communicate your desires to your partner. We also discuss myths and facts about masturbation.

No holds barred, we discuss everything so you’ll have a lot of takeaways for a good sex life. Before jumping into the conversation, make sure that you are following Little Fixes Podcast. Please rate us if you like our work.

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When I was working with my life coach back in 2022, he told me that I have a fixed mindset and I have been working on it ever since. Many people are talking about developing a growth mindset in adults but very few are sharing about how to change our kids’ mindsets. Kids are born with a growth mindset but our upbringing takes them to the fixed side. Let’s understand- what’s growth mindset, why is it essential for everyone, how can we and our kids become growth minded

I’m speaking with psycho-socio-spiritual counselor Pooja Oswal. Her work includes parenting and life coaching, breathwork, PLR therapy, and mindset training. Pooja helps people unlock their full potential, combining Western and Eastern psychology principles focusing on Breath awareness, Harmonious relationships, non-violent communication, and embracing a growth mindset. In a Career spanning over 6 yrs She has worked with more than 1500 children and transformed lives of more than 100 Individuals.

So get ready to understand a little bit of child psychology and get Practical Parenting Tips for your child’s holistic development.

Please rate and review this podcast. Each episode takes many hours of work from researching to recording to editing and finally making it go live. It costs money too but it’s available to you free of cost so please support by rating and sharing if you like our work.

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Autopilot mode has become our way of living and more so for married women. They look after everyone in the house, do most of the homemaking duties, take care of their job if they work outside the home, parenting if they have kids and then whatever time they get, it gets devoted to TV and smartphones.

While focusing on immediate needs, we miss out on thinking beyond the next moment which makes us prone to overwhelm, stress and anxiety. But there’s a better way to live for Growth and in this episode, we discover it.

I am speaking with Shwetha Sivaraman who is a corporate banker turned self-mastery coach, passionate about maximising life for herself and others. She founded ‘Being Meraklis’ in her quest to understand what it takes to live a good life and support others in the journey of becoming. 

Through podcasts, workshops, and coaching, she facilitates the journey from self-awareness to self-transformation. Her first non-fiction book Far From Fine was published by Hay House India in June 2024.

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Little Fixes is back after more than a month and now we have a new cover art, new trailer and even a new intro for the episodes. All of this means that we have changed a bit. In this episode, I talk about what’s new, why I felt the need for rebranding and how I am doing it.

Little Fixes is now a community for married ladies. A platform where we discuss married life regardless of our age, profession or any other factors. Most married women bond instantly because they have a lot in common and we also find answers from each other. We are replicating the model of our real life support system on Little Fixes now.

It’s a community where we talk about everything that matters to you after marriage- from handling the changes in your living arrangements to your career, health and obviously relationships whether they are with yourself or with others. 

Some ideas, a few rants and lots of food for thought. So let’s meet every wednesday and find ourselves after ‘happily ever after’.

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This episode is about enhancing our communication skills but it’s not your regular communication class, rather we’ll understand how men and women communicate differently, how we perceive them differently and how women can turn biases to their favour. 

I am speaking with Sanjana Chowhan who is a seasoned communications coach and has empowered over 400 individuals in the art of confident and clear communication. More than a coach, Sanjana is a catalyst for change, particularly championing transparency and vulnerability in communication among women. She advocates for recognising and valuing one's self-worth, elevating communication from a mere skill to a tool for empowerment.

Before hearing from sanjana, please follow little fixes on your podcast app and share it with everyone who wants to work on their communication skills. I am grateful for your support.

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You can have it all, just not all at the same time. A lot of us have heard this quote but who decides what does ‘all’ even mean? Not everybody wants the C-suite job or an eight figure business. Not every woman wants to have a partner and many of them don’t want kids. So even though we all have different versions of ‘all’, it’s difficult to let go of societal expectations, social media noise and our own conditioning. This messes up our mental health everyday. But there are ways to define what you want, what is your ‘all’ in the current phase of your life and how to go about it. You’ll discover everything in this episode with my multi-talented guest. Krusha Sahjwani Malkani is an ICF certified career and life coach for women helping them to find and achieve their version of having it all. She's also the Director of a SaaS company, a LinkedIn Top Voice, a published author of fiction and a mother. Let’s find out-

-what does having it all mean

-why the expectation from women are higher

-can we really have it all

-how to find out what we want

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We all feel overwhelmed by life every now and then. It’s difficult to slow down and get some perspective but there are certain things that we can do for ourselves which will help in improving our mental health. Simple, little things that you don’t have to do daily and I do a few of them. In this episode, I share eleven things that help me in keeping my sanity. I don’t do all of them daily and even you don’t have to follow all of them or any of them. Do what you feel like. Take this episode as a reminder to not forget yourself. Keep learning to love yourself.

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This episode has glamour, reality and inspiration like a blockbuster movie. My daughter wants to be a model but I am sceptical because in the media, I have mostly seen horror stories about this industry. Things like addiction and casting couch are highlighted more when it comes to modelling so when the team from modelling agency Auraa Talents reached out regarding a podcast interview, I knew I had to do it. I am speaking with Arpita Das who is a former model & founder and CEO of Auraa talents which is a modelling institution and talent management agency.

Arpita talks about-

-how modelling is like any other profession and busts the biggest myths about it

-inclusivity in terms of skin tones and body sizes

-her view on casting couch and on how to stay away from predators

-on the practical side, we talk about the longevity of a model’s career and the perks of being a model

-opportunities and challenges for upcoming models

-tips on successfully navigating the modelling landscape

And she shares her story of becoming an entrepreneur from a model

So join us and share this episode with someone who wants to be a model or with a parent whose children are interested in modelling.

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I love doing this podcast but rarely talk about it when meeting people. I don’t want to sound salesy but the truth is that if we don’t talk about our work, people won’t get to know about it. Our message won’t reach people who need it and also we won’t be able to earn well.

To reduce our fear of selling, I am speaking with business mentor Ishita Khattar in this episode.

Ishita is a corporate lawyer turned business mentor and coach. She also has her own podcast Dream Life Collective. She started her coaching business in 2022 as a productivity coach and then transitioned to business coaching. She helps coaches grow their business to their first 6 figures with strategy and intentionality. She is also a hands-on mom to a 5 year old boy. So, she is the perfect person to learn from.

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As much as I love talking about mental health and related topics, I also like a freewheeling discussion and what can be more fun than discussing pop-culture and understanding each other better. That’s why today I have a person with me who has got the pulse of pop-culture. It's none other than Aastha Atray, the editor of Sunday Midday, an author and one of the pioneering podcasters in India.

How people think, why they think in a certain way, how to improve our lives in little ways and how we can make our lives simpler and more fulfilling. 

This is not a sociology class and you might have a different point of view but this episode will give you something to think about and something to work on. So join me and Aastha and don’t forget to share the episode with your friends.

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This is episode 151 of Little Fixes Podcast and it’s a huge milestone for me. Since the launch in 2019, we have come far. In this episode, I take you behind the headphones as I talk about the process, roadblocks, successes and everything else. I also reflect on how the podcast has changed me. In the end, I share all the tools that I currently use to produce this podcast.

• The Journey of Little Fixes so far
• How I have evolved as a podcaster and as a human
• Some insights & rants about the podcasting industry
• My favourite podcasting tools
• Lots of gratitude and love

I thank you for your support and request you to share the podcast with anyone who you feel might benefit from it.

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Trigger Warning- This episode contains references to domestic violence, suicide, anxiety and depression so please listen at your own discretion.

All of us go through many unfavourable situations and feel all kinds of emotions. Some of us have a support system but not everyone is so fortunate. This is where mental health helplines come in. The counsellors listen to you and provide the right guidance. Many women are unsure about reaching out to such helplines so in this episode I am speaking with a person who works with a mental health helpline called Muktaa.

Shreya Subbannavar is a Project Coordinator at Muktaa Mental Health Helpline. She is a Psychologist who practices using an eclectic but, mainly a Person Centred approach with some tools of Arts-Based Therapy as well. She was a crisis line responder for Aks Foundation for 5 years and has experience working with denotified tribes - focusing on their education and mental health as well.

We talk about how helplines work, how they can help you and how your privacy is protected. We also talk about how we as society can help people around us who might be going through certain challenges.

Please share this episode with someone who you feel might benefit from it.

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I love fashion, always have. My sartorial sense has improved over the years but I do make wrong fashion choices like most of us laypersons. To minimize the mistakes and to bring our style more on point, I have a fashion expert with me. Benaisha Kharas is a master image consultant & integrated personal counsellor. She is passionate about infusing self-love and self-care in her clients, so that they can develop a powerful, influential, and charismatic personality. She imparts skills on the art and science of emotional well-being and image management to women, young adults, professionals from corporates and even fashion brands.

She tells us-

-what is style

-how do we find our personal style

-how to balance personal style with trends

-should fashion be age appropriate

-Western wardrobe essentials

-Indian wardrobe essentials

-Benaisha’s favourite budget friendly brands

I wanted to discuss a lot more but the time limit stopped us. Anyway, this episode is value packed whether you are a total fashionista or in the process of discovering your style. Do remember that none of the things we talk about here are absolute so please listen with an open mind and enhance your fashion game.

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This story is of a woman who went from studying physiotherapy to being an entrepreneur and now to the CEO of a Bengaluru based company HealthCube.
Runam Mehta was about to be appointed as the CEO but she didn't think that she was ready for such a huge responsibility. What happened then? Let’s hear it from Runam because along with her story, she’ll tell us how we can stay sane even when pressure is high. Because it’s not just about surviving, we gotta thrive too. So join us for your dose of motivation.

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Manifestation is a much discussed topic but I still haven’t been able to wrap my head around it. You can even call me a sceptic so when manifestation coach Sanaya Chaturvedi reached out to me and suggested talking about neuroscience and manifestation, I jumped at the opportunity. I am sure many of your burning questions will be answered and confusions will be cleared in this episode.

My guest Sanaya Chaturvedi is an aligned manifestation coach and the visionary behind India's first manifestation brand, Manifest My Dreams. She will explain-

-why manifestation is scientific

-it’s connection with neuroscience

-is law of attraction real

-how to make affirmations work

-an easy way to manifest what you want

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Shownotes- https://littlefixescollective.com/147/

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When we see a person living their dream, we feel how charmed their life must be. Yes, living your dream is The Dream but that doesn’t make everything simple and perfect & my guest agrees with me. I am speaking with celebrity photographer Amrita Smanat of Mommy Shots by Amrita.

Amrita is India's leading photographer, specializing in Maternity and child photography. With over a decade of experience and a portfolio that spans ten countries, Amrita has not only made a name for herself but has also empowered women through her remarkable journey, leading an all-women's team.

Amrita has distinguished herself by capturing the essence of motherhood and childhood like no other and I’m thrilled to have her with me. This conversation brings out the human aspect behind the brand she is. From the hustle of staying relevant to going through mental health challenges, from her biggest mistake to the sassiest step, we talk about it all.

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We women don’t give ourselves enough credit and rarely celebrate small accomplishments. So, here’s something to inspire you. In this episode, me, my friends and my listeners are sharing some of the sassiest things we’ve done.

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Link to an older episode where 8 women shared the sassiest thing they did after becoming moms- https://littlefixescollective.com/8-women-share-the-sassiest-thing-they-did-after-becoming-moms/

Shownotes- https://littlefixescollective.com/145/

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I don’t have a lot of experience in the corporate world but I do know that it’s extra challenging for women. In this episode we are unpacking why and how women are sidelined at their workplaces and how it affects their willingness to show up. These challenges often make women get in their own way but my guest will tell you how you can let yourself be seen. She also reflects upon the changes that have happened over the last 20 years.

I am speaking with Preethi guruswamy who is a certified executive coach and leadership development expert with 25 years of corporate experience in various leadership roles. She partners with high-potential leaders and teams to help them achieve their highest potential in their professional and personal lives. Preethi is passionate about empowering women leaders to break barriers and move beyond with confidence and courage.

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This episode is releasing on our wedding anniversary so instead of doing a solo, I decided to have my husband with me. For the episode, I have some fun and some deep questions. We both will answer them. The questions are a surprise for the husband and he actually forgot our wedding year.  From what we love about each other to improvement points to some interesting 'would you rather' questions, we talked about many things that have made us what we are today as a couple.This one is fun so let’s laugh together.

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Do you discuss your mental health struggles with your partner regularly? Most of us don’t. Some people don’t discuss this at all while others do it here and there. I congratulate you if you both are completely transparent with each other.

Open communication is essential for a healthy relationship. So let’s find out-

- why is it essential to discuss mental health

- why open communication is difficult

- constructive conflict

- role of self-care in relationships

- how we can support our partner’s mental health

- practices for better mental health in relationships

And more.

I am speaking with Monica Kalra. She is the Founder of Revorce. As a seasoned Divorce and Relationship Confidence Coach, she shares her inspirational journey of reclaiming personal power after her divorce. With expertise and compassion, Monica coaches women to transition from a mindset of powerlessness to becoming relationship warriors. Her guidance extends beyond overcoming the stigma of divorce; she empowers women to revive confidence, reclaim inner strength, and reset emotionally, fostering thriving future relationships. A motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, and author of two insightful books, Monica continues to inspire transformative journeys.

This is a raw and honest conversation for everyone to listen to so please share it with someone who might need it.  And before jumping into it, please follow Little Fixes on your podcast app, it helps a lot.

Connect with Monica Kalra- https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakalracoaching/

Shownotes- https://littlefixescollective.com/142/

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Sensitive topic alert! Most of us are scared of even talking about death but it’s an essential topic to discuss especially with kids. This episode is a lighthearted conversation about death.

I am speaking with Nandita Basu. Nandita is a comic-book artist and a musician. She loves to daydream, eat gummy bears, play music and draw. The Piano, her first book, received wide critical acclaim. Her latest book is Starry Starry Night.

Nandita’s definition of death is quite interesting and we’ll talk about how we adults can come to terms with it before explaining death to our kids. How to deal with loss and grief and how art and music help.

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Trigger warning-  The episode contains references to suicide and self-harm, please use your discretion before listening.

This episode is more of a free flowing conversation around mental health in pop-culture. I am speaking with Tanmoy Goswami who is a user-survivor and the creator of Sanity, an independent mental health storytelling platform with a reader community spanning over 50 countries. He is a past fellow of the Reuters Institute, University of Oxford, and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Social Impact. He serves on lived experience panels and committees across the world, and is a jury member for the Project SIREN Awards that recognises journalistic excellence on the topic of suicide prevention.

It’s a nuanced discussion for inquisitive minds and for people looking to bring about even a tiny change when it comes to mental health. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of therapy-speak becoming a part of everyday language as in everyone throwing around terms like trauma, depression, OCD etc. I and Tanmoy also discuss trauma dumping, the importance of acknowledging lived experiences and other related topics that affect all of us.

Please bear in mind that neither me nor Tanmoy is a mental-health professional and we are simply sharing our experiences and learnings in an attempt to help.

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A super short solo episode where I share all my plans for 2024- personal, professional and everything in between including my tarot readings. I also talk about a little something I’ll be working on this year. Let’s talk and learn from each other.

Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/139/

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Cancer is a scary word but most of us feel that it happens to other people and choose to stay ignorant. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and we are talking about this disease with Dr. Aruna Kalra who is a Senior Gynaecologist & Obstetrician at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram. She’ll tell us-

-What is cervical cancer

-Risk factors and symptoms

-Does vaccination even help in preventing cervical cancer

-Do boys also need HPV vaccination

And other significant points.

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Disclaimer- This episode is for information only. Before making any decision regarding the vaccine and any other medical advice mentioned in this episode, please consult your doctor.

Connect with Dr. Aruna Kalra- https://www.instagram.com/gynaedrarunakalra/

Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/138/

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Last year I read quite a few books as per my standards. It happened only because I decided to enjoy reading rather than trying to learn something from every book. Both me and my husband like reading so it came naturally to Idhaya and she also enjoys books but not all kids or even all adults are into reading. I am not asking you to become a reader or turn your child into one but if you feel that reading can help your kids in some ways and you want them to become interested in reading then this episode is for you. You'll even get some ideas about how reading helps adults.

I’m speaking with Menaka Raman who is a children's book author and a communications consultant. She has written picture books, chapter books and a middle grade novel. Menaka’s books include Gappu Can't Dance, Topi Rockets from Thumba, How to Reach Mars and Other (Im)Possible Things and The Great Escape. Her book, Loki Takes Guard won the Valley of Words Award for Writing for Young Adults.

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I am speaking with Arjun award winning swimmer Nisha Millet. Being an accomplished athlete and entrepreneur, Nisha has been through her own set of challenges. 

Mental toughness plays a big role in an athlete’s life but it doesn’t mean that they don’t face mental health challenges. In-fact they have to put on a brave face even when they are not feeling their best. Nisha will share her story, her mental health challenges, her mindset and the power of being kind to yourself.

Nisha Millet has many achievements under her belt- she has won more than 600 gold medals at State, National and International Meets. She has represented India at the world swimming championships (1998 and 2004) & 1998 Asian Games. Nisha was the first Indian to qualify for swimming at the Olympics in the 200 metre freestyle (Sydney 2000).  She is now an entrepreneur and runs her swimming academy. She is also a wife and a mother to two girls.

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Connect with Nisha Millet- https://www.instagram.com/nishamillet/

Nisha Millet Swimming Academy- https://www.instagram.com/nishamilletswimmingacademy/

Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/136/

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A powerful conversation to bring out your feminine superpower in 2024 and beyond. We are talking about activating your feminine energy. Male or female, everyone has feminine energy but femininity is mostly looked down at and so most of us have discarded our femininity and embraced masculinity. None of these energies is superior to the other and we need both of them to thrive in our lives. By not stepping into the divine feminine, we are doing injustice to ourselves and to those around us.

But Not anymore. I’m speaking with Karishma Kapoor. Karishma is the birth mother of ALL.KA.MI- a chamber of healing. She creates and curates experiences designed to help to get to know yourself deeper. She creates portals of transformation- sacred spaces that act as catalysts in your journey of self-exploration, self-discovery, self-expansions, self-actualization and self-realization. Her larger mission is to reintroduce a sense of safety through recalibrating our nervous system.

Karishma will tell us-

- what is feminine energy

- how femininity got a negative connotation

- what we lose out on by not living in our feminine power 

-  how we can step into our feminine energy

- Journaling prompts and affirmations to step into our divine feminine

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Connect with Karishma Kapoor- https://www.instagram.com/all.ka.mi/

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In the last 'Solo' episode of 2023, I have brought golden nuggets of information for you. I released 33 episodes in 2023 which means a lot of useful information for you and to finish the year, I decided to compile 5 super valuable ideas in one episode.  In this episode, we have-

-Easy journaling tips by leadership coach Shwetha Sivaraman

-Psychiatrist and Therapist Dr. Era Dutta’s tip for those who can’t meditate

-yoga instructor and spine specialist Shashi Sarda’s tip for your bone and joint health

-Clinical psychologist Prachi Vaishya’s suggestion to save you from mom-guilt

-Udita Bansal’s (Founder, trueBrowns) advice for upcoming women entrepreneurs

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Links to full episodes-

1- Do You Feel Anxious during Meditation or Relaxation? All about Relaxation Induced Anxiety ft. Dr. Era Dutta- https://maitrisconfetti.com/123/

2- How to Put an End to Mom Guilt and Create Better Boundaries with Kids- Clinical Psychologist Prachi S. Vaish- https://maitrisconfetti.com/108/

3- All About Women’s Bone & Joint Health- How to Live Without Pain ft. Spine Specialist Shashi Sarda- https://maitrisconfetti.com/125/

4- Building trueBrowns- Udita Bansal's Story is the Inspiration You Need to Make a Career Pivot- https://maitrisconfetti.com/115/

5- How to Journal for Self-Awareness- Easy Prompts for Emotional Wellbeing ft. Shwetha Sivaraman- https://maitrisconfetti.com/131/

Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/134/

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Trigger Warning- The episode contains references to depression and other mental health issues. Please use your discretion before listening.

Saying that you are depressed might have become increasingly common now but not everyone feeling ‘depressed’ might have clinical depression while many dealing with it might have no idea about what they are going through. But the truth remains that it’s difficult to live with depression and it’ll help everyone if we understand it better. In this episode, I have brought a woman’s story of living with depression, how she found out that she was depressed and how she overcame it. 

According to the Mayo clinic website- “Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living.”

I have Shinjini Amitabh Chawla with me who will share her experience with depression, her views on medication, therapy, dealing with a narcissist and more. This conversation will improve your understanding of this medical condition, will provide some helpful tools and you’ll also get an idea about how to help someone going through depression.

Shinjini is the founder of Bigger Dreams Co. which is a Bullet journaling supplies company. Like me some of you might know her as The Delhi Bride from her blogging days.

Please remember that neither I nor Shinjini is a mental health expert and we are just sharing our experiences in an attempt to help. Please use your discretion before listening. Before hearing from Shinjini, please follow little fixes on your podcast app and share it with a friend who might benefit from it.

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We want a career we love and which pays well too. This episode tells you how. I am speaking with Vibha Kagzi, Founder and Chief Education Officer at ReachIvy. Vibha studied at elite institutes like Harvard Business School and Carnegie Mellon among others. It seems that her career path was sorted after that but was it really?

Vibha shares her story of ups and downs and how she found her calling with ReachIvy. 

ReachIvy.com is a premium online education and career advisory for students. This episode will make you understand the importance of the journey of life and will help you in aligning your career with your calling, wherever you are in your life.

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Connect with ReachIvy- https://www.instagram.com/reach_ivy/

ReachIvy Website- https://www.reachivy.com/

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This is one of the most requested topics by the Instagram family of Little Fixes. We are talking about journaling for self-awareness and emotional wellbeing. journaling has a mixed reputation. Some people swear by it while others find it shallow or cliche.I know that a lot of people want to journal but they struggle. Let’s uncover-

-is journaling really helpful

-how it helps us

-5 minute journaling with simple prompts

-what kind of journal is the best

-how to be consistent with journaling

My guest is Shwetha Sivaraman. Shwetha is a Corporate Banker turned Leadership Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Podcaster. She founded Being Meraklis with the aim of enabling self and others maximise life and attain both success and peace of mind. She blends her corporate expertise with coaching modalities and ancient wisdom to support individuals in their growth journeys.

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Connect with Shwetha- https://www.instagram.com/beingmeraklis/

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This episode will blow your mind, improve your hair-health and help you in saving a lot of money. Let’s discuss myths and facts related to our hair. I have Senior Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Gulhima Arora with me. She is the Founder and Director of Mehekta Gul Dermaclinic, in New Delhi. Dr. Gulhima holds Special Interest in Hair restoration, Regenerative Medicine and Acne and Aesthetic Dermatology. 

Some of the topics we discuss are-

-what causes hair fall

-is it possible to prevent split ends? How?

-How often to cut hair

-how often to wash hair

-does hair oil help with hair fall and growth, growing new hair

-how to grow hair faster

-should i sleep with open or tied hair

-do tight hairdos really cause hair loss

-do shampoos and conditioners, masks help hair fall

-what about collagen, onion oil and other OTC supplements

-should we keep changing hair care products

-about hair colours

-the least damaging hair treatment- keratin, botox or anything else

-minoxidil vs redensyl for hair growth

This one is unmissable.

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Connect with Dr. Gulhima Arora- https://www.instagram.com/drgulhima.skin/

Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/130/

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This is a cute, fun and very sweet episode where me and my daughter are just talking to each other and asking each other interesting questions. It shows how innocent kids are. There are many adorable bloopers because well...you know why. Tune in for ‘awww moments’ and smiles.

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Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/129/

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I am super thrilled to be speaking to Bhavana Doshi, the founder of one of my favourite skincare brands Pure Bubbles. Bhavana Doshi started her career in marketing before commercially launching Pure Bubbles in 2021.

In this episode, we’ll not only go behind the scenes of launching and scaling a business but we’ll also talk about Bhavana’s life mantras, a day in her life, motherhood and everything else that makes her what she is today.

I’ve learnt plenty from her and I’m sure that you’ll also take away a lot from her journey.

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Pure Bubbles on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/pure_bubbles_skincare/

Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/128/

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Human design can help us in connecting with ourselves and others. It is claimed to be a tool for self-discovery, self-improvement, growth and understanding others. Human design is not astrology, rather it gives you a blueprint of your unique strengths, gifts and more. With the help of this knowledge, you can take better decisions, attract the right opportunities and even transform your life. There’s a lot more to it and we have an expert on board to guide us- India’s first Human Design & Gene Keys Mentor Sanchi Nasta. Hit ‘Play’ to understand yourself better.

Connect with Sanchi Nasta- https://www.instagram.com/soulwithsanchi/

Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/127/

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This episode is about entrepreneurship and life. I’m speaking with Madhavi Shankar, the co-founder and CEO of SpaceBasic, Inc. Today, over 50 top colleges and universities use SpaceBasic to empower their campus housing communities by digitising everyday tasks and communications to deliver a better living experience.

Madhavi talks about what it takes to be a woman in leadership, what are their unique challenges and how to overcome them. How she moved to being an entrepreneur in India from working at a software start up in Australia. How her work-experience helped her in setting up a company, what challenges she faced, what mistakes she made and what she learned along the way. Madhavi will share her definition of success, how she recharges herself and much more. There’s a takeaway for everyone in this episode.

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Most women I know have a bone or joint issue and whatever we are doing doesn’t seem to be helping us much. We have learnt to live with pain and ‘manage’ it but my guest in this episode is completely against this acceptance. She believes that joint pains and bone health issues can be cured; she shares how in the episode. 

My guest Shashi Sarda is a yoga instructor and spine specialist. We’ll talk about-

-which bone-health problems are most common in Indian women

-what’s the role of food, exercise, yoga and even therapy for bone health

-how we can keep our bones stronger for longer

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Do you believe that we make our own destiny or that everything is predestined? Whatever your belief, this episode is for you. I am talking to Urvi Shrimanker who is a Tarot reader, human design coach and a personal branding expert. She’ll bust all the myths you might have heard about Tarot. We’ll also talk about intuition and how to use our readings to our best. Urvi also read my theme for 2023 which we’ll discuss in the episode. This is a very honest and wholesome take on tarot so hit ‘play’ right now.

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It is difficult for me to meditate; as soon as I sit down to meditate, I start feeling itchy. Even if I try to ignore it, I simply start feeling uncomfortable. And not just meditation, sitting with myself and trying to relax in any other way also makes me uncomfortable. This made me discover relaxation induced anxiety.

Do you also feel anxious when you try to relax? In this episode, Psychiatrist and Therapist Dr. Era Dutta will tell you all about it in simple terms. Dr. Era Dutta will tell us-

-why many people can’t meditate / relax

-techniques to reduce relaxation induced anxiety

-some ways to relax other than meditating

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All About Managing Anxiety (episode 86)- https://maitrisconfetti.com/how-to-manage-anxiety/

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In this episode, I am sharing some big and small things that I didn’t notice as much in those moments but that have made me happy. The episode is about noticing little things and feeling grateful for them. Join me in this sweet feel-good solo and let’s appreciate the magic of everyday life.

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You have likely heard that we all need a purpose in life to feel fulfilled. It’s important to find that purpose and live it everyday. There are coaches and speakers who talk about it & there are exercises to figure it out but there's more to it and you'll find out everything in this conversation.

In this episode, we talk about life’s purpose and how to discover it from a spiritual perspective. My guest Apoorva Prakash is a Purpose Coach, Astrologer and Trauma Healer. She tells us about- 

-what is life purpose
-why do we need a purpose
-does our purpose need to be something philanthropic
-how to discover our purpose
-simple ways of living our purpose to feel fulfilled and motivated

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Most of us don’t feel beautiful enough, thin enough, curvy enough. We keep finding faults with our looks and keep comparing ourselves to the perfect images in the media. This tendency affects our mental health and can even have serious impacts in some cases. But what if someone has a condition which limits their mobility but they overcome it and do big things!

We can do lots of things instead of being stuck on what we can’t change and yes this goes for everything. Shilpa Mehta Jain was diagnosed with 94% PPRP Post Polio Residual Paralysis in both the lower limbs with Scoliosis when she was just 2 months old but that hasn’t stopped her from achieving everything she aimed for. From swimming to driving, she does it independently and with dedication. She is also the CFO of Shantilal C Mehta. Shilpa and her husband have co-founded dJED Foundation, an NGO that focuses on the causes of Ecology, Education and Entrepreneurship. She has done so much despite suffering from a disability. When I asked her what term I should use when I talk about her condition, she said it doesn’t matter. Disabled, differently abled, specially abled or anything else, such labels don’t matter to her because she is more than that. Tune in for today’s dose of inspiration.

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We hear about the virtues of resilience all the time but being resilient is not that simple. Clinical psychologist Meg Jay says that Resilience is not a trait. It’s not something you’re born with. It’s not something you just have. 

In short, you have to become more resilient. A resilient person is able to see the bigger picture so that they don’t dwell on the problem unnecessarily. Whether it’s about dealing with changes or about embracing our failures, a resilient mindset always helps us.

In this episode, I talk about Developing a resilient and healthy mindset with Jaya Mehrotra. Jaya is a Leadership and Transformation Coach to Fortune 500s, a motivational speaker and is the Founder of Women Leadership Circle. We both have shared some of our challenging real life situations and how we overcame them.

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