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How do you rebuild a life when you’ve hit rock bottom and the world feels like it’s left you behind? In this riveting episode, actor and author Sean Hemeon opens up about his harrowing journey from drug addiction and entanglement with the Russian mafia to 20 years of sobriety and self-discovery.Sean, who is the author of Good Little Drug Lord, talks elaborately to host Ankit Narasimhan about his journey through addiction, identity struggles, and finding the strength to rebuild his life. But beyond the thrills and trauma, this conversation digs into the heart of what it means to choose yourself—even when the cost feels unbearable. Sean’s honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom will leave you with one undeniable truth -no matter how far you’ve fallen, it’s never too late to rise.We discussA tragic incident that inspired the “Good Little Drug Lord”How being from a Mormom Family and being gay impacted Sean’s early years.How he learnt to navigate the dissonance between who he was and what was expected from his family in order to find his authentic self.Defining moments that lead him to break free from addiction.How he learnt healthier ways to cope during sobriety.Change being a non-linear process and how to handle setbacks.The advice Sean would give to his younger self.Sean’s bioSean Hemeon is an American actor, writer, and artist and is known for roles in television series such as "True Blood," "Criminal Minds," and "As the World Turns." Notably, he starred in "Husbands," a groundbreaking sitcom that was among the first to feature a newlywed gay couple.Beyond acting, Sean is an accomplished artist specializing in contemporary abstract expressionism. His work has been showcased in various exhibitions, including Gallery 825 with the Los Angeles Art Association.Connect with SeanInstagram | Sean's websiteQOTDHave you battled with addiction? Write in and tell us your story - podcast@myndstories.com CreditsAnkit Narasimhan, host and episode planner.Ravi Kumar, sound designer and editor.Liked our episode? Visit www.myndstories.com for more. Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn.*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling.
Find India's most diverse mental health podcasts here. Our podcasts are a safe space where we share insights, guidance, personal experiences, and tips to help you navigate your mental health journey.Perspectives, guidance, advice, and explainers. It's all here. We hope you can nurture your well-being and face life's challenges better with us. Check our website at www.myndstories.com for mental health conversations, news, features, and events. Write to us - podcast@myndstories.comFind us on Instagram and LinkedIn
Life can throw a lot of curveballs. There are a lot of factors that impact quality of life, but the ability to handle these emotions effectively can sometimes be the deciding factor. How different can our life be if we’re truly able to understand ourselves, master our emotions and foster healthy relationships with the people that really matter to us? It's an exciting journey to start on.But it takes work. What does the work entail? How do we break it down strategically? Hrishika Awasthi, a counseling psychologist and Founder of SafeTherapy, takes us through the process.We discussHrishika’s work on emotional intelligence early on in her career.Understanding emotional intelligence and its components.Can EQ be learnt and developed over time?Strategic approach to learning to unpack and understand your emotions.Role of mindfulness in emotion regulation.How EQ plays out in romantic relationships.How we can make EQ work actionable.Hrishika’s bioHrishika Awasthi is currently the founder of Safetherapy which is a therapist lead platform to empower therapists and clients in their therapeutic journey. She completed her Master’s in Applied Psychology and went on to start ‘Emodite’ which was an effort to introduce emotional intelligence to school students. Apart from this, she has also worked as a corporate trainer at ‘Seekho’ which is a micro-learning-based platform to learn, mentor and hire.Connect with Hrishika LinkedIn | SafeTherapyQOTDWhat aspect of EQ do you struggle with? Write in and tell us your story - podcast@myndstories.com ResourcesUnderstanding EQEnjoying our podcasts? Write to us - podcast@myndstories.comVisit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn.*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.
Entrepreneurship is a roller-coaster. It’s a journey that takes tremendous courage to even start because there’s nothing guaranteed. In a lot of ways, it’s a great metaphor for life. It teaches you life lessons - how to fail, how to handle adversity, and how to get back up.Ultimately it’s worth it because you get to truly make an impact on people’s lives.We explore the intricacies of this journey with Anmol Arora - CEO and Co-founder of DocVita, a telehealth company that connects people with therapists and psychiatrists. We discuss:The story behind DocVita.Anmol’s take on finding meaning and purpose in life.How he deals with the fear of external judgement and failure.Managing possible mismatches of drive and work-ethic among his team.What the best version of himself means to him.State of mental health care in India.Anmol's biggest learning till date.Anmol’s bioAs the Founder of DocVita, Anmol is passionate about connecting individuals with the right doctors & therapists and supporting startups by helping them prioritize their team’s mindset & mental health.He is an IIT Indore alumnus from the class of 2016. Before pursuing his startup full-time, he has worked as a Trainee at CERN(European Centre for Nuclear Research) in Geneva, Switzerland. He is an expert in marketing & fast product-led growth.Connect with AnmolInstagram | LinkedInQOTDWhat does becoming your best version mean to you? Write in and tell us your story - podcast@myndstories.com ResourcesState of mental health in IndiaHow to move past your fearsEnjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice!Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn.*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.
None of us want to be weak and none of us want to be seen as weak. But that does not mean we suffer in silence, which a lot of men seem to be doing. There is a big difference between vulnerability and weakness and in this episode we dig deeper into this. Why is depression so misunderstood? What does research tell us about how masculine depression differs from a typical representation of clinical depression? How do men's coping mechanisms differ from women? We explore this through the lens of Arjun Gupta - researcher on men’s mental health and someone who’s battled through severe clinical depression.We discussWhat fueled Arjun’s purpose to spread awareness on men’s mental health.Why is depression so misunderstood? Why is it viewed as a weakness?The difference between vulnerability and weakness.How masculine depression differs from typical representation of clinical depression.Coping mechanisms of men vs women.Emotional Intelligence and how we can learn to take steps towards it. Arjun’s message to anyone battling through depression and self-harm ideations.Arjun’s bioArjun Gupta is an Ex-MBBS student turned Psychologist and a researcher on men’s mental health. He has been open about his struggles with depression and self-harm ideations and strives to spread awareness about the same. He’s also building a startup called Mind Tuition to psychologically train students preparing for competitive exams.He has been writing about mental health and psychology since 2017 and has written around 400 unique articles on his old blog titled "Knight of Steel". Currently, he writes a weekly newsletter that is read in 26 countries across the globe!Connect with ArjunInstagram | LinkedInQOTDHow have you learnt to be vulnerable? Write in and tell us your story - podcast@myndstories.com ResourcesArjun's 'JOSH' talkArjun's weekly newsletterEnjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice!Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.Find us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearemyndstories/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/myndstories/*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.