On finding acceptance with Raksha Daryanani

Have you felt like an outsider even when you’re surrounded by family?

In this candid and engrossing conversation, Raksha Daryanani speaks to Smitha about her unique life journey – growing up in a multicultural society, dealing with the impact of her parents’ divorce, and healing from devastating relationships. She shares the challenges she faced in living in a tight-knit but isolated Indian community, where she often felt like an outsider, how she learnt to set boundaries and develop self-awareness.

Raksha’s journey so far is nothing less than inspiring. Listen in for her insights on how to overcome some of life’s toughest challenges.

We discuss

• Dealing with a multicultural society
• Managing toxic and manipulative relationships
• How therapy turned out to be a turning point
• Demonstrating resilience in coping with her parents’ divorce
• Finding a stronger sense of belonging and acceptance
• Emphasizing the importance of embracing impermanence

Raksha’s bio

Raksha Daryanani grew up in South America and has studied and lived in England. Currently, she has made Barcelona, Spain, her home. She works as a content manager, where she writes and edits. She is also a voiceover artist.

Raksha loves to read extensively, especially fiction and enjoys sharing stories. She loves writing poetry and attending open-mic nights to perform them.

Connect with Raksha

LinkedIn | Substack

QOTD

Share your story of resilience with us. Write in and tell us – podcast@myndstories.com

Credits

Smitha Murthy, host and episode planner.

Ravi Kumar, sound designer and editor.

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*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.