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In this calming episode of Myndful Moments, host Anitha Aswath takes us through a gentle breathwork practice.
In this brand new podcast, Myndful Moments, host Anitha Aswath guides listeners through a grounding exercise designed to anchor the body and mind. By visualizing roots growing from their feet or sitting bones into the earth, listeners are encouraged to feel supported and calm. The session includes deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation, focusing on various body parts from the feet to the forehead. Listeners are prompted to affirm their safety and presence in the moment with the mantra 'I am grounded here, I am safe in this moment, I am enough.' The episode closes with an invitation to carry the sense of calm into daily life.Episode chapters00:00 Introduction to Myndful Moments01:17 Grounding visualization02:06 Body relaxation03:28 Focused breathing exercise05:11 Affirmations and conclusionAnitha's bioAnitha Aswath is a Leadership Coach Consultant Facilitator and DEI Consultant with 26 years of rich experience. She has trained over 4100 leaders and professionals and has more than 1100 hours of coaching hours to her credit. Anitha’s other pursuits include blogging, photography, travelling and of course, music. “Perseverance is a virtue: an invaluable lesson music taught me,” she says. She is a voice over artist and trained singer. She is an eternal student of Indian Classical music.Connect with AnithaLinkedIn CreditsAnitha Aswath, host and episode planner.Enjoying our podcasts? Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
In this very first episode of the new and revamped "The MyndReaders Podcast", hosts Swati and Anima Nair explore not only how anxiety feels, but how books can become powerful companions through its many layers. Their discussion begins with honest reflections on their own experiences on how anxiety creeps in, how racing thoughts take over, and how the pressure to function perfectly often leaves people feeling overwhelmed and alone. They share small, grounding practices which help them return to calm as well as the big role that books play.Comforting rereads, slow-paced classics, Buddhist wisdom, and contemporary fiction that mirrors emotional truths, all form part of a reading list that accompanies listeners through different shades of anxiety. This episode blends personal reflection with literary insight, offering listeners a compassionate understanding of anxiety as well as a set of books that can soothe and help find comfort in words that understand us. We talk aboutHonest reflections on what anxiety feels likeReaching for “anchor books” and why certain stories become lifelines during anxious momentsNovels that beautifully capture anxiety in its many formsListener-recommended healing fiction and a list of nonfiction books written by mental health professionalsHow stories can reveal the emotional patterns behind anxietyA bonus reading list from a Mynd Readers Book Club memberMeet the hostsAnima is CPD-Certified Neurodiversity Practitioner, TEDx speaker, and advocate. She is dedicated to promoting neuro-inclusive practices in the corporate world. Anima loves to read classics and fantasy, write about neurodiversity and parenting a child who lives with autism, and spend time with her pet dog and cat.Swati is the co-founder of MyndStories where her mission is to hear more conversations, see more action on mental health. She reads all the time, watches too many movies, and obsesses over her fitness.Connect with the hostsSwati | Anima ResourcesTerry Pratchett's Discworld seriesWhen Things Fall Apart - Pema ChodronEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - Gail HoneymanLittle Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgAnxious People - Fredrik BackmanThe Midnight Library - Matt HaigBarely Functional Adult - Meiji NgAge of Anxiety - Amrita TripathiAnxiety: Overcome It and Live Without Fear - Sonali GuptaYeonnam-dong's Smiley Laundromat - Kim JiyunWelcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop - Hwang Bo-ReumCreditsSwati Nair and Anima Nair, hosts and episode planners.Ravi Kumar, sound designer and editor.Loved this episode?Write to us to be part of the conversation to make mental health cool - podcast@myndstories.comFind 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.
This episode is a conversation that takes us deep into the invisible yet deeply damaging forms of emotional abuse that many experience without realizing it. Smitha talks to Anamika, the founder of Let’s Heal who unpacks how emotional abuse can take many forms, from gaslighting and guilt-tripping to control disguised as care, and why so many people fail to recognize it when they’re living through it.Drawing from her own lived experience and her professional work as a trauma-informed therapist, Anamika explains how emotional abuse affects the mind and body alike, shaping the nervous system and distorting self-worth. They dig into the cultural and familial conditioning that often normalises such behaviour, keeping people trapped in cycles of guilt, fear, and self-blame.But this episode is as much about healing as it is about recognition. It's a reminder that healing begins the moment we start believing our own truth. About The Therapy RoomThe Therapy Room is a segment where our host Smitha Murthy talks to mental health professionals for insights on life's challenges, which range from managing everyday stressors to chronic anxiety. Tune in as we explore topics around mental health issues, emotional wellbeing, and techniques to help you heal. We talk aboutUnderstanding the many faces of emotional abuseWhy recognizing abuse can be so difficultThe long-term impact of emotional abuseHow social and cultural conditioning can normalise unhealthy relationship patternsPractical steps towards recoveryAnamika's bioAnamika is a trauma-informed therapist specializing in supporting individuals moving through complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and relationship issues. She is also the founder of 'Let’s Heal', a space dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves after emotional pain. With years of experience in guiding individuals through recovery from emotional abuse, she combines her professional expertise with deep empathy and lived understanding. Her approach focuses on creating safety, self-awareness, and compassion as the foundations for healing. Connect with AnamikaLinkedIn | Instagram CreditsSmitha Murthy, host and episode planner.Ravi Kumar, sound designer and editor.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.
In this episode of The Therapy Room, Smitha sits down with Deepti Chandy, Chief Operating Officer at Anna Chandy & Associates and a trained Transactional Analysis (TA) therapist to explore how our childhood experiences continue to shape our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships in adulthood.Deepti explains how TA gives us a clear, relatable way to understand internal narratives, sometimes created through messages like “Be strong” or “Don’t be vulnerable” and how to counter the persistent feeling of “I’m not enough”. Here's a heart-to-heart conversation grounded in practical tools and deeply relatable experiences. About The Therapy RoomThe Therapy Room is a segment where our host Smitha Murthy talks to mental health professionals for insights on life's challenges, which range from managing everyday stressors to chronic anxiety. Tune in as we explore topics around mental health issues, emotional wellbeing, and techniques to help you heal. We talk aboutWhat transactional analysis is and why it's a powerful framework for personal growthHow the Parent, Adult, and Child ego states influence how we think, feel, and respondThe most common childhood messages people carry, like "be perfect" or "don’t show emotion"How these messages show up in our adult relationships and workplacesPractical tools to reframe self-criticism, manage emotional triggers, and start shifting long-held patternsTools and helpful strategies Deepti shares, which include recording voice notes when angry to process emotions before reacting, using simple “I” statements to express needs without blame, naming your inner critic, and moreDeepti's bioDeepti Chandy is the COO and chief therapist at Anna Chandy & Associates, a counseling firm based in Bangalore. Her journey into mental health began through her own experience with Transactional Analysis therapy during a challenging period in her late teens and early adulthood. With an Advanced Counselling certification from a prestigious collaborative program between the Link Centre UK and Anna Chandy, Deepti specializes in supporting young adults and professionals navigating identity, relationships, and personal development.Beyond her professional roles, she maintains an active interest in fashion and fitness, embodying a holistic approach to well-being that encompasses both personal and professional growth.Connect with DeeptiVisit Anna Chandy & Associates | Instagram QOTDHave you tried transactional analysis therapy? Write in and tell us - podcast@myndstories.com ResourcesWhat is TA?How TA worksCreditsSmitha Murthy, host and episode planner.Ravi Kumar, sound designer and editor.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.
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