Ep 120 of THE SOS SHOW has Dr Neerja Birla, the Founder & Chairperson of Aditya Birla Education Trust and also mental health venture M Power that provides mental health care, services, therapy and awareness sessions.Dig into the episode to understand why we all need to be mental Health Literates, increase compassion and wellbeing in the world, and contribute to its wellness.   HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:I CALL-9152987820M POWER-1800-120-820050MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens if you do not get enough daily sleep? or Do you generally go the Elon Musk way? Hema Sampath our guest for this episode is a clinical psychologist specialising in Sleep. She answers some pertinent questions on the science of sleep and it's relevance for optimum functioning of the human mind, body and spirit.  HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:I CALL-9152987820M POWER-1800-120-820050MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.” ― Rosalyn CarterIn this special episode on WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY, we are focussing on CAREGIVERS and why they need to be taken care of as well. Our guests are Amrit Bakshy who has been a caregiver to his daughter for 30 plus years and an agony uncle to many, and Bhavana Issar who is the founder of Caregiver Saathi aims to empower family caregivers by creating an ecosystem of well-being and healing. 1) Few challenges that caregivers face.2) How those challenges can be resolved 3) Peer Support groups and communities- importance and help.4) Support and laws needed for caregivers- government and local. 5) Gap between support, awareness and stigma.WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 10TH OCTOBER WE HOPE THAT THE ECOSYSTEM RECOGNIZES THE CAREGIVERS AND THE SUPPORT THAT THEY NEED ON THEIR JOURNEY OF CAREGIVING HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:I CALL-9152987820M POWER-1800-120-820050MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART OF ARTISTS N MENTAL HEALTH SERIES:: This cross over episode is part of THE ARTISTS & THE SOS SHOW.Can you define your ambition? What is your edge? Where do you want to go? Who are your friends, your family, your support systems? Do you have one or you are lonely, trying to make it in a cutthroat world and dying fast without you even knowing about it !!Our guest for this episode is Bhawana Somaaya, prominent film critic, broadcaster and Podcaster. She writes on Cinema and has authored 19 books. So glad to have her back- and don't forget to check out our earlier episode with her- episode 26 for some more nuggets of wisdom.DIGS:1) Do we understand our ambitions/ goals and how it impacts our mental health?2) OVERLOADING- of ambition- a generation victim of it's own direction-less-ness.3) Loneliness and vacuum disguised as independence and empowerment4) We are busy texting and posting on instagram.5) Measuring your ambition with a realistic check.6) DEFINE your reasons to be on Instagram etc7) Stop comparing your life to others.8) Sprawling of Spiritual Gurus9) Handling the hustle culture.10) The cut throat culture.11) A balanced living-12) Need for support systems. HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:I CALL-9152987820M MIND POWER-1800-120-820050MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is an absolute lack of Sensitivity in people when it comes to mental health conditions- a lack of understanding and a vocabulary within the mental health ecosystem like frontline desk job workers like peons, and receptionists, to people outside the ecosystem. Our guest Neha Kirpal, co-founder of one of the popular mental health centres Amaha, takes us through her journey of being a caregiver to her mother and brother, to incorporating those challenges that she faced as a caregiver into a problem-solving outlook. Digs:1) Life of a caregiver and the challenges- crisis management.2) Mental health condition is a family condition- everyone needs to be taken care of. 3)Stigma and the updating of infrastructures and systems4) If not Gold, bare minimum standard is important for the ecosystem5) Lack of communication within the ecosystem between practitioners.6) A lack of understanding n research and multiple treatments for mental illness like schizophrenia. 7) Metros are fine but what about smaller towns and cities that are heavily stigmatised.  HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:I CALL-9152987820M MIND POWER-1800-120-820050MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this cross pollinated episode between #THEARTISTS N #THESOSSHOW, we have actor Abbas Ali who was the face of Late 90's and early 2000's cinema in Tamil and Telugu having worked with the likes of Kamal Hassan and Rajiv Menon, and also with actors like Tabu and Aishwarya Rai. In this Artists and Mental Health Series, we discuss some of the potent questions on what makes an actor and also Abbas had such an open mind and open heart in letting himself be known, in becoming vulnerable and coming from a place of acceptance. 1) Being one of the top stars in 2000's to taking a divergent route to work out of the industry doing various odd jobs. 2) What attracts people to this industry- that is actually non glamorous on the inside. 3) A Period of ; no films working.4) Strength and mental health during tough phase.5) Learnings for other actors and artists.6) Mindset and support systems. HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:I CALL-9152987820M MIND POWER-1800-120-820050MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While, the #shraddhawalker case is still fresh, in between, a dozen other cases happened, and a million we do-not know of, and then the shocking #Manipur incident happened that made us sit up n think and feel helpless n disgusted- THE CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN HAVE NOT STOPPED N WILL NOT STOP until the root is addressed - #PATRIARCHY.A few women fighters and fewer gender neutral men can raise voices - but is it transforming things?Recently, actor Huma Quereshi spoke about patriarchy at work and how women can be made to feel helpless and threatened.In this special episode of THE SOS SHOW Suchita Bhhatia digs Dr Sheryl John Senthilnathan on #patriarchy, when NO MEANS NO, #women n #mentalDr Sheryl John Senthilnathan is an eminent Psychiatrist, a celebrated speaker on Mental Health, as she consults at Dr. L. H. Hiranandani hospital and Holy Spirit Hospital.Digs: 1) From Shraddha walker to Manipur incident- where is this heading2) What impact does this have on various generations3) Patriarchy in personal relationships4) Patriarchy in work spaces.5) Impact on movie n cultural choices like Barbie n Oppenheimer6)Mothers7) How do women take care of their mental health8) tech n gender bias-  HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:I CALL-9152987820M MIND POWER-1800-120-820050MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James R. Doty M.D. is an educator, compassion researcher, neuroscientist, neurosurgeon, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is an adjunct professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and the founding director of the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). Infact he was the chairperson at the Dalai lama foundationHis research work centers around the neuroscience of compassion, empathy, and altruism and how these attributes not only positively impact others but have a significant positive impact on one’s health and ultimately their longevity. He is the founder of Happi AI, a data-driven tech startup that uses artificial intelligence and neuroscience to generate a personalised virtual friend to help people with stress, anxiety & depression.Digs:1) Meeting the Dalai Lama , Thich Nhat Hanh and more.2) Mysteries of the brain and the heart.3) Compassion in polarised world.4)Daily compassion in a cut throat world.5) Being altruistic.6) Can the Dalai Lama survive the corporate world. HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:I CALL-9152987820M MIND POWER-1800-120-820050MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing with our special series- Artists & Mental Health, that gets cross pollinated between our two podcasts THE ARTISTS AND THE SOS SHOW, OUR SPECIAL GUEST is BERNARD BEITMAN, M.D., Founding Director of The Coincidence Project which encourages people to tell each other their synchronicity and serendipity stories. His book, Meaningful Coincidences: How and Why Serendipity and Synchronicity Happen describes their wide range of uses and explanations. It tells us that there is a deeper energy that connects us and that energy could be communicating with us consistently. I for one feel it all the time. Understanding and connecting with this energy enables us to go beyond our daily survival mode, and take a look at life from a higher perspective- this enhances our work, and our overall daily well-being. If you experience these coincidences, do let us your story. https://coincider.comConnect with us on our insta handles: THE SOSHOWPOD AND THE.ARTISTSPODCAST. 1) Constantly seeing the serial numbers- 111/ 444/ 555 etc. 2) Connecting with people through telepathy- mind to mind connection.3)Carl Jung said that synchronicities serve the quest for self realisation, personal and spiritual growth, and deeper experience of human connectedness. 4)Why Serendipity has not been developed into independent filed of study- something that can benefit, organisations, and the future generations5) Freud said: thought transference is real and original form of communication.6) synchronicities and daily well being. HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:I CALL-9152987820M MIND POWER-1800-120-820050MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎙️ EP 111 of THE SOS SHOW podcast features educator Kartik Bajoria, the driving force behind the Mental Wellness Initiatives Platform: Driveway Devi. 🌟 He wears multiple hats as an educator, writer, and commentator. In this episode, we explore the following insightful topics: 🌱 Overcoming personal childhood crisis and depression to gain a deeper understanding of parenting. 🚫 The importance of not burdening children with the role of an "agony aunt" and how it affects their well-being. 💑 Navigating troubled relationships as a couple and safeguarding your child from the impact. 😢 Supporting traumatized children: What teachers can do to help. 🌇 Shedding light on mental health challenges in small cities like Jaipur. 🔮 Anticipating the significant hurdles that lie ahead for Mental Health. ⚖️ Recognizing the crucial need for top-down policy implementation. Join us for this engaging conversation that delves into essential aspects of mental health and well-being. Tune in to EP 111 now! 🎧🔊 HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:I CALL-9152987820M MIND POWER-1800-120-820050MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.