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Diksha Sethi

Different Strokes

A Personal Journals and Society & Culture podcast

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Celebrating the Undying Human Spirit.

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#Ep29_In conversation with Bestselling Author Neelam Kumar

49 min

This is a conversation for anyone who’s ever doubted their strength, questioned the next step, or wondered if there’s light at the end of the tunnel. In conversation with Neelam Kumar - author, mother, and a warrior no less;

#Ep28_In Conversation with My Teacher_Anil Thomas

29 min

Today, we dive into the art of psychotherapy and how it can build a foundation of a well lived life. As Anil beautifully puts it, “Psychotherapy is like coconut water—good for the sick and the healthy.” #psychotherapy

#Ep27_Motherhood Penalty - Podshort #3

10 min

In the third Podshort, I speak with Sesha Bansal, who candidly shares her experience facing the motherhood penalty not once, but twice. She opens up about the challenges that led her to switch to independent work.

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#Ep29_In conversation with Bestselling Author Neelam Kumar

49 min

This is a conversation for anyone who’s ever doubted their strength, questioned the next step, or wondered if there’s light at the end of the tunnel. In conversation with Neelam Kumar - author, mother, and a warrior no less;

#Ep28_In Conversation with My Teacher_Anil Thomas

29 min

Today, we dive into the art of psychotherapy and how it can build a foundation of a well lived life. As Anil beautifully puts it, “Psychotherapy is like coconut water—good for the sick and the healthy.” #psychotherapy

#Ep27_Motherhood Penalty - Podshort #3

10 min

In the third Podshort, I speak with Sesha Bansal, who candidly shares her experience facing the motherhood penalty not once, but twice. She opens up about the challenges that led her to switch to independent work.

#Ep24 - Different Strokes - Onward with Bravery & Bianca

28 min

Bianca Ghose is a force to reckon with. Unstoppable in her work commitments, she is deeply rooted in family values. Despite navigating poor health and a high-pressure career, she juggles every role in her life with utmost sincerity. Tune in to this brand new episode of Different Strokes to hear her inspiring story of resilience.

#Ep23_Different Strokes_It Takes 4 to Tango!

35 min

Meet Parul Kakkad, a mommy influencer and a mother to 4 beautiful children. She spills the beans on raising a large family, dealing with miscarriage and postpartum.

#EP22_Different Strokes_Children and Summer Vacations

35 min

If you are a parent who wishes to make your child's summer vacation fruitful, then this is for you. A good summer break becomes a lifetime memory. Children cherish and re-live these memories throughout their lives. We can help our children in creating such vacations. Find out n this latest episode of different strokes as we talk about the elements of a well planned summer break, the importance of downtime, setting healthy boundaries and the risks of over scheduling.

#EP21_Different Strokes_Adolescent Mental Health

41 min

In 2021, ANXIETY was named the Oxford Dictionary word of the year. Adolescence can be a challenging phase, marked by significant changes and transitions. It is therefore, crucial to understand the unique mental health needs of young people during this time. In this podcast, we explore the various factors that contribute to adolescent mental health and discuss ways to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for our youth.

#EP19_Different Strokes_Twinning

34 min

Life is hard. And unfair. And bloody painful. But what if we focus on what we can change rather than brood over what we cannot control? Easier said than done but, we gotta pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off. Every single time. Just like this brave woman. Tune in!

#EP17_Different Strokes_Processing Grief

33 min

In this episode, I talk to Ishita Roy Chowdhury, a clinical psychologist about processing grief, survivor's guilt and trauma caused due to the elongated pandemic of Covid19.

#EP16_Different Strokes_Divorce

28 min

In this episode of Different Strokes, I talk to Vinita Ramtri who took charge of her happiness and walked out of her marriage. We try and break some stereotypes and celebrate the freedom of making choices in this podcast. 

The Voices of #CovidHeroes_Dr. Rajshri

5 min

As a gynaecologist, it's her duty to ensure a new life is brought into this world safely. But Covid has pierced that safety net, putting pregnant women and infants at greater risks. I talk to Dr. Rajashi Tayshete Bhasale, a consulting gynaecologist who talks about her challenges as a frontline covid warrior. 

The Voices of #CovidHeroes_Alina Alam

29 min

Not all Superheroes wear capes and jump from tall buildings. Sometimes, they're found in ordinary people doing extraordinary things. And this story shines a light on just a handful of those superheroes who're making this world a better place to live, one meal at a time. 

Children and Mental Health - A Parallel Pandemic

36 min

I speak to Nupur Paiva, a child psychologist who throws some light on a parallel pandemic that is rearing its ugly head alongside Covid. We're looking at a generation of children growing with fear, grief, helplessness and battered mental health. 

#EP15_Different Strokes_PTSD

20 min

The post covid world is going to have some permanent ramifications. What we're enduring collectively and individually could take a long time to heal. We may never forget but we could just learn to live with it. In this episode, I talk to a clinical psychologist about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how best to cope with it.

#EP14_Different Strokes_Womanhood

46 min

In this episode of Different Strokes, we uncover the soul stirring journeys of two sisters who fought illnesses, stigmas, mental and emotional upheaval and yet, have stood stronger together.

#EP13_Different Strokes_Rare Disease

48 min

In a very interesting conversation with Ramgopal Vallath (RamG Vallath), he talks about his life's journey from ouch to oops; from braving a crippling disease to becoming an accomplished author and TED speaker by chance. Tune in! 

#EP12_Different Strokes_Beauty

51 min

I've known her since college. She was this chatty, vibrant and full of life person. But a near fatal accident just 2 months into her marriage changed her life forever. She didn't look the same. But she defied the conventional standards of beauty and continues to march on with her head held high, raising her two beautiful baby girls. Tune in!

#EP11_Different Strokes_Sexual Abuse

46 min

This episode was not only the toughest to record, but also the most important. Almost every girl has been a victim to some kind of abuse/assault of sexual nature, which has scarred her for life.  It takes immense courage to talk about your ordeal on a public platform and reopen old wounds, one more time. But only in this hope that we as a society, can do a better job at keeping our children safe. 

#EP10_Different Strokes_Living With Quadriplegia

1 hr 9 min

For 30 years, she's lived her life as an able-bodied person. But a sudden turn of events left her in a wheelchair. But that has in no way, discouraged her to live as a free spirit! You don't want miss this one.  

#EP9_Different Strokes_Beating Cancer

37 min

If I were to describe this woman in one word, i'd say 'Un-patient like' because she makes sure even cancer isn't able to batter her undying spirit. She's beaten the big C once and she's on a journey to beat it one more time, and hopefully for good! 

#EP8_Different Strokes_Courage

57 min

At 24, most of us are hustling to land a cushy corporate job. But this young woman decided to take on a rather challenging journey of fighting the patriarchal establishments to heal and transform the lives of sexually abused adolescent girls. This story goes onto prove what little courage and self-belief can do to bring about the change we wish to see. 

#EP7_Different Strokes_Battling Cancer

42 min

They say our problems are only as big as we make them in our head and our attitude makes all the difference. This story is the perfect example of living life unapologetically, despite all odds. 

#EP5_Different Strokes_Extreme Body Transformation

36 min

Episode 5 is an inspiring tale of a young lad who struggled with obesity, bullying and mental trauma. Until, he underwent extreme physical and psychological transformation. Tune in!

#EP4_Different Strokes_Mental Health

58 min

It's high time we stop shaming those who deal with mental health issues. It's time we just listen and reach out. It's time we normalise mental health. 

#EP3_Different Strokes_Personal Loss

56 min

Episode 3 is a tear jerking story of a woman who braves a huge personal loss, only to find something very precious in her life. She is truly unstoppable!

#EP2_Different Strokes_Embracing Sexual Status (Part1)

1 hr 12 min

My second episode of Different Strokes will take you through the journey of a dynamic woman's life, as she progresses from subservience to self reliance by embracing her sexual status. For the reader's pleasurable experience, this episode has been split into 2 parts. As this show is not scripted, we try to keep our conversation with our guests as organic as possible. 

#EP2 Teaser_Different Strokes_Embracing Sexual Status

1 min

Launching the teaser of my second episode of Different Strokes that will take you through the journey of a strong and dynamic woman's life, as she progresses from subservience to self reliance.

#EP1_Different Strokes_Body Shaming and Abuse

49 min

Episode 1 of Different Strokes takes you through the journey of a young girl who fights body shaming, low self esteem and abusive relationships, just to find self love in the end. This is her story.

#EP1_Different Strokes_Body Shaming (Teaser)

1 min

Different Strokes is a podcast series that brings to you, stories of resilience, the undying human spirit and the instinctive yearning to remain hopeful until our last breath. The first episode takes you through the journey of a young girl who fights body shaming and excessive self scrutiny and ultimately, falls in love with herself. Teaser out now!

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