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"At the first cup, man takes wine. At the third cup, wine takes man."

Why do academic "class toppers" often struggle the most in marriage? Is your phone addiction actually a biological rewiring of your brain? And when does romantic possessiveness cross the line into a mental disorder?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. A. Bashir Kutty (Clinical Psychologist, Sex Therapist & Author) to dismantle the comfortable myths we tell ourselves about success, habits, and love.

We discuss:

• The "Class Topper" Syndrome: Why high achievers often lack the social skills to survive a marriage.
• The "Guest Rule": The controversial but effective way to handle toxic in-laws.
• Addiction 101: How to retune your brain from dopamine spikes.
• Red Flags: Why you should never marry a partner who threatens suicide.

About the Guest:

Dr. A. Bashir Kutty is a renowned Clinical Psychologist, Sex Therapist, and Lawyer with a PhD from the Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi. He is an Associate Professor at Government Medical College, Trivandrum, and has over two decades of experience in mental health and confidence building.

Best-Selling Books by Dr. Bashir Kutty:

• Manassu: Uyarnna Chindayum Perumattavum
• Psychology for B.Sc Nursing
• Oru Manasastranjante Case Diary
• Dhyana Budha Kathakal

Timestamps:

(00:00) "Wine Takes Man": The 3 Stages of Addiction

(02:51) Is Your Phone Addiction Laziness or Biology?

(05:13) How Your Brain "Tunes" Habits

(10:08) Practical Steps to Break a Bad Habit

(15:08) The Silent Trap of Alcoholism

(22:16) Digital Detox: Can You Survive Without Instagram?

(25:23) The "Unpaid Servant" Syndrome

(27:40) How to Treat a Daughter-in-Law (The "Guest" Rule)

(33:40) Toxic In-Laws & The Food Complaint Incident

(36:30) Husbands: Acknowledge Your Waiting Wife

(40:00) The Story of the Doctor & The Driver

(44:12) Why "Class Toppers" Often Fail in Marriage

(53:00) The Fear of Marriage: Are You an "Experiment"?

(56:40) Possessiveness is NOT Love

(58:50) Suicide Threats & Narcissism: Red Flags

(01:04:45) Hiding Mental Health Issues Before Marriage

(01:06:14) Joint Family vs. Living Separately

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Why is India becoming the "Diabetes Capital" of the world?

In Part 2, U.S. Endocrinologist Dr. Gopinath Sunil exposes uncomfortable truths about the pharmaceutical and food industries.

From the controversial ban on effective medicines like Pioglitazone to the hidden dangers of Palm Oil and microplastics, this episode challenges the status quo.

Discover why the focus on insulin is flawed, how to address infertility/PCOS naturally, and the real reason effective treatments remain "banned."

Is India becoming the "Medical Dumping Ground" of the world? 🇮🇳💊

We think we are eating healthy. We think our medicines are curing us. But what if the very things we trust—from our traditional coconut oil to the pills we take daily—are slowly killing us?

In this explosive Part 1 of our special series, we sit down with Dr. Gopinath Sunil (Chief Endocrinologist, Mayo Clinic USA & Oroville Hospital). With 38 years of research experience across Geneva, Stanford, and Minnesota, Dr. Sunil breaks his silence on the uncomfortable truths that the medical industry doesn't want you to know.

"A patient cured is a customer lost." 🛑 This isn't just an interview; it is a reality check for every Malayali.

🔥 In This Episode (Part 1):

• The Kerala Diet Myth: Why your "healthy" oil might be blocking your liver.
• The Pharma Trap: Are you taking medicines that are BANNED in the US?
• Diabetes in Disguise: Why high Triglycerides are actually the first sign of danger.
• The Infertility Business: How clinics are treating the symptom, not the root cause.
• The "Dumping Ground" Reality: Why pharmaceutical giants love the Indian market.

⚠️ THIS IS A 2-PART SPECIAL In Part 1, we expose the CRISIS. PART 2 releases Next Friday: We discuss the SOLUTION—How to reverse diabetes, build muscle, fix brain fog, and secure your child's future.

Guest Bio: Dr. Gopinath S. Sunil is a world-renowned Endocrinologist and researcher. He is one of the few scientists who proved the link between the liver and fat production in the prestigious journal Endocrinology (2001). He brings the cutting-edge protocols of the Mayo Clinic to Kerala to rewrite our health destiny.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest based on his clinical experience and research. This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making changes to your medication or diet.

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Why are suicide rates rising even in "dream institutions" like IITs? How do addiction, body shaming, and modern relationships actually impact Gen Z’s mental health?

In this episode, we sit down with Sherin Noordheen, founder of "Let’s Live," an NGO dedicated to youth suicide prevention in Kerala. We dive deep into the silent struggles of today's youth—from the immense pressure of academic excellence to the unfiltered reality of campus relationships.

Sherin opens up about her personal story of failing Engineering Graphics and overcoming suicidal thoughts, proving that academic failure is not the end of the road.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The "Topper" Paradox: Why high-achieving students are often the most vulnerable.
• Gen Z Reality: The impact of "situationships," breakups, and body image issues.
• Parenting Advice: Why you need to let your kids fail to build resilience.
• Survivor's Guilt: How to deal with the aftermath of losing a loved one.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide, self-harm, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

Support & Helplines (Kerala/India): If you are in distress, please reach out. You are not alone.

• DISHA: 1056
• Maithri: 0484 2540530

Connect with the Guest: Sherin Noordheen is a mental health advocate and the Founder–Director of Let’s Live.

• Instagram: The Orange Room TVM

Chapters: (00:00) Teaser: Why Resilience Matters More Than Success (01:52) Intro: Suicide Prevention & The "Let's Live" Mission (03:08) Is Suicide Attempt a Crime? (12:10) Gen Z Relationships: Breakups & Campus Reality (16:45) Why "Toppers" Struggle the Most (IIT/IIM Pressure) (20:10) Sherin's Story: Failing Engineering Graphics (29:00) Parenting Advice: Please Let Your Kids Fail! (34:10) Survivor’s Guilt: "Am I a Bad Parent?" (44:20) The Myth of "Closure" After a Suicide (55:00) Body Shaming & The Impact on Self-Esteem (01:05:30) Final Message: You Are Not Alone

About Let's Live: Let’s Live is an NGO working for youth suicide prevention in Kerala, creating spaces to talk, listen, and heal, and to cut down the stigma associated with mental health.

Ageing is not a disease. Yet every family in Kerala is facing memory loss, loneliness, guilt, chronic illness and the fear of losing parents. In this episode of 42 Podcatcher, Dr Boby Sara Thomas, Founder and Medical Director of KanCare Assisted Living, explains how families can care for their ageing parents with clarity, love and responsibility.

We discuss early signs of dementia, emotional care, common insurance mistakes, property decisions, night time safety, chronic conditions and the guilt around old age homes. Dr Boby offers direct and practical guidance that every son and daughter needs to hear.

If your parents are ageing, this episode gives you the knowledge and confidence to support them in the right way.

Are gym diets and quick fixes ruining our health? In this episode of 42 PodCatcher, Resmi Maxim — award-winning newscaster, corporate leader turned entrepreneur, and founder of Brio League – Centre for Holistic Nutrition and Fitness, Trivandrum — shares how modern lifestyle habits are silently reshaping India’s health.

A graduate in Psychology, Post-Graduate in Nutrition and Dietetics (IGMPI Delhi), and MBA from ICFAI, Resmi blends science and personal transformation to uncover what true wellness really means.

She talks about: • Bio-individual nutrition and dangers of generic gym diets • How teenage nutrition and rest prevent infertility later in life • The gut–stress–sleep connection and importance of omega-3 • Bariatric surgery, alarming youth health trends, and Brio’s menopause & andropause awareness • Vitamin D deficiency, IVF commercialisation, and preventive nutrition • Reversing diabetes, skin health from within, and oxidative stress • Protein needs for children, choosing the right oils, and health tips for women over 40 • The risks of wearables, keto, and intermittent fasting compared to balanced living

If you’ve ever felt lost between diet trends and wellness fads, this conversation helps you rebuild health from the inside out.

🎙️ Guest: Resmi Maxim Founder & CEO – Brio League, Trivandrum

Parenting isn’t what it used to be. In this episode, Parenting Coach and Counsellor Lakshmi Girish Kurup (Founder of Shraddha Mental Wellness Centre) explains why the 90s generation got caught between strict and gentle parenting — and how that confusion is shaping today’s families.

From abuse awareness and fatherhood to couple therapy, teenage identity crises, ADHD, and modern marriage, Lakshmi shares real insights from her counselling experience and what parents can do differently today.

If you’ve ever wondered whether gentle parenting is failing, or how to raise emotionally balanced children in a chaotic world, this conversation will open your eyes.

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Dance is more than performance—it’s therapy. In this episode of 42 Podcatcher, healer, educator, and dancer Krishna Sajith shares how Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) transforms lives by healing guilt, shame, identity struggles, and emotional pain. From mudras to movement, sympathy vs empathy, and Gen Z’s challenges, Krishna explains how dance can support mental health, build confidence, and even aid recovery in hospitals.

With a background in classical dance, law, business, and healing practices, Krishna blends psychology, motivation, and art to inspire wellness. If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered how movement could heal the mind and body, this conversation will give you new hope and tools.

English learning in Kerala has a new voice. From bank-coaching classrooms to viral reels, Susamma Abraham proves that vocabulary, self-love and humour can change lives. In this episode of 42 Podcatcher, she shares how she became an English trainer, launched her own institute, survived a Covid shutdown and rebuilt as a digital creator with over 12 lakh followers across Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Turning classroom teaching into a thriving online career
• Converting tricky Malayalam words to English with a fun twist
• Building self-love and self-esteem through language
• Relationship compatibility, milk shaming and body shaming
• Gen Z slang and the future of English learning in the AI era
• Running her jewellery brand Ester and boutique The Mint in Kottayam

Guest: Susamma Abraham – creator of Susamma Talks, English trainer, influencer and entrepreneur.

Skincare and haircare in Kerala is full of myths—fair skin obsession, miracle creams, vitamin C hacks, oiling traditions, and hype around HydraFacial, Botox, and glutathione. But what’s real and what’s just marketing?

In this 42 Podcatcher episode, cosmetologist Dr. Mariya Kurshid reveals Kerala-specific truths: pharmacy vs commercial products, why sunscreen is the only miracle product, root causes of hairfall, myths about oiling and conditioner, the dangers of glutathione misuse, and whether anti-ageing treatments like fillers and hair transplants actually work.

Who is Dr. Mariya Kurshid?

Dr. Mariya is an Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Physician (MBBS, FAM, PGDAC) with 500+ successful procedures including Botox, fillers, and advanced anti-ageing treatments. Certified by Allergan and awarded Best Injector 2024 by the Indian Society of Aesthetic Medicine, she is known for a science-backed approach that cuts through beauty marketing and focuses on what really works—especially in Kerala’s climate.

👉 A must-listen if you’ve ever felt lost in the skincare aisle or doubted every haircare trend.