This book is the culmination of my long pending dream... In this book, I have bared my life... My challenges, frustrations and desperations when I faced major setbacks in life and how it changed me as a person and how I learned to overcome them with a two-word mantra...

This can be read as an autobiography of my life and also as a powerful self-help book that can help you get out of any desperate situation you might be going through.

This book is the result of the deadly combination of an intense desire to write a book and daily nagging from my best friend that forced me to translate my desire into action...

I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it. Do pick it up at. Please don't forget to give your honest review...

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Marital Rape is an issue that even our government and judiciary are not willing to take a stand on. In a patriarchal society like India, this becomes an evil that a lot of women go through in silence.

Despite a woman's achievements or position at work and society, despite their societal stature, this evil perpetuates even into affluent bedrooms.

We need to have more discussions about this topic but more importantly, we need to create safe spaces for women to come forward and speak about it openly, without feeling judged.

In this episode, I talk about Narcissistic behavior, difference between covert and overt ones and how you can protect yourself from them.

The emotional upheaval men experience at this time is often seen as a 'refusal to ageing'. It is imperative to understand that andropause is different from mid-life crisis and though it affects several areas of life, it is largely a biological process.

In this episode of Awkward Talks, I speak about How it is different from Menopause or Midlife crisis, What that can you do about it
What you should not attempt to do.

It's always awkward talking to your child about sex and sexuality. Especially in our country, where it is looked upon as something that should be hidden or worse, looked at as a sin.

Sex education is important and it is best if parents help their children understand sex, sexuality, consent, precautions and sexually transmitted diseases. It not only helps the child believe that their parent understands them, but also builds their confidence in themselves as individuals.

In this episode, I have shared when you should have the "talk", what to share at what age and how to answer curious questions from the child.

Have you ever wondered why interacting with some people can leave you tired and drained?

The term 'Energy Vampire' is used to describe a person who gets increased energy around other people, but leaves those other people exhausted or "drained" of energy.

In this episode of Awkward Talks, let's discuss how you can identify and protect yourself from Energy Vampires.

We see a lot of people who just carry on in-spite of being miserable. We are in no way saying that you give up on relationships at the first hint of trouble, but we are asking you to question a status quo that is leading to immense unhappiness ... for all parties involved.

In this episode, we discuss the questions and scenarios you need to envision and answer in order to make a logical decision with regards to a marriage that is not working.

Loss of concentration, skin and hair issues, hot flashes, mood swings, anxiety ... Did you know all these symptoms plus plenty more are often caused by the onset of Perimenopause in women (usually aged between 40-44)? Did you know perimenopause is the precursor of Menopause - aka end of periods?

We didn't know much about Perimenopause before we read up about it. When women form such an important part of our lives and society, shouldn't we learn about what troubles them so much?

In this episode, my friend Uma Iyer and I will be sharing some basic information about Perimenopause. We hope to be able to delve deeper in subsequent episodes.

One perennial question for many men post their marriage is - Who do I support? The Mom or the Wife?

On one side is your mother who has been your everything from birth and on the other side is your wife who will be with you for the rest of your life.

This episode explores the complexities of these relationships and suggests ways to handle it and make life easier for everyone in a respectful, loving manner.

I turned 50 last month. For a week or so before my birthday, I felt terribly low and anxious. I questioned every decision I had made till date. I fretted over future plans. Suddenly a cough or mild fever was made a huge deal in my head. I was furiously making plans to maximise every moment of the day. I was constantly looking for an adrenaline rush.

I was not this person. So why this sudden fear?

Mid-life crisis. It happens. When it hits, it hits hard. Some men get off with minor lifestyle changes, while others take off on a trajectory.

This podcast is about making you aware that something like this exists. It happens to the best of us. But there is nothing to fear... All you need to do is understand the inevitable and be kind to yourself.