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.

June is celebrated as PRIDE month all over the world. What is PRIDE month? Why is it called PRIDE? Why in June every year?

I share about all this. More importantly, I talk about Gender and Sexuality which are very important for all of us to understand and appreciate, going forward.

Listen in to get a full understanding.

Road rage or aggressive driving accounts for more than 50% of fatal automobile crashes.

What is Road Rage and how does it happen? How can you prevent it? I talk about all this in this episode.

I also talk about the science behind applying sudden brakes to your vehicle. It is more complex than you think!