Being Meraklis

Join us as we celebrate 150 episodes on the Being Meraklis podcast with a Guest episode with a Twist. Watch as Shwetha is interviewed by transformation coach Manisha Singh.

We'll discuss the journey, inspiration, personal stories, memorable feedback, challenges, community building, creative process, and insights from the new book "Far From Fine."

Join us as we dive into the heart and soul of this podcast and explore the following:

-The inspiration behind starting the Being Meraklis podcast.

-The influence of Being Meraklis on the host's life and personal growth.

-The creative process behind the podcast.

-Insights and themes from the newly released book “Far From Fine”.

-The meaning and philosophy behind the name "Being Meraklis."

-A personal message to our listeners as we celebrate this incredible milestone.

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In this episode we are exploring - The Origins, Evolution, and Modern Application of the Caste System.

Today's speaker is Ajay Ushakanth. Ajay is a consultant with substantial experience in the retail industry as a businessman and contracted consultant. He is passionate about teaching and mentoring with a focus on life and professional skills, and the Hindu Vedas.

-The origins and purpose of the caste system

-Its relevance in today's society and professions

- Applying this wisdom in modern life contexts

-Using ancient principles for personal growth and change

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how ancient wisdom can inspire and sustain contemporary life changes.

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It's time for some birthday reflections while I'm on the verge of turning 32.

Unlike other episodes, I share 23 lessons without much explanation for you to intepret as per your current contexts in life

Which lesson did you need the most? Let me know

#BeingMeraklis #BirthdayReflections #LifeLessons #SelfAwareness #ThriveConsciously

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This episode is a part of our series on Mental Health for #HighAchievers with Psychologists and today we are exploring - The What, Why, and How to Navigate Burnout

Today’s speaker is Samriti Makkar Midha. Samriti is a trained and practicing Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Mental Health at Work, vertical of Equilibrio Advisory LLP.

- What are some common mental health challenges you’ve noticed across clients

- Stress and burnout - how are they different?

- What are some tell-tale signs of burnout?

- There’s a lot of meaning-making around #burnout? How does this meaning-making accentuate the consequences of burnout further

- Often there’s a lot of pressure to make breaks also meaningful and productive.

- One takeaway listeners should walk away with from this show?

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This episode is a part of our series on Mental Health for High Achievers with Psychologists and today we are exploring - The What, Why, and How to Navigate Impostor Syndrome with Millin Sangha Gujral.

In this episode we explore:

- Pivotal points of self-transformation from Millin's journey

- Exploring impostor phenomenon - what is it? is it real?

- Why is it more common in high achievers?

- #SelfDoubt v/s #ImpostorSyndrome - How are they different?

- Ways to navigate Impostor Syndrome

#BeingMeraklis #MentalHealth #Relationships #MerakisBeings

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Careers for women and men are not the same. What does it take for women to stick to their professional journeys and balance the many other roles and responsibilities we shoulder?

These are questions many of us have but seldom articulate. Today’s speaker is Apurva Purohit, a leading voice in the Indian business landscape, advocating gender diversity, what ails it, and what organisations and leaders can do to improve it.

In this episode we explore:

• Apurva's journey & behaviours that helped her navigate pivotal moments
• Challenges in #CareerGrowth and the lessons she learned navigating them
• How #Women can own their identities beyond being someone's something
• Overcoming #Hesitation And #VoicingOpinions
• Breaking Gender Stereotypes
• Why women should ask for what they want
• You can have it all, but not all at once
• Overcome #PeoplePleasing

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What is #MentalHealth? What are some signs that I need help? Who do we speak to?

These are questions many of us have but seldom know whom to ask. Today’s speaker is Devika Cauvery Dharmaraj, who is passionate about normalizing conversations around mental health.

With over 30 years of HR experience across different geographies and sectors laying the foundation, she enables organizations with the outside-in view on providing psychological safety at the workplace in the long run and building a positive work culture.

In this episode we explore:

- Devika's journey & what drove her towards wanting to work on normalizing mental health conversations

- The stigma associated with #MentalIllness

- Who is susceptible to mental health conditions compared to others?

- When should we seek help? What are some signs to watch out for?

- Who do we reach out to if we don't know any therapists in our circle?

- Can i trust my #relationships and share my struggles with them?

- What are some ways to improve #MentalFitness

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#MeraklisBeings is proud to present a #WomensDaySpecial. There are certain things only #TIME teaches us. So we thought we will reach out to women in their 40s and 50s on what it takes to #ThriveinLife especially the Thirties.

Share with us your biggest takeaway from this episode.

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Join me in a conversation with Marcia Reynolds, internationally recognized coach and author of Outsmart Your Brain and Breakthrough Coaching.

In this #meraklisbeings episode we cover:

- Pivotal moments in Marcia's self-transformation journey

- What does it take to do our best work?

- The importance of identity and who we are being in different contexts

- The hyperindepence most high achievers suffer from what are the consequences

- Why women suffer from the burden of #discontentment and how to find #contenment

- Over-relying on our strengths and how they derail us

- The path of mastery... not to #Mastery

#WomenLeaders #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipCoaching #MarciaReynolds #MeraklisBeings #ambitioniskey

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In this #MeraklisBeings episode, we speak with Nati Valderrama on the #Journey of #SelfLove

Natalia Valderrama, a Self-Love Coach, Astrologer, And Multi-Passionate Human. She’s passionate about helping people know and love themselves so that they may live fuller lives.

Together we explore:

- Her journey from fitness and nutrition coach to self-love coach & astrology

- Challenges in her #SelfTransformation journey & how she #Overcame them

- Support systems that helped her through these transformations

- What is self-love according to Nati

- Where can we begin the journey of wholly accepting themselves?

- Listening to the Inner Bestie instead of the Inner Critic

What was your favourite insight from this episode?

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