In this powerful episode, ⁠ @NanditaKhandelwal ⁠ (fitness and health coach) breaks the silence around women’s health issues that are often misunderstood or ignored. From period pain and PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) to hormonal health and wellness, we explore why it’s time to normalize these conversations.

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She started in a small town. Today, she wears the crown. In this powerful episode, Miss TransQueen India 2023 and Miss International Queen India 2024, Arshi Ghosh, opens up about her journey as a trans woman in India — from facing rejection and invisibility to becoming a national icon of beauty, strength, and change. We dive into what it was like growing up trans in small-town India, the pressure and power of pageantry, the deep need to be truly seen, and the ongoing fight to challenge stereotypes and claim space in a world that often resists difference.

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Meena Kotwal, Shivalika Puri, Jaishree Kumar, Shumaila Khan, and host Aakriti Dhawan discuss the layered challenges of casteism, sexism, rape threats, online harassment, and the everyday fear of being a woman journalist in India. The world’s largest democracy, yet ranked 159th in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index, what does reporting, resisting, and reclaiming space as a woman in the Indian newsroom mean?

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In this powerful talk, Pallavi Garg — a fierce #criminal #lawyer breaking barriers in a male-dominated field - shares her journey, challenges in the courtroom, and take on the 'superwoman' label often placed on #women. A compelling chat on gender, grit, and redefining success.

In this candid conversation, Dr. Wali shares fascinating insights from his decades-long medical career, what it’s like treating India’s top leaders, and his take on the future of healthcare in India as well as hope for young adults. We dive deep into a nation’s health pulse — with a few laughs along the way.

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Sashank Navaladi, is a distinguished Indian music composer, sarod player, and vocalist. He sits with us to talk about his journey - making cross-border music, and living as a South Asian in LA. He discusses his work with #alisethi #arrahman and #beck. To everyone out there striving to build a better world for themselves—this one's for you.Host: Aakriti Dhawan Editor:

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00:00 Intro00:25 What is it like being in the limelight 1:56 Childhood and being an overachiever 2:30 Being on Pogo3:20 Going beyond the border4:40 Berklee College of Music/Berklee Indian Ensemble6:11 The journey to attaining a Grammy Nomination8:27 Music as a universal language and Facebook gig10:55 Performing with Chris Martin and Beck13:45 South Asian community in the American music industry15:50 Music with Ali Sethi17:35 The urge to move abroad18:30 Improving the Indian music industry21:09 Working with A.R. Rahman and the country's finest23:50 Advice for someone wanting to go beyond the border Sashank and Ali Sethi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngh8wWQr61A#BeyondBorders #women #Inclusivity #Podcast #womensday #mothersday #motherhood #mentalhealth 🔔 Subscribe for more🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YR7...📲 Follow us on Instagram: / beyond_borderspod

This Women's Day, we're keeping it real. In this special Beyond Borders episode, I sit with my mother for an honest, unfiltered chat. Single parenting, shifting generational roles, mental health, and the sacrifices that shape motherhood. It’s a conversation that sparks more conversations—because they matter.To everyone out there striving to build a better world for themselves—this one's for you.

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Editor: Lakshay Sharma /Subham Sharma

Producer: Suhani Rai

Reena Rai, the visionary behind Miss TransQueen India, is on a mission to challenge stereotypes and reshape the narrative around inclusivity. In this episode, we dive into her journey—her struggles, victories, and the impact of true representation. How do we move beyond stereotypes? And what role does it take to shape a change? Tune in for an insightful conversation that goes beyond borders!"