Bodhi Talks

Sikhism is the fifth-largest religion worldwide with over 25 million adherents. Today, we talk about our experience with Sikhism and how it is one of the most selfless and giving religions in the world. From Riaan’s first self-initiated visit to a gurdwara to Diya’s childhood memories, this episode is jam-packed with fun learnings and stories.

In this episode we will reflect on the year gone by and what Bodhi Talks has planned for 2022. Starting by reflecting on the past year, we have had some great discussions and debates and we hope to have sparked an interest in the field of mental health  and meditation in you. Now, coming into the new year, we have an interesting project planned called Project Maitri. Project Maitri was an initiative to transcend communal and religious barriers. Hope you enjoy the episode and share it if you like it!

Today we will be discussing Stigmas associated with depression and mental health issues. Both of which are very crucial topics amongst teenagers today. The main aim is to explain to you that utilising such slurs can be distasteful to the people actually facing them.

Welcome back to the 4th episode, today we will be talking to you about the effect of compulsive overeating or undereating to you. This episode will emphasize on the effect of Eating on Mental Health.

Today we will be talking to you about the change in social life and personality that we have faced over the period of the pandemic. The outbreak of COVID-19 affected the lives of all sections of society as people were asked to self-quarantine in their homes to prevent the spread of the virus. The lockdown had serious implications on the personality of a person as it changed drastically for many and even had a great effect on the social life of people . Diya and Riaan will converse about their social experience in the lockdown.

Covid Talks Series is a series that will feature on the Bodhi Talks Podcast, a 21st Century Podcast on Peacefulness & Mental Health with conversations between three teenagers discussing issues and important conversations about the impact of Covid - 19 in the lives of people and how it has changed a lot of things. So in this episode, we will be talking to you about a very important topic that is being discussed among the youth of India today, the cancellation of the 10th Board exams and the postponement of the 12th Board Exams.

Hey guys, welcome to Bodhi Talks, a 21st Century Podcast on Peacefulness & Mental Health. In this episode of our podcast, we have a short discussion on how the holiday season affects mental health  with a special guest, Diya Singh. Diya Singh is 15 years old entrepreneur with her initiative "Better Batter Bakes". She is also is core member of the Buddha Trail Team, she’s the head of marketing and social media and has done an excellent job in both ventures. As holiday season is around the corner, we hope to discuss the impact of mental health in the holidays.

Hey guys, welcome to Bodhi Talks, a 21st Century Podcast on Peacefulness & Mental Health. In this episode of our podcast, we go on a journey with the social sector along with Chandni Bedi. Chandni Bedi is a social sector practitioner with 17 years of experience working with a non-government organization, Navjoyti India Foundation. She is currently the Director of Rural Management and Training Institute in the organization. She has delivered sessions at various national and international forums. Chandni ma’am has contributed articles and papers in forums, journals, books and newspapers on environment, gender issues, skills of youth and governance.  She is passionate about working with people, contributing meaningfully in their lives and was rewarded with ‘Samarpan’ award for her work in the social sector. She was also awarded by ‘Dainik Jagran’ for exemplary work on women empowerment in 2018. Join us on our journey by tuning in and listening to us ask questions about mental health in the Social Sector.