Have you ever wondered what is change? What does ‘change’ mean to you? What do you need to do to change? Is it determination? Dedication? Inspiration? Or a combination of all?

Overcoming fear to bring change in your life isn’t easy. But finding the courage to change means taking one step forward to experience happiness. We often worry over “What ifs” and in doing so we forget to live in the present and focus on what we do have. The idea of leaving our comfort zone, the safety of what we have can be challenging to

Listen to this week’s podcast to learn how finding the courage to change your life is finding the possibilities of happiness.

Happiness is right around the corner if you’re willing to take the leap!

Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Happy Listening!

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COVID – 19 has had a deep impact on our lives. It sure changed the way we use to live. And, yes, it has taken a toll on our lives; yet, there are various life lessons that it has taught us. It has taught us how important it is to value those around us, how important it is to stay calm and deal with an adverse situation.

And, most importantly, why should one have a “Never say die attitude”. It has taught us that when it comes to your responsibilities towards your loved ones, sometimes you even have to sideline your illness.  In this podcast, we will listen to the journey of a COVID -19 warrior and his family, and how they were able to fight back the illness and grief caused by the pandemic.

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Have you ever faced a comfort zone so unproductive that you just want to break out of it? does the comfort zone itch your inner soul? Well, if that is happening then it means you are growing better. Train your mind to face discomfort every day so that you do something new and avoid falling off the cliff someday. Here is the motivational podcast by CalmSage to fill you with new energy and refresh your mind with newness.

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“Gender preference does not define you. Your spirit defines you.” – P.C. Cast

The LGBTQ+ community represents a wide range of individuals of different genders, sexual identities, and orientations. While being a part of such a diverse community can bring a sense of acceptance, individuality, pride, and courage – it can also bring some challenges.

Mental health is an important part of our overall wellness and poor mental health can interfere with our daily functioning. Being a part of the community does not mean that you have a mental illness but still many people from the community face mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and addiction. It is important to understand how you can support the people of the LGBTQ community.

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Many research studies have found that people of the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to have risk factors for depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders as compared to heterosexual individuals.

The factors that can affect an LGBTQ individual can be:

Embracing one’s sexual orientation and identity can help you:

Listen to this week’s podcast to understand the challenges and struggles faced by the LGBTQ community and how you can help them as allies and supporters.

If you or someone you know is struggling with identity issues, gender dysphoria, or any other mental health concerns, feel free to contact us or write to us at [email protected].

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Are you also feeling knots in your stomach with the mention of upcoming Valentine’s day? DOes it affect you so much that you hibernate the whole day. Do you feel like looking at couples around you makes you feel inferior in so many ways that you fall into sadness. Or are you in a happy relationship still, struggling with celebrating the day of love and can’t cope with the idealism?

Nothing is ideal and it is different for everyone, it is not at all as advertised in the movies. Sometimes, the anxiety and sadness can prevail in the couples with the most happy faces on social media. It can also be present in the minds of the singles who are just not ready to accept life as it is.

Society pressure can be too much to deal with some times, especially during the holidays. One such day – Valentine’s Day is meant to make a mark on the importance of love is often misjudged. The grand gestures with the over hyped pressure to showcase it others might put you in the corner. 

Relax and try not to fall into the trap of judgements thrown at you by others. Taking care of yourself should be your priority each and every day. If you find yourself being under the pressure of Valentine’s day celebrations learn a few tips to cope with it and get yourself out of the Valentine blues.

Listen to the podcast on the same to help yourself or others around you with Valentine’s day anxiety. Leave your comments in the comment section below for your opinions on the same. Share the podcast and also help us grow by letting us know about your experience with us.  

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“Good mental health needs practice – it’s not a static state of being,” says Urvashi Bhatia, a Delhi-based psychologist and mental health counsellor. She further adds that these tips will help you deal from separation anxiety from your smartphone, making alone time a priority and more.

An important part to keep yourself fit and healthy is to take care of your mental health. However, there are plenty of things to consider for instance, say No for things you don’t like, take out time for yourself, practice self love, remember yourself and more. With all this in mind give a positive kickstart to a new year filled with new hopes, dreams and positivity all around. Check out this week’s podcast on The Best Mental Health Practices To Stay Positive In 2021.

Do let us know what you think once you finish listening to the podcast. And don’t forget to share it with your contacts to let them know how to stay positive in 2021.

Stay Happy and Positive 🙂

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Do you often let others define you and tell you what is best for you? Well, it is fine till you take it in the form of inspiration and not the roadmap of your life.

The reality that others try to portray us or the way we perceive ourselves often distorts the way we look at us. Which if not taken care of may come in our way to achieve the amazing things that we are capable of. That is why we are going to handle you with an anti-distortion tool kit that will not only help you fix the skewed vision of yourself but also aid in achieving your life goals. To top it all this podcast is inspired by my true life events.

So yes they did work for me! And I hope that this kit will help you fix your vision of yourself because you my dear are capable of great things. Just fix the glitch and discover your best potential.

Good Luck!

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The paths of life could act as a whirlwind unless you protect your own peace. The peace within you remains at its place when you follow rules like self-preparedness, let go of the negativities and fight only the battles that really mean to you. In this podcast, you will find the necessity of protecting the peace, guarding your heart and how one can act upon the same.

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Emotional numbness is when you shut yourself and lock your emotions away deep down inside you. This numbness can take your ability to think, feel, and react to situations as you should. Emotional numbness can be a symptom of mental health conditions including depression, Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

People with emotional numbness don’t feel emotions – good or bad, and that feeling can affect their ability to function normally in the long-term. Any event or situation can cause a person to shut themselves to emotion. And while numbing emotions can garner temporary relief, it can ultimately lead you to feel any kind of emotion in the future.

With this, listen to our next episode on – Are You Numbing Yourself To Your Emotions? How to understand emotional numbness and how to overcome it.

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I can’t live without you! It seems ages have been passed since hearing these words from someone very close to you. Not because they do not love you anymore but because their love has now been shifted to their smartphones. People who are stuck to their devices 24*7 are scientifically termed as phone addicts, or when they get anxious after not finding their smartphone beside, it is termed as Nomophobia. The term NOMOPHOBIA has been derived from No-Mobile-Phone-Phobia.

Nomophobia denotes a person’s fear of being detached from the mobile phone. This phobia can now be found in almost everyone, and it can be seen in any individual when they can’t find their phone, even for some time. If you or someone around is having symptoms of this phobia, try out the different ways to deal with this, including Exposure Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, etc.

With this, start listening to our Podcast– Hate Being Without Your Phone? You Might Have NOMOPHOBIA? Do let us know what you think once you finish listening to the podcast. And don’t forget to share it with your contacts to let them know how to deal with Nomophobia.

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