In this episode, we talk to Saranya Sundaram, M.R.C. who is pursuing her Ph.D in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University in California. We’ll learn from Saranya about the role of culture in psychology, the current state of culture and assessment in psychological evaluations, and how various cultures define the concept of mental health. As always with our guests, we’ll hear about Saranya’s personal experience with mental health as well as her thoughts on stigma in the South Asian community. We hope you listen, enjoy, share, and #SpeakUp!

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Get Cultured! w/Saranya Sundaram

MannMukti.org is a one-stop resource for South Asians to learn about and address mental health concerns with each other.
MannMukti translates to “mental liberation" in Hindi. Our mission is to encourage healthy, open dialogue of mental health issues in an effort to remove stigma, improve awareness and promote self-care. 
Together, let’s #SpeakUp.

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Many of us struggle with setting boundaries in our personal and professional lives, and as a result, we can end up feeling resentful, and even burnt out. Setting boundaries is not always easy, but it's essential for our well-being and happiness. It's a skill that requires practice, patience, and self-awareness.


Kirandeep & Drishti are joined by Nisha Desai, co-founder of Anise Health, and Marisa Nagin, LMFT to explore what it means to set boundaries, why it's important, real-life examples, and some tips + insight to help you cultivate healthy boundaries and empower you. 




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Setting Boundaries w/ Marisa Nagin & Nisha Desai

The podcast team reacts to the Netflix documentary STUTZ featuring candid conversations between actor Jonah Hill and his therapist Phil Stutz. 

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What STUTZ said

Jay Anand wears many hats — musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, educator, even casual table tennis player. But the release of his latest project,  a title track for the Netflix India film Loop Lapeta, landed him in a new role, one of advocating for and representing the transgender community. Jay sat down with hosts Kirandeep and Chaten to share how music has shaped his life and been a pillar for his mental health. #SpeakUp 

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Melody & Identity w/ Jay Anand

Zarna Garg's journey from aunty to professional comedian is no laughing matter -- MannMukti podcaster Anand Jayanti reached out to her after she brought the house down at the Comedy Cellar in NYC, and she graciously treated the podcast team to the joy of sharing her passion with the world, the minefield of South Asian taboos, and tips in personal finance for the starving artist. Please listen, share, and #speakup!

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Zarna Garg Brings the Funny

Finding your definition of love in today's day and age is no small feat. With a click of a button or a swipe of a finger, you open up your hearts and your world. But how will you know that this is your person? How important is sexual chemistry or getting along with your partner's family? What can you do to build, maintain and cultivate a flourishing relationship that can last a lifetime? In this special Valentine's Day episode, producer Kirandeep is joined by her husband, Dhaarak, and Dr. Vijayeta Sinh, a psychologist and relationship resiliency expert to answer some of the burning questions on Modern Love & Relationships.

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Get Cultured! w/Saranya Sundaram

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