Sameera, a theatre curator who studied Math from MIT, speaks about how math and gender both have a "frame-structure" and there are multiple frames not just the ones we are used to. But structure or frames do not necessarily have to be bad. How can structures also be the basis for creation and freedom?

Join us as we dive deep into the questions of culture and archetypes in the Indian scenario and how that may be related to mental health in the Indian culture. What does our history have to do with our distress and what can community do for us as we navigate these complex realities. Listen to us speak to Durga Menon, a psychodynamic therapist and eco-friendly lifestyle enthusiast.

As India's mental health needs become demands, we are seeing various responses to this, like mental health platforms, app based solutions and attempts by RCI/UGC to create more courses and professionals that might end up diluting the passing criteria and therefore the quality of care. Conversations on access often revolve on number of seats, number of mental health professionals, lack of insurance or unaffordable treatment, and while these are true, what are some internal barriers that stop us from seeking help and changing, even when access barriers are removed? These are also important to reflect on so that holistic solutions can be identified.

Join Sadaf as she quizzes Mx Sabah about neurodivergence in all its details and nuances - and what becomes when a diagnosis is not empowering anymore but mixes in with flipping power and identity politics?

Is it possible that we might be using power, superiority, language, identity politics to deal with the fact that we are actually not that different from each other and that feels hard to hold? Minor differences are exaggerated and superiority/inferiority created in order to feel different or special and therefore worthy?

In this month's podcast, Sadaf and Chintan discuss current socio-political scenario, the complexities of genocide and grief, and what role does social media play in it. They discuss how understanding that shared humanity transcends identities.

Chintan's social media details:

Instagram and Twitter- @chintanwriting

Links and info shared by Chintan:

1. Mansions of the Moon by Shyam Selvadurai

2. Buddhism After Patriarchy by Rita M. Gross

3. Ashoka: Portrait of a Philosopher King by Patrick Olivelle

4. https://www.queerbeat.org/stories/queer-literature-for-children-is-changing-minds-in-india

If borderline is about an emotional Rollercoaster, don't we all feel it? In this month's podcast, find out the range of what separates regular emotional waves from having a diagnosis of bpd, with Sadaf and Richa. They share how people with this disorder feel, their insecurities, their challenges.

As this month's theme is Mental health, Sadaf and Shweta discuss the rich tapestry of Indian mental health, and how therapy alone may not suffice. It's imperative to weave together threads of social engagement, nurturing a sense of community aligned with personal values, and fostering awareness about mental well-being.

As this month's theme is Friendship, Sadaf and Ashita discuss the unspoken nuances of these bonds. They explore the transformative potential of conflicts and personal growth. the grey areas of political and value differences among friends. How do the stakes change if you're part of a marginalised group? Plus, they uncover the dynamics of bonds when faced with economic realities.

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Breathe in... Breathe out. In this month's episode, Sadaf and Dr. Nivedita explore the essence of mindfulness, its connection to Buddhist tenets on fighting oppression, and offer practical insights on skillful navigation through life's challenges.

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