Are we chasing a version of success that is making us unhappy?

In this episode, I am honoured to sit down with the brilliant prize-winning author and scholar Rajeev Balasubramanyam to dismantle the societal pressure of "ticking boxes."

Rajeev shares his personal journey from an extraordinarily high-achievement lifestyle to one of fulfillment, offering a grounded perspective on how to stay present when the world feels overwhelming. Rajeev shares why happiness might be the wrong goal, how to live authentically for yourself rather than others, and the power of focusing on your "own corner of the world" to spark collective healing.

Most powerfully, Rajeev speaks about his nervous breakdown not as a failure, but as the catalyst for a spiritual awakening and the start of healing. His wisdom is a beautiful reminder that while healing is an individual journey, it has the power to transform our collective world.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• Redefining Success: Why hitting metrics often leads to unhappiness and how to pivot toward meaning and purpose.
• Hope Amidst Chaos: Strategies for staying grounded and focusing on the present moment when the future feels uncertain.
• The Happiness Misconception: Why true fulfillment lies in the journey of healing rather than the destination of "happiness."
• Living Authentically: Challenging the societal norms that pressure us into predefined paths.
• The Ripple Effect: How small, intentional actions in your own life contribute to the healing of the collective.
• The Mindful Revolutionary: Insights into Rajeev’s work and how he bridges the gap between intellectual rigor, politics, and spiritual practice.

About Rajeev Balasubramanyam

Rajeev Balasubramanyam is a Berlin-based, prize-winning author of novels including: In Beautiful Disguises and Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss. With an academic background from Oxford, Cambridge, and Lancaster University, Rajeev is a fellow of the Hemera Foundation and a dedicated advocate for mindful living. 

Connect with Rajeev:

• Instagram: @the.mindful.revolutionary
• Substack: The Mind Revolution

🎧 Tune in for this thought-provoking and enlightening conversation.

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In this personal and insightful episode, I chat with the talented Ian Tucknott, who beautifully embodies the intersection of creativity and mental health. Ian is truly multifaceted: he’s an Arts Psychotherapist (in training), a contemporary arts educator, a creative coach, and the Creative Director of the Mental Wealth Festival.

We get an exclusive insight into his debut poetry collection, Filthy Lucre Greening, out December 12th. We get an exclusive insight into the power behind his new poetry and discuss how the simple yet profound act of choosing the right words can be deeply therapeutic. Learn how writing the book was a source of personal healing for Ian -and how words can genuinely lift you, move you forward, and help you navigate complex emotional landscapes.

We also explore the themes central to Ian’s work: the life-changing potential of a creative practice, and how to unlock your creativity -not just to make art, but to design a more fulfilling life for yourself. By embracing artistic expression, we can explore emotions, confront struggles, and ultimately discover our authentic selves.

If you’ve ever wondered how a simple creative practice can be a catalyst for healing and personal growth, this is the episode for you. Don't miss it!

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Feeling lost and unsure of your next step? ✨ Healing Place Season 3 has landed and has your back! ✨ This brand-new episode guides you to breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and taking control of your life.

Join me and Bhavya Arora author of Where the F**k Do I Go From Here? & Transformational Coach as she explores practical techniques to challenge those negative thoughts, cultivate a growth mindset, and build the resilience you need to achieve your goals. Whether you're seeking career advancement, stronger relationships, or simply more joy, this episode will inspire and empower you to move from feeling stuck to unstoppable.

We discuss:

• Exploring common self-limiting beliefs and their impact on our lives.
• Practical techniques for challenging and reframing negative thoughts.
• The power of a growth mindset and how to cultivate it.
• Strategies for building resilience and maintaining motivation.
• The crucial role of self-compassion in personal growth.
• Actionable steps to navigate obstacles and stay on track.

About Bhavya Arora:

Bhavya Arora is a certified Life, Career & Transformational Coach, author, speaker, and workshop facilitator. Passionate about inspiring change and empowering individuals, Bhavya guides clients globally to break through barriers, gain clarity, confidence, balance, and achieve career success. Bhavya also collaborates with organisations to promote inclusivity and mental health and is dedicated to breaking systemic barriers for women and neurodivergent individuals in the workplace.

Connect with Bhavya: Instagram @forwardfocuslondon

🎧 Ready to leap from stuck to unstuck? Tune in now and start your journey towards a more fulfilling life! 

Healing Place with Mita Mistry is hosted and produced by Mita Mistry. If you want to ask a question or get involved, then please email [email protected]

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✨ What does it truly mean to live an authentic life, especially when it goes against everything you've been taught? ✨

In this powerful episode, we hear Sangeeta Pillai, the fearless voice behind the award-winning Masala Podcast and the author of the new memoir, Bad Daughter. Sangeeta shares her incredible journey of healing from a traumatic childhood in Mumbai to becoming a leading activist for South Asian women. She opens up about the trauma that fuelled her mission and explains why she's proud to be a "bad daughter" in a world that demands conformity.

We explore themes of her memoir, discussing the importance of breaking taboos, turning pain into purpose, and the art of unlearning what it means to be a "good girl." Sangeeta also offers practical, actionable tips for anyone looking to heal and live life on their own terms and build their own "bad daughter" muscle.

This is a must-listen for anyone ready to chase their own dreams and own their story, unapologetically.

Grab a cup of chai, get comfortable and hit play! If this episode resonates with you, be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this message.

Connect with Sangeeta:

Instagram @soulsutras

Get your copy of Bad Daughter here

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Get ready... Season 3 of Healing Place has landed 🎉, and this time we're exploring what it means to live life to your full potential. And to kick things off, we couldn't ask for a more perfect guest than the incredibly talented Parle Patel.

For nearly 15 years, Parle has been a unique force in the entertainment world, captivating audiences with his blend of laughter, language, and rich cultural identity. Whether it's through his hilarious sketches, iconic stage shows, radio appearances, or viral social media videos, he consistently brings joy and connection.

As a proud champion of Gujarati culture, Parle has built a massive and devoted global following, reaching fans from London to the heartlands of India. And this year, he added another incredible achievement to his portfolio with an outstanding debut in Gujarati cinema with the film Umbarro.

🎧 Join us for an uplifting and energising conversation to inspire you to chase your own creative and personal aspirations.

Connect with Parle:

Instagram @planetparle

Healing Place with Mita Mistry is hosted and produced by Mita Mistry. If you want to ask a question or get involved, please email [email protected]

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✨SEASON FINALE: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ✨ The season finale is here and it's a powerful listen! Vagina Uncensored: A Journey of Missing Parts with the extraordinary Ally Hensley.

Ally is a true inspiration, openly sharing her experiences with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH), a rare condition that causes the vagina and uterus to be underdeveloped or absent.

Despite the challenges and trauma, Ally has turned her experiences into a platform to raise awareness and support people. She is now a powerful global voice and advocate for breaking the stigma.

She's co-produced a pioneering film about MRKH, founded organisations such as MRKH Australia and Global MRKH, and serves on the board of MRKH Connect. Her podcast, Stigma Shakers, also makes waves by tackling taboo topics and inspiring change.

In this conversation, we delve into:

• Ally’s inspiring story and her recently published ground-breaking memoir “Vagina Uncensored: A Journey of Missing Parts”
• MRKH diagnosis at age 16 to becoming a global powerful advocate
• Ally's perspective on womanhood
• Balancing humour and trauma during healing
• The importance of community and honesty in reducing shame
• Ally's honest memoir and writing process
• Ally's hopes for the future and more…

Trigger warning: Contains references to self-harm

🎧 Tune in for this exclusive interview with Ally, wherever you get your podcasts and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Get ready to be challenged, empowered, and entertained.

You can find Ally's work here:

Writer + Author of Vagina Uncensored: A Memoir of Missing Parts

Host of Stigma Shakers Podcast

Website: www.allyhensley.com

Healing Place with Mita Mistry is hosted and produced by Mita Mistry. If you want to ask a question or get involved, then please email [email protected]

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If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review, and subscribe to the podcast to stay updated on new episodes. Thank you so much! 

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I’m honoured to share this uplifting and inspiring conversation with the incredible Priyanka Pandya about her important children's book When Mummy Had Cancer.

Despite having had surgery just hours before recording this conversation, Priyanka still showed up to share her moving journey with us and the inspiration behind her book which offers valuable insights for parents and children. 

Not only has Priyanka written a beautifully illustrated book while going through the challenging experience of cancer and treatment but she also started training in children’s life coaching. How amazing 🫶🏾

When Mummy Had Cancer is told through the eyes of a young child inviting young readers to reflect on their emotions and reminds them that even in hard times, there’s always room for hope, healing, and maybe even a little dancing. In this episode, we delve into family, courage, and finding strength in the face of adversity:

• Priyanka’s story from waiting for breast cancer results to navigating conversations with her children
• The importance of being honest with children and communicating openly as a family
• Roles of support systems and holistic healing in building hope and resilience
• Advice for families going through tough times
• Writing the book while going through treatment and recovery
• Nurses praise for “When Mummy Had Cancer’s” impact on families

Get comfortable, press play and don't miss this heartwarming and uplifting conversation.

You can find more about Priyanka and When Mummy Had Cancer here:

Instagram: @Priyankapandya.author

Order When Mummy Had Cancer

Healing Place with Mita Mistry is hosted and produced by Mita Mistry. If you want to ask a question or get involved, then please email [email protected]

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If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review, and subscribe to the podcast to stay updated on new episodes. Thank you so much! 

Disclaimer: This podcast is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider.

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This week's amazing guest is Simon Mundie, the multi-talented broadcaster, author, and host of "A New Way of Being" podcast.

For nearly a decade, Simon has been telling the stories of sporting legends on BBC Radio 4, the Today program, and BBC TV. Using sport as a parallel to life, he is now sharing important insights in his new book, Champion Thinking: How to Find Success Without Losing Yourself.

Simon is passionate about delving into the human experience and showing us that we are good enough just as we are. In this fascinating and candid conversation, Simon shares his transformative reiki experience and reflects on how reconnecting with our original essence, our true selves, can lead to a more whole and fulfilled life.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Being whole and fulfilled: reconnecting with our inner self
• The anxious generation: screens and limited freedoms impacting young people
• Changing paths and influencing lives
• Aboriginal and Hawaiian perspectives: living for the future, beyond ownership and competition
• Unravelling hidden emotional patterns, judging people, and what it can show us
• Healing self-limiting beliefs and anxiety around money
• Maintaining open hearts in disagreements
• Our interconnectedness in the web of life and the ripple effect
• Forgiveness and compassion: healing the weight of grudges

Grab your headphones and get ready to explore a new way of being.

You can find out more about Simon here:

Twitter: @SimonMundie

Instagram: @simonmundie

Healing Place with Mita Mistry is hosted and produced by Mita Mistry. If you want to ask a question or get involved, then please email [email protected]

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If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review, and subscribe to the podcast to stay updated on new episodes. Thank you so much! 

Disclaimer: This podcast is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider.

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This week’s amazing guest is Bhavin Bhadresa, a gifted visual artist and the founder of the brilliant and unique, Su Che Art. 

Bhavin's art explores Indian traditions and Western culture that have shaped his multicultural upbringing. His passion for turning quirky ideas or challenging stereotypes into works of art has brought joy to countless people.

Bhavin is humble, generous and passionate about creating accessible art that celebrates the languages and cultures that have influenced him while amplifying them. His work has even been featured in Disney's 'World's Best'! And to give back, Bhavin donates a portion of every purchase to charity.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Bhavin's inspiring journey to Su Che Art
• Art as healing and connection
• Cultural representation in art and the impact on identity
• Flipping stereotypes: Punk Rebel Mannequin Artwork, 'Eau de Vagar' Artwork
• Creating meaningful art and a playful take on Gujarati culture
• Bhavin's unexpected art placement in a Disney film
• The role of nature, physical space and mental space in creativity
• Wisdom for aspiring artists
• Future hopes, projects, exciting limited Diwali, Christmas prints and more!

Grab a drink, get comfortable and don't miss this inspiring conversation!

Learn more about Bhavin's art here:

Instagram @sucheart

Su Che Art website

Healing Place with Mita Mistry is hosted and produced by Mita Mistry. If you want to ask a question or get involved, then please email [email protected]

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Disclaimer: This podcast is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider.

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I'm thrilled to have another amazing guest on Healing Place this week, Nadia Alibhai, a renowned osteopath with over 21 years of experience, a wellness guru, and a true inspiration.

As the Director and Principal Osteopath of Back 2 Well-being, she has helped thousands of people across London and Canada find relief from pain and discomfort caused by illness, poor posture, or lifestyle challenges.

Nadia is known for her compassionate approach and deep knowledge of osteopathy. She has been recognised for her expertise in various media outlets, including Vogue, Forbes, The Telegraph, ITV's This Morning, and BBC Radio London. Her hands-on techniques have been praised as a "secret weapon on total well-being" by clients ranging from high-profile executives and celebrated actors to busy school-run mums.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Nadia's journey to discovering natural healing through self-massage
• Technology's impact on posture
• The importance of prevention
• Movement for health and aging
• Creating a space for healing
• Practical tips for back health, neck health, posture, wearing heels, and more
• The surprising emotional and physical release in Osteopathy
• Clearing up misconceptions about osteopathy
• Nadia's Ballerina QL Stretch and Mindful Walking
• Nadia Alibhai's upcoming exciting announcement and inspiring work in media and healing

Don't miss this chance to learn how to feel and move better. Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts.

You can find out more about Nadia's work here:

Instagram @nadiatheosteopath

Healing Place with Mita Mistry is hosted and produced by Mita Mistry. If you want to ask a question or get involved, then please email [email protected]

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