It's Freedom Friday with Ananta Aum

We all experiences emotions in varying degrees and also react or respond to them differently. Many are conditioned to be to be heroes and in the process some of us may deny ourselves the vulnerability that comes with our humanness. Denying and suppressing anxiety or worry cannot make it go away for good. As I say, we are here to honor our humanity and celebrate our divinity. On today’s episode of the Podcast Masterclass I bring to you my personal life story and 5 steps on HOW TO EMBRACE YOUR VULNERABILITY. Come give this a listen - bring your pen and paper!

Virtuoso Hyunchae Kim from Korea has performed solo concerts internationally. She is currently a freelance performer, lecturer at a college and a musician mom. Like every human, she too has asked herself "WHO AM I?" during multiple transitions and has courageously pivoted into newer roles and experiences with great courage and wisdom. Come tune in and live inspired with Hyunchae Kim and host Ananta Aum.

Susannah Heath-Eves celebrates the indomitable spirit of Mumbaikars through her documentary JUGAAD on Netflix. On today's episode she shares with us the power of purposeful filmmaking through her foundation She Films. To know more about this brilliant human, whose heart and her heart-made work I celebrate, come tune in to our conversation. 

Very often we have ideas brewing inside us waiting to see the light of day. In today's first Masterclass Podcast, I bring to you a simple childhood story, 10 life enriching insights I learnt from it, and 4 steps you can work on with me before the end of the episode. Keep your pen and paper handy!

With increasing cases of unemployment, domestic violence and kids opting out of education, how can you and I be a part of a solution? To shed light on this, we have on our show Ulhas Tayade -  the Founder of We Protect Foundation. If you ask me how I keep faith and have hope in grim times, Ulhas and lightworkers like him are the very reasons! They are the Heroes who may not make it to Prime Time Television, but they do what matters most - spend everyday BEING THE CHANGE WE WISH TO SEE. Come tune in to our heartwarming conversation!

As urban dwellers we may doubt our ability to contribute to conservation of wildlife. Like I often share, our daily choices can have wide spread and long lasting impact. If you can't actively participate, one of the ways in which you can support a cause is by supporting those who do.  We have with us today an old friend, a dedicated Conservation Biologist by qualification and Spiritual Ecologist at heart Pooja Bhale @thefarmandlove . She could very well have a whole reality show dedicated to her — I'm honored to be witness to her incredible presence and purpose that she lives with exceptional zeal. Come listen to her share her journey with wholeness and humility... AND of course we glimpse into some special moments in our divine friendship.

Feeling a void and or a sense of loneliness is commonly experienced by many. This may set in despite being surrounded by family and can be addressed with external support and inner readiness. Come listen to the inspiring conversation with a senior citizen Usha Adoni, also my mother-in-law, on how her DIY projects and time spent with pets has transformed her life to one with purpose, joy and sense of satisfaction. I am grateful for her generosity in sharing her story with us on today's episode. Do remember to spread the love and share this episode with those who can benefit from these "real life stories, shared by real life people!"

Journalist and Life Coach Laura Sanchez-Ramirez joins us from Miami, Florida to talk about 'How to contribute to multiple communities and keep growing. "

Tune in to listen to a frank conversation between today's host Sasha Braganza as she interviews co-authors Dhanshree Bhagwat and Ananta Aum on the relevance and importance of their book BEGIN TO BE YOU in these trying times. 

Ex-Pro Tennis Player Namita Bal shares her own journey as a Captain of the Indian Junior Fed Cup Team and how her journey of self-realization has positively impacted her as a celebrated coach.  Come tune into this heartwarming conversation between Namita and also find out for yourself why host Ananta Aum refers to today's guest speaker as the Buddha Girl.