This podcast is centered on the importance of intentional living, nurturing compassion in children, and addressing period poverty through initiatives like Return Gifts to promote equality and empathy in communities.

Learn more about the initiative here: https://returngifts.org/

Guest Speakers: Evanka Parekh, President of Return Gifts, Eashan Parekh, Chapter President of Mission San Jose High School

In this episode, Seerat is joined by Dr. Kara Margolis, the professor of molecular pathobiology, pediatrics, and cell biology at New York University and the director of the NYU Pain Research Center. They begin to discuss the connection between our gut and brain, and how what we consume impacts this axis.

In this podcast, Seerat interviews Dr. Isabelle Hau, who is the Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. Her book, Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education, serves as the ultimate learning accelerator. She’s been nominated and awarded as one of the Top 100 Most Innovative Women by Harvard Business School

In this episode, Matthew Joseph shares his personal journey and experiences as a mindful parent, discussing open communication, handling family challenges, teaching critical thinking and empathy, and balancing emotions. Together with Sister Rini and Sister Punam, the conversation explores therapy, authenticity, addressing pain and fear, and fostering a sense of abundance and oneness within families.

In this heartfelt conversation, Beatrice shares her personal parenting journey, discussing the joys and challenges of raising a twice-exceptional child while balancing work and family life. Joined by Sister Rini and Punam, they explore themes of mindfulness, emotional regulation, discipline, and parent-child connection. Practical advice and personal stories illuminate the importance of self-awareness, open communication, and compassionate presence in modern parenting.

In this episode, Seerat welcomes Dr. Isabelle Hau, the Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning and the author of "Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education". She’s been nominated and awarded as one of the Top 100 Most Innovative Women by Harvard Business School. Together, they discuss the importance of a nurturing relationship in a learning environment and how that is actually our learning accelerator.

n this Valentine's Day special episode, Punam welcomes Shweta Takate, the author of "Binu & Lulu: the Joy of Being Light." The episode focuses on mindful parenting, discussing how parents can nurture emotional connection, confidence, and resilience in children by modeling and practicing unconditional love. Shweta shares insights from her book about love as our innate nature, the importance of children's self-worth and belonging, and how stories can help children feel whole and loved. The conversation also explores how parents and children can celebrate Valentine's Day as a moment to strengthen their bond.

You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0GLQPZYQL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

In this podcast, Punam talks with Krisa Desai, a student who created an incredible project as part of her Girl Scouts Gold Award — an app called ASLHelper, which is designed to break communication barriers with the Deaf community.

In this podcast, Seerat discusses with Dr. Denise Pope about "Doing School" to "Deep Learning." Denise Pope is the co-founder of Challenge Success and the author of the books Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed-Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students and Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids.

In this podcast, Dr. Denise Pope and Seerat discuss about how high schoolers come to school just to complete a checklist rather than truly understanding and learning.Dr. Denise Pope is the co-founder of Challenge Success, and the founder of the books Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed-Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students and Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids.