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In this episode of Things You Don’t Know Your Mind Can Do, we explore one of the most common struggles of the modern mind — overthinking.

Why do anxious thoughts feel so real even when nothing dangerous is happening? Why does the body react to imagined scenarios as if they are actually occurring? And how can one simple question help interrupt that cycle in seconds?

Through practical insights and relatable examples, this episode explores the powerful grounding question: “Is this happening now, or only in my head?” Listeners will discover how overthinking is often the mind’s attempt to protect us, how anxiety influences the body through breath, heartbeat, and muscle tension, and why compassionate redirection works better than suppressing thoughts.

This conversation offers a simple but powerful reminder: not every thought deserves belief, and sometimes awareness itself is enough to create calm.

Expert: Anu Krishna

Host: Madhavi

Sound: Mahesh R.

Producer: Archita Puranik

Many leaders believe authority and expertise drive performance—but the real differentiator is something far more fundamental: the ability to listen and understand.

In this episode, Sherry Winn, two-time Olympian and executive leadership expert, sits down with Dariusz Krzemiński, HR Advisor to the Management Board at Promar, a global HR leader with over 30 years of experience across industries and regions. Together, they unpack how self-awareness, curiosity, and emotional intelligence create high-performing organizations—and why leaders must continuously learn to stay effective.

 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Leadership clarity starts with self-awareness mastery

• Emotional intelligence drives stronger team performance

• High-performance cultures are built through trust and understanding

From redefining HR’s role to building connection-driven cultures, this episode provides actionable insights for leaders navigating complex organizations.

Tune in, subscribe, and share with a leader ready to elevate their impact.

Guest: Dariusz Krzemiński (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkrzeminski/)

Host: Sherry Winn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewinningleadershipcompany/)

Sound: Mahesh R.

Producer: Archita Puranik

Dr. Nalini Saligram, Founder & CEO of Arogya World, joins us for an insightful conversation on the future of diabetes prevention, public health, and science driven healthcare innovation.

In this episode, we explore the vision behind the Arogya World Scientific Symposium 2026 and discuss why prevention must become a global priority in the fight against chronic diseases. From evidence based nutrition and workplace wellness to collaboration between healthcare leaders, researchers, and innovators, Dr. Nalini shares how communities can move toward healthier and more sustainable lifestyles.

With decades of global experience across healthcare, communications, and public health advocacy, Dr. Nalini also reflects on the importance of awareness, leadership, and collective action in shaping a healthier future for South Asian communities and beyond.

Tune in for a powerful conversation on prevention, purpose, and creating lasting impact through health innovation.

Guest: Nalini Saligram

Host/ Producer: Archita Puranik

Sound: Mahesh R.

Symposium agenda/invite  - https://arogyaworld.org/scientific-symposium-2026/

Gala invite - https://arogyaworld.org/arogya-world-gala/

In this episode of Business Influencers, host Chris Salem sits down with global credibility expert Mitchell Levy to explore the concept of Executive Abundance and why businesses must move beyond short term profit driven thinking.

A 2x TEDx speaker, bestselling author of more than 60 books, executive coach at Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches, and founder of Credibility Nation, Mitchell shares insights from his seven year journey researching credibility, clarity, leadership, and organizational transformation.

The conversation dives into the four pillars of Executive Abundance: clarity, credibility, consistency, and commitment, and explains how leaders can create stronger organizations by focusing not only on investors, but also employees, customers, families, and communities.

Mitchell also discusses the growing risks of short termism, the future of leadership in the age of AI, and why servant leadership and human centered business models are becoming more important than ever.

This episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs, executives, managers, and anyone looking to lead with greater purpose, trust, and long term impact.

Guest: Mitchell Levy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevy/

Host: Chris Salem

Sound: Mahesh R.

Producer: Archita Puranik

In Episode 2 of Things You Don’t Know Your Mind Can Do, we explore one of the mind’s most powerful hidden abilities — the ability to change the meaning of a stressful moment in seconds.

When anxiety, overthinking, or emotional stress takes over, the mind often creates worst case stories that feel real. But what happens when we pause and ask a different question: What else could be true right now?

This episode dives into the psychology of reframing and how a simple mental shift can interrupt stress spirals, reduce emotional overwhelm, and help us separate assumptions from reality. Through real life examples and practical insights, listeners will learn how reframing creates emotional relief without denying pain or avoiding difficult emotions.

From unread messages to workplace mistakes and relationship anxiety, this episode reveals how changing the story inside the mind can completely change the experience inside the body.

Expert: Anu Krishna

Host: Madhavi

Sound: Mahesh R.

Producer: Archita Puranik

What does it take to look at a piece of discarded cloth and see a person's dignity?

In 1999, Anshu Gupta walked away from a corporate career with 67 clothes, a rented room, and one unsettling question: why is clothing — one of the most basic human needs — invisible on the development agenda? That question became Goonj, now one of India's most consequential grassroots movements, moving over 3,500 tonnes of material every year and touching more than 20 million lives.

But Anshu didn't just build an organisation. He rewrote the language of giving — turning charity into exchange, recipients into contributors, and urban surplus into rural dignity.

In this conversation, he takes us behind the inspiration to the reality of those early years. He challenges how we give, why good intentions aren't enough, and what the development sector consistently gets wrong. He talks about Not Just a Piece of Cloth — his pioneering work on menstrual dignity — and the Cloth for Work model, where communities build infrastructure in exchange for material support. He reflects on what nearly broke Goonj, what held it together, and why he wants Goonj to grow as an idea, not just an institution.

A Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, Ashoka and Schwab Fellow, and now a mentor with TALLeaders, Anshu Gupta is one of the most original thinkers in the social sector today.

This episode is for anyone who leads, gives, works in the development space — or simply believes the world could be built more humanely.

Adversity doesn’t just test leaders—it reveals them. This episode dives into the critical role mindset plays in resilience, recovery, and sustained high performance.

Sherry Winn, two-time Olympian and executive leadership expert, sits down with Brian Allen, policy leader, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Optimized Outcome Solutions. Together, they explore how mental toughness, emotional intelligence, and belief systems shape outcomes in both leadership and life.

 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Mindset is the foundation of resilience under pressure—personally and professionally

• Leaders must embody belief before they can inspire it in others

• Recovery, growth, and performance all follow the same principle: disciplined thinking drives results

From real-world recovery stories to executive-level decision-making under pressure, this episode delivers actionable insights for leaders who want to perform at the highest level.

Guest: Brian Allen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-allen-274b55/)

Expert: Sherry Winn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-allen-274b55/)

Sound: Mahesh R.

Producer: Archita Puranik

This Mother’s Day, TALRadio brings you a heartfelt conversation on empowerment, resilience, and hope with Shikha Khanna, founder of MUM Empowerment Foundation.

In this special episode, we explore how underprivileged mothers and children can transform their lives through education, self expression, skill development, financial independence, and sustainable living. From storytelling and art to eco friendly livelihoods and nature based learning, this conversation highlights the importance of creating spaces where women and children can grow with dignity and confidence.

This episode is a reminder that empowering a mother means empowering an entire community. Tune in for an inspiring and meaningful Mother’s Day conversation filled with compassion, purpose, and positivity.

Guest: Shikha Khanna (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shikha-khanna-029756251/)

Website: www.mothersunited.in

Reach out to her at: [email protected]

Host/ Producer: Archita Puranik

Sound: Mahesh R.

In today’s business landscape, sustainability claims are under more scrutiny than ever. Companies are facing fines, investigations, and reputational damage for messaging that fails to meet regulatory standards.

In this episode of Business Influencers, Helen, founder of HN Communications, shares her journey from UK Parliament and corporate roles at Virgin Atlantic and Nissan to building a B Corp-certified sustainability communications consultancy.

Working with global brands such as Bosch, Heineken, Asahi, Nissan, and Aston Martin, Helen brings deep expertise in navigating the complex regulatory landscape around sustainability.

She also introduces Zena, an AI-powered pre-publication governance platform that helps organizations validate their sustainability content against key frameworks like the Green Claims Code, EU Green Claims Directive, CSRD, and ASA guidelines before it goes public.

This episode offers valuable insights for business leaders, marketers, and sustainability professionals looking to communicate responsibly, build trust, and stay ahead in an evolving regulatory environment.

Tune in to learn how to turn sustainability from a risk into a competitive advantage.

Expert: Helen Neal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-neal-02261129/)

Host: Chris Salem (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophersalem/)

Sound: Mahesh R.

Producer: Archita Puranik

Welcome to the very first episode of Things You Don’t Know Your Mind Can Do — a podcast series exploring the hidden powers of the human mind and the surprising ways it shapes our emotions, health, behavior, and everyday life.

In Episode 1, we dive into the 5 second breath reset and uncover how just 20 seconds of intentional breathing can interrupt the body’s stress response, calm the nervous system, and help release long held tension stored inside the body.

This episode also includes a live guided breathing exercise while explaining what happens inside the brain and body during moments of stress and calm.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or curious about how the mind truly works, this series is for you.

One breath. One shift. One new understanding of your mind.

Expert: Anu Krishna

Host: Madhavi

Sound: Mahesh R.

Producer: Archita Puranik