Welcome to Wired & Wise Podcast. A podcast for parents who want to raise digitally aware teens! Join us on this enlightening journey where we empower you with the wisdom and knowledge needed to raise responsible, resilient, and tech-savvy teenagers. Whether you're a digital novice or a seasoned pro, Wired & Wise has something for every parent looking to thrive in the digital age. We sincerely request that you share the podcast with your friends and family members who are also parents of teenagers. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldn't be taken as diagnostic. If you need a diagnosis or specific guidance, please consult a professional psychologist.

Some relevant helplines

1. National cyber crime reporting portal- https://cybercrime.gov.in
2. Childline India: 1098. This helpline provides emergency assistance to children in need and is available 24/7.
3. Vandrevala Foundation Free counselling: +91-9999666555. Offers mental health support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
4. Aasra Helpline: +91-9820466726. Specialises in providing support to individuals dealing with suicide.
5. Snehi Helpline: Telephone:+91-9582208181; SMS:+91-9582208181. Focuses on providing emotional support to individuals in distress, especially adolescents.
6. iCall Helpline: 022-25521111 / 9152987821 or https://icallhelpline.org. Offers free telephone and email-based counselling services, to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, sexual orientation and issues, through a team of qualified and trained mental health professionals. 

In this episode, Dr. Mahima shares her perspective on digital parenting and psychology of kids. She also speaks about the challenges and benefits of the digital age for teens, some myths that you need to know about, and about the generational divide and the teen's quest for independence online. 

The expert on the show is Dr. Mahima Sahi. She is a renowned Psychologist with over 7 years experience and 2800+ hours in active therapy, specialising in adolescent mental health and parenting. Having served in pivotal roles, including Chief Psychologist at heyy, Singapore, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her extensive research and experience, aiming to empower parents and teens in navigating the complexities of the digital world. The show is hosted by Aniruddha Pawade who is an ex radio professional and a Podcaster. He runs his podcast company suprwork. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldn't be taken as diagnostic. If you need a diagnosis or specific guidance, please consult a professional psychologist.

Some relevant helplines

1. National cyber crime reporting portal- https://cybercrime.gov.in
2. Childline India: 1098. This helpline provides emergency assistance to children in need and is available 24/7.
3. Vandrevala Foundation Free counselling: +91-9999666555. Offers mental health support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
4. Aasra Helpline: +91-9820466726. Specializes in providing support to individuals dealing with suicide.
5. Snehi Helpline: Telephone:+91-9582208181; SMS:+91-9582208181. Focuses on providing emotional support to individuals in distress, especially adolescents.
6. iCall Helpline: 022-25521111 / 9152987821 or https://icallhelpline.org. Offers free telephone and email-based counselling services, to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, sexual orientation and issues, through a team of qualified and trained mental health professionals. 

Ever wondered what teens do on their phones? This episode will help you understand the digital life of a teenager, important aspects of their digital life that matter to them, what kind of digital content they consume, and what part should parents play in the digital life of teenagers. This and more on this episode of Wired & Wise.

The expert on the show is Dr. Mahima Sahi. She is a renowned Psychologist with over 7 years of experience and 2800+ hours in active therapy, specialising in adolescent mental health and parenting. Having served in pivotal roles, including Chief Psychologist at heyy, Singapore, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her extensive research and experience, aiming to empower parents and teens in navigating the complexities of the digital world. The show is hosted by Aniruddha Pawade who is an ex radio professional and a Podcaster. He runs his podcast company suprwork. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldn't be taken as diagnostic. If you need a diagnosis or specific guidance, please consult a professional psychologist.

Some relevant helplines

1. National cyber crime reporting portal- https://cybercrime.gov.in
2. Childline India: 1098. This helpline provides emergency assistance to children in need and is available 24/7.
3. Vandrevala Foundation Free counselling: +91-9999666555. Offers mental health support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
4. Aasra Helpline: +91-9820466726. Specializes in providing support to individuals dealing with suicide.
5. Snehi Helpline: Telephone:+91-9582208181; SMS:+91-9582208181. Focuses on providing emotional support to individuals in distress, especially adolescents.
6. iCall Helpline: 022-25521111 / 9152987821 or https://icallhelpline.org. Offers free telephone and email-based counselling services, to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, sexual orientation and issues, through a team of qualified and trained mental health professionals. 

This episode will answer your questions and doubts about the impact of screen time on teens: academic performance, sleep patterns, and social interactions. Dr. Mahima also shares her thoughts on increasing quality over quantity in the digital engagements of teens, significance of offline hobbies, and real-life success stories of screen-time management for teens.

The expert on the show is Dr. Mahima Sahi. She is a renowned Psychologist with over 7 years of experience and 2800+ hours in active therapy, specialising in adolescent mental health and parenting. Having served in pivotal roles, including Chief Psychologist at heyy, Singapore, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her extensive research and experience, aiming to empower parents and teens in navigating the complexities of the digital world. The show is hosted by Aniruddha Pawade who is an ex radio professional and a Podcaster. He runs his podcast company suprwork. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldn't be taken as diagnostic. If you need a diagnosis or specific guidance, please consult a professional psychologist.

Some relevant helplines

1. National cyber crime reporting portal- https://cybercrime.gov.in
2. Childline India: 1098. This helpline provides emergency assistance to children in need and is available 24/7.
3. Vandrevala Foundation Free counselling: +91-9999666555. Offers mental health support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
4. Aasra Helpline: +91-9820466726. Specializes in providing support to individuals dealing with suicide.
5. Snehi Helpline: Telephone:+91-9582208181; SMS:+91-9582208181. Focuses on providing emotional support to individuals in distress, especially adolescents.
6. iCall Helpline: 022-25521111 / 9152987821 or https://icallhelpline.org. Offers free telephone and email-based counselling services, to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, sexual orientation and issues, through a team of qualified and trained mental health professionals. 

Navigating the murky waters of Social Media always feels like a challenge to all parents. This episode will help parents understand the psychological needs of a teenager and how they behave in the real world because of the needs. We also talk about the  constant quest of teenagers for validation on social platforms. Dr. Mahima also talks about the importance of building digital literacy in the family and the need for digital detox. 

The expert on the show is Dr. Mahima Sahi. She is a renowned Psychologist with over 7 years of experience and 2800+ hours in active therapy, specialising in adolescent mental health and parenting. Having served in pivotal roles, including Chief Psychologist at heyy, Singapore, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her extensive research and experience, aiming to empower parents and teens in navigating the complexities of the digital world. The show is hosted by Aniruddha Pawade who is an ex radio professional and a Podcaster. He runs his podcast company suprwork. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldn't be taken as diagnostic. If you need a diagnosis or specific guidance, please consult a professional psychologist.

Some relevant helplines

1. National cyber crime reporting portal- https://cybercrime.gov.in
2. Childline India: 1098. This helpline provides emergency assistance to children in need and is available 24/7.
3. Vandrevala Foundation Free counselling: +91-9999666555. Offers mental health support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
4. Aasra Helpline: +91-9820466726. Specializes in providing support to individuals dealing with suicide.
5. Snehi Helpline: Telephone:+91-9582208181; SMS:+91-9582208181. Focuses on providing emotional support to individuals in distress, especially adolescents.
6. iCall Helpline: 022-25521111 / 9152987821 or https://icallhelpline.org. Offers free telephone and email-based counselling services, to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, sexual orientation and issues, through a team of qualified and trained mental health professionals.

Building open communication bridges in the family can do wonders for teenagers and parents alike. In this episode, Dr. Mahima talks about the ideal happy digital family and how communication flows within the unit. She also sheds light on respecting the privacy of teenagers, and shares a stepwise guide to effective communication! 

The expert on the show is Dr. Mahima Sahi. She is a renowned Psychologist with over 7 years of experience and 2800+ hours in active therapy, specialising in adolescent mental health and parenting. Having served in pivotal roles, including Chief Psychologist at heyy, Singapore, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her extensive research and experience, aiming to empower parents and teens in navigating the complexities of the digital world. The show is hosted by Aniruddha Pawade who is an ex radio professional and a Podcaster. He runs his podcast company suprwork. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldn't be taken as diagnostic. If you need a diagnosis or specific guidance, please consult a professional psychologist.

Some relevant helplines

1. National cyber crime reporting portal- https://cybercrime.gov.in
2. Childline India: 1098. This helpline provides emergency assistance to children in need and is available 24/7.
3. Vandrevala Foundation Free counselling: +91-9999666555. Offers mental health support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
4. Aasra Helpline: +91-9820466726. Specializes in providing support to individuals dealing with suicide.
5. Snehi Helpline: Telephone:+91-9582208181; SMS:+91-9582208181. Focuses on providing emotional support to individuals in distress, especially adolescents.
6. iCall Helpline: 022-25521111 / 9152987821 or https://icallhelpline.org. Offers free telephone and email-based counselling services, to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, sexual orientation and issues, through a team of qualified and trained mental health professionals.

This episode delves into the world of using digital tools for parenting. Dr. Mahima shares some useful tips and applications that can be used by parents to become informed digital parents. She also shares her thoughts on how to use digital tools to make interaction between parents and kids more effective & fun.

The expert on the show is Dr. Mahima Sahi. She is a renowned Psychologist with over 7 years of experience and 2800+ hours in active therapy, specialising in adolescent mental health and parenting. Having served in pivotal roles, including Chief Psychologist at heyy, Singapore, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her extensive research and experience, aiming to empower parents and teens in navigating the complexities of the digital world. The show is hosted by Aniruddha Pawade who is an ex radio professional and a Podcaster. He runs his podcast company suprwork. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldn't be taken as diagnostic. If you need a diagnosis or specific guidance, please consult a professional psychologist.

Some relevant helplines

1. National cyber crime reporting portal- https://cybercrime.gov.in
2. Childline India: 1098. This helpline provides emergency assistance to children in need and is available 24/7.
3. Vandrevala Foundation Free counselling: +91-9999666555. Offers mental health support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
4. Aasra Helpline: +91-9820466726. Specializes in providing support to individuals dealing with suicide.
5. Snehi Helpline: Telephone:+91-9582208181; SMS:+91-9582208181. Focuses on providing emotional support to individuals in distress, especially adolescents.
6. iCall Helpline: 022-25521111 / 9152987821 or https://icallhelpline.org. Offers free telephone and email-based counselling services, to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, sexual orientation and issues, through a team of qualified and trained mental health professionals.

This one tackles the elephant in the room! Online gaming and gaming in general is a constant that has parents and teenagers at loggerheads. In this episode we talk about gaming addiction, how to communicate with teenagers about their gaming habits, and some popular myths including the one about violent & aggressive games. We also explore the benefits of gaming! This and a lot more on this episode of Wired & Wise Podcast.

The expert on the show is Dr. Mahima Sahi. She is a renowned Psychologist with over 7 years of experience and 2800+ hours in active therapy, specialising in adolescent mental health and parenting. Having served in pivotal roles, including Chief Psychologist at heyy, Singapore, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her extensive research and experience, aiming to empower parents and teens in navigating the complexities of the digital world. The show is hosted by Aniruddha Pawade who is an ex radio professional and a Podcaster. He runs his podcast company suprwork. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldn't be taken as diagnostic. If you need a diagnosis or specific guidance, please consult a professional psychologist.

Some relevant helplines

1. National cyber crime reporting portal- https://cybercrime.gov.in
2. Childline India: 1098. This helpline provides emergency assistance to children in need and is available 24/7.
3. Vandrevala Foundation Free counselling: +91-9999666555. Offers mental health support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
4. Aasra Helpline: +91-9820466726. Specializes in providing support to individuals dealing with suicide.
5. Snehi Helpline: Telephone:+91-9582208181; SMS:+91-9582208181. Focuses on providing emotional support to individuals in distress, especially adolescents.
6. iCall Helpline: 022-25521111 / 9152987821 or https://icallhelpline.org. Offers free telephone and email-based counselling services, to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, sexual orientation and issues, through a team of qualified and trained mental health professionals.

We explore the cause Stress, Anxiety, Depression in teenagers. We also spend some time talking about teen relationships. Dr. Mahima also talks in detail about recognizing signs of digital-induced stress, anxiety, or depression in teens,  impact of online comparisons and seeking validation, and strategies & resources for parents to address these challenges.

The expert on the show is Dr. Mahima Sahi. She is a renowned Psychologist with over 7 years of experience and 2800+ hours in active therapy, specialising in adolescent mental health and parenting. Having served in pivotal roles, including Chief Psychologist at heyy, Singapore, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her extensive research and experience, aiming to empower parents and teens in navigating the complexities of the digital world. The show is hosted by Aniruddha Pawade who is an ex radio professional and a Podcaster. He runs his podcast company suprwork. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldn't be taken as diagnostic. If you need a diagnosis or specific guidance, please consult a professional psychologist.

Some relevant helplines

1. National cyber crime reporting portal- https://cybercrime.gov.in
2. Childline India: 1098. This helpline provides emergency assistance to children in need and is available 24/7.
3. Vandrevala Foundation Free counselling: +91-9999666555. Offers mental health support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
4. Aasra Helpline: +91-9820466726. Specializes in providing support to individuals dealing with suicide.
5. Snehi Helpline: Telephone:+91-9582208181; SMS:+91-9582208181. Focuses on providing emotional support to individuals in distress, especially adolescents.
6. iCall Helpline: 022-25521111 / 9152987821 or https://icallhelpline.org. Offers free telephone and email-based counselling services, to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, sexual orientation and issues, through a team of qualified and trained mental health professionals.

Ever wondered if your teenager is digitally resilient or not? We explore what it means and how to make kids more digitally resilient. We also talk about fostering a sense of digital responsibility, empathy, and preparing teens for potential digital future & pitfalls.

The expert on the show is Dr. Mahima Sahi. She is a renowned Psychologist with over 7 years of experience and 2800+ hours in active therapy, specialising in adolescent mental health and parenting. Having served in pivotal roles, including Chief Psychologist at heyy, Singapore, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her extensive research and experience, aiming to empower parents and teens in navigating the complexities of the digital world. The show is hosted by Aniruddha Pawade who is an ex radio professional and a Podcaster. He runs his podcast company suprwork. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldn't be taken as diagnostic. If you need a diagnosis or specific guidance, please consult a professional psychologist.

Some relevant helplines

1. National cyber crime reporting portal- https://cybercrime.gov.in
2. Childline India: 1098. This helpline provides emergency assistance to children in need and is available 24/7.
3. Vandrevala Foundation Free counselling: +91-9999666555. Offers mental health support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
4. Aasra Helpline: +91-9820466726. Specializes in providing support to individuals dealing with suicide.
5. Snehi Helpline: Telephone:+91-9582208181; SMS:+91-9582208181. Focuses on providing emotional support to individuals in distress, especially adolescents.
6. iCall Helpline: 022-25521111 / 9152987821 or https://icallhelpline.org. Offers free telephone and email-based counselling services, to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, sexual orientation and issues, through a team of qualified and trained mental health professionals.