Mental Health Musings
Episodes
Unveiling the Inner Voice: 7 Poems for Women’s Mental Health
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Women's mental health explored through seven powerful poems of resilience, identity and self-discovery. The renditions of these poems are specially do...
A Penguin & Knowing Yourself
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The image of a lone penguin walking through endless snow has been making news. But did it matter to the penguin what others thought? Ask these fundam...
Feeling the holiday cheer or feeling lonely?
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to a close, the holiday season can bring a whirlwind of excitement, yet it can also amplify feelings of loneliness and isolation. Wh...
Navigating Life with Bipolar Disorder | Vijay Nallawala
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating life with bipolar disorder - in conversation with Vijay Nallawala where he talks about his personal journey through bipolar disorder naviga...
Understanding Anxiety | Padma Shri Dr C R Chandrashekar
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety and how to manage it in today's fast paced life.In conversation with Padma Shri Dr C R Chandrashekar Sir. If there's just one thing yo...
Walk for your Mental Health
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is the simplest form of exercise that does so much good for your mental health. Here's a small nudge for you to go on that stroll :).I hav...
1 min thought interception - Rain
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 1-minute thought interception (rain). Listen in for just 60 secs. Might help you visualize something calming and take off the stress in the moment. ...
1 min thought interception - Happy
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 1-minute thought interception (happy moments). Listen in for just 60 secs. Might help you visualize something calming and take off the stress in the...
1 min thought interception - Forest
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 1-minute thought interception (walk in the forest). Listen in for just 60 secs. Might help you visualize something calming and take off the stress i...
Embracing Emotions: A Poetic Reflection
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The episode is a poetic reflection on embracing emotions. All emotions have a function. They help us express our likes and dislikes and are like our ...
Poetry and Mental Wellbeing
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Poetry offers significant benefits for mental wellbeing, and in this episode, I explore the reasons why. Regardless of whether or not you have experie...
A Conversation of Hope with Chitra Paul: Autism, Mental Health & Caregiving
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Conversations of Hope series showcases personal stories from individuals sharing their own journeys with mental health.This episode features a con...
A Conversation of Hope with Ravi Valluri: Winning over Addiction
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Conversations of Hope series showcases personal stories from individuals about their own experiences with mental health. This episode features a c...
Recap 2024 | Mental Health Musings
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last year mental health musings hosted heart to heart conversations with experts on topics important for our understanding of mental health. A short ...
Genetics of Mental Health | Dr Suhas Ganesh
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to a mind opening conversation with Dr Suhas Ganesh on Genetics of Mental Health. From understanding what genes are to how does genetics impa...
Meaning of Life
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the meaning of life. Have you ever found yourself wondering about this? Or does it seem irrelevant to think about it? We look at some perspect...
Yoga and Mental Health | Dr Bhavit Bansal
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to the conversation with Dr Bhavit Bansal wherein we delve into the integrative approach to Mental Health and try to understand how Yoga fits ...
Of Mental Health Helplines & Seeking Support | Dolly Sharma
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We delve into mental health helplines and broader thoughts on seeking support, mental health perspectives, misconceptions and a lot more with the won...
What is Mindfulness? | Shilpa Tambe
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unravelling Mindfulness with Ms Shilpa Tambe. What is mindfulness, how does it help one's mental well-being, the challenges, the science behind it...
The Thing about Hope (Part 2)
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We need hope to survive and the good news is it is a skill that can be developed and it is possible to rediscover hope as revealed by numerous researc...
The Thing about Hope (Part 1)
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all need hope, and we all lose the sense of hope from time to time. But the good news is hope is always out there and we got to look for it. Resear...
An Entrepreneur's Perspective on Work Stress | Prithvi Raj Tejavath
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prithvi delves into his personal journey as an entrepreneur, reflecting on the challenges of stress he encountered vis a vis the demanding work sett...
What is Depression? | Dr Harkishan Mamtani
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We try to understand the universe of depression in this episode with Dr Harkishan Mamtani. The conversation demystifies depression and will help str...
How Communication Can Enhance Our Mental Well-Being | Sarika Singh
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Be it better expressing ourselves, building and nurturing relationships, wading through social anxiety, how can effective communication help us enhanc...
Is Crying Good?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we cry? And what happens if we don't? There is a science behind those innocent tears.
Pursuit of Happiness
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One's pursuit of happiness is a personal journey but you have the power to find it.
Limits Exist in the Mind
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to miss out on so many things because we give in to our self doubts. Try taking a step beyond them, give yourself a chance to experience the g...
A Conversation of Hope with Gowri: Winning over Depression
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to stories of hope of people amongst us who are striving to overcome their mental health issues.Gowri opens up to share her own mental health s...
The Weekend Blues
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's Monday blues but there's also weekend blues. Got 2 mins? There are a lot of small things one can do that can help manage them. Stay c...
Feeling Lonely?
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a loneliness epidemic around us in spite of the ability to be super connected due to technology. Small and simple ways to overcome some feeli...
A Conversation of Hope with Ishita: Winning over Anxiety
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to stories of hope of people amongst us who are striving to overcome their mental health issues and breaking down barriers to talking about men...
A Conversation of Hope with Apoorva: Winning over Anxiety
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to stories of hope of people amongst us who are striving to overcome their mental health issues and breaking down barriers to talking about men...
Gratitude
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look at how something as simple as being grateful can help. Gratitude can have a variety of psychological and emotional benefits. Stay connected o...
A Conversation of Hope with Sindhuri: Winning over Depression
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to stories of hope of people amongst us who are striving to overcome their mental health issues.Sindhuri Kollamuri opens up to share her own me...
Take a Pause
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It helps rather it is important to take a pause and reflect on your thoughts, feelings, your learnings, your achievements, your challenges, highs and ...
I am Fine
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A short poem. We often rather always show al is well when it is actually not and this in long term affects our mental health adversely with stress and...
Self Love - I am my favourite
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Self love is important for your mental health. It's all about accepting yourself fully along with your imperfections and prioritizing your well being
Emotional Suppression
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We often push away our emotions, do not adequately express them. Long term avoidance is not good for mental health. There are ways you can cope withou...
When you don't feel like smiling
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This might help you smile today:)
The Gift
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A small poem to give direction when you feel low :). #mentalhealthmatters
The butterfly hug
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Butterfly hug is when you spread your arms and hug yourself
Depression...But
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a poem about a person going through depression and yet how he tries to overcome it everyday. Stay connected on Instagram @yellowcheeryc
Anxiety is not Me
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety does not define you. It is not who you are. A small poem.. Stay connected on Instagram @yellowcheeryc
Anxiety...
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a small poem on anxiety and how you have the power within to battle it out..#mentalhealth Stay connected on Instagram @yellowcheeryc