Ambika Aruna Ganesh is a Life Coach, Facilitator and a Spiritual explorer. A resourceful and compassionate coach with 10 years+ experience and multidisciplinary skill set has worked with 500+ clients from across the world using mindfulness. Mindfulness is a way of operating peacefully in today’s VUCA world. She uses the framework of psychology, mindfulness and reference of ancient Indian modalities to bring the desired results and inculcate a sense of 'sukoon'- a sense of love, peace and purpose.To practice mindfulness dedicatedly, she lives in Tamil-Nadu with her Guru.

Here she is seen with Podcast host Ishaa Vinod Chopra whose approach extrapolates her lived experiences in mental health and applies it to education, mental health advocacy and multidisciplinary arts. She aims to foster empathy, positivity, and self-awareness while sparking mental health discussions and reducing stigmas by creating safe spaces for stigmatized conversations. In her Memoir ‘Finding Order in Disorder’ ; in lucid, simple prose, she addresses what it is like to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, how it affects interpersonal relationships, and how societal norms influence our understanding of and responses to mental health issues. As a Research Associate of a York Master’s Thesis documentary project titled ‘Unfinished,’ she explores her journey in mental health vis-à-vis multidisciplinary arts. She is currently the Founder & Executive Director of a nonprofit NGO titled: Finding Order in Disorder Foundation.

00:07 Reconnecting After a Long Time Catching up after years and reminiscing about shared experiences at SIMC.00:19 A Journey of Name and IdentityDiscussing a personal journey, including a spiritual transformation and name change.00:46 Adopting a New Identity Reflections on identity, self-discovery, and societal expectations.03:43 Challenges of Being a Celebrity Kid Exploring childhood, media attention, and overcoming personal struggles.04:42 The Healing Power of Dance Sharing experiences of learning and teaching Kathak as a spiritual and meditative journey.08:18 Life After Divorce Navigating therapy, yoga, and personal growth post-divorce.09:17 Mental Health and Societal Perceptions Addressing mental health stigma and challenges in different cultural contexts.10:57 Finding a Guru and New Beginnings Rediscovering purpose and teaching dance in Dalhousie.13:30 Starting Over in Toronto Moving back to Mumbai and eventually settling in Toronto.16:05 Meditation, Mindfulness, and Spiritual Growth Deep insights into meditation, mindfulness, and the unconditional awareness of breath.29:40 Navigating Abuse and Recovery Personal stories of breaking free from abusive relationships.35:25 Moving Cities and Starting Fresh Embracing new beginnings and the challenges of relocation.41:41 Mental Health Advocacy and Research Discussing the creation of ‘Finding Order in Disorder Foundation’ focused on mental health and social justice.57:52 The Power of Connection and Friendships Cherishing relationships and finding meaningful connections.52:50 Looking Ahead with Positivity Reflections on personal growth, goals, and the importance of staying resilient through the power of Kinship & Community