What do a street dog, a tired father, and a penguin in -60° have in common?
This episode isn’t just about parenting — it’s about the kind of love that doesn’t need words, rewards, or even recognition.
It’s about what we inherit, what we carry, and what we forget to question.
If you think you know what parenthood means… listen again.
We spend so much of our lives chasing respect from others — only to lose respect for ourselves in the process.
This episode dives deep into the paradox of respect.
If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or not enough, this episode will stir your heart, challenge your beliefs, and remind you of one powerful truth — you don’t need to earn respect, you just need to stop giving it away.
Listen in!
What if you’ve been living someone else’s dream?
What if your success feels empty?
What if your truth has been buried beneath roles, routines, and fear?
Are you really living… or just surviving?
And if you had the chance—would you start again?
This episode will make you ask the questions you’ve been avoiding.
And it might just change everything.
Listen now. If you’re ready to remember who you are.
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You’ve tried loving yourself — but something still feels off.
Maybe… it’s because you skipped the most important step.
In this gentle, heart-opening episode, discover why self-love fails without self-friendship — and how to rebuild the most important relationship in your life: the one with you.
This isn’t self-help.
It’s self-connection.
Press play. Begin again.
Awkward Talks launches its powerful new segment, "Veteran’s Talk", where veterans break the silence on topics that matter.
In this opening episode, Col Arun Iyer—a decorated Special Forces officer, Author, NLP , TA Practitioner and Life Coach—shares how he turned his inner battle against smoking into a mission.
From personal struggle to helping others quit in just 14 days, this story is about more than quitting—it's about reclaiming strength, purpose, and pride.
Know more at https://transforminds.in
40 plus is a time of transition, especially for women. They undergo changes physiologically, mentally, emotionally.
Often, society marginalizes them, pushing them to feel neglected, unwanted, disrespected... thinking they have become 'less'.
But the opposite is the truth.
Women blossom into their powers in their 40s. They know who they are, their values are in place and their focus is steadfast and when given the opportunity, they shine.
I had the fortune to moderate a session of incredible women at The Projekt 40's May 2025 session. They were a picture of poise and strength, passion and purpose.
You can get insights and updates about The Projekt 40 from:
https://linktr.ee/TheProjeKT40
I’m a proud veteran, and this podcast is my tribute to the greatest force in the world — The Indian Armed Forces.
I take you on a fact-driven journey through the evolution, strength, and spirit of our military. No emotional stories — just verified history, strategic milestones, and the unshakeable pride that every Indian must feel.
If you stand for Bharat, this episode is for you. Jai Hind !!
We keep hearing about live in partners getting murdered.
Naturally it's easy to form opinions about "this kind" of relationships especially in India.
Have you ever tried to find out the nuances of it? Maybe you are young and you are considering one. Maybe you are a parent of a young adult who may be considering one.
We need to get educated about Live in relationships instead of forming blanket opinions.
This podcast is all about that...
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Some conversations are awkward, but they’re the ones we need to have. This episode dives into a topic we usually avoid. Maybe it's time to challenge norms and force us to rethink what we’ve been taught.
It’s time to break silence, question the status quo, and reflect on things we often take for granted.
In this episode, you might find answers, or you might leave with even more questions, but one thing’s certain—you won’t see things the same way after this.
Ready to uncover some truths and spark new thoughts? Tune in and let’s start this conversation together.
Please do share your comments on this episode!
Well, I have been told so many times that money cannot buy happiness. Instead of carrying it through my life, I decided to question it.
Is it really true that money cannot buy happiness?
Listen to the episode and then you tell me :)
It is rightly said... "The road to hell is paved with good intentions".
Sharenting is a classic proof of this statements. In our eagerness to share about our kids and their achievements and milestones, we could be putting our children at risk. At times, very grave ones.
Are you one of them? Listen and find out more!
Should women be in entertainment industry? Why not! Right? Behind the glitz and glamour, there is also a dark side.
This episode draws inspiration from the "Justice Hema Committee Report" that has come out regarding women in malayalam film industry.
Listen in to know all about it.
In this episode, we journey through the painful topic of sibling rivalry.
We will explore the hidden battles, the lifelong impacts, and the journey toward healing.
Let's uncover the roots of our sibling conflicts and find the strength to mend broken bonds.
Join us as we explore how this age-old practice of unfairly blaming individuals manifests in our professional and personal lives.
From the new guy at work to the youngest sibling at home, no one is safe from being the fall guy. We discuss the psychological roots of scapegoating, its impacts on mental health and relationships, and provide actionable strategies to prevent and address it.
Listen in to know more...
I am a coach and a good one. I help people process their childhood traumas and other difficult experiences that they may have experienced in their lives.
Even I did not realize that I have been through multiple situations of Adult-Onset Trauma in my own life.
Most of us have been through this in the past few years but may not even be aware of this.
Listen in to know more...
Beta, Shaadi Karlo
Such a standard line is it right? Once someone reaches a 'marriageable age', the society and uncles and aunties falls over themselves to get people married. But let us think, does a wedding have to be the ultimate reason for happiness?
Drawing from personal experiences and societal influences, we examine the notion of "happily ever after" portrayed in Disney movies, familial narratives, and cultural norms.
Is it right to force our kids to get married?
As a parenting coach, I always tell parents that it's not just enough that you love your children. They should feel the love from you, their parents.
However, some parents confuse showing love with making the children happy always. They feel that the child feels loved only when they are happy, and all their challenges are removed by the parents.
This is not only unhealthy but can have long term ill effects even into their adulthood.
Listen in to know more about this!
We are the most populated country in the world. Yet, an epidemic of Loneliness is sweeping through India.
What and why is this happening? Why are we hearing more and more stories of people slipping into social isolation, leading to adverse effects on mental health?
In this podcast I deep dive into this epidemic. The causes, the most affected demographics and most importantly, what we can do about it.
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This episode was one of the toughest for me to record.
I had to stop several times to collect my emotions while recording this because the topic is personal, is emotional and is sensitive.
I talk about caring for aging parents and about how the guardians of our lives are now in need of support.
And how, one day you suddenly become THE caregiver.
I talk about the love, challenges, and quiet sacrifices behind caring for the elderly. The challenges are many and fraught with emotions, guilt and heart wrenching decisions.
This is about me and each one of you, who have parents who are growing old and are in need of care, patience and tonnes of love.
Please do rate our podcast if you like it. Do share with others !
In moments of conflict, pride, or overwhelming love for our daughter, I instinctively turn to my wife, sharing every parenting high and low. This unity makes me deeply admire single parents' incredible strength and resilience. How do they navigate parenting's challenges and joys alone?
In this episode, we talk about the tough parts and the strong parts of raising kids alone in India.
Please do share this with the Single Parents you know.
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