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The AboutHer Show with Sangeeta Relan

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 Welcome to The AboutHer Show, where we spotlight remarkable women worldwide. I'm your host, Sangeeta Relan. Together, we celebrate extraordinary women, aiming to inspire, uplift and empower. On this podcast, we break stereotypes and embrace our true potential. We foster a supportive community for growth and mentorship. Get ready to be motivated and encouraged as we explore limitless possibilities. Join us as we highlight women's achievements from all walks of life. Welcome to AboutHer! www.aboutherbysangeeta.com www.instagram.com/aboutherwomen/ www.facebook.com/AboutHerSangeeta Relan Sozialwissenschaften
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  • S3E120: Vrushali Samant on Body Positivity, Book-to-Screen Adaptations & Being a Woman in Media

    S3E120: Vrushali Samant on Body Positivity, Book-to-Screen Adaptations & Being a Woman in Media
    Oct 16 2025
    In this episode, we speak with Vrushali Samant, author, director, and media professional, about her journey across books, films, and journalism. She shares what inspires her storytelling, the difference between novel and screenplay writing, and how life stages like motherhood influenced her career rhythm.We discuss body positivity, adapting books to screen, working in indie vs mainstream, and learning under Boman Irani’s Spiralbound. Vrushali also reflects on writing strong women, navigating personal responsibilities, and what’s next in her creative journey.🎧 Tune in for an honest, insightful, and inspiring conversation.For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/vrushali-samant/Chapters:(0:00) - IntroductionWelcome to a vibrant conversation with author, director, and media professional Vrushali Samant.(3:20) - What Draws Her to a StoryVrushali shares how she gravitates toward ideas and what shapes her genre choices.(5:09) - The Body Positivity SparkWhat led to her bestselling debut Can’t Die for Size Zero and writing for Marie Claire.(9:24) - From Page to ScreenOn two of her books being optioned and how screenwriting differs from novel-writing.(10:31) - Bena: Story Behind the Award-Winning ShortShe opens up about the inspiration behind Bena and winning Best Director at Berlin.(14:08) - Indie vs Mainstream: Creative ControlVrushali explores the differences in freedom and limitations across both spaces.(16:50) - Learning from Boman IraniInside her experience as a student at Spiralbound and the lessons it continues to offer.(19:06) - Writing Women AuthenticallyHow her journey as a woman has influenced the way she crafts female characters.(21:44) - Barriers in the Industry: A Personal PerspectiveVrushali discusses how her career pauses were shaped more by motherhood and family responsibilities than by industry roadblocks.(24:49) - Advice for Aspiring Women CreatorsVrushali offers valuable guidance for women wanting to write and create in India.(28:49) - Discovering New Creative JoysA creative field she didn’t expect to enjoy—but now loves.(30:33) - Her Writing RitualsDoes she have a method to the creative madness? We find out.(31:56) - One Thing to Her Younger SelfWords of wisdom to her younger self and a sneak peek into what's next.(35:51) - Rapid FireBooks, characters, guilty pleasures, and more—Vrushali answers with flair.Follow The About Her Show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For any other queries, you could email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠web.abouther@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Disclaimer:Guest views are their own. We don't endorse or take responsibility for their opinions on our podcasts and platforms.#VrushaliSamant #WomenInMedia #BodyPositivity #BookToScreen #AuthorLife #IndianFilmmaker
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    42 Min.
  • S3E119: Breaking the Stigma: A World Mental Health Day Special with Dr. Amrit Pattojoshi & Dr. Aninda Sidhana

    S3E119: Breaking the Stigma: A World Mental Health Day Special with Dr. Amrit Pattojoshi & Dr. Aninda Sidhana
    Oct 9 2025
    On this special World Mental Health Day episode, we bring together two powerful voices in mental health: Dr Amrit Pattojoshi, a leading neuropsychiatrist, and Dr Aninda Sidhana, an experienced mental health professional. Together, they unpack the stigma that still surrounds mental health, explore the gender differences in seeking care, and share insights into how advances in psychiatry and therapy are reshaping treatment. They also dive into the role of families, workplaces, and society at large in building supportive environments, discuss the unique challenges facing the youth today, and call for systemic reforms to make mental health care more accessible. The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire round offering practical and inspiring takeaways.For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/breaking-the-stigma/Chapters:(0:00) - IntroductionA warm welcome and introduction of Dr Amrit Pattojoshi and Dr Aninda Sidhana.(2:40) - Brain Science & Mental HealthDr Pattojoshi on how neuroscience is shaping modern psychiatric treatments.(5:25) - Personal Journey into Mental HealthDr Sidhana shares what inspired her to enter the field of mental health.(7:27) - Breaking StigmaThe forms of stigma people still face when seeking mental health support.(13:58) - Gender & Mental HealthHow men and women differ in accessing and receiving mental health care.(20:48) - Advances in PsychiatryDr Pattojoshi discusses new approaches and technologies transforming treatment.(27:27) - Power of ConversationsWhy therapeutic dialogue and counselling remain central to healing.(30:00) - Common MisconceptionsAddressing widespread myths and misunderstandings about mental health.(39:53) - Workplaces & WellbeingThe responsibility organisations carry in safeguarding mental health.(46:08) - Families as AlliesHow family support can make or break an individual’s healing journey.(50:49) - Mental Health & YouthThe biggest challenges faced by today’s younger generation.(56:47) - Systemic ChangeWhat policies, healthcare, and education must do to improve accessibility.(66:44) - World Mental Health Day MessageFinal reflections and key advice for listeners on prioritising mental well-being.(68:41) - Rapid-Fire RoundQuick, insightful answers on myths, habits, and hopes for the future.Follow The About Her Show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For any other queries, you could email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠web.abouther@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Disclaimer:Guest views are their own. We don't endorse or take responsibility for their opinions on our podcasts and platforms.#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #BreakingTheStigma #MindWellness #BrainAndMind #TherapyTalk #PsychiatryAndCare #MentalHealthAwareness
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  • S3E118: Breaking Silence: Uttama Kirit Patel on Writing, Womanhood & Rebellion

    S3E118: Breaking Silence: Uttama Kirit Patel on Writing, Womanhood & Rebellion
    Oct 2 2025
    In this episode, I sit down with author and editor Uttama Kirit Patel to talk about her powerful debut novel, Shape of an Apostrophe. We explore the story of Leena Solanki, a woman who never wanted children, now pregnant and grappling with grief, family expectations, and difficult choices. I loved unpacking the themes of motherhood, silence, cultural taboos, and the weight of obedience in South Asian families.Uttama shares how her own journey, across three continents and twelve cities, influenced her writing, why she founded South Asian Parent, and how she confronts uncomfortable truths through her storytelling. From the symbolic title to the emotional heartbeat of the book, this conversation is honest, sharp, and unforgettable.For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/uttama-kirit-patel/Chapters:(0:00) - IntroductionA warm welcome to a conversation with writer and editor Uttama Kirit Patel, centred around her debut novel, Shape of an Apostrophe.(3:00) - What Sparked the Idea of the BookUttama shares the seed moment that gave birth to her story .(5:49) - Exploring Motherhood & Breaking TaboosWhy she chose to tackle motherhood, autonomy, and cultural obedience and how the book subverts typical narratives.(8:42) - Setting the Stage in an Opulent DubaiThe choice of Dubai as a backdrop, and how the place becomes a character in the story of power and control.(10:49) - The Title: Shape of an ApostropheThe meaning behind the book’s intriguing title, and what an apostrophe symbolises in Lina’s life.(12:13) - Her Journey as a WriterFrom consulting and journalism to writing fiction, Uttama opens up about making writing her home.(15:00) - Founding South Asian ParentCreating a platform for voices kept in the dark, and how it became a place to unpack identity and silence.(20:24) - How Geography & Displacement Shape VoiceTwelve cities. Three continents. One writer. How moving shaped her lens on belonging and creativity.(23:13) - Between Tradition and AutonomyNavigating the push and pull of culture, especially for women raised to obey but yearning to break free.(28:32) - Why It’s Hard to Talk About Women Who Don’t Want ChildrenA powerful take on maternal expectations, and why choice still feels like rebellion for many women.(33:03) - Suppressing the Self to Keep the PeaceHow Uttama grappled with self-silencing, and what breaking that silence has looked like in her life.(38:19) - Truths Unearthed Through WritingWhat the writing process revealed about identity, family, and the quiet rebellion of storytelling.(43:16) - The One Sentence She Wants You to CarryThe line from Shape of an Apostrophe that holds its emotional core, the one she hopes you underline.(45:30) - Rapid Fire RoundA fun, fast-paced wrap-up featuring apostrophe peeves, literary dinner guests, guilty pleasures, and truths untold.Follow The About Her Show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For any other queries, you could email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠web.abouther@...
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