Happy & Human Seema Desai & Dinesh Melwani

Seema and Dinesh are back today with a duo episode, they’re reflecting back on their experience with the Happy and Human podcast so far, why it’s important to try and experiment with new things as adults, and more. Seema and Dinesh share how their views of learning have changed as they’ve gotten older and why it’s so crucial we continue to do things we find interesting outside of our professional lives. 


Links: 
Dinesh Melwani https://dineshmelwani.com/ IG @dineshmelwani
Seema Desai https://drseemadesai.com, IG @dr.seemadesai   
Happy and Human Podcast on IG @happyandhumanpodcast 

On today’s episode, Seema and Dinesh welcome Certified Conscious Parenting Coach, Mansi Parikh. They ask her all the questions you wanted to know but were afraid to ask around parenting, showing ourselves compassion, how our parents impact our parenting today, and more. Mansi shares how Concious Parenting is different from typical parenting styles, tips on combatting the parenting ego, and connecting with your children. 


Mansi is a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach with a background in Communications and Psychology. Her mission is to bring Purpose back to Parenting. Parenting is harder now than ever before and we have lost so much of the joy and passion behind what Parenthood can offer us. In working with her clients, Mansi is able to help her clients and community make sense of their parenting struggles and turn them into parenting successes.

Connect with Mansi: 
Website: http://www.coachingandcompassion.com/ 
Email: coachingandcompassion@gmail.com
IG: @coachingandcompassion

Links: 
Dinesh Melwani https://dineshmelwani.com/ IG @dineshmelwani
Seema Desai https://drseemadesai.com, IG @dr.seemadesai   
Happy and Human Podcast on IG @happyandhumanpodcast 

Seema and Dinesh are diving into the topic of yoga - specifically yoga therapy - in this episode with yoga therapist Melissa Shah. They’re having an enlightening conversation around yoga therapy, what it is, how it’s different from yoga, and why it can be beneficial to everyone. They’re sharing their own personal experiences around the impact of yoga and mindfulness and how to lean into resistance versus fighting it. There are so many practical tips in this episode you can easily implement into your own life. You won’t want to miss this conversation with special guest Melissa Shah! 
Melissa (she/they) deeply believes in applying the culture and teachings of yoga to bring to light the long standing disparities in wellness spaces. She is passionate about bringing yoga and Ayurveda back to its roots, and reclaiming representation within the wellness community. Originally from Munsee Lenape land (Queens, NY) she currently lives on Tongva, Chumash and Kizh land (Los Angeles) where she works to make yoga accessible through yoga therapy, mentoring yoga teachers, and mantra. Melissa also utilizes her background in public health to integrate yoga into schools and clinical settings. 


Learn more about Melissa: https://www.findyourbreath.net/
Melissa's Charity: https://www.findyourbreath.net/shop?tag=solidarity 


Links: 
Dinesh Melwani https://dineshmelwani.com/ IG @dineshmelwani
Seema Desai https://drseemadesai.com, IG @dr.seemadesai   
Happy and Human Podcast on IG @happyandhumanpodcast 

Seema and Dinesh welcome Nikhil Torsekar in today’s episode for a conversation centered around taking care of our mental and physical health, utilizing the tools we’ve been given, specifically breathwork. They dive into the benefits and methods to use when it comes to implementing breathwork and gratitude practices and why it’s so incredibly effective. Nikhil shares his transformative and inspiring experience in how it has enhanced his life and why he is so committed to sharing these practices with others.
Nikhil Torsekar is a podcast host, mental health advocate, healthcare marketing professional, and certified breathwork instructor. He and his wife Shelly Sood launched the Untether Your Life platform - which encompasses the podcast, an upcoming book and movie about their lived experience with mental illness, as well as courses on mindfulness and meditation. Nikhil has an MBA from the University of Chicago, and has worked at PwC, IBM, and many other leading organizations. His time in “the trenches” of corporate America provided him with an innate appreciation of how breathwork and mindfulness can combat the challenges of stress, burnout, and imbalance for high performers.
Learn more about Nikhil Torsekar: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untetheryourlife/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torsekar
Website: https://www.untetheryourlife.co/
Nikhil’s Charity: https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/

Links:
Dinesh Melwani https://dineshmelwani.com/ IG @dineshmelwani
Seema Desai https://drseemadesai.com, IG @dr.seemadesai   
Happy and Human Podcast on IG @happyandhumanpodcast 

In this episode, Seema and Dinesh are welcoming the incredible Mendhi and body art artist Neha Assar. She’s joining them for an enlightening conversation all about following your passions regardless of your age, family situation or career, and how to handle the fear that comes along with taking a chance on yourself. Neha shares her experience from engineering to artist and the lessons and amazing experiences she’s had along the way. They dive into the importance of pursuing passions and how it can actually lead to more success and fulfilmen than taking the “traditional route”. Don’t miss this conversation with Neha!
With artistic flare flowing through her veins, Neha Assar is destined to live and breathe art. Combining her limitless creativity and talent, Neha Assar has been adorning brides across the nation with bespoke ornate mehndi and body art since 1994 and is now opening doors to many opportunities that are leading to creative collaborations and bound breaking projects. Her mehndi art is now being translated onto various canvases such as sneakers, apparel, accessories, furniture, and dimensional wall art that encompasses the traditional art form with significant elements of Indian culture. 
The concepts used are original and the designs are expertly applied freehand, through inspired improvisation and alacrity. Neha Assar has become a celebrated and much sought after figure in the industry.
Her artwork has been recognized via various media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, NBC, Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Buzzfeed and many more. Neha Assar’s artwork has also been exhibited at LA Fashion Week, The Oscar Awards, The Emmy Awards, MTV Movie Awards, and The Grammy Awards. Her list of celebrity clients is ever-growing, already consisting of such names as SZA, Kylie Jenner, Drake, G-Eazy, Lebron James & Family, Shaquille O'Neal, to name a few.
Neha Assar’s invaluable experience and eclectic aesthetic for producing flawless custom designs are sure to leave her clients speechless! 
Connect with Neha - @NehaAssar (Instagram, TikTok, Threads, YouTube and X)
Neha’s Charity: https://teencanceramerica.org/

Links:
Dinesh Melwani https://dineshmelwani.com/ IG @dineshmelwani
Seema Desai https://drseemadesai.com, IG @dr.seemadesai   
Happy and Human Podcast on IG @happyandhumanpodcast 

Today we’re talking all things college, admissions, prep, and beyond, with college admissions consultant, Sheila AkBar. They dive into the parent’s perspective and where resources are best spent, as well as the prep and pressures future college students are facing and the way things have changed in recent years. Sheila shares what matters most in the college process and her insight into admissions and common misconceptions she sees from both parents and students. 
Sheila is President & COO of Signet Education, a full service education consulting company offering holistic support to teens and their families as they navigate high school and the college admissions process. Sheila's career spans financial services, academia, and entrepreneurship. She brings her significant business and academic experience to bear on her role at Signet, which includes speaking to clients to craft tailored solutions for their needs, managing the administrative team, and providing educational thought leadership for the company. Sheila holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Harvard University and two doctoral degrees from Indiana University.
Sheila's bright and uplifting perspective on college prep is changing the face of what it means to parent through the high-school-to-college years. With a deep belief in the successful partnership of parents and teens, her influence is affecting student after student and family after family to reach beyond their dreams to new levels of success. She and her team at Signet Education have seen more than 10K students' lives changed through meaningful academic mentorship.

Connect with Sheila:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar
Sheila’s Charity: https://www.joinclassaction.us/

Links:
Dinesh Melwani https://dineshmelwani.com/ IG @dineshmelwani
Seema Desai https://drseemadesai.com, IG @dr.seemadesai   
Happy and Human Podcast on IG @happyandhumanpodcast