Mental Health Musings

Yellowcheer - Mental health

Mental Health Musings explores mental health through heartfelt poems, candid discussions with experts & mental health advocates. Deepen your understanding of mental health for yourself & support those around you. Mental Health Musings is selected by Feedspot in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on web & also in Top 10 in India Mental Health Podcast! Truly Grateful! As a NIMHANS certified lay counsellor, poet, mental health advocate, and marketing professional, I am passionate about mental health awareness. Insta: @yellowcheeryc My book: The Light at the Edges - https://amzn.eu/d/fEKU74q

  1. Unveiling the Inner Voice: 7 Poems for Women’s Mental Health

    MAR 26

    Unveiling the Inner Voice: 7 Poems for Women’s Mental Health

    Women's mental health explored through seven powerful poems of resilience, identity and self-discovery. The renditions of these poems are specially done by the poets themselves in their own way for Mental Health Musings podcast. This episode blends poetry with reflection, offering comfort, healing, and inspiration for women’s well-being.  Listen, reflect and listen again for they may nudge at your inner voice too.(The poems are part of She: Silk and Thunder anthology) The Poets - Jairam Seshadri is the author of Mantra Yoga and a few other books. The India Poetry Circle which he founded, his 3 dogs and coping with the Chennai heat all year round keep him on his toes. Sathya Venkatesh has a background in Economics and a passion for English. She teaches English to government school students and is interested in poetry, travel, painting, and Indian philosophy. Subha Bharadwaj is a mother turned environment activist to fight for a better planet for her children. She stumbled upon her teenage passion, POETRY with IPC during Madras Day and the Odyssey continues. Avantika Vijay Singh is a communications professional wearing multiple hats. She has a passion for poetry and believes poetry matters. She has edited several anthologies, and her poems have been published nationally and internationally. S. Sundar Rajan is a chartered accountant by profession and a poet/writer by passion. He is a nature lover, and he lives by his motto "Boundless Boundaries Beckon". Sindhu Vijayan Rammohan believes writing is that writing is both the best form of self-indulgence and a way to feel deeply connected with humanity. N. Ramamani Sampath is a poet, writer, educator and veena player with a passion for exploring the human experiences through words and music. Her poems have been widely anthologised. Her writing invites readers to contemplate their own journeys and the cycles of life. The Anthology: She: SILK AND THUNDER is an anthology published under the patronage of India Poetry Circle. The poems offer a kaleidoscopic perspective on Womanhood. ‘Womanhood’ courses through every poem giving readers a runway that gently slopes upward offering an easy entry into each poem. Get your copy at - https://amzn.in/d/05K4KnZN Do follow Mental Health Musings and share it with your circle. The better we are aware, the better we can take care of ourselves and those we love.  'Mental Health Musings' is currently on the Top 50 Best Mental Health podcasts and also on the Top 10 in India as featured by Feedspot. https://podcasts.feedspot.com/india_mental_health_podcasts/ Stay connected on Instagram @yellowcheeryc. Listen to 'Mental Health Musings' wherever you listen to audio podcasts, Spotify, Apple podcast etc

    28 min
  2. Navigating Life with Bipolar Disorder | Vijay Nallawala

    11/19/2025

    Navigating Life with Bipolar Disorder | Vijay Nallawala

    Navigating life with bipolar disorder - in conversation with Vijay Nallawala where he talks about his personal journey through bipolar disorder navigating through its complexities. In this candid conversation, Vijay Sir shares his personal journey with bipolar disorder, detailing the complexities of diagnosis, the impact of stigma, and the importance of support systems. He discusses the challenges faced in relationships and professional life, while also addressing men's mental health within the context of societal expectations. The conversation emphasizes the need for empathy, understanding, and the holistic approach to managing bipolar disorder. Vijay Nallawala Sir founded BipolarIndia in 2013, one of India’s first peer-led support communities for people with bipolar disorder. Inspired by his own recovery journey, he co-founded the Mental Health Support Foundation to empower and support people living with mental health conditions. With over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, he is also a speaker at international mental health conferences and has been avidly working towards breaking stigma and providing livelihood opportunities for persons with mental health challenges. Based in Mumbai, he continues to champion mental health awareness and inclusion in India. Timeline: 00:00 Understanding Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Journey 06:34 The Diagnosis: A Long Road to Recognition 14:24 Emotional Turmoil: The Impact of Stigma 20:56 Self-Talk and Internalized Stigma 26:49 Therapeutic Approaches: Medication and Holistic Healing 33:34 Navigating Relationships: Communication Challenges 38:00 Stable Relationships: Can They Exist? 38:31 Navigating Marriage with Bipolar Disorder 44:18 The Impact of Mental Health on Professional Life 49:58 Challenging Misconceptions about Bipolar Disorder 54:53 Advice for the Newly Diagnosed 01:03:23 Men's Mental Health and Societal Expectations 01:09:29 Understanding Comorbid Conditions Don't forget to follow Mental Health Musings, rate and share it with your circle. The better we are aware, the better we can take care of ourselves and those we love.  'Mental Health Musings' is currently featured on the Top 100 Best Mental Health podcasts and also on the Top 10 Best Mental Health podcasts India by Feedspot. https://podcasts.feedspot.com/india_mental_health_podcasts/ Stay connected on Instagram @yellowcheeryc. Listen to 'Mental Health Musings' wherever you listen to audio podcasts (bipolar disorder, mental health, stigma, relationships, support systems, men's mental health, personal journey, diagnosis, coping strategies, emotional well-being)

    1h 14m
  3. Understanding Anxiety | Padma Shri Dr C R Chandrashekar

    10/10/2025

    Understanding Anxiety | Padma Shri Dr C R Chandrashekar

    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 you can listen to, to understand Anxiety, let this be the one. What is anxiety, what are its symptoms, triggers, how does it appear in everyday life. What is its impact on health? What are anxiety disorders and how can they be identified, and what are the treatment options. Understand all of this in this podcast episode with Dr C R Chandrashekar Sir. Listen till the end for his message for this World Mental Health Day.Padma Shri Dr. C. R. Chandrashekar is a true pioneer in mental health care. Honored with the Padma Shri in 2024, his work continues to inspire change and break the stigma around mental health in India. A former senior professor of Psychiatry & Deputy Medical superintendent, NIMHANS, Bangalore, he is fondly known as the "People’s Psychiatrist". As a consultant & researcher for the World Health organization, he has contributed 70 plus scientific articles in international & national journals on mental health. He has authored 300+ books and continues his lifelong dedication to accessible psychiatry and public awareness for mental health. He established SAMADHANA Centre (free consultation centre for mental health) in 2007 & has treated 30,000 + people free of cost. In Prasanna Counseling Center, since 1980 over 1 lakh patients have received treatment free of cost from him. Dr. Chandrashekar is the recipient of numerous awards & honours, like the National Awards for popularizing Science by Government of India & University Grant Commission (U.G.C), Rajyotsava Award and more.#worldmentalhealthday This content is not designed to provide advice and should not be considered a replacement for professional mental health assistance. If you are in distress or worried about another person's mental well-being, please reach out to your local or national helpline or the nearest healthcare provider for help. Don't forget to follow Mental Health Musings, rate and share it with your circle. The better we are aware, the better we can take care of ourselves and those we love.  'Mental Health Musings' is currently on the Top 50 Best Mental Health podcasts and also on the Top 10 in India as featured by Feedspot. https://podcasts.feedspot.com/india_mental_health_podcasts/ Stay connected on Instagram @yellowcheeryc. Listen to 'Mental Health Musings' wherever you listen to audio podcasts

    57 min

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Mental Health Musings explores mental health through heartfelt poems, candid discussions with experts & mental health advocates. Deepen your understanding of mental health for yourself & support those around you. Mental Health Musings is selected by Feedspot in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on web & also in Top 10 in India Mental Health Podcast! Truly Grateful! As a NIMHANS certified lay counsellor, poet, mental health advocate, and marketing professional, I am passionate about mental health awareness. Insta: @yellowcheeryc My book: The Light at the Edges - https://amzn.eu/d/fEKU74q