Detangle by Kinjal

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Detangle is a podcast created by health psychologist and writer, Dr Kinjal Goyal. Each episode is a conversation with an expert in their field, as they dive deep into their journerys and experiences. The conversations are full of insight and a great way to hear, first hand, how the mind plays a pivotal role in almost everything that we do. The guests range from doctors, to writers, to those in entertainment and of course, those from mental health fields. 

  1. Detangle with Mohit Suri

    FEB 19

    Detangle with Mohit Suri

    The question that changes everything sounds disarmingly simple: could you live without this person? From that single fulcrum, we unpack love, ego, memory, and courage with filmmaker Mohit Suri, whose Saiyaara has resonated across age groups and timelines. We talk about the moments that turn pride into care, why a forgotten name can cut deeper than public failure, and how a single tear can tell a whole story. We walk through how love travels across mediums; letters, phone calls, texts, social DMs, yet speaks the same language in the body. Mohit shares why he cast fresh faces to meet today’s audience where they are, how he resists patronizing Gen Z, and why outgrowing your own benchmarks beats chasing anyone else’s. Music takes center stage as we explore why certain melodies live on: they anchor us to first rains and first kisses, proving that memorable art lives in the heart, not just the head. Alzheimer’s becomes a delicate thread, handled with research and restraint. The film isn’t about the disease so much as the ache around it; the vanishing rituals, the slipping names, the fear of becoming unrecognizable to the person you love. We connect memory with music’s power to retrieve what time erodes, and we linger on the bravest line a hero can say: “Help me.” That confession pushes back against hyper-independence and makes room for honest dependence as a sign of strength. We also face the double edge of social media, why real touch still beats perfect feeds, and how imperfect takes often feel truer than flawless ones. The conversation closes with a practical ‘mental first aid box’ : find the one person you can be fully yourself with, guard your physical health to protect your mind, and know the difference between a healthy low and a clinical spiral. If love, music, and memory matter to you, this one will stay. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and tell us: what’s your simplest definition of love? Follow on Instagram @detangle_by_kinjal

    43 min
  2. Detangle with Dr Harish Shetty

    FEB 17

    Detangle with Dr Harish Shetty

    What if the real fix for rising anxiety isn’t more hustle, but more human connection? We sit down with eminent psychiatrist Dr. Harish Shetty to map the sweeping changes in Indian mental health; from moving care back into families to building true multidisciplinary teams, and the stubborn gaps that still block access in elite hospitals and workplaces. The throughline is urgent and hopeful: disconnection is making us sick, and practical reconnection can help us heal. Across a lively, story-rich episode, we discuss how legal reforms like the Mental Health Act and the decriminalization of suicide reshaped rights, why stigma still persists in places, and how support groups quietly outperform expectations with fewer relapses and stronger daily functioning. Dr. Shetty makes a compelling case for people-first care: psychiatrists, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational and speech therapists, and social workers working as equals, meeting patients where they live, not just where we bill. We also explore culture and tech with clear eyes. Films can teach at scale, while social media can either prey on loneliness or act as the science journal of the common person, carrying weekly, stigma-busting posts from all of us. AI chatbots may soothe in the short term but can’t replace intimacy or safety, especially for those in crisis. Instead, Dr. Shetty outlines a layered ecosystem, from befrienders and ambassadors to therapists and psychiatrists-that scales human contact. Along the way, we blend Western therapies with yoga, Vipassana, and local rituals learned in disaster zones, showing how cultural competence builds trust and lasting change. Stay to the end for a simple 'mental first aid box' you can build today - safe friends, a good book, honest venting, long walks, and elemental rituals that reset the nervous system. If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who needs perspective, subscribe for more people-first mental health, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so we can keep the dialogue growing. Follow on Instagram @detangle_by_kinjal

    33 min
  3. Detangle with Prof Somak Raychaudhury

    FEB 12

    Detangle with Prof Somak Raychaudhury

    Wonder starts with a telescope, but it takes a lifetime to turn that wonder into breakthroughs; and a new way to teach. We sit down with an astrophysicist and academic leader whose path runs from Oxford and Cambridge to NASA’s Chandra project, from mountaintop observatories to the helm of major Indian institutions. His story captures a pivotal shift: India’s rise in fundamental science, and the belief that world-class research can flourish at home in India when curiosity meets policy, funding, and shared purpose. Our conversation moves from galaxies to classrooms, asking how to prepare students for an unknowable future. Instead of locking into a narrow track early, we explore a model that builds breadth first; critical thinking, great books, psychology, environmental science, quantitative reasoning, so learners can later choose with insight and connect ideas across fields. A standout example is a course on 'Time' taught across biology, physics, and psychology, revealing how clocks, bodies, and minds shape our daily experience as much as the age of the universe shapes our cosmic story. We also discuss how modern research actually works: collaboration over isolation, thousand-author papers, and the pandemic’s crash course in global problem-solving. AI enters as both accelerator and a hazard, brilliant at routine tasks yet unreliable without careful prompts, verification, and ethics. The real edge for students is not speed but critical thinking: framing questions, judging sources, and knowing when to go from summaries to source texts. On the personal side, we reflect on resilience, parenting, and the small rituals that form a mental first aid kit, music, images, and simple activities that steady the mind. If this conversation sparks new questions about learning, leadership, or how science gets done, share it with someone who is rethinking education. Subscribe for more thoughtful episodes, and leave a review to help others find the show. Follow on Instagram @detangle_by_kinjal

    45 min
  4. Detangle with Shreya Ghodawat

    FEB 5

    Detangle with Shreya Ghodawat

    What if the fastest way to move people on climate isn’t another chart, but a story that makes them feel? We sit down with sustainability strategist and climate advocate Shreya Ghodawat to trace how empathy, identity, and everyday choices can shift the future; starting inside each of us. Shreya’s journey begins with animals as neighbours and monsoon floods as a seasonal reality, then pivots on a single lecture that reframed dairy as marketing rather than nutrition. That insight sent her into deep research and on-the-ground visits that exposed industry practices many of us never see. From there, we dig into the psychology: why statistics can numb us, how relatable visuals and rescue stories cut through, and how local impacts-heat, pollution, drought-turn distant warnings into urgent, personal stakes. We explore sustainability as an inner shift that naturally reshapes what we buy and wear. Think bamboo over polyester, cruelty-free beauty, organic or reusable period care, and a return to local seasonal food that’s better for our bodies and communities. Shreya breaks down defensiveness around change; how culture, identity, and cognitive dissonance fuel resistance, and offers a gentler path forward rooted in empathy, not shame. The frame flips from sacrifice to abundance: stepping away from leather and ghee doesn’t erase joy; it opens room for pride in pineapple or mushroom leather and plant-forward comfort foods we’ve loved for generations. Parents and educators will find practical ideas for raising empathy without fear: trade zoos for parks, choose ethical wildlife experiences, and use immersive tools that show animals in their habitats. We also talk about using social media with discernment, curating for learning and connection while resisting trends that prey on insecurity, and building a mental first aid box of loved ones, nature, movement, and yes, the occasional joyful vegan dessert. If you’ve felt eco-anxious, this conversation offers agency. If you’ve felt judged, it offers grace. Subscribe, share with someone who’s on the fence, and leave a review with the one change you’re ready to make this week. Let’s move from numbers to stories; and from stories to action. Follow on Instagram @detangle_by_kinjal

    43 min
  5. Detangle with Javed Akhtar Sahab

    JAN 30

    Detangle with Javed Akhtar Sahab

    What if you could hold a crowd without a single cheap trick? We sit with Javed Akhtar Sahab to map the winding road from assistant director ambitions to a life built on sentences that sing. The story isn’t mythic; it’s practical; debate notes turned into letters, small rewrites on film sets, ghostwritten gags, and the gradual recognition that words were the real vocation. We dig into the ethics of clarity: how the same values speak different dialects depending on who’s listening. Javed Sahab explains something crucial - mass appeal doesn’t require vulgarity- and shows how attention is earned with structure, stakes, and rhythm. Deadlines become a surprising muse, revealing how urgency can kindle discipline when inspiration fails. Then the lens tightens on craft: the illusion of ease in songwriting and poetry, the patient drills no one sees, and the way a single word carries an entire neighborhood of memories into the listener’s mind. There’s sharp honesty here too. A self-described hardcore feminist, Javed Sahab shares why writing women-centered stories has been a struggle, tracing it to a childhood surrounded by strong, empowered women and a late awareness of domestic violence. That candor opens a larger look at mental first aid; how to name sharp traumas, how to notice slow-burn pain that stains the days, and when professional help is the wiser tool. We close by uniting passion and precision: poetry as the music of language, music as mathematics, and the creative paradox that demands both surrender and surgery. If you care about lyric writing, screenwriting, public speaking, or simply choosing better words, this conversation hands you a durable toolkit: read widely, memorize masters, respect the audience, and let the right kind of fear focus your work. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who writes, and leave a review with your favorite line; you’ll help others find the conversation and keep the craft alive. Follow on Instagram @detangle_by_kinjal

    42 min
  6. Detangle with Laksheeta Govil

    JAN 25

    Detangle with Laksheeta Govil

    A painted pair of sneakers started it, but the real story is how a classic Indian jutti learned to move with modern life. We sit down with Laksheeta, founder of Fizzy Goblet, to explore how comfort became a promise, why craft stayed at the center, and how risk, play, and rigour can coexist inside one growing brand. From early pop-ups to Shopify-first launches, she unpacks the experiments that worked, the ones that didn’t, and the mindset that kept her building. We go deep into design choices, reengineering bite-prone juttis with better materials and padding, then evolving them into jutti sneakers and loafers that slip into office days and wedding nights. Laksheeta explains how she draws the line between tradition and disruption, marrying heritage techniques like mukesh and zardozi with denim, tie-dye, and unexpected silhouettes. Her dance background shows up in resilience and leadership: the discipline to show up daily, the courage to decide without waiting for universal consensus, and the steady practice of protecting creative headspace through quiet mornings and team-powered ideation. There’s a bigger impact, too. Long partnerships with artisans have helped small workshops grow into stable businesses, strengthening a once-fragile ecosystem. The result is sustainability that feels human: livelihoods expanded, heritage skills valued, and products designed to last. We also talk about the new Indian consumer, curious, values-led, and fluent in personal storytelling, and how pricing can blend aspiration with access so beauty isn’t exclusive. Along the way, you’ll hear a candid take on trusting your aesthetic voice, avoiding decision paralysis, and building a mental first aid box for the hard days. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves design and craft, and leave a quick review; your words help more curious listeners find us. Follow on Instagram @detangle_by_kinjal

    29 min
  7. Detangle with Seema Lokhandwala

    11/16/2025

    Detangle with Seema Lokhandwala

    What if the forest is speaking and we’ve simply been listening at the wrong frequency? We sit down with engineer-turned-conservationist Seema Lokhandwala, whose team built an AI system that detects infrasonic elephant rumbles to prevent deadly human–elephant encounters. The story winds from a childhood spark to field-tested tech, revealing how empathy, culture, and careful design can turn code into a life-saving early warning. Seema pulls back the curtain on how elephants communicate: low-frequency rumbles beneath human hearing, rich with meaning when paired with body language and context. We talk about the hard parts, data scarcity, false positives in a world where trucks, planes, and wind live in the same frequency band, and the relentless need to earn community trust. She explains herd dynamics, “let’s go” rumbles, and why individual vocal signatures matter for understanding identity and intent. Along the way, we explore the ethics of anthropomorphism, acknowledging the compassion we see without forcing human motives onto wild minds. The conversation tackles the realities on the ground: 600 humans and 100 elephants lost annually in India, families reshaping evenings around the risk of crop raids, and communities that still hold deep reverence for elephants as sacred. Seema argues that technology should be a support system, not a replacement for culture or local wisdom. We examine adaptation on all sides, elephants learning deterrents, humans changing tactics, and models retrained to stay one step ahead. Climate stress enters the frame through physiology and seasonality, with a candid look at why multi-decade datasets are essential and so rare. Seema’s utopian vision is disarmingly simple: people sleep peacefully because an alert arrived early and a gentle deterrent quietly redirected a herd. No heroics, just fewer tragedies. She shares how she channels anxiety into persistence and why passion is built by doing the work, not waiting for a calling to appear. If you care about conservation technology, animal behavior, AI ethics, or how communities and wildlife can share a changing landscape, this is a grounded, hopeful listen. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves animals and tech, and leave a review so more curious minds can find it. Your thoughts shape future episodes; what should we listen to next? Follow on Instagram @detangle_by_kinjal

    39 min
  8. Detangle with Mr Dhananjay Yellurkar

    11/02/2025

    Detangle with Mr Dhananjay Yellurkar

    A single moment split his life in two: before the heart attack and after the surgery. What followed wasn’t a retreat into caution but a deliberate climb from base zero, two minutes at a time, toward a finish line he couldn’t yet see. We sit down with Dhananjay Yellurkar to unpack how a non-athlete became a seven-continent marathoner by swapping fear for disciplined patience and trading shortcuts for rituals that actually work. We explore the early days of cardiac rehab, where trust in the body had to be earned slowly and safely. Dhananjay shares how he used heart-rate caps, weekly check-ins, and incremental mileage to rebuild confidence without recklessness. The first unsupported run at dawn, no nurses, no machines, brought fragility into focus, but community and a supportive partner kept the plan intact. Within six months, he crossed a half marathon finish line. Less than a year later, he trained methodically for the New York City Marathon with a 20-week plan, pre-dawn long runs through Mumbai heat and monsoon, and a commitment to show up at work as if the miles didn’t exist. The conversation moves beyond running. We connect endurance training to life: focus over frenzy, consistency over novelty, depth over dabbling. Dhananjay’s simple system- sleep by ten, wake at five, mostly home-cooked food, hydration, portion control, light strength work, and four weekly runs-became a durable identity. He explains how mindset and preparation carried him through extremes like Antarctica and the Big Five Marathon, where flexibility and pacing trumped ego. We also open his 'emotional first aid box,' a small toolkit of music and pet memories that restores calm when motivation thins, and we frame recovery as trauma-informed rather than trauma-driven. If you’re rebuilding after a setback, or just trying to create a steadier life, this story offers a blueprint: start from your real baseline, go slowly, respect the data, and let consistency do the heavy lifting. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs hope, and leave a review telling us the one habit you’ll commit to this week. Follow on Instagram @detangle_by_kinjal

    38 min
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Detangle is a podcast created by health psychologist and writer, Dr Kinjal Goyal. Each episode is a conversation with an expert in their field, as they dive deep into their journerys and experiences. The conversations are full of insight and a great way to hear, first hand, how the mind plays a pivotal role in almost everything that we do. The guests range from doctors, to writers, to those in entertainment and of course, those from mental health fields. 

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  • Creator
    Buzzsprout
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Detangle by Kinjal
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