The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast

The Smiling Souls

Welcome to 'The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast,' a unique platform that celebrates the wisdom and stories of senior citizens from all walks of life. Unlike other podcasts, The Smiling Souls blends technology with a personal touch to provide continual engagement for Seniors. Our mission is to inspire and connect through heartfelt conversations with our senior guests. The Smiling Souls blends technology with a personal touch to provide continual engagement for Seniors. The platform promotes healthy ageing, well-being, and lifelong learning. It alleviates loneliness, fosters new friendships, and treats everyone like cherished family members. Join us for inspiring episodes that showcase our guests' rich experiences and insights. Tune in to "The Smiling Souls Podcast" and be part of a community that celebrates and values the wisdom of our seniors. Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/c/thesmilingsouls Check us at: www.TheSmilingSouls.com Connect with us: 08069701212

  1. Ep#43: Sangeeta Mehra on Resilience, Reinvention & Finding Joy Through Creativity

    Jun 22

    Ep#43: Sangeeta Mehra on Resilience, Reinvention & Finding Joy Through Creativity

    In this episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejasa speaks with Sangeeta Mehra, a remarkable woman whose life journey is a beautiful blend of creativity, resilience, spirituality, and service. From her childhood memories in Old Delhi and her love for music, writing, painting, and theatre, to navigating family responsibilities and personal challenges, Sangeeta Ji shares the experiences that shaped her outlook on life. She also opens up about her battle with nephrotic syndrome, the emotional and physical impact it had on her life, and how she found the strength to rebuild herself during one of her most difficult phases. The conversation explores the importance of family support, self-belief, gratitude, and finding purpose beyond adversity. Sangeeta Ji also reflects on how joining The Smiling Souls community helped her rediscover her confidence, reconnect with her talents, and embrace what she fondly calls her "Version 2.0." Through heartfelt stories, life lessons, and inspiring reflections, this episode highlights the power of positivity, community, lifelong learning, and the courage to reinvent oneself at any age. Filled with warmth, wisdom, and inspiration, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that every challenge can become an opportunity for growth, healing, and self-discovery. Follow us: YouTube – The Smiling SoulsWebsite: www.TheSmilingSouls.comConnect with us: 08069701212

    34 min
  2. Feb 7

    Ep#38: Dr. Anuradha Sharma on Passion, Self-Reliance, Teaching Legacy & Living Life Creatively

    In this heartfelt episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast, host Tejsa welcomes Dr. Anuradha Sharma—a truly multi-faceted personality: author, poet, painter, dancer, educator, and an inspiring example of strength rooted in values. Dr. Anuradha takes us back to her village childhood, shaped by a disciplined yet deeply loving home environment, where books, music, magazines, and art became a way of life. She shares how her passion for learning carried her from graduation to MA, a PhD, and a fulfilling career in the Delhi Education Department, which she considers one of her proudest life achievements. In this conversation, she opens up about the challenges of adapting to an orthodox household after marriage, and how financial independence and inner clarity helped her take bold decisions—especially supporting her daughter’s inter-community marriage with courage and conviction. She also speaks about her deeply humane choices, including pledging organ donation, and the emotional impact of teaching. Dr. Anuradha also reflects on what keeps her truly alive: creativity. From singing and painting to dancing and writing, she speaks about building a life where hobbies are not “extra,” but essential. She shares her future goals—recording audiobooks, continuing her artistic journey—and leaves listeners with a strong message for seniors to stay active, joyful and health-focused, and for younger adults to stay connected with family, stay hopeful, and never give up too soon. Follow us: YouTube – The Smiling Souls Website: www.TheSmilingSouls.com Connect with us: 08069701212

    30 min
  3. Feb 3

    Ep#37: Padma Shri Achyut Palav on Calligraphy, Indian Scripts & Art as a Way of Life

    In this deeply inspiring episode of The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast – Expert Series, host Tejsa sits down with Padma Shri awardee Achyut Palav (2025), one of India’s most celebrated master calligraphers and a global ambassador of Indian scripts. From growing up in a modest chawl to bringing Indian calligraphy to international stages, Achyut Palav shares his remarkable life journey, shaped by discipline, curiosity, and relentless practice. He reflects on his early days of writing on school blackboards, his training at JJ School of Art, his pioneering research on the Modi script, and the creation of “Mukt Lipi”—a script designed to preserve history while remaining easy for modern audiences to read. Achyut ji also explains why calligraphy is much more than good handwriting—it is a powerful practice of focus, balance and emotional expression. He speaks about calligraphy as therapy for seniors, a confidence-building tool for children, and a meaningful path for underprivileged communities to learn, earn and express themselves. The episode beautifully weaves stories of resilience, creativity, social impact, global recognition, and the philosophy of turning art into a way of life. This conversation is a gentle reminder that learning has no age, art has no boundaries, and every letter carries emotion, purpose and possibility. Follow us: YouTube – The Smiling Souls Website: www.TheSmilingSouls.com Connect with us: 08069701212

    42 min

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Welcome to 'The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast,' a unique platform that celebrates the wisdom and stories of senior citizens from all walks of life. Unlike other podcasts, The Smiling Souls blends technology with a personal touch to provide continual engagement for Seniors. Our mission is to inspire and connect through heartfelt conversations with our senior guests. The Smiling Souls blends technology with a personal touch to provide continual engagement for Seniors. The platform promotes healthy ageing, well-being, and lifelong learning. It alleviates loneliness, fosters new friendships, and treats everyone like cherished family members. Join us for inspiring episodes that showcase our guests' rich experiences and insights. Tune in to "The Smiling Souls Podcast" and be part of a community that celebrates and values the wisdom of our seniors. Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/c/thesmilingsouls Check us at: www.TheSmilingSouls.com Connect with us: 08069701212