The Warm Story Show

Srikkanth Govindaraajan

The Warm Story Show is a storytelling podcast about everyday life, gentle growth, and becoming a little better—one small step at a time. Each episode begins with a warm, relatable story inspired by real life, history, or quiet human moments, and slowly unfolds into a reflection you can carry into your day.This podcast isn’t about preaching, productivity hacks, or loud motivation. It’s a calm space for honest conversations around habits, mindset, emotional wellbeing, and intentional living. The host isn’t an expert or a mentor—just a fellow traveler sharing stories, thoughts, and tiny challenges that we can practice together.You’ll find short, thoughtful episodes built around consistency, clarity, and positive habits without pressure or perfection.If you enjoy podcasts about personal growth, positivity, slow living, habit building, self reflection, and meaningful storytelling, this show is for you.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    EP06 - Changing Your Relationship With Money

    Changing Your Relationship with Money: Finding Peace and Clarity In this episode of The Warm Story Show, we explore how our emotional relationship with money influences our sense of peace and security. It’s not about earning more, but about shifting from reaction to intentionality, cultivating financial clarity and calm. Key topics How money is tied to emotions and childhood storiesThe difference between financial stress and financial vaguenessAnanya’s story: small, intentional steps to build confidenceThe importance of simplicity, clarity, and self-awarenessWarren Buffett’s approach to financial peacePractical exercises for observing your money mindsetReframing financial freedom as a peaceful relationship, not a destinationInvitation to reflect on your own money beliefs and emotions Timestamps 00:00 - Why opening your bank app can cause anxiety00:30 - Money is about fear, comparison, and guilt00:58 - Introducing Financial Freedom February and its focus on peace01:27 - How money ties into our nervous system and childhood stories01:56 - The impact of societal and social media narratives on money beliefs02:26 - Ananya’s story: small, intentional savings change everything03:54 - The power of clarity and intentional action over dramatic changes04:53 - Reducing financial stress through visible, purposeful money management05:22 - Redefining financial freedom as peace, confidence, and control05:52 - The relationship analogy: avoidance vs. understanding06:21 - Practical exercise: observe your money emotions and stories06:51 - Warren Buffett’s simple, peaceful approach to wealth07:20 - Upcoming episodes and reflection on small, manageable steps07:50 - Engaging the community: share your money stories and emotions08:48 - Closing remarks and encouragement to share the episode

    9 min
  2. FEB 2

    EP04 - The Silent Habits Draining Your Energy and How to Stop Them

    The Warm Story Show's pre-finale episode for No Junk January focuses on the impact of small habits on life and provides a practical framework for habit declutter. The conversation emphasizes the importance of awareness and design in changing habits. Takeaways Small habits shape lifeHabit change requires awareness and design Timestamps00:00 - Introduction: Why small habits determine how your life feels00:07 - The deep impact of habitual patterns on mental and physical heaviness00:29 - Habit junk: subtle behaviors that dim your life's brightness00:58 - Examples of common draining habits and their effects1:28 - Why motivation and discipline aren't enough to change habits2:28 - The importance of awareness and environment in habit transformation3:30 - Practical framework: four steps to declutter your habits3:51 - Step 1: Identify one draining habit4:15 - Step 2: Replace it with an easier, healthier habit4:52 - Step 3: Make good habits visible and effortless5:17 - Step 4: Anchor new habits to existing routines5:51 - The power of small daily improvements—the 1% rule6:21 - Guided exercise: reflect on your habits and choose one to start tomorrow7:14 - Scientific findings: tiny daily tweaks linked to longer, healthier lives8:11 - The myth that big overhauls matter more than small, consistent actions8:38 - Call-to-action: start a tiny habit today and share your plan9:08 - Closing thoughts: gratitude, reflection, and next steps Resources & LinksWarm Story Show on SpotifyWarm Story Show on Apple PodcastsUK Biobank StudyConnect with Srikkanth:Instagram LinkedInTwitterRemember, progress isn't about perfection—it's about small, consistent steps that build a better life quietly over time. Start with one tiny habit today, and watch how it transforms your tomorrows.

    10 min
  3. JAN 15

    EP 02 - Decluttering your mind: How to stop carrying Mental Junk

    The episode introduces the concept of mental junk and its impact on daily life. It provides techniques and challenges for mental decluttering, emphasizing the importance of building the habit of mental clarity. The upcoming episode on digital clutter is also mentioned. Summary In this episode of The Warm Story Show, Srikkanth Govindaraajan delves into the concept of 'mental junk'—the invisible burdens we carry in our minds that weigh us down. He likens these burdens to invisible bags, heavier than any physical load, filled with worries, regrets, and anxieties that clutter our mental space. Srikkanth emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing this mental clutter, which can manifest as overthinking, emotional residue, and self-comparison. He introduces a practical three-step technique to help listeners declutter their minds: a brain dump to release thoughts, a filtering process to identify actionable items, and a reframing exercise to cultivate a kinder perspective on our worries. Srikkanth also shares a series of challenges designed to help listeners implement these techniques in their daily lives, such as dedicating screen-free time, practicing breathing exercises, and establishing a 'worry window' to manage intrusive thoughts. He concludes by highlighting the neuroscience behind writing as a tool for mental clarity, encouraging listeners to adopt these habits for a calmer, more intentional mindset. This episode sets the stage for a journey towards mental decluttering, inviting listeners to embrace a lighter, happier version of themselves. Takeaways Mental junk is invisible weight we all carry.Overthinking is your brain trying to protect you by scaring you.Writing doesn't just unload your brain, it rewires it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mental Junk02:26 Understanding Mental Clutter04:54 Three Steps to Declutter Your Mind06:52 Practical Challenges for Mental Clarity08:39 The Neuroscience of Writing and Mental Clarity Neuroscience Research on Writing your thoughts on paper - https://www.psypost.org/neuroscience-explains-why-writing-creates-mental-clarity Image by freepik Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from Pixabay Sound Effect by Spin Opel

    10 min

About

The Warm Story Show is a storytelling podcast about everyday life, gentle growth, and becoming a little better—one small step at a time. Each episode begins with a warm, relatable story inspired by real life, history, or quiet human moments, and slowly unfolds into a reflection you can carry into your day.This podcast isn’t about preaching, productivity hacks, or loud motivation. It’s a calm space for honest conversations around habits, mindset, emotional wellbeing, and intentional living. The host isn’t an expert or a mentor—just a fellow traveler sharing stories, thoughts, and tiny challenges that we can practice together.You’ll find short, thoughtful episodes built around consistency, clarity, and positive habits without pressure or perfection.If you enjoy podcasts about personal growth, positivity, slow living, habit building, self reflection, and meaningful storytelling, this show is for you.