Finding Order in Disorder

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Inspired by Ishaa Vinod Chopra's memoir, 'Finding Order in Disorder, ' and a project of the Non-Profit Finding Order in Disorder Foundation, this podcast aims to utilize digital storytelling and multidisciplinary arts to dissect the advice of professors, scholars, scientists, doctors, artists, dancers, filmmakers, coaches, and experts on living life in the pursuit of well-being and how one might find their own balance in life.

  1. 2d ago

    Finding Order in Disorder Ft. Sharif D Rangnekar

    Sharif is an author; communications consultant; a curator focused on diversity, inclusion, music and arts, and a singer – songwriter. With over 25 years of experience in the fields of media, publishing, research and public relations, he uses talks, writing, event curation and music, to advocate change and garner support for the LGBTQ+ community.The various hats he wears and the roles he plays, led him to create the Rainbow Lit Fest – Queer & Inclusive, of which he is the Festival Director. He is also the curator of Embrace: Music Justice Arts and the frontman of the band – Friends of Linger.His book, Straight to Normal – My Life As A Gay Man, released early 2019, is amongst the few queer memoirs out of India and the first since the reading down of Section 377. The book has featured in best-selling lists and been recognised by not just sections of the media but by leaders from the fields of academics, politics, human rights, literature and films.Sharif also conceptualised and edited Realizing Brand India, a book that mapped a changing perception of India on the global stage. The book was released late 2004 and featured over a dozen thought leaders from the world of economics, media, information technology and advertising, amongst others.He has held positions at The Economic Times and The Pioneer, before leading Integral PR as its CEO and later as its chairman. He was named PR Professional of The Year 2013 by IPRCCA and was in the Global Power List of PR Week in 2015. He has represented the country on the board of ICCO, been the elected president of PRCAI and was on the board of PROI – the oldest and largest network of independent PR consultancies.A TEDx speaker, Sharif provides counsel in the area of diversity and inclusion in the workplace specific to the LGBTQ community. He is also associated with Open For Business, a platform that promotes such policies. He also provides consultancy in the areas of content, crisis communication and media engagement. Sharif continues to write for publications such as Hindustan Times, Scroll.in; The Hindu; The Wire.in; Gaylaxy Magazine, Huffington Post and several others.Over the years he has addressed global conferences on communications such as the ICCO Summit in Paris, the PROI Global Meet in New York and later in Cape Town. He has spoken at events on diversity hosted by organisation such as the Canadian High Commission, Gaylaxy Magazine and Avian WE, among others. He has also been a jury member of several national and international marketing and communications awards including the prestigious SABRE Awards South Asia and The Pitch Brand Awards. He is currently on the advisory board of The Global PR Trust focusing on social change and civil justice.

  2. Aug 7

    Adrianne Stacey- Katha Katharsis Collective Ep. 1

    This is a very special episode Ft. Adrianne Stacey- a survivor of the mental health psychiatric system. Adrianne is a Métis Indigenous person with lived experience in mental health, and in this conversation, she shares her insights on the various systems of power that shape dominant narratives and offers suggestions for challenging the status quo.

    Adrianne Stacey- Katha Katharsis Collective Ep. 1

  3. Jul 31

    Puneet Singh Singhal I Co-founder Billion Strong | Disability Inclusion, Climate Justice and Mental Health | Curator, Green Disability| Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia I Dilli Dehat Project

    This July for Disability Pride Month Special we sit down with Puneet Singh Singhal! Themes of domestic violence, disability, dyslexia, community engagement, collaboration, advocacy are openly discussed in a raw and authentic improv conversation with Ishaa Vinod Chopra, founder of Finding Order in Disorder Non-Profit and Podcast Host. - In Puneet's own words in response to being honored with Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia: "So honored to be make it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia: 2026 in the Social Impact category.Glad that my work through Green Disability, Billion Strong, Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities, and Dilli Dehat Project is being acknowledged by one of the biggest global accolades. Thanks to United Nations Youth Office, Moonshot Platform, We Are Family Foundation, The Melton Foundation, Peace First, The Pollination Project Foundation, COMMUNICARE SPECIAL EDUCATION and so many other for their support and guidance." Puneet's Bio: Co-founder Billion Strong | Empowering Young Innovators with Disabilities | Curator, “Green Disability” | Exploring Conscious AI for Social Change | Advaita Vedanta | SDGs 10 & 17 | Founder, “Dilli Dehat Project” |Diversity & Inclusion Team Building and Grant Writing Consultant | Public Speaking | Content Writing | Public Speaking | Financial Reporting.

  4. Jul 10

    Dr. Stuart Matan-Lithwick I Father I Scientist I Teacher ~ A Disability Pride Month Special

    We are delighted to welcome Dr. Stuart Matan-Lithwick as our feature for Disability Pride Month. Dr. Matan-Lithwick is a passionate genetics researcher, biology teacher, advocate, and father. At the heart of his work is a deep curiosity about the world and a genuine sense of wonder about what we can discover when we learn together. Whether he is teaching, researching, mentoring, consulting, or advocating, Dr. Matan-Lithwick brings a powerful commitment to making a difference and helping create a world that is more accessible, inclusive, and built for everyone.His scientific work has contributed to a better understanding of how childhood brain cancers can migrate to the spine, as well as genetic factors connected to depression at the end of life. As an educator, he has helped learners find joy, meaning, and curiosity in the process of discovery. And in one of the most personal and meaningful parts of his work, Dr. Matan-Lithwick has supported people newly diagnosed with blindness-related conditions, helping them find their way back to hope and the reassurance thatthey will be okay, just as others once did for him.He brings heart, experience, insight, and a clear belief that big visions become possible when we take them one SMART step at a time.We’re honoured to have Dr. Stuart Matan-Litwick Join Us for Finding Order in Disorder Podcast!

    Dr. Stuart Matan-Lithwick I Father I Scientist I Teacher ~ A Disability Pride Month Special

  5. Jun 30

    Finding Order in Disorder I S. 2 Ep. 3 I Ft. Arshi - Founder of QSA- Queer South Asians

    S. 2 Ep. 4. Ft. Arshi—Founder of Queer South Asians- QSA.Arshi explores the intersectional identities of being queer, trans, neurodivergent, and an immigrant from Bangladesh settled in Canada. Through community-engaged praxis, Arshi has built Queer South Asians and other community ventures, such as Kotha_to—a conversation circle for queer Bangladeshi folks to overcome the barriers and divisions of culture and queer identity through the lens of an immigrant. Arshi shares early childhood tales, explores family relations and challenges, and explores the silver lining of hope and faith, fueled by love for one's family against all odds. A leader in Toronto and the broader Canadian landscape for queer and/or trans people of South Asian background and/or otherwise, Arshi utilizes community events in the form of conversation circles and fundraisers, as well as a recent venture into culinary arts, vis-à-vis 'Arshi's Dokan'—or Arshi's shop. Follow Queer South Asians on their website at:https://queersouthasians.ca/ You can follow Arshi on IG here: @arshi_saFounder of @queer_southasiansSelling stuff on @arshidokan - Bangladeshi Maker in Toronto Selling snacks and crafty things DM to order Hosts @kotha.to - Monthly Bangla Conversation Circle in Toronto hosted by @arshi_saOrganizing @minabazaarto - A market for first timer and new vendors from South Asian and QTBIPOC communities in Toronto - Launching May 24th, 2026

    Finding Order in Disorder I S. 2 Ep. 3 I Ft. Arshi - Founder of QSA- Queer South Asians

  6. Jun 18

    Finding Order in Disorder I S.2. Ep. 2- Ft. Matthew Jackman- PhD Candidate I WHO Consultant

    Welcome to Finding Order in Disorder! This episode we're joined by Matthew Jackman (they/them), a Mad studies scholar, mental health activist and PhD candidate at the University of Sydney. Matthew is the founder of The Australian Centre for Lived Experience (TACFLE) and Mad Collective, and serves on a number of international mental health and lived experience initiatives, including the Lancet Commission on Lived Experience in Mental Health Research and Western Pacific Advisor to the Global Mental Health Action Network. Their work explores the history, politics, and future of international Mad movements, drawing on both academic scholarship and lived experience. Matthew is passionate about human rights, social justice, and reimagining mental health beyond traditional psychiatric frameworks. They are currently an international visiting scholar in the Mad Studies Hub at York University.--Emerging Themes: Queer Identify, Mad Studies, Manic Depressive Lived Experience(s) , Family relations , Mental Health Activisim with WHO & United Nations and Global Mental Health Action Network--

    Finding Order in Disorder I S.2. Ep. 2- Ft. Matthew Jackman- PhD Candidate I WHO Consultant

  7. Season 2, Episode 1 Trailer

    S. 2 Ep. 1 Ft. Billion Strong & Green Disability: Climate & Disability Justice Praxis ft. Puneet Singh Singhal

    Finding Order in Disorder Podcast – Season 2. Ep. 1 Ft. Puneet Singh Singhal (he/him) Co-founder Billion Strong | Empowering Young Innovators with Disabilities | Curator, "Green Disability" | Exploring Conscious AI for Social Change | Advaita Vedanta | SDGs 10 & 17 | In Puneet’s own words: “My primary focus is on increasing the "Discoverability" of persons with disabilities, especially those hailing from the Global South. In a world where being seen and heard is not a given for everyone, "Discoverability" is a gift. And it is our highest aim to bestow this gift on as many individuals as we can. I am committed to amplifying voices with a focus on embracing intersectionality and equity. I believe every story is a mosaic of challenges and triumphs, and my duty is to foster an environment where all these stories can be told and celebrated." “Building the "Green Disability" community, as I have observed the fact that the disability community is ignored when it comes to Climate Conversations. Now we all are saying one sentence in Solidarity: Climate Crisis is our crisis too!!! Accessibility goes hand in hand with Sustainability Being the largest minority of the world (17-22%) of the world's population it is our right and duty to be part of the solution. Our community is being marginalized and vulnerable in times of Climate Disasters, There is no Climate Justice Without Disability Justice. We share stories, challenges, potential solutions, victories and everything in-between. I also run a page and a newsletter with the same name. ‘Green Disability’”

    S. 2 Ep. 1 Ft. Billion Strong & Green Disability: Climate & Disability Justice Praxis ft. Puneet Singh Singhal

  8. 12/13/2025

    Women Empowerment Special Ft. Sinthu N. - Season 1 Finale

    Sinthu is a Mother, Dancer and Social Worker who is a Survivor of Gender Based Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, who has endured this injustice for a decade and is now giving back to the community. This talk was filmed on Women's Day and is in remembrance of the Canadian gender-based violence (GBV)- 16 Days of Activism, an International campaign running annually from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), involving global actions to prevent and end GBV. Key days within this period include November 29 -Women Human Rights Defenders Day to December 6 - Canada's National Day of Remembrance for the Polytechnic Massacre.

    Women Empowerment Special Ft. Sinthu N. - Season 1 Finale
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Inspired by Ishaa Vinod Chopra's memoir, 'Finding Order in Disorder, ' and a project of the Non-Profit Finding Order in Disorder Foundation, this podcast aims to utilize digital storytelling and multidisciplinary arts to dissect the advice of professors, scholars, scientists, doctors, artists, dancers, filmmakers, coaches, and experts on living life in the pursuit of well-being and how one might find their own balance in life.

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    Finding Order in Disorder Foundation
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
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    Explicit
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