Little Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth

Episodios

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  Too Busy to Change Your Life? Think Again 12.11.2025 45m

  This Isn’t Motivation. It’s Real Life. Unlock new possibilities even when your life feels busy, stretched and full. In this episode of Little Fixes, we dive into how you can shift from “I don’t have enough time/energy/resources” to “What if I could?” and what that mindset shift looks like in everyday life. Join Maitri and Nehha Mishra. Nehha is a leadership coach and the founder of Epinomi Consulting. With over 17 years of experience in driving behavior change, leadership agility, and workpla...
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  Raising an Only Child: Urban Indian Parenting Myths & Truths ft. Child Psychologist Riddhi Doshi Patel 05.11.2025 37m

  Parenting an only child in today’s urban India comes with its own mix of pride, pressure, and guilt. Are we over-involved? Are our kids missing out on social skills? Or are we giving them exactly what they need to thrive? In this episode of Little Fixes, Maitri talks with leading child psychologist Riddhi Doshi Patel about the real challenges and hidden myths of raising an only child in modern India. We unpack how to build independence without isolation, confidence without comparison, and con...
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  Why We Need to Stop Chasing Balance- Rethinking Balance, Self-Care & Modern Womanhood 29.10.2025 12m

  Some words used to lift us up- balance, self-care, having it all. Now? They mostly make us sigh. In this solo episode, Maitri talks about why it’s time to retire a few overused words from our modern vocabulary — the ones that started as inspiration but turned into pressure. From “balance” to “self-care,” these words have been stretched thin by social media, self-help, and unrealistic expectations. It’s a fun, thoughtful take on how language shapes the way women see themselves, and why rewriti...
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  Why Women Self-Sabotage (and How to Finally Stop Doing It) 15.10.2025 47m

  You know what you want- peace, growth, rest, maybe just one damn day without overthinking everything. So why do you keep getting in your own way? In this episode, I talk with executive life and wellness coach Sandhya Krishnan about the sneaky ways women self-sabotage — from perfectionism and guilt to control and burnout. We unpack why we do it, how it shows up at home, work, and motherhood, and what it really takes to stop. If you’re tired of over-functioning, over-apologizing, or overthinkin...
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  From Roommates to Lovers Again: Bringing Back Intimacy in Marriage 08.10.2025 39m

  Ever feel like you and your partner have slipped into “roommates” mode — juggling schedules, chores, kids but forgetting how to really connect? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how to bring back emotional closeness, physical intimacy, and that spark you thought was gone, starting with your relationship with yourself. We talk about nurturing self-love, embracing your feminine energy, and how that can naturally shift your connection with your partner. We dive into tantra — often mi...
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  Raising Readers Who Read for Pleasure: How Kids (and Adults) Benefit from Books Without Lessons 01.10.2025 36m

  Reading isn’t supposed to feel like homework. Yet so many of us grew up with the idea that every children’s book should teach a lesson, carry a moral, or sneak in some “value”. The truth is that kids don’t need a lesson in every story. Sometimes, the magic is in the fun, the giggles, the imagination, and the joy of simply getting lost in a book. In this episode of Little Fixes, we explore why raising readers who read for pleasure matters more than raising readers who just read for outcomes. Y...
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  Mom Life Unfiltered: Adulting Struggles & Confessions No One Talks About 24.09.2025 13m

  Do you ever feel like everyone else was handed a map for adulthood, and you missed the memo? This episode is for you. I pull back the curtain on the real, messy moments of modern adulting: the to-do lists that never end, the wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear, parenting plot twists, and diet/lifestyle goals that depend entirely on your mood. If you're a mom (or know a mom) trying to keep it together, wondering why “balance” feels like a myth, and craving permission to laugh at the c...
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  Fatty Liver Without Alcohol? Here’s How to Improve Liver Health 17.09.2025 35m

  Do you ever feel tired, bloated, or out of sync—and assume it's stress or hormones, but never consider your liver? In this episode, we bring you an enlightening conversation with Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Poonamm Kasat about liver health, fatty liver (NAFLD), and carrying the Hepatitis B antigen. We cover: -What the liver actually does, day in and day out -How non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) develops and why it’s showing up more in people who don’t drink and think they’re d...
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  Raising Focused Kids: A Children’s Author on Parenting Then vs Now 10.09.2025 44m

  Parenting has changed dramatically across generations, from simpler childhoods with fewer distractions to today’s world of endless options. But what does that mean for our kids’ ability to focus, finish what they start, and truly pay attention? In this episode, I speak with beloved children’s author Sonia Mehta who raised her daughter in one era and now watches her daughter raise kids in another. Together, we explore how parenting styles have shifted from “don’t cry, just carry on” to raisi...
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  How to Heal PCOS at 35+ ft. Nutritionist Vidhi Chawla 03.09.2025 38m

  PCOS isn’t just a “young woman’s issue”. Many women are diagnosed with PCOS after 35 or find their old symptoms from their 20s showing up in new ways. In this episode, I sit down with a PCOS nutritionist to talk about what PCOS looks like in your 30s and 40s, how it affects hormones, fertility, and mental health, and most importantly how to heal at this stage of life. We cover: -Why PCOS after 35 is often missed or misdiagnosed -How healing in your 30s and 40s looks different than in your ...
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  Triggered? How Moms Can Heal Trauma & Regulate Their Nervous System 27.08.2025 47m

  Motherhood can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes even triggering. If you’ve ever yelled at your child, shut down emotionally, or felt guilty for “not being enough,” this episode is for you. I’m joined by Manasi J- a therapist, healer and mentor who shares her personal journey of healing after motherhood. Together, we talk about: -How trauma shows up in everyday parenting -Why nervous system regulation matters for moms -Somatic practices to release stress and guilt -Simple tools to ...
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  How to Spot Addiction in Your Loved One and Support Their Recovery 13.08.2025 54m

  When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it can feel like you're walking on eggshells- worried, confused and unsure what to say or do. In this episode, we’re talking honestly about how to spot the early signs of addiction, what not to ignore and how families can offer support without losing themselves in the process. My guest Vandana Hiranandani is the founder of Anatta Humaniversity, a luxury residential rehabilitation center specializing in holistic, client-specific, and non-medi...
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  Why Fashion Is Political and What It Says About Women and Feminism ft. Anuja Mathur, Editor Popp Dapp 06.08.2025 59m

  Fashion is not just about trends or shopping- it’s about power, identity, and how women are allowed to show up in the world. In this episode, we explore how fashion intersects with feminism: from body image and beauty standards to queer representation, gender expression and how motherhood changes our relationship with clothes. Our guest, Anuja Mathur, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Popp Dapp magazine shares how the industry is shifting (and where it’s still stuck), why visibility isn’t alwa...
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  Why do I Feel Shame when I Look in the Mirror? Let’s Discuss Postpartum Bodies and Fitness 30.07.2025 50m

  No one tells you that your body might still look pregnant weeks or even months after giving birth. Or that the pressure to "bounce back" can feel louder than your own intuition. In this candid conversation, Maitri sits down with a postpartum fitness expert to unpack the shame, myths and silent grief many women feel in their bodies after motherhood. I’m talking to Postpartum Core Specialist Darshika Gupta and we will not talk about six-packs and step goals but about the shame, the silence and ...
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  Are You in a Toxic Relationship? Here’s How to Know and What to Do 23.07.2025 52m

  In this episode of Little Fixes, my guest breaks down the signs of toxic relationships, how they differ from abusive relationships, and the subtle ways emotional manipulation shows up. We talk about common toxic traits, why it’s hard to walk away and how to start building healthier boundaries. I am speaking with Prachi Saxena, a relationship therapist and the author of the powerful book- When You Give Everything All At Once: The Indian Woman's Guide to Navigating Toxic Relationships, wh...
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  200 Episodes Later: What I’ve Learned About Women, Growth and Showing Up 16.07.2025 14m

  201 episodes in, I’m hitting pause — not to look back with nostalgia, but to share what’s actually stayed with me. In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned about women, personal growth, and the quiet courage it takes to keep showing up- in life, in motherhood and on this mic. From what I thought mattered at the start to what truly does now. Whether you’ve been here since episode 1 or just found this podcast, this is a heartfelt little thank-you — to the version o...
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  How to Come Out of Burnout: Healing Through Travel 09.07.2025 41m

  Feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or just a little lost in the noise? In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet magic of stepping away. My guest Richa Tiwari organizes women-only trips, and together we explore why taking a break without guilt isn’t selfish, it’s survival. From the mental load to mom guilt, we unpack what really happens when women just go. Richa is the founder and fellow traveler at ‘Travel Like Her’, a women-centric, community-driven travel company. Built on the value...
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  Not Perfect, Just Kinder: A Real Talk on Emotional Growth ft. Tenaz Cardoz of Kind Hearts Brigade 02.07.2025 46m

  We’re talking about something the world always needs more of—kindness. But not in a preachy, Pinterest-quote way. My guest today actually builds kindness into her business. She creates products and services that quietly nudge people to be just a little softer, a little more thoughtful, a little more human. I am speaking with Tenaz Shanice Cardoz. Inspired by the need for a kinder place, Tenaz started Kind Hearts Brigade as a space to empower people to be kind in easy ways. Through her experie...
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  Small Acts of Creativity for Women with Busy Lives ft. Rupambika Khandai of Twillostory 25.06.2025 56m

  TW- this episode contains reference to suicide. Today’s episode is for every woman who has ever said, ‘I’m just not the creative type’ or maybe used to be, but somehow, between school runs, work stress, and laundry mountains, creativity got shoved into a dusty corner. But guess what? Creativity isn't just for artists. It’s a mental health tool, a mini rebellion against the hustle, and honestly, sometimes it's just doodling on your grocery list because your brain needs a breather. My guest Rup...
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  Why You’re Always Tired: The Surprising Link Between Gut Health, Diet and Ambition 18.06.2025 57m

  We usually talk about diet in the context of weight loss or about what’s good for our health and what’s not. But let’s flip that today. Kya aapne kabhi socha hai ki jo hum khate hain, woh sirf humara body shape nahi humara mood, humari energy, humara focus aur even humare dreams ko bhi affect karta hai? Like agar har roz chai, coffee aur stress pe survive kar rahe ho, toh shaam tak burnout hona obvious hai. Aur fir hum sochte hain, “Mujhse toh apne kaam hi nahi hote, kuchh extra kaise karun?”...