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A Millennial Mind

A Millennial Mind is a podcast about perspective, because when you understand someone’s mind, you understand their world. But we all live with limited data. Our beliefs, experiences, and knowledge are just a few dots. And if you don’t collect enough dots, you can’t connect them and you can’t grow. That’s why this podcast exists: to gather those dots. Each episode, I invite experts, thought leaders, and change makers to challenge how I think, on everything from mental health, hormones, and habits to relationships, identity, and success. We bust myths, reframe narratives, and explore what it really takes to shift your mindset. Because when you change your mind, you change your thoughts.And when you change your thoughts, you change your life. So if you’re ready to think differently, welcome to the reimagined A Millennial Mind. Hit subscribe and let’s start connecting the dots together.
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Episodes

How To Become The Person You Keep Talking About

What's stopping you from taking action? Most people don't fail because they lack talent. They fail because they never take action. In this solo episode, I unpack the mindset shifts, habits, and lessons that have helped me stop overthinking and start moving. We explore why action creates confidence, how perfectionism keeps us stuck, and the simple steps you can take today to create momentum in your life. If you've been waiting for the perfect time, the perfect plan, or the perfect version of your...

Jun 09, 202625 min

"I Gave My Eggs to a Lady I Met on the Train" | Egg Donation, Faith & Destiny | Gini Bhogal

What would you do if a stranger on your morning commute told you she couldn't have children — and you offered to help? In this episode, I sit down with Gini Bhogal (@ginibhogal), a celebrity bridal hair and makeup artist and a household name in the Asian bridal scene. But behind the brushes and bridal chairs is a story she kept quiet for nearly 30 years... until now. Gini shares how a chance encounter on the London Underground led her to donate her eggs to a complete stranger, for free, against ...

Jun 02, 20261 hr 48 min

Why Working Less Might Actually Make You Better at Your Job | Dr Monika Sharma

Have you ever felt like you're burning out from a job you actually love? Dr Monika Sharma (@lifewithdoctormon) is an NHS GP, certified personal trainer and content creator who has spent years trying to balance life in and out of clinic. After nearly 15 years in medicine, Monika found herself running on empty — editing videos on her lunch break, answering emails on the commute home and slowly losing her joy for the job she'd worked so hard to get. In this episode we talk about what it really feel...

May 26, 20261 hr 10 min

AUTISM EXPERT: The Real Reason Autism Is On The Rise & What's Actually Causing It | Taiba Bajar

Sign up today for your £1 a month trial with Shopify and start selling today for at shopify.co.uk! Have you ever felt completely alone trying to help your autistic child, ignored by the NHS, judged by family, and running out of answers? Taiba Bajar (@autismbrainempowerment) is a former dentist, award-winning researcher and founder of Autism Brain Empowerment. When her son lost all his words, eye contact and sleep overnight at 20 months old, she was dismissed by doctors and told it was just genet...

May 19, 20261 hr 28 min

Why Your Sister In Law Might Be More Dangerous Than Your Mother In Law | Usha Singh-Das

What would you do if the family that was supposed to protect you spent your entire life tearing you down instead? Usha Singh-Das (@ushasinghdas) is the author of Breaking Free, a memoir about growing up in a toxic family environment shaped by a narcissistic father and relentless bullying from her sister-in-law. In this episode, she opens up about what it actually took to leave, go no contact, and rebuild her life from scratch. We get into the moments that broke her and the ones that made her. Fr...

May 12, 20261 hr 16 min

How To Have Difficult Conversations WITHOUT Ruining Relationships

Have you been avoiding a conversation because you're scared it'll ruin everything? I'm sharing the framework I actually use — the 5C Method — which I developed years ago for my TEDx talk. From friendships to family dynamics to relationships, this is how I've learned to say the hard thing and come out the other side with a stronger connection, not a broken one. Last week I had to confront someone and I was physically shaking. But the benefits always outweigh that two minutes of discomfort — and I...

May 05, 202628 min

The Hair Mistakes You're Making Every Single Day That DAMAGE Your Hair! | Dr Aamna Adel

I hate to be the one to tell you this but you might NOT be caring for your hair as well as you think 🙈 In today's episode of A Millennial Mind, I sat down with Dr Aamna Adel (@dermatologist_adel), a consultant dermatologist and hair loss specialist based on Harley Street, to get the real answers. And honestly? Almost everything I thought I knew was wrong. The heatless curlers I swear by, the hair gummies I take every day, even the traditional Indian hair oiling I leave in overnight. All of it! ...

Apr 28, 20261 hr 26 min

Harnaam Kaur: The Hard Truth About My PCOS Beard: Never Finding Love & Nearly Ending It All

Harnaam Kaur (@harnaamkaur) is a model, motivational speaker, Guinness World Record holder and PCOS activist - known worldwide for keeping her beard. But this conversation goes much deeper than PCOS and facial hair. Harnaam opens up about growing up South Asian with a condition nobody understood, the bullying that led to self-harm, and how suicidal thoughts eventually gave way to one of the most recognisable faces in body positivity. She talks about never having been in love at 35, what her bear...

Apr 21, 20261 hr 30 min

Is Google Making You More Anxious About Your Health? | Dr Nighat Arif on Cyberchondria

If you're someone who consults Dr Google more than your actual GP and it sends you into a constant health spiral, this episode is for you. Dr Nighat Arif (@DrNighatArif) is a practising GP with nearly 19 years in the NHS, women's health specialist, and author of the new book The Complete Guide to Family Health. In this conversation, we get into why so many of us are more anxious about our health than ever, whether Google and AI are helping or actively making things worse, and what the wellness i...

Apr 14, 20261 hr 12 min

6 Exercises I Use To Manage Anxiety Around Big Life Changes | Shivani Pau

Are you struggling to cope when life keeps throwing curveballs, and you have no idea how to stay grounded? In this solo episode, I'm sharing the exact frameworks, books, and practical exercises that have helped me navigate one of the most overwhelming periods of change I've ever experienced. I spent seven years as a change management consultant before starting this podcast, and in this episode, I'm giving you everything I've learned and used to get me through this period, broken down in a way yo...

Apr 07, 202626 min

SLEEP EXPERT: How To Get Better Sleep Without Overhauling Your Evenings | Stephanie Romiszewski

You're doing everything 'right' when it comes to social media sleep routines... the magnesium, the no screens... but you're still not getting quality sleep? There IS a reason (& a fix!) This week on A Millennial Mind, I'm chatting with Stephanie Romiszewski (@stephsleepyhead), sleep physiologist, founder of the Sleepyhead Clinic, and author of Think Less, Sleep More. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, she has helped over 10,000 people fix sleep they thought was unfixable. We dig...

Mar 31, 20261 hr 22 min

Dr Faye Bate: Why PMS Makes You Want to Quit Your Job, End Your Relationship and Cry | PMDD EXPERT

Why do you feel like a completely different person the week before your period? This week on A Millennial Mind, I am joined by Dr Faye Bate, a medical doctor who explains exactly what's happening in your brain when your hormones shift — and why some women feel it so much more than others. In this episode, we break down the real science behind PMS and PMDD, why your blood tests can come back normal when you feel awful, how stress makes everything worse, and why antidepressants aren't always the a...

Mar 24, 20261 hr 11 min

Jessica May: How I Caught My Partner Cheating After Everyone Told Me I Was Crazy

What would you do if you suspected your partner was having an affair — and you caught him texting her while you were giving birth to your second child? Jessica May (@jessicamay_home) had the picture-perfect life. Two kids, a beautiful home, a partner of nearly ten years. Then she discovered he'd been having an affair — and the gaslighting that followed almost broke her. In this episode, Jessica shares how she found out, why she begged him to stay, how his own family blamed her, and what finally ...

Mar 17, 20261 hr 28 min

Hormone Doctor: The Hormone Problem Most Women In Their 30s Aren’t Told About | Dr Louise Newson

Millions of women struggle with symptoms like anxiety, brain fog, exhaustion and mood changes — but what if the real cause isn’t stress and it's something deeper within our bodies? In this episode of A Millennial Mind, hormone and menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson explains how hormones like progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone affect the brain, mood and overall health. We discuss: • Why 95% of women experience PMS • The difference between PMS and PMDD • How hormones affect dopamine, sero...

Mar 10, 20261 hr 6 min

MILLIE MACKINTOSH: Why I Stopped Drinking to Become the Mum I Wanted to Be

Babbel: Learn a new Language and get up to 60% off your subscription at Babbel.com/milllennialmind In this episode of A Millennial Mind, I sit down with Millie Mackintosh for an honest conversation about sobriety, motherhood and rebuilding your identity during a time of major personal change. We talk openly about questioning your relationship with alcohol, navigating anxiety and panic attacks, and the reality behind “mummy needs wine” culture. Millie shares why she stopped drinking, how becoming...

Feb 17, 20261 hr 26 min

“You Don’t Have to Love Your Body”: Rethinking Body Positivity Alex Light | A Millennial Mind

Body positivity is everywhere, yet many women still feel stuck hating their bodies or pretending to feel confident. In this episode of A Millennial Mind, Alex Light explores diet culture, body image and self worth, and why loving your body is not the requirement we have been led to believe. We talk about toxic body positivity, the pressure to perform confidence online, and how to improve your relationship with your body without forcing self love. This is an honest conversation about stopping the...

Feb 10, 20261 hr 16 min

The TRUTH about Botox & Fillers: Are We All Starting To Look The Same? - Dr Pyal Patel

Botox and fillers are everywhere right now, but are women choosing them for confidence or from pressure? In this episode of A Millennial Mind, aesthetic doctor Dr Pyal Patel talks about ageing, beauty standards, social media comparison and why so many women feel they need to look younger. We discuss preventative Botox in your 20s, the fear of falling behind, why everyone online seems to have the same face, and how to tell if cosmetic work is coming from self love or insecurity. This is not about...

Feb 03, 20261 hr 31 min

Why Most People Stay in “Good Enough” Lives | A Millennial Mind on Choosing Yourself

Are you staying because you want to… or because you’re scared to leave?In this solo episode, I talk about what happens when nothing is “wrong” but staying no longer feels honest. On the surface, this episode is about me and my partner becoming digital nomads and testing life in Dubai, Miami, and LA. But underneath that, this is really a conversation about choosing the unknown when staying feels safer but smaller.This episode is for you if:You’re in a relationship that looks fine but feels misali...

Jan 27, 202632 min

MAFS UK's Nelly Patel: 'I Wasn't His Type & I Earned More Money Than Him!' | A Millennial Mind

Babbel: Learn a new Language and get up to 60% off your subscription at Babbel.com/milllennialmind Shopify UK : Sign up today for your £1 a month trial with Shopify and start selling today for at shopify.co.uk When a relationship looks perfect on the outside but feels deeply wrong behind closed doors, leaving can be one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever make ❤️‍🩹 In this episode of A Millennial Mind, I sit down with Nelly Patel, known from Married at First Sight UK, to talk openly about her ...

Jan 20, 20261 hr 30 min

How to Get Unstuck and Manifest The Life You Want In 2026 | Debbie Frank | A Millennial Mind

If you’ve been doing all the “right” manifestation work but still feel stuck, frustrated, or like nothing is landing — this episode is for you. In this conversation on A Millennial Mind, I sit down with renowned astrologer Debbie Frank to explore why manifestation often feels blocked, and how understanding timing, alignment, and your own inner patterns can change everything. We talk about divine timing, free will vs fate, and why forcing outcomes can actually create more resistance. Debbie expla...

Jan 13, 20261 hr 12 min

Change Your Life This Year & Say Goodbye To Self-Doubt | Dr Shadé Zahrai | A Millennial Mind

One of my goals this year is to create with more intention and that starts with audio. If you’re starting a podcast, filming YouTube videos, or recording voiceovers, sound quality matters more than people realise. You can have the best ideas in the world, but if the audio isn’t clear, people click away.I’ve been using the Shure MV7i, and it’s genuinely become part of my setup clean sound, easy to use, and perfect whether you’re recording at home or on the go.If your New Year intention is to stop...

Jan 06, 20261 hr 34 min

SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT: WE'RE LEAVING THE UK!

Use code CHRISTMAS20 for 20% of tickets to my workshop- valid for 72hours only! Get your tickets here: https://my-performance-planner.myshopify.com/pages/upcoming-workshopIn today’s solo episode, I’m sharing the most vulnerable decision Nikhil and I have ever made. We’re moving abroad. Not because we have everything figured out, not because life pushed us, but because we’re choosing growth over comfort, even when it feels terrifying.This episode is the real story behind why we’re moving, what le...

Dec 23, 202540 min

Homebound Movie: The Modern Impacts Of Classism and Casteism | Cast Interview | A Millennial Mind

In this insightful interview, director Neeraj Ghaywan and cast members Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa discuss the themes of classism and casteism explored in the Netflix movie 'Homebound.' They share personal experiences and reflections on how caste and class discrimination still permeates Indian society today, despite assumptions that such issues are outdated. The conversation delves into the impact of systemic discrimination, the importance of education for marginalised communities, and the ...

Dec 16, 202531 min

Healing Your Relationship With Food & Yourself | Savannah Sachdev | A Millennial Mind

USE CODE PODCAST10 TO GET 10% OFF TICKETS TO MY WORKSHOP HERE: https://my-performance-planner.myshopify.com/pages/upcoming-workshop In this week's episode of A Millennial Mind, I sit down with Savannah Sachdev, who bravely shares her journey with food, body image, and self-worth. Savannah opens up about her struggles with body image, the impact of society's judgment, and her transformative decision to undergo breast reduction surgery. We delve into how her relationship with exercise and food evo...

Dec 09, 20251 hr 30 min

For burnt-out mums: Becoming a 'good parent' without the pressure! | Zoe Blaskey | A Millennial Mind

Motherhood is often sold as “natural” and intuitive - but for so many women, it feels overwhelming, confusing and nothing like they expected. In this episode of A Millennial Mind, I sit down with parenting expert Zoe Blaskey to explore the real, science-backed identity shift of motherhood, from hormonal changes and brain remodelling to the emotional load no one prepares us for. We talk about why becoming a mum can feel like a second adolescence, how societal pressure fuels burnout, and why guilt...

Dec 02, 20251 hr 22 min

Get Unstuck: How To Change Your Life When You Feel Lost | Mimi Ikonn | A Millennial Mind

Shivani Pau and Mimi Ikonn delve into the universal experience of outgrowing one's old life and navigating significant transitions. They discuss why people fear change, the psychology behind feeling stuck, and how to proactively choose growth over comfort. Mimi shares personal insights on overcoming self-doubt, the fear of success, and the realities of balancing ambition with personal life, particularly in motherhood, emphasizing the importance of modeling healthy boundaries and self-awareness.

Nov 25, 20251 hr 29 min

He SCAMMED £1.2 MILLION! Swindled By Anchal's Stalker Ex-Boyfriend | A Millennial Mind

Why do smart, strong women fall for toxic people? This week on A Millennial Mind, Anchal returns to share the full, unfiltered truth about being love-bombed, manipulated, defrauded and stalked by someone she thought she could trust. I’ve known Anchal for a long time now - but I never knew the depth of what she survived. This isn’t just a “bad breakup story.” It’s a traumatic experience of narcissistic abuse, coercive control, love bombing, gaslighting, trauma bonds, financial manipulation, stalk...

Nov 18, 20251 hr 42 min

THIS Is Why You're A Chronic People Pleaser! (+ How To Fix It!) Annalie Howling | A Millennial Mind

Are you tired of saying yes when every part of you is screaming no? In this week's episode of A Millennial Mind, I sit down with Annalie Howling — performance coach, trauma specialist, and boundaries queen — to unpack the truth about people pleasing, approval addiction, and why so many of us feel guilty putting ourselves first. We dive deep into the psychology behind saying yes, how it’s linked to childhood conditioning, and what it actually takes to stop caring what everyone thinks. If you’ve e...

Nov 11, 20251 hr 13 min

Can Energy Healing Really Fix You? Scientist & Reiki Master Explains All | A Millennial Mind

What if everything you’ve been taught about healing is only half the story? In this episode of A Millennial Mind, I sit down with Lekhmi, founder of The 111 Approach - a celebrity Reiki Master and intuitive healer who blends science and spirituality to explain how energy healing really works. I used to think Reiki and energy work were a bit “woo-woo,” until my own experience changed everything. We talk about the science of energy healing, how your nervous system and emotions affect your body, an...

Nov 04, 20251 hr 23 min

Biohack Your Way to Health (On a Budget!) | Coral Pearl | A Millennial Mind

What if you could feel incredible with more energy, focus and calm without spending a fortune? In this week's episode of A Millennial Mind, Coral Pearl breaks down the truth about biohacking: what it really means, how to start biohacking on a budget, and why you don’t need expensive supplements, trackers or cold plunges to optimise your body and mind. Coral shares practical, science-backed ways to support your nervous system, balance your hormones, improve gut health and boost natural energy. Sh...

Oct 28, 20251 hr 5 min
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