This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Kirtida Kirtida Oza was diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, a rare rheumatic condition, after 13 long years of struggling with her symptoms in 2002. She experienced sudden fevers, respiratory problems, burning blurry eyes, dental problems and had a weak immunity. Sjogren is an autoimmune condition, which progresses with age. Kirtida is truly a champion who has battled all curveballs life throws her way. With her steely determination and zest for life, sh...
May 27, 2021•17 min•Ep. 80
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Ishani The Covid - 19 pandemic's second wave in India has caused unprecedented devastation. In these times, we bring to you the story of Ishani - a Covid-19 warrior, who battled the infection and emerged victorious. 18-year old Ishani experienced severe symptoms like cough, body ache and high fever. She was in isolation. Slowly and steadily, with timely medical treatment, nutritious diet and rest, she recovered. Ishani's story is one of hope, resilience...
May 12, 2021•10 min•Ep. 79
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Pooja A corporate professional, Pooja Kochar started blogging to pursue her passion. However, when she was pregnant in her early thirties, she faced pregnancy complications and subsequently, postpartum depression. Her journey as a new mother resulted in her establishing her digital venture 'iMOM' which helps mothers streamline their homegrown brands online. Her will to overcome hurdles and her passion truly make her a champion.
May 06, 2021•11 min•Ep. 78
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Priya Bhargava Priya was diagnosed with Lupus at the tender age of 19. The progression of the disease caused deterioration of her physical and mental health. But, she fought it all with utmost courage and bravery. Her story is one of sheer grit and determination. Priya was crowned Miss India Wheelchair 2015 and was also conferred the prestigious Naari Pratibha Puraskar in 2017 by the Govt of India. She is a true champion who with her strength has braved...
Apr 29, 2021•17 min•Ep. 77
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Sahithi Mannar Sahithi is a sexual abuse survivor and activist, who was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a deep personal loss in her early 20s. Her earlier experiences further contributed to deterioration of her mental health. She sought therapy, and focused on her passion for Kuchipudi to recover from her diagnosis. Today, she is a writer, a mental health advocate and a clinical psychologist in the making.
Apr 22, 2021•14 min•Ep. 76
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Rohini Sharma Rohini Sharma, was diagnosed with the debilitating condition of Trigeminal Neuralgia in her mid thirties. As a working professional, it was extremely difficult for her to manage her diagnosis as it adversely affected her physical and mental health. This diagnosis meant multiple visits to the doctor and also entailed heavy dosage of medicines. After four years of medical treatment, she is now focusing on lifestyle changes to help her manage...
Mar 25, 2021•17 min•Ep. 75
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Mrs. Neetu Wadhwa Neetu was diagnosed in 2009 with Scleroderma which is a Chronic Rheumatic Condition. Her symptoms were visible from 2006 and her diagnosis journey was full of trials, resulting in multiple doctor visits with varying symptoms starting from Acid Reflux, Breathing issues, Joint pains, Swelling in fingers, and Blue fingers. Scleroderma is an incurable autoimmune condition, and hence she had to manage the symptoms effectively with medical inter...
Mar 18, 2021•17 min•Ep. 74
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms Pankhuri Srivastava. Pankhuri is a 19 year old student, pursuing Psychology Honours in Delhi. Pankhuri was recovering from a major leg fracture when she tested positive for Covid 19. This diagnosis was shocking for her as she was already immobilized because of the fracture. With the positive diagnosis, she had to further quarantine herself. The difficult road to recovery also took a toll on her mental health. She also battled through second-degree burns ...
Mar 11, 2021•9 min•Ep. 73
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Mrs. Nagalakshmi Sivaramakrishnan Nagalakshmi is a mother of two, and a working professional based out of Delhi. A decade ago, she suffered a severe slip disc. For several months, she was on near-bed rest. She had to take care of her son, who was a toddler then and had to also maintain a balance between her work life. She battled this painful condition for nearly two years. Physiotherapy and lifestyle changes helped her battle her diagnosis. She is a true c...
Mar 11, 2021•9 min•Ep. 72
This week on She Slays, we have with us Malavika Rao.Malavika is a 22 year old student, who battled PCOS, during her teenage years. Malavika experienced extremely irregular menstrual cycles, mood swings and weight issues.But, Malavika fought her diagnosis with grit and determination. She adopted a holistic approach and combined Ayurveda with balanced diet and a strict workout regime. Today, she lives her life to the fullest, and has proved that with courage and bravery, we can win anything battl...
Feb 25, 2021•8 min•Ep. 71
Hello everyone. Welcome back to another She Slays champion story. This week on She Slays, we have with us Varnita Paliwal.Varnita experienced debilitating panic attacks during her teenage years. Failure in an examination and the breakdown of a relationship precipitated this Anxiety. However, her situation got much better after she sought help for anxiety. Having been through anxiety and depression, she now is a Mental Health Warrior who blogs about mental Health. She is working towards dismantli...
Feb 18, 2021•14 min•Ep. 70
This week on She Slays, we have with us Gauri Gupta. Gauri Gupta is a 20 year old student, who was diagnosed with Spina Bifida: Myelomeningocele, at birth. This diagnosis meant that the wheelchair was her constant companion, and growing up, she faced several hurdles due to the same. She overcame all hurdles and now is studying at Lady Shri Ram College. She is a disability rights activist, who fiercely advocates against ableism and is a catalyst of change in the movement demanding more accessibil...
Feb 10, 2021•9 min•Ep. 69
This week on She Slays, we have with us Anchal Sharma.After emerging triumphant from a difficult childhood, Anchal was diagnosed with Stage - 3 Breast Cancer, on her birthday. For a woman in her thirties, it was a big setback. But Anchal battled her diagnosis with courage, and today is a proud cancer fighter- who runs her foundation Cancer to Life and also is the founder of Meals of Happiness - an organisation that has provided food and nutrition to more than 2 million people. Anchal is a true f...
Feb 03, 2021•13 min•Ep. 68
This week on She Slays, we have with us Simran Pujara. Simran is a 22 year old student residing in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. She was diagnosed with Intellectual Deficiency early on in her childhood. Simran, and her mother, Kavita Pujara, who shares this story of true determination and grit with us, battled all obstacles that came their way and emerged victorious. Today, Simran is an excellent Badminton player, who has been training to participate in the Special Olympics. Her story is immensely ins...
Jan 28, 2021•15 min•Ep. 67
This week on She Slays, we have with us Saloni Shah. Saloni is a mother of two children, who faced unprecedented difficulty in her second pregnancy. She was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, which meant that her pregnancy was extremely difficult to detect and that there could be complications during childbirth. She had severe pain and extreme vomiting, owing to which her doctor advised her to terminate the pregnancy. However, she fought all odds and gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Nirvaan...
Jan 20, 2021•11 min•Ep. 66
This week on She Slays, we have with us, Sandhya Krishnan. Sandhya was diagnosed with Tuberculosis, at a time when she least expected it. The early diagnosis helped her to seek effective treatment for TB. Her experiences as a TB survivor, allowed her to reflect and today, she is a TB awareness Advocate. Sandhya is a certified mind and wellness coach, who has inspired several people to embark on the journey towards the betterment of their health. Come let's listen to this champ's story.
Jan 13, 2021•16 min•Ep. 65
This week on She Slays, we have with us Sanika Devdikar. Sanika was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in 2012. Early diagnosis and effective therapy helped her take affirmative action. After four years of therapy and counselling, at the age of 20, she started her commercial art journey and there has been no looking back since. She is also an acclaimed photographer and has worked for Dove and Getty images. Sanika has also started her own initiative 'Hrudayaantar' which encourages conversation...
Jan 06, 2021•15 min•Ep. 64
This week on She Slays, we have with us, Tanisha Roy. Tanisha was diagnosed with Cancer in 2018 when what was supposed to be a minor salivary gland tumour, turned out to be malignant. The early diagnosis helped her take curative action. However, her bodily changes and the subsequent negativity she faced from those around her, caused her to be diagnosed with major depression. She then persevered and embarked on her fitness journey. A year and a half later, she has crowned Mrs India and has won tw...
Dec 30, 2020•11 min•Ep. 63
This week on She Slays, we have with us Paromita Gupta, who was only 10 years old when she was diagnosed with Alopecia, an autoimmune disease causing hair loss. Alopecia Areata is a condition which has no known cure, and thus, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding the treatment for it. Although Paromita was bullied and mocked for being bald growing up, today she takes pride in her appearance and is inspiring others. Come let's listen to this champs story.
Dec 23, 2020•13 min•Ep. 62
This week on She Slays, we have with us Niharika Kaim who is a fighter, having battled Depression and PCOD. Niharika was fresh out of law college when she was diagnosed with PCOD. The condition caused her to gain weight and eventually led to depression, taking a toll on her personal and professional life. Eventually, she made a tremendous lifestyle change, which caused her to lose weight, and caused an improvement in her PCOD-related symptoms. She says for her, an exercise is a form of therapy. ...
Dec 16, 2020•15 min•Ep. 61
This week on She Slays, we have with us Keyuri Bhanushali. At the age of 26, Keyuri developed a persistent cough, which she dismissed as common flu. Later, when a doctor told her to get further tests, it was found that the cough was indeed tuberculosis. Not diminishing her faith, she was sure to fight the disease, but unfortunately, hers was a rare case of drug-resistant tuberculosis. Despite it all, Keyuri fought for three years and emerged victoriously. She now spreads awareness about TB as an...
Dec 09, 2020•6 min•Ep. 60
This week on She Slays, we have Vachasamrita Saiju, who was only 14-years-old when she was diagnosed with SLE or commonly known as Lupus. Lupus is an inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its tissues. It affects the joints, skin, kidneys, brain, heart and lungs.A true champion indeed she has today connected with Lupus patients from all over India! Along with her doctor and fellow Lupus patients in Kerala, she co-founded the Lupus Trust India, which is the first organisation ...
Dec 02, 2020•16 min•Ep. 59
This week on She Slays, we have 27 years old, Jyotsana Rangeen with us, from Delhi, India. A project management specialist with HCL Technologies and a practising professional dancer and choreographer, Jyotsana was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2015, and today has been living with the disease for five years. Come let's listen to this fighter's story.
Nov 25, 2020•13 min•Ep. 58
This week on She Slays, we have with us Sadaf Siddiqi, who suffered from a major slip disc accident while pursuing her dream of becoming a cabin crew member. From flying high, working long shifts and lifting heavy-duty, Sadaf was suddenly in so much pain that she couldn't even stand straight and had to move back home to begin her treatment. Come let's listen to this champ's story.
Nov 18, 2020•7 min•Ep. 57
This week on She Slays, we Nupur Lalvani with us who is joining us to educate us about diabetes. Nupur has been living with type 1 diabetes since the last 25 years and requires 4-6 injections daily and sugar tests on a glucometer 5-7 times every day, to keep her diabetes in check. But a She Slays champ indeed, she founded Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation to support those living with diabetes in India.Come let's listen to this champ's story.
Nov 11, 2020•14 min•Ep. 56
This week on She Slays, we have Meenakshi Shekharan with us, who dealt with her first epilepsy attack at the age of 13. An incurable disease, Epilepsy resulted in various tribulations for Meenakshi, including short term memory loss. It was only at the age of 21 that Meenakshi connected with a doctor who found the right medicine that could control her fits. And thus began a journey from depression to optimism. Come let us listen to her story.
Nov 04, 2020•12 min•Ep. 55
This week's champion is Swati Suramya.Swati was 34, when a regular health check up and a random self-breast exam led to the discovery of a large lump, about 3-4 cm in radius in her left breast. A follow-up with a gynaecologist confirmed the lump to be cancerous. Swati was diagnosed with Breast Cancer Stage 2.So come, let's listen to this She Slays champ's story of triumphing over breast cancer, to commemorate the breast cancer awareness month.
Oct 29, 2020•14 min•Ep. 54
This week's champion is Kopal Awasthi. Kopal was diagnosed with Jaundice at the mere age of three years. What started as a fever, resulted in an emergency hospital admission. With all the medications going in her and continuous hospitalisations, she had to drop out of school. Further complications in her treatment resulted in stomach enlargement and continuous glucose intake. Come let's listen to this champ's story.
Oct 22, 2020•6 min•Ep. 53
This month is marked as the Breast Cancer Awareness month. To commemorate the occasion, we have with us Neeti Leekha Chhabra, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 31.Neeti not only triumphed over the disease but also started an NGO called Yes to Life to spread awareness and information about the disease.So come, let's listen to this She Slays champ's story.
Oct 15, 2020•15 min•Ep. 52
Our this week's She Slays champion is Bhawna Mehta - a lifestyle and food influencer. Five years ago, on a family trip, Bhawna fell sick and couldn’t eat anything. She was admitted to a hospital, under a suspected cancer diagnosis. Instead she was diagnosed with a non-malignant cyst. The traumatic experience also led to an anxiety disorder diagnosis, which took three years for Bhawna. This is her story.
Oct 08, 2020•10 min•Ep. 51
