here, we learn about sex positivity, what unconditional love means, and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Tanisha Kale is a graduate in Psychology who works with The Sangya Project. --- What's new on SwS these days : http://instagram.com/storieswithshastri What Tanisha's up to these days : http://instagram.com/keeper_of_the_red_river What I'm up to these days : http://instagram.com/sanghamitrashastri For...
Feb 09, 2024•39 min•Ep. 36
here, we learn about the importance of personal financing, investing, cryptocurrencies and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Dheeraj Shah has a Masters in Psychology, but is full-time in Crypto. He runs a Podcast that focuses on education and news about Crypto to Indians. Additionally, he loves memes, content creation and community. --- Recorded on July 4, 2021 --- What's new on SwS these days : http://i...
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 35
here, we learn about consciousness, religion, spirituality and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Keanu Heydari is a historian of nineteenth and twentieth century Europe and French cultural, intellectual, and migration history. His research focuses on the out-migration of Iranians (especially intellectuals and cultural leaders) from Tehran to Paris before and after the 1953 coup d’état. Keanu is also inte...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 33
here, we discuss conditioning, multiple intelligences, trust and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- "Hi, I'm Anand Mendoza. I'm a part of the visiting faculty at the Symbiosis Institute of Liberal Arts during the day. But I moonlight as an obnoxious nerd who will deconstruct everything I see until it makes no sense at all. I have one foot in psychology and dip my other foot in anything that makes even a r...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 33
here, we exchange notes on the music scene across the maps of India and Pakistan, what's common, what's different and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Recorded on July 12, 2020 --- What's new on SwS these days : http://instagram.com/storieswithshastri What Maanu's up to these days : https://www.instagram.com/maanusmusic/ What I'm up to these days : http://instagram.com/sanghamitrashastri For enquiries, ...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 31
here, we learn about the stigmas associated with therapy, mental health, embracing your sexuality, sexual health and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- "I practice as a Consultant Psychiatrist/Sexologist at my clinic in Kalyani Nagar, Pune. My passions lie in the field mental health and sexual health, which I believe are central to any individual’s well being. To me human problems and solutions lie in the...
Dec 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 30
here, we learn about what it's like to meditate and let go, the permanence of social media and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- "I'm a 25 year old Calcutta boy, living in this strange world. Advertising is my bread, Filmmaking is my butter and Frank Ocean is my god. I usually respond affirmatively to "Let's record a podcast bro."" --- Streamed on July 13, 2020 --- What's new on SwS these days : http://i...
Dec 16, 2023•46 min•Ep. 29
here, we learn about knowing your worth as an artiste, finding inspiration outside and inside yourself and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- "I am Yatharth Roy Vibhakar, a freelancing graphic designer, published music composer, avid film photographer and occasional globetrotter. My interests stem from the various forms of audio and visual art forms I indulge in, communicating and conversing narratives th...
Dec 09, 2023•54 min•Ep. 28
here, we learn about what a vlogger does, and also discuss making an impact with videos, the flipside of digital media, how to not drown in the plethora of information fed to us and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- "I'm a 22-year old creator and vlogger. I like to depict humorous accounts of the best moments that I manage to film so that I have something to mark my journey with and give people and mysel...
Jun 29, 2021•55 min•Ep. 27
here, we learn about Trickster, songwriting, teaching music, finding your voice, and discuss carving a niche, the onset of electronic music into pop, working with your emotions through songwriting and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Derric Dsouza’s journey into music started off the clichéed way - as part of a church choir. However, it was not so clichéed, when the choir boy decided to take over the to...
Jun 28, 2021•44 min•Ep. 26
here, we learn about what makes a meme, their educational potential, philosophy, religion and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Anuj Nakade is a resident meme curator at TIFA Working Studios and curated the infamous Meme Regime that travelled with the show to Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore and Goa. He holds a BA honours in psychology from Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce and is on his way to getting an ...
Jun 23, 2021•52 min•Ep. 25
here, we share our thoughts on self-doubt, how to overcome it, techno, waste management and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Even though he didn't often find his calling, his calling always found him. Pursuing his passion for music gave Aditya Rajput the courage to take life-changing decisions like dropping out of college and committing to the magical life of being a full-time music artist. His freshly-...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 24
here, we share our thoughts on what makes something unconventional, the importance of the education system in teaching us whether something is a "good" option, living a life of potential, understanding our needs and wants and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Jatin Gohil is a self-taught writer, image and filmmaker with an education in International tourism and hospitality. The worldly curiosities excite...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 23
here, we share our thoughts on time management, work-life balance, talk music and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Abji George is a multifaceted self-taught soul singer-songwriter from Pune who has been performing from the age of 16. Beyond that and being a freelance vocalist, he is presently working as a Campaign Operations Specialist at Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS), as a lead reso...
Jun 21, 2021•53 min•Ep. 22
here, we learn about what modern slavery is all about, how you can help, how you can change this world for the better and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Manmeet Arora is an interior designer based in Mumbai. She believes in the beauty of simplicity and the synchronicity of humans and nature. After her studies in design school in Mumbai, she honed her skills working with reputed design firms before set...
Apr 16, 2021•59 min•Ep. 21
here, we learn about travelling solo - the perks, the obstacles, being a mindful traveller, slow living, funding your travel, and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Aditi Abhay is a digital marketing professional who daydreams of living and working in the mountains of India. She loves to scribble her thoughts on slow living, mental health, travelling and the experiences they bring along. It's almost been ...
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 20
here, we learn about diabetes in youngsters, the attitude towards stress and mental health, and more! --- Harsh Kedia, who is popularly known as A Diabetic Chef, has broken all the chains of a diabetic patient and discovered the beauty of FOOD in a new way! At the age of 15, he was diagnosed with diabetes. However, he did not let his passion for cooking fade away. If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! What Harsh's up ...
Apr 10, 2021•53 min•Ep. 19
starts at 14:07 here, we understand about women's rights, being a law student through an India with CAA-NRC, constitutional remedies, what it's like to volunteer to help migrant workers get back home, sexual and reproductive health, sexual education in schools and rural areas and more. --- "I'm Avaantika Kadapatti, a 4th year law student. I founded Do It For The Hood, a non-profit association, in my 2nd year of college. I'm an activist for women's rights, and secularism. Structural changes and r...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 18
here, we learn what going zero-waste means, changes you can make to your day-to-day routines to do your bit, how coffee helps your plants and more. Make your own bio enzyme : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB9s6niKVec --- Anu is a filmmaker-turned-HR professional-turned-entrepreneur and permaculturist. She is currently on a mission to help individuals and communities reduce their negative impact on the environment through Swadhaarani (www.swadhaarani.com) — a sustainability and zero-waste organ...
Apr 08, 2021•59 min•Ep. 17
here, we learn about the blues, the future of musicians, enjoying engineering and a lot more! --------------- "I started my musical journey as a guitar player who was forced to take guitar lessons as a more productive use of my time. I've come to realise that I'm drawn to simple roots music. I started my blues band Triple Shuffle in 2016. That's been my main project till date. We started out as a blues cover trio but have beautifully morphed into a band that plays what they please and have a lot...
Apr 07, 2021•56 min•Ep. 16
here, we learn about licensing, OTT platforms, screening, movie experiences and more! --------------- Nikita Naiknavare is a law student-turned-entrepreneur. She is the founder of Lost The Plot , a boutique film licensing and open-air cinema company. She spent her college years in the UK, graduating with an MA in International Relations from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland before completing her Masters in Law from City University in London in 2013. Her interest in copyright law and lov...
Apr 06, 2021•59 min•Ep. 15
Fatema Hakim is a free-spirited human - a musician, DJ, producer, entrepreneur and a Yogi. She began DJ-ing at the age of 17 alongside her brother Hannan Hakim as Moon Roots Project. This made them active participants in the Indian music scene. She is the brains behind Chasing Rainbows (live electronica) and Discokid. Apart from that, she is a Yoga teacher, an outdoor adventure specialist and also runs a family-owned sustainable and upcycled clothing label called Pagal Poona. Currently, Fatema r...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 14
Luv Mahtani is a musician, ukulele teacher and music curator based in Pune. He's the founder of Ukulele With Luv, a platform for the Indian Ukulele Community - offering ukulele classes, workshops, events and online media. He also curates music for INDIEFIND, an Indian independent music blog on Instagram and is a co-city leader for Sofar Sounds, Pune. If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! What Luv's up to these days : ...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 13
Manasi Boyatkar is a 21-year old multi-potentialite who enjoys hot chai and instrumental music. A visual artist at heart, she has spent 5 years working and exploring various mediums of art and design like projection mapping and resin art. Academically, she has obtained a degree in mass communication specialising in audiovisuals and has been involved in various filmmaking and videography projects. As of now, her waking dream is to defy the concept of being a jack of all trades master of none. She...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 12
Priyanka Tambe is a 21-year old photographer, dog mom and the co-founder of a digital marketing agency. Photographing portraits, weddings and self-portraits is something she can do on a daily basis! Her goal in life is to travel to every corner of this beautiful planet! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! What Priyanka's up to these days : http://instagram.com/priyankatambe_ What I'm up to these days : http://instag...
Feb 04, 2021•48 min•Ep. 11
Sai Sethu is primarily an engineer-turned-journalist-turned independent creator who currently runs an online channel called On The Ground, on Instagram and Facebook. He creates video stories of ordinary Indians with extraordinary stories, awe-inspiring, and fascinating villages across the country and ingenious ideas brought to life by trailblazing minds. The duration of all these videos is 99 seconds. They are informative, inspiring, and eye-opening. If this episode doesn't resonate with you, pl...
Feb 02, 2021•42 min•Ep. 10
Nida Siddiqui started her musical journey by uploading covers on YouTube and performing with a few musical groups in Pune. In mid-2018, she joined hands with Derric and Shaun, showcasing original music that they write together. She released her debut single 'And I'll Love' in September. On being inspired by Dodie Clark, she took the plunge and started ALOSIA (A Lot of Songs in April) through which she aired out demos of complete or even, unfinished songs. If this episode doesn't resonate with yo...
Feb 02, 2021•55 min•Ep. 9
Sagarika Mukerji is a 23-year old design graduate whose college life at NIFT eventually led to the creation of Wasabi Panda. Her brand started out as one from the perspective of a design student and continues to transform itself as she wishes to transform her life. From being an avid sketcher to working in the field of design, branding, marketing, etc, Wasabi Panda's journey has just begun. If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a l...
Feb 02, 2021•37 min•Ep. 8
Shobhana Mandal is 1/3rd marketer + 1/3rd boredom destroyer + 1/3rd karaoke diva. After years of being questioned for all her choices and her own feelings, she finally describes herself as the bosswoman who loves pink. She considers herself to be too old for mad love and perhaps, still too young to join the monks. If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! What Shobhana's up to these days : http://instagram.com/shobhaana ...
Feb 01, 2021•43 min•Ep. 7
Viraf Patel prefers to describe himself as a student of storytelling and claims to make the best dhansakh and Parsi chai in Salsette Parsi Colony, Mumbai. He went from being an electrical engineering student by day and a DJ in Pune by night to enlisting in the merchant navy. 5 years later, he went on to win the Mr. India pageant. He made his. TV debut with Yashraj's Mahi Way (streaming on Netflix) and consequently working with Aditya Chopra, Mahesh Bhatt, BBC India, Sony TV, Life OK, Star Plus, ...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 6
