Being Meraklis is a podcast tapping into our inner wisdom to live life to our fullest potential. It hopes to share real conversations on life in all its glory, the joys and struggles, triumphs and failures, successes, and their lessons. This podcast helps individuals to become more self-aware, and create their dream life with insights, self-reflective questions, and thought-provoking interviews.
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Publisher
Shwetha Sivaraman
Category
society & culture · society & culture · society & culture
Life Scripts: Unconscious Narratives that Shape our Reality
In this episode of the Meraklis Beings podcast, host Shwetha Sivaraman is joined by Aruna Gopakumar, founder of the School of You, psychotherapist, and co-author of And How Do You Feel About That?. They explore the powerful concept of life scripts—unconscious childhood narratives that shape adult behavior—and how understanding them can transform our relationships, leadership, and inner lives. Aruna shares deep insights into psychotherapeutic practices, reparenting, and emotional wellbeing in a heartfelt, enlightening conversation.
Timestamps:
01:00 – Introduction to Aruna and her work
02:24 – What shaped Aruna’s transformation journey?
05:21 – What are life scripts?
08:50 – Why they matter for leaders and professionals
12:55 – Can life scripts be positive too?
14:24 – How childhood shapes adult trust and emotion
15:29 – What are injunctions and how do they affect us?
17:25 – Is it possible to change our scripts?
21:25 – How early roles affect closeness and independence
24:18 – Reparenting: Reconnecting with the inner child
28:07 – Why unconscious dynamics impact success
33:08 – Getting stuck in our script loops
36:06 – Rapid fire: Books, shows, and inspiration
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5 Apr 2025
Becoming a Financial Independent Artist with Nidhi Mariam Jacob
In this episode of the Meraklis Beings podcast, host Shwetha Sivaraman is joined by Nidhi Mariam Jacob (NMJ), an independent artist whose works are deeply inspired by nature and spirituality. Together, they explore Nidhi’s transformative journey through personal challenges, rediscovering purpose, and building a meaningful career in the arts. This heartfelt conversation touches on financial independence, artistic perseverance, mental wellness, and staying true to your creative voice.
00:01 - Teaser
01:07 - Introduction to Nidhi and her work
02:15 - Childhood and early inspiration
05:26 - Key life turning points
07:15 - Coping with separation
10:26 - Starting from scratch
13:00 - Staying true to her dream
16:19 - Early artistic hurdles
20:08 - Motivation during tough times
23:03 - The "Bleeding Canvas" project
28:51 - Financial advice for women
31:34 - Avoiding burnout
34:31 - Advice for beginners
36:37 - Importance of consistency
40:02 - Influential books & podcasts
42:13 - Her non-negotiable value
44:18 - Mental wellness practices
47:06 - Message to her younger self
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1 Mar 2025
Six Year Leap: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship
March 2025 marks 6 years of a rollercoaster ride being an entrepreneur for me and I wanted to record an episode where I share my journey and lessons so far. That’s what this episode is, but with a little twist. Instead of me sharing my reflections, we asked you listeners to poll in your questions and in this episode I answer the top questions I’ve received on this topic.
Do you like the Q&A format? Let us know on IG/Whatsapp.
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21,029
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
76
Engagement
77
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