Finding Order in Disorder - Mental Health Podcast

About Finding Order in Disorder - Mental Health Podcast

Inspired by Ishaa Vinod Chopra's memoir, 'Finding Order in Disorder, ' and a project of the Non-Profit Finding Order in Disorder Foundation, this podcast aims to utilize digital storytelling and multidisciplinary arts to dissect the advice of professors, scholars, scientists, doctors, artists, dancers, filmmakers, coaches, and experts on living life in the pursuit of well-being and how one might find their own balance in life.

Publisher

Finding Order in Disorder Foundation

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Oct 2024

Latest episode

7 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Aug 2026

   Adrianne Stacey- Katha Katharsis Collective Ep. 1

   This is a very special episode Ft. Adrianne Stacey- a survivor of the mental health psychiatric system. Adrianne is a Métis Indigenous person with lived experience in mental health, and in this conversation, she shares her insights on the various systems of power that shape dominant narratives and offers suggestions for challenging the status quo.

2. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Puneet Singh Singhal I Co-founder Billion Strong | Disability Inclusion, Climate Justice and Mental Health | Curator, Green Disability| Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia I Dilli Dehat Project

   This July for Disability Pride Month Special we sit down with Puneet Singh Singhal! Themes of domestic violence, disability, dyslexia, community engagement, collaboration, advocacy are openly discussed in a raw and authentic improv conversation with Ishaa Vinod Chopra, founder of Finding Order in Disorder Non-Profit and Podcast Host. - In Puneet's own words in response to being honored with Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia: "So honored to be make it to the Forbes (https://www.linkedin.com/company/forbes-magazine/) 30 Under 30 Asia: 2026 in the Social Impact category. Glad that my work through Green Disability (https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-disability/), Billion Strong (https://www.linkedin.com/company/billion-strong/), Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities (https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-network-of-young-persons-with-disabilities/), and Dilli Dehat Project (https://www.linkedin.com/company/dilli-dehat-project/) is being acknowledged by one of the biggest global accolades. Thanks to United Nations Youth Office (https://www.linkedin.com/company/un-youth-affairs/), Moonshot Platform (https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshot-platform/), We Are Family Foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-are-family-foundation/), The Melton Foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/meltonfoundation/), Peace First (https://www.linkedin.com/company/peace-first/), The Pollination Project Foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pollination-project/), COMMUNICARE SPECIAL EDUCATION (https://www.linkedin.com/company/communicare-education/) and so many other for their support and guidance." Puneet's Bio: Co-founder Billion Strong | Empowering Young Innovators with Disabilities | Curator, “Green Disability” | Exploring Conscious AI for Social Change | Advaita Vedanta | SDGs 10 & 17 | Founder, “Dilli Dehat Project” |Diversity & Inclusion Team Building and Grant Writing Consultant | Public Speaking | Content Writing | Public Speaking | Financial Reporting.

3. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Dr. Stuart Matan-Lithwick I Father I Scientist I Teacher ~ A Disability Pride Month Special

   We are delighted to welcome Dr. Stuart Matan-Lithwick as our feature for Disability Pride Month. Dr. Matan-Lithwick is a passionate genetics researcher, biology teacher, advocate, and father. At the heart of his work is a deep curiosity about the world and a genuine sense of wonder about what we can discover when we learn together. Whether he is teaching, researching, mentoring, consulting, or advocating, Dr. Matan-Lithwick brings a powerful commitment to making a difference and helping create a world that is more accessible, inclusive, and built for everyone.His scientific work has contributed to a better understanding of how childhood brain cancers can migrate to the spine, as well as genetic factors connected to depression at the end of life. As an educator, he has helped learners find joy, meaning, and curiosity in the process of discovery. And in one of the most personal and meaningful parts of his work, Dr. Matan-Lithwick has supported people newly diagnosed with blindness-related conditions, helping them find their way back to hope and the reassurance thatthey will be okay, just as others once did for him.He brings heart, experience, insight, and a clear belief that big visions become possible when we take them one SMART step at a time.We’re honoured to have Dr. Stuart Matan-Litwick Join Us for Finding Order in Disorder Podcast!

4. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Finding Order in Disorder I S. 2 Ep. 3 I Ft. Arshi - Founder of QSA- Queer South Asians

   S. 2 Ep. 4. Ft. Arshi—Founder of Queer South Asians- QSA.Arshi explores the intersectional identities of being queer, trans, neurodivergent, and an immigrant from Bangladesh settled in Canada. Through community-engaged praxis, Arshi has built Queer South Asians and other community ventures, such as Kotha_to—a conversation circle for queer Bangladeshi folks to overcome the barriers and divisions of culture and queer identity through the lens of an immigrant. Arshi shares early childhood tales, explores family relations and challenges, and explores the silver lining of hope and faith, fueled by love for one's family against all odds. A leader in Toronto and the broader Canadian landscape for queer and/or trans people of South Asian background and/or otherwise, Arshi utilizes community events in the form of conversation circles and fundraisers, as well as a recent venture into culinary arts, vis-à-vis 'Arshi's Dokan'—or Arshi's shop. Follow Queer South Asians on their website at:https://queersouthasians.ca/ You can follow Arshi on IG here: @arshi_saFounder of @queer_southasiansSelling stuff on @arshidokan - Bangladeshi Maker in Toronto Selling snacks and crafty things DM to order Hosts @kotha.to - Monthly Bangla Conversation Circle in Toronto hosted by @arshi_saOrganizing @minabazaarto - A market for first timer and new vendors from South Asian and QTBIPOC communities in Toronto - Launching May 24th, 2026

5. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Finding Order in Disorder I S.2. Ep. 3- Ft. Matthew Jackman- PhD Candidate I WHO Consultant

   Welcome to Finding Order in Disorder! This episode we're joined by Matthew Jackman (they/them), a Mad studies scholar, mental health activist and PhD candidate at the University of Sydney. Matthew is the founder of The Australian Centre for Lived Experience (TACFLE) and Mad Collective, and serves on a number of international mental health and lived experience initiatives, including the Lancet Commission on Lived Experience in Mental Health Research and Western Pacific Advisor to the Global Mental Health Action Network. Their work explores the history, politics, and future of international Mad movements, drawing on both academic scholarship and lived experience. Matthew is passionate about human rights, social justice, and reimagining mental health beyond traditional psychiatric frameworks. They are currently an international visiting scholar in the Mad Studies Hub at York University.--Emerging Themes: Queer Identify, Mad Studies, Manic Depressive Lived Experience(s) , Family relations , Mental Health Activisim with WHO & United Nations and Global Mental Health Action Network--

6. 

   28 Mar 2026

   S. 2 Ep. 1 Ft. Billion Strong & Green Disability: Climate & Disability Justice Praxis ft. Puneet Singh Singhal

   Finding Order in Disorder Podcast – Season 2. Ep. 1 Ft. Puneet Singh Singhal (he/him) Co-founder Billion Strong | Empowering Young Innovators with Disabilities | Curator, "Green Disability" | Exploring Conscious AI for Social Change | Advaita Vedanta | SDGs 10 & 17 | In Puneet’s own words: “My primary focus is on increasing the "Discoverability" of persons with disabilities, especially those hailing from the Global South. In a world where being seen and heard is not a given for everyone, "Discoverability" is a gift. And it is our highest aim to bestow this gift on as many individuals as we can. I am committed to amplifying voices with a focus on embracing intersectionality and equity. I believe every story is a mosaic of challenges and triumphs, and my duty is to foster an environment where all these stories can be told and celebrated." “Building the "Green Disability" community, as I have observed the fact that the disability community is ignored when it comes to Climate Conversations. Now we all are saying one sentence in Solidarity: Climate Crisis is our crisis too!!! Accessibility goes hand in hand with Sustainability Being the largest minority of the world (17-22%) of the world's population it is our right and duty to be part of the solution. Our community is being marginalized and vulnerable in times of Climate Disasters, There is no Climate Justice Without Disability Justice. We share stories, challenges, potential solutions, victories and everything in-between. I also run a page and a newsletter with the same name. ‘Green Disability’”

7. 

   13 Dec 2025

   Women Empowerment Special Ft. Sinthu N. - Season 1 Finale

   Sinthu is a Mother, Dancer and Social Worker who is a Survivor of Gender Based Violence , Intimate Partner Violence - who has endured this injustice for a decade and is now giving back to the community. This talk was filmed on Womens Day and is in rememberance off the Canadian gender-based violence (GBV)- 16 Days of Activism, an International campaign running annually from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), involving global actions to prevent and end GBV. Key days within this period include November 29 -Women Human Rights Defenders Day to December 6 - Canada's National Day of Remembrance for the Polytechnic Massacre.

8. 

   11 Oct 2025

   World Mental Health Day Fireside Chat Ft. Aastha Kothary aka SlowdownwithAastha

   A Fireside Chat with Aastha Kottary, a Mental Health Advocate and Podcast Host of Slow Down with Aastha - an award winning audio podcast for mental wellness discussions, self-growth, and emotional development. She is the Founder and Creative Director of Elevate - a homegrown brand that promotes Indian craftsmanship by combining spiritual jewellery with healing gemstones.IG: @slowdownwithaastha Podcast- Spotify: Slow Down with Aastha 01:15 Aastha's Introduction02:18 Neuro-coaching?18:00 Trauma, scope, and referrals20:00 Tools: challenging core beliefs22:00 Adverse Childhood Experiences -ACEs and Self-Stigma23:00 Aastha's lived experiences 28:00 Mind–body–spirit connection29:00 Buddhism and Power of Acceptance31:00 Starting the Podcast 37:00 India vs. Canada: Systems & History50:00 Dance and Expressive Arts in healing57:00 Collaborative Care Model: Support systems01:00:07 Thyroid, PCOS without Medicines 01:02:00 No support? Build community & Connect with resources 01:03:00 Community, Honesty and Boundaries01:04:00 World Mental Health Day GratitudeNeuro-coaching Aastha discussed her journey into neuro-coaching, explaining how it addresses self-limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns by exploring their roots in past experiences. She emphasized the importance of challenging these beliefs and using tools like understanding brain chemistry and circadian rhythms to empower individuals. Mental Health JourneysPower of Therapy and alternative approaches like meditation in recovery and how founding a podcast to help break the stigma around mental health in India served as a catharsis. Stigma exists in both India and Canada; the conversation around mental health is more open in Canada.Challenges in Mental Health CareHistorical and current issues surrounding mental health treatment in Canada, highlighting the systemic problems of isolation, coercion, and restraint in emergency units and hospitals. Intergenerational trauma caused by past atrocities against Indigenous peoples and those with mental health issues, noting the lack of proper funding and support for mental health care. Global Mental Health Awareness Ishaa shared her personal mental health journey, highlighting how dance and yoga played crucial roles in her recovery. She emphasized the importance of a collaborative and community approach to mental health care, rather than relying solely on biomedical treatments. Aastha discussed the differences in mental health perceptions between India and the UK, noting that while each country faces unique challenges, there are also global issues like work-life imbalance. Support Networks Importance of support systems in mental health, highlighting how a strong support network can help individuals avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms like drugs and alcohol. Aastha shared her personal experience of receiving unwavering support from her family during challenging times, which helped her persist through therapy and medication trials. They emphasized that while professional help is valuable, support can also come from chosen family, friends, or even nature, and encouraged people without traditional support systems to seek help in various forms. Role of social media in creating peer support groups and emphasized the importance of awareness and access to mental health resources. Ishaa advocated for the collaborative care model, emphasizing the need for authentic relationships and addressing early childhood trauma as part of prevention. Art and Expression for Mental HealthIshaa and Aastha discussed the importance of letting go of past burdens and the role of acceptance in mental health. They explored how various forms of art and expression, such as dance and journaling, can help release emotions and improve well-being. Ishaa expressed a passion for fostering community and honesty, while Aastha shared her journey of managing health issues through lifestyle changes and emotional expression.

9. 

   13 Sept 2025

   Rajeev Balasubramanyam aka the.mind.revolutionary on Literature I Spirituality I Politics I Art

   Rajeev Balasubramanyam was born in Lancashire and studied at Oxford, Cambridge, and Lancaster universities. He is the prize-winning author of In Beautiful Disguises. He has lived in London, Manchester, Suffolk, Kathmandu, and Hong Kong, where he was a Research Scholar in the Society of Scholars at Hong Kong University. He was a fellow of the Hemera Foundation, for writers with a meditation practice, and has been writer-in-residence at Crestone Zen Mountain Center and the Zen Center of New York City. His journalism and short fiction have appeared in The Washington Post, The Economist, New Statesman, London Review of Books, The Paris Review, McSweeney’s, and many others. He currently lives and works in Berlin. Connect with the Author: https://www.instagram.com/the.mind.revolutionary?igsh=dDd3YjR5NGlnNDls --Topics Discussed: WHAT ROLE DOES OUR INNER CHILD PLAY IN OUR ADULT LIFE, AND HOW MAY WE ATTAIN ACCESS TO GETTING IN TOUCH WITH OUR INNER CHILD? HOW DOES INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA IMPACT THE WAY WE NAVIGATE FAMILY RELATIONS? HOW MAY WE ADDRESS, ACCEPT AND CREATE COMPASSION FOR EACH OTHER, ESPECIALLY WITHIN FAMILIES? WHAT ROLE HAS PATRIARCHY PLAYED IN YOUR LIFE AND HOW HAS THAT INFLUENCED BOTH YOUR WRITING AND EXPERIENCES IN FATHERHOOD? AS SOUTH-ASIANS, WE EXPERIENCE DYSFUNCTION WITHIN OUR FAMILY SYSTEMS REGARDLESS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS- WHY DO YOU FEEL WE OFTEN RESORT TO MASKING AND SUPPRESSING EMOTIONS? INTERSECTION OF POLITICS AND SPIRITUALITY – ACCORDING TO RAJEEV: “WE NEED HEALED WARRIORS, HEALED ACTIVISTS AND HEALED HEALERS IN POLITICS” : WHAT IS THE PATH TO ACHIEVING THIS? HOW MAY ONE VIEW POLITICS DEVOID OF HATRED, AGGRESSION AND FEAR? THE CONCEPT OF : ‘MYTH OF THE NATION’ AND THAT NATIONS ARE A CONSTRUCT – IT MAY BE EASIER SAID THAN IMPLEMENTED. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE FOR OUR CIVILIZATION TO UNLEARN CENTURIES OF OUR OWN WRONGDOINGS? WHEN YOU SAY THAT ONE OF THE GREATEST ACTS IS TO HAVE COMPASSION FOR ABUSERS ON A MICRO LEVEL OR FOR OPRESSORS ON A MACRO LEVEL- HOW MAY ONE DEVELOP THIS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY SUSTAIN IT? HOW DID YOU GET TO PRACTICE ZEN AND HOW HAS THIS IMPACTED YOU AS AN ARTIST, HUMAN-BEING, PHILOSOPHER AND NOW FATHER?

10. 

    30 Jul 2025

    Disability Pride Month Ft. Leah Giorgini- ISPS-US

    🎙️ As July Disability Pride Month comes to an end, Ishaa converses with Leah Georgini, Executive Director of ISPS-US- International Society of Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis- US Chapter, to explore mental health, psychosis, advocacy, and healing from both clinical and lived experience perspectives. Dive into topics like stigma, psychiatric trauma, community care, and reclaiming purpose! 🔗 Learn more about ISPS-US: https://www.isps-us.org #MentalHealth #Psychosis #LivedExperience #ISPSUS #Stigma #MadStudies #HealingJourney 01:30 Chapter 1: Leah’s Journey & ISPS US MissionLeah Georgini introduces herself as Executive Director of the U.S. chapter of the International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis (ISPS US). 02:00 Chapter 3: Occupational Therapy in Psychosis SupportLeah outlines the role of occupational therapy (OT) in mental health, emphasizing the “doing, being, becoming, belonging” framework. 00:06 Chapter 4: Purpose & Meaning: Finding Your IkigaiDrawing on the Japanese concept of Ikigai, Ishaa and Leah explore how identifying purposeful roles and routines can anchor recovery. They connect this to real-world examples—bridging educational gaps, managing medication side-effects—and stress that healing extends beyond clinical interventions to encompass purpose and meaning.00:07 Chapter 5: Building Daily Structure & Community RolesLeah challenges capitalist views of productivity, arguing that meaningful occupation isn’t solely about paid work. She advocates beginning with basic self-care—nutrition, sleep rhythms—and exploring volunteer or caregiving roles that align with personal values, thereby restoring structure, predictability, and social connectedness.00:11 Chapter 6: Confronting Coercion & Trauma in Psychiatric CareIshaa raises the issue of forced isolation and restraints in psychiatric settings. Leah labels these practices as grave human rights violations and discusses her master’s research on self-stigma.00:24 Chapter 7: Bridging Advocacy & Clinical PracticeThey turn to strategies for uniting advocates and clinicians. Leah remains optimistic that most practitioners want to help but are hampered by systemic constraints—contrasting the U.S. and U.K. models. Together, they underscore how small acts of compassion (preferred foods, therapeutic foot-baths) can rebuild trust and humanize care pathways.00:33 Chapter 8: Language, Labels & Self-IdentificationThe conversation shifts to the power of terminology—psychosis, schizophrenia, spiritual awakening—and the inescapable link between any chosen label and stigma. Leah argues for honouring each person’s right to self-identify and construct existential meaning, rather than imposing externally defined medicalized labels.00:35 Chapter 9: Embracing Mad Studies & Historical MemoryIshaa reflects on her engagement with Mad Studies and recounts visiting an exhibition commemorating long-term institutionalized patients buried on campus grounds. She discusses reclaiming “mad” identity, confronting the dark history of involuntary confinement, and leveraging historical awareness to rights-based advocacy.43:00 Chapter 10: Normalizing Psychosis vs OverpathologizationLeah draws parallels within neurodiverse experiences and advocates rare instances of hearing voices or transient paranoia should not be deemed pathological. She critiques pharmaceutical influences that medicalize everyday cognitive lapses, cautioning against defaulting to medications and the biomedical model as a sole solution.

11. 

    20 Jun 2025

    Spotting Early Warning Signs: Teen Mental Health & Addiction Struggles

    Mental Health Clinician Susan Raphael and Educator Vinod Chopra share insights on spotting early warning signs of teen mental health and addiction struggles, offering parents practical guidance in an interview.

12. 

    23 Mar 2025

    Ep. 5- What is Neurodivergence? Ft. Aditi Gangrade

    What actually is neurodivergence? For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we chatted with Aditi Gangrade - co-founder and CCO of @muchmuch.media and @muchmuchspectrum to deconstruct, dissect and unpack societal norms, stereotypes and notions of ‘normality’. Let’s celebrate the beauty of neurodiversity reimagine our perspectives of neurodivergence - let us learn, unlearn, & relearn the essence of Neurodiversity through Celebration! #neurodivergence #neurodivergent #neurodiversityacceptance #neurodiversityweek #neurodiversityweek2025 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters

13. 

    21 Feb 2025

    Ep. 4- Mental Health Through a Psychiatrist's Lens—ft. Dr. Alok Kulkarni

    Dr. Alok Kulkarni is a distinguished interventional psychiatrist from India with extensive training in psychiatry from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, an Institute of National Importance. He was part of India’s first government-funded telepsychiatry program and later became a member of The Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK, after excelling in its rigorous examinations. In 2022-23, he was awarded the prestigious IMH Marshall Fellowship at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, where he gained expertise in cutting-edge clinical trials and treatments for bipolar disorder. Dr. Kulkarni specializes in non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, including tDCS, rTMS, and ECT, and is a recognized voice in national and international media advocating for mental health. His work has been featured in prominent Indian publications, earning him accolades such as the S S Jayaram and Aryabhata awards. Currently, he consults at the Manas Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, a premier center for mood disorders in India, as the CEO. Ishaa’s approach extrapolates her lived experiences in mental health and applies it to education, mental health advocacy, and multidisciplinary arts. She aims to foster empathy, positivity, and self-awareness while sparking mental health discussions and reducing stigmas by creating safe spaces for stigmatized conversations in the AODA, Sunnybrook Patient and Family Advisory Committee(s). As a Member Artist of the Workman Arts Organization, she integrates dance therapy into the community for healing and expression by infusing Latin, Indian Classical and Folk styles as a facilitator. As a Research Associate of a York Master’s Thesis documentary project titled ‘Unfinished,’ she explores her journey in mental health vis-à-vis multidisciplinary arts. Her memoir 'Finding Order in Disorder' explores Dance & Art therapy. She is the Founder and CEO of Finding Order in Disorder Foundation a non-profit for Mental Health. 00:03 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWe4Bg41rXc&t=3s) - Introduction & BackgroundDr Alok shares his journey in psychiatry, including his education, clinical experience, and specialization in bipolar disorder.02:33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWe4Bg41rXc&t=153s) - Holistic & Integrative Mental Health ApproachesDiscussion on holistic mental health care, including psychotherapy, yoga, neurostimulation techniques, and alternative treatments.04:55 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWe4Bg41rXc&t=295s) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ExplainedA deep dive into CBT, how it works, and how restructuring negative thought patterns helps patients with anxiety and depression.07:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWe4Bg41rXc&t=460s) - Yoga, Meditation & Alternatives for Mental HealthThe pros and cons of yoga and meditation for psychiatric conditions, including psychosis, and exploring alternative mindful activities like art and dance.15:39 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWe4Bg41rXc&t=939s) - Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health How the pandemic affected global mental health, increased anxiety, and highlighted the importance of mental well-being.19:26 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWe4Bg41rXc&t=1166s) - Breaking Mental Health Stigma & Self-StigmaThe role of advocacy, open conversations, and public figures in reducing stigma around mental illness and promoting mental health awareness.22:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWe4Bg41rXc&t=1345s) - Resilience & Early Childhood DevelopmentThe impact of childhood experiences on mental health, the nature vs. nurture debate, and how resilience is built over time.32:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWe4Bg41rXc&t=1932s) - Caregivers' Role & Collaborative Mental Health CareThe importance of caregivers in a patient’s recovery, the challenges they face, and how to create a support system for individuals with mental health conditions.42:09 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWe4Bg41rXc&t=2529s) - Comorbidities & Medication Side Effects in Bipolar DisorderExploring the overlap between bipolar disorder and conditions like ADHD, OCD, and anxiety, as well as how medications may contribute to specific side effects.46:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWe4Bg41rXc&t=2790s) - Conclusion & Final ThoughtsClosing remarks, key takeaways, and how viewers can reach out for support or more information on mental health topics.Concept & Host: Ishaa Vinod Chopra Editing, Content & Design: Tanvi Nerlekar

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    8 Feb 2025

    Ep.3- Survivors' Voices: Turning Pain into Power

    Dr. Aninda Sidhana is a leading psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health and psychosexual medicine. With over a decade of experience in general hospital psychiatry and neuropsychiatry, she addresses critical issues such as stress management, sexual health, and gender-based mental health disparities. A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and mental health awareness, she actively writes, educates, and mentors future professionals. Recognized with the Women of Substance Award and Women Resilience Award 2024, she also serves as a Goodwill Ambassador, advancing gender equality, healthcare access, and human rights under the UN SDGs. “When women rise, we all rise together.”Expertise: Women’s Mental Health, Psychosexual Medicine, Marital Therapy, AddictionsCurrent Role: Assistant Professor, Dr. S.S. Tantia M.C.H. & Research CentreAffiliations: International Association of Women’s Mental Health, Guest Faculty at JSS Mysore, India. -- Ishaa’s approach extrapolates her lived experiences in mental health and applies it to education, mental health advocacy and multidisciplinary arts. She aims to foster empathy, positivity, and self-awareness while sparking mental health discussions and reducing stigmas by creating safe spaces for stigmatized conversations in the AODA, Sunnybrook Patient and Family Advisory Committee(s). As a Member Artist of the Workman Arts Organization, she integrates dance therapy into the community for healing and expression by infusing Latin, Indian Classical and Folk styles as a facilitator. In her Memoir ‘Finding Order in Disorder’ ; in lucid, simple prose, she addresses what it is like to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, how it affects interpersonal relationships, and how societal norms influence our understanding of and responses to mental health issues. As a Research Associate of a York Master’s Thesis documentary project titled ‘Unfinished,’ she explores her journey in mental health vis-à-vis multidisciplinary arts. She is currently the Founder and CEO of the NGO titled: Finding Order in Disorder Foundation. 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=0s) Introduction 00:03 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=3s) Welcome & Guest Introduction 00:21 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=21s) Dr. Sidhana’s Background & Work 03:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=180s) Importance of Mental Health Awareness 03:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=190s) The Need for Open Conversations 05:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=330s) Challenges & Stigma in Mental Health 08:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=480s) Women's Mental Health & Well-being08:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=495s) Unique Challenges Faced by Women 10:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=640s) Role of Education in Mental Health 12:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=750s) Addressing Psychosexual Health 15:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=900s) Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Support 15:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=920s) Cultural & Systemic Obstacles 17:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=1065s) Breaking the Silence on Women’s Mental Health 20:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=1230s) Encouraging Access to Mental Health Services 22:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=1320s) Role of Advocacy and Future Initiatives 22:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=1335s) The Impact of Dr. Sidhana’s Work 24:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=1470s) Importance of Mentorship & Spreading Awareness26:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfciG_NHcI&t=1600s) Vision for the Future of Women’s Mental Health 28:00 Closing Remarks & Call to Action 28:20 Final Thoughts from Dr. Sidhana 29:15 Encouragement to Seek Mental Health Support 29:45 Closing Message & Gratitude Concept & Host: Ishaa Vinod Chopra Editing, Subtitles & Design: Tanvi Nerlekar

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    21 Jan 2025

    Mindfulness, Healing & Kinship - ft. Life Coach Ambika Aruna Ganesh

    Ambika Aruna Ganesh is a Life Coach, Facilitator and a Spiritual explorer. A resourceful and compassionate coach with 10 years+ experience and multidisciplinary skill set has worked with 500+ clients from across the world using mindfulness. Mindfulness is a way of operating peacefully in today’s VUCA world. She uses the framework of psychology, mindfulness and reference of ancient Indian modalities to bring the desired results and inculcate a sense of 'sukoon'- a sense of love, peace and purpose.To practice mindfulness dedicatedly, she lives in Tamil-Nadu with her Guru. Here she is seen with Podcast host Ishaa Vinod Chopra whose approach extrapolates her lived experiences in mental health and applies it to education, mental health advocacy and multidisciplinary arts. She aims to foster empathy, positivity, and self-awareness while sparking mental health discussions and reducing stigmas by creating safe spaces for stigmatized conversations. In her Memoir ‘Finding Order in Disorder’ ; in lucid, simple prose, she addresses what it is like to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, how it affects interpersonal relationships, and how societal norms influence our understanding of and responses to mental health issues. As a Research Associate of a York Master’s Thesis documentary project titled ‘Unfinished,’ she explores her journey in mental health vis-à-vis multidisciplinary arts. She is currently the Founder & Executive Director of a nonprofit NGO titled: Finding Order in Disorder Foundation.

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    10 Oct 2024

    World Mental Health Day Special w/ Dr. Adam W.J Davies, PhD, OCT, RECE

    The podcast features Dr. Adam W.J. Davies, Professor at the University of Guelph, RECE. They have a PhD in Curriculum Studies & Teacher Development & Sexual Diversity Studies & Women & Gender Studies - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto They are interviewed by Ishaa Vinod Chopra, a final-year student at George Brown College's School of Early Childhood, RECE, Performing Artist (Kathak), Mental Health Advocate & Author of a memoir titled 'Finding Order in Disorder'. The discussion focuses on advocacy, mental health, and the challenges early childhood educators face as it aligns with this year's World Mental Health Day theme of 'Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health.' Dr. Davies and Ishaa talk about a statement issued by the AECEO (Association for Early Childhood Educators Ontario), co-authored by Dr. Davies, Brooke Richardson, Michelle Jones, and, supported by the Board of Directors and staff of AECEO. , titled “At the Intersection of Safety, Ethics, Mental Health, and Well Being: Disrupting the Status Quo Regulatory Approach in Ontario.” The statement addresses sanism, the discrimination against individuals with mental health diagnoses. It critiques the College of Early Childhood Educators' regulatory practices, particularly their annual renewal form, which asks educators to disclose any disabilities (mental or physical) that could impact their ability to practice safely. According to the issued statement, this regulatory approach may harm marginalized educators due to the vague and unclear disclosure requirement. -- There is further discussion on Dr. Adam W.J Davies's research topics, which include LGBTQ+ children and youth in the early years and K-12 schooling; inclusion for children with disabilities & sexuality education, employing the use of critical theory, including queer theory, mad studies, and critical disability studies. -- A George Brown College, Early Childhood Degree: Solutions Project, ft. Dr. Adam W.J Davies Interviewed by Research Intern/Student: Ishaa Vinod Chopra Location Courtesy: University of Guelph Camera, Editing: Ilse Moreno

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Podcast Authority Score: 11 / 100

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