Unfiltered With Sapna is a multilingual podcast exploring the conversations people are often afraid to say out loud. đď¸đ Through raw and honest stories, we talk about womanhood, healing, identity, relationships, culture, mental health, resilience, career transitions, and personal growth. Hosted by Sapna, shaped by life across Madagascar, Kenya, Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, and Dubai. In English, French, Hindi, and Gujarati â because some stories deserve to be heard in the language they were lived in. â¨
Usha Singh-Das grew up with severe eczema, facing bullying and rejection when she needed acceptance most. But some of her deepest wounds came from within her own family.
After losing her father, experiencing pregnancy loss, and facing a nine-year legal battle over the family home, Usha reached a point where protecting her peace meant walking away.In this episode of â â Unfiltered With Sapnaâ (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapna), Usha shares the story behind her book, Breaking Free. We talk about family control, emotional guilt, going no contact, and the courage it takes to build a life beyond the expectations you grew up with.
Through her marriage, motherhood, and writing, she began creating a life on her own termsâand telling the story she once kept to herself.
What happens when choosing yourself means leaving behind the people you were taught never to leave?
Content note: Bullying, emotional abuse, bereavement, pregnancy loss, and depression.
9 Oct 2026
Episode 14: Growing Up Neurodivergent In A World Built For âNormalâ | Maureen van Huvelingen
Maureen van Huvelingen shares what it was like growing up neurodivergent in a world that kept expecting her to be ânormal.â
As a child, she struggled with dyslexia, autism traits, and ADHD, moving through special school, masking, and years of learning how to adapt to a world that did not always understand how her brain worked. But with the support of her family, she slowly learned that being different did not mean being broken.In this episode of â Unfiltered With Sapna (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapna), we explore neurodivergence, labels, childhood, masking, self-acceptance, and what it means to be seen for who you are beyond a diagnosis.
25 Sept 2026
From a Wheelchair to the Spotlight | Trupti Sagar
Diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as a child, Trupti Sagar spent years living with chronic pain, limited mobility and eventually a wheelchair.
But behind the physical battle was another story â growing up as a girl in a conservative family, feeling overlooked, navigating disability, body image, relationships and a world that often saw her condition before it saw her.
In my first Gujarati conversation on â Unfiltered With Sapnaâ â (https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Funfilteredwithsapna%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafMfiADhTB60chXRE80FmoYdgjZywibnVjZiri0wwByjVBdxn57Ugk-ALmgWA_aem_zsHpzAV296bM_WUoT2E1dg&e=AUBg_Ji1EyTkhvUQRqfV24Lt4K7WY7Fwzgh7TTpp-Y3FBxn-_VjMf-J73VZSwfo-dP0KIsTEROaXNjM9o9ULHE7h8_TbkWnZupX5emc9tjvrZ515gxt6SayV9fkFEeO5zNzhRbA), Trupti opens up about the darkest moments of her childhood, undergoing two hip replacements, learning to walk again, becoming independent, pursuing her education, and stepping into modeling and social media.
Today, she has built a community of over 90,000 followers â and she still has one big dream: to see herself on a billboard on Dubaiâs Sheikh Zayed Road.
Trupti doesnât want her story to be told through pity. She wants to be seen for everything she has become.
2 Sept 2026
From an Abusive Marriage to a Guinness World Record at 51 | Dr. Sakshi Batla
Dr. Sakshi Batla was a successful dental surgeon with a loving family and a life filled with dreams. But behind the doors of her marriage, she endured emotional abuse, humiliation and relentless mental tortureâuntil she reached a point where she almost lost her life.
Leaving the marriage was only the beginning of her healing. She later faced depression, health challenges and the devastating loss of both her parents. Yet each time life brought her down, she found another reason to riseâthrough her work, painting, yoga and, eventually, skating.
At the age of 51, Dr. Sakshi put on a pair of skates for the first time. What began as a way to save herself became an extraordinary new chapter that led her to become a Guinness World Record holder.
In this deeply personal episode of â Unfiltered With Sapnaâ (https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Funfilteredwithsapna%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafMfiADhTB60chXRE80FmoYdgjZywibnVjZiri0wwByjVBdxn57Ugk-ALmgWA_aem_zsHpzAV296bM_WUoT2E1dg&e=AUBg_Ji1EyTkhvUQRqfV24Lt4K7WY7Fwzgh7TTpp-Y3FBxn-_VjMf-J73VZSwfo-dP0KIsTEROaXNjM9o9ULHE7h8_TbkWnZupX5emc9tjvrZ515gxt6SayV9fkFEeO5zNzhRbA), Dr. Sakshi shares her journey from an abusive marriage to rebuilding her identity, choosing herself and proving that it is never too late to begin again.
Because sometimes, nobody comes to save you. You have to become the hero of your own life.
22 Aug 2026
The Hidden Red Flag in a Conflict-Avoidant Relationship | Valentina Avdeeva
What happens when a relationship looks peaceful from the outside â no fights, no complaints, no harsh words â but something inside you still tells you it isnât right?
In this episode of Unfiltered With Sapna (https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Funfilteredwithsapna%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafMfiADhTB60chXRE80FmoYdgjZywibnVjZiri0wwByjVBdxn57Ugk-ALmgWA_aem_zsHpzAV296bM_WUoT2E1dg&e=AUBg_Ji1EyTkhvUQRqfV24Lt4K7WY7Fwzgh7TTpp-Y3FBxn-_VjMf-J73VZSwfo-dP0KIsTEROaXNjM9o9ULHE7h8_TbkWnZupX5emc9tjvrZ515gxt6SayV9fkFEeO5zNzhRbA), Valentina Avdeeva opens up about the expectations she inherited about what it means to be a âgoodâ woman, wife and mother â and how those beliefs shaped the choices she made.
She shares the reality of a relationship where her partner seemed like an âangel,â yet she came to experience the absence of conflict as something that kept her stuck. Behind a life that looked good from the outside, Valentina found herself asking a painful question: Why am I not happy?
From losing her sense of identity as a housewife in Dubai and experiencing panic attacks, to exploring her family patterns, finding the courage to leave her marriage and rebuilding her independence, Valentina shares the journey that eventually led her back to herself.
Today, she brings together her background in psychology and art through art therapy â helping others explore what may be difficult to put into words.
A conversation about conflict avoidance, boundaries, inherited patterns, motherhood, identity, relationships and what it takes to finally listen to yourself.
11 Aug 2026
When Trauma Meets Schizophrenia | Lavina DâSouza
What happens when trauma meets schizophrenia?In this episode of â â â â â â â Unfiltered With Sapnaâ â â â (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapna), Lavina DâSouza opens up about childhood sexual abuse, growing up surrounded by domestic violence and death threats, and her experience of living with schizophrenia.
After years of carrying her story, Lavina is finally speaking â not only for herself, but for others who may still be suffering in silence.
5 Aug 2026
Episode 9: A Motherâs Fight Against Cancer | Jyoti Belani
One ordinary day, Jyoti Belani was getting ready for a party when she felt a lump that would change her life forever.In this episode of â â â â â â Unfiltered With Sapnaâ â â (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapna), Jyoti shares the moment she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the fear of telling her family, the emotional reality of chemotherapy, losing her hair, and finding the strength to keep going for her husband and two young children.
But this episode is about more than cancer. Itâs about resilience, motherhood, healing, and learning to let go of stress, guilt, and the pressure to be everything for everyone.
Today, Jyoti is cancer-free, and sheâs using her journey to encourage others to listen to their bodies, prioritize their health, and never lose hope.
This is a conversation about courage, survival, and choosing lifeâone day at a time.
5 Aug 2026
A Motherâs Fight Against Cancer | Jyoti Belani
One ordinary day, Jyoti Belani was getting ready for a party when she felt a lump that would change her life forever.In this episode of â â â â â Unfiltered With Sapnaâ â (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapna), Jyoti shares the moment she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the fear of telling her family, the emotional reality of chemotherapy, losing her hair, and finding the strength to keep going for her husband and two young children.
But this episode is about more than cancer. Itâs about resilience, motherhood, healing, and learning to let go of stress, guilt, and the pressure to be everything for everyone.
Today, Jyoti is cancer-free, and sheâs using her journey to encourage others to listen to their bodies, prioritize their health, and never lose hope.
This is a conversation about courage, survival, and choosing lifeâone day at a time.
26 Jul 2026
The Girl Who Refused To Die | Veisy Reyes
At just seven years old, Veisy Reyes says she began seeing things that no one else could explain. Years later, her health rapidly declined, and she says doctors believed she had only a few months left to live.
In this episode of â â â Unfiltered With Sapna (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapna), Veisy shares her extraordinary journey through fear, illness, faith, healing, and transformation. From unexplained childhood experiences and becoming a missionary to ultimately finding her own path as a Reiki Master in Dubai, this conversation explores resilience, hope, and the power of choosing life.
Whether you listen through the lens of spirituality, faith, or personal belief, this is Veisyâs storyâtold in her own words.
20 Jul 2026
The Cost Of âWhat Will People Say?â | Rinhee Suberwal
How often do we ignore our instincts because weâre worried about what other people will think?
In this episode of â â Unfiltered With Sapnaâ â (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapna), Rinhee Suberwal shares the deeply personal story of a marriage that lasted just 15 days, the warning signs she saw, and the pressure that kept her moving forward despite her doubts.
Together, we explore the weight of societal expectations, the courage it takes to walk away from an unhealthy relationship, and what it means to rebuild your life after trauma.
This conversation isnât just about one womanâs experienceâitâs about learning to trust yourself, choosing your own voice over societyâs expectations, and finding the strength to begin again.
12 Jul 2026
The Secret Life of a Corporate Monk | Romina Melwani
What happens when success no longer feels enough?
In this episode of â â â â Unfiltered With Sapnaâ â (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapna), I sit down with Romina Melwani to explore a journey unlike any other. From growing up between cultures and experiencing bullying as a child, to navigating the pressures of corporate life in London, Romina shares how she quietly chose to live like a monk for five years while continuing her professional career.
Together, we talk about identity, external validation, emotional intelligence, meditation, nutrition, spirituality, relationships, and the courage it takes to choose a life that aligns with your values instead of societyâs expectations.
This is a conversation about finding peace without giving up ambition, learning to trust yourself, and discovering that true fulfillment begins from within.
If youâve ever questioned the life youâre living or wondered whether thereâs another path, this episode is for you.
4 Jul 2026
A Motherâs Five-Year Fight For Justice | Niddhiâs Story
What happens when a family goes to sleep expecting to celebrate⌠and wakes up to a nightmare that never ends?
In this episode of â â Unfiltered With Sapna (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapna), Niddhi shares the unimaginable story of losing her 19-year-old daughter, Jhanvi, on the night of 31 December 2020âa night that changed her family forever.
What followed wasnât just grief. It was years of unanswered questions, courtrooms, heartbreak, resilience, and an unwavering fight for justice.
This conversation is about what no parent ever imagines living through, what it means to keep going after unimaginable loss, and why searching for answers can become the only way to find even the smallest sense of closure.
Some stories are difficult to hear.
This is one of them.
25 Jun 2026
When Love Costs You Everything | Divya Tolani
What happens when the person you trusted most stays silent?
After eight years of love, Divyaâs engagement fell apart, leading her into depression, a suicide attempt, and the long journey of rebuilding her life.
In this episode of â Unfiltered With Sapnaâ (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapnaâ ), she speaks about family pressure, identity, mental health, gender expectations, and finding the strength to begin again.
This is a story of love, loss, survival, resilience, and choosing yourself.
18 Jun 2026
The Cost of Silence | Zainab Abbas
What happens when the people meant to protect you become the ones who hurt you?
In this episode of â â Unfiltered With Sapna (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapnaâ ), Zainab Abbas shares her deeply personal journeyâfrom surviving childhood sexual abuse and growing up carrying the weight of silence, to navigating trauma, postpartum depression, a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) diagnosis, and ultimately finding healing.
She opens up about the impact trauma had on her relationships, motherhood, and identity, and how learning to speak about her experiences became one of the most important steps in her healing journey.
This conversation explores:
* Childhood sexual abuse and trauma
* Breaking the silence around abuse
* Living with shame, fear, and self-blame
* Postpartum depression
* Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
* Healing from childhood trauma
* Learning what healthy love looks like
* Choosing hope after years of pain
Thank you, Zainab, for trusting us with your story.
If this conversation resonates with you, please follow, rate the podcast, and share it with someone who may need to hear it.
6 Jun 2026
How To Leave A Controlling Marriage When You Have Nothing | Ellaâs Story
What happens when childhood abandonment, trauma, addiction, and an abusive marriage become your normal?
In this episode of â Unfiltered With Sapna (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapnaâ ), Ella shares her raw and deeply personal journeyâfrom growing up with an absent father, surviving sexual assault, struggling with addiction, and finding herself trapped in a controlling marriage she didnât initially recognize as abusive.
She opens up about the difficult choices she faced, what finally pushed her to leave, and how she rebuilt her life from the ground up.
Today, Ella is thriving, but her journey was anything but easy.
This conversation explores:
* Childhood trauma and its lasting impact
* Sexual assault and recovery
* Addiction and healing
* Controlling and abusive relationships
* Leaving a marriage with limited resources
* Rebuilding confidence and independence
* Creating a new life after trauma
If this story resonates with you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need to hear it.
28 May 2026
The Child Who Saw What Others Couldn't | Ruhi Sachar
Ruhi Sachar shares what it was like growing up seeing things nobody around her could fully understand.
As a child, those experiences made her feel different, isolated, and deeply misunderstood. Over time, she learned to suppress that side of herself in order to fit into the world around her. But years later, motherhood unexpectedly reawakened the intuitive sensitivity she had tried to ignore for so long.
In this episode of Unfiltered With Sapna (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwithsapnaâ ), we explore spiritual sensitivity, emotional healing, intuition, identity, and what happens when women disconnect from themselves in order to survive.
This conversation is emotional, thought-provoking, intimate, and unlike anything weâve shared before.
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