The #BeUnstoppable Podcast

Some of us have thought about creating social change at some point or the other, but how many of us go forward and do something about it? What does it take to create social impact and how can you contribute to it? Let's get talking to Priya and unlock some insights. You can listen to her podcast on https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/talk-impact-priya-thachadi-abFBY2rPTmg/

Check out unlock impact at https://unlockimpact.com/

We take so much for granted in life, what happens when a lot of it gets taken away. When things like walking, talking, blinking become near impossibilities? Can we still look for the positive in life and bounce back? Today we are talking to an amazing person Ramgopal Vallath who tackled a crippling autoimmune disease, defeated it, and took back his life and his power - all the while radiating positivity. Get his book "From Ouch to Oops" here: https://amzn.to/2IkhlDz

So many of us give up on following our dreams and charting our own path. There's always something that's more important, there are always some obstacles. And it's just easy to blame others. I read a quote somewhere that said, "If you really want to do something, you find a way, otherwise you find an excuse." Today Neeraja Ganesh tells us how she found the way to chart her own path - every time. Read her column at NeerSpires https://medium.com/aspire-for-her/columns/home

The damage we’ve wrought on the ecosystem is plain for everyone to see. Our beautiful planet, choked with pollution, is dying a slow death. It’s time we did something about it. And today, Vivek tells us exactly how each one of us can contribute to building a greener tomorrow and how every small effort counts. Check out his work at https://www.facebook.com/SrishtiFoundation/ and https://www.instagram.com/v__iv_ek/

Death, disease, destruction - all of us face challenges in life that may feel unsurmountable. When it feels like nothing will ever be okay again. When it feels like let's just give up. That's when tapping into your inner strength can make all the difference. Today Diksha tells us her story of a sudden and debilitating illness and how she found the strength to overcome it. 

Listen to Different Strokes on: https://anchor.fm/differentstrokes

Ups and downs are a part of life, but often life throws us in situations that seem overwhelming and insurmountable. How do you find meaning, purpose, and direction in completely new circumstances? How do you move forward when everything you knew has lost its relevance? How do you fight your way out and emerge a winner? Sujata talks about her amazing journey in today's episode. Find her work at https://butnaturalphotography.com/

We have all judged books by their covers and people by their looks. We idolise external beauty and rarely take time to look deep within. Beauty is an industry worth billions of dollars, personality - not so much. What is our flawed notion of beauty costing us? How does it affect the people around us? Today Deepti talks to us about her skin condition that manifested in her youth and how it changed her perspective about life and relationships. You can see her work at https://www.annachandy.com/

Most of us went through rigourous academic requirements that while made us employable took away our curiosity, wonder, and in some cases our dreams. And now we are pushing our children to chase the same academic excellence. But some mavericks are already exploring other alternatives. They are looking at avenues like homeschooling, unschooling, and roadschooling to give their kids more life experience, to give them creative expression, and have them learn not for the sake of degrees, but for the sake of learning itself. Today we are talking to two such parents - Nitu and Gangadhar - about their experiences. Join the conversation on telegram here https://lnkd.in/dVptN6V  

Going through tough times makes or breaks us. We talk about grit and resilience and the survivor mindset, but we often forget one thing - the immense power we hold within ourselves to heal. Today Janelle talks to us about how we can tap into our inner strength and programming to heal from within. Check out Janelle's work at https://www.janellechrista.com/

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Take a FREE mini-course at https://www.janellechrista.com/mini-course/ 

We all grow up toeing the line of the world’s expectations from us. Be this, do that, make more money, get a promotion, get married, have kids. There is just so much pushing us down paths that probably are not meant for us. Walking these paths makes us unhappy, but we keep at it because we don’t want to let people down. But if your heart is not in it, isn’t it time to quit? That’s what we are talking about today with Lalana Zavari.

In the joy that is motherhood, there are many stories of pain and loss and remembrance of children that were never born. The babies that are lost in the womb, but stay in our hearts. Today, Sarah and Rashi talk to us about their unborn in this heart wrenching episode. 

Check out Rashi's venture for kids here: https://www.instagram.com/colourwheelfun/

Read Sarah's poerty here: https://www.amazon.in/25th-Floor-Baubles-Anthology-Hundred-ebook/dp/B07MDKZ6M2

One in eight people globally are affected by infertility. It's a harrowing journey where one willingly endures pain in hopes of an elusive baby. Women especially have a hard time with the treatments. Repeated cycles and negative results lead to mental trauma and even depression. And yet, this topic doesn't get talked about enough! Today Colette takes us through her journey that she has also penned in this beautiful memoir https://www.amazon.in/IVF-Got-This-Journey-Motherhood/dp/1913208486

Increasingly blurring work-life boundaries are making it difficult and stressful for most of us to toe that fine line of balance. In an effort to put our 100% in everything, we often overpromise and burn out. But that balance is possible if we understand and make peace with a few things. The power couple on today's episode - Mithun and Thirtha - tell us how they manage high octane careers, parenting, and relationships. 

Do check out Thirtha's venture at https://www.facebook.com/SamaaraJewellery/

Secondry infertility affects around 10% of women globally. It's the inability to have another child for a variety of reasons. Not surprisingly though, it doesn't get talked about enough and there are many misconceptions and stigmas attached to it. Sierra takes us through her journey with secondary infertility and how it shaped her world. 

All of us are passionate about some things that matter most to us. Things that stir something in our souls and give us a high of happiness. Yet, how many of us are able to live our passions? Mihir Mahajan is someone who figured out how to live his dream. He broke the shackles of expectations and followed his heart - right into the jungles. Know more about his venture here https://www.beyondwild.in/

Extreme events like the Coronavirus pandemic expose the chinks in our armour. What is it that makes some people survive and thrive in crisis situations? In this episode we explore some facets of response to change and strategies to deal with it. I'm talking to Dr. Rajesh Parikh about his book on the coronavirus pandemic and his views on what the future holds for us. Get a copy of his book on the Coronavirus here https://www.amazon.in/Coronavirus-What-about-Global-Pandemic/dp/0143451308/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=coronavirus+book&qid=1594488574&sr=8-1 

It takes a lot more than genes to build a family and Aloma Lobo is a prime example of that. She's worked tirelessly for children in the need of forever homes and she has walked that talk. Brimming with love she raised 6 kids - biological and adopted - not that we'll ever know the difference. In this episode she talks about her family, about attitudes and process for adoption in India, and shares some sound advice for adoptive parents.   

If you want more details on how adoption works in India, check out https://padme.in/

We all want to change the status quo, but how many of us take that step to do something about it. In this episode I am talking to two phenomenal women, who overcame great personal odds, found their purpose, and worked hard towards change.  Vandana Suri and Fiona Martin talk about their lives, their ventures, and a new initiative called Single Sisterz. Check it out on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SingleSisterz/