What if you’ve been living someone else’s dream?What if your success feels empty?What if your truth has been buried beneath roles, routines, and fear?Are you really living… or just surviving?And if you had the chance—would you start again?This episode will make you ask the questions you’ve been avoiding.And it might just change everything.Listen now. If you’re ready to remember who you are.Do follow… Read more »

You’ve tried loving yourself — but something still feels off.Maybe… it’s because you skipped the most important step.In this gentle, heart-opening episode, discover why self-love fails without self-friendship — and how to rebuild the most important relationship in your life: the one with you.This isn’t self-help.It’s self-connection.Press play. Begin again. Read more »

Awkward Talks launches its powerful new segment, "Veteran’s Talk", where veterans break the silence on topics that matter.In this opening episode, Col Arun Iyer—a decorated Special Forces officer, Author, NLP , TA Practitioner and Life Coach—shares how he turned his inner battle against smoking into a mission. From personal struggle to helping others quit in just 14 days, this story… Read more »

40 plus is a time of transition, especially for women. They undergo changes physiologically, mentally, emotionally. Often, society marginalizes them, pushing them to feel neglected, unwanted, disrespected... thinking they have become 'less'.But the opposite is the truth.Women blossom into their powers in their 40s. They know who they are, their values are in place and their focus is steadfast and… Read more »

I’m a proud veteran, and this podcast is my tribute to the greatest force in the world — The Indian Armed Forces.I take you on a fact-driven journey through the evolution, strength, and spirit of our military. No emotional stories — just verified history, strategic milestones, and the unshakeable pride that every Indian must feel.If you stand for Bharat, this… Read more »

We keep hearing about live in partners getting murdered. Naturally it's easy to form opinions about "this kind" of relationships especially in India.Have you ever tried to find out the nuances of it? Maybe you are young and you are considering one. Maybe you are a parent of a young adult who may be considering one.We need to get educated… Read more »

Some conversations are awkward, but they’re the ones we need to have. This episode dives into a topic we usually avoid. Maybe it's time to challenge norms and force us to rethink what we’ve been taught. It’s time to break silence, question the status quo, and reflect on things we often take for granted. In this episode, you might find… Read more »

Well, I have been told so many times that money cannot buy happiness. Instead of carrying it through my life, I decided to question it. Is it really true that money cannot buy happiness? Listen to the episode and then you tell me 🙂 Read more »

It is rightly said... "The road to hell is paved with good intentions". Sharenting is a classic proof of this statements. In our eagerness to share about our kids and their achievements and milestones, we could be putting our children at risk. At times, very grave ones. Are you one of them? Listen and find out more! Read more »

Should women be in entertainment industry? Why not! Right? Behind the glitz and glamour, there is also a dark side. This episode draws inspiration from the "Justice Hema Committee Report" that has come out regarding women in malayalam film industry. Listen in to know all about it. Read more »

In this episode, we journey through the painful topic of sibling rivalry. We will explore the hidden battles, the lifelong impacts, and the journey toward healing. Let's uncover the roots of our sibling conflicts and find the strength to mend broken bonds. Read more »

Join us as we explore how this age-old practice of unfairly blaming individuals manifests in our professional and personal lives. From the new guy at work to the youngest sibling at home, no one is safe from being the fall guy. We discuss the psychological roots of scapegoating, its impacts on mental health and relationships, and provide actionable strategies to… Read more »

I am a coach and a good one. I help people process their childhood traumas and other difficult experiences that they may have experienced in their lives. Even I did not realize that I have been through multiple situations of Adult-Onset Trauma in my own life. Most of us have been through this in the past few years but may… Read more »

Beta, Shaadi Karlo Such a standard line is it right? Once someone reaches a 'marriageable age', the society and uncles and aunties falls over themselves to get people married. But let us think, does a wedding have to be the ultimate reason for happiness? Drawing from personal experiences and societal influences, we examine the notion of "happily ever after" portrayed… Read more »

As a parenting coach, I always tell parents that it's not just enough that you love your children. They should feel the love from you, their parents. However, some parents confuse showing love with making the children happy always. They feel that the child feels loved only when they are happy, and all their challenges are removed by the parents.… Read more »

We are the most populated country in the world. Yet, an epidemic of Loneliness is sweeping through India. What and why is this happening? Why are we hearing more and more stories of people slipping into social isolation, leading to adverse effects on mental health? In this podcast I deep dive into this epidemic. The causes, the most affected demographics and most… Read more »

This episode was one of the toughest for me to record. I had to stop several times to collect my emotions while recording this because the topic is personal, is emotional and is sensitive. I talk about caring for aging parents and about how the guardians of our lives are now in need of support. And how, one day you… Read more »

In moments of conflict, pride, or overwhelming love for our daughter, I instinctively turn to my wife, sharing every parenting high and low. This unity makes me deeply admire single parents' incredible strength and resilience. How do they navigate parenting's challenges and joys alone? In this episode, we talk about the tough parts and the strong parts of raising kids… Read more »

There is a new breed of couples emerging rapidly in India. They are the DINK couples. They are often criticized and called selfish, especially in India since parenthood comes very high in our families. In this episode, I explore the possible reasons for people to choose this lifestyle. After listening, I would like YOU to decide if they are Smart… Read more »

What is Autism? It is the third most common developmental disorder. In India more than 18 million people have Autism. However, there is a lack of knowledge about this condition leading to a lot of misunderstanding and ignorance. This podcast is meant to demystify Autism. They are amazing individuals whose brain functions differently. Just changing the statement from I have… Read more »