Call Me Hopeful

Jul 20 2024 7 ep. 38 mins 2
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Host Ira Khan attempts to make sense of the information, misinformation, oversimplifications and complications around mental health in India today.

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So You Want to Set Boundaries? ft. Kenny Sebastian

Jul 20 2024 46 mins  
This week on Call Me Hopeful, comedian Kenny Sebastian talks to us about therapy, people-pleasing and what he did to get better at setting his boundaries. Because what he was trying to avoid by saying yes, happened anyway. Now on level 27 of setting boundaries, Kenny reflects on the dynamic nature of the boundaries, the balance he has had to strike within our cultural setting and t

Burnout and What it Takes to Rest ft. Sid Warrier

Jul 06 2024 46 mins  
Where is the line between fatigue, exhaustion and burnout? How can we spot the signs of an oncoming burnout? This week, the internet's favourite neurologist Dr. Sid Warrier joins us to discuss what burnout actually is, can it kill you, and how can we build our mental resilience. 00:00 - 01:01: Intro 01:01 - 02:21: What is burnout? 02:21 - 05:19: Can burnout kill you?/Sympathetic

I Am In A Committed Relationship With My Wellbeing ft. Mallika Dua

Jun 22 2024 48 mins  
This week on Call Me Hopeful, comedian and actor, Mallika Dua talks to us about the barriers to asking for help despite being related to a psychologist, how it's a journey she continues to walk everyday and finding herself coming up with practical solutions to emotional problems, much like that one grumpy uncle we’ve all known. Chapter Timestamps:- 00:00 - 00:46 - Intro 00:46

Understanding Mental Health Through the Lens of Depression Ft. Abhijit Nadkarni

Jun 08 2024 44 mins  
Is mental illness purely biological? What are the different social and psychological factors that can influence depression? This week, psychiatrist Dr. Ahijit Nadkarni joins us to discuss the framework with which to view our mental health, and if there is such a thing as a cure. If you are struggling with your mental health, remember there is help out there. Sangath (9:30am to 5:3

My Companion, Loneliness With Vir Das

May 25 2024 37 mins  
Why is a comedian the best person to discuss loneliness with? On this episode of Call Me Hopeful, Vir Das joins us to talk about his relationship with solitude, loneliness, and why it’s so difficult to reach out sometimes. 00:00 - 0:42-Intro 0:42 - 2:53 - Why loneliness? 2:53 - 6:33 - What does loneliness look like for Vir? 6:33 - 8:25 - Feeling disconnected while on stage 8:25

Did The Internet Make Mental Health Confusing? ft. Imran Khan & Dr. Vikram Patel

May 11 2024 40 mins  
In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Vikram Patel and actor Imran Khan join Ira to dissect what mental health conversations used to be like before the age of the internet, how to filter the right kind of information online, why media literacy is important, and if it is possible to diagnose a serial killer just based on their fingers. TS Studios brings you Call Me Hopeful, a podcast w

Call Me Hopeful Trailer

May 06 2024 1 mins  
TS Studios brings you Call Me Hopeful, a podcast where host Ira Khan gets together with diverse guests to discuss the information, misinformation, and everything in between about the state of mental health conversations on the Indian internet.