This is a very difficult time full of uncertainty for everyone around the world. And many of us, of course while luckier than others, do feel the anxiety of it all: What will happen next? Will we be okay? How do I deal with isolation for at least 3 weeks? These are all valid questions and all of us are thinking them, and maybe there aren't any definitive answers. Avanti and Zain speak about how they are dealing with the situation, address concerns that their listeners have voiced, and ways we can help those less fortunate. We are all in this together.You can follow the Marbles Lost & Found Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/Note: The Marbles Lost & Found team strongly recommends seeking professional mental health treatment to anyone who feels they might need it.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.Check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Think of self-care as a tool for sustainability. Can you continue to live your current lifestyle without putting your future health and well-being at risk?" On the season finale of Marbles Lost and Found, Zain and Avanti talk to Pune based creative director and journalist, Sheena Dabholkar, who recently founded the self-care and well-being education platform, Mindful and Body. Sheena emphasizes on programming your pleasures, being mindful about what you eat and creating healthy and good relationships. She also implies how anything that adds value to your life is a step towards self-care. You can follow the Marbles Lost & Found Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/ Note: The Marbles Lost & Found team strongly recommends seeking professional mental health treatment to anyone who feels they might need it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. Check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"As a parent, you should let your child deal with the consequences of academics and pay more attention to their emotions". This week, Zain and Avanti are joined by educator, Gaya Lobo Gajiwala to talk about the mental health of teenagers & high school kids. In this conversation, Gaya explains that kids should focus more on starting a given task rather than waiting and trying to perfect it. She also talks about how the cliche of 'getting out of your comfort zone' to feel better isn't always the most viable option. Tune in. You can follow the Marbles Lost & Found Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/ Note: The Marbles Lost & Found team strongly recommends seeking professional mental health treatment to anyone who feels they might need it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. Check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode contains sensitive topics that have been discussed. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode of Marbles Lost and Found, Zain and Avanti delve into the stories and struggles of our listeners, sent in by them. In this conversation, they provide insight towards some topics and share their own experiences on dealing with certain difficulties. Tune in. You can follow the Marbles Lost & Found Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/ Note: The Marbles Lost & Found team strongly recommends seeking professional mental health treatment to anyone who feels they might need it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. Check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Just as we had to learn algebra to get better and understand calculus when we reach college, we also have to learn to manage our emotions during our childhood so that we can efficiently make use of those emotions when we enter adulthood". On this week's episode, Zain and Avanti are joined by child and adolescent therapist, Gitanjali Palekar to talk about mental health in kids from toddlers to preteens. Gitanjali explains how parents need to recognize the 'state of agency' (I am an individual I have my own thoughts, feelings & capacity to have opinions) with their child and not disregard their agency because of a social construct that has been pre-established in society. You can follow the Marbles Lost & Found Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/ Note: The Marbles Lost & Found team strongly recommends seeking professional mental health treatment to anyone who feels they might need it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. Check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"If you feel a certain way you have to say it otherwise you're going speak something else and end up feeling something else". On this week's episode of Marbles Lost and Found, Zain and Avanti are joined by actor, writer and stand-up comedian, Sumukhi Suresh. In this conversation, Sumukhi focuses on the importance of understanding self-worth and talks about acknowledging your mistakes as a stepping stone to building better mental health. Tune in. You can follow the Marbles Lost & Found Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/ Note: The Marbles Lost & Found team strongly recommends seeking professional mental health treatment to anyone who feels they might need it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. Check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"They say that people dealing with grief get associated with drugs, alcohol, and smoking but it's important to know that most of these instances stem out of self-neglect and self-depreciation." This week, Zain and Avanti are joined by podcast producer, Jaanam Dewan for the second part on dealing with grief and loss. On this episode, they dive deep on the cathartic aspect of grief and discuss how putting yourself first in certain situations should not be looked down upon. You can follow the Marbles Lost & Found Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/ Note: The Marbles Lost & Found team strongly recommends seeking professional mental health treatment to anyone who feels they might need it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. Check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We always think about grief as sadness but there's so much more than that, there's anger, frustration, helplessness, blame". This episode contains sensitive topics that have been discussed. Listeners discretion is advised. This week Zain and Avanti are joined by podcast producer, Jaanam Dewan. On the episode, Jaanam talks about her challenges of managing grief and shares her personal experiences on how to deal with them. You can follow the Marbles Lost & Found Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/ Note: The Marbles Lost & Found team strongly recommends seeking professional mental health treatment to anyone who feels they might need it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. Check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Journaling is often used to purge out our emotions, but we should also use it as a tool to embrace and appreciate the things that are around us". This week, Zain and Avanti are joined by singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Bhrigu Sahni. Bhrigu talks about the importance of journaling and shares a few notes from his own journal too. You can follow the Marbles Lost & Found Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/ Note: The Marbles Lost & Found team strongly recommends seeking professional mental health treatment to anyone who feels they might need it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. Check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Eating disorders can start at any age and a lot of it has to do with the people around you, what they expect out of you, your acceptance in society and how you have been raised." How does one overcome an eating disorder? How should we react to people suffering from an eating disorder? Join Zain Calcuttawala and Avanti Malhotra as they talk to the Founder of State of Mind -The Emotional Wellness Center, Ishita Pateria about eating disorders and understanding them. You can follow the Marbles Lost & Found Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/ Note: The Marbles Lost & Found team strongly recommends seeking professional mental health treatment to anyone who feels they might need it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. Check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'A big part of mental health is acceptance.' If you want to go run for a marathon, do you start working towards it a day before or a year before? Can self-healing be done within a couple of days? Is it necessary to treat the mind like any other muscle in the body? This week, we have a bonus episode in which host Zain Calcuttawala talks to indie musician Nischay Parekh from the pop duo Parekh & Singh. Nischay opens up about taking some time off from touring and making music to focus on his mental health. You can follow the Marbles Lost & Found Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/ Note: The Marbles Lost & Found team strongly recommends seeking professional mental health treatment to anyone who feels they might need it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. Check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.