I Am In A Committed Relationship With My Wellbeing | ft. Mallika Dua | Call Me Hopeful

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 - 01:05 - Intro
01:05 - 05:16 - Childhood
05:16 - 10:02 - Seeking therapy for the first time
10:02 - 17:02 - Diagnosis for Mood disorder
17:02 - 28:07 - Choosing the right therapist
28:07 - 34:14 - Getting over grief
34:14 - 42:10 - Medication / Self Sabotage
42:10 - 47:14 - Committed to well being
47:14 - 48:35 - Pledge

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TS Studios brings you Call Me Hopeful, a podcast where host Ira Khan attempts to make sense of the information, misinformation, oversimplifications and complications around mental health in India today.

Credits:
Host: Ira Khan
Associate Producers: Bavana Gone, Neha Shetty
Editor: Bavana Gone, Vibhav Saraf
Art Director: Neha Shekhawat
Camera Attendant: Shivam Kumar Singh
Recording Studio: Island City Studios
Social Media Strategist: Anubhooti Chouhan
Creative Producers: Mohini Chaudhuri, Abhishek Saha
Supervising Producer: Shrishti Malhotra
Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

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[harsharanu]

Shout out to Ira Khan for being extremely patient and someone who hears the other person without interrupting at all!

[priyankapeeramsetty]

Mallika Dua, what an absolutely refreshing take on all things self-love. Sending hugs for the honesty you brought to this talk <3

[vinitachauhan]

These are mind boggling and inspirational levels of self knowledge, openness to vulnerability, will to acknowledge and fix unresolved issues @Mallika Dua. I am a fan from today.

[charurulz]

Very nicely articulated conversation. Takes a lot to discuss one’s vulnerabilities. Had a thought though, both the ladies come from a place of comfortable economic backgrounds where they’re taken care of if on days they can’t get up and operate as required. They can take a break, if needed, and spring back when they feel better. In a regular world, where we fend for our needs to meet the basics, this struggle gets into a different dimension. Even if you feel like you can’t move a muscle, one has to get up and put in a full days of productive work to sustain, like a hamster on the wheel. So the window to take care of one’s own self gets tighter and an even tougher path to navigate. Just a thought. Not dissing anyone’s journey, just sharing another perspective.

[shrutibhutani]

Mallika, thank you for sharing this. I have followed your beautiful mum through her and your reels, and I was shaken by your parents' passing. I've been accompanying you in your grief journey, sending healing vibes in solidarity since 2021. This podcast gave me deeper insight into your real journey, and your words about grief—like "when you love something, there is no getting over it", "your core has been altered forever", "if you didn't know them, you don't know me, " and "Dard hona chahiye, love tax paid, " — resonated deeply with me. Thank you for sharing.

And Ira, thank you for such a calm and thoughtful podcast. Many hosts today don’t allow their guests to speak freely, but you were gentle and asked relevant questions that shaped this podcast beautifully.

[sadiaharoon]

What a powerful episode. Very impressed with the courage of both young ladies. Keep it up
I resonate with Malika our bodies tell us and we like to deny it

[naeera]

Thank you so much for this honest interview, Ira and Mallika. I have been an A-grade fan of Mallika Dua since day 1. So much love, power, and respect to the both of you!

[vyaptimehra]

When school is the modern school....me too...anyways always so proud of mallika dua

[ecoenthusiast]

Love how articulate and self aware Mallika Dua is! ❤

[LailaOP_]

I cannot imagine how painful it must be to lose both parents together. Having the will to improve your life and taking all these active measures is commendable, so inspiring. Your parents have definitely raised you well and given you strength. This strength is contagious!

[LifeBeyond_Anxiety]

Wonderful episode. Thanks to Ira and Mallika.

[tapsimavinkeredayanand]

Ira Khan, who seems like she is always seeking attention on social media, really is such a contrast here. She seems like a really good listener, not afraid to ask when she doesn’t know something( delulu) and seems like an empathic person. Mallika dua seems like a funny, snarky, angry toxic lady on SM but is probably a hurt child like all of us. What a difference a safe space can make. I will watch this space for more

[kripanjalitellisnayak]

Quite this is, Thank you:) Alos, Ira - you are a good listener.

[nithishaneethu]

Talking about self image issues, huge sugar intake… never thought someone Soo successful would open herself up like this. Kudos to Mallika! 🙌

[kumarrishav]

Great work, sticking on the core issues and not deviating. Well done

[Msudhirrao]

very impressed with the way you conduct in ( new word na made my day). also to learn that in this day and age you write letters mad me fell all is not lost in this word ( dont want to load i mean it in a great we sill have the old world active). a very big best of luck for you pod cast

[AminHajeeFilmCompany]

Learning more from every passing episode about mental health and feeling more hopeful ❤ Keep them coming.

[nikitakumari]

This interview itself is a therapy for many ❤

[neerajapawar]

Real good conversation ❤ gave many pointers to think about

[pritamshikhare]

Love, self love and self talks is important.🙏🏼