Sometimes the biggest catastrophes aren’t natural disasters — they’re emotional ones. In this episode of Ikigai Wellness Podcast, we open up about surviving narcissistic abuse, understanding emotional manipulation, and why seeking therapy isn’t weakness — it’s courage.

Listen, reflect, and let’s start normalizing mental health healing — one honest conversation at a time.

Disasters don’t always happen in the headlines — but when they do, your mental health can be deeply affected. In this special World Mental Health Day 2025 episode, we’re diving into the psychological impact of catastrophes — from natural disasters and pandemics to personal emergencies that shake your life.

Join me, Dr. Amritha, as we explore:

• How catastrophes affect our mind, emotions, and communities

• Why access to mental health services during emergencies is crucial

• Barriers that prevent people from getting help when they need it most

• Practical tips and resources to protect your mental wellness and build resilience

Whether you’re a first responder, a caregiver, or just someone who wants to prepare mentally for life’s unexpected storms, this episode is a must-listen. Your mental health matters — and today, we’re giving it the attention it deserves.

💌 Don’t forget to check out the video version on YouTube: Ikigai Wellness Podcast to join the conversation face-to-face!”

In this episode of the Ikigai Wellness Podcast, Dr. Amritha opens up a powerful toolkit designed to nourish feminine wellness—mind, body, and soul. 🌸 From balancing hormones and understanding cycles to exploring Ayurveda-inspired self-care rituals and modern science-backed practices, this toolkit is all about helping women feel stronger, calmer, and more connected to themselves.

Whether you’re navigating stress, energy dips, or emotional ups and downs, this episode gives you practical, easy-to-follow tools to support your feminine journey every day. 💫

Because true wellness isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about creating a lifestyle that honors your inner rhythm.

🪷 Tune in, take what resonates, and start building your very own Feminine Wellness Toolkit

What if your wellness routine could sync with a natural 9-day feminine cycle? In this episode, we explore an ancient rhythm that modern women have forgotten. Discover how aligning with this cycle can transform your energy, hormones, and overall vitality. Learn the three phases, what to eat, when to rest, and how to harness each day’s unique potential for optimal feminine wellness.

Childhood trauma isn’t always visible — neglect, favoritism, and emotional absence leave lasting scars. In this episode, we explore how these invisible wounds affect children and adults, and share practical rituals, reflection tools, and heart-centered practices for parents and adult survivors to heal, reconnect, and break generational cycles.

Released on World Alzheimer’s Day (September 21, 2025), this deeply insightful episode of Ikigai Wellness explores the complex landscape of Alzheimer’s disease—moving beyond surface-level awareness to understand the profound changes it brings to memory, cognition, and daily life.

Perfectly aligned with this year’s theme “Ask about Dementia. Ask about Alzheimer’s,” Alzheimer's Disease International وزارة الصحة السعودية we encourage open conversations, questions, and deeper understanding while challenging the stigma that still surrounds these conditions.

Join us as we delve into what happens in the brain during Alzheimer’s progression, how it affects not just memory but personality, communication, and relationships. We’ll discuss the emotional journey families face, practical caregiving strategies that preserve dignity, and the latest research offering hope for prevention and treatment.

This episode offers a compassionate look at:

• The science behind memory loss and cognitive changes

• Recognizing early signs versus normal aging• Breaking down stigma through open dialogue

• Creating supportive environments for those living with Alzheimer’s

• Self-care strategies for caregivers and family members

• Building meaningful connections despite communication challenges

• Resources and support systems available to families

Whether you’re caring for a loved one, working in healthcare, or seeking to understand this condition that touches millions of lives, this episode provides both practical wisdom and emotional support for navigating the Alzheimer’s journey with grace and understanding.

A special World Alzheimer’s Day episode, part of our ongoing commitment to exploring wellness through life’s most challenging transitions.

Are we stuck in invisible cycles that decide our health? 🌿 In this episode, I decode the karmic loops of health — the patterns of thoughts, habits, and emotions that silently shape our body, mind, and wellbeing. From Ayurveda to modern psychology, let’s explore how to break free from these loops and create a healthier, freer lif

Your body whispers before it screams. In this episode of the Ikigai Wellness Podcast, I share the Ayurvedic wisdom of Vegānadhārayet—the practice of not suppressing natural urges. From thirst to sleep to emotions, every signal is your body’s way of protecting you. When you listen, you heal. When you ignore, it hurts.