The Psychiatrist Who Survived: Dr. Aninda Sidhana on Narcissism, Abuse & The "He For She" Mission

"The day men can cry will be normalized, things will become better."

In this explosive episode of The World's Mayor Experience, Joshua T. Berglan is joined by Dr. Aninda Sidhana—a Psychiatrist, Psychosexual Medicine Specialist, and Hon. Assistant Secretary General of the Indian Psychiatric Society.

They peel back the layers of the "Perfect Victim" myth. Dr. Aninda shares her harrowing story of treating patients while surviving a domestic war zone, proving that intellect is no shield against a charming abuser. She also discusses her leadership roles with Healcycle, the Finding Order in Disorder NGO, and Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil’s Lakshya Trust.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Paradox of the Expert: How a trained psychiatrist falls for a narcissist.
• Shadow Prisons: Why high-functioning professionals stay silent.
• Heal Cycle: Using ethical AI ("Tara") to support mental health.
• The Gender War: Why supporting women means engaging men as allies.

Guest Resources:

• Heal Cycle: https://www.healcycle.com/
• Article: Embracing the Rainbow of Neurodiversity
• Medium: The Partnership Playbook
• Instagram: @shrink_aninda

Host: Joshua T. Berglan – www.joshuatberglan.com

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