Ep 3: Nerding out with Saumya: Notes on mental healthcare, reimagining societal units and the need for community

Ready to nerd out? This episode is for anyone who’s ever embraced their inner geek (or just loves a deep conversation).Meet Saumya, a brilliant soon-to-be mental health practitioner currently based in Manchester, UK. Saumya shares her journey as a trainee counselor with the NHS, offering fascinating insights into how mental health systems in the UK and India compare.But that’s just the start. Ever heard of amatonormativity? (Don’t worry, I hadn’t either.) Saumya unpacks this intriguing concept from her PhD research, and we dive headfirst into a thought-provoking exploration of relationships, societal norms, and what a truly inclusive world might look like.Join us for a candid and idealistic chat that challenges the status quo and imagines a world where all kinds of relationships—romantic or not—get the love and recognition they deserve.