PODCAST · education
Flirting With A Fish
by Extra-ordinary common people
My audio interview series, featuring some ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Flirting with a Fish dissects the lives of entrepreneurs, philanthropists, teachers, innovators, etc., whose focus in life is learning and not just achieving.“In the routine hustle of life, we keep meeting people focused on trapping the fish. So, when you meet someone who likes to flirt with the idea of catching a fish, you can’t help but turn around and notice.”Match My [Talent]’s latest initiative is a step towards making some raw, unfiltered conversation, with such unique people. These are people who may or may not have been bestowed with a successful/unsuccessful tag by society, but they clearly live well-rounded, satisfying lives because of their commitment to their purpose in life.This initiative is not limited to just performers and creators; ‘Flirting with a Fish’ is a universal podcast series that offers a little something to anyone who identifies themselves as a human being because the ‘p
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Can India Be Truly Sovereign Without Controlling Its Own Technology? | India’s Tech Sovereignty
Send us Fan MailCan India truly achieve tech sovereignty while relying on foreign systems? And what happens to the future of warfare when autonomous systems, AI and drones become increasingly central to the battlefield?In this conversation, we sit down with Siddhartha Bagri, CEO of Pravaig Dynamics, to explore the future of modern warfare, autonomy, defence technology and India’s race toward technological self-reliance.At the centre of the conversation is Pravaig, an electric tactical combat vehicle designed for the changing nature of modern warfare.As warfare shifts toward autonomous military systems and what Siddhartha describes as “meat proxies” on the battlefield, we examine a critical question: if technology becomes one of the primary determinants of national security, can a country truly be independent without owning its technology?We break down the reality of building advanced hardware in India, the importance of domestic manufacturing capabilities, and the challenges of creating a complete technological ecosystem that can keep pace with a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.The conversation explores how India approaches defence technology, and whether local innovation can move fast enough to compete with global technological powers.We also go inside Pravaig to understand how an electric battlefield platform can provide power and data connectivity for systems including drones, counter-drone systems, gunshot detection systems and remote-controlled weapon stations. With a 108 kWh battery pack and an optional generator for extended operations, the vehicle is designed around the growing energy demands of modern warfare.In this episode, we discuss:→ Can India truly achieve technological sovereignty?→ Why does modern warfare increasingly depend on AI and autonomous systems?→ Are robots changing the role of soldiers on the battlefield?→ Why will humans still be needed to hold ground?→ How important is domestic defence manufacturing for national security?→ What does India need to build to become technologically self-reliant?→ Why is owning technology critical to controlling a nation's destiny?→ Can Indian defence innovation keep pace with global technology?→ How can electric vehicles power the modern battlefield?→ What role will drones and counter-drone systems play in future warfare?→ Why do defence platforms need to be modular and adaptable?→ What are the biggest challenges in India's R&D, talent and supplier ecosystem?Podcast chapters-00:00:00 - Trailer00:01:52 - Future of Warfare00:04:17 - In Modern Warfare, Humans Are Meat Proxies00:06:52 - What Will This Car Add to the Nation00:07:17 - Features of This Car00:07:48 - Robotics in War from India00:09:09 - It's Silly We Can't Even Make a Simple Decoy Drone00:11:23 - What Is Being Manufactured in India00:16:41 - What If Someone Steals That Innovation00:20:30 - Ecosystem & ChallengesThe discussion goes beyond one vehicle or one company. It is about India's ability to build, manufacture and control the technologies that will shape its economic and strategic future.As Siddhartha explains, technological ownership is ultimately connected to economic strength, resilience and the ability to control your own destiny.Understanding how India approaches its defence technology is essential for anyone following the future of global power dynamics, geopolitics, AI, military technology and technological sovereignty.Watch the full conversation with Siddhartha Bagri, CEO of Pravaig Dynamics, and explore what it will take for India to control its own technological destiny.What do you think is the biggest hurdle for India becoming a tech superpower, talent, R&D, capital, manufacturing or policy? Let us know in the comments.Subscribe for weekly insights into the Indian economy, technology, geopolitics, defence and global trends.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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What Really Happens to Your Brain Under Anesthesia? The Precision Behind Every Dose | Dhirja Sharma
Send us Fan MailWhat really happens when you go under anesthesia during surgery?How is the right anesthesia dosage decided, what happens to your brain and body, and how do anesthesiologists keep you safe throughout an operation?In this video, Dr. Dhirja Sharma, Anesthesiologist, explains the science and safety behind anesthesia in a simple and practical way.From anesthesia dosage and awareness during surgery to the Pre-Anesthesia Checkup (PAC), medical history, medications, allergies, sleep apnea, and pre-surgery testing, this conversation covers what every patient should know before undergoing surgery.If you or someone you know has an upcoming surgery, understanding how anesthesia works and how anesthesiologists prepare for potential risks, can help you feel more informed and prepared.⚠️ Important: This video is for health education and general information. Your anesthesiologist will determine the safest anesthesia plan based on your individual health, medical history, medications, allergies, and type of surgery. What You’ll Learn• How anesthesia dosage is determined• How body composition and lean body mass can influence anesthesia dosing• What happens to consciousness during general anesthesia• Can you wake up or become aware during surgery?• Why anesthesia has potential risks• What happens during a **Pre-Anesthesia Checkup (PAC)**• Why your complete medical history matters• Why you must disclose all medications and supplements• How smoking and alcohol can affect anesthesia planning• Why sleep apnea is important before anesthesia• How anesthesiologists monitor patients during surgery• Why pre-operative tests may be recommended• How allergies affect anesthesia and medication choices• What patients should know before surgery👍 If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe for more expert conversations on health, medicine, psychology, business, and personal growth.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Why Millions Are Going Deaf, Losing Sleep and Damaging Their Throat?
Send us Fan MailAre your everyday habits quietly damaging your hearing, sleep, breathing, and long-term health?In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj, a leading ENT Specialist with over 45 years of clinical experience, to uncover the hidden health risks of modern lifestyles. From earbuds, snoring, sleep apnea, mouth breathing, and throat problems to hearing loss, tinnitus, and the science behind healthy ears, nose, and throat, this conversation is packed with practical, evidence-informed insights.We also discuss why many everyday habits go unnoticed until they start affecting your hearing, sleep quality, breathing, and overall well-being. If you use earphones daily, snore at night, struggle with poor sleep, or experience recurring ENT issues, this episode is for you.🎙️ In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why earbuds can damage your hearing if used incorrectly✅ The 40-20 rule for safer headphone use✅ Why snoring and sleep apnea should never be ignored✅ The hidden dangers of mouth breathing✅ How noise pollution affects your hearing, heart, and brain✅ Common ear-cleaning myths you should stop believing✅ Why loss of smell can sometimes be an important warning sign✅ Everyday habits that may be harming your ears, nose, throat, and sleepWhether you're a student, working professional, parent, fitness enthusiast, or someone who wears headphones every day, this conversation will help you understand how small lifestyle changes can make a big difference.👍 If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe for more expert conversations on health, medicine, psychology, business, and personal growth.Watch the full episode on Youtube- https://youtu.be/Xu6xPqBvvbcSupport the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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What Really Gets You a ₹30 LPA Package After MBA?
Send us Fan MailWhat really gets an MBA graduate a ₹30 LPA package?In this episode of Flirting With A Fish, Sonia Swaroop Choksi speaks with Mr. Rajesh Chakrabarti, former Director of MDI Gurgaon and former faculty at ISB, about what truly drives success in India's top business schools.From IIMs and ISB to CAT, GMAT, placements, alumni networks, recruiter psychology, and MBA ROI, this conversation explores why some graduates land exceptional opportunities while others with the same MBA degree don't. They also discuss whether top B-schools create great talent or simply identify it, why work experience matters, and how ISB changed management education in India.If you're considering an MBA or want to understand what recruiters actually value beyond grades, rankings, and placement packages, this episode offers practical insights to help you make more informed career decisions.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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How India's Image Is Being Destroyed Worldwide? Ft. Ram Divedi & Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan MailWhat if India's biggest challenge isn't war, but perception?In this episode of Flirting With A Fish, we are joined by Ram Divedi, Economic Warfare Operator, Geopolitician, and Founder of Kutniti Foundation, for a deep conversation on how global narratives shape a nation's image, economy, and influence.Ram explains the concept of narrative warfare, discussing how media, social platforms, and information campaigns can influence international perception. The conversation explores topics such as India's global reputation, geopolitics, Western media coverage, social media narratives, foreign policy, and why perception has become a strategic asset in the modern world.*In this episode, we discuss:** What is narrative warfare?* Is India's global image being shaped by media narratives?* How social media influences international perception* India's rise as a global power* Information warfare and geopolitics* The role of media in shaping public opinion* Why perception matters for tourism, investment, and diplomacyIf you're interested in geopolitics, international relations, media, economics, and India's global future, this episode is for you.Guest: Ram DivediEconomic Warfare Operator | Geopolitician | Founder, Kutniti FoundationDon't forget to Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe for more conversations that challenge conventional thinking.Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/FlirtingWithAFisSupport the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Why India's Youth Chase Government Jobs when 32 Lakh Local Government Seats are available?
Send us Fan MailEveryone is chasing government jobs but what if India already has 32 lakh local government seats that most youth don't even know exist?Every year, lakhs of young Indians spend years preparing for UPSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, and State Government exams. But very few know that around 6 lakh opportunities become available every year, with eligibility starting at just 21 years of age.In this podcast, we explore one of India's most overlooked career opportunities and ask an uncomfortable question:Has India's obsession with government jobs made us ignore the country's biggest leadership opportunity?Whether you're preparing for UPSC, SSC, State PSC, Banking, Railways, or simply exploring career opportunities in India, this conversation will challenge how you think about jobs, leadership, and the future of India's youth.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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How Did Ma Anand Sheela Use Power Differently Than Most People? Ft. Ma Anand Sheela
Send us Fan MailHow Did Ma Anand Sheela Use Power Differently Than Most People?Most people want power.Few people know what to do with it once they have it.And even fewer can walk away from it.In this rare and deeply reflective conversation, Ma Anand Sheela shares her perspective on power, leadership, trust, responsibility, influence, and the difficult decisions leaders must make when circumstances become challenging.Drawing from her extraordinary life experiences, she explores what separates real leadership from authority, why trust matters more than control, and how power behaves when people are under pressure.This conversation goes beyond politics, spirituality, and titles.It explores a deeper question:What does power reveal about a person?Ma Sheela discusses:• What real power actually means• Why most people misuse power• The relationship between power and honesty• How leaders build trust during difficult times• Why clarity matters more than authority• The importance of questioning those we admire• The role of intuition in leadership decisions• Why reflection is essential before action• How influence works in human relationships• Why some people cannot let go of power• The difference between leadership and control• What happens when trust breaks downPodcast Chapters- 00:00:00 Human Lost Communications00:00:49 What Made Youngsters Follow the Mass Movement Like Hers00:01:37 How Young People Surrendered Their Judgment to Follow You00:02:27 How Leaders and Gurus Handle the Judgment of People00:04:17 How to Trust and Not Fall for the Trap00:05:02 Reflecting on Yourself00:06:23 Trust the Feeling But Set the Boundaries00:07:16 What People Looking for Religious Freedom Got in That Movement00:09:02 Meeting the Depth of OSHO00:10:13 Re-Inspect Is Respect00:12:35 Questioning Drugs and Medication with OSHO00:14:02 People Must Ask Questions00:15:18 What Is PowerOne of the most powerful moments in this conversation comes when Ma Sheela explains why she was able to walk away from immense influence and responsibility something many leaders spend their entire lives trying to protect.Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, policymaker, manager, educator, student, or simply someone trying to navigate responsibility in a complex world, these insights offer a timeless perspective on what power truly means.💬 Join the discussion:Can someone hold power without becoming attached to it?What do you think is the true test of power?💬 Comment below:Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Why Gandhi let Bhagat Singh DIE & Chose Nehru over Patel for PM of India?
Send us Fan MailWhat if the Gandhi you know… is only half the story? 🇮🇳Was Mahatma Gandhi truly just a peaceful saint or one of the greatest political strategists in modern history?This deep conversation featuring Mohan Amiya, Associate Producer at NETWORK18 MEDIA, uncovers the untold political game behind India’s freedom movement involving Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Sardar Patel, Nehru, Jinnah, Bose and the British Empire.Inside this podcast:* Why Gandhi used non-violence as a political strategy* Why Gandhi couldn’t save Bhagat Singh* The real reason Nehru became PM instead of Sardar Patel* Gandhi vs Bose: opposite ideologies, same mission* Why Patel wanted Hyderabad more than Kashmir* The truth behind Partition & Jinnah’s politics* How Gandhi controlled mass movements without social media* Why Gandhi never wanted power after independence* Gandhi vs Nehru on industrialisation & India’s future* Why Patel banned RSS after Gandhi’s assassination* The difference between leadership then vs leadership today* How narrative & perception shape politicsThis episode is not about blind praise or hate.It’s about understanding the political intelligence, ideological battles and power struggles that shaped modern India.If you enjoy:Indian history, geopolitics, political documentaries, freedom struggle stories, controversial history, historical analysis, Dhruv Rathee-style explainers, Bharat politics, deep storytelling & untold historical truths, this episode is for you.Watch till the end because the final perspective on Gandhi may completely change how you see Indian history.Comment below:Was Gandhi a saint, strategist… or both?Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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How Startups Like Nykaa & Minimalist Became So Big in India?
Send us Fan MailHow did brands like Nykaa & Minimalist become some of India’s biggest consumer brands quickly ?Why do some startups sell great across Tier 1, Tier 2… while thousands of others struggle to survive in either?This is a fundamental conversation featuring Mahavir Pratap Sharma, an investor, branding strategist, entrepreneur and startup mentor with decades of experience in building businesses himself and scaling brands of his startups, across India.Inside this podcast:- Not commonly spoken facts about startups success / failure- The real difference between Bharat & India- How successful brands adapt for Tier 2 & Tier 3 consumers- The psychology behind pricing, celebrity endorsements & aspiration- How AI, algorithms & shelf space influence buying behavior- Why ethics & values matter in long-term brand building- The biggest mistakes founders make while scaling startupsIf you are a founder, marketer, entrepreneur, creator, investor or someone curious about how modern Indian brands become powerful, this episode will completely change the way you look at startups, consumers & branding.Watch till the end for some of the most practical insights on startup growth, Bharat consumers, branding psychology & long-term success.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Jhoothi FIR Aur Arrest | Innocent Victim Ke Legal Rights
Send us Fan MailMost people think “mujhe kuch nahi hoga” until one small mistake turns into a police case, FIR, or even arrest.This video exposes the harsh reality of Indian law that nobody teaches you. From false FIRs, accidental crimes, cyber traps, and police procedures, you’ll discover how ordinary people unknowingly land in serious legal trouble.If you think ignorance of law can save you, you’re already at risk.Because in reality, “Ignorance of law is no excuse.”⚠️ Please Know what can silently destroy your future:* Giving your phone or car to someone* Being at the wrong place with the wrong people* Misunderstanding consent* Casual actions that can turn into criminal charges* What to do if police refuse your complaint* Your rights during FIR, arrest, and investigationThis is not just information, this is protection for your life, career, and reputation.Watch till the end because one insight can save you from years of court, stress, and damage.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Why People Are DYING In Hair Transplant Clinics, What Every Patient Must Know?
Send us Fan Mail⚠️ Real people have died getting hair transplants in India and most patients have no idea how to protect themselves.In this episode, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Neha Taneja pulls back the curtain on cosmetic procedures that have become dangerously mainstream. This is not fear-mongering. These are facts every patient deserves to know.What you'll learn in this episode:→ Why hair transplant deaths are happening — and the exact anesthesia mistake that causes them→ The "6,000 grafts in one day" red flag you must know before booking→ How to verify whether your doctor is actually qualified (most people never check)→ The difference between a dermatologist, cosmetologist, and a skin "expert" — only one is a real degree→ Why 40–50% of dark circles will NEVER improve with creams — and what actually works→ Botox explained honestly: when it looks natural vs. when it goes wrong→ Why fillers near the eyes and nose carry a risk of blindness — and how doctors manage it→ Gen Z is aging faster than millennials — the 3 lifestyle factors behind it→ The right SPF for Indian skin (hint: higher is not always better)→ Coconut oil vs. moisturizing cream — what dermatologists actually recommend to patientsShare this with anyone planning a hair transplant, Botox, or any cosmetic procedure. One share could genuinely prevent someone from making a dangerous decision.Subscribe for more honest, evidence-based conversations about skin, hair & health in India.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Designer Babies are Coming, Genes Can Be Edited, Leprosy Exists & Skin Has Secrets| Ft. Dr Neha
Send us Fan MailLeprosy in India, rare skin diseases, and gene editing explained by an AIIMS dermatologist.In this podcast, an AIIMS Delhi Doctor Neha Taneja explains the truth about Leprosy, rare genetic skin disorders like Epidermolysis Bullosa, and the future of Gene Editing in medicine.Many people believe leprosy disappeared from India decades ago, but doctors still diagnose new cases today. In this conversation, an AIIMS dermatologist explains how skin symptoms can reveal hidden diseases, how rare genetic disorders affect children, and how gene therapy and prenatal testing may transform the future of healthcare.This episode also explores the controversial topic of designer babies, genetic screening, and whether gene editing could allow parents to influence their child’s health in the future.Like this video if you learned something new💬 Comment below: Did you know leprosy still exists in India?🔔 Subscribe for more health podcasts with India’s top doctors.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Your hormones are broken because of this gut problem | Ft. Diya Arora on Emotional Eating
Send us Fan MailYour hormones are broken because of this gut problemIs your gut health secretly destroying your hormones? In this video, I sit down with Diya Arora to uncover the shocking connection between your gut microbiome and hormone imbalance and how fixing one can fix the other.We break down:- How leaky gut triggers hormone imbalance- The gut health tips most people ignore- Simple gut healing foods that restore hormone balance- Why functional medicine looks at your gut FIRST- The truth about food, hormones & health no one talks aboutIf you've been struggling with hormonal issues, bloating, fatigue, or skin problems, your gut might be the root cause.🔔 Subscribe for more on gut health, hormone health & natural healing!Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Digital Arrest Scam EXPOSED 😨 50,000 Indians Trapped Every Month| Cyber Law Expert Warns| Must Watch
Send us Fan Mail50,000 Indians are getting “digitally arrested” every single month.What would you do if you received a WhatsApp call from someone claiming to be the police — showing fake documents, fake warrants, and threatening jail?The Digital Arrest Scam in India is rising at an alarming rate, and even educated professionals are falling victim.In this explosive episode, internationally renowned cyber law expert @KarnnikaSeth exposes how this scam really works — the psychology behind fear-based manipulation, the truth about WhatsApp police fraud, and why deleting evidence can destroy your case.This is not just another scam story.This is a wake-up call.We uncover:• How the Digital Arrest Scam in India traps 50,000+ victims monthly• Why people believe fake police video calls• Deepfake blackmail & AI manipulation tactics• Phishing email hacking methods• Fake Instagram profile removal process• Loan app scams & identity theft• Cyber terrorism & national security threats• How to file a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in• How the 1930 cybercrime helpline works• Your rights under India’s DPDP ActThis episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, students, senior citizens, professionals, and anyone using smartphones in today’s AI-driven world.⚠️ Watch till the end to protect yourself and your family.👉 If this video helps you, LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE for more powerful conversations on cyber awareness, law, AI, and digital safety.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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PHONE HACKED Without Touching 😨 | Cyber Security Expert Nitin Pandey Podcast | Cyber Crime India
Send us Fan MailYour phone can be hacked without touching it — and you may never realize it.In this Cyber Security Podcast with Nitin Pandey, Cyber Security Expert and Digital Forensics Specialist, we expose the shocking truth behind Pegasus spyware, zero-click attacks, phishing scams, ransomware attacks, AI cyber crime, Instagram hacking, WhatsApp hacking, and real cyber crime cases from India.This is one of the most important cyber security awareness podcasts in India for every smartphone user.Your private photos, passwords, bank details, and WhatsApp chats are at risk, even if you don’t click anything.After watching this podcast, you will never use your phone the same way again.In This Cyber Crime Podcast, You Will Learn:• How hackers hack your phone without touching it• Pegasus spyware explained in India• Zero click attack explained in Hindi• Real cyber crime cases from India• AIIMS ransomware attack truth• How hackers hack WhatsApp, Instagram, and phone• Phishing attack explained and prevention• Digital forensics and cyber investigation reality• How to protect your phone from hackers• Cyber security tips everyone must know⚠️ Every smartphone user MUST watch this please..Subscribe for More Podcasts on:Cyber SecurityCyber Crime RealityDigital CrimeExpert InterviewsTruth-Exposing PodcastsSupport the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Why Smart People Still Fall for Ads, Hype & Brand Psychology
Send us Fan MailIs brand loyalty real — or is it just smart marketing?In this upcoming conversation with Hari Krishnan, Managing Director, Content & Group Marcomm, Publicis Group India, we break down how brands, hype, celebrity culture, and psychology shape our buying decisions more than we realise.From the Diffusion of Innovation Curve to Apple’s ecosystem, EV hype, and promotions that don’t look like promotions, this episode reveals how modern consumer behaviour actually works.Why do people queue for products?Why does hype feel bigger than reality?And why do we believe we’re making rational choices… when most decisions are emotional?This episode connects marketing theory, real Indian examples, consumer psychology, retail design, and culture to explain how brands quietly influence our preferences, aspirations, and identity.Watch till the end — once you see it, you can’t unsee it.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Who Controls the World, Governments or Narratives? Nadim Siraj | Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful podcast, Nadim Siraj (Journalist, Author & Critical thinker) breaks down how global power actually operates and which of this is the most important - story, language, media, education, money, military might or patriotism. From Hollywood and Netflix shaping narratives in India, to the hidden role of English education in global control, this conversation connects history, geopolitics, and present-day realities.- We explore how English is not helping but breaking us down - How the definition of patriotism has been given to us as a candy- Why the US maintains military strength in thousands, worldwide- How the petrodollar system, sanctions, and media narratives decide which nations exist or vanish- And why China’s rise is forcing the world into a new power struggle that directly impacts IndiaThis episode is not about conspiracy theories.It’s about connecting dots, understanding history, and seeing how narratives shape consent before wars begin. We must know!If you care about geopolitics, India’s future, global economics, or critical thinking — this conversation will challenge how you see the world.Watch till the end — awareness is the first form of freedom.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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How to be effective in Communication| Ft. Purvesh Sharma| Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan MailI thought I was a good listener.Turns out, I was just waiting for my turn to talk.And honestly… that realization hurt.I sat down with Mr. Purvesh Sharma, a transformational communication course leader at Landmark Worldwide, and this conversation quietly dismantled everything I thought I knew about listening, connection, and being present with another human being.What we call “listening” is often just noise in the background, judging, planning, defending, rehearsing.Rarely presence. Rarely openness. Rarely courage.Purvesh shares why most of us have never truly listened,not even to the people we love most and how that silent gap is where relationships slowly die.One story stayed with me: a divorced couple attended his workshop, and by the end of the weekend, chose to remarry.Not because they fixed each other.But because, for the first time in years, they actually heard each other.This isn’t about communication techniques.It’s about dropping the armor.Letting the mind soften.And allowing another person to exist without interruption.If your relationships feel stuck, your conversations feel empty, or your leadership feels performative, this conversation isn’t comfortable.But it’s honest.And sometimes, honesty is the beginning of real connection.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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The Gen Z Healing Crisis Nobody Talks About | Sujata Malik | Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan MailMany people today are searching for healing, peace, and answers — but want them instantly. When results do not come quickly, frustration, self blame, and restlessness begin to grow.In this deeply reflective conversation, Sujata Malik, an intuitive emotional and spiritual healer, shares her perspective on why modern generations, especially Gen Z, struggle with healing, emotional regulation, and inner stability. The discussion looks beyond quick fixes to explore energy alignment, personal responsibility, and the unseen patterns that shape our lives.This episode is not about promising miracles or dismissing science. It is about understanding how emotional pain, unresolved trauma, and ancestral memory quietly influence our relationships, health, and sense of identity — often without our awareness.What you will learn in this episode::: Why healing does not happen on demand and the role of divine timing:: Why instant solutions often deepen emotional exhaustion:: How misaligned energy creates repeating life and relationship patterns:: Why taking responsibility is essential for true emotional healing:: How unresolved emotions continue to drain mental and emotional energy:: The impact of technology and constant stimulation on anxiety and restlessness:: How ancestral trauma passes through generations and shapes present struggles:: Why many emotional wounds did not start with you:: How real life healing experiences challenge what we believe is possible:: Simple grounding practices that bring clarity and inner balanceThis conversation invites you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with a deeper understanding of healing, one rooted in awareness, patience, and truth.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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How to Save a Loved One in Chardham Yatra: Dr. Shares Dangers & Way Outs| Dr. Reddy | Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan MailMillions walk the sacred paths of Chardham seeking salvation but few are prepared for what the mountains demand in return.In the shadow of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, high-altitude sickness, hypothermia, heart attacks, and failed evacuations silently claim lives every year.This documentary-style episode features Dr. Reddy, an ex-military doctor from Vivekananda Health Mission, who built 7 lifeline hospitals after the 2013 Uttarakhand disaster — including 3 free hospitals at Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Gangotri.With 150+ doctors and 500–700 medical staff, they fight impossible odds:* Oxygen deprivation* Sudden cardiac emergencies* Landslides & road collapses* Delayed helicopter evacuations* Coordination failures during peak Yatra season Hard truth:Fitness alone won’t save you. Faith needs preparation.If you or your family are planning Chardham Yatra, this video can save a life.Share this with pilgrims, seniors, and group leaders.The mountains don’t forgive unprepared journeys.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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3 M's of India’s Mindset, Money & Mess with Harinder Rana | Podcast #139
Send us Fan MailJoin us for a powerful conversation with Harinder Rana on Podcast #139: Jugaad vs Vision: India’s Mindset, Money & Mess. We deep dive into the fundamental difference between a Businessman and an Entrepreneur, exploring the contrast between short-term 'Jugaad' and long-term Strategic Vision in the Indian context.Harinder shares his candid Founder's Journey and the pivotal moments that shaped his entrepreneurial approach, including the story behind his venture, Fervent. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Indian Startup Culture, Urban Development Challenges, and understanding the Next Generation's Quest for Value.What You Will Learn:Entrepreneurship vs. Business: The critical difference between a self-focused Businessman and an inclusive Entrepreneur.Indian Mindset: Why Jugaad often fails against a long-term business strategy and what India needs to change.The Urban Crisis: A candid look at the urban planning nightmare and lack of civic sense in India .Gen Z & Career: Debunking the myth of the 'lazy generation' and discussing the Next Gen's pursuit of value over simple earnings.Founder's Lessons: Harinder's personal struggle stories, the value of rejection and resilience, and the skills that simply cannot be taught.The Fervent Story: The turning point that led to the creation of his passionate ventureAbout Flirting With a Fish:Welcome to Flirting with a Fish, the podcast where we dive deep into the murky waters of business, finance, entrepreneurship, and societal trends to find the most valuable pearls of wisdom. Forget the dry textbooks and boring boardrooms—we’re here to challenge the status quo and unearth the uncommon answers to your most complex questions.We bring on top founders, industry experts, finance gurus, and thought leaders to dissect the biggest game-changers in the Indian and global economy. Whether you're a young entrepreneur building your first startup, a professional looking to boost your personal finance game, or just want to understand the dynamics of Tax, GST, or the latest business strategy, "Flirting with a Fish" delivers actionable insights in a captivating, unfiltered conversation.We cover everything from startup success stories and wealth creation to the nuances of Indian politics and self-improvement.Connect with the GuestFollow Flirting With a Fish:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MzrkzO4hd8Onr1nC1KZMHBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1780728Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flirting_with_a_fish/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlirtingWithAFishDon’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more expert insights!Turn on notifications so you never miss a video!Keep Flirting with a Fish! :)Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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The Fitness Advice Your Doctor Was Never Taught | Dr Rajat Chauhan #138
Send us Fan MailIn this power-packed episode of Flirting With A Fish, Dr. Rajat Chauhan—renowned sports physician, researcher, author, and the mind behind First Cut—breaks down the most fundamental yet misunderstood aspect of human health: breathing. @DrRajatChauhan is one of the most under-stated doc India has, we must say! From high-altitude oxygen challenges to anxiety spikes, elite athletic performance, gender-based physiological differences, gut health, habit formation, and innovative medical techniques—this episode is a deep dive into how the human body truly works. Whether you're an athlete, a health enthusiast, or someone dealing with anxiety and stress, this conversation will change the way you think about your breath, your body, and your lifestyle.About Flirting With a Fish:Welcome to Flirting with a Fish, the podcast where we dive deep into the murky waters of business, finance, entrepreneurship, and societal trends to find the most valuable pearls of wisdom. Forget the dry textbooks and boring boardrooms—we’re here to challenge the status quo and unearth the uncommon answers to your most complex questions.We bring on top founders, industry experts, finance gurus, and thought leaders to dissect the biggest game-changers in the Indian and global economy. Whether you're a young entrepreneur building your first startup, a professional looking to boost your personal finance game, or just want to understand the dynamics of Tax, GST, or the latest business strategy, "Flirting with a Fish" delivers actionable insights in a captivating, unfiltered conversation.We cover everything from startup success stories and wealth creation to the nuances of Indian politics and self-improvement.Connect with the Guest:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrajatchauhanWebsite: https://www.drrajatchauhan.com/Dr. Rajat Chauhan is a globally respected sports physician and author known for bridging traditional Indian wisdom with modern medical science. His work on running, breathing, lifestyle, and movement has transformed thousands of lives.Follow Flirting With a Fish:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MzrkzO4hd8Onr1nC1KZMHBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1780728Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flirting_with_a_fish/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlirtingWithAFishDon’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more expert insights!Turn on notifications so you never miss a video!Keep Flirting with a Fish! :)Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Have Better understanding of The GST | from Tax Expert PP Singh | #136
Send us Fan MailDive into the depths of India's biggest tax reform!On this episode of "Flirting with a Fish," we swim straight into the often-murky waters of GST (Goods and Services Tax) with renowned Tax Expert, PP Singh. Whether you're a small business owner, a student, or just someone trying to understand where your tax money goes, this is your complete guide to the GST rules, compliance, and real-life impact.Forget the dry legal jargon—PP Singh delivers the uncommon answers to your most common GST questions. We dissect everything from the controversial truths about its implementation to how it affects progressive taxation and social schemes.🔥 What You Will Learn in This GST Episode:The GST Revolution: A game-changing overview of the tax system.GST Place of Supply: Critical rules for businesses and consumers.GST Compliance & Thresholds: How to avoid getting "caught out" by the rules.The Impact on Small Businesses: Schemes and benefits you can leverage.Centre vs. State: The politics and drama behind the 'One Nation, One Tax' dream.About Flirting With a Fish:Welcome to Flirting with a Fish 🐠, the podcast where we dive deep into the murky waters of business, finance, entrepreneurship, and societal trends to find the most valuable pearls of wisdom. Forget the dry textbooks and boring boardrooms—we’re here to challenge the status quo and unearth the uncommon answers to your most complex questions.We bring on top founders, industry experts, finance gurus, and thought leaders to dissect the biggest game-changers in the Indian and global economy. Whether you're a young entrepreneur building your first startup, a professional looking to boost your personal finance game, or just want to understand the dynamics of Tax, GST, or the latest business strategy, "Flirting with a Fish" delivers actionable insights in a captivating, unfiltered conversation.We cover everything from startup success stories and wealth creation to the nuances of Indian politics and self-improvement.Follow Flirting With a Fish:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MzrkzO4hd8Onr1nC1KZMHBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1780728Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flirting_with_a_fish/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlirtingWithAFishDon’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more expert insights!Turn on notifications so you never miss a video!Keep Flirting with a Fish! :)Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Philosophy’s Dirty Secrets | Dr. Awdhesh Singh | #137
Send us Fan MailThe Podcast is a deep dive into philosophy, societal structures, and personal values, following a guest's journey of self-discovery.The discussion critically examines the impact of society, caste, and value systems while exploring foundational life questions, such as "The Happiness Equation: How Much is Enough?" and defining the Most Valuable Currency in Life.The podcast provides a comprehensive look at philosophy, featuring:Inspiration and Guidance: An exploration of the philosophies that guide us and a comparison of Indian vs Western Philosophy.Philosophical Fundamentals: A deep dive into the 6 Major Branches of Philosophy.Religion and Truth: An analysis of the Philosophy Behind Religion and a compelling debate on whether Truth and Lies are Contextual.The episode encourages listeners to question existing values and philosophies as a path to personal and societal growth.TIMESTAMPS & KEY TAKEAWAYS:00:00 - Intro01:00 - Meet Our Guest: A Journey of Self-Discovery01:23 - The Society, Caste, and Value System: A Critical Look04:53 - The Happiness Equation: How Much is Enough?08:24 - The Most Valuable Currency in Life: What Truly Matters10:55 - Unleashing Passion: The Key to a Fulfilling Life13:12 - Philosophies To Refer To 16:37 - Indian vs Western Philosophy: What is the Difference 21:47 - Society and Values: The Delicate Balance24:12 - Questioning Values and Philosophy26:16 - The 6 Major Branches of Philosophy31:48 - Society, Caste, and Value System: A Deeper Analysis35:09 - The Philosophy Behind Religion39:17 - A Society Without Truth: The Consequences41:04 - Truth and Lies: Are They Contextual?About Flirting With a Fish:Welcome to Flirting with a Fish, the podcast where we dive deep into the murky waters of business, finance, entrepreneurship, and societal trends to find the most valuable pearls of wisdom. Forget the dry textbooks and boring boardrooms—we’re here to challenge the status quo and unearth the uncommon answers to your most complex questions.We bring on top founders, industry experts, finance gurus, and thought leaders to dissect the biggest game-changers in the Indian and global economy. Whether you're a young entrepreneur building your first startup, a professional looking to boost your personal finance game, or just want to understand the dynamics of Tax, GST, or the latest business strategy, "Flirting with a Fish" delivers actionable insights in a captivating, unfiltered conversation.We cover everything from startup success stories and wealth creation to the nuances of Indian politics and self-improvement.Connect with the Guesthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drawdheshsingh/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appFollow Flirting With a Fish:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MzrkzO4hd8Onr1nC1KZMHBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1780728Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flirting_with_a_fish/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlirtingWithAFishDon’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more expert insights!Turn on notifications so you never miss a video!Keep Flirting with a Fish! :)Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Healing Helps Everyone? Discover Chakras, Crystals & Access Bars with Sumiti Malhotra| Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan MailWhy healing does not help some of us? What if the key to healing your life lies within your own energy?In this profound session, Sumiti Malhotra, an Advanced Certified Healer, uncovers the powerful connection between our physical body and energy body—she compares it to the hardware and software working in sync.We'll explore the chakra system in depth, understand the purpose of each energy center, and how they influence our health, emotions, and life path.Dive into Access Bars Therapy, a fascinating technique involving 32 points on the head, and learn why it requires in-person contact to shift blocked energy.Plus, discover the true power of crystal healing—from black tourmaline for protection to amethyst for spiritual growth—including how to cleanse, wear, and place them correctly.Whether you're struggling with emotional blocks, chronic illness, or just seeking clarity—this video will open or enhance your access to healing Watch till the end for practical healing tips, chakra cleansing rituals, and crystal care instructions.Comment "ENERGY" if you're ready to start your healing journey!Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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What Every Artist Must Know: Ft. Adil Hussain on Inner Growth & Creativity | Sonia Choksi | Podcast
Send us Fan MailWhat is the true purpose of art—beyond applause, beyond fame?Can acting become a form of spiritual practice, a path to inner freedom?In this rare and soul-deep conversation, host Sonia Choksi sits down with the profoundly respected and beloved actor Adil Hussain Sir, an artist known not only for his powerful roles in Life of Pi, Delhi Crime, English Vinglish, and Parched, but for the emotional integrity, humility, and spiritual depth he brings to every frame.But Adil Sir is much more than an actor.He is a seeker. A teacher. A vessel for truth.Raised in Assam, shaped by the teachings of his mentor in Pondicherry, and rooted in silence and self-inquiry, Adil Sir views acting not merely as performance but as presence. For him, art is not a mirror of the world, but a bridge between souls, where empathy flows, masks fall, and beauty becomes revelation. In this conversation, you’ll hear:How roles like Mephistopheles and Othello became tools for inner transformationWhy acting can become a meditative, even mystical, practiceThe sacred link between stillness, suffering, and creative expressioHow cinema can heal both artist and audienceThe journey from identity to essence, and the evolution of the soul💬 Reflecting on questions like:"Who am I beyond my roles, my name, my gender?""Can art awaken a deeper truth within us all?""Is silence the most honest form of expression?"Whether you're a filmmaker, a spiritual seeker, a creative soul, or simply someone trying to live more authentically, this episode will touch something deep within.It’s not just a conversation about acting.It’s a meditation on life itself.Watch till the end for timeless insights on empathy, creativity, soul-conscious storytelling, and the deeper calling of an artist.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Delhi’s Untold Stories: Forgotten Queens, Djinns & Partition Trauma | Ft. Nitika Arora
Send us Fan MailBehind Delhi’s grand monuments lie forgotten women, silenced voices, and untold truths. In this episode, we uncover the hidden histories of India’s powerful women — from Mughal harems to queens like Raziya Sultan and Jahanara Begum. Through stories of Partition, refugee trauma, and Indira Gandhi’s formative years, we explore how emotional scars shape personal and political legacies. Nitika Arora, co-founder of Darwesh Heritage Walks, brings these stories alive through a feminist lens of storytelling and performance. We also delve into Delhi’s spiritual underworld — haunted havelis, jinns, and the unseen energies that still haunt the city. More than history, this is a journey of memory, identity, and reclaiming the voices we were never meant to hear.Featured Expert: Nitika Arora – Performing Artist, Historian, Researcher If you’re passionate about history, mental health, feminism, heritage walks, storytelling, and Indian identity, this is a must-watch.Don’t forget to like, share, comment your thoughts, and subscribe for more such powerful stories. Let’s rewrite history—one walk, one story at a time. Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Listening to Parents vs Self: From Rejection to Love| Ft. Amit Behl | Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Amit Behl — actor, theatre voice, and industry leader — shares his journey from rejection to Shanti fame.He dives into::: Why rejection can fuel growth:: Why method acting is overrated:: Lessons from Rishi Kapoor & Bobby Deol:: The power of education in cinema & theatre:: Mentorship, activism & guiding Gen ZMore than acting, it’s about resilience, creativity & leadership. Perfect for anyone curious about cinema, arts & self-growth.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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What’s the true cost of our comfort?
Send us Fan MailSustainability leader Sriram Kuchimanchi (Founder, Smarter Dharma) joins Flirting With a Fish to unpack the uncomfortable truths about climate change, capitalism, and India’s new economic caste system. From shrinking his own carbon footprint to exposing how comfort turns into opulence, Sriram challenges us to rethink the way we live, spend, and empathize.A conversation about climate, capitalism, and conscious choices that might just change the way you see your world.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Power, Hindi & Krishna, a raw conversation India needs right now
Send us Fan MailThere is a reason why actors and artists are seen as different — they often experience life and humanity at a depth most of us overlook. This truth shines in our powerful conversation with Prakash Belawadi — acclaimed actor, director, and thinker, known for his roles in Tashkent Files, Kashmir Files, Pathaan, and many more but definitely the incredible 10 hr + play - Parva In this episode, Prakash Belawadi ji talks about: Why the strong and wealthy must care for the poor, and what society loses when they don’t. The disturbing reality of Hindi being imposed as a “national” language, when it was only ever meant to be an official one under the Constitution. Why India cannot have one standard rule or authority for such a vast, diverse nation — and why diversity must be celebrated, not suppressed. His practical solution to India’s 50,000+ pending court cases and how systems can actually work better. The concept of the “Krishna Moment” — and what it truly means to be courageous. Why freedom is so difficult, yet impossible without rebuilding trust — everyone with everyone. This conversation is authentic, sharp, and deeply human. You’ll find reflections of your own life lessons in Prakash’s words — a reminder that wisdom often lies in seeing the world differently. Key Takeaways from this video: The untold struggles of professional theater in Bangalore Why language divides India’s access to knowledge How colonial legacies shaped our systems of governance The truth about India’s cultural identity and resilience Why theater is not just art, but voice This is not just a conversation, it’s a journey through India’s soul. Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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How Religion & Schooling Kill Critical Thinking | Ft. Dr. Awdhesh Singh| Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan MailIndia produces some of the brightest minds in the world, yet struggles with critical thinking.Why do our schools teach us WHAT to think, but never HOW to think?From ancient philosophies to modern classrooms, we uncover how rote learning is shaping our mindset and killing innovation.Watch till the end for 5 powerful solutions to transform India from memorizing answers to leading global innovation.What do you think is it a culture problem or an education failure? Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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This Uber Driver Taught Me What Real Education Means| Ft. Mahesh Kumar| Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan MailMeet Mahesh Kumar.An Uber driver in Delhi… but his real identity is something the city often forgets to see A man of dignity. A soul shaped by struggle. A human just like you and me.Born into a farmer’s family, Mahesh didn’t come to Delhi with confidence or connections.He didn’t know how to drive. Didn’t even know how to survive in a city that moves fast, talks loud, and rarely stops to care.His brothers got jobs but Mahesh took the road outside the system, one filled with traffic, sweat, and silence.He says, “People don’t see us drivers as humans. They just see a rating.”And that broke something inside me.Because somewhere along the way, we started calling degrees “education”…But we were never taught to say “please” to a waiter, “thank you” to a driver, or “sorry” when we push past someone.We celebrate coding in 5 languages… but fail the test of basic human decency.We call ourselves “developed”… while throwing garbage from car windows and yelling at guards who are just doing their job.This is not what progress looks like.Progress is when we follow traffic rules, even when no one is watching.It’s when we treat the man cleaning our street the same way we treat the man signing our offer letter.India doesn’t just need engineers, doctors, or influencers.It needs better humans, with humility, awareness, and heart.Because real education is not what we score in school.Real education is how we behave when we think no one is looking.Until we learn to respect those who serve us…We will remain rich in tech, but poor in soul.And no nation can grow… if its people forget to grow up.#uberdriver #uber #realeducation #civicsense #respectmatters #unsungheroes #humanityfirst #lifelessons #DelhiStories #bekind #driver #progress #emotionalstory #inspiringindia #socialawareness #reallifehero #hearttouching #everydayheroes #changemindset #respectworkers #facts #podcast #explorepage #trending #reality #realtalk #spotify #buzzsprout Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Petrodollar Exposed: How USA Controls the World | Nadeem Siraj | Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan Mail Is the US still the world’s superpower or is its empire silently crumbling?In this unfiltered podcast with undercover journalist Nadeem Siraj, we uncover the hidden truth behind US imperialism, the petrodollar system, and global manipulation.From Iran’s silent resistance to India’s balancing act, this is a masterclass in how global politics and economy truly work.You’ll learn how the media shapes perception, how wars are orchestrated for power, and why oil is the new currency of control.We break down Bretton Woods, Nixon Shock, and 3500+ sanctions on Iran — all connecting the dots to today’s world conflicts.If you’ve ever doubted the mainstream narrative, this is your wake-up call — watch till the end. Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Survived a Deadly Avalanche at 5,500m | Mt Everest Climber | Adventure |Romil Barthwal| Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to survive a deadly avalanche at 5,500m ? 🏔️Meet Lt Col Romil Barthwal — Special Forces veteran & CEO of Boots & Crampons — who’s led teams through life-threatening expeditions.In this gripping podcast, he shares how mindset, not muscles, conquers mountains.Discover leadership lessons from Everest, why it’s 60% mental, and what fear vs. recklessness really means.Hear the story of guiding a blind woman to Everest and how nature humbles even the strongest.Learn why sports and outdoor challenges are essential to build true resilience in youth.This episode is for leaders, parents, students & anyone seeking purpose beyond comfort.#everest #mounteverest #avalanche #survival #leadershiplessons #specialforces #veterans #army #Mountain #mindset #resiliencetraining #Adventure #Podcast #siachenglacier #Fear #Recklessness #Outdoor #Leadership #sports #mentalstrength #survivalstories #Mountaineering #India #riskmanagement #empowerment #expedition33 #expedition #mountainclimbing #trekking #weather #glaciers #mountains #siachen #podcast #explorepage #youtube #india #fyp #shortsfeed #youtubesearch #browsefeatures #delhi #motivation #education #life #spotify #buzzsproutSupport the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Warning: Delhi Deadly Air | Vimlendu Jha| Sonia Choksi| Flirting with a Fish
Send us Fan MailWhat if hunger had no voice… and clean air had a price tag?In this brutally honest episode, we sit down with Vimlendu Jha — environmentalist, social entrepreneur, and founder of Swechha, a movement that's been fighting for clean air, rivers, and dignity for over two decades.Vimlendu doesn’t sugarcoat the truth. He talks about what it really means to be poor in a country that’s growing rich — where ration cards don’t guarantee food, protest feels outdated, and clean air is slowly becoming a luxury.When we think of inequality, we think of money. But what about the inequality of oxygen, opportunity, or even the right to be heard?From railway tracks to ration lines… from broken education to polluted rivers — this conversation is not just about problems. It’s about why we stopped feeling them."People aren’t just hungry for food. They’re hungry for justice, for respect, for a life that doesn’t constantly ask them to prove their worth.” About the Guest: Vimlendu JhaVimlendu Jha is one of India’s most passionate voices on environmental and social justice. Founder of Swechha, he has been working for over 20 years to clean Delhi’s Yamuna River, fight for clean air, advocate for climate action, and give young people the tools to question, protest, and create change. His work spans environment, education, equity, and ethics.📌 Trigger Warning: This episode discusses poverty, hunger, pollution, and systemic neglect.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Organ Donation Truth & The Pain Doctors Hide| Abhiyutthan Singh| Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a Fish
Send us Fan MailWhat if your final goodbye could be someone else’s second chance at life? This episode unpacks the beauty and the burden of organ donation in India, and the often-ignored emotional reality of being a doctor.We dive into the heart of transplant medicine from kidney failure to gallbladder myths — and reveal why registration alone isn't enough when families can still say no after your death.Through raw conversations and real stories, we explore: ✅ The difference between brain death and coma — and what it means for donation ✅ Why India needs an opt-out system and better public awareness ✅ How doctors silently suffer — battling long hours, emotional burnout, and unrealistic expectations ✅ Why water may be your best defense against kidney stones — and how lifestyle can save or ruin lives ✅ The truth about gallbladder removal and fertility in women ✅ The shocking income gap between doctors and corporate professionals ✅ And why every donor card is a seed of hope — if only families agree to let it growThis isn’t just about saving lives, it’s about rethinking life, death, and the silent sacrifices of our healers.Let’s talk about what really matters, before it’s too late.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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The Science Behind Earth’s 50-Year Countdown| Tirthankar Ghosh |Sonia Choksi | Flirtingwithafish
Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered what it’s like to chase glaciers — not as a tourist, but as a purpose? ❄️ This isn’t just a video about melting ice. It’s about melting timelines. About the urgency buried deep within the mountains. About what could unfold in the next 50 years — if we keep looking away.In this deeply personal and data-rich episode, we sit down with Tirthankar Ghosh, a Ph.D. scholar at IIT Bombay and Monash University, as he unravels how one life-altering experience — the devastating 2013 Kedarnath disaster — became the turning point of his life and career in glaciology.Through heartfelt anecdotes and hard science, Tirthankar reflects on:✅ How childhood road trips in the Himalayas planted the seeds of curiosity✅ What glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) really are — and how they’re reshaping our future✅ The chilling reality of vanishing villages in Ladakh, like Kumig, already abandoned due to disappearing glaciers✅ Why people in cities like Delhi and Mumbai cannot afford to ignore mountain science✅ And how AI, research, and long-term thinking must come together for global climate actionThis is not just a scientific conversation. It’s a call to reflect on what connects all of us — water, land, climate, and time.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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India’s Next Crisis: Malnutrition & Failing Governance | Piyush Khare| Sonia Choksi| FWF
Send us Fan MailIndia is at a crossroads — not because we don’t know our problems, but because we keep chasing short-term comforts over long-term change.This video isn’t just about hunger, floods, or unemployment. It’s about a much deeper crisis: a silent breakdown of systems — governance, planning, values — and a generation growing up in its shadow.From flooded cities and paper leaks, to malnutrition among both slum and middle-class kids, we dive into what's failing, what’s ignored, and what can still be done.Meet Happy Faces, a grassroots movement from Vadodara, where 600+ citizens are doing what the system won’t — offering free education, healthcare, and dignity.We cover:🔸 How India's growth hides a crisis of hunger, neglect & misgovernance🔸 The long-term threat of malnutrition — and what kids are learning in its wake🔸 What influencers, youth, and YOU can actually do that matters🔸 A powerful reminder: This isn’t charity. This is what justice should look like.This is not a sob story.This is not charity promotion.This is a reality check — with a dash of hope.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments. Do you feel the shift? Or are we still waiting for someone else to fix everything?Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Inside a Woman’s Body & Mind: A Gynaecologist’s Guide to Owning Your Body | Dr. Yuvraj| Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan Mail Why do many people feel uncomfortable when it comes to discussing women’s health, even with experts? What if the discomfort isn’t just about gender, but about the lack of understanding and inclusivity in healthcare?In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Yuvrajsingh Jadeja, a leading gynecologist and surrogacy expert, joins host Sonia Choksi to break down the barriers in women’s health and discuss the critical need for gender inclusivity in medical practice. From navigating societal biases to understanding the complexities of treating transgender patients, this episode challenges the traditional norms of gynecology and healthcare.What you’ll learn in this episode:-Why men should get tested in fertility cases (It’s not just the woman’s responsibility!)-The ideal age for HPV vaccination and why it’s important for both genders (yes, boys too!)-The shocking environmental factors that impact women's health and fertility (processed foods, plastics, and more!)-How gender inclusivity in healthcare can change the game for better patient care-What you didn’t know about fertility, menopause, and preventative care (all the actionable advice you need!)💬 Asking yourself:- Have I had a conversation about fertility testing with my partner?-Why don’t we talk enough about HPV vaccination for everyone?-What can we do to create more inclusive healthcare for ALL genders?#podcast #women'shealth #gynecologist #healthcare #awareness #transgenders #LGBTQ #spotify #spotifyfeed #viral #trending #bestpodcast Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Breaking Free from Societal Labels: The Path to Understanding Your True Self | Sujata Malik| Sonia Choksi
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when we remove the labels society, family, or even trauma has placed on us? Who are we, really, beneath the roles we play?In this transformative episode, we sit down with Sujata, a deeply intuitive spiritual and emotional therapist with over two decades of experience guiding individuals and corporate leaders through healing and awakening.We talk about vibrations, identity, karma, pain, self-trust, and the quiet power of choosing awareness over autopilot. Sujata shares how familiar emotional patterns often trace back to karmic memory, and why real healing starts by owning, not avoiding, our emotions.She helps us understand:- Why your vibration drops after childhood- How pain shows up when emotions are undigested- Why dependency and rejection loop us into suffering- What it actually means to know yourself- How to raise your vibration and attract aligned energy- Whether self-love is selfish or spiritualThis isn’t just a talk—it’s a journey inward. If you've been asking questions like:“Why am I not happy?”“What’s wrong with me?”“How do I feel more like myself again?”…then this episode may offer the guidance you didn’t know you were looking for.💫 Sujata’s wisdom is not scripted, it’s soul-led. Her words are a soft but powerful mirror, helping you remember who you are beneath all the layers.Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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The Truth About Tribal Rights in India
Send us Fan Mail Trupti Parekh and Ambrish Mehta might look like any retired couple—until you hear their story. For 40+ years, they’ve lived with tribal communities in Narmada, fighting for land, dignity, and survival. To the people they support, they aren’t activists—they’re family. Even today, millions of tribals are called “encroachers” on forests they’ve lived in for generations.- Outdated British laws like the 1927 Forest Act still deny them rights.-Why does “development” often mean displacement for them?-And why are their voices still unheard in 2025, in free India? This isn't history—it's happening now. Watch to know the truth. Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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How Sustainable Thinking Shapes Business, Cities & Life | Harsh Purohit |Sonia| Flirting with a Fish
Send us Fan MailWhat does ‘business sustainability’ really mean?In this thought-provoking conversation, we sit down with Harsh Purohit, the Co-Founder of Cognito, a pioneering sustainability advisory. Harsh takes us on a journey beyond the surface of corporate profit-making and into the heart of what it takes for businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing world and why it is urgent - important and mandatory for businesses and its people to go super deep into this understanding if at all we are interested in Earth’s sustainability!From tackling the myths surrounding sustainability to exploring how businesses can navigate the scarcity of resources and shifting societal expectations, this episode is packed with valuable insights.Harsh unpacks the importance of balancing natural, human, and financial resources and introduces the 4P framework, showing how businesses can drive progress and prosperity while safeguarding the future. If you're looking to understand the real impact of sustainable businesses — and how they can continue to thrive in a world of constant change—this episode is a must-watch.Get ready for a conversation that challenges conventional thinking and provides a fresh, practical perspective on building businesses that aren’t just profitable, but resilient, responsible, and ready for the future.#sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablebusiness #businessforgood #savetheplanet #consciouscommunication #sustainableliving #LeadershipVoices #circulareconomy #sustainabilitymatters #explore #explorepage #fyp #trending #delhi #india #podcast #education #spotify #buzzsproutSupport the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Why Your Body Feels Different Now| Nidhi Dhawan | Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a Fish
Send us Fan MailIs modern life rewriting the rules for our health? Dr. Nidhi Dhawan breaks down the unseen science of stress, sound & symptoms.If your body’s been speaking in signals, but you haven’t had the time to listen—this one’s your mirror.🎧 Tune in. Breathe. Reflect. Reconnect.Watch the full video on Youtube - @FlirtingWithAFish #HolisticHealing #MentalHealthMatters #FlirtingWithAFish #DrNidhiDhawan #HealthPodcast #spotify #podcast #india #delhi Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Why people leave, The power of detachment & Spiritual growth| Radhika Iyer| Sonia Choksi| Flirting with a Fish
Send us Fan Mail Hey, life mein kya sab theek chal raha hai? Agar Nahi toh, yeh podcast sirf aapke liye hai.We all have moments where we wonder—why is everything changing? Why do we feel stuck sometimes? And how do we let go of things that no longer serve us?In this conversation, Radhika Iyer Talati shares her journey—from surviving cancer to finding peace in the Himalayas and building Anahata Organics. Her story isn’t just about healing the body; it’s about finding balance within. She dives into ancient wisdom, stories from the Puranas, and practical ways to detach and find peace in today’s fast-paced world.If you’re looking for clarity, inner peace, or simple ways to live a more centered life, this podcast is worth a listen. Radhika’s wisdom and real-life practices might be just what you need. Tune in! #mindfulness #selfhealing #personalgrowth #healing #spiritualawakening #positivevibesonly #spirituality #selfcarejourney #transformation #himalayas #meditation #yoga #mentalhealthawareness #healing #life #empoweryourself #manifestyourdreams #embracechange #wellness #innerstrength #letgo #motivational #staybalanced #growthmindset #livewithpurpose #spiritualgrowth #trending #viral #podcast #HealYourSoul #PeacefulMind #spotify #buzzsprout #audio Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Strategies, Mistakes & Hacks for Founders & Marketers| Deepan Siddhu| Sonia Choksi| Flirting with a Fish
Send us Fan Mail Should you build an in-house growth marketing team or hire a marketing agency? Is marketing an art, a science, or a gut instinct? Does a big budget guarantee success, or is data-driven marketing the real game-changer?In this unfiltered, no-BS conversation, award-winning growth marketing strategist Deepan Siddhu unpacks what actually works—hard-earned lessons from years of experimentation, failure, and breakthrough moments. From startup marketing strategy, startup branding, and how to grow a startup, to the biggest marketing mistakes founders make, Deepan breaks down real-world tactics that scale businesses and skyrocket social media engagement.But here’s the kicker—Deepan didn’t set out to be a marketer. His biggest professional breakthrough came from the toughest phase of his life, proving that marketing isn’t just learned; it’s lived. He says it is a life skill—all of us, a child, a parent, a vendor…everyone is marketing, promoting, convincing, or selling something to someone at all times. But is marketing for businesses the same?Let’s hear him out on how to build a brand from scratch, when a startup should hire a marketing agency, personal branding strategy, and how to create a viral brand. If you’re an early-stage founder, digital marketer, or content creator, this is your ultimate marketing bible—listen up and thank us later 😉🔹 What We Cover In This Episode:✅ How to craft the perfect marketing strategy for your startup✅ When to hire a marketing agency (and when to avoid it)✅ Is marketing a natural talent or a learned skill?✅ Can a big budget guarantee marketing success?✅ The marketer’s and founders role in branding, positioning & messaging - to do and not to do #startupmarketing #growthmarketing #marketingstrategy #startupsuccess #brandbuilding #marketingmistakes #businessgrowth #marketingagency #personalbranding #socialmediamarketing #digitalmarketing #entrepreneurship #founder #contentmarketing #viralmarketing #businessstrategy #marketinghacks #startups #brandstrategy #marketing #explore #spotify #buzzsprout Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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The Woman Who Gave It All for Osho -Ma Anand Sheela
Send us Fan Mail"What you will learn from this man, you won't learn in five lifetimes." - said her father. Her father’s bold teachings on life, youth, relationships and living an unapologetic life to her mother’s unwavering values and quiet but strong support, the security and freedom of Ma Anand Sheela’s childhood shaped her into the fearless leader she became. She agrees that the stability experienced in childhood sets the person for all phases of life ahead and Sonia couldn’t agree to anything more than this! Meeting Osho transformed Ma Anand Sheela’s path forever, leading her to manage the Rajneesh commune, face legal battles, and rebuild her life with resilience and determination.What does it take to lead and shape someone else’s dream ? What does it take to stand by your beliefs when the world turns against you? What does it mean to live a life king size and yet of authenticity, fearlessness, and unwavering conviction?This is the untold side of the famous story of Maa Anand Sheela, the woman who gave it all for Osho. From her humble beginnings to becoming the driving force behind one of the most controversial spiritual movements in history, her journey is nothing short of extraordinary. The person that she is, is beyond ordinary by many many miles! Osho once said, "Sheela is my right hand." And she says here in this podcast that she still keeps this name because her lover gave it to her 🤗…a passionate, ambitious, non confirming and bold team they made for sure ! This podcast is about leaders and leaderships, about childhood and its impact in our young and old age, about power, about fear and about self expression. Do tell us if it made it to your heart ❤️ Watch the full video on Youtube - https://youtu.be/y5_ufgrPGB4Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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The Secret to Winning Every Negotiation (Backed by Science) |Ft. Amit Nandkeolyar | Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a Fish
Send us Fan MailWant to win every negotiation or simply keen on learning the Psychology of negotiation ?— whether in business, salary discussions, or even daily life? You often look for Business mindset hacks and if that is why you are here, then, In this video, Mr. Amit Nandkeolyar, Associate Professor at IIMA and negotiation expert, reveals the science-backed strategies to master the art of negotiation, the leadership traits, leadership blind spots, role of EQ and IQ in negotiations and more! What you’ll learn:✅ The #1 mistake people make in negotiations (and how to avoid it).✅ Understanding 'emotion' in emotional intelligence to win negotiations.✅ Proven tactics to build trust and close deals.✅ Real-life examples from top organizations✅ Why the best of the leaders who created Kodak, BlackBerry, Xerox and others could not grow it further? In this, leadership podcast, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, the conversation will transform the way you see yourself and others as leaders, the way you look at comfort zone and the way you negotiate.#leadership #negotiation #coperate #emotionalintelligence #podcast #psychology #spotify #amazonmusic #audio #audiopodcast Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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Cancer Anxiety? Lets Fix That
Send us Fan MailCancer sparks fear, but it’s not always a death sentence. With early detection and proper treatment, it can be cured!We’ve seen film stars and public figures fight even stage 3 cancer—and survive. If they can, so can we! The key? Awareness, regular checkups, and early diagnosis.Today, we dive deep into the reality of cancer.With us is Dr. Harit K. Chaturvedi, Chairman of Max Institute of Cancer Care, and Radhika Manaktala, a cancer survivor and support group member.They discuss:✅ Why do people avoid cancer screenings?✅ Which cancers can be detected early?✅ How does society react to cancer?✅ How is robotics shaping cancer treatment?Ignoring the signs is the biggest mistake. Early action saves lives.Let’s break myths, spread awareness, and save lives.Watch, learn, and share—because YOU could help someone detect cancer early.#cancer #cancerawareness #cancerfacts #facts #myths #health #healthylifestyle #healthcare #cancersurvivor #shortsfeed #Spotify #feed #podcast #explore #explorepage #fyp #viralvideo #trending #maxhealthcare #earlydetection #cancertreatments #oncology #healthmatters #fightcancer #cancersupport #cancerscreening #trendingSupport the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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The Silly Side of Indian Weddings No One Talks About| Ft. Pooja Mathur | Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a fish
Send us Fan Mail💡 Why should you listen to this episode?Because plastic is everywhere—in our food, our clothes, even the air we breathe. Listen because our celebrations don’t have to cost the planet. And because our choices today will define our future in old age and complete life of our younger ones. What are we trying to leave them with ? Did you know that an Indian wedding generates up to 900 kg of waste per event? From decorations to food, so much of it just goes straight to the landfill. But what if we could recycle Indian weddings and give waste a second life? Pooja Mathur, the powerhouse behind GreenStraw Café, has done exactly that—turning her passion for sustainable living into a movement for mindful consumption, eco-conscious lifestyles, and real social change.From waste management solutions to eco-friendly wedding ideas, she’s proving that small changes can make a big impact. Her journey started as an NGO and evolved into a café, where people learn how to live with less waste and more purpose. She’s tackling issues that most people don’t even think about—like menstrual awareness in slums and why our daily habits matter more than we realize.🎧 Tune in for real talk on community sustainability, waste reduction, and practical sustainable living tips that you can actually use.#SustainabilityJourneyPodcast #GreenStrawCafeStory #EcoFriendlyWeddingIdeas #RecyclingIndianWeddings #SustainableLivingTips #GreenLivingTransformation #WasteManagementSolutions #CommunitySustainabilityTalk #EcoConsciousLifestyle #SlumStoriesMenstrualAwarenessSupport the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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The Other Side of Cancer | Ft. Aanchal Sharma | Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a fish
Send us Fan MailAanchal Sharma: A Story of Strength, Hope & ActionAanchal Sharma, founder of Meals of Happiness NGO & CanHeal Community, didn’t just fight Stage 3 cancer—she redefined resilience. On World Cancer Day 2025, she shares the unseen struggles of cancer, the importance of early detection, and the reality beyond the fear of death. Her journey isn’t just about surviving but thriving with dignity and hope. Let’s talk about what we can do—because awareness, support, and timely action can save lives. 💜🎗️Support the showFollow Flirting With a Fish:Instagram: 📷 /flirting_with_a_fishTwitter: 🐦 /flirtingwa_fishYouTube: /FlirtingWithAFishAbout Flirting With a Fish:"Flirting With a Fish" is where unconventional stories meet unapologetic brilliance. This podcast celebrates individuals who dare to be different, remain committed, and redefine success in their unique ways. Expect candid humor, deep insights, and lessons that inspire change.Follow Sonia Swaroop Choksi on:Instagram: 📷 /sonia.swaroop.choksiFacebook: 🔵 /soniaswaroopchoksiLinkedIn: 🔗 /soniaswaroopchoksi
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My audio interview series, featuring some ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Flirting with a Fish dissects the lives of entrepreneurs, philanthropists, teachers, innovators, etc., whose focus in life is learning and not just achieving.“In the routine hustle of life, we keep meeting people focused on trapping the fish. So, when you meet someone who likes to flirt with the idea of catching a fish, you can’t help but turn around and notice.”Match My [Talent]’s latest initiative is a step towards making some raw, unfiltered conversation, with such unique people. These are people who may or may not have been bestowed with a successful/unsuccessful tag by society, but they clearly live well-rounded, satisfying lives because of their commitment to their purpose in life.This initiative is not limited to just performers and creators; ‘Flirting with a Fish’ is a universal podcast series that offers a little something to anyone who identifies themselves as a human being because the ‘p
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