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She Slays
by Health Shots - HT Smartcast
This podcast aims to connect you with female champions as they share their stories of triumph and victory over various mental, emotional, physical, and personal crises.It is an ode to women who have emerged stronger, cognisant, and powerful thanks to their individual journeys. This presentation is brought to you by HT Smartcast.
Episodes
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Sjogren's syndrome was hard to deal with but thanks to my will power I did it, says Kirtida
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Kirtida Kirtida Oza was diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, a rare rheumatic condition, after 13 long years of struggling with her symptoms in 2002. She experienced sudden fevers, respiratory problems, burning blurry eyes, dental problems and had a weak...
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Meet Ishani who survived the second wave of covid-19 with her determination and perseverance
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Ishani The Covid - 19 pandemic's second wave in India has caused unprecedented devastation. In these times, we bring to you the story of Ishani - a Covid-19 warrior, who battled the infection and emerged victorious. 18-year old Ishani experienced severe...
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Here's how Pooja dealt with postpartum depression and founded a brand to help other mothers like her
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Pooja A corporate professional, Pooja Kochar started blogging to pursue her passion. However, when she was pregnant in her early thirties, she faced pregnancy complications and subsequently, postpartum depression. Her journey as a new mother resulted in...
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Listen how Priya battled lupus and become Miss India Wheelchair 2015
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Priya Bhargava Priya was diagnosed with Lupus at the tender age of 19. The progression of the disease caused deterioration of her physical and mental health. But, she fought it all with utmost courage and bravery. Her story is one of sheer grit and...
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My passion for dance helped me recover from PTSD, says Sahithi Mannar
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Sahithi Mannar Sahithi is a sexual abuse survivor and activist, who was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a deep personal loss in her early 20s. Her earlier experiences further contributed to deterioration of her mental health. She…
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She Slays, Episode 73 | Getting diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia in my mid-thirties was disheartening but I fight it out, says Rohini
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Rohini Sharma Rohini Sharma, was diagnosed with the debilitating condition of Trigeminal Neuralgia in her mid thirties. As a working professional, it was extremely difficult for her to manage her diagnosis as it adversely affected her physical and mental...
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Neetu Suffered From An Incurable Autoimmune Disorder Called Scleroderma. Listen How She Battled It Out
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Mrs. Neetu Wadhwa Neetu was diagnosed in 2009 with Scleroderma which is a Chronic Rheumatic Condition. Her symptoms were visible from 2006 and her diagnosis journey was full of trials, resulting in multiple doctor visits with varying symptoms starting from...
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A Leg Fracture, Second Degree Burns, & Covid-19 Infection Made Pankhuri Completely Immobalise But She Battled Everything Like A Warrior
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms Pankhuri Srivastava. Pankhuri is a 19 year old student, pursuing Psychology Honours in Delhi. Pankhuri was recovering from a major leg fracture when she tested positive for Covid 19. This diagnosis was shocking for her as she was already immobilized…
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Getting A Slip Disc Can Be Excruciating For A New Mum. But Nagalakshmi Fight It Out
This week on SheSlays we have with us, Mrs. Nagalakshmi Sivaramakrishnan Nagalakshmi is a mother of two, and a working professional based out of Delhi. A decade ago, she suffered a severe slip disc. For several months, she was on near-bed rest. She had to take care of her son, who was a toddler...
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71: PCOS Wreaked Havoc In Malavika's Life But Ayurveda Helped Her In Getting Her Stride Back
This week on She Slays, we have with us Malavika Rao.Malavika is a 22 year old student, who battled PCOS, during her teenage years. Malavika experienced extremely irregular menstrual cycles, mood swings and weight issues.But, Malavika fought her diagnosis with grit and determination. She adopted…
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70: Early Therapy Helped Varnita To Deal With Her Anxiety And Depression
Hello everyone. Welcome back to another She Slays champion story. This week on She Slays, we have with us Varnita Paliwal.Varnita experienced debilitating panic attacks during her teenage years. Failure in an examination and the breakdown of a relationship precipitated this Anxiety. However, her...
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69: Disability Didn't Deter Gauri. It Inspired Her To Help Specially-Abled People
This week on She Slays, we have with us Gauri Gupta. Gauri Gupta is a 20 year old student, who was diagnosed with Spina Bifida: Myelomeningocele, at birth. This diagnosis meant that the wheelchair was her constant companion, and growing up, she faced several hurdles due to the same. She overcame...
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68: Anchal Is A Breast Cancer Survivor. It's Her Determination That She Battled This Disease Even At Stage-3
This week on She Slays, we have with us Anchal Sharma.After emerging triumphant from a difficult childhood, Anchal was diagnosed with Stage - 3 Breast Cancer, on her birthday. For a woman in her thirties, it was a big setback. But Anchal battled her diagnosis with courage, and today is a proud...
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67: From Being Diagnosed With Intellectual Deficiency To Participating In Special Olympics. This Is Simran's Story
This week on She Slays, we have with us Simran Pujara. Simran is a 22 year old student residing in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. She was diagnosed with Intellectual Deficiency early on in her childhood. Simran, and her mother, Kavita Pujara, who shares this story of true determination and grit with us,...
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66: A Complicated Pregnancy Made It Difficult For Saloni But She Dealt With It Like A Lioness
This week on She Slays, we have with us Saloni Shah. Saloni is a mother of two children, who faced unprecedented difficulty in her second pregnancy. She was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, which meant that her pregnancy was extremely difficult to detect and that there could be…
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65: Sandhya's Journey With TB Has Been Nothing Short Of A Rollercoaster Ride. This Is Her Story
This week on She Slays, we have with us, Sandhya Krishnan. Sandhya was diagnosed with Tuberculosis, at a time when she least expected it. The early diagnosis helped her to seek effective treatment for TB. Her experiences as a TB survivor, allowed her to reflect and today, she is a TB awareness...
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64: Anxiety And Depression Plagued Sanika's Life But She Came Out Of It Like A Fighter
This week on She Slays, we have with us Sanika Devdikar. Sanika was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in 2012. Early diagnosis and effective therapy helped her take affirmative action. After four years of therapy and counselling, at the age of 20, she started her commercial art journey and...
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63: Tanisha Is A Mrs India Winner But A Few Years Back She Was Battling Out Cancer. This Is Her Story
This week on She Slays, we have with us, Tanisha Roy. Tanisha was diagnosed with Cancer in 2018 when what was supposed to be a minor salivary gland tumour, turned out to be malignant. The early diagnosis helped her take curative action. However, her bodily changes and the subsequent negativity…
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62: At 10, Paromita Was Diagnosed With A Hair Loss Disorder. Mocked For Her Condition, This Is How She Carries On With A Smile
This week on She Slays, we have with us Paromita Gupta, who was only 10 years old when she was diagnosed with Alopecia, an autoimmune disease causing hair loss. Alopecia Areata is a condition which has no known cure, and thus, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding the treatment for it....
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61: An Active Lifestyle Helped Me Battle With PCOD & Depression, Said Niharika Kaim
This week on She Slays, we have with us Niharika Kaim who is a fighter, having battled Depression and PCOD. Niharika was fresh out of law college when she was diagnosed with PCOD. The condition caused her to gain weight and eventually led to depression, taking a toll on her personal and...
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60: At 26, Keyuri Was Diagnosed With a Rare Kind of TB. Come And Listen How She Fight It Out
This week on She Slays, we have with us Keyuri Bhanushali. At the age of 26, Keyuri developed a persistent cough, which she dismissed as common flu. Later, when a doctor told her to get further tests, it was found that the cough was indeed tuberculosis. Not diminishing her faith, she was sure to...
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59: Meet Vachasamrita & Listen How Her Inflammatory Problem Lupus Encouraged Her To Help Other
This week on She Slays, we have Vachasamrita Saiju, who was only 14-years-old when she was diagnosed with SLE or commonly known as Lupus. Lupus is an inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its tissues. It affects the joints, skin, kidneys, brain, heart and lungs.A true…
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58: Jyotsana Was Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes 5 Years Back. Listen How She Is Dealing With It Today
This week on She Slays, we have 27 years old, Jyotsana Rangeen with us, from Delhi, India. A project management specialist with HCL Technologies and a practising professional dancer and choreographer, Jyotsana was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2015, and today has been living with the disease...
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57: Meet Sadaf As She Tells Her Tale of How A Slip Disc Accident Toppled Her Life Upside Down
This week on She Slays, we have with us Sadaf Siddiqi, who suffered from a major slip disc accident while pursuing her dream of becoming a cabin crew member. From flying high, working long shifts and lifting heavy-duty, Sadaf was suddenly in so much pain that she couldn't even stand straight and...
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56: Even Type 1 Diabetes Couldn’t Stop Nupur Lalvani, Instead It Gave Her The Strength To Help Others. This Is Her Story
This week on She Slays, we Nupur Lalvani with us who is joining us to educate us about diabetes. Nupur has been living with type 1 diabetes since the last 25 years and requires 4-6 injections daily and sugar tests on a glucometer 5-7 times every day, to keep her diabetes in check. But a She Slays...
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55: Epilepsy Led To Depression But I Pledged To Fight It Through, Says Meenakshi
This week on She Slays, we have Meenakshi Shekharan with us, who dealt with her first epilepsy attack at the age of 13. An incurable disease, Epilepsy resulted in various tribulations for Meenakshi, including short term memory loss. It was only at the age of 21 that Meenakshi connected with a...
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54: At 34, Swati Got Diagnosed With Stage-2 Breast Cancer. This Is Her Story
This week's champion is Swati Suramya.Swati was 34, when a regular health check up and a random self-breast exam led to the discovery of a large lump, about 3-4 cm in radius in her left breast. A follow-up with a gynaecologist confirmed the lump to be cancerous. Swati was diagnosed with Breast...
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53: Complications In The Treatment of Jaundice Left Kopal With Stomach Enlargement. This Is Her Story
This week's champion is Kopal Awasthi. Kopal was diagnosed with Jaundice at the mere age of three years. What started as a fever, resulted in an emergency hospital admission. With all the medications going in her and continuous hospitalisations, she had to drop out of school. Further…
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52: At 31, Neeti Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer. Now She Is Creating Awareness To Save Others
This month is marked as the Breast Cancer Awareness month. To commemorate the occasion, we have with us Neeti Leekha Chhabra, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 31.Neeti not only triumphed over the disease but also started an NGO called Yes to Life to spread awareness and...
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51: I'm Glad I Took Therapy As It Helped Me Deal Better With My Anxiety Issues, Says Bhawna
Our this week's She Slays champion is Bhawna Mehta - a lifestyle and food influencer. Five years ago, on a family trip, Bhawna fell sick and couldn’t eat anything. She was admitted to a hospital, under a suspected cancer diagnosis. Instead she was diagnosed with a non-malignant cyst. The…
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50: Bhagyashri Slipped Into Coma In 2017 Due To Severe Anaemia And This Is Her Story
This week on She Slays, we have Bhagyashri Prabhakaran, a 46-year-old woman, working in the publishing industry. An athlete in her former days, Bhagyashri has mostly led a healthy and balanced life. Trouble began when during the course of her first pregnancy, she discovered that she was severely...
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49: Listen To Harini's Story, Who Is Living With A Pacemaker In Her Heart Since The Age Of 4
This week we on She Slays, we are in conversation with 26-years-old Harini Joshi from Gujarat. Harini was diagnosed with two holes in her heart when she was merely 2-3 years old. She went ahead to get an open heart surgery done at the age of 4 in Chennai and was implanted with a pacemaker. Today...
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48: Doing Daily Chores With Migraine Was Hard But A Healthy Diet Saved Me, Says Sarwat
This week we on She Slays, we have Sarwat Pawar, who has been dealing with severe migraines since the age of 12. Headaches rendered Sarwat helpless on many occasions when migraines stalled her daily functionality and often made her feel dizzy and nauseous too. After visiting many doctors and...
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47: Listen To The Story Of Unnati, Who Survived Suicidal Tendencies And Is Now Helping Others Dealing With It
This week on She Slays, we commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day. We are joined by 20-years-old Unnati, from Jharkhand. Unnati had been dealing with depression, anxiety and PTSD for four years and many times went on the verge of committing suicide, up until a few months when she attempted and...
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46: Ashi Trusted Self Love And Care To Deal With Depression
Hello everyone, welcome back to She Slays. This week we are in conversation with 19-years-old Ashi Sharma, who is an undergraduate student of Applied Psychology. Ashi developed a severe case ofdepression at the age of 16. Sexual abuse traumas, slutshaming and name-calling made it impossible to...
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45: With Yoga, One Can Also Recover From Slip Disc And Divya Is A Living Proof Of It
Hello everyone, welcome back to She Slays. We have another champion story for all of you today. This week we are in conversation with 34-years-old MBA student, Divya Chaudhary, who suffered from a slip disc injury in the year 2008 when she fell from the stairs. The injury resulted in…
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44: Listen How Preeti, A Communication Consultant From Delhi Won Over Paralysis
Preeti Singh is a 45-years-old, communication consultant from Delhi who was diagnosed with a rare disorders called the Guillain-Barre syndrome Gullian Bars syndrome or GBS. While she was on a trip in Vietnam, a sudden loss of sensation in her legs and breathlessness coupled with heaviness…
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43: Naturopathy And Yoga Has Given Me Power To Deal With Ovarian Cyst, Says Puja
This week on She Slays, we have Puja Bhushan with. 48-year-old Puja is the head of the design department at Petals Children’s Wear and lives and works in Delhi. Puja was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst on her left ovary and deep pelvic endometriosis along with fatty liver, high blood pressure,...
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42: Listen To Sabika's Story of How She Dealt With Breastfeeding Woes Along With Her Work
This week's story is of a mother, dealing with the woes and health hassles of breastfeeding. While chosen motherhood is indeed a blessing, there are a lot of health concerns that new mothers go through, which is seldom spoken of. So incredibly happy to have with us, Sabika Mirza as our She Slays...
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41: Listen How Shrinkhala Battled Anxiety Attacks & OCD With Yoga
This week we have a fighter joining us from Delhi. Shrinkhala, a 24-years old, civil Services aspirant and current lawyer, Shrinkhala is a fighter of anxiety, body dimorphism, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Shrinkhala had been suffering from a loss in appetite and sleep and was constantly...
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40: TB & Depression Cut Me Off Socially But I Stayed Committed To Myself, Says Aditi
This week on She Slays, we have with us, Ms Aditi Srivastava. This 29-years-old EA from Noida is a brave fighter of tuberculosis and depression. Dealing with two very grave concerns, Aditi was forced to take very strong medicines that severely impacted her social and mental wellbeing. Aditi…
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39: Manasvi Battled Two Surgeries For Sinus And Is Still Managing It
Meet 18-years-old Manasvi Rautela from Mumbai, who happens to be a fighter of a serious case of Sinusitis. She developed sinusitis at the age of 11 and being an army kid, it only became worse with age. Manasvi tried everything under the sun, but all including Homeopathic, Allopathic, and…
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38: I Hit My Puberty At 18 Due To Thalassemia But Slowly I’m Fighting It Out, Says Isha
Meet Isha Kathuria, a 25-year-old teacher, living and working in Delhi. Isha was diagnosed with Thalassemia Intermedia - a case of a shortage of hemoglobin in an adult body. This disease causes stunted growth and in the case of Isha, also resulted in her becoming a victim of bullying, stress, and...
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36: Kindness And Compassion Helped Me Deal With Depression, Says Adishi
Meet Adishi Gupta, a mental health and kindness advocate who has been dealing with mental instability since a very young age but never let that come in the way of her will to live. After getting treated for depression, she has taken up the charge to talk about the stigma that surrounds mental...
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35: I Give All The Credit To Yoga That Helped Me Deal With My Anxiety, Says Noniita
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, meet Nonita, 25 who gave up her illustrious career to train herself in yoga on a professional level. Tune in to listen to how she dealt with anxiety and panic attacks since a very young age and found her refuge in yoga.
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34: My Immunity Was Completely Wrecked But I Promised I’ll Overcome This Disease, Says Aastha
Meet Aastha Vohra, a 21-year-old student from Delhi who developed GBS after a chicken-pox infection when she was just 11. Tune in to listen to her ordeal and know about how she dealt with such a disease at a young age.
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33: Recovering From Brain Tumor Was Hard But I Did It, Says Sanika
Meet Sanika, 26, a law student from Pune who despite having a brain tumor, didn’t give up on her hopes to recover and beat all the odds with her valor. Tune in to find out about how after going through two operations and a couple of treatments, this champion has come out to be victorious!
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32: Self Care is The Only Way To Deal With PCOD, Says Sonal
On the occasion of World Menstrual Day, Sonal Sharma, 25, shares her battle of 5 years with PCOD with us. Even though this is a very common problem that most of the women go through, she didn’t let it affect her lifestyle and mental health. Tune in to find out how with proper awareness and...
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31: Listen How Muskan Survived Severe Migraine Attacks Like a True Champ
Meet, Muskan, 25, who has been able to defeat the severeness of migraine attacks with her awareness and dedication. Tune in to find out how despite going through some traumatic days of pain, she didn’t give up on her hopes to get recovered and came out as a true health champion.
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30: Listen To Anjana's Tale of Tackling Type-1 Diabetes
Anjana, 27, got diagnosed with type-1 diabetes when she was 23. It affected both her mental as well as physical health as this condition brought an array of problems for her to cope up with. Tune in to listen to how this student is balancing her life by living with this incurable problem and by...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast aims to connect you with female champions as they share their stories of triumph and victory over various mental, emotional, physical, and personal crises.It is an ode to women who have emerged stronger, cognisant, and powerful thanks to their individual journeys. This presentation is brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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This podcast aims to connect you with female champions as they share their stories of triumph and victory over various mental, emotional, physical, and personal crises.It is an ode to women who have emerged stronger, cognisant, and powerful thanks to their individual journeys. This presentation is...
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