Keep Calm and Mental Health On

In the first episode of Season 2 (Unfollow the Noise) on Keep Calm and Mental Health On, your host Aditi Ediga talks with Lipika Devara, a mental health advocate who founded a nonprofit A.W.E (Addressing Wellness & Equity). She leads many impactful initiatives that have brought change in communities. In this episode, she discusses her mental health advocacy journey, advice, and thoughts on social media literacy and safety. Find out more: All Socials: @ a.w.e_ngo Carrd link with additional: a.w.e opportunities and resources: https://addressingwellnessandequity.carrd.co/LinkedIn: Lipika Devara

Youth face significant impacts of AI and social media on their mental health, making their voices even more necessary in policy conversations. Your host, Aditi Ediga, discusses the introduction of Season 2, Unfollow the Noise, to highlight the impact of youth voices.

In the 28th episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, your host Aditi Ediga talks with Ibiyemi “Shindara” Oyindamola, who is a Nigerian mental health advocate, educator, content creator, and writer. She empowers youth through her initiative Our Minds, Our Community and trains teachers in youth mental health awareness. She discusses her journey with mental health advocacy and breaking stigma in the community. Find out more: - Instagram: @ibiyemi_shindara - Our Minds, Our Community Instagram: @ourmindsourcommunity - LinkedIn: Ibiyemi Oyindamola

In the 27th episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, your host Aditi Ediga talks with Anjali Shroff, the founder and president of the Asha Foundation. Anjali shares the meaning behind the Asha Foundation, her inspiration for starting the organization, and the importance behind recognizing those with diverse abilities. Learn more about Asha Foundation's and organization events: https://www.ashaofrtp.org/ongoing-eventshttp://www.ashaofrtp.org

In the 26th episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, your host Aditi Ediga speaks with Dayna Altman a baker, speaker, author, and mental health advocate stirring up conversations to support healing, vulnerability, and recovery. Tune in to learn more about how she uses food, storytelling and her platform Bake It Till You Make It to create change in the mental health space.Learn more about Dayna’s work and grab her cookbooks: www.bakeittillyoumakeit.co Dayna on Instagram: @daynaaltmanDiscover mental health resources and workshops: linktr.ee/daynaaltman

In the 25th episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, host Aditi Ediga speaks with BIPOC mental health advocate Christine Amog about creating safe spaces, the importance of speaking out, and going from generational trauma to generation healing. She is a mental health professional working with Wraparound services and is dedicated to supporting at-risk and BIPOC youth. Tune in to hear her about her work and the importance of grounding practices, healing spaces, and honest conversations about mental health. Connect with Christine: Linkedin → @https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinedba/ Feel free to explore the links recommended by Christine: 🔗 Wraparound Services: CDSS Wraparound Program https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/foster-care/wraparound 🔗 Peer Support & AAPI Resources: Asian Mental Health Project: https://www.asianmentalhealthproject.com/ 🔗 Free Meditations & Self-Compassion Tools: Dr. Kristin Neff’s Research https://self-compassion.org/what-is-self-compassion/

In the 24th episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, host Aditi Ediga chats with author and speaker Mrinal Gokhale about her journey navigating mental health and stigma as a South Asian woman . From writing Taboo and Saaya Unveiled to spotlighting community stories and challenging the “model minority” myth, Mrinal shares how creativity and lived experience can break silence and spark healing. Learn more about Mrinal: 📚 Taboo: South Asian Mental Health Stories: https://www.amazon.com/Taboo-South-Mental-Health-Stories/dp/B0CFZGXQG4 📚 Saaya Unveiled: https://www.amazon.com/Saaya-Unveiled-Mental-Health-Spotlighted/dp/B093RPHGL1 Instagram → @mrinalg_

So many dreamers have big aspirations and goals but constantly feel anxious and confused about the future because they just feel tired. In the 23rd episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, your host Aditi Ediga discusses the importance of rest and recovery in the dreaming process.

Tune in for the 22nd episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, with the first guest on the podcast, Anvi Ediga and your host Aditi Ediga. Anvi talks about the challenges, progress, and the joys of playing an instrument. She also discusses the band kid stereotype, pressure and how to maintain your mental health as a musician.

The 21st episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On is for the people who carry the emotional weight and feelings off the people around them, even unknowingly. In this episode, your host, Aditi Ediga talks about empathy burnout, sensitivity, and how you're not overreacting but seeing the world in a higher definition.

It's so exciting to be hosting the 20th episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, as your host Aditi Ediga. But what is not as exciting is having a confidence crisis and not feeling like yourself anymore. To tackle, this I talk about self-doubt, identity shifts, and emotional regression. Thank you so much for being on this journey with me!

We all have sometimes feel overwhelmed when we have a million tabs open on our devices, but what about when those tabs reflect our mental clutter. In the 19th episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, your host Aditi Ediga talks about decision fatigue, screen overwhelm, and mind spirals.

Many of us feel directionless, without purpose, and unmotivated because we don't have everything figured out, but that is a normal feeling we all go through. In this episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, your host Aditi Ediga discusses the importance of directionless peace, the fear of being lost and how we should redefine success in transition seasons.

This episode is for those feel emotionally "done" and exhausted from everything feel too much and their brain feeling empty. In the 17th episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, your host Aditi Ediga talked about burnout, emotional exhaustion and how to rest like a human again.

Music is amazing for so many reasons, often overlooked is the fact that it can mirror our mental states and puts the words to what we've been meaning to say for a while. In the 16th episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, your host Aditi Ediga, discusses lyrics, songs, and understanding.

This summer let's free ourselves of the things holding us back, the people we've outgrown, and let go of things that lay heavy on our hearts. In this episode, your host Aditi Ediga discusses the importance of emotional decluttering, healing and shifting your mindset for growth.

This summer you might be feeling like you're missing out a lot from the beach to fun parties and have a huge case of summer FOMO. In this episode, your host Aditi Ediga explains the importance of not missing out on yourself and holding mindfulness to your heart.

A lot of us feel like we're on our devices nonstop scrolling without taking a second to pause and look at the world around us but, what would happen if we finally logged off to tune back in to our own minds? In episode 13 of Keep Calm and Mental Health On, your host, Aditi Ediga talks about the importance of a digital detox for your mind and your peace.

Whether you are a student, creative, or anyone experiencing a summer of relaxation along with a side of guilt for "not being productive enough" this episode will provide you insight on how important rest is for your mental well-being. Aditi Ediga, your host discusses the summer slump, productivity and the importance of rest.

Burnout isn't a badge of honor whether we're talking about creatives, students or anyone trying to keep it together in 2025. Tune in as your host, Aditi Ediga, talks about foggy feelings, emotional exhaustion, and detachment that is becoming normalized and glorified.

Why are we all so obsessed with changing who we are over the summer, to have the ultimate makeover, to hide more than to heal? The host, Aditi Ediga, talks about the urge to reinvent yourself now that summer's here.# mentalhealth # glow-up #wellness

If you’ve ever said “yes” while screaming “no” on the inside, or felt like your worth depended on likable or agreeable you were tune in. The host, Aditi Ediga discusses the true origin of people pleasing and how it's more than ingenuine kindness or generosity.

When was the last time you responded, "I'm fine," when you really weren't? Most of us hold back our emotions and how we're really feeling and hide behind a mask which suppresses our emotions. But what if we started being more vulnerable by checking in with others and ourselves more authentically?

In the seventh episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health, (Perfectionism Is a Scam: Letting Go of the Need to Be Flawless,) your host Aditi Ediga sheds light on the idea of perfectionism. Perfectionism is a scam and often comes at the cost of unleashing our true potential and working on things that mean the world to us. We're hindered by our need to always be perfect, and it's getting in the way of just getting started. How can we combat perfectionism and challenge our own greatest critic (our minds)?

In the sixth episode of Keep Calm and Mental Health, The Comparison Trap: Why You're Never 'Enough' (And How to Break Free,) your host Aditi Ediga sheds light on the thief of confidence, comparison. Learn more about the ways we are all influenced by comparison both big or small, digital or face-to-face along with how to break free from its trap on ourselves through gratitude and celebrating wins, either big or small.

Tune in to hear about the world of pop psychology and therapy-speak on social media. In some ways, therapy-speak has brought more attention to mental health, increasing community awareness. On the other hand, misinformation and incorrect use of complex psychological terms have come in to play. What are the impacts of this on our mental health, and how should we know what to trust when it comes to our mental health?

On social media, we see picture perfect videos and posts about creators living their best lives. But romanticizing your life isn't only about a rose-tinted filter or aesthetic music in the background. In this episode, your podcast host, Aditi Ediga, discusses the importance of romanticizing your life by making every moment intentional. By noticing the little things, you practice mindfulness and gratitude, improving your mental health day by day.

It's not only about skin-care or treating yourself to delicious treats, self-care can be so much more than being expensive. In this podcast, I bust some of the most common myths about self-care and the science behind taking care of yourself. Along with this, you'll learn key strategies to self-care and ways to build a consistent routine that is most optimal for your mental health.

Hustle culture bombards everyone in our digital worlds, especially on social media. In this episode, I discuss hustle culture and how we can combat toxicity present in the productivity world. I combat certain productivity beliefs by explaining rest's significance and how to achieve rest through mindfulness. You don't need to be constantly working 24/7, you deserve a break!

This is the very first episode of Keep Calm & Mental Health On, a journey I am happy to have started. I am so excited about the future of this platform. In this episode, I discuss things I wish to delve into and the inspiration behind starting this podcast. I hope you'll follow along on this journey of a student-led podcast aiming to raise awareness, share stories, and encourage real conversations.