No Mud, No Lotus with Nupur Patel

In this powerful episode of No Mud, No Lotus, we sit down with Raisah, a visionary leader dedicated to guiding women into their fullest power as CEOs of their own lives. Through healing practices, transformational travel experiences, and deeply intentional community building, Raisah has created a pathway for women to reconnect with themselves. Raisah shares her inspiring journey from hosting intimate backyard gatherings to curating global events that blend healing, empowerment, and cultural connection. She opens up about the lessons learned along the way, the courage it took to expand her vision, and how she continues to stay rooted in purpose.We also dive into her impactful mission trip to Jordan, where she supported communities in need—an experience that deepened her commitment to service and global healing. Throughout the conversation, Raisah offers practical insights into the healing practices that have shaped her work and personal growth, reminding us that true leadership and healing begins within.This episode is a call to rise, heal, and lead—on your own terms.

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of No Mud No Lotus, we sit down with Nisha Mody to talk about one of the most taboo topics in South Asian communities — divorce.Nisha shares her personal journey of walking away from a marriage that no longer served her, and how choosing herself became an act of liberation rather than shame. Together, we unpack the cultural conditioning that keeps so many South Asian women silent in the face of pain — the fear of judgment, the pressure to “make it work,” and the myths that surround what a “good woman” should endure.This conversation is for every woman who has ever questioned her worth, her choices, or her right to peace. It’s an invitation to see divorce not as failure, but as a courageous step toward self-respect and healing.

In this episode of No Mud, No Lotus, host Nupur engages in a heartfelt conversation with author Meera Mehta about her journey through fertility treatments, the challenges of IVF, and the importance of sharing personal stories. Meera discusses her experiences with mental health, the significance of support from family and friends, and the power of vulnerability in breaking societal taboos surrounding fertility. The conversation emphasizes the need for open dialogue, self-compassion, and the impact of storytelling in empowering women facing similar struggles.

In this raw and real episode of No Mud No Lotus, I open up about my own experience with crashing out — mentally, emotionally, spiritually — and how I’m finding my way through it. This isn’t just about survival; it’s about learning to rise while you’re still in the mud.If you’re in a place where life feels like it’s unraveling, this episode is for you. I share the tools, mindset shifts, and small daily practices that are helping me stay grounded, show up, and slowly rebuild.Whether you’re healing from burnout, heartbreak, loss, or just feeling lost — you are not alone. Let’s walk through this mess together and grow something beautiful from it. We got this, NMNL fam <3. 

This episode is all about YOU! Once a month we will have these episodes that share stories and lessons from our awesome community. Starting this series off strong with some horror dating stories from some of our listeners. MY MIND WAS BLOWN HEARING SOME OF THESE BECAUSE WHAT GOES ON. Tune in to hear some horror stories. 

Happy New Year No Mud, No Lotus family! Let's kick off 2025 building new habits and training our minds that we CAN have it all. KAIZAN is the word for this year and we are healing and thriving, 1% better everyday. 

We are officially in our next season! Feeling stuck on your healing journey? Focusing too much on the end goal and not celebrating yourself through the growth? Tune in to episode 8 as we dive deeper into the importance of continuing your journey and remembering the purpose of it all. You got this, let's heal and thrive together. 

This episode has a special place in my heart because our guest speaker, Amber, is some one who played an important role on my healing journey. Listen in to hear from two domestic violence survivors on all things healing, forgiveness, mindset and more. May this episode bring a sense of comfort knowing you are in control of turning your story around and that better days are ahead. 

Healing takes a lot of self awareness and still moments to sit with our thoughts sometimes. And sometimes it means being with friends and spending our night dancing away to music we love. Healing can be different in different phases, but adapting habits to ensure we continue to properly heal instead of staying busy is essential to the growth needed. Tune into this episode to hear how you can tell if you are healing or just distracted, and the changes needed to bring about a happier, healed version if you! 

On this episode, my longtime friend shares her IVF journey, the motions to becoming a mother and we discuss the importance of being there for your besties. If you are currently on your journey to motherhood, a new mom, or a someone still kissing her frogs to find her Prince to experience motherhood with, this episode is a great listen to ring in the month of Mother's Day. 

Ever been heartbroken or in rock bottom after decisions you regret? Feel down on yourself for not knowing better? Embarrassed about trauma you have faced? In this episode, I dive into all the above and embrace the woman I have been in all chapters. The girlies are breaking up with  dating potential & healing with less self hatred + more self love. 

Living alone with my dog in my mid 30s is not the norm, but buying my place in my late 20s was the best thing I did for myself. So many lessons and growth from living alone, I hope more women dive more into the privilege of being able to live alone before the married and momma eras. As much as I cant wait for the messy and loud home filled with dirty paws and mini hands, embracing this phase and loving all of the things I get to do for myself… and I hope you feel a little less guilty about being in this phase too, or that it helps you stop stressing where you think you need to be and live a fuller life where you’re at  <3

Insecurities and a lack of self love harm us more than anything. Taking the time and prioritizing to do the inner work and boost your confidence should be a priority. Sometimes this might look like journaling while enjoying a bubble bath, or waking up at 6am for a workout. Life is so much more freeing when you know who you are and this world can’t tell you otherwise. I hope this episode encourages you to prioritize yourself a little harder and build more habits that will help you love yourself more. 

In this episode, you’ll get to know the importance of the name of this podcast and get to know some healing practices that have helped me heal. From domestic violence to dating a pathological liar, life can bring us moments we feel we may never recover from or make us feel broken. I’ve made many painful mistakes on my journey, and still have my moments. Always be kind to yourself while you are on this journey, as you continue to do better.  This is your reminder that going through darkness doesn't make you damaged. It just makes you more beautiful as you bloom through it. I hope this becomes your safe space we can heal, laugh, and thrive together.