The 'Mindbudee' Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr Naveen Kumar
The ‘Mindbudee’ Podcast is a bouquet of curated conversations around life transitions, reinventing self, and life skills to self-care during inflection points of life. The podcast is created and curated by Dr. Naveen Kumar as a labor of struggle and love. Transitions are periods of change that help us to reexamine our present way of being and force us to develop and grow as individuals. Even though they are for our own benefit, they are intense periods emotionally often making an individual breakdown. The conversation in this podcast cover topics around life transitions, disrupting and reinventing self, and develop skills to manage life disruptions. We talk about changing mindset and mental wellbeing. Honest discussions, sharing real-life experiences, and challenging misconceptions of life. We aim to inform, inspire, and empower our listeners to live a meaningful, happier, and healthier life. Dr. Naveen Kumar is an alumnus of MSRDC – Bangalore, IIM-Kozhikode, and Great Lakes Institute of Management.
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Richard Stone is a nationally recognized speaker on the power of story and its applications in business, healthcare, and education. He got his start almost 30 years ago developing story-based training programs for team building and leadership development and has been a leader in work on narrative reminiscence. He has worked with diverse organizations such as Walt Disney Imagineering, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Hewlett Packard, Eastman Chemical Company, Kraft Foods, and Novant Health. His current work at StoryWork International isfocused on using the power of story to assist leaders to transform their organizations and their approach to leading, infusing their work with deeper purpose and meaning.
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In this conversation, we dive deeper into uncertainty, how Vandana Mohture found her purpose after 10 yrs in the IT industry and her curiosity in coaching to solve problems in shifting mindsets
Vandana is passionate about people and in helping people see the best in themselves and in others.
Vandana is a leadership coach, behavioural expert and mindset specialist based in Sydney and working internationally.
With her experience of over a decade in high intensity environments of the software industry across India, US and Australia, she realized that one of the gifts which can help everyone achieve their best and live in harmony with themselves and others, is a healthy mindset.
Vandana believes in tapping into the power of individuals' mindset to be future-fit and have the ability to transform not only themself but also their teams leading to high performance and meaningful success.
Vandana is passionate about people and in helping people see the best in themselves and in others.
Vandana is a leadership coach, behavioural expert and mindset specialist based in Sydney and working internationally.
With her experience of over a decade in high intensity environments of the software industry across India, US and Australia, she realized that one of the gifts which can help everyone achieve their best and live in harmony with themselves and others, is a healthy mindset.
Vandana believes in tapping into the power of individuals' mindset to be future-fit and have the ability to transform not only themself but also their teams leading to high performance and meaningful success.
Vandana is passionate about people and in helping people see the best in themselves and in others.
Vandana is a leadership coach, behavioural expert and mindset specialist based in Sydney and working internationally.
With her experience of over a decade in high intensity environments of the software industry across India, US and Australia, she realized that one of the gifts which can help everyone achieve their best and live in harmony with themselves and others, is a healthy mindset.
Vandana believes in tapping into the power of individuals' mindset to be future-fit and have the ability to transform not only themself but also their teams leading to high performance and meaningful success.
Annie is an Assistant Professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, a practicing physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, a writer and a storyteller.
She is the author of the recently published book: the healing power of storytelling - Using personal narrative to navigate illness, trauma and loss.
She is also a patient, diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2001. In response to the disconnection she experienced in healthcare, both as a patient and a provider, and motivated by her belief in the power of stories, she started recording patient narratives in 2010. Integrating her personal experiences with the research supporting the health benefits of narrative, she founded Health Story Collaborative (HSC) in 2013. HSC is dedicated to helping individuals navigating health challenges find meaning, and ultimately heal, through storytelling. She is excited by interdisciplinary, cross-institutional collaborations that break through resistance to change.
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Annie is an Assistant Professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, a practicing physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, a writer and a storyteller.
She is the author of the recently published book: the healing power of storytelling - Using personal narrative to navigate illness, trauma and loss.
She is also a patient, diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2001. In response to the disconnection she experienced in healthcare, both as a patient and a provider, and motivated by her belief in the power of stories, she started recording patient narratives in 2010. Integrating her personal experiences with the research supporting the health benefits of narrative, she founded Health Story Collaborative (HSC) in 2013.
HSC is dedicated to helping individuals navigating health challenges find meaning, and ultimately heal, through storytelling. She is excited by interdisciplinary, cross-institutional collaborations that break through resistance to change.
LANI PETERSON, PSY.D. is a psychologist, workshop leader and executive coach with unique and extensive expertise in storytelling as a leadership skill and means of influence.
Drawing on her practice as a national level public speaker, Lani teaches executives, managers, and scientists the skill of personal presence, and the development and delivery of high impact communications.
She specializes in the application of storytelling as a medium for connection, growth, and change. In the course of her career, Lani has worked with profit and non-profit organizations with widespread experience in medical, healthcare and educational institutions.
In this episode, Lani discusses on the Thick & Thin stories which we weave in our mind, provides the triad of resilience, having the ability to re-write our stories.
Mindfulness, meditation, journaling, listening & taking to others to seek help on other perspectives.
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LANI PETERSON, PSY.D. is a psychologist, workshop leader and executive coach with unique and extensive expertise in storytelling as a leadership skill and means of influence.
Drawing on her practice as a national level public speaker, Lani teaches executives, managers, and scientists the skill of personal presence, and the development and delivery of high impact communications.
She specializes in the application of storytelling as a medium for connection, growth, and change. In the course of her career, Lani has worked with profit and non-profit organizations with widespread experience in medical, healthcare and educational institutions.
In this episode, Lani shines light on the power of listening and how empathetic listening can empower individuals. At the same time, how a empathetic listener helps build resilience to the wounded story-teller
LANI PETERSON, PSY.D. is a psychologist, workshop leader and executive coach with unique and extensive expertise in storytelling as a leadership skill and means of influence.
Drawing on her practice as a national level public speaker, Lani teaches executives, managers, and scientists the skill of personal presence, and the development and delivery of high impact communications.
She specializes in the application of storytelling as a medium for connection, growth, and change. In the course of her career, Lani has worked with profit and non-profit organizations with widespread experience in medical, healthcare and educational institutions.
In this episode, Lani shared her journey from Psychology to story as a healing tool. The meaning-making mind & ways to cope with failures while zooming out to realise strengths.
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In this Quickbyte, we discussed the need to adapt, be flexible, redefine self during times such as the pandemic.
Identify times of pandemic as times of transformation.
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In this Quickbyte, Dr Jagdish shared his perspectives on how to know strengths or weaknesses which is path of action. I was puzzled how this thought is mere reflection of karma yoga - the path to liberation is to know thyself.
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In this Quickbyte, Dr Jagdish shares his thoughts on what is self-esteem & how to reflect on the benefits of failing to boost self-esteem
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In this Quickbyte, Dr Jagdish discusses the relationship of a coach/mentor and coachee/mentee and the role of observation, documentation to improve the level of performance/outcomes
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In this Quickbyte, Dr Jagdish appreciates his serendipity in meeting Dr Ravi Nair who had a scientific approach to mentor/coach and having the right kind of opposition in enabling growth.
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In this Quickbyte, Dr Jagdish highlights the secret to innovation as observation. He also explains the role of a medical fraternity which is to go beyond the societal definition of being a Doctor which has made him an innovator & a stand-up comedian.
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In this Quickbyte, Dr Jagdish highlights the need for opposition as a path to liberation which is quite philosophical yet true.
Dr Jagdish as also observes the environment and mirrors opportunities.
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In this conversation, Dr Jagdish discusses the value of being an average in which we stay away from the anxieties of a beginner & biases of an expert which helps us learn, navigate newer territories.
We also discuss the importance of trying new things to fail fast & cheap
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In this part of the conversation, Dr Nilima Shared her views on the environment in 1980s in empowering woman & the challenges that unfolded in her career.
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In this part of the conversation, Dr Nilima Shared her views on what led the way to make a choice of becoming a paediatric surgeon, and dilemmas
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In this part of the conversation, Dr Nilima discussed on the rewards of the honesty.
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Dr Nilima Kadambi is the Chairperson, IMA National Committee for Emotional Well-being of Medical Students & Doctors.
Dr Nilima is passionate medical professional with a focus on Holistic Wellbeing, Quality Healthcare delivery and Sustainable Healthcare financing. Her self motivation is to excel in these fields comes from my goal to "Make a Difference" to how healthcare is practiced, utilised and funded in India.
In this part of the conversation, Dr Nilima shared her views on what led the way to make a choice of becoming a paediatric surgeon, dilemmas and woman empowerment during 1980s
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In this part of the conversation, Dr Nilima shared how she learnt discipline, self-sufficiency & self-reliance from her grandmother. Lessons innate honesty, integrity.
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In this part of the conversation, Dr Nilima shared the joy of giving that her grand mother exhibited for others to follow
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In this part of the conversation, Dr Nilima shared how her grand mother gave beyond the basic and build a swimming for the needy as way to enrich lifeskill
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In this part of the conversation, Dr Nilima shared children can build character, moral and values by interacting with their grand parents, near family rather than luxurious or anonymous trip.
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In this part of the conversation, Dr Nilima shared how she learnt discipline, self-sufficiency & self-reliance from her grandmother. Lessons innate honesty, integrity.
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Dr Nilima Kadambi is the Chairperson, IMA National Committee for Emotional Well-being of Medical Students & Doctors.
Dr Nilima is passionate medical professional with a focus on Holistic Wellbeing, Quality Healthcare delivery and Sustainable Healthcare financing. Her self motivation is to excel in these fields comes from my goal to "Make a Difference" to how healthcare is practiced, utilised and funded in India.
In this part of the conversation, Dr Nilima shared how she learnt discipline, self-sufficiency & self-reliance from her grandmother. Lessons innate honesty, integrity.
The value of spending time with grand parents to understand moral, values throug their stories.
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In this Quickbyte, Dr Naren discusses his formative years, his travels in India & to the US highlighting the influence.
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In this Quickbyte, Dr Naren shares points of inflection from this life in hindsight, his influences and their associations.
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In this QuickByte, Dr Nilima shares influence of her maternal grand parents especially the early life of her Grand Mother & how Ajji's journey shaped, influenced value systems & beliefs
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In this Quickbyte, Dr Narendra Chirmule discusses his Navigational Principle which is to have a larger impact on the society, working with curious people and creating a fun place to work in.
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Dr Nilima Kadambi is the Chairperson, IMA National Committee for Emotional Well-being of Medical Students & Doctors.Dr Nilima is passionate medical professional with a focus on Holistic Wellbeing, Quality Healthcare delivery and Sustainable Healthcare financing. Her self motivation is to excel in these fields comes from my goal to "Make a Difference" to how healthcare is practiced, utilised and funded in India.
In this part of the conversation, Dr Nilima & I discussed the lessons from her 'Physics teacher' and 'Grand Mother. Dr Nilima also highlighted her playful & inquisitive childhood. The impact of local as well as global travel and the influence it had in shaping her beliefs and value system.
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Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi is a passionate ENT surgeon, Medical Device innovator, Author and a Stand-up comedian.
Since 2010, he has co-invented and developed 18 affordable medical devices addressing the unmet needs in the Indian Healthcare Ecosystem.
He is recognised as one of the 35 innovators under the age of 35 by the MIT review in 2016.
He is popular on his YouTube channel 'Jagdish Chaturvedi.'
He has also authored 3 books:
- Inventing Medical Devices - A perspective from India.
- The Benefits of Failing Successfully.
- One year of Stand-up comedy.
In this episode, Dr Jagdish shared his experience by responding to the following questions.
- What are the benefits of failing?
- The relevance of Self-Esteem irrespective of being successful. Self-Esteem Quotient as a measure of managing failures or pitfalls.
- His ways of Calibrating Progress.
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Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi is a passionate ENT surgeon, Medical Device innovator, Author and a Stand-up comedian.
Since 2010, he has co-invented and developed 18 affordable medical devices addressing the unmet needs in the Indian Healthcare Ecosystem.
He is recognised as one of the 35 innovators under the age of 35 by the MIT review in 2016.
Recently, Prof Sridhar Guda of IIM-K had posted a story on master & pupil wherein sons of Brahma (Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumara & Sanatsuiata) were in search for a Guru. They searched & approached many including the trinity (Shiva, Brahma, Vishnu). They were unhappy as each one of them enjoyed their consorts.
The story continues that Shakti (Mata) suggested Lord Shiva to adapt to the expectations of the disciples rather than the other way around. Shiva appeared in the form the disciples liked and taught them in the form they understood. This is when he takes the form of Dakshinamurthy (teacher imparting all type of knowledge) to teach wisdom through stillness & silence to the sons of Brahma.
Even the sons of Brahma went searching for a teacher, mentor or a coach. However, it is increasingly difficult to find one and when it happens, its purely through serendipity.
In this episode, Dr. Jagdish and I discussed the need for mentor in these times of change wherein the needed skillsets are rapidly emerging - faster than one could respond, adapt. We also discussed how a non-reader can still evaluate the need and author books.
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Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi is a passionate ENT surgeon, Medical Device innovator, Author and a Stand-up comedian.
Since 2010, he has co-invented and developed 18 affordable medical devices addressing the unmet needs in the Indian Healthcare Ecosystem.
He is recognised as one of the 35 innovators under the age of 35 by the MIT review in 2016.
He is popular on his YouTube channel 'Jagdish Chaturvedi.'
He has also authored 3 books:
- Inventing Medical Devices - A perspective from India.
- The Benefits of Failing Successfully.
- One year of Stand-up comedy.
In this episode, Dr Jagdish shared his experience by responding to the following questions.
a. Is there an influence of formative years in the versatility of an individual?
b. Is parental pressure a need to shape one as an individual?
c. Can lifeskill be communicated through humour?
d. The importance of failing first, failing fast and failing cheap.
e. Observation & adaptation as essential skills in the VUCA or dynamic world.
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Dr Narendra Chirmule is a Senior Leader in the Pharmaceutical and Research industry. He spent 30 years in the US, working in leadership positions at Amgen, Merck before returning back to India as Head - Research & Development at Biocon. He is now CEO & cofounder at Symphonytech Biologics.
He is a TEDx speaker: https://youtu.be/IXilhg-34SQ
He did his PhD from Tata Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai; post-doctoral studies on pathogenesis of AIDS from Cornell University, and taught immunology at the University of Pennsylvania.
- During this discussion, we discussed the importance of music and the genesis of art. How, work, music, & art are indivisible in his life.
- Interplay of left & right side of the brain - An immensely gratifying journey
- Entrepreneur at 60 and continuing to reinvent self by acquiring additional skills while building over accomplishments, confidence.
- Lessons & Recommendations from the COVID literature review.
- Four segments to manage transitions effectively.
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Dr Narendra Chirmule is a Senior Leader in the Pharmaceutical and Research industry. He spent 30 years in the US, working in leadership positions at Amgen, Merck before returning back to India as Head - Research & Development at Biocon. He is now CEO & cofounder at Symphonytech Biologics.
He is a TEDx speaker: https://youtu.be/IXilhg-34SQ
He did his PhD from Tata Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai; post-doctoral studies on pathogenesis of AIDS from Cornell University, and taught immunology at the University of Pennsylvania.
In this conversation, Dr Naren discusses on his reasons to experiment with self-awareness and how the process was liberating. 'Self-awareness' is said to the meta-skill of the 21st century and how 'journaling' could be an aid in increasing self-awareness.
The reason of an imperfect world in amplifying 'Gratitude' & how it helped avoid being in the rat race.
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Dr Narendra Chirmule is a Senior Leader in the Pharmaceutical and Research industry. He spent 30 years in the US, working in leadership positions at Amgen, Merck before returning back to India as Head - Research & Development at Biocon. He is now CEO & cofounder at Symphonytech Biologics.
He is a TEDx speaker: https://youtu.be/IXilhg-34SQ
He did his PhD from Tata Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai; post-doctoral studies on pathogenesis of AIDS from Cornell University, and taught immunology at the University of Pennsylvania.
In this conversation, Dr Naren discusses on his navigational principles, transitions, leadership lessons.
Navigational Principles:
- Saturation in a role and the desire to do new, different things.
- Job relevance: should be impactful to society.
- Working with interesting people.
- A fun place to work in.
Leadership lessons:
- Resilience.
- Being courageous.
- Being calm under crisis.
- Digging deep in understanding reason of failure.
Leadership drivers:
- Being empathetic.
- Compassionate.
- Authentic.
- Doing & saying the right things.
- Saying the truth come what may.
He is an amateur musician and plays a variety of rhythm instruments. He has recently started learning the flute and vocal music in the Dhrupad style. He actively worked on promoting Hindustani classical music in Los Angeles (Rupak School of world music) and Philadelphia (Sangeet Society). His passion is to “get folks together” to play music, using soundscapes and drum circles.
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'Transition Bytes' are nuggets of wisdom for quick digestion of information.
A reflection from the book ‘Gandhi: the years that changed the world’ written by Ramachandra Guha. Ramachandra Guha is a historian and biographer based in Bangalore. He has taught at the universities of Yale and Stanford.
5 Takeaways:
- Testing ideas: South Africa becomes pretty much like a prototype or smaller playground for Gandihji.
- Leader looking for scale: He didn’t let his impact be limited to the 150k Indian diaspora but looked at larger impact in the scale of 300 million Indians who needed the same.
- Navigational principles: Gandhiji’s navigational principles continued to be Hindu-muslim harmony and non-violence; economic and moral self-reliance for Indians
- Incremental Reformer/Leader.
- Engagement with people: Conversations as a creative process that shaped his belief from time to time.
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Transitions are periods of change which helps us to reexamine our present way of being and forces us to develop and grow as individuals. However, they are emotionally intense and requires coping skills to navigate.
Mindbudee Podcast is created with the central theme on finding ways to navigate life transitions by inviting guests from various domains who are leading thinkers, researchers, authors, artists, etc.
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