The Storyteller Mumbai: Recent Episodes
Shukrita Nikam
We are all stories, each beautiful and unique. Join me on this journey of self discovery through storytelling and creative writing.
Inspirational and Poignant stories, to warm your hearts and lift your spirits.
From children's books to spiritual literature, find them all on this podcast.
Share it with your family and friends. A wonderful resource for children as well.
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A therapeutic story for children to help them cope with anxiety related pain and discomfort. If this story is useful, kindly share your feedback : storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com Thank you
Age - 6 years to 10 years A therapeutic story for children to make them aware of the problems of binge eating, fast food, the issues of obesity and promoting healthy eating habits. Out of Balance Behavior: Binge eating and greedily eating all junk food.Resolution: Eat Mindfully in moderation. Kindly note: To have the best impact of story medicine, please let the children listen to the story as it is. Please do not add any advice or further explanations to the story. These stories work their way silently into the hearts and minds of children to connect deeply within them. This may have transformative effects in the form of innate behavior awareness. Thank you.
From deep listening to letting go. The wisdom of Thay ( Thich Nhat Hanh) with my own take on the subject.
Do you have true Christmas spirit within you? Then listen to this sweet story about the naughty humbugs.
The love of two mothers for their children unfold through this delightful Ukrainian tale.
Author Carol Crane weaved a fictional story based on true events of the doomed schooner -'Rouse Simmons' .It is a beautiful tale from Wisconsin and the great Lake Michigan.
A celebration of our individual differences and a call to compassion, empathy, and the power of your own presence for another.
Hello! You lovely people out there! I'm back after a long, long time.The title seems like an antithesis, but that's exactly what it is. Write to me : storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com I would love to hear from you.
How did you end an estrangement? Write to me storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com and check out www.shukritasankaran.com
Reading a poem from my latest book , POETIC RESONANCE. This book is avaliable on Amazon India and Bookleaf Publishing worldwide. Please write to me storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com for further details and collaborations. Log in to www.shukritasankaran.com for more. Thank you
A therapeutic story for children to bring to balance , what is out of balance. This story explores the theme of 'throwing' in young children and tries to sow the seed of a much more in balance behavior. Let your child soak in the story. Email me : storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com for your comments and suggestions. Thank you
This year the theme for WORLD STORYTELLING DAY is TOGETHER WE CAN. Let us explore this phrase and see where it takes us, to contribute something for the betterment of the planet from a change in perspective at an individual level.
Isn't change the only constant in life? This therapeutic poem, helps bring home the idea of 'change' is the natural order of life. Do write in your comments to storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com
A story to build resilience and foster a sense of community, honoring individual differences. For more information please visit www.shukritasankaran.com
Joy.. is it something elusive? Is it there in your life? Do you have it or seek it? Can you share it with others? Tune into this episode that may just be something you need to hear today. #thestorytellermumbai #thestoryteller_mumbai #joy #podcast
Reading a beautiful story on mindfulness and peace by none other than Susan Verde and Peter Reynolds. Helps ground you, whether you are a child or an adult. Feel the calm envelope you..as tou tube in...
Have you paused a bit during the day? Have you given yourself the permission to just be? Tune into this podcast episode to press the break to your daily routine.
What does it mean to let go and watch, to be an observer to the flow of events in life?
On International Dot Day, revisiting the book 'The Dot' by Peter Reynolds. An inspiration for children and adults alike. A storybook for all ages. #international dotday #bookinspiration
EVERYDAY WISDOM SERIES: A collection of random thoughts that offer perspective to life. For questions and comments email me : storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com
Can what you believed to be true as a child, affect what you do today? Can your belief shape your present and decide your future? Tune in to this heartwarming story to understand this quandary.
Inspiration comes from various sources. Reading about the greats of the past can awaken the mind and heart. Today's #bookinspiration is about Amelia Earhart. Narrate her story to your children and let their spirits soar as high as the skies. At any age it is important to remember to follow your dreams!
The unforgettable Rumi has influenced the world in a remarkable way. He had Shams of Tabriz as a friend and confidant, someone who's soul resonated with his. Here's a little more about that resonance. Please email me your views at: storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com
Sometimes you need downtime to focus on the essential and necessary. This pandemic has given us enough time to do just that. Tune in to hear more..
August 4 1944, was a sad day in history when Anne Frank and her family were arrested by the Gestapo. This Podcast is a tribute to their grit and resilience through the Second World War and more importantly it celebrates her diary as the legacy she left behind for all of us. Today, as we face the Covid 19 pandemic, we are at war again, of a different kind, which calls upon all our inner resources to not only survive but grow and expand.
Cook, draw, paint and create. Make art to feed your soul. Email me : storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com and let me know how you are keeping your creative juices going during this pandemic.
Have you ever felt an instant familiarity with someone you've met for the first time? Did you connect at a deeper level very quickly? Reincarnation : A beautiful belief that connects us all in some way. Email me : storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com with your comments and experiences with this concept.
A new season with original poems written by @Shukrita Nikam. Each one expresses a thought or a feeling we can all maybe relate to at some point or the other. Email me: storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com. Do listen in on Spotify, Overcast.fm , Anchor.fm, Google Podcasts and many more platforms.
A lone man, lost and spent, in the desert without food and water has to find it within himself to trust the writing on a note, to survive. Will he make it or will he perish? A story about the power of faith over fear and doubt. Special thanks to my mentor and friend for sharing this story with me, so that I could share it with you all. Email me : storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com for questions or comments.
Coincidences happen, but it is really just a coincidence or perfect divine timing? And do they impact only our lives, or that of another? Explore your thoughts on this, through this interesting true story! If you have had any coincidences occurring in your life which you'd like to share, email me: storyteller.shukrita@gmail.com
God's ways can be very perplexing. It may look like He is giving , when actually He is taking away. And at other times, a loss is actually a blessing in disguise. PHOTO CREDIT: MYSORE CREATION @ Kalaghoda, Mumbai- India. Email: mysorecreation@gmail.com https://facebook.com/mysorecreationmumbai
A true story of Dr. Alfred Lingard, who did stupendous work in the Himalayas in India. He was divinely inspired by God in the form of an ascetic who propelled him to work for the hill people and their livestock.
A true story of Swami Ramakrishna and His all abiding faith in Goddess Kali as 'Mother' . A tribute to the 'Divine Mother' who takes care of us every single day.
In the wake of Covid 19, this heartwarming story reminds you that even in the most difficult circumstances one is presented with opportunities to help others, and moreover one must not lose hope come what may. PHOTO CREDIT: MYSORE CREATION- Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. India. EMAIL: mysorecreation@gmail.com. Facebook:https://m.facebook.com/mysorecreationmumbai
The father of our nation, Mohandas KaramChand Gandhi, gives compassionate advice to a soul who has lost his faith in prayer.
A short true story for children, with a moral, depicting Swami Vivekananda's greatness as a exemplary Saint of India.