Monday Morning Yellows: Recent Episodes
Lavanya Iyer
Mom daughter duo - Podcast on parenting, working life balance, women getting back to work, engaging children during vacations and a whole lot of fun topics to chase your Monday morning blues and bring some sunshine yellows!!
Happy Holidays everyone! Make merry , eat lots of cake, save the planet - one thought at a time, as planet friendly living is just a thought away! ❤️🎄⭐️
It is no secret that saree is the most loved and worn garment of our country. Wonder what happens to discarded sarees?! In this episode of MMY , we talk to the very creative and the very vibrant Tejal who with her design aesthetics pumps a new life into these sarees and supports many rural women in the process! Listen in to her story!
Have you wondered what happens to the plastic wrappers, covers of the products we consume? What do you do to the covers of the couriers you receive? Listen to this episode of MMY as we talk to Amita, the founder of Recharkha, who is revolutionising plastic waste management.
Join us as we hear the fascinating story of Vijendra who makes the most eco friendly paper and runs a fully sustainable business along with his 12 year old daughter Savi. Find out what’s behind Nimisha’s wit in calling this paper ‘pooper’! Listen in.
We talk to the amazing Poonam Bir Kasturi , founder of Daily Dump, in this episode of MMY. Compostwali as she is fondly called is a pioneer and a powerhouse. She tries to shift mindset of people by combining her design knowledge and her passion towards sustainability. Listen in.
DIY guy , composting consultant , eco warrior , waste management specialist - Vasuki Iyengar wears many hats and in this episode of MMY he educates us on composting, the composting learning centre he has built and how “our waste is our responsibility”. Listen in!
We talk to Chaitra , the cofounder of Pracheen Vidhaan who tells us how easy it is to make sustainable choices in taking care of ourselves and our planet by simply going back to our roots, true to her brand’s name. Listen in!
Hello hello! How have you guys been? We heard you , we certainly missed you and hence we are back with a brand new season with a very important topic! The trailer has all the deets! Can’t wait … spread the word lovely people ! ❤️
We are going through some difficult times. Children are most impacted. Nimisha did not feel like recording today so we decided to have a small chat. Listen in! Stay safe, stay healthy, mask up!
Listen to this episode of MMY to know about what we did at Kumbakonam, home to world heritage sites! A place so cultural, artistic and spiritual! Listen in and let us know what you think. We are available @mondaymorningyellows on Instagram.
In this episode of MMY, We talk about our road trip to this lovely dot in God’s own country called Bekal. Listen in to know what we do on our relaxed vacations and May be plan yours! Let us know what you think about this episode. To contact us and to see pictures from this vacation visit our Instagram page @mondaymorningyellows
Listen to this episode of MMY in which N and I talk about our short trip to the lovely town of Pollachi. A hidden gem in the foothills of Western Ghats with some stunning views and interesting places to see and explore. FYI - We visited Pollachi in 2017 ( pre covid). (This is just a recommendation , suggest you do your due diligence before going on the trip in this current Covid scenario. )
Listen to this episode of MMY to plan your trip to an offbeat location which is a drive away from Bangalore , Chennai or Wayanad! This episode is loaded with a lot of activities for children not just in this destination but other travels as well! Have fun listening, have fun travel planning!
Hello hello, hope you are all doing very well!! We missed you and we are back! This season is packed with some really interesting episodes and we can’t wait for you to listen in. We talk about our favourite topic in this season of MMY! We are here to chase your Monday blues and bring some sunshine yellows!!
Listen to this very interesting conversation with the amazing Susan Thomas who makes us believe working for the Govt. is the coolest job out there!! Nimisha has some very nice questions for Susan who has some informative responses. We enjoyed this conversation thoroughly, hope you do too!!
It is a special day! Nimisha’s birthday!! We are taking a break from having guests on the show to sing the birthday song in 2 other languages! Listen in!
Listen to this beautiful conversation between Nimisha , Chitra patti and I. We talk about her childhood, her hobbies , her parenting ways and lot more in this heart warming episode of MMY. Another thank you to all the lovely grand moms out there!! Tight hugs!
Listen to N talk to her grandmother asking her some really interesting questions in this lovely episode of Monday Morning Yellows. Also, here is a ‘Thank you’ to all the grandmothers out there for making the world a squishier place! ❤️
Happy Deepavali - Listen to this musical episode of MMY with the wonderful Manasi Prasad. She talks to us about her music journey, managing the only interactive music museum of the country and also teaches us a song! ( this episode is without the background music)
A very interesting conversation with a very interesting person! Arunima talks to us about her start up, her yoga practice and much more in this lovely episode of MMY.
Listen to us talk to the amazing Amrita about her photography journey, her interactions with children and parents, her decision to change careers and much more in this super fun episode of MMY!
Books make us richer says Aasthi who started the Lightroom bookstore in 2013. Lightroom is one of the best bookstores we have visited. Aasthi talks about books, her experience running the store, her children and more in this wonderful episode of MMY.
In this episode of MMY , Nimisha and I talk to an architect turned artist! Sandhya has a quirky style of art and is quite popular on social media. In this chat she talks about her ‘ah ah’ moment, her daughter and about her parenting and professional journey. Listen in and do hear this episode on headphones.
The interviewer gets interviewed 😊 Listen to Nimisha and I talk to Chandra Srikanth in this episode of MMY. Chandra is one of India’s leading business journalist. She talks about her kids, her job and her journey in this fun episode!
Listen to Nimisha and I talk to the super cool mom and the super fun writer Menaka about her books, her journey, her dog and her parenting style! This podcast is best heard on headphones.
Hello listeners! We are back! We are so excited about this season of MMY as we bring in some very interesting people to share their journey with us! Listen in to this trailer to know what’s in store in the season 2 of Monday Morning Yellows!!
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Listen in to this episode of Monday Morning yellows to know how we started this journey! Also we have a couple of listeners share their feedback. This is the season finale of Monday Morning Yellows! Thank you so much! Talk to you soon!
What started off as a summer vacation pass time has now become an integral part of our growing up! Monday Morning Yellows. We enjoy bringing our podcast every week to you listeners. As we come to the end of our season 1, here is looking back on our journey so far and some reviews from loved ones. Listen in to this episode for an important announcement as well!
In this episode of Monday Morning Yellows, Nimisha and I talk about different festivals we celebrate , the food we eat during these festivals and what it the festival teaches. Listen in and let us know your comments!
Listen to this episode of Monday Morning Yellows where Nimisha and I discuss the Preamble of our Constitution, patriotism and the feeling of being a proud Indian!
In this episode of MMY, we talk about two favourite things - Rain and dance! Also combining the two!! It is the season of the rains - Paper boats, pakoras and dance is what we recommend! Listen in to this fun episode of MMY and let us know your thoughts!!
Our rebel girls episode continues. In this episode Nimisha and I talk about 2 rebel girls from India , one from the field of Sports and another from Music. Listen in and let us know your thoughts!
We have some special guests joining us in this episode of Monday Morning Yellows! Listen to Nimisha’s cousins talk about their lives in Dubai and USA. They also share lovely stories of 2 rebel girls! Our story magic continues....
In this episode we read the book ‘Maharani the cow’. We also talk about some cow related experiences in our lives. Listen in to the fun episode and share your stories with Maharani the cow!! Also don’t miss the cute song at the end of the episode! 😊😊
Many of you had written to us asking us to do an episode on setting up a child’s room, so here it is! Setting up a child’s room is a lot of fun and is important as a child spends a lot of time in her / his room. In this episode of MMY, Nimisha and I tell you about how we have set up N’s room and we hope you can pick an idea or two listening to this episode. We would be very happy to hear from you, how you have set up your wonderful room!
In this episode of Monday Morning Yellows , Nimisha and I talk about how our kitchen comes to our rescue to solve for our health , hygiene and beauty needs! Our kitchen has a fix for all problems. Home remedies is our topic of discussion in this episode. Listen in and let us know your comments.
When you share you are equal, when you give you are privileged , says Nimisha! Listen to us talk about sharing and giving in this very interesting episode of Monday Morning Yellows! A different perspective on the ‘joy of sharing’ and the ‘joy of giving’ ! Let us know your comments about this episode.
First of all wishing all the wonderful fathers out there a very happy ‘Fathers Day’ In this episode of Monday morning yellows Nimisha’s father and I ask some questions to Nimisha. Sometimes all you need to do is just check on your loved ones!! Ask questions! Asking open ended questions help understand what’s going through a child’s mind! Ask questions and ask often!
The new normal demands not just adults but children to operate out of our homes. In this episode Nimisha and I talk about some things that has worked wonderfully for us in making our work / study from home manageable and easy. Listen in and let us know your comments!
This episode of MMY is close to our hearts as it talks about ‘acceptance’ and some books that teach us a lesson or two on ‘acceptance’ and being ‘tolerant’. This we believe is the need of the hour! Listen in and let us know your comments
Bringing a puppy home was the best thing we have probably done for Nimisha. She absolutely adores and enjoys her time with Spark and it’s so endearing to them share that bond! In this episode we burst some myths and give your reasons why you must bring a puppy home! Listen in!
Nimisha and I exchange notes about our childhood in this episode of MMY. We have also announced a small contest, listen in and send us your entries! Also do let us know your comments!
Technology can be a great tool if used aptly. In this episode of MMY we tell you about some apps that we have been using that are fun and educative. Listen in and let us know what you think. If there are some cooks apps that you use, please do let us know. In all, remember to use tech ‘app’tly!!
More fun facts about space in this episode of Monday Morning Yellows! This is spectacular space - part 2. Join us on this space ride and let us together reach for the stars :) Listen in and let us know your comments.
This episode of Monday Morning Yellows is about the spectacular ‘space’ and some cool facts about space! Also make sure you listen to our episode on Monday ( 4th May) as if you don’t you may miss out an amazing sight in the night sky on the ( 5th May) Listen in and let us know your comments!
Nature has created some spectacular sights on our planet and it is given us all a home. In this episode of Monday Morning Yellows, Nimisha and I talk about some amazing facts about our planet! This Earth day , let’s celebrate Earth and take the first step towards being kind to our planet! Listen in and let us know your comments!
The repeat telecast of Ramayana has been a big hit at our house. We all sit together and watch the show and exchange notes and perspectives. It has been quite Interesting. This episode of MMY is dialogues between Nimisha and me about some characters from Ramayana and the lessons we have learnt from them. Listen in and let us know your comments!
Don’t let the lockdown dampen your spirits! You only live once , travel, even if it’s just virtual. In this episode of MMY , Nimisha and I take you on a magnificent journey that we went on in our pyjamas sitting on our couch! Listen it and let us know your comments. Also hope this helps you plan your virtual journey! Bon Voyage!!
In the episode of MMY, we have listed 5 activities that Nimisha and I have been doing since the lockdown that has made daily chores so much fun and she prioritising housework over homework! If that’s a good thing is debatable though :) Listen in and let us know what you think!!
Listen to this episode of Monday Morning Yellows to say bye bye to your boredom during these quarantine times as well as long vacations. These are some games we play and activities we do at home that are so much fun! Listen in and let us know what you think.
Monday Morning Yellows brings to you a fun episode on something you could do during your Summer vacation and also reading away to keep the virus at bay! :) we have shared names of some books they we love that you may enjoy reading. What are you waiting for , listen in and then ready away!!