Empathy is a key skill of emotional intelligence. It helps us understand others, listen without judgement, and build meaningful connections. Today is World Mental Health Day and In this episode of EI in 2 Minutes, I reflect on this World Mental Health Day's theme, the importance of hearing lived experiences with empathy, and how listening to understand, not just to respond, can make a difference.

Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can offer someone is the space to be heard.

As an Emotional Intelligence Coach and Facilitator, I help individuals and organizations build resilience, empathy, and healthier relationships. Stay connected and reach out on Instagram @yellowcheeryc.

'Mental Health Musings' is in the Top 50 Best Mental Health podcasts and also in the Top 10 Best India Mental Health podcasts as featured by Feedspot.

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Self-Regulation: Pause Before You React: EI in 2 Minutes

In this episode of EI in 2 Minutes series, we look at self-regulation, a key skill in Emotional Intelligence that helps us manage our emotional reactions and respond instead of impulsively react.

This episode and the EI in 2 mins series aims to help you reflect and take the first step towards needed change for your emotional well being.

As an Emotional Intelligence Coach and Facilitator, I help individuals and organizations build resilience, empathy, and healthier relationships. Stay connected and reach out on Instagram @yellowcheeryc.

'Mental Health Musings' is on the Top 50 Best Mental Health podcasts and also on the Top 10 in India as featured by Feedspot.

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Self-Awareness: The First Step to Emotional Intelligence: EI in 2 Minutes
In this episode of a special series on Emotional Intelligence - EI in 2 mins, let's look at the foundational step of Emotional Intelligence; Self - Awareness.

As an Emotional Intelligence Coach and Facilitator, I help individuals and organizations build resilience, empathy, and healthier relationships.

'Mental Health Musings' is on the Top 50 Best Mental Health podcasts and also on the Top 10 in India as featured by Feedspot.

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Starting off with a special series on Emotional Intelligence - EI in 2 mins. In this episode let's understand what EI or emotional intelligence is.

As an Emotional Intelligence Coach and Facilitator, I help individuals and organizations build resilience, empathy, and healthier relationships.

'Mental Health Musings' is on the Top 50 Best Mental Health podcasts and also on the Top 10 in India as featured by Feedspot.

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Living with schizophrenia isn’t just about hallucinations or voices, it’s about understanding, empathy, and rediscovering hope.

This World Schizophrenia Day, this episode in the Conversation of Hope series, brings to you the powerful personal journey of Ashish Kejriwal.

Ashish Kejriwal is a system thinker & a musician who works on creating job placement possibilities for those affected at the Mental Health Support Foundation.

In this honest conversation, Ashish shares his uplifting journey of living with Schizophrenia, an eye-opening perspective on managing symptoms, busting myths, and embracing recovery and as he called it; from being scared to loving the world again.

This episode is vital for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of schizophrenia, whether you're facing it yourself, supporting a loved one, or looking to challenge stigmas.

This is more than a conversation; it’s a call to change perceptions and support those living with schizophrenia with dignity and hope. If you believe in the power of awareness and the importance of second chances, this episode is essential listening. Follow Mental Health Musings podcast, share, and keep the conversation going. Help break the stigma, because behind every diagnosis, there’s a story of resilience.

'Mental Health Musings' is currently on the Top 50 Best Mental Health podcasts and also on the Top 10 in India as featured by Feedspot.

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Women's mental health explored through seven powerful poems of resilience, identity and self-discovery. The renditions of these poems are specially done by the poets themselves in their own way for Mental Health Musings podcast. This episode blends poetry with reflection, offering comfort, healing, and inspiration for women’s well-being.

Listen, reflect and listen again for they may nudge at your inner voice too.(The poems are part of She: Silk and Thunder anthology)

The Poets -

Jairam Seshadri is the author of Mantra Yoga and a few other books. The India Poetry Circle which he founded, his 3 dogs and coping with the Chennai heat all year round keep him on his toes.

Sathya Venkatesh has a background in Economics and a passion for English. She teaches English to government school students and is interested in poetry, travel, painting, and Indian philosophy.

Subha Bharadwaj is a mother turned environment activist to fight for a better planet for her children. She stumbled upon her teenage passion, POETRY with IPC during Madras Day and the Odyssey continues.

Avantika Vijay Singh is a communications professional wearing multiple hats. She has a passion for poetry and believes poetry matters. She has edited several anthologies, and her poems have been published nationally and internationally.

S. Sundar Rajan is a chartered accountant by profession and a poet/writer by passion. He is a nature lover, and he lives by his motto "Boundless Boundaries Beckon".

Sindhu Vijayan Rammohan believes writing is that writing is both the best form of self-indulgence and a way to feel deeply connected with humanity.

N. Ramamani Sampath is a poet, writer, educator and veena player with a passion for exploring the human experiences through words and music. Her poems have been widely anthologised. Her writing invites readers to contemplate their own journeys and the cycles of life.

The Anthology: She: SILK AND THUNDER is an anthology published under the patronage of India Poetry Circle. The poems offer a kaleidoscopic perspective on Womanhood. ‘Womanhood’ courses through every poem giving readers a runway that gently slopes upward offering an easy entry into each poem.

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The image of a lone penguin walking through endless snow has been making news. But did it matter to the penguin what others thought? Ask these fundamental questions: What do we truly enjoy? What are our beliefs? Are we following a path that resonates with our identity, or are we conforming to societal pressures? The path we choose should align with our personal goals and aspirations and not the expectations of others, isn't it?Do follow Mental Health Musings, rate and share it with your circle. The better we are aware, the better we can take care of ourselves and those we love.

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As the year comes to a close, the holiday season can bring a whirlwind of excitement, yet it can also amplify feelings of loneliness and isolation. Whether you are surrounded by festive cheer or spending time alone, it's essential to acknowledge your feelings and explore ways to foster genuine connections with yourself and others.

Remember, you’re not alone in this!

Don't forget to follow Mental Health Musings, rate and share it with your circle. The better we are aware, the better we can take care of ourselves and those we love.

'Mental Health Musings' is currently featured on the Top 100 Best Mental Health podcasts and also on the Top 10 Best Mental Health podcasts India by Feedspot.

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