The Curious Case of… Navigating Mental Health Care in India ft. Dr. Amit Malik

In this episode of The Curious Case of…, Ira sits down with Dr. Amit Malik to talk about the mental health system — what’s missing, what’s delayed, and what still needs to change. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Because if you’re someone struggling right now, knowing the system isn’t perf…

The Curious Case of… It’s Ok to be Ok ft. Nikhil Taneja and Bakul Dua

Ira talks to Nikhil and Bakul about the growing use of mental health terms — how they’ve become more accessible, and at times, misused. They explore when labels can help us make sense of our experiences, and when they might limit us or shift responsibility.   It’s a conversation about finding bal…

The Curious Case of… But I’m Fine

Ira talks to the guest about their journey with mental health, shaped by growing up in an environment where abuse was normalised. Space is held for their experiences with suicidality and self-worth, which continue to influence who they are today. They discuss what healing, rebuilding relationships …

The Curious Case of… No Risk vs Low Risk ft. Abhijit Nadkarni

Ira talks to Dr. Abhijit Nadkarni about understanding addiction — how to tell the difference between deeply enjoying something and being unable to step away from it, and what that distinction really means.   They explore the biology of addiction, while also asking where our scope for change lies …

The Curious Case of… Putting The Kids First

Ira talks to her guest about navigating divorce while raising young children — making the decision to separate, holding personal pain, and still creating stability for the kids. They reflect on the added responsibility of parenting, and the effort it takes to set aside feelings about a partner so c…

The Curious Case of… Living on Hope ft. Amrit Bakhshy

What does it mean to show up for someone you love when the path ahead is turbulent and unclear?   In this episode, Ira talks to Amrit Bakshy about his journey as a father to a daughter living with Schizophrenia. He reflects on the early days — when information was scarce, fear was high, and every…

The Curious Case of… post-therapy Kenny ft. Kenny Sebastian

What makes someone start therapy? And what actually changes when you stay with it? In this episode, Ira talks to Kenny Sebastian about his personal journey with therapy — what got him started, how he navigated the taboo in the early days, and how therapy helped him understand himself more clearly…

The Curious Case of… Normal ft. Divyanshu Ganatra

Why do we use labels for understanding people? What does “normal” mean — and who decides what’s normal for someone else?   In this episode, Ira talks with Divyanshu about how the meaning of “normal” shifts across contexts — from evolutionary needs to social expectations. They explore why labels …

The Curious Case of… No Other Way To Be ft. Dr Sushama Nagarkar

What does it mean to love and respect your child — fully, exactly as they are?   In this episode, Ira talks to Sushama about her journey as a mother to a child with autism. She shares how she never asked “Why me?” or “Why now?”. Instead, she focused on her role as the parent. What she could do to…

The Curious Case of… Whatever It Takes ft. Anissa Khanna

In this episode Ira talks to Anissa about her journey as a mother to a child with OCD — at first, simply responding to what was in front of her without realising how severe things were.    Even with financial resources, it took time, mistakes, and learning to understand the illness and the weight…