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…

The Curious Case of… Happy Face, Sad Face feat. Vijay Nallawala

In this episode, Ira talks with Vijay Nallawala about his journey with Bipolar Disorder. Together, they reflect on what happens when pain gets romanticised, why early treatment matters, and how hope can still coexist with struggle.   It’s a conversation about honesty — about seeing things as they…

The Curious Case of… Blaming Your Parents ft. Nuzhat Khan

How much of who we are comes from where we come from? And how do we make peace with the parts of our story that began before we had a say?   In this episode, Ira sits down with Nuzhat Khan to explore the complicated relationship between our parents, our past, and the people we grow up to be. See…

The Curious Case of… “But Why?” ft. Swanand Kelkar

Why is it so hard to find a clear reason when it comes to the mind? In this episode, Ira talks with Swanand Kelkar about his experience, being the child of someone living with a mental illness and how his understanding of mental health has shifted over the years. From searching for neat explanatio…

The Curious Case of… Parenting in the Digital Age ft. Kiran Rao & Shekhar Seshadri

The internet is a permanent part of our lives. It isn’t going anywhere. But then, neither is your child’s curiosity.   In this episode, Ira sits down with Kiran Rao and Dr. Shekhar Seshadri to talk about raising kids in a screen-saturated world — how to prepare them for the world (whatever that …

The Curious Case of… “The 3 Lies” ft. Dr Azhar Hakim

How does someone end up in addiction without even realizing it’s happening? And what does it take to find your way out?   In this episode, Ira sits with Dr. Azhar Hakim, who shares his deeply personal journey through addiction — from the slide into it, to the moment he realized he was unwell, an…

The Curious Case of… Lived Experience ft. Dr Kavita Arora

What is lived experience — and what is the role of lived-experience of a mental illness in our regular understanding of mental health and illness?   In this episode, Ira speaks with Dr. Kavita Arora about how reflecting on personal experiences can open up doors that science alone can't access. Ho…

The Curious Case of… Therapy ft. Dr. Radhika Bapat

What is therapy — and does it work? What should you expect from it? And what’s expected of you?   If you've ever been curious about starting therapy (or unsure if it’s “for you”), this is a space to explore the basics — without judgment, pressure, or jargon.   In this episode, Ira chats with R…

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Hosted by Ira Khan, the show invites you to slow down and get curious about the complexities of mental health and mental illness — not just as clinical terms, but as real parts of real life. In a world flooded with advice, opinions, and endless content, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and walk away …