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…

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…