What does it mean to build a life with a mind that doesn't always feel predictable?

In this episode, Ira talks to Rishi about his lived experience with Schizoaffective Disorder — from first noticing that something felt different, to finding the right diagnosis, the right therapist, and eventually, the right support. He reflects on how the illness shapes his relationships, his work, and the everyday choices that help him stay grounded.

It's a conversation about finding your footing, learning what works for you, and discovering that recovery is rarely a straight line.

Because sometimes the most important thing isn't having all the answers—it's staying curious enough to keep looking for them.


CREDITS:
Host: Ira Khan

Agatsu Foundation Team
Art Design: Ayushi Lilani
Creative Consultant: Abhishek Saha
Theme Music: Amit Kumar (OtoAcoustic)

This is a Maed in India production
Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas
Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome
Visual Designer: Alika Gupta
Producer: Rachna Sukuru
Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni
Asst. Sound Recordist & Sound Editor: Nihar Temkar

Production Supervisor: Arnesh Ghose
Director of Photography: Devanshu Dey
Editor: Rohan Matheshiya
Asst. Cameraperson: Rahul Shirke

Thank you to Monica Punjabi/Gourav Verma from Indore Deaf Bilingual Academy.

Recorded at Island City Studios, Mumbai

What does it mean to build a life with a mind that doesn't always feel predictable?
In this episode, Ira talks to Rishi about his lived experience with Schizoaffective Disorder &mdash; from first noticing that something felt different, to finding the right diagnosis, the right therapist, and eventually, the right support. He reflects on how the illness shapes his relationships, his work, and the everyday choices that help him stay grounded.
It's a conversation about finding your footing, learning what works for you, and discovering that recovery is rarely a straight line.
Because sometimes the most important thing isn't having all the answers&mdash;it's staying curious enough to keep looking for them.
 CREDITS: Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khan.ira/">Ira Khan</a>
Agatsu Foundation Team Art Design: Ayushi Lilani Creative Consultant: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sahabime/?hl=en">Abhishek Saha</a> Theme Music: Amit Kumar (OtoAcoustic)
This is a <a href="https://www.maedinindia.in/">Maed in India</a> production Head of Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a> Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a> Visual Designer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capefoxalix/">Alika Gupta</a> Producer: <a href="http://instagram.com/rachnasukuru">Rachna Sukuru</a> Mix Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a> Asst. Sound Recordist &amp; Sound Editor: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nihar_temkar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==">Nihar Temkar</a>
Production Supervisor: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesocialnatwork/">Arnesh Ghose</a> Director of Photography: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/framessbydev/">Devanshu Dey</a> Editor: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rohanm.psd/">Rohan Matheshiya</a> Asst. Cameraperson: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capturewithshirke/">Rahul Shirke</a>
Thank you to Monica Punjabi/Gourav Verma from Indore Deaf Bilingual Academy.
Recorded at Island City Studios, Mumbai

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 with more confusion than clarity. This podcast is a counter-space. A space for asking instead of assuming. For listening instead of scrolling. For wondering why we think, feel, and behave the way we do.

Joined by psychologists, artists, caregivers, people with lived experience, and fellow question-askers, Ira explores the many layers of the human experience — from how we cope and connect to how we break and rebuild.

Each episode offers a space to go deeper — whether it’s through experiences, stories, science, or shared vulnerability. No pressure to have it all figured out. Just room to explore the questions that matter.

Because maybe the most powerful thing we can do — is stay curious.

Hosted by Ira Khan, the show invites you to slow down and get curious about the complexities of mental health and mental illness &mdash; not just as clinical terms, but as real parts of real life.
In a world flooded with advice, opinions, and endless content, it&rsquo;s easy to feel overwhelmed and walk away with more confusion than clarity. This podcast is a counter-space. A space for asking instead of assuming. For listening instead of scrolling. For wondering why we think, feel, and behave the way we do.
Joined by psychologists, artists, caregivers, people with lived experience, and fellow question-askers, Ira explores the many layers of the human experience &mdash; from how we cope and connect to how we break and rebuild.
Each episode offers a space to go deeper &mdash; whether it&rsquo;s through experiences, stories, science, or shared vulnerability. No pressure to have it all figured out. Just room to explore the questions that matter.
Because maybe the most powerful thing we can do &mdash; is stay curious.