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