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This episode of The Mohua Show is a vibrant reclamation of identity and tradition.Drag artist and expressionist Patruni Chidananda Sastry dismantles Western imports to reveal the deep, ancient Indian roots of drag—from spiritual rituals to folk theatre—arguing that this art of gender expression was born here, stylised abroad, and is now coming home.A conversation about the masks we wear to tell the truth, and the stages—from temples to railway platforms—where transformation becomes revelation.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot a trend.Not just performance.Not a Western import.It’s about:Expression as gender: orange hair, cruel masks, and the deliberate confusion of the “stranimal”Redefining drag: Dressing Resembling A Gender is an ancient, pan-Indian skeletonThe sacred vs. the sensual: From ritualistic Theyyam to the erotic LaundanachA bold reclaiming: “Drag is something which was stolen from India”Beyond the “Western import” label: Seeing drag as integration, not just outer spectacleThe LGBTQ+ tag: How it raises eyes and alters perceptionDrag as public service: An HIV consultation at a railway stationCalling out appropriation: The pain of cisgender actors in exaggerated trans rolesIf you’ve ever wondered where tradition ends and queer expression begins, this episode blurs the line.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with truth, heart, and courage.Music Credits : https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-butterfly-113600/✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: /themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a masterclass in raw entrepreneurial grit.Creator Panasha Siotia shares her journey from a 10,000-rupee salary to building a thriving live-commerce business, powered by relentless consistency and a refusal to settle.A conversation about the fuel of ambition and the daily discipline that turns a side hustle into a legacy.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot an overnight success.Not fancy funding.Not glamorous influencer life.It’s about:The lifestyle gap that ignites a fire: when family success highlights your own playing-smallTaking the hit you need: why a smooth path never leads to a leapDedication vs. external pressure: building for yourself, not for othersThe three-year grind: performing for 60 people when no one is watchingShowing up with a headache, a fake smile, and zero excusesThe non-negotiable rule: never miss the live showHow "just keep going" transforms 60 viewers into 150Choosing business at 21, while peers chase trips and datesIf you've ever asked, "How do I keep going when nothing seems to be working?" this episode has your blueprint.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with *truth, heart, and courage.*✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: /themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a reality check to the core.Dr. Ruby Makhija, an environmental scientist and waste management expert, dissects the invisible psychology of our throwaway culture and the systems that sustain it.A conversation about the lies we tell ourselves to feel good, and the hard truths we must face to do good.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot just recycling.Not just corporate greenwashing.Not just individual guilt.It’s about:*   The myth of “away”: where our trash *actually* goes*   Designing for death: why products must have an end-of-life plan*   The manufacturer’s dirty secret: who *really* owns the mess*   The addiction of possession: how advertising sold us “more”*   Why repeating an outfit should be a badge of honor, not shame*   The radical shift: from “reuse” to “replace”*   Media’s failure: doomsday headlines vs. solution stories*   The elitist lie: that sustainability is expensive or “shabby”*   From mandate to investment: why going green *boosts* the economy*   A two-year-old’s wisdom: the hope in a banana peel*   The quiet revolution: WhatsApp groups, sharing, and the new “elite”If you’ve ever thrown something away and felt a flicker of doubt, this episode has answers.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with *truth, heart, and courage.*Music Credits : https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-butterfly-113600/✅ Subscribe To Our Channel:   /themohuashow   Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.#ThrowawayCulture, #ZeroWasteLiving, #SustainableMindset, #GreenEconomy, #ConsciousConsumerism

This episode of The Mohua Show is a quiet earthquake under the foundations of modern love.Actor Priyanka Bose confronts the invisible cages of partnership, power, and gaze, asking how we build relationships where no one feels suffocated by the past.A raw conversation about the claustrophobia of patriarchy, the failures of female solidarity, and the unexpected safety found in a truly present man.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot romance.Not blame.Not simple answers.It’s about:The search for a relationship free from patriarchal claustrophobiaThe painful admission: “I wouldn't fully blossom if there wasn't a man.”Witnessing a society in regression, and saying it out loudThe emancipating power of the female gaze versus the authority of the male gazeThe complex truth: we all dress for a gaze, but which one empowers?A daughter’s sharp correction: “Men don’t need the advocacy, women do.”The cost of intimacy in a backlash cultureIf you’ve ever felt confined by the old rules of love and gender, this episode seeks a new blueprint.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with truth, heart and courage.✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: / themohuashow Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: / themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: / themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►Instagram: / mohua_chinappa  ►LinkedIn: / mohua-chinappa►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Literature Lounge. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.#ModernLove #FemaleGaze #PatriarchyUnlearned #RelationshipGoals #IntimateCinema

This episode of The Mohua Show is a generational punch to the heart.Author Aarti Narayan, a former MNC executive, tells the story behind her debut novel, The Lives She Carried, inspired by her grandmother, a woman frompre-Independence Kerala who turned pain into power and raised nine children against impossible odds.A conversation about what women are taught to endure and what they choose to become.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot perfection.Not heroism.Not feminist slogans.It’s about:Generations of women trained to tolerate and give awayThe male genius vs misogyny paradox of old IndiaA daughter who ran away to save herselfThe real cost of ambition: when moving to Bombay means no way backSurvival after losing everythingReinventing life with humour, rage and lemon riceWhy every child should inherit books, not traumaIf you’ve ever asked, “How did our mothers survive so much?”  this episode has answers.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with **truth, heart and courage**.✅ Subscribe To Our Channel:   / themohuashow   Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram:   / themohuashow  ►LinkedIn:   / themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►Instagram:   / mohua_chinappa  ►LinkedIn:   / mohua-chinappa  ►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Literature Lounge. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.#thelivesshecarried #familysaga #multigenerational #evocative #bookstagram #emotional #honouringwomen 

In this powerful episode, host Mohua Chinappa sits down with K. J. Alphons — former IAS officer, politician, best-selling author and one of India’s most respected change-makers.From being labelled “an idiot” in school and scoring 42% in his board exam**, to becoming a topper in the IAS, India’s global face in governance, and author of The Winning Formula — Alphonse’s journey is a living testament to resilience, grit and unshakeable character. What you’ll hear in this conversation:- How failure became the first miracle of his life, not the end of the road- From learning English with a dictionary to becoming India’s best national debater for 3 years- The legendary demolitions in Delhi, taking on land mafias and top politicians with courage and preparation - Why “the greatest equipment in life is not your heart or brain, but your backbone” - Ordinary Indians doing extraordinary things — the 52 stories behind The Winning Formula - A tough message for parents, teachers and the education system — stop copying success, start discovering originality- Why reading books and building character matters more than filters, likes and overnight success About the book – The Winning FormulaAlphonse’s latest book isn’t about being superhuman —  it’s about realizing that being human is super.It features 20 stories from his own life and 32 from ordinary people who achieved the extraordinary. If you’re going through a tough phaseHere’s what Alphonse wants you to remember:  You don’t need superpowers to lead an extraordinary life — just a backbone.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with truth, heart and courage.✅ Subscribe To Our Channel:   / themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram:  / themohuashow  ►LinkedIn:  / themohuashow  ►For any queries EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.

Why do men's mental health and domestic abuse cases often go unheard? How can we move beyond gender stereotypes in relationships and mental health?In this powerful and deeply personal episode of TMS, we sit down with Dr. Aninda Sidhana, who shares her journey of rebuilding her life multiple times while challenging societal norms. As a voice against gender stereotypes, Dr. Aninda Sidhana discusses the compassionate side of the Indian Psychiatrist Society, why divorce should not be a stigma, and how inconsistency can be the biggest red flag in relationships.She also addresses the unspoken struggles men face, the reality of false marital rape cases, and why acceptance is the ultimate key to healing.What You'll Discover:- How to rebuild your life after personal crises- The importance of destigmatizing divorce in Indian families- Why men's domestic abuse cases are often overlooked- The danger of inconsistency in relationships- How to recognize internal battles behind external smiles- Why "feelings have no gender" is crucial for mental healthReferences:Indian Psychiatric Society: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Psychiatric_Society Unpaid Labour: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unpaid_workEmotional Abuse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_abuseHome Maker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homemaking ✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/Connect with the Guest: Dr. Aninda Sidhana► LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-aninda-sidhana-642978291 ►For any queries EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.#DrAnindaSidhana #GenderStereotypes #MensMentalHealth #DomesticAbuseAwareness #MentalHealth #RelationshipGoals #DivorceStigma #IndianSociety #MentalHealthAwareness #TMSPodcast

What does it take to build a career in publishing? How is technology changing the world of books? And why is vulnerability the secret weapon for creative professionals?In this insightful episode of TMS, we sit down with Sudheshna, a publishing professional and writer who started her journey by writing randomly, never expecting her work would find an audience. She pulls back the curtain on the publishing industry, explaining the crucial role of a rights manager and the delicate balance between editing, rights acquisition, and international sales.Sudheshna shares why she believes there's no point in shunning AI and technology, how audio and print books can peacefully coexist, and why taking baby steps is the most sustainable path to creative success.What You'll Learn:- How to start a writing career without a grand plan- The behind-the-scenes reality of rights management in publishing- Why embracing technology doesn't mean abandoning tradition- How vulnerability becomes your greatest professional strength- The power of consistent small steps in building a creative careerReferences:National Book Trust: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Book_TrustFantasy Literature: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_literatureSpeaking Tiger Books: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaking_Tiger_Books✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/Connect with the Guest: Sudheshna Shome Ghosh►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sushome/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.

What does it mean to be a man when your childhood was stolen by abuse? How can we create a world where male survivors are heard, believed, and healed?In this profoundly courageous episode, we sit down with Robert H. Marshall Jr.—a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, advocate, and a voice for the countless men silenced by trauma and stigma. He shares his harrowing journey of survival, the heavy cloak of societal expectations placed on men, and his mission to redefine masculinity into a force for vulnerability and connection.Robert H. Marshall Jr. opens up about the staggering prevalence of assault against men, the corrosive impact of premature exposure to pornography, and why the path to healing requires us to listen without making a survivor's pain about ourselves.What You'll Discover:*  Robert H. Marshall Jr. personal testimony as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse* How poverty and the pressure to be a "provider" disconnect men from their families* A new, healthier working definition of manhood and masculinity* The shocking statistic on male sexual assault and premature exposure to pornography* Why "This is not a them issue, this is an us issue"* The crucial rule for supporters: "You cannot make their experience about you"* The empowering truth that "Help can heal people"Join us for a vital conversation that breaks taboos, challenges toxic norms, and illuminates the path toward healing and a more compassionate understanding of masculinity.References:Understanding Sexual Abuse: https://www.rainn.org/ Male Survivor: https://malesurvivor.org/ The Mask You Live In (Documentary on Masculinity): https://therepresentationproject.org/film/the-mask-you-live-in/ ✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!🔔Connect with the Guest: Robert H. Marshall Jr.►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roberthmarshalljr/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.com Also Check Out:The Power of Storytelling: Insia Dariwala's Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse | Ep 195 |The Mohua Showhttps://youtu.be/SCoA1YY2c3s?si=cerUc5nEGanDj-uS Empowering Communities Through Sexuality Education with Reema Ahmad | Ep 183 | The Mohua Showhttps://youtu.be/rxHqNM3SiDE?si=fH9qYxSE2499tkw- Copyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.