Why This Now by ReSet

By: Maed in India
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  • From working at some of the world's top news organizations to starting Re:Set, her own online news publication, and being featured on 2020's Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30, Aakanksha Tangri knows the right questions to ask. On the Why This Now? podcast, she intends to shed light on topics less spoken about, and raise questions rarely asked. From chronic illnesses & dating, trolling & mental health to Black women & activism, Why This Now? brings you multilayered perspectives on issues, told through the powerful and personal experiences of diverse groups of people along with valuable insights from experts on the subject. About Re:Set: Re:Set is one of the world's only news publications dedicated to telling smart, original stories around mental health, inclusion, gender, pop culture and politics. We also focus on providing digestible and culturally-sensitive resources and a safe, inclusive space that encourages conversations on issues that matter and inspire change.
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  • India’s looming COVID-19 mental health crisis

    India’s looming COVID-19 mental health crisis
    Feb 24 2022
    On today’s episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we delve into the brewing COVID-19 related mental health crisis in India.

    To show us the bigger picture of India’s mental health landscape, the role of the government in mental health policy, and the impacts of COVID-19, we have Harvard psychiatrist, researcher and educator Dr. Vikram Patel. With her own experiences, journalist Anusha Sundar shares her story of losing her job, the strains of moving back in with your parents, and going through a pandemic with pre-existing mental health challenges. Human rights activist and lawyer Manjula Pradeep and Dalit queer activist, writer and curator Aroh Akunth show us the pandemic through the lens of the disproportionately affected marginilized communities.

    Trigger warning: Please note, this episode has mentions of mental illness, suicide, and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs help, please know there are resources you can reach out to.

    To see more of Re:Set’s work, visit resetyoureveryday.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter.

    CREDITS:

    Host: Aakanksha Tangri (Twitter & Instagram)

    Writer: Akanksha Mishra

    This is a Maed in India production.

    Audio Engineer & Editor - Kartik Kulkarni

    Producer - Mae Mariyam Thomas

    Assistant Producer: Husein Haveliwala
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    36 mins
  • My child has a developmental disability, now what?

    My child has a developmental disability, now what?
    Feb 17 2022
    On this episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we bring to light the journey of raising a child with an intellectual/developmental disability.

     

    Founder of support platforms for parents of children with special needs in Kenya and a mother of children with genetic conditions herself Christine Mutena, along with Meghnaa Surana, mother of a child with Down Syndrome and founder of a support group for the Down Syndrome community, open up about the stages of life a parent of a child with an intellectual/developmental disability goes through, from happy milestones to disheartening setbacks. And to give a macro perspective on the topic, Director of Global Development and Government Relations at Special Olympics Meghan Hussey, from her experience working in various countries, talks about the change that can take place when the fields of healthcare, education and policy come together.

    To see more of Re:Set’s work, visit resetyoureveryday.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter.

    CREDITS:

    Host: Aakanksha Tangri (Twitter & Instagram)

    Writer: Akanksha Mishra

    This is a Maed in India production.

    Audio Engineer & Editor - Kartik Kulkarni

    Producer - Mae Mariyam Thomas

    Assistant Producer: Husein Haveliwala
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    46 mins
  • Lights, Camera, Child Influencer

    Lights, Camera, Child Influencer
    Feb 10 2022

    On this episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we discover what it’s like to be the parent of a child internet personality.

     

    Jai Catalano, who runs a family YouTube channel and Nisha Topwal, mother of influencer Anantya Anand take us on the other side of the camera to share their experiences with their children being in the public eye, dealing with criticism, and how they strike a balance in their kids’ school, online activity and social lives. We also have counselling psychologist Dr. Lavina Ahuja, who throws light on the changes in power dynamics in such families, what happens when money enters the picture, the dependency on external validation, and the effects of social media on young minds.

    To see more of Re:Set’s work, visit resetyoureveryday.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter.

    CREDITS:

    Host: Aakanksha Tangri (Twitter & Instagram)

    Writer: Akanksha Mishra

    This is a Maed in India production.

    Audio Engineer & Editor - Kartik Kulkarni

    Producer - Mae Mariyam Thomas

    Assistant Producer: Husein Haveliwala
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    31 mins

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