Is India becoming the "Medical Dumping Ground" of the world? 🇮🇳💊

We think we are eating healthy. We think our medicines are curing us. But what if the very things we trust—from our traditional coconut oil to the pills we take daily—are slowly killing us?

In this explosive Part 1 of our special series, we sit down with Dr. Gopinath Sunil (Chief Endocrinologist, Mayo Clinic USA & Oroville Hospital). With 38 years of research experience across Geneva, Stanford, and Minnesota, Dr. Sunil breaks his silence on the uncomfortable truths that the medical industry doesn't want you to know.

"A patient cured is a customer lost." 🛑 This isn't just an interview; it is a reality check for every Malayali.

🔥 In This Episode (Part 1):

• The Kerala Diet Myth: Why your "healthy" oil might be blocking your liver.
• The Pharma Trap: Are you taking medicines that are BANNED in the US?
• Diabetes in Disguise: Why high Triglycerides are actually the first sign of danger.
• The Infertility Business: How clinics are treating the symptom, not the root cause.
• The "Dumping Ground" Reality: Why pharmaceutical giants love the Indian market.

⚠️ THIS IS A 2-PART SPECIAL In Part 1, we expose the CRISIS. PART 2 releases Next Friday: We discuss the SOLUTION—How to reverse diabetes, build muscle, fix brain fog, and secure your child's future.

Guest Bio: Dr. Gopinath S. Sunil is a world-renowned Endocrinologist and researcher. He is one of the few scientists who proved the link between the liver and fat production in the prestigious journal Endocrinology (2001). He brings the cutting-edge protocols of the Mayo Clinic to Kerala to rewrite our health destiny.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest based on his clinical experience and research. This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making changes to your medication or diet.

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Why are suicide rates rising even in "dream institutions" like IITs? How do addiction, body shaming, and modern relationships actually impact Gen Z’s mental health?

In this episode, we sit down with Sherin Noordheen, founder of "Let’s Live," an NGO dedicated to youth suicide prevention in Kerala. We dive deep into the silent struggles of today's youth—from the immense pressure of academic excellence to the unfiltered reality of campus relationships.

Sherin opens up about her personal story of failing Engineering Graphics and overcoming suicidal thoughts, proving that academic failure is not the end of the road.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The "Topper" Paradox: Why high-achieving students are often the most vulnerable.
• Gen Z Reality: The impact of "situationships," breakups, and body image issues.
• Parenting Advice: Why you need to let your kids fail to build resilience.
• Survivor's Guilt: How to deal with the aftermath of losing a loved one.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide, self-harm, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

Support & Helplines (Kerala/India): If you are in distress, please reach out. You are not alone.

• DISHA: 1056
• Maithri: 0484 2540530

Connect with the Guest: Sherin Noordheen is a mental health advocate and the Founder–Director of Let’s Live.

• Instagram: The Orange Room TVM

Chapters: (00:00) Teaser: Why Resilience Matters More Than Success (01:52) Intro: Suicide Prevention & The "Let's Live" Mission (03:08) Is Suicide Attempt a Crime? (12:10) Gen Z Relationships: Breakups & Campus Reality (16:45) Why "Toppers" Struggle the Most (IIT/IIM Pressure) (20:10) Sherin's Story: Failing Engineering Graphics (29:00) Parenting Advice: Please Let Your Kids Fail! (34:10) Survivor’s Guilt: "Am I a Bad Parent?" (44:20) The Myth of "Closure" After a Suicide (55:00) Body Shaming & The Impact on Self-Esteem (01:05:30) Final Message: You Are Not Alone

About Let's Live: Let’s Live is an NGO working for youth suicide prevention in Kerala, creating spaces to talk, listen, and heal, and to cut down the stigma associated with mental health.

Ageing is not a disease. Yet every family in Kerala is facing memory loss, loneliness, guilt, chronic illness and the fear of losing parents. In this episode of 42 Podcatcher, Dr Boby Sara Thomas, Founder and Medical Director of KanCare Assisted Living, explains how families can care for their ageing parents with clarity, love and responsibility.

We discuss early signs of dementia, emotional care, common insurance mistakes, property decisions, night time safety, chronic conditions and the guilt around old age homes. Dr Boby offers direct and practical guidance that every son and daughter needs to hear.

If your parents are ageing, this episode gives you the knowledge and confidence to support them in the right way.