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Mental Health Bytes – Human Rights Day Special with Dr. Aninda Sidhana and Rah MrTraumaTalks

This week on Mental Health Bytes, Rah MrTraumaTalks opens the episode with a powerful reminder: “Mental health is not a luxury. It is a human right. And every single person deserves to feel seen, heard, understood, and protected.” With those words, he sets the tone for one of the most impactful conversations ever aired on the show.

In this Human Rights Day Special, Rah and Dr. Aninda Sidhana take listeners into a deep, authentic, and transformative dialogue that challenges stigma and redefines what emotional dignity truly means. With his raw honesty and lived experiences, Rah adds profound perspective, sharing how judgment, trauma, family dynamics, and societal pressures can shape a person’s mental health journey. His voice brings the human realities behind the clinical terms, reminding the world that behind every diagnosis is a life, a story, and a heart that wants to heal.

Dr. Aninda Sidhana offers an extraordinary breakdown of Borderline Personality Disorder and bipolar disorder, explaining the emotional, psychological, and relational struggles that individuals face. She highlights how stigma, discrimination, and misdiagnosis can strip people of their basic human rights, including the right to compassionate care, understanding, and emotional safety.

Together, Rah and Dr. Sidhana explore the connection between mental health, identity, and universal human rights. They speak openly about the LGBTQIA+ community and the global inequalities many queer individuals endure. The conversation reinforces the truth that equality, love, and belonging are not privileges. They are rights that every person deserves, regardless of background, orientation, diagnosis, or life journey.

Rah elevates the conversation with reflections on forgiveness, the weight of judgment, the healing power of love, and the ways spirituality connects us all whether through Jesus, Krishna, or any higher source. His insights remind listeners that genuine compassion is the foundation of human rights.

This episode unpacks the emotional rights that are often overlooked: the right to feel safe, the right to be understood, the right to make mistakes, the right to heal, and the right to exist without fear. Rah and Dr. Sidhana dismantle myths about BPD, explore the complexity of mood disorders, and offer a blueprint for supporting loved ones with empathy instead of judgment.

This conversation is not just educational. It is a global call for awareness. A reminder that human rights and mental health are deeply intertwined. And a message of hope for anyone who has ever been mislabeled, misunderstood, or mistreated.

Listen now to an episode that is honest, emotional, powerful, and essential for every person living on this planet.

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Meet This Week’s Guest on Mental Health Bytes: Vibhu Kashyap

This week on Mental Health Bytes, we are joined by the brilliant Vibhu Kashyap — a director, writer, and creative strategist whose work has helped reshape India’s storytelling landscape. Based in Mumbai and originally from Allahabad, Vibhu built his career from the ground up, arriving in the city without a safety net and moving homes fifteen times in just two and a half years. That journey of instability, grit, and self-belief became the foundation of the emotional intelligence that now defines his art.

With nearly two decades of experience across Bollywood, OTT platforms, and high-impact advertising, Vibhu is known for his instinctive approach to storytelling and his willingness to take creative risks. He served as Senior Creative Director for the acclaimed psychological thriller series Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side, a groundbreaking blend of Indian mythology and forensic science that went on to earn an IMDb rating of 8.5 and redefine the Indian OTT thriller space. His early years as Assistant Director on iconic films like Main Hoon Na, Dor, and Iqbal shaped his understanding of emotional pacing and character-driven narratives.

He later directed the feature film NRI Wives, an anthology exploring the inner emotional worlds of Non-Resident Indian women. His work across OTT — including Crackdown, It’s Not That Simple, and Yo Ke Hua Bro — shows his range across espionage, relationship drama, and comedy. In advertising, Vibhu created one of India’s longest-running thermal wear commercials, a campaign that ran for thirteen years, and he continues to lend his voice to heartfelt, storytelling-led brand narratives.

At the core of Vibhu’s creative philosophy is a refusal to be boxed in by format. To him, emotional truth matters more than medium. He directs with empathy rather than ego, building characters shaped by real human complexity, moral conflict, and emotional turbulence. His “say yes first, figure it out later” approach has inspired a generation of young creators, encouraging them to trust their chaos and take ownership of their craft.

Vibhu Kashyap’s journey matters because it represents the resilience of an artist who carved his path through uncertainty while staying deeply connected to human emotion. His work champions survivor-informed storytelling, pushes the boundaries of genre, and offers powerful insights into how creativity, trauma, and healing intersect.

This week, he joins Mental Health Bytes with Dr. Aninda Sidhana and RAH (MrTraumaTalks) for an unforgettable conversation about art, psychology, emotional depth, and the stories that shape us.

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This week on Mental Health Bytes, hosts Dr. Aninda Sidhana and RAH (Mr. Trauma Talks) welcome the mesmerizing SueZee Finley, known by RAH as The Sound Empress, a healer who transforms energy through the profound language of sound.

SueZee is the founder of Acoustic Therapeutics, a premier sound therapy practice in Long Island, New York, where she helps people rediscover peace, clarity, and vitality through the healing power of frequency. A three-time best-selling author and creator of the Happiness Hive Podcast, she has devoted her life to helping others awaken their inner harmony through vibration, music, and mindful resonance.

Her work bridges science and spirit, guiding those suffering from anxiety, depression, and burnout toward renewed energy, emotional freedom, and joy. Through her live workshops, retreats, and online programs, SueZee continues to inspire a global movement in vibrational wellness.

In this special episode, The Sound Empress will perform a live sound therapy session, immersing listeners in healing tones designed to calm the nervous system, uplift the spirit, and align the heart with peace.

“When you tune your frequency, you elevate your reality.” The Sound Empress, SueZee Finley

Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of sound healing where vibration meets intention, and every note becomes medicine for the soul.

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This week on Mental Health Bytes*, hosts **Dr. Aninda Sidhana* and *RAH (Mr. Trauma Talks)* sit down with a true pioneer of inclusion and healing, **Umang Sheth**, a trailblazer whose life’s mission has been to build spaces of acceptance, courage, and love within the LGBTQ+ community.

With nearly 25 years of advocacy, Umang has transformed thousands of lives as the **Founder of Gay Bombay**, one of India’s first and most influential LGBTQ+ support networks, and **The Hugging Club of India**, an initiative centered around the simple yet profound power of human connection.

From helping individuals embrace their identities to supporting those battling suicidal thoughts, chemsex addiction, and isolation, Umang’s work is a testament to what compassion and community can heal. His initiatives have empowered people to come out safely, rebuild relationships with family, and rediscover self-worth.

Recognized by the *Mumbai Police Commissioner’s Office* for his outstanding service to the LGBTQ+ community, Umang’s reach extends far beyond counseling. Through awareness campaigns, social media, and advocacy, he continues to educate, uplift, and inspire millions to live authentically and fearlessly.

Join us for a deeply moving conversation on mental health, identity, and the universal need to be seen, heard, and loved.

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Healthtech meets heartbeat.

In this special edition of Mental Health Bytes, host Dr. Aninda Sidhana brings curiosity to a conversation with guest Dr. Sidhesh Phaldessai, senior psychiatrist and innovator from Auckland.

Together they explore how empathy and narrative can weave patient stories into meaningful insights — opening space for care that is both efficient and profoundly human.

This dialogue is an invitation to global investors and collaborators, with Dubai as the launchpad for scaling dignity‑centred healthtech.

Stories heal. Curiosity connects. Collaboration builds the future.

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In this deeply heartfelt episode of Mental Health Bytes, hosts Dr. Aninda Sidhana and RAH (Mr. Trauma Talks) open up a transformative conversation about what it truly means to love, forgive, and heal both emotionally and spiritually.

Together, they explore how judgment from others and ourselves creates invisible layers of mental stress that keep us from experiencing peace and connection. Drawing from faith, psychology, and lived experience, they reflect on how the love shared by divine figures like Jesus, Krishna, and other messengers of light was always unconditional, compassionate, and healing — a love that humanity often forgets in its race toward perfection.

Dr. Sidhana also sheds light on an often-overlooked area of women’s mental health: the emotional and hormonal fluctuations that accompany the menstrual cycle. Through insights from HealCycle, she emphasizes how understanding these natural rhythms can lead to greater empathy, communication, and self-compassion for both women and those who love them.

This conversation is a gentle reminder that healing begins with love over judgment, empathy over ego, and forgiveness over fear.

✨ “True healing begins when we choose to see ourselves and others through love.”

🗓️ Wednesday | 12 PM EST | LIVE
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This Week on Mental Health Bytes | Featuring Ambassador Dr. Monica Sánchez

This week on Mental Health Bytes, hosts Dr. Aninda Sidhana and RAH (Mr. Trauma Talks) welcome a global force for change — Ambassador Dr. Monica Sánchez, an internationally recognized human rights advocate, humanitarian, and founder of the Miss Caricom International Foundation (MCIF), an NGO with consultative status at the United Nations.

With over two decades of leadership in criminal justice reform, women’s empowerment, and global advocacy, Ambassador Dr. Sánchez has dedicated her life to uplifting underserved communities and creating pathways for education, equality, and dignity. As a UN speaker, published author, life coach, and retired NYS Correction Officer, her story is one of unwavering resilience, faith, and purpose.

In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Sánchez opens up about:

The emotional and mental challenges of humanitarian work

How compassion can coexist with strength in global leadership

Her fight for women’s rights, justice, and education across borders

The healing power of service — and how helping others can restore our own sense of hope

Through her voice, we’re reminded that mental health isn’t just personal — it’s deeply humanitarian. When we lift others, we begin to heal ourselves.

🕊️ “True leadership begins when empathy becomes your mission.” — Ambassador Dr. Monica Sánchez

🗓️ Wednesday | 12 PM EST | LIVE
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This week on Mental Health Bytes, hosts Dr. Aninda Sidhana and RAH (Mr. Trauma Talks) sit down with the remarkable Ishaa Vinod Chopra — author, artist, and mental health advocate whose journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

As the author of Finding Order in Disorder, Ishaa opens her heart about living with bipolar disorder, surviving domestic abuse, and discovering profound healing through art therapy. Through dance, painting, yoga, and her evocative “Mad Poetry,” she shows how creativity can transform pain into power — and suffering into self-discovery.

Founder of the Finding Order in Disorder NGO, Ishaa leads initiatives that combine therapeutic arts, digital storytelling, and community advocacy to give survivors a voice and a safe space to heal. Her story reminds us that recovery may not be linear, but it is always possible when compassion meets courage.

This deeply moving conversation dives into resilience, trauma, and the power of creative healing — a reminder that even in our darkest moments, expression can be the light that leads us home.

✨ “When we dance with our pain, we choreograph our healing.” — Ishaa Vinod Chopra

🗓️ Wednesday | 12 PM EST | LIVE
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