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Parenthoot with Neha

Parenthoot with Neha

著者： Neha Garg
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 Parenthoot redefines the conversation about parenthood, focusing on the parents behind the roles. With a blend of serious insights and playful moments, we share real, relatable stories from diverse parents. Our episodes dive deep into the lived experiences of balancing professional and personal lives, highlighting both the challenges and joys. Celebrating authenticity, our guests offer raw, unfiltered truths, making listeners feel seen and understood. Join us for inspiring, heartfelt conversations!Neha Garg 社会科学
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  • She Found Me: One mother's story of adoption, Down syndrome, and love that defied the plan | Parenthoot Spotlight

    She Found Me: One mother's story of adoption, Down syndrome, and love that defied the plan | Parenthoot Spotlight
    2026/05/03
    Kavita never planned to be a mother. She told her husband as much before they married. But a chance encounter with a child with Down syndrome in the US set something in motion — a slow, deliberate turning toward a life she hadn't imagined. Nine years ago, she and her husband Himanshu returned to India, filed their adoption paperwork, and within 45 days, brought home Veda — a 16-month-old girl with Down syndrome and a blurry profile picture they were too excited to notice. This episode is the story of that journey: the bonding that didn't look like bonding, the inclusion that doesn't start at school, the achievement pressure she refuses, and the future she has stopped trying to predict. Kavita speaks with the kind of clarity that only comes from having lived something fully.Why You Should ListenIf you have ever questioned what family is supposed to look like — or felt the weight of other people's ideas about what your child should become — this episode will settle something in you. Kavita does not perform strength. She cries first, she admits it openly, and then she finds her footing. She is also very funny.Notable Quotes"Down syndrome was not even a con for us.""I thought bond is like child hugging you. But bond was when only I could understand what she was saying — and then it clicked, because I'm her mom.""What if she will be Veda the non-famous? She doesn't need to be something to be respected. Her respect will start from home. That's where inclusion starts.""It's weird that I don't see her future. I see my future with her."Practical TakeawaysBonding after adoption can look nothing like what you expect. It may arrive quietly, sideways, in a moment nobody else witnesses.Inclusion begins at home — in how you speak about your child, not in which school admits them.You do not have to fight every battle. Finding the right people is also a form of advocacy.Your child's story belongs to them. Share your perspective, not their history.The "what after us" fear is real — and also universal. You are not alone in carrying it.Resources & ReferencesCARA (Central Adoption Resource Authority): India's nodal body for adoption. For families exploring adoption: cara.nic.inDown Syndrome Federation of India: Runs weekly support sessions for parents, including those in rural areas with limited access to therapy. downsyndromefederation.inDown Syndrome International: Global resources, research, and community. ds-int.orgTrisomy 21: The chromosomal condition underlying Down syndrome. A reliable starting point for new parents: ndss.org/resources/down-syndrome-factsSensory and play-based learning: Kavita describes following Veda's lead through puzzles, tracing, and hands-on curriculum. A useful framework: understood.org/play-based-learningChild digital privacy: Kavita's thoughtful approach to sharing online. For parents navigating this: internetmatters.org/issues/sharentingAbout the GuestKavita is Veda's mother — and that, she will tell you, is the most defining thing. Based in Chandigarh, she has spent the last nine years sharing her family's life through her Instagram account Learning with Veda and her YouTube channel, with the quiet, steady purpose of showing parents — especially those who have just received a Down syndrome diagnosis — that this life is not scary. It is, in fact, full. Her account has grown into a community of over 14,000 people, with lawyers, advocates, and parents who show up for each other. She didn't plan any of it. Veda found her.Follow her on InstagramWatch her videos on YouTubeVisit her websiteJoin the ConversationReview & Subscribe:If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and family!Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenthootwithneha/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parenthoot/Support Us: https://buymeacoffee.com/gargneha Your support helps keep the show running.
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  • #63: Motherhood Stole Me: A Raw Conversation on PPD, Mom Guilt, and the Grief of Becoming a Mother

    #63: Motherhood Stole Me: A Raw Conversation on PPD, Mom Guilt, and the Grief of Becoming a Mother
    2026/04/26

    Paula Simpson – writer, marketing professional, New Zealander-in-Bangalore, and mother to five-year-old Sulaiman (Sulu) – joins Neha for one of Parenthoot's most unflinching conversations yet. Paula talks about missing her globe-trotting pre-mother life, navigating prenatal depression and PPD during a COVID lockdown far from home, sleep training in secret while her husband was away, and the razor-thin line she walks every day between work, marriage, and motherhood. She doesn't perform gratitude. She tells the truth.


    Why You Should Listen

    If you've ever quietly grieved the life you had before your child, felt guilty for missing your old self, or wondered whether the mental load ever actually lifts – this episode is for you. Paula speaks with the kind of clarity that only comes from having been to the edge and back. She's funny, sharp, and completely unfiltered. Equal parts relief and recognition.


    Notable Quotes

    • "I would be dead if I hadn't sleep trained him. 100 percent."
    • "I bet your mother sometimes just could not wait for you to go to sleep and sat there and cried some nights because they missed what little freedom they had."
    • "I feel like I'm walking on a very narrow razor and at any point I could slip. I'm just waiting to see what falls over –and hoping it's not too important."
    • "It comes back eventually. Not today, but one day."


    Practical Takeaways

    • Prenatal depression is real and often goes unnamed. If something feels off during pregnancy, trust it and seek support early.
    • Sleep deprivation is a mental health crisis in disguise. Addressing your child's sleep may be one of the most important things you do for your own wellbeing.
    • The mental load doesn't disappear with hired help or family support – it travels with the mother. Acknowledging this is the first step to asking for real help.
    • Building a local community of mothers with similarly-aged children is not a luxury – for many, it is survival infrastructure.
    • Gentle parenting works best anchored in consistent routine and non-negotiable boundaries, not in the absence of rules.
    • Science-backed parenting resources exist. Learning to evaluate studies (sample size, geography, methodology) helps cut through the noise of unsolicited advice.
    • Emotional regulation in children starts with emotional regulation in parents. Sequestering yourself for two minutes is not failure – it is modelling.


    Resources & References

    • On Matrescence: https://matrescence.in
    • On Postpartum Depression — iCall India (free counselling): icallhelpline.org — Vandrevala Foundation Helpline (24/7, India): 1860-2662-345 — Postpartum Support International: postpartum.net


    About the Guest

    Paula Simpson is a writer and marketing professional based in Bangalore, India. Originally from New Zealand, she has lived and worked across Europe, Asia, and the US. She runs a business with her husband Reza and is mother to Sulaiman, age five. Paula writes with wit and honesty about expat life, parenting, and everything in between – follow her on LinkedIn for the kind of posts Neha says you simply must read.

    • Follow Paula on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saucyandspiceadventures/
    • Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-simpson-9715b73a/


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  • #62: The Messy Middle: Raising a Child, Building a Business, and Finding Yourself Across Two Continents

    #62: The Messy Middle: Raising a Child, Building a Business, and Finding Yourself Across Two Continents
    2026/04/19
    Supriya Sharma is an entrepreneur, mother to three-year-old Samara, and someone who has built her life without a template — quite deliberately. In this episode, she talks about straddling Bangalore and the Bay Area, seven months of solo parenting while launching a business, a postpartum experience that was both hormonal and humbling, and a birth story that left her in a state of trance. She speaks with rare openness about resentment, resilience, the village she built with intention, and why she thinks nine-to-five is inherently patriarchal. This is a conversation about holding everything at once — and slowly learning not to drop yourself.Why You Should ListenIf you've ever felt guilty about a nap, questioned whether nature is sexist, or wondered how other parents keep going when the systems fall apart — this one is for you. Supriya doesn't perform wellness. She talks about the hard first month of solo parenting, the postpartum resentment nobody warned her about, and the two years it took to stop measuring her worth by her output. She also talks about joy — about a daughter who is basically a tiny guru, a café that doubles as her office, and why fun is not just for weekends.Notable Quotes"I joke about this decade being the messy, messy, messy middle — somewhere in this spectrum of life where everything is happening at once.""Sometimes I'm just jealous of a dad brain. Why are there so many tabs open in my head?""Is nature sexist? That's how the resentment bit started.""It felt like Samara was there listening, waiting for us to get ready.""Don't measure your self-worth by how productive you are today. It took me two years to fully let go of that.""Nine to five is extremely patriarchal. I do not think I can operate like that."Practical TakeawaysBuild your village with intention. Supriya and her husband actively requested her parents to relocate. The village doesn't always show up — sometimes you have to design it.Protect one routine anchor. No matter the continent, Samara's nap schedule stayed sacred. Consistency in one area can hold everything else together.Productivity looks different postpartum. Block your calendar for rest without apology. Supriya has been doing it since pregnancy — and credits it for her output, not despite it.Trust your gut over the timeline. She delayed her business launch by two and a half months because solo parenting demanded it. The business still happened.Resources & ReferencesVipassana meditation: dhamma.orgPostpartum mental health — If this episode brought something up for you, iCall India (9152987821) offers accessible counselling support.The productivity myth in motherhood — Also discussed in Episode 53 ft. Natasha Uppal, where the idea that productivity is "inherently patriarchal and capitalistic" was first raised on this show.About Supriya SharmaSupriya is an entrepreneur currently building in the health tourism space, helping people discover healing journeys and navigate medical travel globally. She also researches deep tech in healthcare, exploring what human health might look like 15 years from now. Before this, she led sustainability initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region at Procter & Gamble. She lives between Bangalore and the Bay Area with her husband Kunal and daughter Samara, and describes herself, on any given day, as "a zombie fueled by coffee — and extremely grateful."Follow Supriya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supriya_curocircleConnect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/supriyaa-sharmaa/💬 Join the Conversation🔔 Review & Subscribe:If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and family!💖 Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenthootwithneha/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parenthoot/☕ Support Us: https://buymeacoffee.com/gargneha Your support helps keep the show running.
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    1 時間 15 分
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