Episodes

The past 2 years have witnessed disruption on an almost unprecedented scale. In this episode, Julie Taparia shares her insights on Vedic Astrology, a school of thought that may provide context to these turbulent times. Julie has studied Vedic Astrology extensively for over 13 years, and under the guidance of Pt. Sanjay Rath’s, 6-year Parasara Jyotisa Course. Her astrology passion has allowed her to work closely with Anita Dongre, a top fashion house in NYC, the United Nations, and collaborated ...

Vijay Nallawala is an entrepreneur, author, and mental health advocate. In 2013, he launched Bipolar India as an online portal and community to help those suffering from mental illness. He also authored A Bipolar's Journey: From Torment to Fulfillment, which details his struggles and ultimate triumphs after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2003. In this episode, Mr. Nallawala speaks with Nikhil about his journey, and the state of mental health in India. For more information about Vija...

Keisha Nicole is the host and producer of The Oh Hell No Podcast and the Side Talk Podcast. The podcasts allow her to share stories of passion, purpose and struggle with the hopes of helping people to push past their fears to move into their next stage of life with awareness, passion and intent. Keisha's goal is to empower people to step outside of their comfort zone and try that thing that they have always wanted to try or do. In this episode, Shelly discusses with Keisha the triumphs and stru...

Amy B. Scher is the bestselling author of This Is How I Save My Life and three other books. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Good Morning America, CNN, and many more outlets. As a sought-after editor and marketing strategist, she has helped Harley-Davidson, Thrillist, and others—create "quality content that pops." After surviving a decade of chronic illness and making a complete recovery, Amy spends her time writing, traveling, and relaxing. In this episode, Amy speaks with ...

Shelly Sood conducted a discussion on holistic healing with Dr. Sheila Patel. In addition to being a a board-certified family physician, Dr. Patel is Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Chopra Global - a modern healthcare company positioned at the intersection of science and spirituality,” founded by renowned healthcare expert Dr. Deepak Chopra.

Jo Bevilacqua is the multi-award-winning founder of Hallmark Carpets and Flooring, Serenity Loves and Jo Bevilacqua Mentoring. She is also a wife and a mother of two beautiful girls. Jo works with business owners to help them grow profitable and productive businesses. She tries to live and breathe the advice she gives in her best-selling book No Longer Last on the List and encourages you, like the mentor and friend she is, to stop putting your dreams off until tomorrow and start working on them...

Sujata Day is a "triple threat:" she wrote, directed, and starred in Definition Please, now available on Netflix. Set in Greensburg, PA, the film takes a uniquely raw, unflinching, and at times comedic look at mental health issues in the South Asian community In this episode, Shelly and Nikhil speak with Sujata about the motivations behind Definition Please, mental illness in the South Asian community, and what's next for the talented filmmaker and actress. For more information: Sujata Day - ...

Dr. Jyothsna S. Bhat, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and mental health advocate specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, and stress management. She is a featured contributor on Psychology Today, and runs a practice based out of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Nikhil spoke with Dr. Bhat about the impact of mental health on South Asian communities - both in the United States and abroad. They discuss numerous issues, including the "model minority m...

Melissa Bright is the host of The Bright Side Podcast, in which she and her guests "navigate and discuss people's successful journeys to happiness." She spoke with Shelly and Nikhil about their journey in getting to the root of Nikhil's mental illness five years ago. After a harrowing journey, involving near dissolution of her marriage of 15 years, Shelly discovered the unparallaled joy of helping to saving a life. This informed her decision to launch a thriving healthcare practice that helps p...

Ben Fuchs is the host of The Bright Side syndicated radio program. He is a pharmacist, nutritionist and skin care chemist with more than 30 years of experience, most notably his launch of the Truth Treatment Systems™ line of skin care products. In this episode, Shelly's husband Nikhil speaks with Ben about techniques that have been effective in managing bipolar disorder. These include meditation, mindfulness, metacognition, and regular exercise. Ben and Nikhil speak about the importance of the ...

Frankie Boyer is the host of The Frankie Boyer Radio Show, carried on BizTalkRadio. She is an impassioned voice for folks seeking information on traditional and alternative approaches to lifestyle, healthcare and wellbeing. Five days a week, Frankie speaks to experts to educate listeners on taking personal responsibility for their own health and graceful aging. Through engaging dialogue with Dr. Andrew Weil, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, and thousands of other gurus Frankie seeks to explore effecti...

This interview is a follow up to Shelly Sood's discussion with Shep Cohen (host of WDVR's The World of Work radio program). In this episode, Shelly's husband Nikhil talks about his experience with bipolar disorder, his family relationships, and what has helped him to better manage this illness. To learn more about the Untether Your Life platform, please visit shellysood.com.

Quantum healing is a holistic approach to health that appeals to folks looking for alternative approaches to mind, body, and soul care. In this episode, Shelly Sood speaks with Dr. Motherella and Walker, experts in this discipline. They touch on neuroplasticity, cellular vitality, and the role of authenticity in healing. To learn more about Motherella and Walker, please visit drmotherella.com or avatararmory.com. Learn more about Shelly Sood at shellysood.com.

Mary Jane Popp is the host of Poppoff, a fast-paced magazine radio show hosted on the KAHI radio network in Sacramento, California. The energetic and upbeat host is dedicated to keeping her listeners on the cutting edge of today’s hot button issues. In this episode, Shelly speaks with Mary Jane about what it means—as a mother of three, a wife, an entrepreneur, and author—to “have it all.” They discuss her four tips in achieving this elusive goal, as well as the past, present, and future for her...

Frankie Boyer is the host of The Frankie Boyer Radio Show, carried on WADK Newport, WCRN 830 Worcester, and other stations. She is an impassioned voice for folks seeking information on traditional and alternative approaches to lifestyle, healthcare and wellbeing. Five days a week, Frankie speaks to experts to educate listeners on taking personal responsibility for their own health and graceful aging. Through engaging dialogue with Dr. Andrew Weil, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, and thousands of oth...

Rob Nobrega is host of the Conversations with Rob podcast, carried on 20 radio stations throughout the country. He interviews guests from all walks of life, with amazing stories to tell about climate change, mental health, politics, and myriad other issues. Previous guests include hedge fund manager and 2020 presidential candidate Tom Steyer. In this episode, Shelly Sood speaks with Rob about what shaped her journey in launching a thriving health care company and the comprehensive Untether Your...

Divya Parekh is an internationally-known business coach and speaker, best-selling author, and head of The DP Coaching Group. She speaks with entrepreneurs and corporate leaders on her radio show ⁠Beyond Confidence⁠, carried on W4WN radio. In this episode, Shelly speaks with Divya about how she essentially saved her husband’s life by helping him tackle his mental health issues. This transformative experience informed the launch of a thriving health care business, along with the upcoming book Unt...

Shep Cohen is the host of The World of Work, on New Jersey radio station WDVR. For more than 20 years, he's interviewed entrepreneurs, authors, celebrities, and other noteworthy figures about their unique journeys. Previous guests include presidential candidate / entrepreneur Andrew Yang, and the late legendary comedian Carl Reiner. In this episode of The World of Work, Shep interviews Shelly about her mission to get her husband help for his issues with mental illness. This experience led her t...

Ben Fuchs is the host of The Bright Side syndicated radio program. He is a pharmacist, nutritionist and skin care chemist with more than 30 years of experience, most notably his launch of the Truth Treatment Systems™ line of skin care products. Shelly speaks with Ben about her experience as an entrepreneur, wife, and mother of 3. Her husband of 15 years struggled with undiagnosed mental health issues that wreaked havoc on her family. In this talk, she shares lessons learned, and how they inform...