Little Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth
Little Fixes because life's a lot... and so are we.
A community to help you in Nurturing Yourself, Showing Up and Owning Your Story.
Hey sassy naari! whether you are 35 or 50, on Little Fixes® Podcast, you'll get doable ideas from approachable experts. We talk about personal growth, mental health, career and relationships. You’ll relate to everything we talk about- thode ideas, thode rants aur bahot sara food for thought.
On Little Fixes® Podcast, we focus on Us- you, me aur hum sab. Join me and my guests because We Get You so baatein hongi Dil Khol Ke.
Your host Maitri is a social media professional, a wife, a mother and a feminist.
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Episodes
216 episodes
Raising an Only Child: Urban Indian Parenting Myths & Truths ft. Child Psychologist Riddhi Doshi Patel
Parenting an only child in today’s urban India comes with its own mix of pride, pressure, and guilt.Are we over-involved? Are our kids missing out on social skills? Or are we giving them exactly what they need to thrive?In this ep...
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Episode 215
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38:00
Why We Need to Stop Chasing Balance- Rethinking Balance, Self-Care & Modern Womanhood
Some words used to lift us up- balance, self-care, having it all. Now? They mostly make us sigh.In this solo episode, Maitri talks about why it’s time to retire a few overused words from our modern vocabulary — the ones that started as i...
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Episode 214
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12:09
Why Women Self-Sabotage (and How to Finally Stop Doing It)
You know what you want- peace, growth, rest, maybe just one damn day without overthinking everything. So why do you keep getting in your own way?In this episode, I talk with executive life and wellness coach Sandhya Krishnan about the sn...
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Episode 213
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47:49
From Roommates to Lovers Again: Bringing Back Intimacy in Marriage
Ever feel like you and your partner have slipped into “roommates” mode — juggling schedules, chores, kids but forgetting how to really connect? You’re not alone.In this episode, we explore how to bring back emotional closeness, physical ...
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Episode 212
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39:10
Raising Readers Who Read for Pleasure: How Kids (and Adults) Benefit from Books Without Lessons
Reading isn’t supposed to feel like homework. Yet so many of us grew up with the idea that every children’s book should teach a lesson, carry a moral, or sneak in some “value”. The truth is that kids don’t need a lesson in every story. Sometime...
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Episode 211
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37:29
Mom Life Unfiltered: Adulting Struggles & Confessions No One Talks About
Do you ever feel like everyone else was handed a map for adulthood, and you missed the memo? This episode is for you. I pull back the curtain on the real, messy moments of modern adulting: the to-do lists that never end, the wardrobe full of cl...
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Episode 210
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13:29
Fatty Liver Without Alcohol? Here’s How to Improve Liver Health
Do you ever feel tired, bloated, or out of sync—and assume it's stress or hormones, but never consider your liver? In this episode, we bring you an enlightening conversation with Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Poonamm Kasat about liver heal...
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Episode 209
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35:58
Raising Focused Kids: A Children’s Author on Parenting Then vs Now
Parenting has changed dramatically across generations, from simpler childhoods with fewer distractions to today’s world of endless options. But what does that mean for our kids’ ability to focus, finish what they start, and truly pay attention?...
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Episode 208
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44:28
How to Heal PCOS at 35+ ft. Nutritionist Vidhi Chawla
PCOS isn’t just a “young woman’s issue”. Many women are diagnosed with PCOS after 35 or find their old symptoms from their 20s showing up in new ways. In this episode, I sit down with a PCOS nutritionist to talk about what PCOS looks like in yo...
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Episode 207
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39:37
Triggered? How Moms Can Heal Trauma & Regulate Their Nervous System
Motherhood can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes even triggering. If you’ve ever yelled at your child, shut down emotionally, or felt guilty for “not being enough,” this episode is for you.I’m joined by Manasi J- a therapist, ...
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Episode 206
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47:36
How to Spot Addiction in Your Loved One and Support Their Recovery
When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it can feel like you're walking on eggshells- worried, confused and unsure what to say or do. In this episode, we’re talking honestly about how to spot the early signs of addiction, what not t...
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Episode 205
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55:33
Why Fashion Is Political and What It Says About Women and Feminism ft. Anuja Mathur, Editor Popp Dapp
Fashion is not just about trends or shopping- it’s about power, identity, and how women are allowed to show up in the world. In this episode, we explore how fashion intersects with feminism: from body image and beauty standards to queer represe...
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Episode 204
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59:54
Why do I Feel Shame when I Look in the Mirror? Let’s Discuss Postpartum Bodies and Fitness
No one tells you that your body might still look pregnant weeks or even months after giving birth. Or that the pressure to "bounce back" can feel louder than your own intuition. In this candid conversation, Maitri sits down with a postpartum fi...
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Episode 203
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50:35
Are You in a Toxic Relationship? Here’s How to Know and What to Do
In this episode of Little Fixes, my guest breaks down the signs of toxic relationships, how they differ from abusive relationships, and the subtle ways emotional manipulation shows up. We talk about common toxic traits, why it’s hard to walk aw...
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Episode 202
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52:56
200 Episodes Later: What I’ve Learned About Women, Growth and Showing Up
201 episodes in, I’m hitting pause — not to look back with nostalgia, but to share what’s actually stayed with me.In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned about women, personal growth, and the quiet courage it tak...
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Episode 201
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15:24
How to Come Out of Burnout: Healing Through Travel
Feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or just a little lost in the noise? In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet magic of stepping away. My guest Richa Tiwari organizes women-only trips, and together we explore why taking a break without...
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Episode 200
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41:50
Not Perfect, Just Kinder: A Real Talk on Emotional Growth ft. Tenaz Cardoz of Kind Hearts Brigade
We’re talking about something the world always needs more of—kindness. But not in a preachy, Pinterest-quote way. My guest today actually builds kindness into her business. She creates products and services that quietly nudge people to...
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Episode 199
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47:05
Small Acts of Creativity for Women with Busy Lives ft. Rupambika Khandai of Twillostory
TW- this episode contains reference to suicide.Today’s episode is for every woman who has ever said, ‘I’m just not the creative type’ or maybe used to be, but somehow, between school runs, work stress, and laundry mountains, creativity g...
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Episode 198
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56:50
Why You’re Always Tired: The Surprising Link Between Gut Health, Diet and Ambition
We usually talk about diet in the context of weight loss or about what’s good for our health and what’s not. But let’s flip that today.Kya aapne kabhi socha hai ki jo hum khate hain, woh sirf humara body shape nahi humara mood, humari en...
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Episode 197
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57:59
How to Make Better Decisions by Living Consciously- For Working Moms Who Do It All ft. Bhavna Toor
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s running the show in most of our lives without us even realizing it: unconscious choices. Ever found yourself saying yes when you meant hell no? Or finishing the day wondering what you actually wanted?...
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Episode 196
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52:17
Living for Connections- How We Spent Summer Vacation with Family and Friends
This episode is all about my experiences during the summer holiday. We went to Jaipur and to NCR, stayed with friends, family and my mommy. This one month was a lesson in the importance of staying grounded and connected with the real world. Joi...
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Episode 195
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22:57
Every Woman Over 35 Needs to Know This About Her Body- Perimenopause, Fertility, Libido and Real Talk with Dr. Mahima Kak Nagpaul
You know how they say “age is just a number”? Try telling that to your hormones after 35. One day you’re thriving, and the next your period ghosts you, your back is hurting and you’re googling “what is perimenopause”. And maybe you still ...
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Episode 194
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50:24
How to Reclaim Yourself after Trauma ft. Author and Mindfulness Expert Puja Shah
Today’s episode is going to hit deep. We're diving into a gripping, emotional, and ultimately empowering story about sisterhood, survival, and reclaiming your voice. My guest is Puja Shah, author of the powerful novel- For My Sister. The book i...
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Episode 193
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30:14
How to Overcome Supermom Syndrome and Mom Guilt ft. Author Bhakti Mathur
When I was a new mom, I wanted to be a supermom like the ones portrayed in the media- 10 hands and doing something different and supposedly productive with each of them. I found it powerful without realizing that it was actually stressing me ou...
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Episode 192
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45:01
How Little Improvements Can Change Your Life- My Interview on Motivation Spark Podcast
This episode is a replay of my interview on Motivation Spark Podcast by Rohit Kokane. I was a guest on his podcast back in December and we had such an enriching conversation that I decided to share it on Little Fixes as well.We talk abou...
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Episode 191
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