🎙️ In this episode of Ask Bhavana, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Wendler (@SocialSkillsVideos)—an autistic psychologist, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker—to explore neurodiversity, social connection, and leadership.

Diagnosed with autism before high school, Dan transformed his struggles with social interactions into a lifelong mission to help others. Through his books Improve Your Social Skills and Neurodiversity and the Myth of Normal, along with his platforms ImproveYourSocialSkills.com and MarketingForTherapists.org, he has empowered thousands to navigate friendships, relationships, and careers with confidence.

🔹 What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ How social skills can be learned and improved
✅ The importance of inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals
✅ Practical advice for caregivers supporting autistic individuals
✅ How to overcome fear of rejection and build meaningful friendships

🌟 About Dr. Daniel Wendler
Dr. Daniel Wendler is an autistic clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker, dedicated to helping people build stronger, more meaningful social connections. Diagnosed with autism before high school, he faced immense social challenges but taught himself social skills like a foreign language, eventually turning his personal journey into a mission to help others.

📢 Connect with Dan Weldner :📘 Books:Improve Your Social Skills, Level Up Your Social Life, Neurodiversity and the Myth of Normal
🎤 TEDx Talk (2018):What Being Autistic Taught Me About Being Human
🌐 Website:www.danielwendler.com
📩 Substack:writing.danielwendler.com
📺 YouTube:@SocialSkillsVideos
🔗 LinkedIn:Daniel Wendler📢 Follow Bhavana Healing:
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In this episode of Ask Bhavana, we sit down with Aarti Ahuja, a psychologist, mental health advocate, and COO of the Burn Healing Foundation. She is also the co-founder of Tatava, a platform dedicated to mental health awareness and holistic well-being.

Through this insightful conversation, Aarti shares her personal journey as a late-diagnosed dyslexic and ADHD individual, the challenges mental health professionals face, and how she balances authenticity with professionalism in her practice. She also discusses her work with burn survivors and the importance of emotional boundaries in therapy.

🚀 What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ How personal experiences shape mental health professionals
✅ The challenges of balancing authenticity and professionalism
✅ Why emotional boundaries are crucial in therapy
✅ Common myths about psychologists—debunked!
✅ How Tatava and the Burn Healing Foundation are making an impact

Aarti Ahuja is an independent practicing psychologist with expertise in stress and anxiety management, relationship counseling, and trauma healing. She serves as the Chief Operating Officer at the Burn Healing Foundation, where she supports burn survivors through mental health and post-trauma rehabilitation. Additionally, she co-founded Tatava, a mental wellness platform that promotes self-awareness and psychological well-being.

Through her work, Aarti is committed to bridging the gap between mental health awareness and accessibility, helping individuals navigate their challenges while maintaining professional resilience.

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📩 Email: podcast@bhavanahealing.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavana.healing
🔗 LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/bhavanahealing

▶️ YouTubeChannel:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BhavanaHealing

📢 Connect with Aarti Ahuja & Her Work:
🌐 Tatava: www.tatavastudio.com
🌐 Burn Healing Foundation: www.burnhealingfoundation.com
🔗 LinkedIn (Aarti Ahuja): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarti-ahuja-73947b42/

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In this episode of Ask Bhavana, we sit down with Divya Shah, the founder of Vinyasa Health, a practice management software designed specifically for therapists and psychologists.

Through this insightful conversation, Divya shares her personal journey as a therapy client, the challenges mental health professionals face, and how Vinyasa Health is streamlining their administrative workload, allowing them to focus on what truly matters—healing their clients.

🚀 What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ How Vinyasa Health supports mental health professionals
✅ The importance of practice management in therapy
✅ Challenges therapists face & how technology can help
✅ Insights into building a mental health startup in India

Divya Shah is the founder of Vinyasa Health, a practice management software designed to empower therapists and psychologists by simplifying their administrative workload. Her mission is to help mental health professionals focus on what truly matters—healing their clients.

Divya’s journey into the mental health space is deeply personal. Starting at the age of 8, she endured seven years of abuse, a traumatic experience that took a toll on both her mental and physical health. Seeking help, she underwent eight years of therapy, which not only transformed her life but also gave her firsthand insight into the challenges therapists face—burnout, overwhelming admin work, and financial instability.

Determined to create a solution, she founded Vinyasa Health, a therapist-first platform that helps mental health professionals streamline their practice, set healthy boundaries, and build sustainable careers. Today, Divya is a mental health advocate and changemaker, using technology to transform the mental health industry and support those who dedicate their lives to helping others.

▶️ YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@BhavanaHealing

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🌐 Website: https://www.bhavanahealing.com/
📩 Email: podcast@bhavanahealing.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavana.healing
🔗 LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/bhavanahealing

📢 Connect with Divya Shah & Vinyasa Health:
🌐 Vinyasa Health Website: https://vinyasahealth.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinyasa_health
🔗 LinkedIn (Divya Shah): https://www.linkedin.com/in/divyashah23/
🔗 LinkedIn (Vinyasa Health): https://www.linkedin.com/company/vinyasa-health/

In this episode of Ask Bhavana, host Ruchi Parekh speaks with Sudhasri Panigrahi, a seasoned mental health counselor with over seven years of experience working with diverse populations, including adolescents, adults, and refugees. Sudhasri shares her insights on the importance of mental health care, cultural differences in its perception, and the role of therapy in building resilience and self-acceptance.

Key topics include:

✔️ The emotional and psychological impact of communication disorders

✔️ The role of safe spaces in therapy

✔️ Mindfulness as a tool for mental resilience

✔️ Understanding the difference between fear and anxiety

✔️ Why mental health is important for everyone, not just those with mental illness

Join us for a meaningful conversation that highlights the connection between therapy, neurodiversity, and mental well-being.

Listen now and take the first step towards a healthier mindset!

For mental health support, visit Bhavana Healing today.

https://www.bhavanahealing.com/

In this episode of Beyond the Label, host Athul Raj dives deep into the world of mental health with guest Yudhajit Roychowdhury, a Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. Joseph University, Bangalore. Together, they explore the role of diagnostic labels in mental health, emphasizing that labels like ADHD and depression are tools for understanding and treatment, not definitions of an individual's identity.

Yudhajit shares his inspiring journey into the mental health profession and sheds light on the importance of early intervention, the dangers of self-diagnosis, and how a strength-based approach in therapy can empower individuals. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand mental health more holistically and move beyond the stigma of labels.

Tune in to gain insights on:

• The role of diagnostic labels in therapy.
• The importance of seeking professional help early.
• Debunking common myths about mental health.
• Viewing mental health conditions with a strength-based perspective.

Don’t let labels define you—discover a path toward better mental health.

If you're struggling with mental health challenges, Bhavana Healing is here to help. We provide accessible and compassionate counseling services to guide you through your mental health journey. Learn more and reach out to us here https://www.bhavanahealing.com/

Connect with Yudhajit Roychowdhury:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yudhajitroychowdhury/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/yudhandpeace?igsh=ZXdrcDA3dzBwNDJp

Listen now and join the movement toward a more compassionate understanding of mental health.