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The Mommy Mix Tape

The Mommy Mix Tape

By: Priya Mathews / Bakul Dua
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 So much of who we are as individuals is stripped and then enriched by parenthood. A singular purpose with transcending universality. For most mothers there are so many silences that deserve to be held together and vocalised in safe spaces free of judgment. The Mommy mixtape is a compilation of voices from mums who are still figuring things out. No advice, no sermons, just mothers bearing witness to each others journeys and taking solace from stories that we all can relate to in some measure. Two psychologist moms and a stay at home mum come together to put forth alternative narratives on being a mum. The podcast is an attempt to initiate conversations around motherhood and maternal metal health by presenting perspectives from mums who are winging it and winning.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships
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  • Episode 18 - The Mommy Mix Tape With Dr. Ritushree

    Episode 18 - The Mommy Mix Tape With Dr. Ritushree
    Dec 31 2025

    Parenting today often feels crowded with rules, labels, and absolutes, but there is no one-size-fits-all childhood—and there never was.

    In this episode of The Mommy Mixtape, we’re joined by Dr. Ritu Shree to talk about play as a way of being, surrendering to the process, and resisting rigid narratives around parenting and development. We explore what a good enough childhood really means, how movement and stillness can coexist, and why chaos is often part of growth.

    We also remind ourselves that parents are neuroplastic too—that maybe you already know enough, and learning to trust your innate strengths can make life feel a little easier.

    This conversation invites us to look at our children with wonder, not worry and perhaps, to do the same for ourselves.

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    Useful Resources:

    1. Dr. Ritu Shree on Instagram. 2. The Moving Child I: Supporting Early Development Through Movement. 3. General Theory Of Love: Moral Virtues and Commercial Interests.

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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • Episode 17 - The Mommy Mix Tape With Aranyani Bhargav

    Episode 17 - The Mommy Mix Tape With Aranyani Bhargav
    Aug 28 2025
    Becoming a mother changes you in ways that are both subtle and profound. Some parts of who you are shift, while others remain your strongest anchor. For a dancer— whose art is rooted in the experience of living through the body—choosing to have a child is one of the most powerful decisions she can make. Dancers speak of a heightened awareness of their body, of a deeper connection than most to movement and presence. During pregnancy, this awareness and the deeper connection come alive. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Aranyani Bhargav—dancer, educator, and activist—who shares how motherhood has reshaped her practice, redefined her art, and expanded her perspective on teaching, activism, and what it truly means to inhabit the body. Useful Resources: Aranyani Bhargav on Instagram.Aranyani Bhargav, the Bharatnatyam performer on Instagram.Vyuti Dance Company on Instagram and Facebook and YouTube.Instagram, Facebook and YouTube pages for Re-Cognising Dance, A space for learning and dialogue on Indian dance.Instagram and Facebook pages for IDGC, A collective of artists and humans in solidarity with the suffering children in GazaSome of Aranyani’s dance performances:Natyarambha, Dancing while pregnant, Questioning Frontality/Changing Body Excerpts feat. Shabana AzmiDancing while pregnant, Questioning Frontality/Changing Body Excerpts feat. Dr. Urmimala SarkarDancing while pregnant, Questioning Frontality/Changing Body Excerpts feat. Avinash Pasricha and Akhil WableThe Endless MindLori LOCKDOWNATYAM: A Day in Quarantine Light Room Bookstore, Bangalore Zen Shorts (a Stillwater and Friends Book) - Jon J. Muth Zen Ghosts (A Stillwater and Friends Book) - Jon J. Muth Zen Happiness - Jon J. Muth Stillwater - Apple TV Gigantosaurus, TV Show Ratatouille Moana Call to Action: IDGC's appeal to speak up for Gaza's children Link to Aranyani’s performance in New Delhi for the 31st of August 2025 Find us on Instagram: Priya, Bakul , The Mommy Mix Tape
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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • Episode 16 - The Mommy Mix Tape With Kavita Nehemiah

    Episode 16 - The Mommy Mix Tape With Kavita Nehemiah
    Jul 10 2025

    Motherhood often begins with hope—with dreams, plans, and the growing anticipation of new life. As the bump grows, so does a deep and quiet sense of responsibility. But for 1 in 4 pregnancies, that journey ends in loss.

    It’s a kind of grief few talk about—a heartbreak that often has no ceremony, no ritual, and no shared mourning. Bereaved parents are left to grieve alone, their pain invisible to the world.

    Today on the show, we meet Kavita Nehemiah—a mother who has turned her loss into a collective healing experience. Through her work, she’s creating spaces and communities where loss mothers can gather, be witnessed, and find strength in each other.

    Useful Resources: 1. Kavita's personal story of loss. 2. After Baby Loss Blog. 3. After Baby Loss on Instagram. 4. Kavita Nehemiah on Instagram. 5. Kavita and Dhruv's current Favourite book set. 6. Funky Rainbow Book Store. 7. Lightroom BookStore. 8. The Grand Chapati Contest - Asha Nehemiah. 9. The Mystery Of The Secret Hair Oil - Asha Nehemiah. 10. Meddling Mooli and the Blue-Legged Alien - Asha Nehemiah. 11. Trouble With Magic - Asha Nehemiah.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
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