Health and Fitness

Shaheena Kishnani

Sr. Associate, Marketing and PR Shaheena is a big believer in living your best life every day. She uses storytelling to voice out her thoughts and feelings. From her own nook filled with many empty cups of coffee and unread books, she hopes to bring a positive spin on talking about mental health, free of society’s judgment.

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You Are A Warrior

By / / Breaking Stereotypes, Diversity & Inclusivity, Health and Fitness
Who is Jobelle? How it All Started? Overcoming Her Challenges Where Jobelle is Now? Overview: Jobelle Ponta-oy, a stage 4 cancer amputee talks about her story of life and its struggles She trusts that God always has a plan and her faith keeps her strong She maintains strong relationships with people who lift her up  Being a part of Girl Power Talk reminds her to continue on; everything has a purpose. In Jobelle’s words, ‘Faith it until you make it’. …

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Fostering a Mentally Healthy Workplace The Importance of Supporting Employee Mental Health and Well-Being

Fostering a Mentally Healthy Workplace: The Importance of Supporting Employee Mental Health and Well-Being

By / / Employee Happiness, Health and Fitness, Well-Being
What is Mental Health? Discussing one’s health at work can be tricky. Being asked about or asking about personal information can be seen as discriminatory. Employers might have second thoughts about awarding a promotion or more responsibility to someone seen as possibly “not up to it”, and co-workers with ulterior motives could spread rumours about their peers’ performance and suitability for advancing up the ladder or keeping their current position. However, having discussions about our mental health at work is important because …

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Addressing the Healthcare Crisis: The Dire Need for Doctors in Uganda

By / / Girl Power USA, Health and Fitness, Social Impact
Fund A Future Doctor In Uganda Consequences of Doctor Scarcity in Uganda Integrating Social Impact and Medicine Future Prospects of a Young Dreamer Overview: Uganda has been facing a significant healthcare crisis due to a shortage of doctors. Lack of access of medical care in remote areas has led to significant consequences for the population. Integration of social impact to provide quality education in medicine can improve access to healthcare services. Quality and accessible healthcare is a basic necessity for …

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Transforming Pain and Heartbreak Into Advocacy: Geetha Balagopal

By / / Health and Fitness, People We Admire, Well-Being
A Tribute to Priya Priya's story Our Mindset vs. Mental Health Priya's Message The Rising Suicide Statistics Rising From Mental Health Issues Overview People who decide to end their lives are in immense pain. Suicide is a permanent outcome of a decision of a tortured mind. Mental illness is difficult because it’s like fighting a battle that your mind convinces you is not actually happening. People facing suicidal depression or bipolar disorder or anxiety deserve to navigate their illnesses with …

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Manvi Tiwari: A Young Mental Health Activist; Finding the Silver Lining

By / / Health and Fitness, People We Admire, Young Voices
About Manvi Tiwari Spreading Awareness About OCD Overview Oftentimes, we fail to acknowledge our own illnesses because we have simply never been taught about mental health. Societal parameters are set to define what qualifies as a mental health issue, which is often at its worst stage. We need to address that mental health is about something more than disorders. It isn’t just depression or OCD, but it is your mental state of well-being. Manvi Tiwari beautifully elaborates her story of fighting …

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Rethinking Nutrition: Tolulope Aina’s Journey of Revolutionizing Agriculture

By / / Health and Fitness, People We Admire, Technology
About Tolulope Aina Choosing Agriculture Journey in the Patriarchal World Advice to Young Leaders Tolulope Aina talks about her remarkable journey of transforming agriculture and the way people look at nutrition through Tolulope Foods and Agro Learn. I grew up in the city of Lagos in Nigeria and I was an only child before my younger brother came along. That experience reflected in my personality and made me an introvert with a penchant for responsibility. When I was in high school …

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Advocating Holistic Health and Sustainability: Soumya Ganapathy

By / / Health and Fitness, People We Admire, Social Impact
Growing Up in Mixed Cultures Interest in Medicine Seeking Inspiration and Being Sustainable When I was young, I felt like I was carrying two worlds within myself—my Indian heritage and the Western culture that I was growing up in. There were many times that I felt like an outsider. I was picked on a lot but that made me empathetic towards others facing discrimination. At times it was tough, but those experiences made me who I am. I believe that …

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Debunking Heteronormativity: Dr. Varuna Srinivasan – Educator, Sexologist and Gender Justice Activist

By / / Health and Fitness, LGBTQIA+, People We Admire
About Varuna Srinivasan Journey to Acceptance Overview Bisexual individuals are often considered “confused” which is not true. Sometimes in order to find yourself, you have to step outside of your comfort zone and explore all that's out there. Intersectionality allows us to include everyone in the conversation and helps each of us first accept and then celebrate who we are. It is difficult but important to take care of your mental health.  “I found happiness when I accepted myself.” I …

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Healthy & Hassle – Free Menstrual Care With the Pink Box: Sanjana Pai

By / / Entrepreneurship, Health and Fitness, People We Admire
Inspiration Behind The Pink Box Menstrual Care With The Pink Box Like many young people, I was often asked “where do you see yourself in five years?” – And much to everyone’s surprise, I actually had an answer for it: I will create a business that caters to women and supports their well-being. I initially wanted to start a merchandise line specializing in quirky female fashion, but I soon realized that the market was saturated and the barriers to entry …

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