Mental Health

Holding Others While Holding Ourselves

What are the often unspoken emotional and mental tolls of always holding space for others? How do young leaders balance care for communities with care for the self, especially when working within and alongside marginalized identities? In this episode of Learning by Leading, Shubhangani, Joshua,  Aindriya and Harshita dive into the emotional labor of care, the risk of burnout, and the urgent need to reimagine leadership with rest, empathy, and vulnerability at its core. 🎧 This episode is recorded in English. Learning by Leading is a podcast mini-series by Gender at Work India (G@WI) and cohort members of the Feminist Youth Leadership Programme (FYLP), co-created as part of an effort to reimagine leadership from the ground up. Stay tuned for more episodes!

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Mobilising on the Margins: Building Collective Power

What if mental health is not just an individual concern, but a political, constitutional, and collective issue? What does it take to build trust, care, and solidarity within communities that face systemic barriers and are perpetually pushed to the margins? In this powerful episode, youth leaders Mubshira, Sintu, Sonali, and Suraj reflect on what it takes to organise in the face of adversity, build networks of support, and begin conversations around mental health and self care where vocabulary often falls short. This episode has been recorded in Hindi. This episode is part of the Learning by Leading podcast series by G@WI and cohort members of the Feminist Youth Leadership Programme (FYLP). Stay tuned for more episodes!

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On Neurodivergence and Mental Health

How does neurodivergence affect one’s everyday experiences? How does one navigate life and leadership as a neurodivergent person? Adrija, Munazah, and Soumya share their personal reflections on navigating mental health and related challenges. This episode is part of the Learning by Leading podcast mini-series by G@WI and cohort members of the Feminist Youth Leadership Programme (FYLP). Stay tuned for more episodes!

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