Episodes 59
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

Often we share what brings us joy. We talk about our wins and our highs. We glory in awards and titles and we look into the mirror every morning and wonder, why you look the way you do? Why are you feeling so sad/ lonely/ alone? What is your identity? Why can you not be "NORMAL"? So many, many whys ... and so often, we have no answers to them! I am Cdr Bimal Raj (retd.), ex-Indian Navy, Trained Coach, and father to a teenager, and this is my Podcast where I share my thoughts on topics that are considered taboo...from gender identity to menstruation, we discuss it all in an inclusive manner.

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Recent Episodes

S1E58 Do you have a 3 AM friend?

Apr 02, 2026 18m

This episode is about the friendships that quietly shape your life. The ones who stay, the ones who drift, and the loneliness we don’t talk about enough. It’s about growing up, growing apart, and…

S1E56 Who are you without the applause?

Feb 26, 2026 8m

You call it ambition. Responsibility. Being mature. But what if your discipline, your silence, your constant need to get it right have been driven by one quiet fear — losing approval? What if the…

S1E57 Is the self-love culture making us fragile?

Jan 29, 2026 6m

Self-love was meant to heal us.Somewhere along the way, it changed us.This conversation explores a shift most people sense but rarely question. How is the new self-love culture quietly shaping how we…

S1E56 What is Enough?

Jan 08, 2026 9m

We spend so much of our lives chasing more... more money, more success, more certainty. We feel that once we reach a certain point, life will finally feel settled. But what if the real question was…

S1E55 Parenting - Where Love Outlives Logic!

Oct 27, 2025 13m

What do a street dog, a tired father, and a penguin in -60° have in common?This episode isn’t just about parenting — it’s about the kind of love that doesn’t need words, rewards, or even recognition.…

S1E56 The Respect Paradox

Sep 11, 2025 7m

We spend so much of our lives chasing respect from others — only to lose respect for ourselves in the process.This episode dives deep into the paradox of respect.If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard,…

What if your whole life was a mistake?

Jul 29, 2025 15m

What if you’ve been living someone else’s dream?What if your success feels empty?What if your truth has been buried beneath roles, routines, and fear?Are you really living… or just surviving?And if…

S1E52 Self Love is Great But Do You Even Like You?

Jul 10, 2025 11m

You’ve tried loving yourself — but something still feels off.Maybe… it’s because you skipped the most important step.In this gentle, heart-opening episode, discover why self-love fails without…

From Smoke to Strength with Col Arun Iyer

Jun 26, 2025 39m

Awkward Talks launches its powerful new segment, "Veteran’s Talk", where veterans break the silence on topics that matter.In this opening episode, Col Arun Iyer—a decorated Special Forces officer,…

S1E50 Still Rising - The Power of Women over 40

Jun 10, 2025 14m

40 plus is a time of transition, especially for women. They undergo changes physiologically, mentally, emotionally. Often, society marginalizes them, pushing them to feel neglected, unwanted,…

S1E57 Guardians of the Nation : The Power & Pride of the Indian Armed Forces

May 09, 2025 16m

I’m a proud veteran, and this podcast is my tribute to the greatest force in the world — The Indian Armed Forces.I take you on a fact-driven journey through the evolution, strength, and spirit of our…

S1E55 Live-in Relationships in India

Mar 29, 2025 17m

We keep hearing about live in partners getting murdered. Naturally it's easy to form opinions about "this kind" of relationships especially in India.Have you ever tried to find out the nuances of it?…

S1E52 Rethinking Virginity & Premarital Sex in Modern India

Jan 08, 2025 16m

Some conversations are awkward, but they’re the ones we need to have. This episode dives into a topic we usually avoid. Maybe it's time to challenge norms and force us to rethink what we’ve been…

S1E52 Yes, Money Can Buy Happiness!

Nov 21, 2024 12m

Well, I have been told so many times that money cannot buy happiness. Instead of carrying it through my life, I decided to question it. Is it really true that money cannot buy happiness? Listen to…

S1E51 Sharenting - How Parents Put Their Child At Risk!

Oct 03, 2024 18m

It is rightly said... "The road to hell is paved with good intentions". Sharenting is a classic proof of this statements. In our eagerness to share about our kids and their achievements and…

S1E48 Breaking the Reel - Women in Entertainment!

Sep 12, 2024 20m

Should women be in entertainment industry? Why not! Right? Behind the glitz and glamour, there is also a dark side. This episode draws inspiration from the "Justice Hema Committee Report" that has…

S1E45 Sibling Rivalry - The Silent War at Home

Jul 11, 2024 19m

In this episode, we journey through the painful topic of sibling rivalry. We will explore the hidden battles, the lifelong impacts, and the journey toward healing. Let's uncover the roots of our…

S1E42 Decoding Scapegoating

Jun 13, 2024 15m

Join us as we explore how this age-old practice of unfairly blaming individuals manifests in our professional and personal lives. From the new guy at work to the youngest sibling at home, no one is…

S1E42 Breaking the Silence on Adult-Onset Trauma

May 23, 2024 16m

I am a coach and a good one. I help people process their childhood traumas and other difficult experiences that they may have experienced in their lives. Even I did not realize that I have been…

S1E40 Time to Re-think "Beta Shaadi Karlo (Get Married)"?

May 02, 2024 14m

Beta, Shaadi Karlo Such a standard line is it right? Once someone reaches a 'marriageable age', the society and uncles and aunties falls over themselves to get people married. But let us think, does…

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