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  • Navigating Mental Health & Relationships ft. Ira Khan

    Navigating Mental Health & Relationships ft. Ira Khan
    2025/02/01
    How does your mental health affect your relationships? What’s it like to have a partner who suffers from a mental illness? And how can we support each other, balancing mental health issues and personal needs? In this candid episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas and Ira Khan, founder of the Agatsu Foundation, explore emotional resilience, self-awareness, and navigating vulnerability. Ira also talks about her personal experience navigating her clinical depression with her partner and what steps one can take to ensure healthy communication. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform! #LoveMatters

    HELP IS A CALL AWAY
    MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE NUMBERS

    AASRA
    Contact: 9820466726
    Email: aasrahelpline@yahoo.com
    Timings: 24x7
    Languages: English, Hindi

    Snehi
    Contact: 9582208181
    Email: snehi.india@gmail.com
    Timings: 10am - 10pm, all days
    Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

    Fortis MentalHealth
    Contact: 8376804102
    Timings: 24x7; All days
    Languages: Achiku, Assamese, Bengali, Dogri, English, Gujarati,
    Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi,
    Rajasthani, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu

    Connecting NGO
    Contact: 9922004305, 9922001122
    Email: distressmailsconnecting@gmail.com
    Timings: 12pm - 8pm; All days
    Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

    Vandrevala Foundation
    Contact: 18602662345
    Email: help@vandrevalafoundation.com
    Timings: 24x7
    Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and English

    Find the resources mentioned in our episode at: https://www.agatsufoundation.org/

    Credits:

    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/reels/?hl=en

    Ira Khan’s Instagram:
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/khan.ira/?hl=en


    Agastu Foundation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agatsufoundation/?hl=en

    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
    Charulata Biswas (IE)

    Researcher & Editor
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Video Editor:
    Meetesh Dixit (IE)

    Audio Editor
    Suresh Pawar (IE)

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com

    Get in touch: lovematters@dw.com
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    49 分
  • Breaking Boundaries: Gender, Identity & Authenticity ft. Aroh Akunth

    Breaking Boundaries: Gender, Identity & Authenticity ft. Aroh Akunth
    2025/01/18
    How do societal expectations shape who we are? In this powerful episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas and Writer and Curator, Aroh Akunth explore gender, identity, and breaking free from labels. Learn how to embrace your authentic self while navigating societal pressures. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform!


    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=en

    Aroh Akunth’s Social handles:
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arohakunth/?hl=en

    Credits:

    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
    Charulata Biswas (IE)

    Researcher and Editor
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Camera (DW):
    Christian Dransfeld
    Ralph Meiling
    Marek Neumann-Schönwetter

    Sound (DW):
    Tabea Senne

    Video Editor:
    Meetesh Dixit (IE)

    Audio Editor
    Suresh Pawar (IE)

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com

    Get in touch: lovematters@dw.com
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    42 分
  • Sexless Relationships: How much sex is enough? ft. Seema Anand

    Sexless Relationships: How much sex is enough? ft. Seema Anand
    2024/12/21
    Is sexual dissatisfaction in long-term relationships inevitable? In this episode of Love Matters, Storyteller and Mythologist Seema Anand and Leeza Mangaldas tackle the challenges of sexless marriages, sexual shame, and rebuilding intimacy. Discover practical advice on communication, redefining pleasure, and keeping the spark alive. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform!

    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=en

    Seema Anand’s Instagram:
    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seemaanandstorytelling/?hl=en

    Credits:

    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Charulata Biswas (IE)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

    Researcher & Editor:
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Audio Editor:
    Suresh Pawar(IE)

    Seema Anand Photo Credit
    Sujata Setia of @butnaturalphotography

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.comGet in touch lovematters@dw.com
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    53 分
  • Who Pays the Bill? Exploring Gender, Money & Relationships ft. Nikhil Taneja

    Who Pays the Bill? Exploring Gender, Money & Relationships ft. Nikhil Taneja
    2024/12/07
    How do traditional gender roles around money impact modern relationships? In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas and Nikhil Taneja discuss navigating finances in partnerships, breaking patriarchal norms, and embracing equality in love. From splitting bills to addressing societal pressures, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone rethinking relationship dynamics. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform!

    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=en

    Nikhil Taneja’s Social handles:
    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/tanejamainhoon?igsh=MXZxbzk2eDF0emQ2Nw==X- https://x.com/tanejamainhoon?s=21

    Credits:

    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Charulata Biswas (IE)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

    Researcher & Editor:
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Audio Editor:
    Suresh Pawar(IE)

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com

    Get in touch lovematters@dw.com
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    59 分
  • Reclaiming The Body Through Cancer ft. Karuna Ezara Parikh

    Reclaiming The Body Through Cancer ft. Karuna Ezara Parikh
    2024/11/23
    In this episode of Love Matters, host Leeza Mangaldas welcomes writer Karuna Ezara Parikh for an intimate conversation about a woman’s relationship with her body. Known for her acclaimed works, including The Heart Asks Pleasure First, Karuna shares her deeply personal journey, from navigating the pressures of the media’s gaze to being diagnosed with lung cancer. Together, they discuss self-care, societal expectations, and reclaiming agency over one’s body. Karuna also reflects on how her diagnosis reshaped her perspective on health, beauty, and life itself. This heartfelt episode offers insights and inspiration for anyone seeking to redefine their relationship with themselves.

    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/

    Karuna Ezara Parikh's Social handles:
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karunaezara/
    X- https://x.com/karunaparikh

    Credits:

    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Charulata Biswas (IE)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

    Researcher & Editor:
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Audio Editor:
    Suresh Pawar (IE)

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com

    Get in touch lovematters@dw.com
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    52 分
  • How Astrology Can Help You Find Love & Yourself ft. Zohra Shakti

    How Astrology Can Help You Find Love & Yourself ft. Zohra Shakti
    2024/11/11
    Unlock love's cosmic secrets and discover how astrology, numerology, tarot and cosmic intuition shape relationships and your own existence. Love Matters host Leeza Mangaldas and astrologer Zohra Shakti explore divination's insights into love, self-discovery and modern relationships. Watch this episode for an enlightening cosmic journey.

    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/

    Zohra Shakti's Social handles:
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/woodstock_witch/
    Website: https://www.woodstockwitch.com/

    Credits:

    Produced by:

    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Charulata Biswas (IE)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

    Researcher & Editor:

    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Audio Editor:

    Suresh Pawar (IE)

    Project Manager:

    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:

    Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com
    Get in touch: lovematters@dw.com
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    52 分
  • Trailer - Love Matters With Leeza Mangaldas

    Trailer - Love Matters With Leeza Mangaldas
    2024/11/04
    Love Matters is back!
    Listen to all the episodes of your favourite podcast now!

    Love Matters is a podcast produced by The Indian Express and DW, Germany's international broadcaster - that explores love, sex, and relationships in India. Currently hosted by Leeza Mangaldas, India’s top sexuality educator, Love Matters features conversations with remarkable guests whose unique expertise and lived experiences are sure to strike a chord. Each episode will navigate a complex and often taboo topic, unravelling identity, social norms, desire, gender, pleasure, and most of all, the irrepressible force that is love. If you have a question, topic idea, guest suggestion, or feedback, you can email us at lovematters@dw.com
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    1 分
  • Facts & Myth Busting: Men’s Sexual Health ft. Dr. Karan Rajan

    Facts & Myth Busting: Men’s Sexual Health ft. Dr. Karan Rajan
    2024/10/26
    In this episode of Love Matters, Dr. Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon and the internet’s favourite doctor, joins host Leeza Mangaldas to tackle men’s sexual health myths head-on. From masturbation and penis size to erectile dysfunction, Dr. Karan debunks pervasive misinformation. They dive deep into the psychological and cultural pressures men face around body image, performance pressure and masculinity. Plus, they discuss the rise of Viagra misuse among young men and the vital link between mental health and sexual well-being. Don’t miss this candid and insightful conversation!


    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/

    Dr. Karan Rajan's Social handles:
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/



    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/



    X- https://x.com/drkaranrajan



    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/DrKaran



    Website - https://www.drkaranrajan.com/

    Credits:


    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Charulata Biswas (IE)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

    Researcher & Editor:
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Video Editor:
    Praveen Kumar (IE)

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com

    Get in touch lovematters@dw.com
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    48 分