A weekly podcast exploring the new Indian Mind, by leading Psychiatrist, Dr. Shyam Bhat. Discussing mental health, in a fast-changing India, the role of culture and society on our mind, psychological analysis of news and pop culture and insights on mental wellness from psychiatry , and eastern meditative practices.

]]> http://www.shyambhat.com audioboom.com Thu, 14 May 2026 15:30:08 +0000 en https://audioboom.com/i/34296315.png http://www.shyambhat.com false State of Mind Audioboom abdcc011-ba58-5dcf-a022-65f6e4950064 https://audioboom.com/channels/4985548.rss episodic https://audioboom.com/posts/7530840 6 Coronavirus (Covid 19) Anxiety: Causes and Solutions 748 false full The coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic is creating widespread stress, anxiety and fear. In this episode of State of Mind, Dr Shyam Bhat explores the causes for this anxiety and discusses some solutions.
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]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:54:31 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-14:/posts/7530840 State of Mind State of Mind https://audioboom.com/posts/7445718 5 How to Stop Overthinking 1194 false full In this episode of State of Mind, Dr Shyam Bhat explores the causes and solutions of Overthinking.
Overthinking, or Rumination, although common in today's fast-paced world, increases the risk for stress, anxiety, depression, and even physical illness. Freedom from overthinking improves our energy, focus, creativity, and happiness.]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2019 10:01:49 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2019-12-08:/posts/7445718 State of Mind State of Mind https://audioboom.com/posts/7185611 4 Is Reality an Illusion? The neurological and psychological basis of the concept of "Maya" 1196 false full Is reality an illusion? In this episode of State of Mind,  Dr Shyam Bhat explores the neurological and psychological basis of the concept of "Maya" and how the brain filters out information and creates the world we experience. ]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2019 04:38:45 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-26:/posts/7185611 State of Mind State of Mind https://audioboom.com/posts/7158819 3 How the Mind Constructs Reality | Capgras Syndrome 925 false full What can clinical conditions such as the rare "Capgras Syndrome" or the delusion of imposters, teach us about how our own minds. ]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:51:38 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2019-01-30:/posts/7158819 State of Mind State of Mind https://audioboom.com/posts/7146476 2 State of Mind with Dr Shyam Bhat, Episode 2 790 false full Touching the feet of elders  - a cultural relic, or psychologically healthy? Dr Shyam explores this and discusses the power of surrender.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:33:36 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2019-01-17:/posts/7146476 State of Mind State of Mind https://audioboom.com/posts/7146475 1 State of Mind with Dr Shyam Bhat, Episode 1 1058 false full In this episode, an alarming statistic that highlights the urgency of India's mental health crisis, and a discussion of why the western ideal of "self-love" and self-esteem is unhealthy, and what we can gain from insights from eastern contemplative traditions.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:32:16 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2019-01-17:/posts/7146475 State of Mind State of Mind