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• Mayan Routes Indian Roots - S2 | Bonus Episode with Vineet Kumar

  This special bonus episode is the first in a series of conversations with self-published authors. In this episode, we’re joined by the remarkable Vineet Kumar ( The Sunday Traveller – Bookmarked andBewildered ) - an author, army officer, and global explorer whose latest book 'Mayan Routes, Indian Roots', takes readers on a spellbinding journey across the ancient landscapes of Central America - Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and PanamaVineet recounts his recent adventure through these countries, which formed the area of the once-mighty Mayan civilization. Along the way, he uncovers surprising cultural and spiritual threads that tie the region to his own Indian heritage.A lieutenant colonel in the Indian Army, Vineet is also atrained special operations instructor, a UN Peacekeeper, a theatre actor, scuba diver, yoga devotee, and polyglot—making him, quite literally, a storyteller with a thousand lenses.“ The world is one,” he proposes as he narrates the different stories and philosophies he has uncovered during his journey. The episode is a rich blend of travel, geopolitics, history, and identity, seen through the eyes of a man who brings together ancient worlds with contemporary insight.📚 Mayan Routes, Indian Roots is published by Walnut Publication ( Publish, print, and sell your booksin 140+ countries. | WalnutPublication ) Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.in/d/azujNzDFor inquiries to be part of the bonus episodes, write to: [email protected] Join the ‘Books and Us’  Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19X2sQwnbU/Our Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/booksandus_podcast?igsh=MXRoM3M2ZWZ4NTAz&utm_source=qr

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• Just Like Therapy: Your DIY Guide To A Happier You - S2 Ep 7 with Avanti Desai

  Dear listeners, welcome to the 19th episode of 'Books and Us'! This episode marks a significant milestone for us, as we celebrate two years since the launch of our podcast. Our journey began with the first episode on May 20, 2023, and it has been nothing short of sweet and enriching. Over the course of these two years, we have had the privilege of engaging with some truly learned authors in the non-fiction realm, gaining knowledge and insights that have transformed us along the way. Thank you to all our listeners for being part of this journey and for your unwavering support over the past two years. Here’s to many more enlightening episodes!For this special episode, we cast aside the issues of the world and turn inward to explore the depths of our own emotions and feelings. This introspection is guided by the illuminating book 'Just Like Therapy: A DIY Guide To A Happier You' by Avanti Desai.Avanti Desai ( https://www.instagram.com/avantidesai_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) is a renowned practitioner of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), whose work has impacted countless lives. With years of experience counseling individuals, she advocates therapeutic support to process feelings constructively. Desai warns that unaddressed negative emotions can have long-term effects on our overall well-being.Her book has already garnered seven awards. Here she explores the complexities of emotions such as overthinking, anxiety, depression, love, and grief, offering practical strategies to manage and overcome these challenges. Her philosophy revolves around tackling the root causes of mental health struggles, empowering individuals to build resilience, and have fulfilling lives.Beyond her work as a therapist, Desai is also an educator, speaker, and mental health advocate. Her contributions include drafting life skills curricula and equipping individuals with tools to navigate personal challenges effectively.This episode is not just an exploration of Desai's book but a heartfelt journey into understanding ourselves better. We delve into her invaluable advice and reflect on the transformative impact of addressing emotions head-on.We also take questions from a listener Eshani Jalota from Mumbai. If you have any queries, you can mail us at [email protected]. If you'd like to submit your questions and be part of upcoming episodes, join our Facebook community—link below!"The book on Amazon: https://amzn.in/d/ctlJ4UNJoin our Community on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18nkmqGQCN/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram ID : https://www.instagram.com/booksandus_podcast?igsh=MXRoM3M2ZWZ4NTAz&utm_source=qr

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• Imagining After Capitalism - S2 Ep 6 with Andy Hines

  This episode features futurist Andy Hines (Andy Hines Futurist | Hinesight....for Foresight ), who has done extensive research into what future awaits humanity. He says that we could be headed into a totally different social, political, and economic paradigm in 20-30 years, as Capitalism may be on its way out. Rising inequality, climate change and stagnation are some of the concerns likely to drive this change. His landmark study has revealed three guiding images or scenarios for the future, which are contained in his new book, 'Imagining After Capitalism' ( Imagining After Capitalism ). Looking after the environment, common resource management, and advancement in technology are some of the features that will dominate these scenarios. Published by Triarchy Press, UK (Imagining After Capitalism - Triarchy Press )Buy the book here:Amazon https://amzn.in/d/2APR3Wa https://a.co/d/aOJJIS1For Feedback of the Episode: https://forms.gle/BFKKF7bVxspjQhwU9 Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@ranjitmonga?r=fn3vw&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile Email: [email protected] my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CDMyNRWZw/

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• The Red Fort of Shahjahanabad - Part 2 - S1 Ep 5 With Anisha Shekhar Mukherji & Ashok Mathur with lived experiences of the old city.

  This podcast continues the discussion on the book ‘The Red Fort of Shahjahanabad: An Architectural History’ from Episode 4. We decided to do another episode on the same topic as within the pages of history there are stories that consist of many layers. We wanted to unveil those layers we couldn’t in the last one. Secondly, we got a lot of feedback from listeners who also sent in their questions and views. So, we thought it would be a good opportunity to do a more detailed episode and take them up with the author Anisha Shekhar Mukherji ( ⁠http://anishashekhar.blogspot.com/ ⁠). Anisha is an architect with a specialization in conservation. We also bring another interesting guest  Ashok Mathur, who shares his experiences as a resident of Shahjahanabad. He lives in a haveli built by his great-grandfather 120 years ago. While the architecture and life in the city transform rapidly, his home remains a time capsule, unchanged for five generations. He discusses the city's cultural ties with the Red Fort, most of which have faded over time and reminiscences about swimming clubs on the Yamuna river bank and picnics marked by mango-eating contests in a bygone era. Listen to some fascinating oral history… Anisha's book is published by Westland Books ( https://westlandbooks.in/ ) Anisha's Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@anishashekharmukherji3683?si=EOsv9E4_X8HgSg3c Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.in/d/7VyEJ42 Anisha’s episode cover photograph clicked by Sonya Dutta Choudhury Send feedback and comments on [email protected] Follow me onSubstack to get my newsletter: https://substack.com/@ranjitmonga

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• The Sufi's Nightingale - S2 Ep 4 with Sarbpreet Singh

  This episode features Sarbpreet Singh ( https://www.instagram.com/__sarbpreetsingh/ ), the author of 'The Sufi's Nightingale', a book that reimagines the life of 16th century Sufi mystic Shah Hussain and his love for Madho. Those familiar with punjabi sufi poetry would know about Hussain's deeply moving Kaafis or verses which express love and devotion apparently for Madho. Their love being so intense that they lie buried as one 'Madho lal Hussain' in a musoleum near Lahore, in Pakistan. Sarbpreet answers questions about the nature of their relationship quite candidly and stresses that the book's focus is the beautiful kaafi's, which he (the author) has been researching and singing for quite a while now. He also explains about some mystical practices followed in sufism in context of his book. Sarbpreet is based in Boston, United States and is a celebrated author of many books on Sikh history. His latest book is ‘Cauldron, Sword and Victory’, which is a recounting of the history of the Sikhs in the 18th Century and is available on Amazon and all over India. His podcast known as ‘Story of the Sikhs’ has listeners in 90 countries and is currently in its 4th season. Get the book at Amazon: https://amzn.in/d/1n6EOCv Connect with Sarbpreet Singh on X : https://x.com/sarbpreetsingh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarbpreet.singh.9 For feedback and comments write to us: [email protected]

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