Unveiling the Inner Voice: 7 Poems for Women’s Mental Health

Unveiling the Inner Voice: 7 Poems for Women’s Mental Health

Author: Yellowcheer - Mental health March 26, 2026 Duration: 27:32

Women's mental health explored through seven powerful poems of resilience, identity and self-discovery. The renditions of these poems are specially done by the poets themselves in their own way for Mental Health Musings podcast. This episode blends poetry with reflection, offering comfort, healing, and inspiration for women’s well-being. 

Listen, reflect and listen again for they may nudge at your inner voice too.(The poems are part of She: Silk and Thunder anthology)

The Poets -

Jairam Seshadri is the author of Mantra Yoga and a few other books. The India Poetry Circle which he founded, his 3 dogs and coping with the Chennai heat all year round keep him on his toes.

Sathya Venkatesh has a background in Economics and a passion for English. She teaches English to government school students and is interested in poetry, travel, painting, and Indian philosophy.

Subha Bharadwaj is a mother turned environment activist to fight for a better planet for her children. She stumbled upon her teenage passion, POETRY with IPC during Madras Day and the Odyssey continues.

Avantika Vijay Singh is a communications professional wearing multiple hats. She has a passion for poetry and believes poetry matters. She has edited several anthologies, and her poems have been published nationally and internationally.

S. Sundar Rajan is a chartered accountant by profession and a poet/writer by passion. He is a nature lover, and he lives by his motto "Boundless Boundaries Beckon".

Sindhu Vijayan Rammohan believes writing is that writing is both the best form of self-indulgence and a way to feel deeply connected with humanity.

N. Ramamani Sampath is a poet, writer, educator and veena player with a passion for exploring the human experiences through words and music. Her poems have been widely anthologised. Her writing invites readers to contemplate their own journeys and the cycles of life.

The Anthology: She: SILK AND THUNDER is an anthology published under the patronage of India Poetry Circle. The poems offer a kaleidoscopic perspective on Womanhood. ‘Womanhood’ courses through every poem giving readers a runway that gently slopes upward offering an easy entry into each poem.

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Hosted by a NIMHANS certified lay counsellor and poet, Mental Health Musings approaches well-being from a unique and personal angle. This isn't a clinical lecture series; instead, each episode blends original, heartfelt poetry with candid conversations. You'll hear from mental health professionals and advocates who share insights in accessible language, moving beyond theory to discuss real, everyday challenges. The goal is to foster a deeper, more compassionate understanding of your own mind and equip you to better support the people in your life. Recognized by Feedspot among the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts globally and a Top 10 podcast on this topic in India, this series creates a reflective space where art and dialogue meet. Tuning in means joining a thoughtful exploration where personal experience and professional knowledge intersect, all guided by the host's dual perspective as a counsellor and an artist. Each episode of this podcast is designed to feel like a genuine conversation, offering both solace and practical perspective for anyone on a journey toward mental wellness.
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