Little Fixes Podcast
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Hey sassy naari! Welcome to Little Fixes®, your mental health and personal growth podcast. I am Maitri, a social media professional, a mother and a simple yet sassy woman just like you. This podcast is a reminder that ‘You Matter’.
Join us for sweet, simple & practical ideas that help you in Transforming Into Your Best Self.
As women, we are always busy and overlook many big, small and extremely important parts of our lives in the hopes of fixing them ‘soon’. Whether it’s that nagging anxiety, any other mental health challenges, being more present, more meaning in relationships, career upgrade, taking a break or having a hobby- these are some of the many things on our minds but we rarely get to them. On Little Fixes®, host Maitri and her guests provide simple, actionable ideas to improve various aspects of your life.
In this mental health space, we talk about everything while focusing on mental health, physical wellbeing and personal growth. It’s a fun, conversational podcast- like a ‘real’ talk with your ‘real’ friends.
Our honest stories, experiences and ideas help you thrive and take you closer to the kind of life you want to live. Let's get inspired and grow together while working on our mental health :)
New episode Every Wednesday.
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Episodes
How to Make Kids Interested in Reading Independently + Book Recommendations- 19
April 15, 2020 03:27 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWant your child to start reading early? You can introduce letters to your kids at an early age and gradually introduce 2-letter and 3-letter words without pressuring them. In this episode, Parenting Counselor and Artist Mukta Makhijani Basandani talks about how she introduced English alphabet to her daughter and how her girl started reading before the age of 4 years. Mukta also recommends some amazing books and where she gets them from at a cheap price. Tune in now! Connect with @littlefixe...
How to Make Kids Interested in Reading Independently + Book Recommendations- 19
April 15, 2020 03:27 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWant your child to start reading early? You can introduce letters to your kids at an early age and gradually introduce 2-letter and 3-letter words without pressuring them. In this episode, Parenting Counselor and Artist Mukta Makhijani Basandani talks about how she introduced English alphabet to her daughter and how her girl started reading before the age of 4 years. Mukta also recommends some amazing books and where she gets them from at a cheap price. Tune in now! Connect with @littlefixe...
A Very Filmy Love Story and How This Couple is Helping Marriages- 18
April 08, 2020 03:20 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThey met in a club then at a small bar then at a lounge and finally decided to get married. If this isn’t film-y enough, listen in to find out what happened next. This is the story of Akshay and Siddhi who run a first of its kind Indian community for married couples- That Husband Stuff. In the episode full of fun banter, they also talk about why and how they started this community and how it can help you. Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Shownotes Conn...
You Are Creative- Listen In for Proof- 17
April 01, 2020 02:58 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBWe moms push our interests at the back while raising our kids. When kids grow up, they find their own world and then we feel empty and even resent the fact that our kids didn’t let us pursue our passion. But, did your kids actually ask you to stop? They didn’t. In this episode, I talk with Monika Shrimal, a paper-artist who found her true interest after motherhood and started pursuing it actively after having two kids under the age of two. Here. she shares her story and inspires us to work ...
Your Ticket to Better Relationships- 16
March 25, 2020 02:29 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBOur mental health is as important as physical but it’s often ignored and less talked about. A small incident can change how we see the world and such perspective limits our potential. One toxic relationship makes us feel incomplete. We need to acknowledge every feeling we have and come out of the negatives for a more accomplished life. In this episode, consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Priyanka Yadav talks about the most common mental health problems and how we can overcome them. Listen in for a h...
How My Life Changed Post Motherhood- Good, Not So Good and Transforming- 15
March 18, 2020 03:45 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIt's Idhaya's 3rd birthday and she is making an appearance on the Podcast! Being a parent was not in my plan but still I gave it a chance and life has turned in a new direction. Motherhood has changed me in ways I never thought were possible. In this episode, I talk about all the changes and why I am happy with them. Listen in for some positivity and to know me a little more. Connect with Little Fixes on Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Shownotes My Personal Instagram Page Music Cre...
How My Life Changed Post Motherhood- Good, Not So Good and Transforming- 15
March 18, 2020 03:45 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIt's Idhaya's 3rd birthday and she is making an appearance on the Podcast! Being a parent was not in my plan but still I gave it a chance and life has turned in a new direction. Motherhood has changed me in ways I never thought were possible. In this episode, I talk about all the changes and why I am happy with them. Listen in for some positivity and to know me a little more. Connect with Little Fixes on Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Shownotes My Personal Instagram Page Music Cre...
Easy Ideas for Sustainable Living and Raising Eco-Conscious Kids- 14
March 11, 2020 04:18 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBDo you know how long it takes for biodegradable wipes to degrade? Or even the simplest things like vegetable peels become non-biodegradable when mixed with plastic waste? With ever increasing load on earth, how safe is our kids’ future? How can we make kids conscious about their environment without being preachy? Why and how should you make your periods eco-friendly? Anita Goyal, a ‘sustainable-mother’ shares some very simple ideas, we can follow towards making our lifestyles sustainable. S...
Want Your Kids to be Better Learners? Start with Handwriting Improvement-13
March 04, 2020 03:07 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat happens when a child is asked to write at the age of 3 years or sometimes even less? Many such kids have poor handwriting or worse- fear of writing and even learning. You can assess a leader from their signature so it’s sure that how you form letters reflects your personality. Even though, we want our kids to have beautiful handwriting, we often overlook its basics. In this episode, handwriting expert, Namrata Ranka talks about the benefits of good handwriting and how you can help your...
Spilling the Beans about Our Very Indian Marriages- Stories of 4 Indian Women- 12
February 26, 2020 04:02 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBEvery marriage is different and more so in India where you see a whole spectrum of marriages from love to arranged and everything in between. Here, me and my 3 friends share the stories of our marriages, what makes them work and what we fight about. This one is a rib-tickler so get ready to roll on the floor while agreeing or disagreeing with us. Connect with Little Fixes on Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/how-we-met-our-husbands/ Connect with Nikk...
Just 5 Minutes a Day for a Happier You- 11
February 19, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBSelf-love or self-care is a lot more than a trip to a spa and you need just 5 minutes everyday to start discovering it. In this episode, meditation teacher Ruchika tells us about the importance of meditation and how anyone can practice it. She breaks the biggest myths around meditation. Spoiler alert- meditation is not the absence of thoughts. Tune in now to take control of your emotions and your life. Connect with Little Fixes on Instagram Little Fixes on Facebook Shownotes Connect w...
Not Feeling Romantic After Baby? Hit Play- 10
February 12, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBLove and romance take a backseat once you become a parent. You never have enough time and energy to even think about your husband. It’s the story of every couple but there is scope to bring back the spark. In this episode, Personal Development Coach Katerina Folkman gives some practical tips to spice up your love life even when you are always busy. Tune in Little Fixes Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Shownotes Connect with Katerina Music Credit Intro Underlay- Kevin Macleod Outro Und...
Instagram Dos and Don’ts- The Basics You Should Follow- 9
February 05, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWant to know the secret behind ethical engagement, connection and growth on Instagram? Whether you have 10 or 10K followers on Instagram, sticking to some basics is always a good idea. In this episode, I talk about dos and don’ts that will help you in every step of being a professional Instagrammer. Little Fixes Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Shownotes My Personal Instagram Page- Music Credit Intro Underlay- Kevin Macleod Outro Underlay- Rafael Krux Support the Podcast- https://ww...
Helping Your Kids Enjoy Learning + Being a Calmer Parent- 8
January 29, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBYou don’t need to do elaborate learning activities with your kid to start early learning. A few changes in your daily life can have a positive impact on their growth and desire to learn. In this episode, Educator and TEDx speaker Vaishali K makes Montessori simple. She also talks about how you can tweak your approach to be a calmer and happier parent. Hit 'Play' Little Fixes Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/helping-your-kids-enjoy-learning/ Vaishali’...
So, Your Girl Likes Pink? Gender Neutral and Equal Parenting Simplified- 7
January 22, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIs it wrong if your girl likes pink? Is equal parenting not for SAHMs? Your bubble is about to burst in this hilarious chat full of simple ideas. There is also some inside info for bloggers and lots more. I chat with popular blogger and pioneer of modern Indian parenting, Shubhreet Kaur. Little Fixes Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Connect with Shubhreet Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/gender-neutral-and-equal-parenting/ Music Credit Intro Underlay- Kevin Macleod Outro Underlay...
Pricing Your Services and Budgeting Plus Blogging Tips- 6
January 15, 2020 02:20 - 26 minutes - 18 MBStruggling with how to price your freelance services? It can be challenging and there are a lot of factors to be considered. Freelance Digital Marketer Preeti Sharma has tips for you. She also has some must follow advice for bloggers. Listen to this chat for many ideas and giggles. Little Fixes Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Connect with Preeti Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/pricing-your-freelance-services-in-india Music Credit Intro Underlay- Kevin Macleod Outro Underlay- Ra...
How and Where to Find Freelance Work Opportunities in India- 5
January 08, 2020 02:55 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBFreelancing is an attractive career option especially for SAHMs. Most of us have a skill we can monetize; we just don't know how to go about it. In this episode, Preeti, a successful freelance social media marketer tells you all about freelancing in India and how you can start. Take notes. Little Fixes Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Connect with Preeti Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/freelance-work-opportunities-in-india/ Music Credit Intro Underlay- Kevin Macleod Outro Underl...
Story Behind Little Fixes and 2020 Goals- 4
January 01, 2020 04:22 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MBBehind the scenes. Host Maitri tells you why she started Little Fixes. She reveals who and what has helped her. Join in this fun little chat for some inside info about how a podcast episode is made. Want to be a guest here? DM us on IG or FB Little Fixes Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/story-behind-little-fixes-podcast/ Music Credit Intro Underlay- Kevin Macleod Outro Underlay- Rafael Krux Support the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mait...
Creating a Community, Building Trust and Finding Your Niche- 3
December 25, 2019 04:19 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBHave a question about fashion, lifestyle, beauty or parenting? You can find answers on Mummy Ka Pitara, a mom-community on Instagram. This one-of-a-kind close-knit community of mothers finds solutions to all your problems. Hit Play to know how Nikki did it and how you can find your own voice. Little Fixes Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Connect with Nikki Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/creating-a-community/ Music Credit Intro Underlay- Kevin Macleod Outro Underlay- Rafael K...
Easy and Practical Postpartum Fitness Tips + All about Supplements- 2
December 18, 2019 07:48 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn continuation with last episode, this episode will tell you how you can start your fitness journey. Health Coach Ritu has practical tips and easy at-home exercise ideas. Hit Play for Dos and Don’ts of Diastasis Recti and why you might need nutritional supplements. Little Fixes Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Connect with Ritu Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/easy-and-practical-postpartum-fitness-tips/ Music Credit Intro Underlay- Kevin Macleod Outro Underlay- Rafael Krux S...
Why Your Tummy Didn't Go In Post-Partum: Fitness for Moms- 1
December 10, 2019 14:25 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBBefore you aspire for the ‘perfect body’, hit Play. Ritu, an ex-army officer has practical fitness tips for moms. She talks about Diastasis Recti which is common but you probably don't know about it. Ritu has gone from fit to overweight and back to being fit. Part 2 will be out next week Little Fixes Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Connect with Ritu Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/postpartum-fitness/ Music Credit Intro Underlay- Kevin Macleod Outro Underlay- Rafael Krux Suppor...
Welcome! No Filters Please
December 09, 2019 19:34 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MBTired of unactionable ideas and tips? With Little Fixes Podcast, host Maitri is trying to bring practical ideas for regular women in India. This podcast will have everything a modern Indian woman wants. In this episode, Maitri shares some stories from her life and tells you what is waiting for you in the upcoming episodes. Let’s hang out together! Little Fixes Instagram Little Fixes Facebook Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/podcast-for-indian-women/ Music Credit Intro Underlay- Ke...