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A bi-weekly, bilingual podcast that's mostly as poetic as the name suggests. If you like what you hear - do get in touch. It would mean a lot to me. Find me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/thephrontiste Twitter - www.twitter.com/TPhrontiste Email

Sunandinii


    • May 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 8m AVG DURATION
    • 85 EPISODES


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    Your inner child is fearless

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 4:15


    This episode is all about 5 seconds of courage. Intrigued? Press play. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Your inner child - the beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 5:53


    In this episode, I will introduce the concept of inner child to you - what it means, why it's important and how to get in touch with it. If you want to get in touch with me or say something about the episode, you can find me on Instagram as 'thephrontiste'. Thank you and happy listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    The urban chiffon by Priya Rani

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 3:45


    Priya is a phenomenal poetess, a very dear friend and a fellow podcaster. The name of her podcast is 'The Urban Chiffon'. You can find her on Instagram as https://instagram.com/priyarani_urbanchiffon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    The red that flows out of me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 4:28


    This is a piece that aims to raise awareness about the stigma around periods. An important piece for every female who has gone through this rite of passage. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Emotional Abuse by Lora Mathis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 3:40


    This is a piece for the survivors of abuse in relationships, and for those who have wondered what it's like. The writer is on Instagram and her id is https://instagram.com/lora__mathis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Zeeshan - the soulful one

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 4:03


    This episode features two pieces of poetry by Zeeshan Momin - a talented writer and an old friend. You can find him on Instagram as https://instagram.com/zeeshpoetry --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    The giant reset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 7:23


    What it means to be alive during a global pandemic. Or at least my take on it. If you have any suggestions on what I should talk about on the podcast, contact me on Instagram - https://instagram.com/thephrontiste --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Srijan - The Meaning Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 12:02


    Srijan is by his own admission a voracious reader and that reflects in his pieces. He has these incredible insights into life that are usually hard to come by. You can follow him on Instagram - https://instagram.com/floorcollapsing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Meet your superpower

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 5:49


    What if I told you you have a superpower? What if I told you you don't need time or money to change the world? All you need is your presence. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Jenna - the Poetess

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 4:45


    I first discovered Jenna on Instagram. Here's her info - https://instagram.com/jsbrown_poetry. Also, she comes up with these incredible writing prompts every month so give that a shot if you want. Her books are available on Amazon. If you like this podcast, please share the link with your friends and family. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Stop being good

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 6:41


    I'm not telling you anything here. You have to listen to the episode if you want to know more. Also if you like my content, follow me on Spotify OR rate/write a review on apple podcasts OR send me a voice note on Anchor OR drop me an email. Looking forward to hearing from you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Emina - the Dreamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 3:51


    In this episode I narrate two poems of the soulful and powerful poetess Emina. You can find her on Instagram - https://instagram.com/emina.gasparvrana. Stay tuned for the next episode, and thank you for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Gareth - The Romantic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 3:10


    Gareth is a poet currently residing in Melbourne. His books are available on Amazon. You can also find him on Instagram - https://instagram.com/garetheganwords --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Season Three (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 2:06


    This Season will be a homage to my favorite poets from around the world, especially the countries where this podcast made it to the charts. Thank you for all the love --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Saturn's Decrees with Nidhu from Mystic Lotus & Dragonflies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 28:16


    Nidhu is the co-creator of The Mystic Lotus & Dragonflies community - https://instagram.com/themysticlotus and in this episode she talks about Saturn's decrees. Intrigued? Press play. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    A new way of writing poetry with Raphael Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 17:48


    This short conversation will give you an insight into a way of writing known as meta poetry which is wildly popular internationally. From a layman's point of view Raphael manages to make the process of writing sound poetic. I found his take on poetry writing extremely fresh and I wanted you to get to know him through this conversation. You can follow him on Instagram - https://instagram.com/meta_poetry --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    What are Switchwords and how they help with Kusum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 20:25


    Switchwords, energy circles, remedies are tools that can help you navigate some dark times. And there is no better guide than Kusum if you are just venturing into this world. You can find her on Instagram - https://instagram.com/we_are_miracle_1111 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    What is a Queer Sensitisation Catalyst with IAF officer Delshad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 38:43


    https://bit.ly/LI-DelshadMaster-QSC. Delshad is a retired Indian Air Force veteran and has found her calling in training and sensitising parents, teens, young adults and corporates about the travails faced by the members of the Queer community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Understanding human connectivity with Chi_on_cha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 24:24


    A wonderful conversation about human connectivity and communication. Chi is a wonderful guide who will hold your hand through the journey when you need to figure out who you are. You can find her on Instagram as https://instagram.com/chi_on_cha --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Women & their superpowers based on numbers with Riddika Panchaal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 29:03


    Join us as we talk about women and numbers. Discover what it's like to be an opinionated woman living life on her own terms and why it's so important to be that way. Find and connect with Riddika on Instagram - https://instagram.com/riddikapanchaal --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Learning new tricks with Vikram (TBH Circle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 15:46


    A scintillating conversation with the very knowledgeable Mr Vikram from TBH Circle - https://instagram.com/tbhcircle. I learned a lot. I hope you will too --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Millennials? Nah! We're the ‘Innovation Generation'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 6:15


    Are you a Millennial who is tired of being addressed as a Millennial? It's time to redefine who you are. It's time to change the narrative. It's time to be - The Innovation Generation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    10 things I've never told you (but you probably know)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 4:13


    A small attempt to post something romantic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Don't fight screen time. Use it better.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 8:02


    You have tried it all - discipline, bargain, control, negotiation. Now - try the smile test. To know more listen to this episode. A big thank you to https://instagram.com/little_dreams_india for sponsoring this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Instagram is a vision board

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 9:26


    This episode details how we can use social media consciously to manifest a better life for ourselves. If you like what you hear feel free to get in touch with me on Instagram https://instagram.com/thephrontiste or you can email me here - sunandiniisbansal@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Average (is just a word)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 4:06


    Details on why I don't agree with those who call themselves average and on why I think there's no such thing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Talking about Dwarfism with Riddhi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 19:32


    The story of a mother's courage and a young child's resilience. A story of hope and acceptance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 5:20


    What if we all had an invisible hourglass above our heads that only others could see? Would it change the way they saw us? Fascinating thought, isn't it? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    How to build a cosmetic brand with Lushhias

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 13:53


    If you are fascinated by the cosmetics industry or product innovation is your thing. If you've ever wondered how to start your own cosmetics brand, listen in and follow the very talented woman behind the brand on Instagram - https://instagram.com/lushhias --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Greatness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 8:08


    What makes someone a great person, and how we can aspire to be one --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Special Day (5K!!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 5:27


    Updated my podcast cover art in honor of reaching 5k downloads. It's designed by Elias aka 'podcastnameh' on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    How to self-heal & face your fears with Natalie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 20:12


    Natalie - who is also available on Instagram as heartspace_healing - https://instagram.com/heartspace_healing is a close friend and a woman I'm highly inspired by. In this conversation we delve deep into the human fear of loneliness and how to heal yourself when there's no one else to rely on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Dear Heartbroken

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 4:36


    This episode is dedicated to all those who have ever had their hearts broken - in love, friendship or relationship. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Special guest for 50th episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 21:13


    In this episode, I decided to interview my 10 year old - Yug and listen to his ideas about the education system and what positive changes we can make to it. This is just a fun way for me to indulge him and show him that his voice and his opinions will always matter. Hope you enjoy it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Behind the scenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 9:49


    A small insight into what started this journey, why I launched this podcast and how it has been so far. If you think of other things you would like me to talk about , send me a voice note or drop an email at thephrontiste@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 5:53


    This is a dedication to every woman out there fighting her own battle every day. I see you. You're important. Don't anyone ever tell you otherwise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Using happiness as therapy with Vedantika - the happiness therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 20:35


    Vedantika is a happiness therapist and her Instagram id is - https://instagram.com/happythist_vedantika --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Raat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 5:02


    Trying to give words to the struggle of every insomniac ever. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    A young chef/entrepreneur on what it takes to be one. Presenting Varun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 17:19


    Meet Varun. https://instagram.com/gastrovarun He's in his 20s and he's already a chef, a dj, and f&b consultant & an entrepreneur. Guess it's true. You're never too young to chase your dreams. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    How culture influences writing with Meryem Nuh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 13:45


    Her pen name Kitab-al-zohor translates to 'Book of roses' in Arabic, and she's finally releasing a book next year. Meet Meryem, and fall in love with her, like I did. You can find her on Instagram - https://instagram.com/kitabalzohor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Being original as a creative with Marc

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 25:46


    An interesting conversation with the one and only Mr M.C. Turner. Modern day maverick also known as 'marcofcane' on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcofcane --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Stay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 4:53


    The best things in life come in the form of an unexpected surprise. Like a lover relying on a mellifluous melody to get the beloved to spend time with them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Being a first time mother in a pandemic with Nikita

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 13:53


    A heart to heart with a first time mother about what the experience of motherhood has been like during these unprecedented times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    An uncomfortable silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 5:29


    This episode talks about suicide and why it is not the answer to whatever it is that you're facing. I urge you to share it with as many people as possible in the hope that it will reach that one person who really needs these words right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Talking about mental health with Aanchal - the offbeat therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 23:20


    A brief introduction on what mental health really is and how we can help those afflicted by it with Aanchal Gehi - https://instagram.com/the.offbeat.therapist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    The writer and the muse with the bilingual poet Sagar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 24:58


    A short conversation with an immensely talented writer. https://instagram.com/the_wandering_writer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Khaas (Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 4:57


    Things are never special unless people make them so. This episode will tell you why. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Talking about Whorls Within with Nandini Sen Mehra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 23:11


    Nandini Sen Mehra is a poet and the voice behind Whorls Within - her book that is now available on Amazon. Come, fall in love with her - like I did. https://instagram.com/nandinisenmehra --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Immortality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 3:25


    Through the ages, every human life that ever came into being has had a deep buried desire to leave behind a legacy. Something of theirs that remains in this world long after they are gone. If you are one of those people with a dream like that, do give this a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Being a writer and the female perspective with Firdaus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 17:55


    Meet Firdaus, a sensitive soulful writer whom I've had the honor of calling my friend for the past many years. You can find her on Instagram under the name ‘firdauswrites'. In this episode we get into the nitty gritty of writing and why women writers are so important today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

    Season Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 1:57


    This is a trailer of things to come in the second season of the written word. Expect lots of new voices and fresh perspectives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephrontiste/message

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