🎧 Episode 8 | Perception & Beyond, The Suman Agarwal Show with Mrunalini Deshmukh

What happens when rights are misunderstood — or worse, denied?

In this eye-opening episode, Suman Agarwal sits down with renowned matrimonial lawyer and women’s rights advocate Mrunalini Deshmukh to talk about laws, lies, and liberation. From divorce myths to domestic violence, from live-in relationships to alimony and custody battles — this conversation dives into the legal maze Indian women often face, and how knowledge can be your strongest ally.

🔥 This isn’t just a legal masterclass.

It’s a bold, heartfelt dialogue about standing up, speaking out, and taking charge of your narrative.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

*Why legal awareness = self-empowerment

*What really counts as domestic violence (it's not just physical)

*How laws protect women in marriages and live-in relationships

*The truth about marital rape and legal blind spots

*Who gets the child? Busting custody myths

*The emotional toll of legal battles — and how to prepare

*Real-world case studies, remedies, and inspiring recoveries

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unheard, or afraid of taking the first step — this episode is for you.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Rights of Wives vs. Partners: Understanding Legal Gaps

02:17 – Meet Mrunalini Deshmukh: Voice for Women’s Legal Empowerment

04:40 – Constitution, Equality & Special Laws for Women

07:13 – Legal Ignorance & Its Impact on Self-Worth

12:00 – Alimony Demystified: Facts, Factors, and Fairness

15:01 – Grey Divorces: When Long-Term Marriages End

17:05 – Accessing Pro Bono Legal Help & Mediation

18:43 – What Counts as Abuse in Law? Emotional, Financial, Mental

24:07 – Custody Battles: Myths vs. Legal Reality

26:56 – Co-Parenting, Joint Custody & Emotional Maturity

29:36 – Daughters & Property Rights: The Law You Should Know

34:43 – Financial Independence Before and After Marriage

38:44 – Property Disputes: Rights Without Contributions

43:17 – Prenups in India: Valid or Void?

46:32 – Live-In Relationships & Legal Protections

48:00 – Marital Rape & The Legal Loophole

50:03 – Mental Health as Legal Evidence in Abuse Cases

51:57 – WhatsApp, Emails & Messages as Legal Evidence

52:10 – The First Steps Before Leaving an Abusive Marriage

53:13 – How Accessible is Free Legal Aid Today

54:01 – Real Case Studies: From Infidelity to Reconciliation

58:26 – When Justice is Emotional, Not Just Legal

🎙 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why legal ignorance leads to injustice

The rights women don’t know they already have

How to seek discreet, safe, and effective legal advice

The emotional and legal cost of silence

Real-life stories that prove hope and healing are possible

🎙 Meet Your Host

Suman Agarwal

Co-founder & Director – Image Consulting Business Institute

Image Management Authority & Mentor

Pioneered Image Consulting in India

Most Senior Image Consultant in The Indian Subcontinent

🌐 https://www.imageconsultinginstitute.com

📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceptionandbeyond | https://www.instagram.com/sumanmagic

Meet our Guest

Mrunalini Deshmukh

Matrimonial Lawyer | Women’s Rights Advocate | Legal Reformer

Empowering Women Through Law | Family Law Specialist

Contact Details : mrunalinichambers@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/mrunalini_deshmukh_

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🎧 Episode 7 | Perception & Beyond with Suman Agarwal

What if you stopped shrinking yourself to fit someone else’s definition of beauty?

In this powerful, no-filter episode, Neelakshi Singh — a trailblazing plus-size model, body positivity advocate, and changemaker — sits down with Suman Agarwal to share her journey from self-doubt to self-empowerment.

🔥 This isn’t just a conversation about fashion or size.

It’s about reclaiming your power, challenging stereotypes, and redefining what it means to show up boldly in a world obsessed with appearances.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll uncover:

*Why body positivity isn’t just a trend — it’s a movement

*How to silence the voices that say you’re “not enough”

*Why your self-worth isn’t measured by a dress size

*How to embrace the space you deserve, unapologetically

*Why self-love is an act of resistance and power

*Real strategies for breaking free from limiting beliefs

*How to turn your story into a source of strength

If you’ve ever felt judged, overlooked, or underestimated — this episode is for you.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Walking into a Room as a Plus-Size Model

04:52 – Overcoming Eating Disorders and Body Image Struggles

09:44 – Facing Unrealistic Size Expectations in the Fashion Industry

14:36 – Welcome to Perception and Beyond with Nilakshi Singh

19:28 – From Self-Doubt to Self-Acceptance

24:20 – Breaking the Silence on Body Image Struggles

29:13 – Realizing Your Self-Image: Internal vs. External Perception

34:05 – The Pressure to Shrink Yourself for Acceptance

38:57 – How Society's Standards Shape Our Self-Perception

43:49 – Body Image Trauma and Emotional Baggage

48:41 – The Invisible Weight of Social Expectations

53:34 – Becoming Your Own Cheerleader in a Judgmental World

58:26 – Challenging the Stereotypes of Competency Based on Size

01:03:18 – Breaking the Myth: Does Size Define Capability?

01:08:10 – Fighting the Double Standards in Corporate and Creative Spaces

🎙 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-Why body positivity is about power, not just acceptance

-How societal expectations shape our self-image

-The pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards

-Breaking the myth that size defines talent or competency

-How to challenge stereotypes and take up the space you deserve

-The mental and emotional toll of constant judgment

-Why self-acceptance is the ultimate form of self-respect

🎙 Meet Your Host & Guest

Suman Agarwal

India’s most senior Image Consultant | Co-founder – ICBI

Certified Counsellor & Behavioural Trainer

🌐 www.imageconsultinginstitute.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceptionandbeyond | https://www.instagram.com/sumanmagic

Neelakshi Singh

Plus Size Model | Body Positivity Advocate | Speaker

Breaking Stereotypes | Empowering Confidence | Redefining Beauty

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plumptopretty

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🧠 Perception shapes power — and owning your narrative builds confidence.

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🎧 Episode 5 | Perception & Beyond with Suman Agarwal
Guest: Benaisha Kharas Dongre – India’s Youngest Master Image Consultant

✨ What if your clothes, posture, and mindset could completely transform your confidence, career, and relationships?

In this powerful episode of Perception & Beyond, Suman Agarwal sits down with Benaisha Kharas Dongre — TEDx speaker, certified image consultant, and integrative counsellor — to reveal the science of self-image and emotional empowerment.

This conversation goes beyond fashion. From the psychology of clothing and enclothed cognition to healing body image issues and building confidence from the inside out — this episode is for anyone navigating change, chasing growth, or ready to step into their power.

🎙 5 Key Takeaways

1. What Image Consulting Truly Means

2. The Psychology of Clothing & Enclothed Cognition

3. Authenticity in Personal Branding

4. Healing Body Image & Rebuilding Confidence

5. The Power of Integrating Therapy with Style

⏱ Timestamps for Easy Navigation

• 0:00 – Why Most People Settle for Jobs They Don’t Love

• 3:40 – Can a Lab Coat Change How You Think?

• 7:20 – Dress-Up Psychology: What Your Outfit Says About You

• 11:00 – Introducing Benaisha: India's Youngest Master Image Consultant

• 14:40 – Redefining Image Consulting: More Than Just Looks

• 18:20 – The Biggest Branding Mistake You Might Be Making

• 22:00 – Aligning Your Image with Your Life Goals

• 25:40 – Why Your Image Is Your Inner Product

• 29:20 – Confidence Transformation: Inside-Out Approach

• 33:00 – Power Styling: Clothes That Elevate Your Energy

• 36:40 – What Steve Jobs Knew About Dressing the Part

• 40:20 – Image Consulting Isn’t Just for Celebs & CEOs

• 44:00 – The Silent Epidemic: Low Self-Worth & How to Heal It

• 47:40 – Color Prescriptions: Healing Your Mood Through Wardrobe

• 51:20 – Want to Be an Image Consultant? Here’s What It Really Takes

👩‍💼 Meet Your Host

Suman Agarwal
Co-founder & Director – Image Consulting Business Institute (ICBI)
🌐 www.imageconsultinginstitute.com
📸 Instagram: @perceptionandbeyond | @sumanmagic

🎤 Meet the Guest

Benaisha Kharas Dongre
Founder – Benaisha Kharas & Co.
TEDx Speaker | Certified Image Consultant | Leadership Coach
Trained at Conselle Institute, USA
Specialist in Grooming, Body Language & Personal Transformation

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✨ Perception shapes reality — let's go beyond the surface.

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Can a Plant-Based Lifestyle Truly Heal the Body and Mind?

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✨ Dairy, Disease & the Truth About Healing Naturally ✨

In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of Perception & Beyond – The Suman Agarwal Show, we sit down with Dr. Nandita Shah, Founder of SHARAN and one of India’s pioneering voices in natural healing and veganism.

She breaks down long-held beliefs around milk, protein, calcium, and the food industry’s biggest lies — and how reclaiming your health and compassion through plant-based living can change your life entirely.

From reversing diabetes to healing auto-immune diseases, and understanding how food influences not just our body but also our mind and emotions — this is an episode that’s truly a wake-up call.

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⏱ Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro: Krishna, milk myths & cultural beliefs

2:00 – Meet Dr. Nandita Shah & her vegan awakening

7:15 – Childhood love for dairy and the slow transition

12:10 – Why dairy isn’t truly vegetarian or harmless

14:54 – How Dr. Shah healed Guillain-Barre Syndrome

17:06 – The power of lifestyle in reversing chronic illness

20:28 – Calcium myths and how dairy weakens bones

23:02 – Reversing diabetes: Real patient transformation

28:25 – Compassion, nature & the true essence of veganism

31:58 – Protein myths busted: What your body really needs

38:43 – Food industry lies and modern health epidemics

44:47 – Hidden hormones in eggs, meat, and dairy

50:12 – How animal agriculture drives climate change

53:52 – Simple first steps to begin your vegan journey

1:10:21 – Final awakening: Milk is meant for the baby, not us

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🎙 Meet Your Host & Guest:

Suman Agarwal

Co-founder & Director – Image Consulting Business Institute

India’s Most Respected Image Management Mentor

🌐 www.imageconsultinginstitute.com

Dr. Nandita Shah

MBBS | Founder of SHARAN (Sanctuary for Health & Reconnection to Animals & Nature)

Author – Reversing Diabetes in 21 Days

Pioneer in Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine

🌐 www.sharan-india.org

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In this unfiltered and deeply insightful second episode of Perception & Beyond, Suman Agarwal is joined by India’s top celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Jaishree Sharad, to unveil the truth behind anti-aging and beauty standards in the film industry.

They dive into how celebrities actually transform their appearance, the myths that surround flawless skin, and how social media continues to shape the way we perceive beauty. From cosmetic procedures to mindset shifts, this episode brings you expert advice, raw stories, and practical solutions to age gracefully and authentically.

A must-watch for anyone navigating the world of beauty, skincare, or just looking for clarity beyond the glam.

🎙 Meet Your Hosts & Guest:

Suman Agarwal

Co-founder & Director – Image Consulting Business Institute

Image Management Authority & Mentor

Pioneered Image Consulting in India

Most Senior Image Consultant in The Indian Subcontinent

🌐 www.imageconsultinginstitute.com

Dr. Jaishree Sharad

Celebrity Dermatologist | International Speaker | Author

Founder – Skinfiniti Aesthetic Skin & Laser Clinic

Global skincare expert with a client list that includes Bollywood’s finest

📘 Author of "Skin Rules", "The Skincare Answer Book", and "Skin Deep"

🌐https://www.jaishreesharad.com/

TimeStamps :

0:00 – Intro: Welcome to Perception & Beyond ft. Dr. Jaishree Sharad

3:00 – How skin impacts confidence and mental health

7:20 – Facial myths: What works and what doesn’t

10:40 – Common skincare mistakes you should avoid

13:40 – Superfoods and lifestyle habits for glowing skin

17:45 – Celebrity skincare routines: Real or reel?

21:10 – Sunscreen facts every skin type should know

25:15 – Men in skincare: Breaking stereotypes

28:30 – Botox vs fillers: The real difference

32:40 – How to choose the right dermatologist

39:10 – Is collagen really worth the hype?

46:55 – Colorism and embracing all skin tones

50:30 – Understanding aging gracefully and naturally

54:40 – Emotional healing through self-acceptance

1:11:15 – Outro: Flawless skin is a myth – final thoughts

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In this deeply insightful first episode of Perception & Beyond, Suman Agarwal and Bhakti Joshi open up the conversation around Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) — a misunderstood mental health condition that affects millions.

Together, they explore what BDD truly is, how it manifests in everyday life, the impact of societal pressures and media, and how individuals can recognize, manage, and begin healing from it.

A must-watch for anyone interested in mental wellness, self-image, and emotional growth.

Timecodes:

0:00 – Introduction1:49 – What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?

3:46 – How is BDD different from OCD?

5:22 – How does BDD manifest in daily life?

8:05 – The connection between self-image and BDD

11:30 – How does family conditioning and judgmental comments contribute to BDD?

13:44 – The link between appearance anxiety and BDD

15:57 – The cycle of repetitive reassurance

17:10 – Does BDD focus on the face, head, or the entire body?

18:40 – Celebrities who have suffered from BDD

22:00 – Karan Johar’s experience with BDD24:55 – Is the cosmetic industry thriving on people’s insecurities?

26:45 – The illusion of a “perfect life” on social media

31:49 – How to identify symptoms of BDD and what to do about it

37:04 – The importance of open communication with family

43:16 – The emotional impact of BDD and how emotions play a role

45:25 – Self-help practices for managing BDD

47:04 – The role of sensitivity in communication

51:32 – Can BDD be cured?

56:56 – Why self-medication is not the right approach

58:33 – The role of mental health experts and image consultants in overcoming BDD

1:02:49 – The psychological and emotional consequences of BDD

1:06:05 – Social media affects all age groups

1:09:12 – How image consultants and mental health experts can work together

1:10:18 – Breaking the mirror: A symbolic step towards healing

1:10:53 – BDD is not about vanity

1:14:03 – Outro🎙 Meet Your Hosts:

Suman Agarwal Co-founder & Director – Image Consulting Business Institute Image Management Authority & Mentor Pioneered Image Consulting in India Most Senior Image Consultant in The Indian Subcontinent🌐 www.imageconsultinginstitute.com

Bhakti Joshi, M.A.Counselling Psychologist & Trauma-Focused Therapist (EMDR, ACT)Founder – ASHA Mental Health Services📍For consultations at Samarpan Health:

Mental Health Counselling & Wellness Center, Mumbai📞 Contact: 9136032440 | 8104662136

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