Beyond the black letter law

All Things Mental Health featuring Najah Ahmed, barrister at law

00:00 - Intro 01:28 - The inspiration behind Nou Tou Mantal 04:30 - Not being alone 07:18 - What is mental health 08:12 - Launching the first episode 13:16 - Receiving feedback 15:50 - Growing a platform organically 17:55 - Preconceptions about mental health 21:38 - The reality of a breakdown 24:36 - Commonalities and differences around mental health 29:26 - Podcasting as a barrister 32:36 - The impact of practising law on mental health 39:38 - Everything happens for a reason 40:35 - Teenage mental health 45:01 - Mental health of an ageing population

Portrait featuring Micki Pistorius, Forensic psychologist, criminal profiler and author

What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? Were they born this way or made so? Are they capable of change? What does a criminal profiler do? Why do people fall in love with criminals? These are but a few questions we explored in this week’s podcast during this fascinating conversation with Micki Pistorius [https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-pistorius-31420054/], South Africa’s first criminal profiler and the first woman in the profession. Micki is recognised as one of the world's foremost psychological profilers. Her best selling book Catch me a killer is based on her life and journey as a forensic psychologist. The true crime TV series of the same name was inspired from her autobiographical writing. I think it’s fair to say that this is one of the most interesting conversations I’ve ever had. I know it may sound like I say the same thing every week, but you won’t want to miss this one. 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - What goes on in the mind of a serial killer 02:51 - Lack of empathy 04:44 - What is a serial killer looking for? 06:09 - Can they change? 08:01 - Can the brain of a serial killer be rewired? 10:24 - What does a criminal profiler do? 13:27 - Testifying in court as a forensic psychologist 15:10 - Is profiling a skill? 17:12 - Falling in love with a criminal 18:48 - Emotional detachment 20:50 - Dealing with the emotional toll 22:03 - Why Mauritius? 24:20 - Being ready for crime 26:19 - Preparing our institutions 27:35 - Catch me a killer and writing 30:02 - Archeology 31:22 - The history of crime 32:25 - Favourite archeological site 34:32 - Loving France 37:34 - Teaching 38:14 - Profiling losing track 39:55 - Any regrets? 41:20 - Studying profiling 42:32 - Can AI replace a human profiler 44:34 - Solving cold cases

Portrait featuring Nikhil Boolell, Barrister at law and Partner, Temple Law

Carrying the legacy of a name is often seen as a privilege, but it is in fact, more often than not, a heavy responsibility.  It is no small feat to carry that burden with grace, without false humility and no sense of entitlement. This is one of the many reasons why I enjoyed my refreshing – and at times, very philosophical - conversation with this week’s guest.  As Nikhil Boolell so eloquently puts it, “I consider myself as dust. I’m nothing, I come from nothing, I will lead my life in the nothingness of the values I hold and I will leave my life as such”.  That said, he is conscious of the valuable role he can play in his life: as a younger member of the Bar, as a caring member of his neighbourhood and as a husband and father.  Join us for this week’s episode as we talk about Nikhil’s childhood influences, why he chose the profession, his thoughts of AI and the law, why he enjoys litigation and more. 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - If Nikhil hadn’t been a lawyer… 02:44 - Was law a choice? 06:32 - The nobility of the Bar 07:51 - The values that drive Nikhil 11:59 - Parental influence 13:30 - Being in a law firm 15:22 - The challenges of AI for the legal profession 23:57 - How AI can be used as a tool to improve the practice of law 25:55 - The joys of litigation 31:48 - Being married to a lawyer 33:30 - Nikhil’s favourite legal book 35:21 - Benefits of doing a Masters 42:33 - Boarding school 48:07 - The community of the Bar

Portrait featuring Roomesh Ramchurn, Tax Partner, Mazars Forvis Mauritius

00:00 - Intro  01:03 - Why tax? 02:29 - Having and being a mentor 04:49 - Lifelong learning 07:02 - Nurturing client relationships 09:48 - Tax challenges Mauritius faces 13:45 - The future of Mauritius IFC 16:24 - Mauritius IFA 17:40 - Why attend the 16th Mauritius Africa-Asia conference 18:48 - Advice for the young professional 20:38 - Would our jobs still exist in 10 years? 21:52 - Alternative career? 23:44 - Any regrets?

Portrait featuring Nirupama Anand , Founder of BollyFIT dance

What do Indian classical dance, molecular genetics, and neuroscience have in common? More than you’d think. A few weeks ago, I had the joy of meeting someone whose inner beauty shone throughout our conversation.  Nirupama Anand 🌀 is not just a dance teacher. Her energy, philosophy, and life story are infused with a contagious joie de vivre that stays with you long after you’ve met her. Born on a naval ship (yes, really!) and raised in Hong Kong, Nirupama discovered the magic of Bharatanatyam as a young girl. Today, she channels that same magic into Bollyfit and Bollywood-inspired classes that empower and energise women of all ages and backgrounds. But where do biology and the brain fit into all of this?  You'll have to tune in to this week's episode to find out! (full episode out on Thursday on our usual channels) p.s - The podcast is taking a little winter break from next week. See you in a month! 00:00 - Intro  01:56 - Starting life aboard a ship 04:06 - Growing up in Hong Kong 05:17 - The love of dance 07:11 - Discovering Bharatanatyam [https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=ac35dc61bdce8476&rlz=1C1GCEA_enMU1124MU1124&q=bharatanatyam&spell=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiyvr3b-MaOAxVTAtsEHZ8ZMuAQkeECKAB6BAgKEAE] 09:38 - Developing the passion for dance 11:22 - I am not a good dancer, what do I do? 12:15 - Why Molecular genetics and neuroscience 15:15 - The ethics of scientific research 17:25 - Why Mauritius?  20:59 - Growing up in Mauritius 23:51 - Taking on the role of a mother 27:52 - The birth of Bollywood 30:30 - Dance as a tool to empower 31:13 - The mother’s guilt 32:51 - The interconnectedness of everything 34:13 - Music as medicine 36:36 - Holding that space for longer 37:13 - The age of convenience 38:05 - Movement other than dance as we age 40:02 - Choosing karate 44:43 - Finding joy 47:12 - Where to dance with Nirupama