Emotionally Unavailable Men, Toxic Love & Situationships | Psychologist Ekta Bhanushali

Sonam Kapoor’s Makeup Artist Says You’re Using Too Many Products

How did a woman who was once physically dragged off a film set go on to become one of India's most influential makeup artists? In this episode of The Masoom Minawala Show, I sit down with celebrity makeup artist Namrata Soni for a conversation that goes far beyond beauty. From a time when women were actively discouraged from working as makeup artists in Bollywood to creating some of the most iconic beauty moments in Indian pop culture, Namrata shares the grit, resilience, and creativity that shaped her extraordinary journey. Known for working with some of the biggest names in the industry and creating unforgettable looks, including Sonam Kapoor's iconic Cannes appearances, Namrata opens up about the realities of building a career in beauty, the evolution of the industry, and the lessons she's learned over decades at the top. And of course, she doesn't leave without sharing some of her most valuable beauty advice. ✨ In this episode, we discuss:• The shocking story of being dragged off a Film City set• Why Bollywood once resisted women makeup artists• Building a career in an industry dominated by men• The journey behind Sonam Kapoor's iconic Cannes looks• The biggest beauty mistakes women make• Why foundations turn grey after a few hours• How to identify your undertone correctly• Why Indian skin often needs colour correction• The truth about finding the right base products• A simple "lazy girl" makeup routine anyone can follow• Beauty trends that have changed over the years• What it really takes to stay relevant in a constantly evolving industry• Balancing ambition, motherhood, and entrepreneurship Whether you're obsessed with beauty, building a creative career, or simply curious about the woman behind some of India's most memorable beauty moments, this conversation is packed with insights, stories, and practical takeaways. This isn't just a conversation about makeup. It's about breaking barriers, mastering your craft, and creating a legacy that lasts. 🎙️ Subscribe to The Masoom Minawala Show for conversations that help women navigate life, love, career, money, wellness, and personal growth with confidence. Social Media: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masoomminawala/ [https://www.instagram.com/masoomminawala/]My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoomminawala/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=in [https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoomminawala/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=in] About Me: Masoom Minawala is the Founder and Creative Director of MSF Media, a women-focused media company built around one conviction: India's women are the largest underserved media audience in the world. She hosts The Masoom Minawala Show, a long-form podcast for ambitious women, and is an angel investor backing women founders across lifestyle, fashion, and digital media. A Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honouree and pioneer of the #SupportIndianDesigners movement, Masoom has spent over a decade bringing Indian fashion, craft, and culture to global audiences. #MasoomMinawala #NamrataSoni #BeautySecrets #MakeupArtist #BollywoodBeauty #IndianBeauty #SonamKapoor #BeautyTips #WomenWhoLead #TheMasoomMinawalaShow

Lose Weight Without Dieting, Without Ozempic, Without Suffering

Intermittent fasting doesn't work for women? HIIT spikes your cortisol? You need a complete lifestyle overhaul to get healthy? Not quite. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Aarti Javeri Mehta to separate health facts from health fiction and unpack some of the biggest myths women have been told about weight loss, hormones, metabolism, nutrition, and long-term wellness. From intermittent fasting and protein intake to PCOS, postpartum recovery, insulin resistance, and sustainable habit-building, this conversation is packed with practical, science-backed insights that can help you feel healthier, stronger, and more in control of your body. We talk about: 🥚 Why getting enough protein in the morning could change your entire day.⏰ Intermittent fasting for women: what's actually backed by science.📈 Why building healthy habits slowly works better than chasing extremes.🥗 The simple plate formula that supports metabolic health.🩺 Why insulin resistance and pre-diabetes are becoming so common.🏃‍♀️ The truth about HIIT, cortisol, and exercising with PCOS.🌻 Seed cycling, hormone health, and where the science currently stands.🤱 Postpartum nutrition, breastfeeding, and the pressure to "bounce back."🧠 The 3-part framework every woman can use to improve her health.✨ Why getting just 1% better every day can completely transform your life. Whether you're trying to lose weight, improve your energy levels, support your hormones, navigate PCOS, or simply understand your body better, this episode will challenge a lot of what you've been taught—and replace it with practical advice you can actually use. Key Learnings From This Conversation: 💡 Health Doesn't Need To Be Extreme: The best results often come from small, sustainable habits.🍽️ Your Plate Matters: More vegetables, adequate protein, and balanced meals can make a bigger difference than complicated diets.⏳ Consistency Beats Perfection: Building from 10 minutes to 12 hours to 14 hours is often more effective than starting aggressively.🏋️‍♀️ Exercise Is Not The Enemy: Recovery matters, but women don't need to fear strength training or HIIT.🌱 Progress Compounds: If you're 1% better today than yesterday, you're moving in the right direction. What's one health myth you believed for years that turned out to be wrong? Social Media:  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masoomminawala/ My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoomminawala/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=in About Me:  Masoom Minawala is the Founder and Creative Director of MSF Media, a women-focused media company built around one conviction: India's women are the largest underserved media audience in the world. She hosts The Masoom Minawala Show, a long-form podcast for ambitious women, and is an angel investor backing women founders across lifestyle, fashion, and digital media. A Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honouree and pioneer of the #SupportIndianDesigners movement, Masoom has spent over a decade bringing Indian fashion, craft, and culture to global audiences.

Emotionally Unavailable Men, Toxic Love & Situationships | Psychologist Ekta Bhanushali

Why does modern dating feel so exhausting? Why are so many people struggling to find lasting love despite having more options than ever before? In this episode of The Masoom Minawala Show, I sit down with relationship coach, counselor, and mental health expert Ekta Bhanushali for an honest conversation about modern relationships, dating culture, emotional availability, attachment styles, self-worth, and what it truly takes to build healthy love in today's world. With over a decade of experience helping people navigate relationships and emotional well-being, Ekta breaks down the patterns that keep us stuck - from chasing unavailable partners and confusing chemistry with compatibility to seeking validation through relationships and struggling with commitment. Whether you're single, dating, healing from heartbreak, or in a long-term relationship, this episode will help you understand yourself and your relationships on a much deeper level. ✨ In this episode, we discuss: • Why modern dating feels harder than ever • Why people struggle with commitment today • The impact of dating apps and endless choices • Attachment styles and how they shape relationships • Why we keep repeating unhealthy relationship patterns • The difference between chemistry and compatibility • Self-worth, validation, and emotional dependence This isn't just a conversation about finding the right partner, it's about becoming the version of yourself that can create healthy, secure, and fulfilling relationships. If you've ever wondered why dating feels confusing, why relationships keep repeating the same patterns, or what healthy love actually looks like, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe to The Masoom Minawala Show for conversations that help women navigate life, love, career, money, and personal growth with confidence. Social Media:  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masoomminawala/ My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoomminawala/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=in About Me:  Masoom Minawala is the Founder and Creative Director of MSF Media, a women-focused media company built around one conviction: India's women are the largest underserved media audience in the world. She hosts The Masoom Minawala Show, a long-form podcast for ambitious women, and is an angel investor backing women founders across lifestyle, fashion, and digital media. A Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honouree and pioneer of the #SupportIndianDesigners movement, Masoom has spent over a decade bringing Indian fashion, craft, and culture to global audiences.

India's Face Yoga Queen on How to Look Young Forever

What if everything you’ve been told about ageing, skincare, and injectables is only half the truth? In this powerful episode of The Masoom Minawala Show, I sit down with Vibhuti Arora to unpack the science, myths, and lived reality behind facial ageing, face yoga, Botox, injectables, and the hidden role of facial muscles in how we look and age. From facial muscle weakness, jaw tension, droopy eyes and lips, stress stored in the face, lymphatic drainage, and early signs of ageing — to Botox myths, filler concerns, and natural alternatives like face yoga and facial massage — this conversation completely reframes how we think about beauty and ageing. Vibhuti also shares her deeply personal journey with lupus, her healing through yoga, and how it led her to build a global movement around facial muscle education, preventive ageing, and holistic skin health. This is not just a beauty conversation. It’s a deep dive into:- face yoga benefits and techniques- facial muscle health and ageing- Botox myths and long-term muscle impact- injectables, fillers and “pillow face” concerns- jaw tension, chewing muscles and facial stress- lymphatic drainage and de-puffing techniques- early signs of facial ageing- non-invasive alternatives to aesthetic procedures In this episode, we discuss:✨ Why facial muscles matter more than we realise✨ What actually happens to muscles after Botox✨ Early visible signs of weak facial muscles✨ How stress shows up on your face✨ Simple face yoga routines and morning rituals✨ Lymphatic drainage techniques for de-puffing✨ Jawline sculpting and double chin exercises✨ Forehead lines and muscle re-training techniques✨ LED masks, tools, and at-home facial tech explained✨ Dry brushing and full-body lymphatic health✨ The truth about fillers, migration, and “pillow face”✨ Why consistency matters more than quick fixes If you’ve ever felt confused about ageing, injectables, face yoga, or what actually works for long-term skin and facial health — this episode will change the way you see your face. Social Media: My Instagram:    / masoomminawala   My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c... About Me: A global influencer and entrepreneur, who aims at bringing Indian fashion on a global platform and popularity. I work with my team around the clock to curate content on fashion, lifestyle, women empowerment, and inspiring personal stories. Using my platform of 1 million followers now, I also work towards popularizing and supporting Indian designers, globally. As a supporter and believer in women and their entrepreneurial skills, I have now founded Empowher too. The initiative helps inspire guide, and uplift women who want to grow or kick-start their journey in the competitive world of business

Every Indian Woman Is Freezing Her Eggs Now. Should You?

What if everything women have been told about fertility… is incomplete? In this deeply honest episode of The Masoom Minawala Show, I sit down with Dr. Jatin Shah to unpack one of the most confusing, emotional, and misunderstood subjects for women today — fertility. From egg freezing, IVF, fertility testing, AMH, PCOS, biological clock anxiety, pregnancy timelines, fertility myths, lifestyle choices, and reproductive health — this conversation answers the questions most women have quietly carried for years. With decades of experience in fertility and reproductive medicine, Dr. Jatin Shah breaks down the science in the simplest possible way — without fearmongering, shame, or unrealistic promises. This is not just a conversation about getting pregnant.It’s a conversation about: * fertility awareness for women * egg freezing myths * IVF misconceptions * understanding AMH and egg reserve * biological clock anxiety * PCOS and women’s health * fertility after 30 * lifestyle and fertility * women’s reproductive health * fertility preservation and planning In this episode, we discuss:✨ What age fertility actually starts declining✨ The truth about egg freezing and menopause✨ Does egg freezing cause weight gain or mood swings?✨ AMH tests and how to understand fertility health✨ Why more women are freezing their eggs today✨ IVF myths women still believe✨ Fertility timelines women are rarely told about✨ PCOS, hormonal health, acne, hair fall & symptoms✨ Smoking, vaping and their impact on egg quality✨ What fertility doctors wish women knew earlier✨ Why fertility conversations create so much fear✨ The emotional side of reproductive planning If you’ve ever felt anxious, confused, overwhelmed, or under-informed about fertility, egg freezing, IVF, PCOS, or reproductive health — this episode is for you. Social Media: My Instagram:    / masoomminawala   My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c... About Me: A global influencer and entrepreneur, who aims at bringing Indian fashion on a global platform and popularity. I work with my team around the clock to curate content on fashion, lifestyle, women empowerment, and inspiring personal stories. Using my platform of 1 million followers now, I also work towards popularizing and supporting Indian designers, globally. As a supporter and believer in women and their entrepreneurial skills, I have now founded Empowher too. The initiative helps inspire guide, and uplift women who want to grow or kick-start their journey in the competitive world of business