How I Dealt With It

Rebounds: The Good, Bad and Ugly

'Okay distraction'- that's how Urban Dictionary defines a rebound. A person, that you "use" to get over someone you broke up with.  "On their own, rebounds will never be enough. But they can be an okay distraction." Rude!  But even though rebounds can be awkward; they can also be weirdly comforting. A rebound embraces us when we are at our lowest. Also, they give us validation, at a time when we really really need it!  But are rebounds a great idea? Or a terrible decision? That's what we are talking about in Episode 9 of How I Dealt With It. Written, hosted and produced by Divyani Rattanpal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Breakups and Insecurities

Breakups are the perfect trigger for insecurities; they make us think we are not worthy enough, not attractive enough... quite simply... not enough. And it's perfectly natural. The important thing is not to let it affect you, and pick your sweet self up as soon as you can!  Hosted and written by Divyani Rattanpal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ruined Songs, Lost Money, Bye-Bye To Work Opportunity And Other Realities of a Breakup

“My ex ruined my favourite song,” says my friend. It’s not like he plagiarised it. Nor is his name Preetam. She’s only speaking of how she has been robbed of her favourite song, because she can no longer listen to it, because it reminds her of all the memories she built around it with her ex. For me, the 'collateral damage' was a travel destination. Sometimes, the collateral damage can be an office, where you find it difficult to work because it's also inhabited by your ex. At others, it could be a lost work opportunity, because the ex has asked people not to work with you (looking right at ya, Bollywood!).  The truth is, that breakups take away more than a boyfriend/girlfriend — they also sometimes ruin friendships, finances, and professional opportunities, among other things. Have you ever lost more than a relationship after a breakup? If yes, listen in to Episode 7 of How I Dealt With It, featuring popular romance author Sudeep Nagarkar.  Hosted, written and produced by Divyani Rattanpal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Men, Mental Health and Breakups

Men won't acknowledge their pain.  'Men'tal health will not be taken care of. Uff. Is there any other wrong step that can be taken while dealing with a breakup? In episode 6, we talk about how men and women process breakups differently, and how sometimes, men's refusal to acknowledge their pain results in them taking longer to get over breakups. Of course, we will also talk about how NOT to sabotage your mental health when you have just been rejected.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Broken Engagements: When the Only Thing Broken Isn’t Just Your Heart

A broken engagement isn’t just about two people calling it quits, it’s about two families separating (and lots of drama).  In the Indian context, the situation can be especially tricky. But how can one deal with it, this podcast offers some suggestions.  Written, Hosted and Produced by Divyani Rattanpal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]