In this episode of Figuring Out, Raj Shamani and Dr Sarthak Dave explore the raw truth of pain and heartbreak, and how to figure things out when you need help emotionally
Raj Shamani (left) and Dr Sarthak Dave in conversation during the episode. Pic courtesy/Youtube
Ever feel like your emotions are interrupting your daily functioning? Or that you don’t have enough time to deal with the grief? In a compelling podcast, host Raj Shamani sits down with MD psychiatrist Dr Sarthak Dave on a recent episode of Figuring Out. This isn’t just an interview; it’s an in-depth dissection of human pain, gender dynamics, how grief is also a condition of society, and the path to emotional recovery.
Shamani and Dave dive into the raw realities of modern relationships, starting with the complex process of dealing with infidelity and how men and women deal with it, given that society is heavily influenced by patriarchy.
“Your grief is the biggest grief,” says Dave as he talks about how social conditioning dictates the emotional responses of men and women to trauma and heartbreak. Shamani makes a compelling argument, claiming, “A woman will feel the pain in a more intense way but will completely recover, whereas men, on the other hand, have a habit of avoiding the whole experience.”
They explore the nuanced differences: the role of dependency in how genders react to problems, and why women often face self-worth issues while men grapple with social worth issues following a split. The episode acts as a practical guide to emotional first aid, covering the critical steps of healing trauma and the vital benefits of crying as a release. In addition, Dave connects suppressed emotions to a rise in depression and even physical health issues stemming from heartbreak.
Crucially, the duo addresses deeper wounds: identifying the signs of a toxic relationship and providing a framework for walking away. The discussion culminates in a powerful segment on childhood trauma and how one deals with it. Shamani ends the podcast on a compelling note, saying, “Every child knows what are the medicines for a headache, cold, cough, and they reach out for the medicine box, but what about the medicine or cure for when you’re emotionally unwell? Somehow, no child is aware of that.”
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