Parenthoot with Neha

Parenthoot redefines the conversation about parenthood, focusing on the parents behind the roles. With a blend of serious insights and playful moments, we share real, relatable stories from diverse parents.Our episodes dive deep into the lived experiences of balancing professional and personal lives, highlighting both the challenges and joys. Celebrating authenticity, our guests offer raw, unfiltered truths, making listeners feel seen and understood.Join us for inspiring, heartfelt conversations!

Parenthoot with Neha is a society podcast hosted by Neha Garg, with 87 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Neha Garg hosts Parenthoot with Neha, a society show with 87 episodes published.

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  Episode #73

  #73

  Aug 9, 20261h 17m

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  Episode #71

  #71: What Children's Author Vaishali Shroff Wants Every Parent to Know About Stories

  Jul 12, 20261h 34m

  In this episode, Neha sits down with children's author Vaishali Shroff for a warm, honest conversation about what it really means to write — and why so much of that applies to how we raise kids too. Vaishali talks about stories that took over a decade to find their published form, the self-doubt that never fully goes away even after multiple books, and a moment at a book signing that changed how she thinks about her own work. It's a conversation about patience, trusting your own voice, and letting things unfold in their own time. Why You Should Listen If you've ever pushed your child (or yourself) toward an outcome instead of letting the process breathe, this episode offers a gentle reframe. Vaishali's insights on writing "for yourself first" mirror so much of parenting — the comparison trap, the self-doubt, the fear of how others will judge what you put out into the world. Parents raising young readers and writers will especially value her perspective on nurturing creativity without rushing it toward a finish line. Notable Quotes from the Guest On writing to be published vs. writing for yourself: "You've got to discover yourself, you've got to discover the kind of stories you can write... that cannot happen if you just write to be published, because then you're writing for others, you're not writing for yourself." On timing: One of her stories, Remembering Amma , was written as an experiment over 14 years before it was published as a children's book. On self-doubt: "I still go through that every single day... that feeling of self-doubt. I'm so scared every time a book comes out." On being "chosen" to write: A stranger at a book signing told her, "I think God has chosen you to write these two books," a moment Vaishali still carries with her. Practical Takeaways for Listeners Let stories (and skills) develop on their own timeline. Vaishali's published work includes stories written over a decade earlier — there's no fixed schedule for creative growth. Doubt doesn't disappear with experience — you learn to write alongside it. Reassuring for parents modelling resilience for their kids. There's no single "right" process. Vaishali contrasts her own instinctive, unplotted writing style with a friend's structured plotting approach — both work. Rejection is often about fit, not worth. Many of her stories were rejected multiple times before being accepted elsewhere. Writing for yourself first is not selfish — it's essential. The same applies to encouraging kids to create without an audience in mind. Resources and References Vaishali Shroff's website: vaishalishroff.in Instagram: @vaishaliwrites Reference to author Elif Shafak and her novel There Are Rivers in the Sky , discussed as an example of letting a story lead the writing process. About the Guest Vaishali Shroff is a children's book author with a growing body of published work, including picture books and short stories for young readers. Before writing for children, she published more than 15 short stories for adult readers. Her books include Remembering Amma , along with several forthcoming titles — one of which she wrote more than 11 years before its release. Her writing journey reflects both a deep instinct for storytelling and an honest relationship with the uncertainty that comes with putting creative work into the world. --- 🎙 If this conversation resonated, share it with a parent, partner, or friend who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Parenthoot with Neha and leave a review – it helps these stories reach more people. ☕ Support Us: https://buymeacoffee.com/gargneha Your support helps keep the show running.

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  The Story Behind Karadi Tales: Shobha Viswanath on 30 Years of Indian Children's Publishing, Naseeruddin Shah, and Rain Rain Go Away

  Jul 5, 20261h 9m

  In this Parenthoot Spotlight, Neha sits down with Shobha Viswanath, co-founder of Karadi Tales — one of India's most beloved children's publishing houses, now 30 years old. Shobha traces the journey from a gap she spotted as a returning mother (no Indian audiobooks for children) to an institution that has shaped millions of childhoods. The conversation spans the founding of Karadi Tales with husband Viswanath and brother-in-law Narayan, getting Naseeruddin Shah to narrate the very first two stories, the pivot from audiobooks to picture books, and the birth of Karadi Path — a pan-India English language learning program now in thousands of schools. Plus: why Shobha wrote Indian nursery rhymes to replace Jack and Jill, and the accidental discovery that Karadi Tales is an anagram of "read as I talk." Why You Should Listen Whether you grew up with Karadi Tales or are raising a child on them, this is the story behind the stories Shobha shares sharp, unsentimental wisdom on raising readers and building a child's aesthetic — without pressure or prescription There's an honest conversation about the economics of independent children's publishing and the real threat of AI-generated content You'll hear how a family of musicians — alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Gulzar, Girish Karnad, Usha Uthup, and Rahul Dravid — built a 30-year institution from a fax machine and two Panchatantra retellings Notable Quotes "Roz roz you won't feed your child dal chawal, no? You expose them to so many kinds of cuisines, similar with books, similar with art." "Always test your story with a teenage kid or an older kid or with an enemy, not even with a friend." "What are we doing in an agricultural country like ours, singing rain, rain, go away?" Resources & References Karadi Tales: www.karaditales.com Karadipath (English language learning program, pan-India): www.karadipath.com The Blue Jackal and The Foolish Lion — Karadi Tales' very first audiobooks, narrated by Naseeruddin Shah Run Ravi Run — one of Karadi's recent picture books Karadi Rhymes on YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/@karaditales ) — search "Karadi Tales rhymes" or "Karaditales mango song" to find Shobha's India-contextual nursery rhymes sung by Usha Uthup Shobha's online picture book writing workshop (limited to 20 participants) — follow Karadi Tales on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/karaditales ) for upcoming dates About the Guest Shobha Viswanath is the co-founder of Karadi Tales, established in Chennai in 1996 alongside her husband Viswanath and brother-in-law Narayan — all classically trained Carnatic musicians. A journalist and writer by background, Shobha has spent three decades commissioning, writing, and publishing children's audiobooks and picture books rooted in Indian stories, languages, art, and music traditions. She is also the co-founder of Karadi Path, a structured English language learning methodology now active in government, tribal, and CSR-supported schools across India. She believes children should be trusted with stories — and left free to find their own way into them Follow Shobha on Instagram Connect with Shobha on LinkedIn .--- Enjoyed this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear it. Follow Parenthoot on your favourite podcast platform and leave a review if this conversation stayed with you. ☕ Support Us: https://buymeacoffee.com/gargneha Your support helps keep the show running.

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  Episode #70

  #70: I Am the Village: An Autism Mom on Diagnosis, Therapy Myths, and Showing Up Every Day | Aparna Sinha

  Jun 28, 20261h 5m

  Aparna Sinha — bestselling author, founder and CEO of Fabulinus, and mother to 10-year-old Zayan — joins Neha for one of the most honest conversations Parenthoot has had. Zayan is on the borderline of the autism spectrum, and Aparna doesn't soften what that means: the early confusion, the wrong therapists, the months of no sleep, the isolation, and the darkest thoughts she says every neurodivergent parent knows but nobody names. She talks about why she and husband Vishal made the painful decision to live apart solely to protect Zayan's routine, what it means to be entirely your own village, and the small victories — a complete sentence spoken to a stranger, a Hindi word understood out of context — that feel seismic when you've spent years working toward them. A conversation about love that doesn't flinch. Why You Should Listen If you are parenting a neurodivergent child, you will feel seen in ways that are rare. If you are not, you will come away with a deeper, kinder understanding of what these families carry — often entirely alone. Aparna challenges the "it takes a village" narrative, dismantles therapy myths that cause real harm, and offers hard-won wisdom on trusting your child before you trust any expert. Notable Quotes "I am the village. There is no village. Don't let anybody fool you." "When it is good, it is great. When it is bad, it is awful." "Without saying a single word, he has changed me into a better person." "Trust your child. Whatever your child is telling you is correct." "We were broken, but we were not hopeless. We are never hopeless." Practical Takeaways The autism spectrum is not linear — it is a complex spiral. A borderline diagnosis is often invisible to the outside world, and that invisibility is its own burden. "Can't" and "won't" are not the same. Learning to read that difference is one of the most critical skills a neurodivergent parent can develop — and one of the hardest to explain to everyone else. Not every therapy is right for every child. Ask hard questions before you begin. If your child is consistently distressed, pull them out. Good therapy does not look like a child in tears. Routine is not rigidity — it is the foundation on which neurodivergent children build safety and progress. Your own mental and physical wellbeing is not a luxury. Acceptance, journaling, walking, and allowing yourself to feel overwhelmed are all part of sustaining the long game. Educate yourself beyond WhatsApp forwards. Read books, read journals, understand your child's brain before handing them to any expert. About the Guest Aparna Sinha is a bestselling author and the founder and CEO of Fabulinus. She lives in Gurgaon with her 10-year-old son Zayan, who is on the borderline of the autism spectrum. From a family of extraordinary achievers — her mother equalled Sarojini Naidu's record as youngest graduate and postgraduate; her father was a National Award-winning academic and Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Allahabad — Aparna has channelled her personal journey into advocacy, writing, and building spaces where neurodivergent families feel less alone. Connect with her on LinkedIn --- 🎙 If this conversation resonated, share it with a parent, partner, or friend who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Parenthoot with Neha and leave a review – it helps these stories reach more people. ☕ Support Us: https://buymeacoffee.com/gargneha Your support helps keep the show running.

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  Episode #67

  #67: Building Brands, Raising Babies, and Losing Yourself: Maya Varma on Entrepreneurial Motherhood

  May 31, 20261h 8mS0

  <p>In this episode, Neha sits down with Maya Varma – entrepreneur, co-founder and Chief Brand & Product Officer of fashion labels Joker & Witch and Teejh – for a conversation that is equal parts raw and revelatory. Maya and her husband Satish built two thriving brands together, raised a few dogs, and then in 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, had their son Vivaan. What followed was a reckoning – with identity, with partnership, with anger she didn't recognise as her own, and with a version of motherhood nobody had prepared her for. This episode traces that entire arc: the early euphoria of building together, th...

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