Neurotalkies
Our true Ikigai comes across in our podcast, which is one of the many arms of our public engagement endeavour. Host Dr.Varun Sethi has conversations with guests from different backgrounds. While each conversation is in some way linked to the core of neuroscience and its impact on our lives, each conversation is a personal account of resilience, optimism and the diversity that is existence.
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Interviews with Medical Immigrants from across the world allows you to witness the different struggles and paths taken by medical professionals who leave their home country in pursuit of education. You can listen to this on Spotify or by clicking here. Have a listen !
Neuroimpact an eye opener to the influence neurology has on our lives - be it behaviour, health, decision making, love and spirituality ! Now live
Neurotalkies Season 3 Episode 2
12th July 2025
Dr Divya Ajay, Urologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) New York
Series 3, Episode 2 : Balancing marriage, motherhood and a career
A urologist based in NY, USA, Dr Divya Ajay has a very honest and heartfelt conversation about what inspired her to be a Urologist. A woman of colour, in a male dominated speciality, her passion and determination is palpable in her dialogue with Neurotalkies. Do tune in and listen !
Neurotalkies Season 3 Episode 1
12th July 2025
Dr Jalesh Panicker, Uroneurologist at NHNN , Queen Square, London
Series 3, Episode 1 :From Trivandrum to London, a leap of faith
A uroneurologist, based at NHNN, London. Listen to this fascinating neurologists journey from Kerala to London, specialising in a niche speciality. All along his passion for medicine and neurology is palpable, as is his identity and connection with his Indian roots. If you ever wonder how you can give back to your roots, this one is a must listen.
Neuroimpact #2501
In conversation with Saskia Rao de Haas
On March 8th, Neurotalkies brings you an exclusive conversation in our series Neuroimpact - a conversation with Saskia Rao-de Haas, a virtuoso musician and composer who has transformed the way we experience the cello in Hindustani classical music. Listen to her take on music and the brain, music education, silence and the importance of listening.
A dialogue between a musician and a neurologist as they explore their understanding of the brain, music and spirituality
Saskia ji is a true pioneer, blending Eastern and Western traditions to create a sound that is uniquely her own.Hear about her pioneering work in Music Education via Sangeet4all , providing an Indian music curriculum for young learners. And her dream, Music , should be every child’s birthright !
SNRC Talkies : Series 1 / Episode 1
published 4th September 2021
Dr Manish Asrani
Series 1 : Would you go back ?
In conversation with medical graduates who leave their country, go abroad, pursuing medical careers. Has the pandemic augmented the immigrants guilts? Will they go back ?
Episode 1 : In conversation with Dr Manish Asrani, who left India for the UK in 2006. Fifteen years on, what does he think ?
SNRC Talkies : Series 1 / Episode 2
published 19th September 2021
Dr Srikirti Kodali
Series 1 : Would you go back ?
In conversation with medical graduates who leave their country, go abroad, pursuing medical careers. Has the pandemic augmented the immigrants guilt? Will they go back ?
Episode 2: Dr Srikirti Kodali, a 1.5 generation immigrant speaks of her love for India, and the challenges of balancing creative and scientific pursuits.
SNRC Talkies : Series 1 / Episode 3
published 3rd Nov 2021
Dr Yen Goh
Series 1 : Would you go back ?
In conversation with medical graduates who leave their country, go abroad, pursuing medical careers. Has the pandemic augmented the immigrants guilt? Will they go back ?
Episode 3: Dr Yee Yen Goh, a neurology registrar at Queen Square, London tells us about her journey from Malaysia to London. In a conversation spread over two parts we speak about the morbidity of life, minority conditioning and women in science. Not to be missed ! Tune in
Neurotalkies : Series 2 , Episode 1
In conversation with Dr A Biswas
A woman of colour, a neurosrugeon in the US
Series 2 : Episode 1
In conversation with medical graduates who leave their country, go abroad, pursuing medical careers.
Dr Biswas is a neurosurgeon who's persistence to chase her dream is unmatched. Hear her journey, as a woman in a male dominated speciality, as a woman of colour in the US. Is the grass really greener on the other side ?
Neurotalkies : Series 2 , Episode 2
In conversation with Dr Sabah Munshi
Do it, Dont Delay - in conversation with Dr Sabah Munshi - From Mumbai to Lancaster
Series 2 : Episode 2
Listen to this inspiring journey with lots of twists and turns, as Dr Sabah Munshi chases her dream of being an Obstetric Anaesthetist. She is the clinical lead for Obstetric Anaesthesia at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Do it, Dont Delay !
Neurotalkies : Series 2, Episode 3
In conversation with Christina Giavasi
From Kalymnos to Bristol
Dr Christina Giavasi
Series 2 : Episode 3
An inspiring conversation with Dr Christina Giavaisi , a neurologist with a sub-speciality interest in Epilepsy. A journey from Kalymnos to Bristol, via France, London, Cleveland and Nottingham. Not to be missed !
Neurotalkies : Series 2, Episode 4
In conversation with Dr Meghna Chadha, Professor of Radiology at LSU
Balancing personal and professional demands
Dr Meghna Chadha
Series 2 : Episode 4
Dr Meghna Chadha is a Professor of Radiology at LSU. Her journey from Delhi to Shreveport is a humbling account of willing sacrifices made to make the personal and professional pursuits stay in sync. A must listen.
Neurotalkies : Series 2, Episode 5
In conversation with Dr Ankur Poddar - From Calcutta to London, via Dehran. When in Rome, do as the Romans do !
Dr Ankur Poddar
Series 2 : Episode 5
Dr Ankur Poddar is an Endocrinology consultant at the St. Georges NHS Trust in London. Listen to his interesting anecdotes on how he started his journey in Medicine in Dehran, Nepal to landing a consultant job in London. Will surely make you smile, and reflect !