Not Happy, But Still Worthy: The Podcast

25/06/2020

A part of the poem reads in her poem in the new episode. Link in bio.

Also below:
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20/06/2020

New Episode Out Now: This is a deleted quote from the episode (I was going to read this poem and got too choked up to do it) but I'm posting it here. Listen to the new episode on your favourite podcast platform now- link in bio and story. Today's episode is special. It is a tribute to Dad. ♥️

20/06/2020

"Grief is hard. Cold. Raw. Today, it's 7 years but it might as well have been 7 days. It hurts like a punctured lung and I'm a collision victim on the side of the freeway. Grief hurts like childbirth and receiving a still born in your arms, every year. Every single year. It's the same absence of the one you love, the parent you need close, the father you wish was alive and here."

-Abirami P. Kurukkal

NEW EPISODE IS OUT NOW. 💜 Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Castbox, Google Podcasts or anywhere you prefer, or simply via the link below.



https://anchor.fm/abirami-p-kurukkal/episodes/June--Grief--Dads-Death-Anniversary-and-Why-Youre-Still-Worthy-eari7a

This episode is not an episode but a monologue. A speech. A babbling away of thoughts, if you will. Today it's 7 years since my dad died and I am talking about it, along with everything else that's on my mind. I'm human. I'm a mess sometimes too. Life sucks a lot- but we can get through. If you are....

11/06/2020

If you want to go back and recap our pilot episode before the lockdown madness hit, here's the link ❤❤❤

Life is a story. A celebration. A struggle. A different page in a different book to different people. Every moment we live is precious, irreversible, and very dear. This show talks about the very different lives we each live, and why it's okay if we're not happy all the damn time. Created and hosted...

26/03/2020

My listeners, friends and family in South Africa 🇿🇦 It's a lockdown, but it is not a cancellation of everything.

Kindness is not cancelled.
Hope is not cancelled.
Your dreams and goals are not cancelled.
The dawn of a new day is not cancelled.
Life and love is not cancelled.

We will come out of this stronger than ever. We will be okay.
Strength in togetherness. 💙

If you need to reach out and are having a hard time coping in isolation, reach out to family/friends and keep connections going even in times of distancing. My DMs are open as well. Be there for each other. Let's support each other and survive this through the one thing that cannot be defeated; Kindness. 👍

Take care everyone. xoxo

18/03/2020

The earth is healing amid the corona crisis.

17/03/2020

The Caption 👇👇👇💗

We must come together to be kind. Do not spread panic and overwhelming information. Do not continuously point fingers as to who is to blame for the pandemic. That is not productive and brings no cure, and no solution. Instead, lend a helping voice to the people who need it, the vulnerable and the afraid. Protect others by protecting yourself and being conscious of what you do with your hygiene. Listen to health officials and departments in your country and practice social distancing to help fight the spread. Don't allow fear and bigotry to make you feel like this is the end. No, this is the beginning. The beginning to a kinder, more self-aware, responsible and united world. The beginning of a eye-opener for us humans who have neglected the earth for so long. The beginning of new bridges, new efforts of reconciliation and research into better health systems and care. The beginning of a better way forward. Unfollow anyone or any page that speaks negativity or unwarranted panic. Protect your mental health by not allowing the media to make you hysterical or paranoid. We have fought plagues and world wars, and those were much less technological times. We are much more informed, equipped and ready than we have ever been to fight a disease, and fight it we will. When united and compassionate we are strong and unbreakable. When divided and unmerciful, we are defeated before we even begin. Let us be kind to ourselves and each other, no matter what may come. We will overcome this, together.

26/01/2020

💔💔💔 Such a heart-breaking tragedy. A legend. A true legacy.

US basketball legend Kobe Bryant was among five people killed in a helicopter crash in the city of Calabasas, California. He was travelling in a private helicopter when it crashed and burst into flames, the cause of the crash is still unknown. Kobe's daughter Gianna, aka GiGi, was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash. She was 13.

I really wanted to write a long post about this but truth is I’m too sad.

What a loss and what a reminder of how short and fragile life is. Hug your loved ones people and tell them you love them often. We always think there’s time and plenty of tomorrows but truth is we never know when it’s going to be too late.

RIP 💔

26/01/2020

Hey Not Haps! 🌻🖤

If you are all wondering WHERE ON EARTH ARE YOU and WHERE IS EPISODE 2 well it's definitely coming, we've just had to take a small break to deal with technical issues.

We will be BACK in FEB with our new episode and a host of awesome stuff, so until then, stay tuned! 🎙💋 x

21/01/2020

Our creator Abirami P. Kurukkal getting candid about the reality of appearances being misleading, and how she copes on not-so-great days.

Do you have some idea of what our Episode 2 might be about? 🖤

19/01/2020

We are re-sharing this message posted by our creator Abirami P. Kurukkal a few months ago about . Remember that no matter how hard any situation feels, it is OKAY to reach out and ask for help and doing so does not make you weak. Reach out for help, talk about it. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ❤ If this video was helpful to you let us know, and share it on to a friend in need.

18/01/2020

Trust that gut feeling and roll with it 👌🔥 What's your creative outlet? (also, have you heard our first episode yet? *IG: Link in bio)

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18/01/2020

Hey Not Haps! Have a AWESOME COOL EPIC (insert another synonym here) weekend, stay hydrated and get READY for episode 2 that drops next week. More info coming soon. 💜💜💜

P.S. Don't forget to share NHBSW with your fam and friends- remember: sharing is caring! And we love hearing from our precious listeners. Keep the feedback rolling in! 🤗

17/01/2020

Some words from our host and creator, Abirami. Let's not forget who we are, and that we have potential to achieve and create great things. Keep believing in your dreams and never settle. 🖤💋

16/01/2020

The magic of new beginnings. 💛

NOT HAPPY BUT STILL WORTHY is available everywhere that podcasts are hiding. 😊 Catch our second episode coming soon. DM/Email us your story (wrote a book? saved a penguin? found a magic cave that makes parrots talk? we want to know!!) and stand a chance to be featured on our show. Info in the link in our bio (Insta) or About page (FB).

16/01/2020

A small preview of what we will be talking about in Episode 2.

The stigma surrounding mental health is so real and so much of a burden, that even in 2020 there are so many of us who cannot openly approach our own family and friends and community and say "hey, I am struggling today, would you be able to help me? I need some support, I am not doing well, I feel very down." This is a topic I have been dying to address and will be discussing in detail with a couple other lovely guests in the upcoming episodes as well. Mental health is so important and there is NOTHING to be ashamed of. We are all human, we are all flawed. We are all struggling to face our own battles, and this is why it is so important to always be a little more kinder than necessary.

What are your thoughts and experiences around the stigma attached to talking about mental health in your community? Comment/DM/Email me your story. Let's start meaningful conversations. ❤

15/01/2020

What's your story? I'm all ears. DM or email me at [email protected] and you may be featured on our podcast.

We want to transform and inspire lives on NHBSW. Maybe you could be someone who could help us do it. Are you ready? ❤

14/01/2020

"Be there for yourself. Be kind to yourself. Don't look in the mirror and see flaws. Look in the mirror and see potential." 💛 A small excerpt from Episode One: An Anxious Life. Have you heard it yet? Link in bio.

Follow our host (Abirami P. Kurukkal) for more updates.

14/01/2020

Hey Not Haps! (yes, that's the name I have come up with for my listeners... cute, I know 😋)

How are you? No, how are you r e a l l y ? And how was the first episode? I want to know more about what you're thinking. What would you like me to talk about next? What topics are on your mind? Share them with me! Are you someone who struggles with anxiety and wants to contribute your voice on how you cope? Email me your coping mechanisms/stories to [email protected] and I might feature it in my next episode!

Plus, if you love coffee (like me) and want to help support my work, you can sn**ch two mangoes with one perfectly aimed pebble (vegan jokes anyone?) by clicking the link below. Buy me a Ko-Fi and contribute to your favourite podcast-writer-poet-all-round-cool-lady 😃💜🎙

https://ko-fi.com/abiramipkurukkal

xoxo

13/01/2020

Hi there Not Haps! If you are struggling to find NHBSW on your preferred audio platform to listen to the first episode, it may still be under the process of updating. In the meantime you can use this link to listen directly on Anchor. 🎙❤



https://anchor.fm/abirami-p-kurukkal

Life is a story. A celebration. A struggle. A different page in a different book to different people. Every moment we live is precious, irreversible, and very dear. This show talks about the very different lives we each live, and why it's okay if we're not happy all the damn time. Created and hosted...

13/01/2020

EPISODE ONE OUT NOW. 👄 Life is a literal hell sometimes. We're at the beginning of a new decade, a new year, and most likely processing a lot of new things (and old things) that can be unimaginably overwhelming. The mantra of this episode is "It's Okay". Anxiety has nothing on you. Take a deep breath and put your headphones on. You got this.

Find 'Not Happy But Still Worthy' on Spotify, Breakers, Google Podcasts, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. Platforms are being updated every week. ❤🤗

11/01/2020

If you're wondering who the creator of NOT HAPPY BUT STILL WORTHY is, then here she is- i.e. Abirami P. Kurukkal.

Abirami is an Author, Poet, Writer, Visual Artist and Mental Health Activist. She's written two books of poetry ('Remember Me as a Time of Day' and 'Rudra'), currently majoring in Psychology and is one kickass awkwardly anxious human (yes you can be all three at the same time) who has been trying for a while to put this all together to start a podcast and only found the energy for it recently. January 13th is literally a day away... So stay tuned for a great episode coming up!!! 💋

In the meantime, find NHBSW on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or wherever it is you usually get your podcast fix, and make sure to subscribe/follow/share/like (you know the way this tech stuff works right?) to be updated regularly of episode uploads.🎶

10/01/2020

THE TRAILER OF "NOT HAPPY BUT STILL WORTHY" 💜 EPISODE 1 OUT ON JANUARY 13TH.

Life? It's MESSY. You don't have to smile all the time. You don't have to stay positive every waking minute. It's cool to stumble and cry and NOT be happy from time to time. To try, to fail, and TRY again. Despite every pitfall, here you are.

Despite the tragedy, we're still WORTHY.

Honest conversations, poetry, awkwardness and a whole lot of human stuff. You get the idea. You've read my work- now you get to hear me talk about it, along with some wonderful people on the way. 😉

JANUARY 13TH. First Episode, to be available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Castbox, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Who's ready? 🎉

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10/01/2020

Hi. So... Here we are. The podcast I told y'all would come some day.

Life? It's MESSY. You don't have to smile all the time. You don't have to stay positive every waking minute. It's cool to stumble and cry and NOT be happy from time to time. To try, to fail, and TRY again. Despite every pitfall, here you are. Despite the tragedy, we're still WORTHY.

Honest conversations, poetry, awkwardness and a whole lot of human stuff. You get the idea. You've read my work- now you get to hear my voice on life.

JANUARY 13TH. First Episode, to be available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts and wherever else you get your podcasts. Who's ready?

NOT HAPPY, BUT STILL WORTHY. The Official Podcast.

Trailer will be up later today. Stay tuned. 👌🎵🎉