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This Week on Mental Health Bytes | Featuring Ambassador Dr. Monica Sánchez

This week on Mental Health Bytes, hosts Dr. Aninda Sidhana and RAH (Mr. Trauma Talks) welcome a global force for change — Ambassador Dr. Monica Sánchez, an internationally recognized human rights advocate, humanitarian, and founder of the Miss Caricom International Foundation (MCIF), an NGO with consultative status at the United Nations.

With over two decades of leadership in criminal justice reform, women’s empowerment, and global advocacy, Ambassador Dr. Sánchez has dedicated her life to uplifting underserved communities and creating pathways for education, equality, and dignity. As a UN speaker, published author, life coach, and retired NYS Correction Officer, her story is one of unwavering resilience, faith, and purpose.

In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Sánchez opens up about:

The emotional and mental challenges of humanitarian work

How compassion can coexist with strength in global leadership

Her fight for women’s rights, justice, and education across borders

The healing power of service — and how helping others can restore our own sense of hope

Through her voice, we’re reminded that mental health isn’t just personal — it’s deeply humanitarian. When we lift others, we begin to heal ourselves.

🕊️ “True leadership begins when empathy becomes your mission.” — Ambassador Dr. Monica Sánchez

🗓️ Wednesday | 12 PM EST | LIVE
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This week on Mental Health Bytes, hosts Dr. Aninda Sidhana and RAH (Mr. Trauma Talks) sit down with the remarkable Ishaa Vinod Chopra — author, artist, and mental health advocate whose journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

As the author of Finding Order in Disorder, Ishaa opens her heart about living with bipolar disorder, surviving domestic abuse, and discovering profound healing through art therapy. Through dance, painting, yoga, and her evocative “Mad Poetry,” she shows how creativity can transform pain into power — and suffering into self-discovery.

Founder of the Finding Order in Disorder NGO, Ishaa leads initiatives that combine therapeutic arts, digital storytelling, and community advocacy to give survivors a voice and a safe space to heal. Her story reminds us that recovery may not be linear, but it is always possible when compassion meets courage.

This deeply moving conversation dives into resilience, trauma, and the power of creative healing — a reminder that even in our darkest moments, expression can be the light that leads us home.

✨ “When we dance with our pain, we choreograph our healing.” — Ishaa Vinod Chopra

🗓️ Wednesday | 12 PM EST | LIVE
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This week, we welcome Manny Bains Award-winning author, actor, filmmaker, and success strategist onto Mental Health Bytes. Manny is the mind behind Master Your Universe and Switch, as well as the creator of the acclaimed documentary Break FREE, which explores how people can reclaim their time, money, and freedom.

In this episode, Manny opens up about the connection between mental health, success, and personal growth and why true freedom isn’t just financial, but emotional and psychological as well. From his journey as a working actor appearing in shows like Suits and Designated Survivor, to his award-winning films, to sharing global stages with leaders like Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, and Les Brown, Manny brings a unique lens to the conversation on resilience, mindset, and the hidden barriers that hold us back.

Together with Dr. Aninda Sidhana and RAH, we’ll explore:

How success and mental wellness intersect

The pressures of high-performance industries

Practical ways to break free from limiting beliefs

Strategies for building both external success and inner peace

✨ This episode is a reminder that mastering your universe starts with mastering your mind.

🗓️ Wednesday
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