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Meet This Week’s Guest on Mental Health Bytes: Vibhu Kashyap

This week on Mental Health Bytes, we are joined by the brilliant Vibhu Kashyap — a director, writer, and creative strategist whose work has helped reshape India’s storytelling landscape. Based in Mumbai and originally from Allahabad, Vibhu built his career from the ground up, arriving in the city without a safety net and moving homes fifteen times in just two and a half years. That journey of instability, grit, and self-belief became the foundation of the emotional intelligence that now defines his art.

With nearly two decades of experience across Bollywood, OTT platforms, and high-impact advertising, Vibhu is known for his instinctive approach to storytelling and his willingness to take creative risks. He served as Senior Creative Director for the acclaimed psychological thriller series Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side, a groundbreaking blend of Indian mythology and forensic science that went on to earn an IMDb rating of 8.5 and redefine the Indian OTT thriller space. His early years as Assistant Director on iconic films like Main Hoon Na, Dor, and Iqbal shaped his understanding of emotional pacing and character-driven narratives.

He later directed the feature film NRI Wives, an anthology exploring the inner emotional worlds of Non-Resident Indian women. His work across OTT — including Crackdown, It’s Not That Simple, and Yo Ke Hua Bro — shows his range across espionage, relationship drama, and comedy. In advertising, Vibhu created one of India’s longest-running thermal wear commercials, a campaign that ran for thirteen years, and he continues to lend his voice to heartfelt, storytelling-led brand narratives.

At the core of Vibhu’s creative philosophy is a refusal to be boxed in by format. To him, emotional truth matters more than medium. He directs with empathy rather than ego, building characters shaped by real human complexity, moral conflict, and emotional turbulence. His “say yes first, figure it out later” approach has inspired a generation of young creators, encouraging them to trust their chaos and take ownership of their craft.

Vibhu Kashyap’s journey matters because it represents the resilience of an artist who carved his path through uncertainty while staying deeply connected to human emotion. His work champions survivor-informed storytelling, pushes the boundaries of genre, and offers powerful insights into how creativity, trauma, and healing intersect.

This week, he joins Mental Health Bytes with Dr. Aninda Sidhana and RAH (MrTraumaTalks) for an unforgettable conversation about art, psychology, emotional depth, and the stories that shape us.

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This week on Mental Health Bytes, hosts Dr. Aninda Sidhana and RAH (Mr. Trauma Talks) welcome the mesmerizing SueZee Finley, known by RAH as The Sound Empress, a healer who transforms energy through the profound language of sound.

SueZee is the founder of Acoustic Therapeutics, a premier sound therapy practice in Long Island, New York, where she helps people rediscover peace, clarity, and vitality through the healing power of frequency. A three-time best-selling author and creator of the Happiness Hive Podcast, she has devoted her life to helping others awaken their inner harmony through vibration, music, and mindful resonance.

Her work bridges science and spirit, guiding those suffering from anxiety, depression, and burnout toward renewed energy, emotional freedom, and joy. Through her live workshops, retreats, and online programs, SueZee continues to inspire a global movement in vibrational wellness.

In this special episode, The Sound Empress will perform a live sound therapy session, immersing listeners in healing tones designed to calm the nervous system, uplift the spirit, and align the heart with peace.

“When you tune your frequency, you elevate your reality.” The Sound Empress, SueZee Finley

Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of sound healing where vibration meets intention, and every note becomes medicine for the soul.

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This week on Mental Health Bytes*, hosts **Dr. Aninda Sidhana* and *RAH (Mr. Trauma Talks)* sit down with a true pioneer of inclusion and healing, **Umang Sheth**, a trailblazer whose life’s mission has been to build spaces of acceptance, courage, and love within the LGBTQ+ community.

With nearly 25 years of advocacy, Umang has transformed thousands of lives as the **Founder of Gay Bombay**, one of India’s first and most influential LGBTQ+ support networks, and **The Hugging Club of India**, an initiative centered around the simple yet profound power of human connection.

From helping individuals embrace their identities to supporting those battling suicidal thoughts, chemsex addiction, and isolation, Umang’s work is a testament to what compassion and community can heal. His initiatives have empowered people to come out safely, rebuild relationships with family, and rediscover self-worth.

Recognized by the *Mumbai Police Commissioner’s Office* for his outstanding service to the LGBTQ+ community, Umang’s reach extends far beyond counseling. Through awareness campaigns, social media, and advocacy, he continues to educate, uplift, and inspire millions to live authentically and fearlessly.

Join us for a deeply moving conversation on mental health, identity, and the universal need to be seen, heard, and loved.

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