What is lived experience — and what is the role of lived-experience of a mental illness in our regular understanding of mental health and illness?   In this episode, Ira speaks with Dr. Kavita Arora about how reflecting on personal experiences can open up doors that science alone can't access. How engaging in conversations about lived-experience shapes how individuals and caregivers navigate their treatment and recovery - be it treatment decisions or just forging a path to better understanding. And how professionals learn, train, and evolve — not just in theory, but in the quality of care they’re able to offer.   Because sometimes, the most powerful shift begins by asking: What was it like for you? And being curious enough to truly hear the answer.   For more information, click here.   CREDITS: Host: Ira Khan    Agatsu Foundation Team  Research: Rohini Sen  Art Design: Neeta Borkar Creative Consultant: Abhishek Saha  Theme Music: Amit Kumar (OtoAcoustic)   This is a Maed in India production Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Director & Video Editor: Jishnu Guha  Visual Designer: Alika Gupta Producer: Quoyina Ghosh, Ruchi Sawardekar  Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni Asst. Sound Recordist & Sound Editor: Nihar Temkar Production Coordinator: Natasha Vakil   Recorded at Island City Studios, Mumbai Support the show: https://www.agatsufoundation.org/donate

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