{"podcast":{"title":"The AboutHer Show with Sangeeta Relan","slug":"the-abouther-show-with-sangeeta-relan-6385791","podcast_index_feed_id":6385791,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e0659394/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/37547533/37547533-1753420287003-2b202561a2ac6.jpg","author":"Sangeeta Relan","episode_count":152,"summary":"AboutHer is one of India's top-ranked women's podcasts, hosted by Sangeeta Relan. Every episode is a conversation with a remarkable guest, whether a leader, entrepreneur, creative, or changemaker, who has chosen to live boldly on their own terms. We talk about reinvention, identity, ambition, and the choices that define every stage of life. From building businesses to breaking silence, AboutHer celebrates the full range of what we are capable of. Ranked by Feedspot among the best Indian women's leadership podcasts. New episodes every week.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-abouther-show-with-sangeeta-relan-6385791"},"episode":{"title":"S3E147: Healing Through Words: Sonia Mehta on Children’s Stories, Emotional Intelligence & Finding Your Voice","slug":"s3e147-healing-through-words-sonia-mehta-on-children-s-stories-emotional-intelligence-finding-your-voice","published_at":"2026-04-23T04:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-abouther-show-with-sangeeta-relan-6385791/s3e147-healing-through-words-sonia-mehta-on-children-s-stories-emotional-intelligence-finding-your-voice","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-abouther-show-with-sangeeta-relan-6385791","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sangeeta--relan/episodes/S3E147-Healing-Through-Words-Sonia-Mehta-on-Childrens-Stories--Emotional-Intelligence--Finding-Your-Voice-e3hu8gd","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e0659394/podcast/play/118480845/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-21%2F422510963-44100-2-c2d1798188c1.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The AboutHer Show , I’m in conversation with children’s author Sonia Mehta , who has spent over two decades shaping young minds through storytelling. At the heart of her work lies the idea of healing through words, using stories to help children understand and process their emotions and feel less alone. Through books like On Air with RJ Rini , she gently creates spaces where children can find their voice and visibility , learning to express themselves in a world that often speaks for them. We explore how storytelling can build emotional intelligence, nurture confidence, and remind children that their thoughts and feelings truly matter. Because sometimes, the right story doesn’t just entertain, it helps a child feel seen, heard, and understood. The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India . For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/sonia-mehta/ Chapters: (0:00) 🌱 Beginnings & Belief in Stories A gentle introduction to Sonia Mehta and her belief in the power of imagination. (3:20) ✨ Two Decades of Writing Magic Sonia reflects on her journey of writing for children for over 20 years. (7:30) 🎭 Many Hats, One Calling From journalism to entrepreneurship—how every role shaped her path to children’s books. (13:24) 👩‍👧 Motherhood & Meaningful Stories How storytelling for her own children influenced her voice and perspective. (16:07) 🎙️ Finding Voice with RJ Rini The inspiration behind On Air with RJ Rini and its message of courage and self-expression. (22:43) 💛 Writing Emotional Intelligence Why is helping children understand their feelings central to her work? (27:51) 🌿 Stories, Not Sermons How Sonia weaves values into stories without turning…","meta_description":"In this episode of The AboutHer Show , I’m in conversation with children’s author Sonia Mehta , who has spent over two decades shaping young minds through…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3644,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-abouther-show-with-sangeeta-relan-6385791/episodes/s3e147-healing-through-words-sonia-mehta-on-children-s-stories-emotional-intelligence-finding-your-voice/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-abouther-show-with-sangeeta-relan-6385791/s3e147-healing-through-words-sonia-mehta-on-children-s-stories-emotional-intelligence-finding-your-voice.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}