Rewire, Rework, Reclaim: Dr. Rajiv Mehta on Managing Stress | The Literature Lounge

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About This Podcast

What if stress wasn’t something to just endure, but something you could unlearn, rewire, and rise above? In this insightful episode, Mohua speaks with senior consultant psychiatrist and author Dr. Rajiv Mehta, whose book Rewire, Rework, Reclaim offers practical, compassionate tools for managing stress—from anxiety and burnout to relationship issues and digital overload. Drawing on over two decades of experience, he explains how small mindset shifts can lead to major emotional breakthroughs. He explores common triggers like workplace pressure, communication gaps, marital strain, and empty nest transitions, and shares real cases on caregiving, LGBTQ+ challenges, and why positive events can overwhelm too. This episode offers grounded and empathetic guidance for your mental well-being.

Key Takeaways:

Stress isn’t just emotional—it impacts immunity, hormones, and heart health
Dr. Rajiv Mehta’s 3R Method—Rewire, Rework, Reclaim—guides you step-by-step toward emotional resilience.
Common stress triggers today: workplace pressure, digital addiction, poor communication, and relationship breakdowns.
Even positive changes like marriage or promotions can overwhelm the brain and require adjustment.
Empty nesters can reclaim purpose and joy after children leave home.
Rebuild support systems in an isolated, nuclear-family world—and learn to overcome ego barriers.
Chronic stress links to autoimmune conditions, especially in women—making stress management vital for health.
Parents can curb kids’ screen addiction—starting with simple device-free dinners.
LGBTQ+ mental health needs empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
Unresolved sexual issues often stem from the mind, not the body—and carry a heavy emotional toll.
Psychiatric breakthroughs happen when families heal together—illustrated by a real-life case study.
Managing stress means working with it, rewiring your responses, and living with intention—not eliminating it.

Episode Timeline

00:00

: Highlights

00:56

: Introduction to Dr. Rajiv Mehta and His Work

01:57

: The Motivation Behind 'Rewire, Rework, Reclaim'

02:57

: Understanding the RRR Method

04:03

: Identifying Triggers of Anxiety and Depression

06:09

: Common Stress Triggers in Modern Life

08:57

: Navigating Life Changes: Marriage and Relationships

11:51

: Building a Support System in a Nuclear Family

15:29

: Coping with Empty Nest Syndrome

18:28

: Challenges Faced by the LGBTQ Community

22:03

: Sex, Sexuality, and Mental Health

26:21

: Digital Dependence and Its Impact

29:53

: The Physical Impact of Stress on the Body

34:38

: Real-Life Examples of Rewiring and Reclaiming Life

38:32

: Final Thoughts and Messages for the Audience

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