Gyan - Pravah A Stream of Knowledge, A Flow of Inspiration

An initiative by Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar, President of FOGSI 2025, Gyan Pravaha is a podcast series designed to enrich and inspire. Featuring FOGSI’s 30 chairpersons as monthly hosts, each episode delivers a crisp 30-minute interview with extraordinary figures from academics, social leadership, politics, and beyond. With 4-5 thought-provoking questions, these conversations provide unique insights and ideas to spark inspiration. Accessible and engaging, Gyan Pravaha is your go-to source for knowledge and meaningful dialogue. Tune in, grow, and thrive with Gyan Pravaha — brought to you by FOGSI’s visionary leadership.

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Episodes

4 days ago

Can true healing happen without acknowledging the spirit?
In this deeply moving episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Archana Kumari explores the dimension of medicine we rarely speak about — the spiritual, intuitive, and emotional layers that shape a patient’s healing journey.
From the quiet power of presence and belief, to the role of faith, rituals, and resilience in recovery, this episode goes beyond protocols to ask: What does it mean to heal as a whole human being? And how can doctors bring soul into their science?
🎧 Whether you’re a clinician, caregiver, or seeker of meaning in medicine, this conversation offers reflection, renewal, and radical empathy.

5 days ago

What makes a great doctor — knowledge, or the wisdom that never gets tested?
In this soul-stirring episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Poonam Goyal reflects on the “unseen curriculum” of medical life — the moments, mentors, and mistakes that teach lessons we never find in books.
She shares insights on compassion in crisis, empathy in silence, and the art of listening, observing, and showing up with humanity, especially in fields like maternal health where clinical skills and emotional presence must coexist. This episode is a tribute to the invisible education that turns practitioners into healers.
🎧 Whether you’re a student, teacher, or seasoned clinician, this conversation will remind you why medicine is a science — but healing is an art.

7 days ago

Can a simple test at birth prevent a lifetime of challenges?
In this vital episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Priyankur Roy brings to light the often-underemphasized threat of neonatal hypothyroidism—a silent condition that, if left undiagnosed, can lead to irreversible developmental delays and cognitive impairment.
He explores the screening protocols, public health policies, and clinical strategies needed to detect and manage this condition in the earliest days of life. The episode also sheds light on barriers to implementation, especially in rural or resource-limited settings, and offers actionable steps for healthcare providers, pediatricians, and birth centers.
🎧 If you care about child health, early intervention, or neonatal care systems, this episode is a must-listen.

7 days ago

Are we teaching enough to keep up with the future of women’s health?
In this thought-provoking episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Bharathi Rajshekhar explores how medical education is being redefined to meet the demands of a changing OBGYN landscape — one that calls for sharper science, deeper sensitivity, and a global mindset.
From simulation-based training and competency-focused curricula to interdisciplinary learning, perinatology, and AI in diagnostics, this episode outlines the shift from traditional methods to dynamic, patient-centered medical education.
🎧 If you're a student, teacher, policymaker, or practitioner, this conversation is your roadmap to the future of obstetric and gynecologic excellence.

Thursday Dec 18, 2025

Is midlife just about managing symptoms—or can it be a doorway to deeper transformation?
In this deeply restorative episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Archana Dwivedi introduces us to the power of hypnosis as a science-backed tool for navigating emotional, hormonal, and psychological shifts that often arise during midlife.
From stress and sleep disruptions to anxiety, body-image, and burnout, she explains how hypnotherapy can help rewire self-sabotaging patterns and unlock resilience in ways traditional approaches often miss. This isn’t about “losing control”—it’s about regaining it, from the inside out.
🎧 If you’re a woman in midlife, a clinician exploring holistic tools, or simply curious about how the subconscious mind can heal, this episode is for you.

Wednesday Dec 17, 2025

What does true health equity look like—and how do we get there?
In this visionary episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Alka Kuthe explores what it means to truly “raise health for all”—beyond statistics and policy, into real, accessible, life-saving care for every woman, everywhere.
From rural maternal health gaps to safe abortion access, public health systems to ethical clinical practice, Dr. Kuthe shares insights on creating a system where care isn’t conditional—but universal. She also discusses the evolving role of healthcare professionals as advocates for rights, not just providers of services.
🎧 Whether you’re a policymaker, practitioner, or passionate about equity in healthcare, this episode will challenge your perspective and spark action.

Wednesday Dec 17, 2025

What if the key to longevity, clarity, and emotional balance starts in the brain—and begins at 40?
In this insightful episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Kiran Pandey shares evidence-based, actionable brain health strategies specifically tailored for healthcare professionals and women navigating the physical, hormonal, and cognitive changes that often begin in midlife.
From stress burnout in doctors to memory dips in perimenopause, she breaks down how nutrition, sleep, neuroplasticity, and lifestyle medicine can preserve mental agility, prevent cognitive decline, and enhance quality of life.
🎧 Whether you're a clinician caring for others—or a woman learning to care for yourself again—this episode offers a roadmap to a sharper mind and a fuller, more vibrant life.

Monday Dec 15, 2025

What happens when the ones who heal… are the ones who’ve been hurt the most?
In this soul-stirring episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Pratibha Singh hosts a powerful conversation that lifts the curtain on gynecologists who’ve faced their own battles—loss, trauma, illness—and turned those trials into their life’s work. From navigating personal medical crises to experiencing the system as a patient, their stories reflect how vulnerability can become vision, and hardship can fuel healing for others.
This episode isn’t just for doctors—it’s for anyone who’s ever asked, “Why me?” and wanted to turn pain into purpose.
🎧 Listen for real stories, raw strength, and the remarkable women who turned adversity into advocacy.

Monday Dec 15, 2025

Is your heart health silently impacting your fertility, hormones, or long-term well-being?
In this insightful episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. B. Kalpana brings a fresh perspective on the critical yet overlooked connection between cardiovascular health and women’s reproductive outcomes. From the role of estrogen in protecting the heart, to how infertility treatments can influence cardiac risk factors, she breaks down what every woman — and every clinician — needs to know.
Whether you’re planning a pregnancy, navigating menopause, or managing chronic stress, this episode uncovers how your heart isn’t just a muscle—it’s a messenger.
🎧 A must-listen for anyone who believes that heart health is women’s health.

Thursday Dec 11, 2025

What does it mean to navigate fertility in a world that’s changing faster than biology?
In this timely episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Neena Malhotra explores the evolving landscape of fertility management—where diagnostics are sharper, treatments are more advanced, but expectations are more complex than ever.
From age-related infertility and environmental stressors to AI in reproductive imaging and patient-centered care, this episode unpacks the science and sensitivities of helping individuals and couples achieve parenthood in modern times.
🎧 Whether you’re a fertility specialist, sonologist, OB-GYN, or simply someone curious about the future of reproductive health, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone at the intersection of medicine and hope.

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