Understanding Women’s Loneliness | Women’s day Special | Dr. Shirisha Sathe | Khuspus with Omkar

On International Women’s Day, it is essential to discuss a profound yet often overlooked aspect of women’s lives: 'Loneliness'. Despite the common perception that women are naturally more expressive and social, why is loneliness so prevalent among them? Senior Psychiatrist Dr. Shirisha Sathe joins us to explore how evolution, brain chemistry, social shifts, and modern lifestyles impact women's mental health. This episode dives deep into the changing journey of loneliness through various stages of a woman’s life—from marriage to menopause and beyond.

Guest: Dr.Shirisha Sathe (Sr.Psychologist)

Host: Omkar Jadhav.

Creative Producer: Shardul Kadam.

Editor: Rohit Landge.

Edit Assistant: Nisarga, Priyanka Thosar.

Content Manager: Sohan Mane.

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Social Media Executive: Varada Sane.

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About The Host

Omkar Jadhav.

Co-founder – Amuk Tamuk Podcast NetworkPodcast Host | Writer | Director | Actor | YouTube & Podcast Consultant With 8+ years in digital content, former Content & Programming Head at BhaDiPa & Vishay Khol. Directed 100+ sketches, 3 web series & non-fiction shows including Aai & Me, Jhoom, 9 to 5, Oddvata. Creative Producer – BErojgaar | Asst. Director – The Kerala StoryHost of Khuspus – a podcast on taboo and uncomfortable topics.Visiting Faculty – Ranade Institute, Pune University.

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00:00 - Introduction 04:21 - How a lack of understanding by family can lead to lifelong loneliness 06:06 - Teenage Years: The impact of body image, social isolation on young girls 08:16 - Loneliness after marriage 11:09 - Loneliness after pregnancy 13:20 - Loneliness in middle age & career 15:46 - Loneliness during menopause 19:46 - Empty Nest Syndrome: mother when children leave home 27:18 - Loneliness vs. Solitude 32:41 - Impact of social media & loneliness 39:34 - Real side of being independent and a superwoman 52:40 - Signs to watch for in loneliness 55:06 - Feeling alone in the family and not being appreciated enough 01:05:02 - Essential things for healthy relationships 01:15:31 - The Need for Empathy: How family members can help