Disha Manchekar - Psychologist

03/12/2025

Hope isn’t magic.
It’s everyday courage.
It’s the tiny things my clients do that slowly transform their lives. ✨

Sharing 25 real learnings from the therapy room — the moments that remind me how hope is always around the corner whether we see it or not. 💛

If this resonates, send it to someone who needs hope today & can carry it in 2026.

23/10/2025

If you are an MHP/ Psychology student, please read and sign this petition:

https://c.org/76L6Rn6jzL

You can sign this petition in addition to sending an email to the authorities at ncahpregulationspublicopinion@gmail.com until 25th October to request that they revise the newly released NCAHP draft.

Reconsider the NCAHP guidelines for behavioural health practitioners

22/10/2025

I took a guilt-free and shame-free break this Diwali! 🙂‍↔️💖

What I really mean by this is that for the longest time, I carried the burden of:

• A pending pile of work
•Creative ideas that inspire me to act quickly
•Judgements from others about my weight
•Past bitter experiences

But through my ongoing journey of reflection and healing, I gained the confidence to let go of these weights. Now, I can breathe freely and embrace my authenticity and self-compassion, even during the festive season.

✨What are you holding onto this time, and what do you think you might need to release?

Wishing you a joyful Diwali and a bright, wonderful new year to embrace this spirit! 🪔

20/10/2025

This Diwali it is fine if you do this and choose your well-being. 🪔

(festive vibes, indian festivals, festival of lights, mindfulness, mental health, emotional support, work life, burnout, family relations, toxic relationships, grief, shame, psychologist)

13/09/2025

Life lately wrapped in self-compassion 👩🏻‍🦱

I have been showing up on my stories daily. For a change, I thought of sharing a post!

In the past couple of months -

Your therapist started therapy and stayed consistent. She talked, expressed, rationalised, pondered and cried her heart out.

She created a new space to conduct therapy sessions in her new home (Yes! I got married this year and adjusting to a new home space means this too.)

She connected with nature which always felt therapeutic to her. Every trip brought her closer to it and her soul.

She became a plant mom and she is just getting started. Isn’t it a lovely feeling to wake up to see a plant at your window? That is the motivation!

She colored her hair plum after a decade of scrolling through those photos on Instagram and Pinterest!

She enjoyed the festivities to the fullest and embarked on learning about new rituals. In the process, she gave her spiritual part a chance.

She read more. Initially, it was just a goal for her on Goodreads. But, the joy of reading was more than ticking off the goal.

She enjoyed conducting workshops online and offline. It’s because of the wonderful opportunities, she realised how much she loves doing this!

She challenged her mind & body in ways she may not have known. Her journey only made her thick-skinned and true to herself.

She held onto faith and gratitude amidst challenges. She realised that it’s just a testing phase and eventually things happen for the best.

The best part of this journey? I paused and reflected. It helped me and I hope it helps you too!

Self-compassionate prompts for you:
What part of your life do you want to improve?
What makes you most alive?
What tells you that you need a break?

Sending you love & strength. 😊

03/09/2025

*The wait is over!!* 🤩

Check out our new *digital journal*, which is up for purchase. Get your copy here:

https://www.innatemind.org/product-page/journaling-for-time-mastery

16/08/2025

I started the Instagram story series because I wanted to share my well-being journey with complete honesty. I have often noticed influencers portraying a glamorous journey that is far from reality! I just wanted to stay genuine. 🩵

I had no idea of the impact it would have on others! Soon, the series grew to inspire not just me but also my followers. Swipe to read some of the messages I received in my DMs.

So, are you with me? Have you seen my story? If not, go check it out! ☺️

( psychologist, psychology, mental health, emotional health, mind, authentic living )