This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Kirtida Kirtida Oza was diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, a rare rheumatic condition, after 13 long years of struggling with her symptoms in 2002. She experienced sudden fevers, respiratory problems, burning blurry eyes, dental problems and had a weak immunity. Sjogren is an autoimmune condition, which progresses with age. Kirtida is truly a champion who has battled all curveballs life throws her way. With her steely determination and zest for life, she started Sjogren India, a support group for patients battling this debilitating disease in India.

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Sjogren's syndrome was hard to deal with but thanks to my will power I did it, says Kirtida

This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Ishani The Covid - 19 pandemic's second wave in India has caused unprecedented devastation. In these times, we bring to you the story of Ishani - a Covid-19 warrior, who battled the infection and emerged victorious. 18-year old Ishani experienced severe symptoms like cough, body ache and high fever. She was in isolation. Slowly and steadily, with timely medical treatment, nutritious diet and rest, she recovered. Ishani's story is one of hope, resilience and healing.

Meet Ishani who survived the second wave of covid-19 with her determination and perseverance

This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Pooja A corporate professional, Pooja Kochar started blogging to pursue her passion. However, when she was pregnant in her early thirties, she faced pregnancy complications and subsequently, postpartum depression. Her journey as a new mother resulted in her establishing her digital venture 'iMOM' which helps mothers streamline their homegrown brands online. Her will to overcome hurdles and her passion truly make her a champion.

Here's how Pooja dealt with postpartum depression and founded a brand to help other mothers like her

This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Priya Bhargava Priya was diagnosed with Lupus at the tender age of 19. The progression of the disease caused deterioration of her physical and mental health. But, she fought it all with utmost courage and bravery. Her story is one of sheer grit and determination. Priya was crowned Miss India Wheelchair 2015 and was also conferred the prestigious Naari Pratibha Puraskar in 2017 by the Govt of India. She is a true champion who with her strength has braved all odds.

Listen how Priya battled lupus and become Miss India Wheelchair 2015

This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Sahithi Mannar Sahithi is a sexual abuse survivor and activist, who was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a deep personal loss in her early 20s. Her earlier experiences further contributed to deterioration of her mental health. She sought therapy, and focused on her passion for Kuchipudi to recover from her diagnosis. Today, she is a writer, a mental health advocate and a clinical psychologist in the making.

My passion for dance helped me recover from PTSD, says Sahithi Mannar

This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms. Rohini Sharma Rohini Sharma, was diagnosed with the debilitating condition of Trigeminal Neuralgia in her mid thirties. As a working professional, it was extremely difficult for her to manage her diagnosis as it adversely affected her physical and mental health. This diagnosis meant multiple visits to the doctor and also entailed heavy dosage of medicines. After four years of medical treatment, she is now focusing on lifestyle changes to help her manage the diagnosis. Rohini is a true fighter, whose health story is a true reflection of her courage and strength.

She Slays, Episode 73 | Getting diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia in my mid-thirties was disheartening but I fight it out, says Rohini

This week on SheSlays we have with us, Mrs. Neetu Wadhwa Neetu was diagnosed in 2009 with Scleroderma which is a Chronic Rheumatic Condition. Her symptoms were visible from 2006 and her diagnosis journey was full of trials, resulting in multiple doctor visits with varying symptoms starting from Acid Reflux, Breathing issues, Joint pains, Swelling in fingers, and Blue fingers. Scleroderma is an incurable autoimmune condition, and hence she had to manage the symptoms effectively with medical intervention. With adequate medical attention and effective lifestyle changes, today, she has emerged a triumphant hero, who is challenging her diagnosis and the limitations it comes with as a true warrior. She is also the founder of Scleroderma India, an advocacy group generating awareness about the condition.

Neetu Suffered From An Incurable Autoimmune Disorder Called Scleroderma. Listen How She Battled It Out

This week on SheSlays we have with us, Ms Pankhuri Srivastava. Pankhuri is a 19 year old student, pursuing Psychology Honours in Delhi. Pankhuri was recovering from a major leg fracture when she tested positive for Covid 19. This diagnosis was shocking for her as she was already immobilized because of the fracture. With the positive diagnosis, she had to further quarantine herself. The difficult road to recovery also took a toll on her mental health. She also battled through second-degree burns in this time period. Her unparalleled courage and strength were tested, but she championed through all these struggles and emerged victorious. Come let's listen to this champ's story.

A Leg Fracture, Second Degree Burns, & Covid-19 Infection Made Pankhuri Completely Immobalise But She Battled Everything Like A Warrior

This week on SheSlays we have with us, Mrs. Nagalakshmi Sivaramakrishnan Nagalakshmi is a mother of two, and a working professional based out of Delhi. A decade ago, she suffered a severe slip disc. For several months, she was on near-bed rest. She had to take care of her son, who was a toddler then and had to also maintain a balance between her work life. She battled this painful condition for nearly two years. Physiotherapy and lifestyle changes helped her battle her diagnosis. She is a true champion whose determination to stay fit made her health journey inspiration to many around her. Come let's listen to this champ's story.

Getting A Slip Disc Can Be Excruciating For A New Mum. But Nagalakshmi Fight It Out

This week on She Slays, we have with us Malavika Rao.Malavika is a 22 year old student, who battled PCOS, during her teenage years. Malavika experienced extremely irregular menstrual cycles, mood swings and weight issues.But, Malavika fought her diagnosis with grit and determination. She adopted a holistic approach and combined Ayurveda with balanced diet and a strict workout regime. Today, she lives her life to the fullest, and has proved that with courage and bravery, we can win anything battle in life. Come let's listen to this champ's story.

71: PCOS Wreaked Havoc In Malavika's Life But Ayurveda Helped Her In Getting Her Stride Back

Hello everyone. Welcome back to another She Slays champion story. This week on She Slays, we have with us Varnita Paliwal.Varnita  experienced debilitating panic attacks during her teenage years. Failure in an examination and the breakdown of a relationship precipitated this Anxiety.  However, her situation got much better after she sought help for anxiety. Having been through anxiety and depression, she now is a Mental Health Warrior who blogs about mental Health. She is working towards dismantling misconceptions associated with this topic and aims to spread valuable information about the same.Come let's listen to this champ's story.

70: Early Therapy Helped Varnita To Deal With Her Anxiety And Depression

This week on She Slays, we have with us Gauri Gupta.  Gauri Gupta is a 20 year old student, who was diagnosed with Spina Bifida: Myelomeningocele, at birth.  This diagnosis meant that the wheelchair was her constant companion, and growing up, she faced several hurdles due to the same. She overcame all hurdles and now is studying at Lady Shri Ram College. She is a disability rights activist, who fiercely advocates against ableism and is a catalyst of change in the movement demanding more accessibility for people with different abilities. Come let's listen to this champ's story. 

69: Disability Didn't Deter Gauri. It Inspired Her To Help Specially-Abled People

This week on She Slays, we have with us Anchal Sharma.After emerging triumphant from a difficult childhood, Anchal was diagnosed with Stage - 3 Breast Cancer, on her birthday. For a woman in her thirties, it was a big setback. But Anchal battled her diagnosis with courage, and today is a proud cancer fighter- who runs her foundation Cancer to Life and also is the founder of Meals of Happiness - an organisation that has provided food and nutrition to  more than 2 million people. Anchal is a true fighter, who overcame all odds, with determination, will power and sheer courage. Come let's listen to this champ's story. 

68: Anchal Is A Breast Cancer Survivor. It's Her Determination That She Battled This Disease Even At Stage-3

This week on She Slays, we have with us Simran Pujara.   Simran is a 22 year old student residing in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. She was diagnosed with Intellectual Deficiency early on in her childhood. Simran, and her mother, Kavita Pujara, who shares this story of true determination and grit with us, battled all obstacles that came their way and emerged victorious. Today, Simran is an excellent Badminton player, who has been training to participate in the Special Olympics. Her story is immensely inspirational, teaching us how even in there is always a silver lining and that life can be beautiful even in the face of adversity. 

67: From Being Diagnosed With Intellectual Deficiency To Participating In Special Olympics. This Is Simran's Story

This week on She Slays, we have with us Saloni Shah.  Saloni is a mother of two children, who faced unprecedented difficulty in her second pregnancy. She was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, which meant that her pregnancy was extremely difficult to detect and that there could be  complications during childbirth. She had severe pain and extreme vomiting, owing to which her doctor advised her to terminate the pregnancy. However, she fought all odds and gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Nirvaan. Today, Saloni is a super mom, thriving in all spheres of life. Come let's listen to this champ's story. 

66: A Complicated Pregnancy Made It Difficult For Saloni But She Dealt With It Like A Lioness

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