The Curious Case of… Living on Hope ft. Amrit Bakhshy

What does it mean to show up for someone you love when the path ahead is turbulent and unclear?   In this episode, Ira talks to Amrit Bakshy about his journey as a father to a daughter living with Schizophrenia. He reflects on the early days — when information was scarce, fear was high, and every decision was consequential and how all those experiences slowly reshaped his life, his priorities, and his own understanding.   Over time, his personal journey grew: doing his best to support his own child, helping other families walking similar paths. It’s a conversation about learning as you go and what it can look like to care deeply in the face of uncertainty.   Because even in uncertainty, curiosity means hope.   00:00 Intro — A Father’s Role as Caregiver   01:37 When His Daughter’s Illness First Appeared   05:50 Learning about Schizophrenia With No Information available   08:55 Medication Struggles & Early Treatment Mistakes   12:00 Turning to Faith, Stigma & Family Strain   14:30 Moving Cities to Support Long-Term Care   17:05 Finding the Right Medication & Stability   19:50 Life Now — Ongoing Care & Future Worries   21:50 Living Without Shame or Hiding the Illness   27:15 It’s the Illness, Not the Person   41:40 When a Loved One Refuses Treatment   49:25 Why Medication Is Often Non-Negotiable   51:40 The Importance of Early Intervention   52:50 Hope, Awareness & Support in Schools   54:00 Emotional Hygiene Exercise & Closing     For more information, click here. CREDITS: Host: Ira Khan    Agatsu Foundation Team  Research: Rohini Sen  Art Design: Neeta Borkar Creative Consultant: Abhishek Saha  Theme Music: Amit Kumar (OtoAcoustic)   This is a Maed in India production Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Director & Video Editor: Jishnu Guha  Visual Designer: Alika Gupta Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar  Editorial Assistance: Devanshi Chandak, Rachna Sukuru Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni Asst. Sound Recordist & Sound Editor: Nihar Temkar Production Coordinator: Natasha Vakil   Recorded at Grey Spark Audio Academy, PuneSupport the show: https://www.agatsufoundation.org/donate