SummaryIn this episode, hosts Naveen Samala and Payal Mittal interviews Umang Sheth, founder of The Hugging Club of India, about mental health and the power of vulnerability. They discuss the importance of acknowledging mental illness, the impact of emotional connections, and the role of storytelling in healing. Umang shares personal experiences and insights on creating a supportive community.TakeawaysAcknowledging mental illness is crucial for healing.Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.Emotional connections can provide a sense of belonging.Storytelling can be a powerful tool for healing.Creating a supportive community is essential for mental well-being.Umang Sheth shares personal experiences with mental health challenges.The Hugging Club of India promotes emotional wellness through hugs.Naveen Samala hosts insightful discussions on mental health.The importance of compassion and kindness in everyday life.Taking responsibility for one's own happiness is empowering.Sound bitesVulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.""Emotional connections provide a sense of belonging.""Storytelling is a powerful tool for healing.""The Hugging Club promotes emotional wellness.""Compassion and kindness are essential.""Take responsibility for your own happiness.""Acknowledging mental illness is crucial.""Creating a supportive community is key.""Healing through hugs and emotional connections."Guest LI profile link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/umangshethchangeenabler/Connect with the host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, Tune into our English, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/THEGUIDINGVOICEhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVTeluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1GvX6tvmfelawEba0F6KS4http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksiTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on AmazonPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXjVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse Coupon code:  NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.