Welcome to my world!
I am a strategic communications specialist, content writer and a visual story teller. I have over 9 years of experience delivering strategic internal and external messaging across healthcare, higher education, and nonprofit organizations. I am adept at simplifying complex technical and clinical information into clear, audience-focused content.
As a creative developer of online content, I bring diverse writing skills in the form of blogs, news tips, news releases, featured articles, video narratives, to editing. Being a passionate story teller, I enjoy waltzing with words, sequencing them into entertaining expression, having them dance to my tunes… with the hope that others can partake in some of that pleasure.
Through this blog site, you will find my motivational, inspirational and humorously entertaining posts on every day life. You will also embark on many adventurous journeys through my travelogues. In doing so, I not only hope to popularize unusual destinations, but also draw your attention to some of these off beat places.
My other posts are on health & wellness, a topic that I care very deeply about.
Happy reading!
It started with snoring. At first, it didn’t seem like a big deal. Eight-year-old Jacob had always been a “loud sleeper,” his parents joked. But over time, the snoring grew heavier—and stranger. Some nights, it sounded like he stopped breathing altogether. During the day, things were changing too. Jacob was more tired than usual. He…
Every year, approximately 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome. Among these infants, about 60% also experience an additional challenge: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This condition often occurs due to the distinct anatomical features associated with Down syndrome, such as narrower airways, lower muscle tone, an enlarged tongue (macroglossia), and constricted nasal passages. For children with…
Maya’s little adventurer, Adrian, had just hit the milestone of 18 months and was buzzing with excitement as he transitioned to his very first toddler bed, just in time for the arrival of his new sibling. To their delight, the switch had gone surprisingly smoothly. But being the curious explorer he was, Adrian occasionally felt…
Picture this: it has been a long, winding evening in the Smith household, and the clock ticks menacingly toward bedtime. Little Jimmy, a spirited 14-month-old, has been the star of their show since the moment he arrived. Each night, his parents lovingly rock him to sleep, cradling him in their arms before gently placing him…
Sleep plays a crucial role in every child’s growth, learning, and emotional health. Yet, sleep problems affect as many as 30–40% of children, ranging from bedtime resistance and night awakenings to disorders like sleep apnea and insomnia. As parents and clinicians seek more effective ways to understand and manage these challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) is…
It’s late. The house is finally quiet after a long day of school, work, practices, and dinner dishes. A parent collapses into bed, grateful for a moment of stillness. Down the hall, a teenager finishes a last text and pulls the covers up. The lights go out. Then the glow begins. “One quick scroll,” they…
Getting enough sleep as a teenager can feel impossible. Between homework, social media, after-school activities, and the constant pull of technology, it’s easy for sleep to get lost in the mix. But when restless nights become the norm—when you’re lying awake for hours, feeling exhausted but unable to switch off—that’s more than just a “teen…
In the hushed stillness of the night, there is a special kind of magic when a baby finally surrenders to sleep, allowing a caregiver to breathe a sigh of relief. In those moments, sleep transforms into a precious victory. However, in the realm of pediatric sleep medicine, the stakes are much higher. The way and…
It starts with a wrist buzz in the morning. A number flashes on a screen. And suddenly, sleep — something once felt, not measured — becomes data. From smartwatches to sleep apps, Americans are paying closer attention to their sleep than ever before. A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found…
When Noah entered the world with a cleft palate, his parents braced themselves for a journey filled with surgeries, speech therapy sessions, and countless doctor appointments. However, they never anticipated that something as fundamental as sleep would play a pivotal role in his care. As a toddler, Noah was a symphony of nighttime noises, snoring…
In 2016, I received a wake-up call that shook me to my core: I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. The news hit me hard when I learned that my A1C blood sugar level was 5.8, right in the pre-diabetic range of 5.7 to 6.4. As panic set in, I envisioned a future filled with dire consequences,…
I was brought up in a strong Hindu household, where, we were taught that every living being possesses a soul. Hence, killing of any living life was considered a strict taboo. We attended religious gatherings/ceremonies thrice a year, which always felt more cultural than religious. For our family, it was an opportunity to dress up…
I was a complete vegetarian once. Born and brought up in a Hindu household, our diet mainly comprised of plant-based foods. Therefore, eating any form of meat, poultry, or fish was considered a strict taboo. More importantly, my family firmly believed that consuming any meat was cruelty against any other living and breathing form of…
For me, an ideal mentor is someone that pushes us to be the best version of ourselves. A good mentor is someone that shows us the way by embodying principles they wish to instill in us. Most importantly, a good mentor is also our cheerleader, rooting for us. Steven Spielberg rightfully says- “The delicate balance…
Have you ever been in a situation where you meant to say something else, and it came out in the wrong way? At some point in our lives we have all been there, haven’t we? Growing up, I had a direct communication style. Coming from a liberal family, where free expression was encouraged, I was…
This blog post was written for Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science at IU School of Medicine,while I was a Strategic Digital Communications intern back in 2018-2019. Care Coordination is a hot topic in the healthcare industry right now, particularly when it comes to value-based care. According to NEJM Catalyst (2018) – “Care coordination…
This blog post was written for Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science at IU School of Medicine, while I was a Strategic Digital Communications intern back in 2018-2019. Innovation has become a significant focus in healthcare to improve quality, reduce harm, improve access, increase efficiency, eliminate waste, and lower costs. In fact, through technology…
Nashville, Tennessee, is considered a musical haven for music lovers. Each June, more than twenty thousand country music lovers journey to Nashville ‘Fan Fair,’ a unique festival that allows fans to interact with their favorite artists. More than two hundred performers from top stars to upcoming warblers, participate in this grand occasion. This four-day event…
Was red the first color your eye recognized while growing up? In the cosmos of colors, none is richly layered in cultural symbolism and suggestion as to the color of love, heat, excitement, and anger: namely red. No other color implies as many semiotic meanings and inspires as many emotions. I had visited the Cincinnati…
Do you recall forging and slurping vast quantities of noodles growing up? Almost every person from all walks of life has tasted the captivating flavors of noodles. Whether the noodle is made of rice, potato starch, or bean starch, its popularity can never be disparaged. And that’s why being a noodle lover myself, I was…
Are you looking for a tropical getaway? Then a visit to Cairns, Australia, with added attractions to ‘Kuranda,’ the spectacular ‘Atherton Tablelands’ and the ‘Great Barrier Reef’ may be your answer. Just twenty-seven kilometers northwest of Cairns is ‘Kuranda,’ a small beautiful, tropical village hidden in the rainforest. This place is open to tourists all…
Kakadu, the first Australian area inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Properties, is a natural wonder of the world. The area was so called in honor of the early aboriginal settlers of this region who spoke ‘Gagudju’, as recorded by Baldwin Spencer, a great anthropologist in 1911. These Gagudju- speaking people were almost…
Strolling through the streets of Alice Springs I was struck by traditional art exhibits – how different this art form was from elsewhere in the world. On gazing hard and reading about it, I realized what a beautiful visual language it was, an imagery that was part of aboriginal life – a connection between their…
It was the year 2000. In January, our small twin-engined plane had whirred into the sky on a sultry summer morning from steamy Darwin towards mystical Alice Springs. Dawn broke out in an array of strange iridescence so native to the southern skies and we gently rolled into a quaint little airstrip seemingly in the…
This blog post was written for Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science at IU School of Medicine, while I was a Strategic Digital Communications intern back in 2018-2019. Technology has taken a place in caring for our loved ones by providing some wonderful tools, both for those with Alzheimer’s and for those who care…
It’s alarming to read headlines regarding deaths caused by overdoses. The misuse of opioids – including prescription pain killers, heroin and other artificial opioids have become a severe national crisis affecting public health. Beyond public health, opioid addiction also affects social and economic welfare. According to the Centers for Disease control and Prevention, “In the…
Physician burnout in the US is reaching epidemic proportions as we seek for health care system solutions that optimizes people’s health and is yet affordable. Fundamentally, if we could better influence the health-related decisions that take place between a clinician and a patient, we would be making significant strides towards the triple aim. This is…
Four years ago, I found myself sitting nervously in the doctor’s office for my annual physical check-up, unaware that I was about to receive alarming news. When the results came in, my heart sank—I was pre-diabetic! My A1C blood sugar levels registered at 5.6, just shy of the warning zone where diabetes could take hold.…
In 2018, I was interning as a communications specialist at the Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science (CHIIS), IU School of Medicine. That year, I was fortunate to have attended the Healthcare Thinkathon’ event hosted by them at the Hilton in downtown Indianapolis. The theme of the conference centered around transforming the current health…
They are annoying, appear unannounced with no explanation or warning, and usually leave only after a great deal of effort. No, I am not talking about in-laws! I am actually talking about hiccups. I was at the grocery store the other day when I felt a sudden need to have water, as my throat was…
How many times have we let our own fears from childhood, or from past experiences or incidences we may have faced, crippled us from doing anything? It could be driving, swimming, applying for a job, pursuing a degree, or stepping on stage to deliver a speech? Too often, we hold back and play it safe, to avoid…
A few days ago as I was boiling a kettle of spiced chai and waiting for the water to heat up, it reminded me of stress. Sometimes it is the little things that add up to a boil! The misplaced keys in the morning, your internet not working, your mail being delivered to a wrong…
Life Is Like That! 