Episode 47: Celebrating International Women’s Day Special with Dr Nandita DeSouza, Director Sethu Centre for Child Development & Family Guidance

This International Women’s Day, The Merv Britto Show brings a special conversation with Dr. Nandita DeSouza, Director of Sethu Centre for Child Development & Family Guidance.

In this insightful episode, Dr. DeSouza speaks about the evolving conversation around mental health, neurodiversity & inclusion in our society. Working closely with children & families, she explains how conditions such as ADHD are understood today & why a strengths based & neuro affirming approach can help individuals thrive.

The discussion also highlights the work being done at Sethu Centre in supporting families across Goa through a family centred model of care, while emphasising the importance of recognising lived experiences as valuable sources of knowledge & understanding.

On International Women’s Day, the conversation celebrates the role of women in building more compassionate communities — Including the importance of recognising the dignity & value of trans women as part of an inclusive society.

From breaking stigma to building bridges across ignorance, fear & prejudice, this episode explores how Goa can move towards a more supportive & empowering narrative around disability & mental wellbeing — Transforming the story from gloom to bloom. 🌻