Season 1

16. Almost As Nice As Touching

6 min 1 sec

Clandestine affairs and sensual dreams. Explosive anticipation and hearts on barbed wire. Tell us, when was the last time you caught fireSign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

19. Brave/Family Of Wounds

7 min 41 sec

A soft take on courage and rebuilding after personal battles, this episode finds our young poet realising that she isn’t the only broken one. That there are others out there stitched from wounds, getting by in life despite their tragedy.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise here CreditsPodcast Host: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic Love Story by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/YcGEBptSSQkI Remember You by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/8Waowzgx4P4Kommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

21. After The Break Up

5 min 12 sec

In this episode, our young poet cuts off toxic exes and realises she doesn’t owe them friendship that every day is a new step forward, and an opportunity to deal with heartbreak in a healthy, selfaffirmative way.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCreditsPodcast Host: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic Something New by Jonny Easton https://youtu.be/DY80mfccXoKommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

25. Saw You Crying On The Train

7 min 7 sec

When the world feels like it’s crashing, remember you’re more than what hurt you. March ahead with boxing gloves, funky shoes, glitter and glam. The worst is only temporary, and it has no idea how full of light you are. A poem about resilience, selfpraise and personal power, this one will make you feel a little lighter again.CreditsPodcast Host: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

3. Love Lessons

11 min 38 sec

What happens to our expectations of love when we grow up When do we embrace the honour of forgiving someone who was not meant for us In this episode, our young poet talks about evolving from impulsive, careless love to something more mature and timeless.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducers: Envision Sounds Vishal Belwal Anil ChauhanArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic used:Genesis by Jonny EastonLink: https://youtu.be/ZoHmk14W7j8In Love We Trust by Jonny EastonLink: https://youtu.be/t2ECYLR6fH0Check out his channelLink: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeastonKommune trackVoice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

6. Just Kissing Is NOT Love

7 min 47 sec

As our young poet drives through the BandraWorli Sea Link at night, she is reminded of a time not too long ago when she entered into a fleeting, magical love affair that altered her life forever.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducers: Envision Sounds Vishal Belwal Anil ChauhanArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic used:Exile by Jonny EastonLink: https://youtu.be/MpKgNTrVtQCheck out his channelLink: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeastonKommune trackVoice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

8. The Stars Will Know

8 min 25 sec

A family folklore passed down through generations, has our poet believing in a magical love. But will she find itSign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducers: Envision Sounds Vishal Belwal Anil ChauhanArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic used: Moonlight Guides Me by Jonny EastonLink: https://youtu.be/V8k3ugQ4SjICheck out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeastonKommune trackVoice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

9. A Poem For Your Inner Child

4 min 53 sec

When was the last time you giggled When someone tickled your feet so hard you dropped icecream onto the front of your shirt If its been a while, then this episode is for you follow our young poet as she gets in touch with her innocence and discovers the joys of being a child again.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducers: Envision Sounds Vishal Belwal Anil ChauhanArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune trackVoice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

11. Hopeless Romantics

6 min 51 sec

Our young poet celebrates wearing her heart on her sleeve, not just for lovers, but for all the beautiful things in the world.Pssst... Theres a small bonus poem towards the end, dont miss itSign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune trackVoice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

13. The Storytellers Ft. Tishani Doshi

13 min 15 sec

In this rare, powerful episode, Megha Rao and Tishani Doshi come together for an iconic performance and discuss poetry, books and other beautiful things.Poems Featured:The Storytellers by Megha Rao and Find The Poets by Tishani DoshiSign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic used for Poem 2:Dreamer by Hazyhttps://soundcloud.com/hazymusicMusic provided by https://www.plugnplaymusic.netKommune trackVoice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

2. Letters To Friends

14 min 10 sec

In this episode, our young poet grapples with the importance of cultivating a positive inner circle. A tribute to friendship, this one is all about celebrating underrated, nonromantic love.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducers: Envision Sounds Vishal Belwal Anil ChauhanArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic used:Flow of Life by Jonny EastonLink: https://youtu.be/dioI567ieEwCheck out his channelLink: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeastonKommune trackVoice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

12. Cotton Candy

6 min 28 sec

Our young poet reflects on the magic of passion, and how in order to become who she is destined to be, she must choose it over judgement, selfdoubt and society.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

Trailer: Poems To Calm Down To by Megha Rao

Poems To Calm Down To by Megha Rao is a podcast for those who are seeking peace and selfcompassion.The podcast explores the personal growth journey of a young poet who tries to understand life on her own terms, and discovers the beauty of forgiveness, maturity and acceptance. Each episode unravels a new sensitivity to the magic of adulthood and the wonders of leaving the past behind.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise here

18. Closed Textbooks, Open Minds

5 min 23 sec

In this episode, our young poet dreams about a school that teaches empathy. Teachers who care more about mental health than grades. Classrooms that are safe spaces.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCreditsPodcast Host: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic Touch by Mattia Cupelli https://www.youtube.com/watchvJYHkD5A44Kommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

24. Small Talk

6 min 5 sec

In this episode, our young poet dreams about going back to a time when it was easier to love, laugh and have deep conversations. Back when less games were played and more meaningful connections were made. When everything was softer, kinder and threedimensional.CreditsPodcast Host: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

17. He Called Me A Fool

7 min 9 sec

In this episode, our young poet talks about the troubles of toxic love and its effects on selfworth. Just as she is begins to give up, her life changes yet again.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:Podcast Host: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

20. To Those Who Don’t Give Closure

5 min 58 sec

What if you never got your perfect goodbye What if they left you hanging, confused and undecided In this episode, our young poet cuts loose all the inbetweens and almosts, the ghosts and the mixed signals puts her foot down on the emotionally unavailable and the reboundseekers, and eventually walks into her freedom.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCreditsPodcast Host: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic Someday by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/kJfQJWkrtrgNaoya Sakamata Heartless Flock https://www.youtube.com/watchvqSv8PkRCtgKommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

22. To The Nerds

6 min 7 sec

Ever been shamed for being too nerdy Or for liking school more than you should In this episode, our young poet celebrates learning in every way be it textbooks or experiences, bookish knowledge or emotional intelligence seeking wisdom is also a selfcare practice.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCreditsPodcast Host: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic Dreams by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/qiOeIDCedz4Home by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/n4Tp71oqEgKommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

23. Soulmates Everywhere (Teething Special)

5 min 34 sec

What if you had a soulmate in every corner of the world A book written for you to read it, a day waiting for you to experience it, a planet made just for you Come join our young poet in discovering life’s little joys, and celebrate her new book of poems, Teething.Buy Megha Raos book, Teething Harper Collins, 2021 hereSign up for Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCreditsPodcast Host: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

1. Pauses

13 min 30 sec

The first episode of Poems To Calm Down To navigates through the troubled waters of hustle culture and the clandestine delight of selfacceptance. Two poems tied together with occasional bursts of musings, the poet tries to grasp the concept of slowing down, something so alien and yet fulfilling. Is it okay to take a break when you’re saturated Okay to walk away from the rat race Okay to spend some time with yourself and your cats There are answers to be found, and very slowly, she’s beginning to learn all their hiding places.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducers: Envision Sounds Vishal Belwal Anil ChauhanArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic:Wings by Jonny EastonLink: https://youtu.be/RrfChDDjL8Check out his channelLink: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeastonKommune trackVoice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecial License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

4. Imperfect Adults

14 min 2 sec

From rowdy teenager to responsible adult, our young poet believes she has come a long way. In these poems, find her exploring the preciousness of family and the gravity of accepting an older generation that has always been hard to understand.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducers: Envision Sounds Vishal Belwal Anil ChauhanArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic used:Purpose by Jonny EastonLink: https://youtu.be/EE8AVwHSgDMOld Soul by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/5lWXol9acYQCheck out his channelLink: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeastonKommune trackVoice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

5. Good People

11 min 14 sec

Priorities have never been clearer. Come appreciate the beauty of being kind and good in this episode, and join our young poet as she discovers the joys of maturity.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducers: Envision Sounds Vishal Belwal Anil ChauhanArtwork: Aastha PatelMusic used:Dreams by Jonny EastonLink: https://youtu.be/qiOeIDCedz4Someday by Jonny EastonLink: https://youtu.be/kJfQJWkrtrgCheck out his channelLink: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeastonKommune trackVoice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

7. My Favourite Part Of This Year

7 min 41 sec

During these trying times, our young poet looks ahead wistfully. A poem about hope and gratitude, this one dips into a futuristic world where friends hug, guests arrive home and people gather to celebrate life once more. Everything is okay again.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:Podcast Host: Megha RaoProducers: Envision Sounds Vishal Belwal Anil ChauhanArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune trackVoice: Roshan Abbas Music: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommune http://kommuneity.com

10. Changing

5 min 56 sec

Sometimes it takes a while to let go of toxic habits. Sometimes it takes people giving some up, and letting some in. In this episode, our young poet talks about past wounds, strong support systems and much needed healthy changes in life.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereFeaturing the voice of Ishaan ChawdharyCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune trackVoice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

14. Voice Note To An Old Friend In The Middle Of A Pandemic

7 min 29 sec

After returning from the hospital, our young poet reconnects with a long lost friend through a series of intimate voice notes. Tread behind her stream of consciousness and uncover the mysteries of revival, selfcompassion and support during distressing times.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

15. It's Never Too Late

6 min 2 sec

Who said the clock is ticking Who said it’s too late Who gets to decide your fate In this episode, our young poet rebels against society’s rigid deadlines, and makes up some of her own along the way.Sign up to Megha Raos newsletter Dream Sequence hereBuy merchandise hereCredits:PodcastHost: Megha RaoProducer: Envision SoundsArtwork: Aastha PatelKommune intro track Voice: Roshan AbbasMusic: A Very Brady Special by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5760averybradyspecialLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Producer Kommunehttp://kommuneity.com

Season 1

16. Almost As Nice As Touching

19. Brave/Family Of Wounds

21. After The Break Up

25. Saw You Crying On The Train

3. Love Lessons

6. Just Kissing Is NOT Love

8. The Stars Will Know

9. A Poem For Your Inner Child

11. Hopeless Romantics

13. The Storytellers Ft. Tishani Doshi

2. Letters To Friends

12. Cotton Candy

Trailer: Poems To Calm Down To by Megha Rao

18. Closed Textbooks, Open Minds

24. Small Talk

17. He Called Me A Fool

20. To Those Who Don’t Give Closure

22. To The Nerds

23. Soulmates Everywhere (Teething Special)

1. Pauses

4. Imperfect Adults

5. Good People

7. My Favourite Part Of This Year

10. Changing

14. Voice Note To An Old Friend In The Middle Of A Pandemic

15. It's Never Too Late

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