Episode Details

Today we're sitting down with author Sapna Srinivasan to go behind the pages—and this conversation takes us from Mira's fictional journey into Sapna's own.

What happens when the life you've been taught you're supposed to want suddenly falls apart?

In A New Mantra, Mira Sood finds herself starting over after discovering her husband's affair and the end of their arranged marriage.

But rebuilding her life means confronting something even bigger:

Who is she when she stops living according to everyone else's expectations?

We talk about:

🏃‍♀️ Why running became such an important part of Mira's story
❤️ Love after betrayal
🌱 Starting over and finding independence
👪 Family and cultural expectations
🪞 How pieces of an author's own life find their way into fiction

Sapna's Info:

https://tulepublishing.com/authors/sapna-srinivasan/

https://www.facebook.com/authorsapnasrinivasan

https://www.instagram.com/authorsapnasrinivasan/

Her Book: A New Mantra

https://link.amazon/B00iPKy3E

00:25 Introduction to Sapna Srinivasan and her work
00:26 Mira's character and her life before the 'until'
00:47 The significance of cultural expectations in Mira's story
00:56 The moment of discovery and its impact on Mira
00:59 The challenge of rejecting family and cultural norms
01:06 The emotional and social consequences of change
01:28 Sapna's personal journey with running and resilience
01:48 Incorporating personal experiences into Mira’s story
01:53 The importance of relatable and authentic storytelling
02:03 The message of empowerment and self-acceptance
02:05 Where to find Sapna's work and final thoughts

https://www.traveltimestories.com/