Simplifying The Complicated

Hi! I’m Prachi Gangwani, the creator of this platform.

I’m a Delhi-based writer, editor, yoga teacher, and counselor. I’ve studied psychology, practiced as a relationships counselor, and have had a successful career in digital media. My words also appear in Scoopwhoop Media, iDiva (Times Internet Ltd.), Hauterrfly (Fork Media), DailyO, The Swaddle, and Asia Spa Magazine.

On Keeping Zen, you’ll find conversations about relationships, sexuality, gender, mental health, culture, and how all of these intersect.

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Why Do I Cry When I’m Mad? 3 Reasons + How To Stop (If You Want)

Feeling Stuck, Confused, Or Frustrated? Journaling Can Sort You Out. Here’s How

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No Big-O! Do I Have An Orgasm Disorder?

Why Do Some Elderly Couples Die Close To One Another?

Why Do You Get Butterflies In The Stomach When You Meet Someone New?

An Honest Look At How Parenthood Impacts Couples

Wait, Did #Ralia Just Normalise Women Earning More Than Their Spouse?

Rajat Mittal On The Pressure On Men To Be The Provider

All You Need To Know About Adoption In India, With Tanya Appachu

Deepa Narayan On Inspiring Men To Break Away From Gender Stereotypes

Healing With Radical Self-Love, with Rituparna Chatterjee

Moving On After A Marriage Ends: With Abhishek Kashyap, Founder Of Rekindle

Anushka Manchanda On Exes, Brand Collabs, Clean Living & Excel Sheets

Sisters In Sweat: How This Bengaluru-Based Duo Is Inspiring Women To Get Fit

Is Stress Making You Eat More? Here’s How To Stop

When Neelam (Shefali Shah) from Dil Dhadakne Do sees her husband Kamal (Anil Kapoor) flirt with another woman on their anniversary, she goes to her room and gobbles up a slice of cake. No, she stuffs her mouth with cake, trying hard to not break down. This was one of the most memorable moments of this hard-hitting movie, and that’s because it’s all too real. Like many women, the stress of her husband’s many indiscretions pushed her to seek pleasure and relief from food. Although temporary, this sense of pleasure is exactly why we tend to eat when we’re stressed.

Eternally Confused And Eager For Love Takes Us Inside The Conflicted Minds Of Urban Indian Men

Ray is both endearing and annoying at once. He doesn’t want to hurt women, but still ends up making them feel unsafe. This contradiction highlights the problem with gender discourse today – men are given a long list of ‘Don’ts’ for their dealings with women. But in the absence of a list of ‘Dos’, many men find themselves lost and confused.