Where Every Story Finds Room to Breathe

I'm Mrugal Shinde — a Clinical Psychologist, School Psychologist (Jnana Prabodhini Institute of Psychology, Pune University), Forensic Science professional, and Forensic Graphologist. My journey in psychology has been shaped by both strong academic grounding and international exposure through internships with the International Council of Psychologists (ICP), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations (PCUN) — experiences that deepened my understanding of psychology's role in creating sustainable, worldwide impact.

Through this work, I realised that psychology is too often seen as distant or clinical, when in reality it offers practical tools that can transform how we think, feel, and connect. These practices — from emotional awareness to resilience-building — can become a kind of psychological muscle memory, empowering individuals to carry strength and well-being into every part of life.

I started The Open Ear with the vision of making psychology practical, accessible, and transformative. My mission is to equip people with emotional intelligence, mental strength, and resilience — while fostering a movement where listening, awareness, and well-being become everyday skills for healthier individuals, families, and societies across the globe.