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In today’s episode, Ayesha (@ayeshacoaching), a somatic mindset coach, joins the podcast to explain the science and practice behind various coaching and therapy styles such as Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). We uncover the power of our unco
In today’s episode, the extremely talented, multifaceted, content-creating queen Alisha (@alishabhojwani_) joins the podcast to dig deep into her self-love journey that was ignited after redirecting her career and ending a ten-year relationship
The rise of “cycle breakers” has taken social media by the horns, but what does being a cycle breaker actually mean and how does it relate to generational trauma? How does being a cycle breaker help overcome numerous health issues and general c
Brown Bad and Bothered is Back!! In today’s episode, Andrea gives us some insight into her 2023, where she took a break from podcasting. Today’s chat includes conversations surrounding burnouts, breakups, identity crises, depression, hyper inde
Mrinal Gokhale, author of Saaya Unveiled: South Asian Mental Health Spotlight, is an Indian-American writer and advocate from Milwaukee. Mrinal has done a lot of work within various minor communities, hoping to expand mental health awareness an
Back from a hiatus to navigate various life changes, Andrea is back with a raw and vulnerable self-reflection of the most important lessons learned in 2022. While I choose to share specific details about my personal life, this is a reminder to
Gurpreet, the ultimate bestie-estie-estie, joins this episode to help ME answer YOUR questions. That’s right, we dive into all the friendship, mental health, dating, and parenting questions you threw at us. The best part? You also get to hear o
Diya, @kajaldiaries, drops some serious advice & knowledge regarding financial literacy, confidence and planning! Not only does Diya address concerning trends, like educated women from challenging industries still putting financial planning asi
Sania Khan, talented South Asian photographer and dear friend, was killed by ex-husband, Raheel Ahmed. Sania was an integral member of the South Asian space and was an advocate for creative careers and finding happiness and beauty in life. Sani
Natasha, Relationship & Divorce Coach, doesn’t hold back in this episode. Despite having some of the best, heart-wrenching, blood pumping, and truly wholesome romantic movies - many South Asians are lost when it comes to off-screen healthy rel
Nancy Diaz, a trauma-informed specialist who is inspired by her own personal experiences, works closely with WOC and daughters of immigrants. In this episode, we dive deep into WOC trauma trends, realizing the very similar experiences WOC acros
Navneet Gill, Canadian certified counselor, joins this episode to have an open chat about brown parenting and it’s long lasting impacts across generations. Despite being raised in different generations, Navneet (@navneetgillcounselling) and I s
Is it just me or do all desi parents say the same irritating and bizarre things that drive us up the wall? Did they all attend the same parenting orientation? In this episode, Andrea chats about some go-to phrases that many brown kids are sure
Urvi, a certified life coach, joins this episode to break down all things mindfulness. With expertise in mindfulness, breathwork & meditation, Urvi (@innerserenitylc) explains everything you need to know in order to start integrating mindfulnes
Poonam, a 21-year-old CEO of Virtue Mental, joins this episode to chat about the great impact destigmatizing mental health has on one’s wellbeing journey. Poonam (@thepoonamrahman) is a psychology, neuroscience AND management senior, determined
Did you know insecurities aren’t just tied to body image or relationships? In this episode, Andrea dives into the basics of insecurities. She discusses the common signs, main causes, and different types of insecurities that exist. More so, Andr
Payal, a South Asian body positivity activist, joins this episode to chat about the various themes and "shakey" moments from the latest season of Love is Blind. Payal (@desianklet) shares her first-hand experience with the reality tv show, leav
There’s nothing quite like the clash of cultures and finding your identity as children of immigrants. In this episode, Urmi (@urmamio) shares her unique yet relatable experiences as an Italian-born-and-raised Bengali. Urmi and Andrea explore wh
Valentine’s Day can be a touchy subject for those who are single and taken. Society has done an unfortunately good job at marketing love and Valentine’s to fit a one-size-all template that doesn’t match everyone’s ideal display of affection or
By now, many of us are aware of how media and Bollywood have normalized stalking and sexual harassment and the impact it’s had off-screen. However, in this episode, Andrea focuses on how media and traditional gender roles have enforced control
We spend so much time worrying about how people view us and if we are "nice enough"...but the real question is - how kind are you to yourself? Andrea navigates the impacts of a harmful inner critic and explores the importance and benefits of p
Let's take a look into Andrea's 2021 that was filled with academic growth, alone time and mental breakdowns. What battles did she win? What did she unlearn? What made her sad? Tune in to find out.
Do you struggle with conflict? Does the thought of confrontation put you on edge? Have all your bottled-up emotions resulted in you being aggressive in confrontations? Do you feel guilty when expressing your needs, thoughts, and concerns? Andre
Wowza! In this week's episode, Andrea shares her listeners' toxic friendship storytimes. From backhanded compliments, trying to steal boyfriends, taking advantage of money, victim-blaming, and straight-up disrespect, it feels like everyone has
So thrilled to have Sania on the show this week! Sania is a South Asian professional photographer based in Chicago. We dive into the mentally exhausting, challenging yet hopeful journey of embarking on creative careers as a brown girl. Sania sh
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