Brown Girl Guilt

This episode is a short, heartfelt voice note from host Harpo to her long distance friend, Naina. Naina and Harpo, though miles apart, often connect over intimate WhatsApp voice notes. “Our friendship is really important to me”, says host Harpo. “I’m learning how to make new friends as an adult and my friendship with Naina is one that, though new, is one where I experience immense belonging.” Prod...

This episode is a guided meditation to use during a time that you’re seeking guidance. Use this episode to get in touch with your own inner knowing by cultivating a strong connection to your intuition, personified as a wise teacher. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

This episode provides an intro level explanation of just what survival mode is. It’s an audio recording from a conversation that host Harpo had with her grandmother, aunt, and mother on a random weekend morning, set in her grandmother’s bedroom. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

In November of 2024, host Harpo finally moved out into an apartment of her own — as a brown girl, before marriage and not because of work or school. She captured the conversation she had when she first broke the news to her dadi, her paternal grandmother. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

A quick, snappy episode of host Harpo reading out the message she sent to a man she was starting to see the beginnings of a situationship with. It was the first time she honoured her needs, communicated them, and believed in what she really wanted out of a romantic partnership. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

This episode of Brown Girl Guilt is a capture from a moment in time. The moment in time? The moment host Harpo realized that just maybe, perhaps, possibly— she has intimacy issues. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

In this episode, host Harpo reads out journal excerpts that she wrote during a period of romantic feelings for someone. This time was an incredibly healing time, as she found herself navigating an anxious attachment. The excerpts bring to light just how deep-rooted core attachment wounds can be and how healing them can be beautiful, painful, and cathartic all at the same time. Produced by Harpo Ed...

Back on the Brown Girl Guilt podcast for the second time is broadcasting legend Tarannum Thind. On the other side of the microphone for once, Tarannum tells us her story - the real story. We talk about all the ways in which she gave her power away, let feelings of unworthiness permeate her life, and how she moved through one of the darkest times of her life. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

In this episode of Brown Girl Guilt, host Harpo sits down with her mentor Anoop Gill, a fellow brown woman pursuing Executive leadership. They chat about being racialized women in positions of leadership, the transition from girlhood to womanhood, and the roots of competition amongst brown girls in the Punjabi community. Underpinning the episode is the modelling of two brown women who love each ot...

This episode of the Brown Girl Guilt Podcast is a deep conversation with self love and dating coach Sandeep Gill @she_writes_herstory. After having done her Worth the Wait Love program, host Harpo @harpodidi asks Sandeep why so many wonderful brown women in her life are experiencing blockages to finding lasting romantic love. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

In this episode, host Harpo brings back Summan Kandola, an entrepreneur and mindfulness coach - this time with an updated perspective on how we can and should manifest our most desired lives. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

In this episode, host Harpo chats with spiritual coach and reiki master Bhavneet Toor Kang on how we can draw boundaries around our energy, prevent nazar, and become more grounded, spiritual beings. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

In this episode, host Harpo chats with her nutrition coach Meagan Chhokar. Meagan has dedicated her life to helping girls navigate their gut health issues and hormonal imbalances. This illuminating conversation unpacks why so many brown women and girls in masses experience gut health and digestive issues. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

In this episode, we chat about the life Shannon used to have - one full of limitations, toxic behaviors, and a tough upbringing - and the life she has now. She shares how she bridged the two and tells us all how she consistently bet on herself throughout all the tough decisions. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

Host Harpo chats with Dr. Peter Tsang, owner of Quantum Holistic Health— the acupuncturist who cured her PCOS. Harpo started seeing Peter for acupuncture in August 2023 and it changed her life. After 15 years of trying anything and everything, it was his acupuncture that healed her body. And she’s chatting with him about the how and why. Hosted by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

In this episode, host Harpo chats with Groundwork founder Amrita Ahuja about life in survival mode, life outside of survival mode, the roots of brown girl guilt, and what a life of clarity and ease can look like for high achievers. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

Brown Girl Guilt: Ask Harpo Didi Edition! Questions addressed in this episode: 1. What are some things that you do to push yourself out of your comfort zone? How/where do you find the confidence with struggling with anxious feelings to navigate through those difficult situations? 2. I’ve been with the same person for seven years. Lately I’ve been feeling that this person is not my person. What do...

Brown Girl Guilt: Ask Harpo Didi Edition! Questions addressed in this episode: How do I move through being the only single friend when all my friends are in relationships? How do I protect my energy and set boundaries? I just cut my mean cousin out of my life, but my parents refuse to. What do I do? Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

Host Harpo took one year off from dating, citing, "I wish I knew I was allowed to do this a long time ago." Many of us have been taught that we're incomplete until we find a partner. And so, we're on a constant quest to find the one who can "complete us". BUT! What would happen if we granted ourselves time and space to figure ourselves out? What if we dated from a place...

Okay, so the episode title is a bit click-baity. But if that's what it takes for you to listen, then so be it! In this episode, host Harpo talks about how our first relationship with a man, in most cases our father, replicates and becomes the blueprint for our relationship with other men. She speaks on her relationship with her father and reflects on how it's shaped her own romantic experi...

CONTENT WARNING: sexual violence. In this episode, host Harpo shares her experiences with sexual violence. She speaks about the subsequent disconnection from her body, how she continues to move through the trauma, and how the experiences have impacted her relationships with men. She ends by sharing how she’s working on reconciling her relationship with her body, her mind, and the men in her life....

Embody your body with this guided body scan meditation in host Harpo's voice. Come back to it as often as you need. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

Manifestation is a practice, one that starts and ends within yourself. In this episode, host Harpo talks about the number one thing most of us skip over when manifesting what we want: our relationship with ourselves. In her words, manifesting is easy, but the hard part is believing that you deserve what you want. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

We all have haters. Some of us more than others. In this episode, host Harpo talks about how she's dealt with criticism, negativity, and unsolicited feedback. She walks us through her approach to negativity, leaving us all with an empowering message on how to curb the haters in our life. Produced by Harpo Edited by Simran Dale

Many of us go through life thinking that once we achieve a certain level of success, hit a milestone, or enter into a relationship, we'll become worthy. But what if you changed your mindset and considered that you don't have to do anything to become worthy and valuable? What if you considered that your value is innate and not earned? In this episode, host Harpo reminds us all that we are w...