Currently Cringing

Comedy shows, beta blockers, migraines, IV drips, and sinus chaos. Performing nearly killed me. Let’s rewind to early August. I have back-to-back sold-out comedy shows in Houston and Dallas, and my body? Full-blown meltdown. Debilitating anxiety. Beta blockers that barely worked. And to top it off? A histamine storm from hell — migraines, sinus pressure, and nervous sh*ts that laughed in the face...

This week, I’m coming for everything — my first-ever nose hair trimmer purchase (Vienna inspired, don’t ask), why I’d rather date a clean jerk than a dirty nice guy, and how some men’s breath could single-handedly wipe out romance. We’re also talking the new ultimate flex: living offline, surviving Miami’s “artisanal” pizza scene without losing your will to live, and why the patriarchy is choking...

This week, I spiral through three urgent matters: Sydney Sweeney’s Ford commercial backlash —because God forbid a hot woman drives a truck. My nightmare dentist appointment —featuring waterboarding, adult-sized mouth molds, and my lifelong search for a night guard. Recession indicators no one’s talking about —like people casually owning raccoons and drinking “mood lattes” instead of paying rent. I...

It’s Shark Week, but the real bloodbath? Cutting off people who smile in your face and talk sh*t behind your back. In this episode of Currently Cringing , Anisha spirals (with a fresh gel set, finally) about the dark side of people-pleasing, why your nail tech being sick is a spiritual lesson, and how to stop explaining your worth to people who wouldn’t defend you in a group chat. It’s giving boun...

This week’s episode is a full spiral, reformer-style . We kick off in the Pilates studio where I’m sweating, shaking, and resisting the cult of leggings while surrounded by girls named Sage in $300 sets. Then we talk gym culture , peri-menopausal survival , and why I now dress like I’ve lost everything in the divorce… for safety . Because in 2025? Looking rich is a liability. I unpack the emotiona...

In this unhinged episode of Currently Cringing , we’re spiraling through the wildest parts of 2025—from Carnival’s poop cruise documentary to Labubu demon dolls and Zara’s AI-generated outfits that feel like a simulation glitch. We’re also calling out Prada’s $1,200 Kolhapuri chappals (colonizer-core is not couture) and breaking down why the vibe economy is broken —because artists and cultural cre...

Is America actually on sale? In this chaotic, no-crumbs-left breakdown of the One Big Beautiful Bill , Anisha Ramakrishna (comedian, spiraling millennial, daughter of immigrants) rips into the tax cuts for billionaires, Medicaid gutting, SNAP slashes, and student loan “reforms” wrapped in glitter and fiscal gaslighting. What’s really in the bill? Who benefits? Who loses coverage, groceries, and ba...

This week, I take you on an emotionally unhinged journey from the glacial waters of Norway to the psychological battlefield that is… modern life in America. What starts as a bougie wellness trip—complete with sauna bonding, orange jellyfish, and Scandinavian death water—spirals into a full-blown existential crisis about war, privilege, and whether I should be stocking adaptogens or ammo. I dive in...

From the lace-gloved chaos of Lauren Sánchez’s couture rollout to Jeff Bezos’ Renaissance space wedding with a guest list that low-key rivals the Epstein files—this week we spiral  hard . Anisha breaks down the $200B masquerade, Kim K’s Saint Laurent Succubus moment, Bezos’ kids ghosting the ceremony, and why this wasn’t a wedding—it was a rebrand. We’re talking narcissism, NDAs, Nepo billion...

We waited three hours in the rain for Ceres Pizza in NYC. It was $115. There were time slots being screamed like we were at JFK, and we left with two pizzas, five people, and zero slices to spare for the poor man who tried to Venmo us. This is the energy I left New York with—and then flew straight to Scandinavia. In this unfiltered episode, I’m taking you through my chaotic, gorgeous, hormonally r...

Bloated by noon? Can’t poop on vacation? Convinced you have a gluten allergy but also eat bagels in secret? SAME. This week, I sit down with gastroenterologist and motility expert Dr. Kumkum Patel to talk about everything your gut has been trying to tell you but you’ve been ignoring since 2012 . We get into: What causes bloating and why it’s not just “normal” Gut-brain spirals and stress constipat...

In this laugh-out-loud episode, Anisha and friend of the show Aditya dive into the very real struggle of South Asian genetics, food trauma, and body image chaos. From skipping flights because of emergency surgeries to surviving on one bite of a croissant (seriously), she breaks down the generational guilt of daal and rice, chronic bloating, and why weight loss feels like a scam for Indian men and...

What do you get when you mix two destination weddings, one international girlfriend, four missed flights, a malfunctioning Uber, period cramps, and a cockatoo-level meltdown at TSA? This episode. Anisha is joined by friend of the show Aditya who went from Hamptons +1 to running through Barcelona airports in sneakers—while trying not to break up mid-security line. They break down travel compatibili...

Think your Stanley Cup is saving you? Think again. In this hilarious and brutally honest episode of Currently Cringing , Anisha dives deep into the wellness-to-chaos pipeline: from rage-fueled Hot Girl Walks to $50 water bottles, aesthetic lunchboxes, and the unspoken trauma of gym selfies. We're breaking down the cult of hydration, the myth of mindset, and why lifting weights didn’t fix our lives...

Let’s talk about the real wellness journey. Not the green juice, Lululemon-sponsored kind—but the kind where you accidentally discover cottage cheese gives you vintage subway BO, start seed cycling like a crunchy Brooklyn mom with commitment issues, and begin judging strangers based solely on the condition of their tongue. In this episode, Anisha spirals (as always) but delivers truth bombs and be...

Okay, let’s talk about it—because the pop culture calendar? Ate this week. We’ve got an American Pope straight outta Chicago. White smoke, new Pope, same drama. Vatican girlies, rise. We’re unpacking the papal conclave, the memes, the history, and why this is giving ‘Catholic Church enters its soft launch era.’ Meanwhile, the Met Gala? BABE. I KNOW you were scrolling last night like, ‘what the hel...

Last week I told you I was sick. I had no idea that was just the prequel. This week? I’m recording from the depths of hell (aka my bed), 8 days into what I’m calling the medieval bucolic plague. I’m talking no sense of smell, no voice, no will to live. We’re spiraling, but we’re spiraling chic. In this unhinged episode, I unpack: 💀 Getting sick again post–San Miguel destination wedding 💀 The gal...

I have a sore throat, zero voice, and a lot to say. So yes, AI is narrating this episode while I sip tea and try not to lose it before my New York gala. This week, I’m spilling everything from my brother-in-law’s chaotic destination wedding in San Miguel de Allende (and my unhinged travel trauma), to why I’m still bitter I didn’t get my dream South of France wedding (justice for me, tbh). We’re ta...

In this week’s full-body spiral, we’re diving headfirst into the most unhinged (and enlightening?) color conspiracy of 2025: Butter Yellow. Why is it everywhere? Why do we all suddenly want to look like haunted Egg McMuffins? And who decided KitchenAid gets to control the color wheel? I call BS on quiet luxury dairy-core and unpack the actual psychology, fashion industry scam, and Pantone Illumina...

Double board-certified plastic surgeon. Breast reconstruction trailblazer. Skincare founder. Mom of 3. South Asian icon. Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa is doing the absolute most —and today, she’s spilling all the surgical tea. We’re talking about breaking barriers as a woman in medicine, imposter syndrome in the OR, Botox myths, beauty standards, and building her private plastic surgery practice from scrat...

Dating in your 30s? Getting dumped (again)? Welcome to Currently Cringing . In this viral recap, Anisha is joined by her best friend Aditya to unpack everything from NYC dating drama and ghosting to emotional growth and real relationship advice in your late 30s. We get into being dumped on Easter (twice!), navigating long-distance love, ChatGPT breakup texts, and why kindness > niceness in 2025...

This episode is a full-body cleanse—for your gut, your feed, and your faith in modern society. We’re diving into Trump’s new tariffs and the $3 trillion stock market wipeout, why American cars should come with trauma disclaimers, and how Tesla is basically your hot ex who ghosted and blames the moon. Also: I took 5 colon cleanse pills and had a spiritual awakening. We’re talking perimenopause, MCA...

From TikTok drama to real-life disappearances to getting stranded in space , we’re diving into the wildest headlines of the week . 🚀 Sarah Kim & Andrew Min : When your husband calls you “the person in my house” and contributes zero dollars to your pregnancy, is it time to rebrand as a single mom? 💰👶 Sudiksha Konanki’s disappearance : A spring break trip gone wrong —what really happened the...

Meghan Markle’s With Love, Meghan just dropped on Netflix, and we have thoughts . Is this a heartfelt rebrand, a carefully curated PR play, or something in between? We break down the aesthetics, storytelling, and subtle shade. Is Meghan reclaiming her voice or just spinning the same narrative? Let’s discuss. 🎤✨ #WithLoveMeghan #MeghanMarkle #NetflixSeries #RoyalDrama #PopCulturePodcast Hosted on...

🚨 Hollywood Drama, Award Show Chaos & My Mom’s Ultimate Betrayal?! 🚨 Oh. My. God. You guys. This episode is pure insanity. I FINALLY got invited to the South Asian Oscar Party (after YEARS of being snubbed), and just when I thought I was having my Hollywood moment… my MOM completely sabotaged me in front of Mindy Kaling’s assistant. ARE YOU KIDDING ME, MOM?! 😭 We’re spilling ALL the tea on:...