Chai in Our Twenties

Burnout in our twenties is a real thing! While it almost feels like we shouldn't be burning out this young - the perpetual hustle culture, all of the world events and social media can get ya there. In this episode, we talk about what burnout can look like and what we do to uplift ourselves. Be sure to follow @chaitwenties on Insta and to rate and review us!

Letting go can be hard - whether it's an opportunity, a relationship or your old self. In this episode, we talk about what letting go means to us and how it can empower us to make room for new things in our lives. Be sure to follow us on @chaitwenties on our Insta and please write us a review!

Finances can be a tricky topic to tackle in our twenties. We may be in school without a sustainable source of income, we may be recent grads who have no idea how money works or maybe we know it all and have a good grasp of our money. In this episode, we talk all things finances - from girl math to budgeting to financial independence with Adiba. Adiba is a finance girlie, making financial literacy...

Being an older sister has it's perks but it also means that you paved the path for your younger siblings to have it easier. In this episode, we explore being an older sister to a younger sister and a younger brother. We chat about how our sibling relationships have evolved and what it means to be an older sibling. Be sure to follow us on @chaitwenties on our Insta!

It's wedding season! Actually, it's been wedding season. And while we aren't the ones even close to getting married, we are guests and bridal party members. In this episode, we share our experiences of the wedding season while also addressing cultural elements of weddings from our unique backgrounds. Be sure to rate and review our podcast and to follow us on @chaitwenties on Instagram!

Loneliness is an epidemic that we keep hearing about but what does it mean? How do we differentiate between experiences of loneliness and solitude? And what can we do to combat this? In this episode, we get real vulnerable and talk about loneliness with references to our personal experiences, research and what we've gleaned from the internet. Be sure to follow us on @chaitwenties on our Insta...

Routines - some love em, others not so much. But routines can help you develop habits that can have a long lasting impact on your health. In this episode, we talk about forming routines in our twenties and what it means to us. We also take a few side bars talking about music, esp the collective Jungle as they just released an album and it's so good. Be sure to follows us on @chaitwenties on ou...

Summers - what a time - we romanticize it, we pack it with activities, we might travel, get our read on, or do nothing at all! The spirits are generally up and it's a good time all around. But with summer, there also comes the pressure of constantly doing and to make the most out of it. In this episode, we talk about summers in our twenties - from travels to concerts to solo walks to summer bu...

Let's talk about being in relationships in our twenties! In this episode, we bring on a special guest, Anastasia, who talks to us about her six year relationship. From  the beginning stages of a relationship to managing friendships to getting engaged - we walk through it all! Be sure to follow us on @chaitwenties on our Insta!

Let's talk about being single in our twenties! In this episode, we talk about it all - from our worst dates to dating apps to being hopeless romantics. We even read out a few listener stories. Join us for this juicy episode and be sure to follow is on @chaitwenties on Insta!

It's a brand new year and a brand new episode of Chai in Our Twenties! Join us in this episode to debrief the holiday season and chat about what the new year means to us. We also talk about the next few episodes and all the things that we have to look forward to. Be sure to follow us on @chaitwenties on our Insta.

It's that time of year again! The Holiday Season can be a jolly time for many but a difficult one for others. In this episode we talk about everything from gift giving (and receiving) to holiday traditions to acknowledging both the happy and difficult parts of the holidays. We hope that you cozy up and enjoy this episode. Be sure to follow us on @chaitwenties on Insta and let us know what you favo...

Our twenties are such an exciting time for moving around - from moving away for school or work to moving back to your parents house because the pandemic, our twenties are a very dynamic time. In this episode we chat about our experiences with moving in our twenties and share tidbits from our most recent moves into our current spaces. Be sure to follow us on @chaitwenties on Instagram and let us kn...

We're back! We took a bit of a break this summer but we are returning with new beginnings, exciting stories and amazing features. In this episode, we provide an update on where we've been and where we're going. Be sure to rate and review our podcast, and follow us on @chaitwenties on our insta!

Majority of Canadians aged 18 - 34 years (over 88%) rent or live with their parents, relatives, etc. This makes talking about housing in our twenties an important topic of conversation as many of us look to rent, a process which seems to be gruelling and a test of our time in our twenties. In this episode, we discuss the housing marking in Canada, with a focus on the renters market, and share our...

Comfort food, comfort shows and movies, comfort clothes and other things that comfort us provide a sense of home and peace. In this episode we talk about what things we find comforting and chat about how we can comfort ourselves and others. You definitely get to know us in this episode! Be sure to follow us on @chaitwenties on Instagram and let us know what your comforting thing is! 

It's time that we talk about toxic masculinity! This week, we chat with Josh about what toxic masculinity is, what it can look like and some ways that we can address it. Josh brings an intersectional lens to this conversation as he helps us learn more about how notions of masculinity intersect with culture, in particular South Asian culture. Be sure to follow us on @chaitwenties on Insta! 

Let's talk about Turning Red in our twenties! We recently watched the movie Turning Red and wanted to have a casual discussion about the movie. Join us as we talk about the representation, diversity and nostalgia of Turning Red. Note that the audio of this episode is not the best for the first few minutes but it does get better. Be sure to follow us on @chaitwenties on out Insta!

This week, we get a clinician perspective on navigating the healthcare system and learn more about how we can better advocate for ourselves and those around us. We are so excited to bring you a conversation with Dr. Prerana and talk about all things health advocacy! Be sure to check us out on @chaitwenties on Insta!

We got a bit curious this week and looked up some habits that the internet claims are good to have in our twenties. From talking about routines to practicing gratitude to having hobbies, we chat about positive habits to have in our twenties. Follow along with this casual conversation and see what habits you have developed, and where there might be some room for improvement. Be sure to follow us on...

We are so excited to bring you a podcast feature with Talia Antonietta from the Modern Altruneur! In this episode, we chat about what social impact means and what it can look like on a personal, professional and world level. Be sure to check out The Social Impact Startup podcast and @mod.altruneur on all of the socials! 

It's time that we talk about the pandemic and the impact that it's having on our twenties. In this week's episode, we take some time to catch up and chat about our experiences in relation to contracting COVID. Note that this episode shares our experiences and our journeys, and that your experiences may differ. Be sure to rate and review our podcast, and to follow us on our Insta @chaitwenties!

Do you feel like there is a certain timeline you need to be achieving milestones in life by? Did you have a vision for what your twenties would look like in terms of your education, finances, marriage and more? Inspired by an article that we read around shifting timelines and milestones, we talk about milestones in our twenties (and beyond). Join us for a candid conversation around what timelines...

It's time for the period talk! We've spoken about 'The Female Experience' before but there is one critical piece of that experience that needed a more intimate conversation - the menstrual cycle. We talk about our periods, the stigma around talking about our periods and share some of our worst period experiences. We hope that his episode opens up discussions around periods and provides insight int...

We're all caught up on Season 2 of Love is Blind and we hope that you are too as there are a lot of spoilers here. In this episode, we talk about the entertainment value of reality shows coupled with some of its deeper themes, such as internalized racism. Join us for another episode where we sip on our tea/coffee and discuss what's on our mind. Be sure to follow us on @chaitwenties on Insta!