Curiosity & Chill

One of us found out that people actually get an endorphin high from working out... and had a lot of questions. 😂 What started as a ridiculous conversation about exercise took a turn neither of us saw coming. As one of us gets closer to 40, we unpack the unexpected shame of trying something new. Not because it's out of character, but because of the little voice asking, "What if people th...

The Frenemy . One of us goes to a generational wealth session and comes back slightly more self-aware, and immediately makes it everyone else’s problem in the best way. We turn it into a live experience for C&C-ers, walking through the same prompts together in real time because apparently we’re all ready to confront our relationship with money today.

Nobody warned us this was going to be the death episode... yet here we are. A family health incident has a way of sending your brain to strange places and ours went all the way. We spiral from mortality and attachment to Hindu funeral rites, a near-death steak experience, BAFTA's racial slur disaster, and rich people blocking emergency helicopters from sick kids because of noise complaints. W...

This week on Curiosity & Chill , we dive into the modern Social Dilemma. From our addiction to phones and algorithm-fed lives, to why spontaneity and genuine connection feel harder than ever. We talk about growing up in a time before playdates needed calendar invites, how travel makes us actually look up and notice the world again, and why we’re all somehow “too busy” while craving deeper conn...

This week, one of us is dreading a family wedding while the other is 130 something days out from her own. Naturally, we're spiralling. From family dynamics to the roles we were pushed into as kids, and the fake smiles we mastered just to get through it... RSVP: Staying Home, Laying Horizontal. Because what happens when you stop performing for people who never deserved the show? Turns out, cho...

This week on C&C, one of us is back from the homeland... and slightly shook. We’re talking about what happens when you see your parents outside their usual parental role, fully in their element, living their best lives, and being unapologetically themselves. It’s wholesome… but also lowkey disorienting. Like wait, who are you?? We also get into the whole “missing culture” conversation and why...

Part 2 of our Centering episode. If you haven't listened to Part 1, do that first!  We chased something we really wanted… and everything kept going wrong. At what point do you stop and ask .... is this just part of the process, or a sign to pause? This episode is about effort, timing, and the uncomfortable moment when something just isn’t working.  Should you keep working at what you want? Is...

In this 2 part episode of Curiosity & Chill, Shayenda and Nero get real about mental health, creative triggers, and the pressure to “get it right.” From pottery mishaps to emotional flashbacks, they unpack how creativity can surface old wounds and why that’s not a bad thing. They dive into self-doubt, boundaries, burnout, relationships that feel “seamless” (until they’re not), and the fine lin...

This week’s episode is a long and vulnerable one.  We’re talking phantom breakups. That heavy, breakup-level sadness… over something that didn’t technically end. The kind of low that sneaks up on you and makes you question everything. We unpack when to let yourself feel it versus when it’s time to call in real support, reflect on how much we’ve changed since 2016, and admit the ways we’ve complete...

In this episode of C&C, we sit down for a catch-up that turns into a reflection on the cost of convenience. We talk about the quiet tug of war between loving a product, trusting reviews, and staying aware of the role our spending plays in the bigger picture.  2026 is unfolding at a slower more intentional pace. This episode is less about having answers and more about noticing the questions we&...

In this episode of Curiosity & Chill, we get into the real side of weddings beyond the aesthetics and Instagram moments. A true ick moment when a vendor had the audacity to send the most unhinged quote.  We talk about sticker shock in wedding planning, the pressure to make fast (and expensive) decisions, and how bachelorettes and big celebrations can quietly turn into stress tests for friendsh...

We're back from the holidays! Still untangling family time, split schedules, and why this season felt… different. In “Am I Happy,” we're reflecting on a quieter holiday, shifting traditions, and the emotional weight that sneaks in when you’re trying to be everywhere at once. As we look back on 2025 and ease into a new year, we pause on one simple nightly question a friend lives by: Am I...

This week on Curiosity & Chill, we’re doing what any emotionally mature podcast does at the end of its first year: taking a walk down memory lane. In our final episode of the 2025 season, we rewind to our very first (and very un-airable) recording—the one where we sounded like two people defending a thesis and briefly wondered if we’d made a huge mistake. From overthinking every word and nearl...

This week on Curiosity & Chill , it feels like we're doing our unofficial end-of-year performance review… but for our lives. One of us is staring down a milestone birthday and realizing they always assumed they’d have a partner by now.  Together, we unpack the weird tenderness of growing older, letting go of timelines we swore we’d meet, and the self-induced pressures we place on ourselve...

This week on Curiosity & Chill, we finally hear about the long-awaited trip back to the homeland. S's first time in Sri Lanka, filled with joy, nostalgia, and the ultimate challenge: travelling with her mother. Did she kill her mom? Did her mom kill her? Or did they accidentally film the pilot for Survivor: Mother–Daughter Edition? Tune in to hear who made it out… spiritually, mentally, a...

This week on Curiosity and Chill , we were inspired by ShxtsNGigs and asked each other some random questions, starting with, “Do you consider me your best friend?” What followed was pure chaos: laughs, nostalgia, side-eyes, and a few “what were we thinking?” moments. From dumb decisions to near disasters, we unpack it all with equal parts judgment and love for our younger selves. Don't forget...

This week on Curiosity and Chill , we went from dragging the wedding industry to discussing our lone wolf era (that sacred time when you just want to do your own thing but still know your pack’s got you). There’s also a Drake-fueled reality check, some zero-roster reflections, and a looming mother–daughter showdown overseas.  If you've been enjoying these episodes from C&C, please don&apo...

Spiraling from birthday blues to estate planning, this episode asks the real question: who’s getting your money when you peace outta Earth? From who inherits your stuff to why birthday blues hit harder than leg day, we're tackling adulting with a side of Toblerone — though full disclosure, our energy was very low because we really didn't want to record this day. There’s also a love lette...

One of us spills about a recent trip with the in-laws and the silent stress leading up to it all.  A simple rose-bud-thorn reflection had us seeing the trip in a whole new way (proof that even the tiniest moments can spark big takeaways as long as you're asking the right questions!) All this yapping about trips has the other gearing up and reflecting on their own family adventure that's...

This week on Curiosity & Chill, we’re diving into our baggage with money and the silent relationship we all carry. From scarcity mindsets to self-limiting beliefs, we unpack the awkwardness of growing up and not wanting friends to see where we lived (especially when their houses looked like mansions 👀). We also explore how financial literacy (or the total lack of) shaped us and why money is a...

From showering with luggage in Mexico, to strangers treating red lights like Uber Pool, we spiral into peak chaos in record time. But somewhere between the neuroses we can't seem to shake, wedding bands that came back the wrong size, and uncontrollable laughter, we accidentally stumble onto a real truth: sometimes getting clear on what you don’t want is the fastest way to figure out what you...

This week on C&C, we reflect on last week's episode and why opening up about jealousy was tougher than we expected. We then jump headfirst into sibling dynamics and the roles we play within our family units. You know those sneaky expectations family members throw on us and those pressure-packed roles we somehow secretly put on ourselves? One of us loves the power trip that comes with bein...

Jealousy often feels like one of the messiest emotions to name. Why is it so hard to say "I'm jealous" out loud, even though we have no problem venting anger or sharing sadness?  Join us as we discuss jealousy vs. envy, explore when these feelings show up, and consider what they might actually be trying to tell us.  PS- we kick this episode off with a quick lil recap of our Colour A...

What started as a casual debrief from "Candice Brathwaite: Manifesto" book tour turned into some real talk about parenting through trauma, rethinking gender roles, navigating burnout, and trying to live a soft life under hard systems. We get into boundaries, emotional exhaustion, and the very reasonable desire to be spiritual and disgustingly rich. Intentional chats with a side of dark h...

In this episode, we get into it — the joy, chaos, and low-key identity crisis that comes with figuring out how to dress yourself again. From sweet-but-diabetes-spiking family moments to the emotional admin of choosing an outfit, we unpack how personal style is deeply connected to confidence, culture, and self-expression. What happens when you wake up and realize you have no clue what your style is...