Difficult-ish

did you grow up constantly being compared to your smarter cousin and see family members talk down on everyone around them? did you ever get told to gatekeep resources and not share secrets so that others can't get ahead of you? in this episode, we are going to be breaking down why there are some brown people who compete with other brown people instead of welcoming collaboration and genuine com...

yall loved the first time we did this so we had to run it back! for this episode, we asked you guys on ig to tell us your BIGGEST south asian pet peeves and yall didnt hold back. being judged for how muslim you are? not getting recognition for small wins?? people biting off south asian fashion??? that plus so many more in an episode so jam packed and comedic you'll pee your pants just like moh...

many people overlook these powerful success mindset shifts and habits, but these WILL change the way you take risks, grow in your career, and become successful. welcome back to another episode where we talk about some of our most life changing routines like taking a difficult work out class, getting into the creative deep flow state, or even simply, having a reliable skincare routine. we hope u en...

you know we need to do another advice session with some of our most asked questions!! if you're struggling with approaching therapy for the first time or telling your desi parents about a non-desi partner OR even how to start meal prepping, then this is the episode for you. this includes advice for bed rotters, newly grads, and everyone in between. this is what we'd do in your situations s...

we are airing out all our dirty laundry here by exposing some of our WORST red flags that we've had to unlearn over the past few years. we talk about the toxic ways we would act in relationships like giving the silent treatment or always having a victim mindset while also sharing some ways we've unlearned these bad traits. we ALL have negative things that we have to work on so this episode...

we've probably all pulled all nighters to study for a test or worked overtime and cancelled on plans, but what happens when it becomes a part of your everyday lifestyle? in this episode about toxic productivity, we talk about the negative effects of working too much to the point of burnout and exhaustion and some signs to look out for if you feel like you might be experiencing this too. as chi...

our second time around on this topic and we get real spicy!!! join us for an episode of 6 hot takes on the south asian community, including but not limited to: brown people are the most racist ones to brown people? south asian women need to stop relying on their husbands?? we need to respect south asian service workers more??? tune in to hear the rest! our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficu...

this one is for all the people who have been in an unhealthy environment whether it's with toxic friends, family, or other loved ones. these are some realistic tips on how to protect your peace and cope with them because unfortunately most of us can't just cut them out of our lives!! how do u still maintain your sanity as an adult in your childhood home? how do u maintain boundaries with p...

sometimes you need to hide some things and live a double life in a south asian family... and in this episode we don't hold back. we share some of our funny personal experiences on what we kept from my parents growing up like hiding grades, the way we dress, relationships, who we're hanging out with, and so much more. there's definitely a bigger conversation on why we felt the need to h...

the first guest of 2025 and she's the real deal!!! this episode is with our good friend aria mustary, a harvard grad the escaped child marriage at 12 now helping other young girls do the same as the founder of mai soli, a foundation revolutionizing education for young girls in developing countries through empowerment and entrepreneurship. we dive deep on living through poverty as a eldest daug...

we are officially in part 2 of our self sabotage series where we now talk about the tangible ways to stop self sabotaging. if you are wondering how to slowly unlearn imposter syndrome, the fear of failure, low self esteem, and stop getting in your own way, then you need to listen to the realistic tips we have to get to the best version of yourself. we talk about getting out of the toxic relationsh...

if you're the type of person who have self sabotaging tendencies in your career and relationships, then this episode might be for you. we talk about the different types of self sabotage like procrastination, imposter syndrome, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and how it manifests in your life. this episode is a deep dive for anyone who feels like they're getting in their own way of success and...

we all have guilty pleasures that we love spending money on and in this tell all episode, we get honest about our own spending habits. over the years, we've learned how to manage our money better and contribute to our financial freedoms, so we make sure to share some of our best proven saving tips. if you have a shopping addiction or are obsessed with tiktok shop, then make sure to listen to t...

if there's one thing that we do best, it is to yap about random pop culture topics that have flooded our for you feeds. is what luigi mangione did ethical and justified? thoughts on the blake lively and justin baldoni case? what's happening in the chess world?? we have so much commentary and we break it down to you dummy style, so don't miss this episode!! watch videos on our youtube:...

many people experience seasonal depression right when the temperature goes down and daylight savings hit. in this episode, we talk about our own experiences with feeling this during the winter, some signs associated with it, and tips on how you can help a friend or yourself who may be dealing with it. often times we've let this depression and "winter rut" control us and waste the whole...

Job hunting season is in full swing this new year so let’s talk about the actual process of trying to find a job in corporate America. Mashnun shares his 16+ month journey with the job market and emotions with the current crisis along with some great tips on navigating this difficult time and finding one. Make sure to stick until the end to hear the exclusive lore with a job that fired him… hope u...

we talked about parentification of kids in last weeks episode, so this is part 2 of not getting taken serious as an adult. do your friends, parents, or coworkers still not give you the respect because of your age? do people view you as children and not take you serious just because you're younger? we talk about our own experiences of imposter syndrome, not getting taken seriously in all our re...

this one's a heavy one but one we know so many can relate too; in this ep we're talking all about parentification, a very common theme in the lives of south asians, otherwise known as 'growing up too fast'. we get into all the signs and symptons we recognized that helped us label ourselves as parentified, our personal experiences, and what we're doing nowadays to help ourselves...

happy holidays to our difficulters!! new season, new lights, new setting, but same dippin' dots talking this week about all the things that give us stress and anxiety during the holiday season as south asians. whether it's figuring out who to give your time and energy to, how to deal with the financial stress of gift giving, or just allowing yourself some time to rest before our fresh star...

what better way is there to end the season than us talking about change!! in this episode, we talk about the feelings we get when we are in a rut and a big change is needed (but we're scared to take it) and how our lives transform when we do take that scary step. we talk about career and college major pivets, moving out, and other big changes we've made and how we did it. this episode is e...

how lucky are we to have the funniest engineer in the world on the pod!! shafi hossain (@shafistandsup) is a chemical engineer by day, world-touring bangladeshi comedian by night, and one of the most wise individuals we’ve shared our platform with. born and raised in bangladesh, he fell into comedy while studying internationally and hasn’t looked back since. he’s genuinely one of the kindest, funn...

difficulters!!! its time to speak on an unfortunate issue in our community, anger and temperament. anger can manifest in south asians from so many different places, and it's something most likely all of us have seen arise in our homes growing up. in this episode, we break down the ways we've been exposed to angry people, how we're learning to control our own anger with our friends and...

hello! solo mashnun episode time and its all about how too much freetime can be detrimental, and using a busy schedule to get you out a slump. we hear things like hustle, self-care, hard work, and relaxation, and it's always tough figuring out what your own work/life balance is. in this episode i talk bout how i went from generational hustler, to lazy puddle of nothingness, now bouncing back t...

what is the biggest south asian pet peeve that you have? we have MANY so in this episode we talk about phone call etiquette, inability to communicate, backhanded compliments, and so much more. y'all sent in so many responses and we might have some of our own controversial takes 👀 hope u guys enjoy this one! our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast our instagram: https://www.i...

don’t know why yall keep asking for advice from two dink doinks but here we go again!! this is a jam packed one with surprisingly some solid advice on how to find fulfillment in life even with living the south asian immigrant dream, practicing emotional vulnerability, figuring out prioritization for who deserves your time, and lending a helping hand to upcoming seniors to make the most out of your...