Immigrantly Media

Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships

Society EN ↓ 78 episodes

What happens when cultural traditions collide with the whirlwind of modern dating? Welcome to Love-ly, the podcast where our host Mehak ( @whathemehak ) explores the beautifully messy, deeply personal stories of love, identity, and connection. From first and second-generation immigrants balancing family expectations to Gen Z navigating dating apps and “situationships,” Love-ly dives into the heart of what it means to love in today’s tech-driven world. Every Friday, tune in for heartfelt conversations that remind us of one universal truth: no matter where you’re from or what your relationship s...

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What We Weren’t Taught About Intimacy: Love, Boundaries & Letting Go 21.02.2025 44:29

What does real intimacy look like? And how often do we mistake control for care? This week on Lovely, Mehak gets personal about love, entitlement, and learning to walk away from relationships that don’t feel safe. She shares her own experiences with intimacy—both the kind that left her questioning herself and the kind that finally made her feel seen. Then, she sits down with sexuality educator Jus...

Love-ly Beginnings: Matchmaking & Modern Romance 14.02.2025 46:51

Welcome to the very first episode of Love-ly, your new favorite podcast about the messy, funny, and painfully honest world of love and dating. Hosted by Mehak, a 30-something techie by day, aspiring TikTok star by night, and forever navigating the trenches of modern romance in downtown Toronto—this isn’t your typical advice podcast. Instead, it’s a mix of personal stories, hilarious mishaps, and h...

Introducing Love-ly 07.02.2025 1:03

Welcome to Love-ly! Hosted by Mehak, this isn't your typical advice show—no perfect love stories or sugar-coated romance here. Instead, Mehak takes you on a hilarious, brutally honest, and sometimes painfully awkward journey through the highs, lows, and "what was I even thinking?" moments of modern dating. From dodging her mom's "When are you getting married?" interrogation to unpacking the chaos...