Raising Parents

Anuya and Girish, co-founders of Bare Bones Collective and full time caregivers to their parents, share stories about their hilarious habits, the unexpected bromance between their fathers and the hard hitting moments when it suddenly hits that one of your parents isn't alive anymore. This episode is a reminder about love, loss, unfinished relationships and a strong message: If your parents are sti...

Sometimes we need to tell our parents that they are doing a good job! Meenakshi Menon discusses with Tarana Raja about the complicated ways parents see themselves and how children experience them very differently. Tarana shares how her mother Madhu Raja often feels she failed as a mother because she had to step into the role of both parents. But for Tarana, her mother gave her the greatest gifts p...

It’s not all milk and roses, but it's all honest and full of love. ️ In this episode of Raising Parents, Meenakshi Menon sits down with radio icon Tarana Raja to explore the bond she shares with her mother, Madhu Raja. From growing up without a father figure or any male influence, to discovering strength, friendship and security in her mother, Tarana opens up about love, conflict, teasing, regret,...

Raised by a mother who became both strength and support after he lost his father at a young age, Karanbir reflects on love, expectations, and the void that never goes away. From missing the smallest check-ins like “khana khaya?” to understanding that parents don’t really want much but just your time, this episode is a reminder to pause, reflect, and show up while you still can. ️Hosted by Meenaksh...

What happens when the voices you've grown up listening to… are suddenly gone? In this deeply moving episode of Raising Parents, Karanbir Singh Gulati opens up about losing both his parents and the quiet emptiness that follows. From missing small check-ins like “khana khaya?” to realizing that parents never really want anything but your time… this conversation is filled with reflection, regret, and...

Sonali Krishna is known as a powerhouse in advertising and marketing. But in this episode, we see a different side of her. One that is deeply personal, vulnerable, honest and real. In this episode of Raising Parents, Sonali opens up about what it truly means to become the “parent” to your own parents, navigating life with a father living with CKD and dementia, the quite fear of losing her mother,...

Everyone knows Sonali Krishna for her work, but this is the most personal part of her story. In this episode, she opens up about becoming the “parent” to her own parents, navigating her father’s CKD and dementia, her bond with her mother, and the tough choices around caregiving and senior homes. ️ Hosted by Meenakshi Menon Episode 5 ft. Sonali Krishna releasing on 16th April 11am. #RaisingParents...

This episode isn't just as conversation! It's about breaking generational patterns, unlearing and healing.  Neha Kanabar, founder of UNIMO shares her personal journey of being raised by her grandparents after being separated from her parents at a young age, how that shaped her identity and independence and relationship with family. With this one we are diving deep into emotional layers, unspoken m...

As we grow up, reality hits and we start seeing shades of our parents in ourselves… even when we try to deny it. In the upcoming episode of Raising Parents Ep 4, Neha Kanabar, founder of UNIMO, opens up about growing up away from her parents and being raised by her grandparents, and how that shaped her independence and identity. From questioning the idea of “Supermom” to realising that our parents...

What happens when a child comes out to their parents? In this episode of Raising Parents, Meenakshi Menon sits down with Yogi and Kabeer, a gay couple, to talk about family, identity and acceptance. Yogi grew up in a conservative marwadi family and Kabeer in a sighle-parent household. Through all the confusion and arguments, one thing remained constant for them was they were never rejected by thei...

From a conservative Marwadi household trying everything to “fix” Yogi — from babas to lawyers, to Kabeer navigating difficult conversations with his sister in a single-parent family, this teaser is a glimpse into their deeply personal story. Hosted by Meenakshi Menon Episode 3 ft. Yogi & Kabeer releasing on 19th March 11am. Stay tuned! #raisingparents #podcast #parentchildrelationship #gaycouple #...

Punit Pania goes philosophical!  Often termed the intelligent citizen's comedian, Punit Pania breaks down the complexity of adulthood, aging parents and role reversal.  From being an only child to fondly calling Indian parents “the OG gaslighters", Pania talks about letting go, choosing not to marry, and why sometimes growth means accepting your parents as they are. As he says: Tragedy + timing =...

It's sharp. It's funny. It's uncomfortable!  Hosted by Meenakshi Menon Episode 2 ft. Punit Pania releasing on 5th March 11am. Stay tuned! #RaisingParents #AgingParents #PunitPania #FamilyLove #OldAge #RoleReversal

What happens when the daughter your parents raised becomes the adult who now raises them? Actor, model, and entrepreneur Dipannita Sharma joins Raising Parents to share her deeply personal journey — caring for her father through Alzheimer’s , grieving his loss, and now supporting her aging mother emotionally and financially alongside her sister. She speaks about the values she grew up with, the fi...

Somewhere between growing up & getting older, time changed and roles shifted.  A conversation on love, care and responsibility. Hosted by Meenakshi Menon Episode 1 ft. Dipannita Sharma releasing on 19th Feb. 11am. Stay tuned! #RaisingParents #AgingParents #DipannitaSharma #FamilyLove #OldAge #RoleReversal

We have a peculiar love-hate relationship with parents that evolves as we all grow up, and yet, there is an intense vacuum left behind when a parent is gone. It’s the "empty feeling" in your daily schedule and the realization that every day, those we love are getting a little older. If you’re currently in the phase of "raising your parents," this one is for you. Make the most of the time you have...