Jyoti and Monica
ROOH (Rising Over Obstacles and Healing)
ROOH (Rising Over Obstacles & Healing) is a safe haven for South Asian women to share their extraordinary journeys of resilience. Through storytelling (some anonymous, some not), we delve into the depths of human experience, uncovering stories of triumph, heartbreak, and growth. Whether it’s overcoming immense challenges, finding strength in vulnerability, or discovering invaluable life lessons, our guests share their experiences with raw honesty and courage. By creating a platform for open dialogue, ROOH aims to inspire, uplift, and empower listeners to rise above obstacles and embark on thei...
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Episodes
Where Faith Found a Family: Neetu's Path to Motherhood 28.05.2025 41:38
"Where Faith Found a Family: Neetu's Path to Motherhood" on ROOH is all about Neetu's incredibly tough but ultimately heartwarming journey to becoming a mom. She shares the raw truth about the many struggles and heartbreaks she faced while trying to have a baby. It's a deeply personal and inspiring story about perseverance, faith, and finally achieving her dream of motherhood after a lot of trials...
From Hometown to Hubbyville: Our East Coast Move 21.05.2025 31:12
Join Monica and me on ROOH as we look back at the big move that brought us to NYC many years ago. We share the raw truth about the culture shock of landing in a sprawling city so different from our hometowns. But amidst the chaos, we found each other, forging an unbreakable bond. If you've ever moved somewhere new, faced the unexpected, or wondered how lasting friendships are made, this episode is...
Loki Ki Kehn Ge (What Will People Say)? 15.05.2025 32:29
Join us for a super real chat with Sonia! She shares her incredible story of falling in love and marrying her husband, even when "love marriage" was a big no-no in the desi culture. Get ready to hear about the challenges she faced, the wild ride she experienced, and all the wisdom she gained along the way. It's a tale of love, defiance, and finding your own path!
Sahara's Journey (Part 2) 07.05.2025 26:49
Welcome back to ROOH. Join us as Sahara shares her journey after her diagnosis, highlighting her initial disbelief, the complexities of sharing the news with her family, and her current outlook.
Sahara's Journey (Part 1) 30.04.2025 29:55
Ever feel like your brain is a browser with way too many tabs open? Our guest this week, Sahara, gets it. For years, she was battling a whirlwind of scattered thoughts, impulsivity, and feeling out of sync with everyone else at times. She spills the tea on the daily struggles that left her confused and questioning everything. Then came the "aha!" moment – a revelation that finally made sense of th...
Going with the Flow (and Against the Stigma) 23.04.2025 30:06
In this insightful ROOH episode, join us as we dive into the often-murky waters of menstruation. Have you ever wondered why so many of us were caught completely off guard by our first period? We'll explore the surprising lack of open conversation surrounding this natural biological process and the cultural norms that keep it shrouded in secrecy. More importantly, we'll discuss how we can change th...
Our Wake-Up Call, Inspired by Asha 16.04.2025 30:34
This ROOH episode dissects the powerful "wake-up call" shared by Asha in the previous episode regarding her cancer diagnosis and the realization of her unknowingly stressful lifestyle. The hosts delve into the key takeaways from Asha's story, emphasizing the insidious nature of chronic stress and its potential impact on health. They discuss the importance of recognizing early warning signs and ref...
Asha's Wake-Up Call 09.04.2025 30:32
In this powerful episode, Asha recounts the moment her life took an unexpected turn with a cancer diagnosis. Hear her raw and honest account of the journey that followed and the inner strength she discovered to face the battle head-on.
Kala Kala Rang 02.04.2025 27:44
Jyoti, co-host of this podcast, shares her personal story of how she became insecure about her skin color and what it took to finally, fully accept and embrace it!
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