Serenaid by Saraniya

Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favourite days of the year, and for a long time, it was all about romance. But this year, I found myself reflecting less on love in the traditional sense and more on the ways I’ve learned to choose myself, through motherhood, marriage, health, and self-reflection. This is an honest conversation about self-worth, sustainability, and turning love inward, usi...

In this episode, I reflect on my own evolving relationship with work, creativity, and success and why I’m drawn to the idea of portfolio careers. Through personal reflections, motherhood, health, intuition, and examples from artists and creators past and present, I explore why not everyone is meant to follow a single, linear career path and why building slowly, intentionally, and in alignment can...

From fabric stores in Cabramatta to runways and billboards, this episode reflects on creativity, culture, and why being seen truly matters. Growing up as a Sri Lankan girl in 1990s Australia, creative expression was encouraged, but rarely imagined as a future. I share how the absence of representation shapes confidence, career choices, and why so many South Asian creative paths fade, not from fail...

From a tree cut down in a suburban front yard to a Christmas filled with handmade ornaments and childhood memories. In this episode, I reflect on a childhood Christmas in 1994 when my dad cut down a tree from our driveway so we could have a Christmas tree inside the house, and surprised my brother and me with two small but unforgettable gifts. Growing up with immigrant parents meant love was often...

This episode is a love letter to the women who shaped my femininity.  From Sloane in  Entourage  to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Princess Diana, Whitney Houston and Sade Adu, I explore the women whose essence shaped my own. This is a celebration of the female gaze, the women who inspire us, and the parts of ourselves we recognise in them.

From saving my Adidas sneakers “for important days” in the 90s, to watching my daughters wear tulle to Woolies without a second thought, this episode explores how childhood messages shape the way we treat the “good” things in our lives. I share the story of Jane Birkin, the woman who used her Birkin bag the way it was meant to be used, fully, joyfully, imperfectly and how her philosophy changed th...

What if the strongest, most intuitive version of you… is actually the child you used to be? Inspired by Melinda Gates’ “re-be the girl you were” message, I explore how many of us lose pieces of ourselves to expectations, adulthood, relationships and responsibility… and what it really takes to reconnect with the girl who always knew who she was. I talk intuition, confidence, energetic alignment, th...

When journalist Kayla Nicole channelled Toni Braxton’s  He Wasn’t Man Enough  for Halloween, the internet lost its mind, was it petty, or pure power move? This week, we unpack the art of the musical clapback, from 90s icons like Brandy and Monica to Kendrick Lamar’s  They Not Like Us . Why do we love songs that bite back? Because they’re more than shade, they’re emotional alchemy. We’re talking em...

Why do women keep choosing motherhood even after knowing how hard it can be? This week, I dive into the viral  “Girl With the List”  that made millions rethink having kids, and share my own story: postpartum depression, recovery, and why I still said yes to doing it all again. An unfiltered look at the realities of motherhood, love, and everything in between.

Episode 9: Brain Flossing Music — How Sound Calms, Heals, and Transports Us This week, we dive into the world of  bilateral stimulation music , or as social media calls it, “brain flossing music.” It’s a modern take on ancient sound healing, using alternating tones between the left and right ears to calm the mind, ease stress, and bring balance to the body. From bedtime songs to high school music...

🎙️  Episode 8 - The Great Unplugging of 2026 What happens when the next generation decides to put their phones down? Lately, there’s been more talk, even from voices like Gary Vee about phone free events and the idea of locking our devices away at the door. It might sound extreme now, but it could be a glimpse into what’s coming: “The Great Unplugging", a shift that’s already reshaping how we...

The morning bell rings at 4:30 a.m. and I wonder what possessed me to sign up for ten days of silence. In this episode, I share my Vipassana story, from watching my grandmother meditate as a child to discovering what stillness really means during my Saturn Return. It’s about surrender, intuition, and learning that meditation doesn’t make you someone else, it helps you hear the voice that’s always...

Why is desire sacred in Hindu philosophy, yet taboo in our communities and culture? In this episode, I explore  Kama , not as indulgence, but as one of life’s noble aims. From temple rituals and nakshatras to body, fashion, and self-expression, this is an invitation to step into sensuality as a path to authenticity and wholeness. This week’s Serenaid:  Movement  by Hozier.

Shedding Skins in the Year of the Snake 🐍 In 2013, my first real job ended abruptly, a redundancy that forced me to start over and build a new life. What I didn’t realise then was that it was a Year of the Snake, a cycle all about transformation, letting go, and stepping into a new version of yourself. Now, 2025 brings another Snake year, and with it, an invitation to reflect, release, and renew....

From MX newspaper love notes on Sydney trains to playground chats in 2024, this episode is a celebration of serendipity, presence, and the magic of noticing the people around us. Small moments, fleeting connections, and unexpected conversations, sometimes life’s most beautiful stories happen when we simply look up. Featuring this week’s Serenaid:  Idea 10  by Gibran Alcocer.

Episode Title: Holding Space In this episode, I share what it really means to hold space for our past and our emotions. I open up about the complexity of childhood experiences, the love I have for my parents, and also the pain that came from unspoken truths. Growing up, I learned to hide my pain to protect others, but as an adult, a mother, and through my health journey, I’ve realised the importan...

In Part 2 of “The Road to Serenaid,” I take you back to late-night love songs, teenage dedications, and the radio voice that shaped a generation, Richard Mercer of Mix 106.5's Love Song Dedications. From the innocence of believing love always wins to facing the moments that tested my voice, this episode is about nostalgia, resilience, and finding beauty in the breakdown. Featuring the song that sa...

The first Serenaid Session is an unscripted conversation about creativity, storytelling, and the role music plays in shaping our lives. It is raw, reflective, and personal, setting the tone for the conversations to come.

This episode is the beginning of Serenaid. I share the story behind the name, how music has been a constant in my life, and why I believe it has the power to heal. From heartbreak to motivation to grounding myself, music has always been my medicine, and this is where that journey turns into a space for you too.