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Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

Society EN ↓ 36 episodes

Here lay the stories I collect, the lessons I learn, my growing pains, my self-discovery. While navigating adult life can be challenging, I believe there is a lot of good stuff. Let's find it together.

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brown women on therapy & interracial dating ft. Loudmouth Ladkis (part 2) 21.06.2022 41:55

TW: trauma, self-harm In the second half of the conversation, Maalvika, Saniya, & Sapna, talk finding a therapist who is right for you and what dating has been like for them. Bonus Q: where do they want their relationship with their Indian American identity to look like in five years time? Tune in to find out. Follow Maalvika's personal Instagram: @maalvikabhat and the Podcast Instagram: @show...

for the culture: growing up desi ft. Loudmouth Ladkis (part 1) 20.06.2022 39:05

Maalvika is joined by two dear friends, Saniya & Sapna, co-hosts of Loudmouth Ladkis. Together, they discuss what it was like to grow up Indian-American, the weight of being South Asian representation, creating your own identity, how they navigate the "log kya kahenge?" mindset, and so much more. Follow the girls on Instagram at @saniyasoniii and @_wassapna and their Podcast Instagra...

queer desi model, Tara Raani, on the immigrant child experience & pursuing the arts 06.06.2022 25:44

Maalvika sits down with one of the first people she followed on Tiktok, Tara Raani. They chat about the guilt that comes with being the children of immigrants, self-doubt, pursuing the arts, commodifying culture, and the weight of representation. Follow Tara on Tiktok @tara.raani2 and on Instagram @tara.raani. Follow Maalvika's personal Instagram: @maalvikabhat and the Podcast Instagram: @showmeho...

girl talk ft. bestie maya 30.05.2022 1:00:47

Maalvika and her best friend, Maya, answer your questions about friends who can't take the hint, validating yourself, how to stop comparing yourself (you're built different), sexism in the workplace, and their idol, FRANCES HAUGEN's advice. Follow Maalvika's personal Instagram: @maalvikabhat and the Podcast Instagram: @showmehowgooditgetspodcast & feel free to shoot a DM if you have topics you...

to hell with perfectionism + answering your DM's 24.05.2022 28:06

Maalvika talks about the story that is making her attempt "good" over "perfect." Also! A great big Q&A from the DM's covering getting broken up with, the mantras we tell ourselves, what centers Maalvika, and a doozy -- comparing successes. Follow Maalvika's personal Instagram: @maalvikabhat and the Podcast Instagram: @showmehowgooditgetspodcast & feel free to shoot a DM...

desire & the performance of sex ft. sex-writer/author Tracy Clark-Flory 17.05.2022 48:06

Maalvika talks to the author of Want Me, Tracy Clark-Flory, about all things SEX and DESIRE. From faking orgasms to power in the bedroom to porn and body image -- the two discuss what it means to engage in casual sex and how to advocate for what you really want. This conversation was illuminating for both of them. I hope it resonates with you too! <3 Follow Maalvika's personal Instagram: @maalv...

setting boundaries, centering yourself, & open relationships ft. roomie lauren 09.05.2022 35:22

Maalvika and her roommate, Lauren, sit down to answer questions about boundaries, relationships (sexual, romantic, and platonic) and centering yourself. It sounds nice, but how do you do that in practice!? How do you figure out if a situationship wants something more!? Also, Lauren chats polyamory & open relationships! She is an angel human so send me nice messages about this episode I can sha...

the power of your name, femininity & AUTHENTICITY ft. my brilliant Professor Zhenya 02.05.2022 51:39

Maalvika sits down with one of her all-time favorite educators, Zhenya. They talk about what the hell "authenticity" means -- in the form of owning your name, history, femininity, value systems (how to identify them and live by them), and affirmations. This conversation changed both of them for the better. I hope it resonates with you too! <3 Follow Maalvika's personal Instagram: @maa...

my journey with friendship 26.04.2022 24:29

Maalvika discusses her journey with friendship -- from feeling out of place in middle school to finding her people in college. "Your vibe attracts your tribe" is cheesy but true! Sometimes good things are instant and sometimes good things take time. Enjoy this unedited ramble about her favorite kind of relationship. Follow Maalvika's personal Instagram: @maalvikabhat and the Podcast Inst...

why is trying so embarrassing? 19.04.2022 24:25

A little introduction to Maalvika, her thoughts on why trying & failing is so embarrassing, and a reminder to apply to things you're even 60% qualified for! Also, a GRAND OLD QnA about feeling replaced, beauty, "the one", and how to jazz up your life. Follow Maalvika's personal Instagram: @maalvikabhat and the Podcast Instagram: @showmehowgooditgetspodcast & feel free to shoot a...

what we focus on expands 14.04.2022 5:53

Follow Maalvika's personal Instagram : @maalvikabhat and the Podcast Instagram : @showmehowgooditgetspodcast & feel free to shoot a DM if you have topics you'd like to see covered in an episode! Also, check out Maalvika's Tiktok: @maaltoks for even more content. Love you! I hope it gets good. <3