Talk South Asian To Me

Have you ever been your own worst critic? Do you engage in negative self talk? Listen to this episode to learn how to stop being so hard on yourself! It's time to sacrifice the self-sacrifice!

Join us in our engaging conversation as we discuss one of the most prevalent aspects embedded within South Asian and collectivist cultures - Gratitude weaponsized in guilt tripping! If you've ever felt you are ungrateful because someone has said they've done so much for you, or someone has it worse than you, then this episode is for YOU!

Know someone in your life who likes to be the "fixer" and feels responsible to help everyone? Is it you? In this episode, we chat about the fixer mentality and its impact on relationships. Tune in to learn how to "Fix" the Fixer Mentality!

Introducing Guest Expert, Swathi Weaver, joining us this week on our Podcast Talk South Asian To Me to talk about Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating. Swathi is a Licensed Professional Counselor and board approved Supervisor currently based in San Antonio, Texas. She was born and raised in Ongole, India. Swathi has 10 years of experience in clinical mental health counseling. She holds a Ph. D....

Shout out to our eldest daughters/children out there! This one is for you, especially if you have played the role of an extra parent for your siblings and/or a therapist for your parents from a young age.

Ever felt like you're carrying grief that has nowhere to go? You smile, you nod, you push through…But your throat is tight. Your chest is heavy. You're choking on tears you never gave yourself permission to cry. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: 💧 Why we learn to suppress tears💧 How emotional holding patterns affect your body💧 The cost of staying “strong”💧 And how to finally...

Ever heard of a relationship coach? We are so excited to host Varsha Mathur a former lawyer and now relationship coach. Varsha is a dating and relationship coach working with singles and couples for over seven years. She is a former lawyer and mediator who loves helping people believe in love again so they can find and maintain healthy relationships. Listen to hear Varsha's take on relationshi...

Was anger a forbidden emotion in your household growing up? If you said yes, this episode is for YOU!! We get up close and personal with anger in our South Asian communities and in our lives. Tune in to learn how to be angry in a healthy way.

There is no such thing as good or bad emotions. Our society tends to create expectations for emotions when really their existence is normal. In this episode, Mashal and Anusha talk about the process of emotional regulation. Tune in to learn about the most important skill an adult needs to develop.

Have you done yoga? Did you know it has lots of physical and mental health benefits? In this week's episode we talk about the history behind yoga, it's benefits, the types of yoga, and we get a little spicy as we discuss cultural appropriation.

Are expectations for children helpful or harmful? Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about expectations and how they can impact our mental health well into adulthood.

This week we take a deep dive into boundaries and discuss what to do when people are resistant and push back against your boundaries. We discuss specific examples and what to say so come ready to learn!

Let's get Vulnerable! This week we discuss vulnerability and its importance. Tune in and you'll also hear our juicy stories about vulnerability.

Is unconditional love real or something you find in fairytales? Breaking the mold from our usual, we get into a bit of research and then into a lively and lengthy discussion. Our findings about unconditional love in South Asian houselholds might possibly *shock* you! So make sure to tune into today's episode!!

On this week's episode, we break down triangulation and get into a passionate discussion about the various ways triangulation occurs in our South Asian community.

Self sabotage can show up different ways in our lives through unconscious behaviors. Listen to this week's episode's episode to learn more about how self sabotaging behaviors can show up in our lives and how we can combat them!

This week we have a guest expert on our podcast to talk about interracial relationships. Kiran Randhawa, a Canadian-born child of immigrants, is a mental health advocate and podcast host. With a focus on bridging Eastern and Western cultures, she explores identity, mental health, and community on her podcast "Middle Fingers Up." In this week's episode, we sit and chat with Kiran abou...

What does a quarter life crisis really mean? Is it more common than we think? Join in our conversation about how quarter life crises can manifest and show up in our lives.

Have you ever felt perfectionism? If so, how does it show up in your life? Tune into this week's episode and get ready to feel validated and challenge the beliefs that hold you back!

In this episode, Mashal and Anusha dive deep into communication and different communication styles and how it manifests in the South Asian culture. Plus listen in to learn more about our take on the infamous sideways infinity nod!

Have you heard of the term neurodivergence? What does it really mean and what does it look like? Tune in to today's episode to hear about one of our very own pod hosts experience as a neurodivergent!

Do you often feel guilt or shame spending money? In this episode, Mashal and Anusha discuss how money behaviors are influenced by our upbringing and cultural values. Tune in to learn more!

Have you heard that there is a loneliness epidemic worldwide? How serious is loneliness and do we really need to address it? Find out on this week's episode.

What is emotional intimacy and how can it be built? In this episode, Mashal and Anusha break down emotional intimacy and share their own personal experiences with emotional intimacy.

Ever wonder what therapy will actually be like and if it's right for you? Buckle in and get ready to take a ride through our personal journeys through therapy as well as learn from Anusha, our resident therapist, what kinds of therapy exists and what people seek therapy for.