the for us podcast

this week i’m sharing my reflections from my trip to chicago and what the city reminded me about detachment, having fun, and living in the moment. from wandering the streets to soaking in little moments, i talk about letting go of control, embracing the unexpected, and the version of me that showed up when i allowed myself to just be present. it’s a conversation about slowing down, enjoying the ri...

this week i’m breaking down the myth of effortless friendship and the idea that real friends should just click instantly, never have conflict, and stay close without trying. growing up, we’re sold this story that friendship should always feel easy, and when it doesn’t we assume something is wrong. but the truth is that intentional effort, honest conversations, and showing up even when it feels unc...

this week i’m getting into emotional minimalism and what it actually looks like to have less chaos in your inner world. not because you’re numb or avoiding things, but because you’re choosing what really deserves your energy. i talk about the emotional noise we carry without realizing it, the pressure to care about everything, and how simplifying your inner world can make space for clarity, calm,...

this week i’m talking about the side of healing that no one really talks about: the confusion, the loneliness, and the weird in-between moments where you’re not who you were but not fully who you’re becoming yet. we always hear that growth is beautiful, but sometimes it just feels like loss. i get into what that process has actually looked like for me, why it’s so uncomfortable, and how i’ve learn...

the flash taught me more about life than i expected. in this episode, i’m reflecting on what the show made me think about community, staying true to your values, and not being afraid to have hard conversations. it’s less about superheroes and more about what it means to show up for the people you love (and yourself) even when it’s uncomfortable.love, nandini

burnout isn’t just about doing too much. it’s about losing touch with yourself in the process. in this episode, i’m sharing 5 tips that actually helped me move through burnout and start feeling like myself again. from getting to the core emotion behind your burnout to going back to basics, setting boundaries, regulating your nervous system, and reconnecting with what really motivates you. this one...

in this episode i’m diving into circe by madeline miller, a book i first read at 13 and didn’t really connect with, but revisited this summer for a class and found so different. this time it felt like such an insightful reflection on growth, resilience, identity, and navigating life, especially as a young woman. i share the quotes that stood out to me most, the lessons i took away, and how this st...

this year, one theme that’s been showing up for me is "digging deeper, " not chasing every new trend or starting from scratch, but taking the habits and routines i already have and finding small ways to enrich them. in this episode, i’m sharing how little shifts have had a big impact on how grounded, present, and confident i feel. love, nandini

this episode has been coming for a while.... and i'm so glad that i actually sat down to record it. this is a topic that is so important to me and the people close to me, and i wanted to spend an episode to share what no one tells you about college apps... the emotional side of it. love, nandini

over the past few months, i've been dealing with a lot of self-doubt. with competitions, college apps and class changes, imposter syndrome has felt real. but i've also learned how to navigate self-doubt and how to get out of my mind, into my body and out into the world, transforming doubt into determination. love, nandini

a little social media experiment has turned into a crazy lifestyle realization, and i don't want to spoil the results, so you'll have to listen to today's episode to find out how it went! love, nandini

i wasn't expecting to learn this much from a childhood classic. but reading the original "alice in wonderland" in Lewis Carroll's original style had so many beautiful lessons to offer, from childhood reflections to deep insights about the future. 10/10 would recommend the book! its not a super hard read, and its just honestly a lot of fun. amazon link: https://a.co/d/dXIx0Xc love...

emotional safety is the baseline of any type of connection or growth. we have to feel safe in our minds and bodies if we want to enter vulnerable situations, show up bravely and be authentically ourselves, and today, i break down my journey with emotional safety, anxiety, and how i've built my own safety net. love, nandini

my reflections on Evolve: Two Minute Wisdom by Radhanath Swami. (amazon link to buy) https://www.amazon.com/Evolve-Minute-Wisdom-Radhanath-Swami/dp/938128301X (goodreads) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20492657-evolve

there's no way i can give an accurate description of this episode so.... listen to it! (no but seriously its a good one) love, nandini

firstly.... the audio on this episode is messed up (sorry!), but its not horrible, so do with that what you will. but this is such a fun episode about my trip to rome, florence and london! i had two main takeaways to share from the trip, so listen in for that! love, nandini

this week, i share a realization that has been a huge part of my journey with confidence, but also in detaching from material results. trusting my ability to succeed, but also my ability to learn and grow through a situation, is far more beneficial than expecting results based on material outcome. love, nandini

when old feelings creep back, i'm someone who gets frustrated easily. but those feelings, and the fact that they're coming back, are indicators that we still have more to learn from those feelings. this week, i talk about my experiences with this, and how i've struggled and grown with the "feeling relapse" love, nandini

happy four years! thank you for this incredible journey and all the lessons and experiences i've been able to share on this incredible platform! cheers for more to come <3 this year, i decided to do a little episode roulette, and i honestly had so much fun making fun of my 12-year old self's voice and getting a little emotional about my growth over the past few years. can't wait to...

we all have those days when we're just feeling so out of it... but there's work to be done, growth to experience and a whole life to be lived. in this week's episode, i give a pep talk for those lazy moments, and hopefully you (and myself tbh) get out of that lazy slump and back into the world. love, nandini

today's episode is vulnerable. i'm still working through a period of discomfort and reevaluating my understanding of confidence, and that's what i share today. while i can't offer a lot of advice/solutions for this yet, what i can offer is a reminder to embrace discomfort as signs of growth to come. love, nandini

a little different than some of my more recent episodes, but something thats at the front of my mind right now....all the emotions that come with junior year! if you've ever felt this way (as i think most of us have), you're not alone! love, nandini

so it turns out that april DOESNT have to be an intensely stressful month....this week, i share four tips on balancing the busyness of the month so that we can actually enjoy the beauty of spring that april offers us. historically, i haven't been great at this, but this year has been different. listen to this week's episode to hear all about it! love, nandini

catharsis is beautiful. it is necessary. and it is so individualized for each and every person. understanding how we release emotion is a huge part of healing, and learning to embrace that as a facet of growth is a journey that i've been trying to pay a little more attention to. love, nandini

this week, i reflect on my experiences with friendship, exploring how good association has been critical to my growth in the past month. i also go into the societal expectation of having a "best friend" and my understanding of what a long-lasting, connective friendship is truly made of. love, nandini