the for us podcast

lately i've been in a kind of mental slump, and my physical health has suffered as a result. in the midst of this period of depression, i haven't been taking care of myself properly. in today's episode, i remind myself about the importance of getting out of my head and into my body. healing the mind requires taking care of both the body and soul. and i will never miss the chance to go...

with summer comes the social media storm of summer aesthetics. i've openly talked about my dislike of the idea of "vibes," but i've found myself falling prey to the want to be perceived as "a vibe." it took some reminding myself to remember that creating an image for yourself is about so much more than vinyls or bellbottoms, and that its about our character, how we show...

as i've been rebuilding my relationship with creativity, i've found it to be be both incredibly healing and freeing. today, i talk about my experience with creativity in various ways, including how i use creativity to serve a higher purpose. love, nandini

trust, vulnerability, faith and courage are all topics that i've been thinking about a lot lately. today, i talk about my journey with trusting myself and others, and how lately i've been struggling to trust my own intuition and the people around me, and how i'm working to make my beliefs about trust a reality in my relationships. love, nandini :)

a chat about summer plans, new routines and all the summer vibes :) love, nandini

in this episode, i read an essay that i wrote as an end-of-year assignment. it took a lot of courage for me to write, let alone share this essay, but it reflects a lot of the journey that i've gone through this year and the lessons i've learned. sophomore year was a tough one, but i hope to carry these lessons with me always. love, nandini

three years?! yesterday was the official three-year birthday of the podcast, and i'm full of gratitude for all of you who have been on this journey with me over the past three years. today, i reflect on the early beginnings of the podcast, the name, and how this podcast has shaped me over the past three years. thank you for the constant love and support! love, nandini

ok so this episode is NOT about romance in any way, shape, or form.... its about actual chemistry. like, the class. and my experience in it, and the hard lessons that this class has taught me outside of the textbook. but i promise its still just as juicy (ok maybe not) as the book! love, nandini

this is kinda on par with last weeks episode, but more in detail with what i've been working on in my personal journey! love, nandini :)

its taken a lot of hard work, tears, reflection and support to realize some of the things that i've come to learn over the past few months, maybe even the past year. this is the short version of all of those thoughts and feelings (even though its bordering on like 40 min...), and i hope that this reaches anyone who needs to hear this right now. as always, with love, nandini

today's episode is inspired by brene brown's book "the gifts of imperfection." https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Anniversary-Features-brand-new-dp-1616499605/dp/1616499605/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

physical health is important, but exercise is more than just that. it has subconscious effects on the rest of our lives, reinforcing mentalities and habits that can make us stronger in many ways. so regardless if you do yoga, dance, go to the gym, run, etc., exercise is more than just that. love, nandini

was i feeling motivated to record an episode on a random friday night? yes. is this episode also about motivation? also yes.

over the past few weeks, i've struggled with insecurity and comparison to a degree at which i haven't seen myself struggle before. so in today's episode i reflect on how i've dealt with comparison in the past and what i can do now to set myself up back on the path of growth. i hope that this episode provides some support to anyone struggling with this issue as well. love, nandini

we all know that communication is crucial to healthy relationships, but how can we improve our openness in our relationships? through a three step process, i've been working on being more open with the people in my life after years of believing a false narrative that others couldn't help me to solve my problems. communication is crucial to a healthy lifestyle, and taking a small step each day to i...

all relationships in life, whether they be platonic, romantic or family relationships, can be difficult at times. but there's no one size fits all answer on how to navigate complicated relationships. in my experience, centering myself, evaluating my priorities in the relationship and reflecting on my closeness with the other person has helped me to understand what my next best step will be. wi...

today i talk about, well, independence, and the ins and outs that come with new responsibilities, especially as a teen. (p.s. i'm using a new podcast recording platform and i have no idea how to use it, so hopefully this episode come out normally! if not, please lmk!) link to 100 obscure emotions: https://www.dearruksi.com/shop/p/100-obscure-emotions-limited-edition with love, nandini

the concept of freedom has been on my mind lately, and i wanted to share my interactions with this topic and how freedom has manifested in my life, as well as what i'm doing to work towards it each and every day. i hope that this inspires you to reflect on what freedom means in your own life. with love, nandini

ambition is an important driving force in life, but we don't stop to ask why we want what we want. asking why we want to succeed helps us gain clarity about ourselves and brings us just a little closer to living a more purposeful life. one small step we can take is simply asking "why?" more often, so i challenge you to ask yourself "why" you want something this week. with l...

time is of the essence, and using it effectively is a problem that we've struggled with for centuries. i've found that by self-evaluating, staying conscious of my motivations and goals, and by tuning into my higher intelligence, i can use my time more effectively. with love, nandini

in my experience, my spiritual practice has come to be deeply intertwined with my personal development journey, and i have truly come to believe that personal development and self-care is a stepping stone towards spiritual connection. by making connections between spirituality and personal growth, and integrating those reflections into our lives, we can begin to truly see growth.

as 2023 comes to an end, its important to reflect on the lessons we learned this year. coming to accept some of my imperfections and grow from them has been a lesson that i've had to learn and re-learn throughout this year, so i found it fitting to focus the last episode of the year around it. i hope this inspires you to reflect on your growth through this year and take those reflections with...

in addition to all the new podcast, changes, i talk about our society's obsession with productivity. we're taught from a young age that productivity is the best way to operate, but while it is important to be productive, we're missing a crucial aspect to what allows us to be productive in the first place. tune in to learn what it is! love, nandini

over the past few months, i found myself relying on temporary bursts of gratification to try and feel happy and whole again. it did not work. instead what i've realized is that the things that bring me true happiness and joy are things that often come from within myself, or are within my control and power. by starting to incorporate the things that bring me true joy into my life, i've begu...

we easily forgive others in a heartbeat, but why is it so hard to extend that same grace to ourselves? in today's episode, i dive into this question, within the context of my struggles over the past month, and share my thoughts on how we can better extend forgiveness to ourselves and productively grow from these experiences. it feels good to be back :) love, nandini