the for us podcast

in today's episode, i talk about how my routine has had to change in the midst of life just getting busier. i've been struggling to make time for myself, and today i share how my routine has changed over the years and how i'm working to make time for myself today. love, nandini

today's episode is just 3 reminders that i need to hear for this upcoming week, but also three reminders that i think we all need to hear from time to time! love, nandini

im back! after four weeks off (i never want to be gone that long again...), i have a LOT to share. life has been hectic and crazy, but its also in those seasons of life where we learn incredibly valuable lessons. as we welcome fall, we also welcome a lot of craziness in life, and so today, i share some of the things that i've been going through in the past few weeks and the lessons ive learned...

in today's episode, i talk about how learning to trust the process of life, and trust in our ability to recognize our own growth and best interests is really what the phrase "get comfy w/ being uncomfy" really means. this has been something that i've been working through a lot the past couple weeks, and i just share some of my thoughts on the topic. have a great week!! love, nand...

how do i stay grounded in my truth? what is truth? what is my truth versus what society tells me is truth? these are all questions i've been asking myself over the past few weeks, and questions that i address in today's episode. i've learned a lot over the past few days about what it means to fully and truly stay grounded in my truth and to prioritize that over what anyone else wants/e...

as a new school year begins, its important to reflect on your goals for the coming months ahead. i like to set a theme/intention for each school year, and this year, my theme is the idea of focus. focus when it comes to discipline and studying, focus when it comes to recognizing what is truly important in high school life, and really seeing things in a big-picture perspective. i'm honestly pre...

celebrating the small wins, whether in the general journey of life or in reaching for a particular goal, is one of the most motivating things you can do. appreciating the work that you put into a particular goal, or to life in general, is really what it boils down to. these small milestones also serve as understanding for harder times, and help us to recognize that our journeys are made of hills a...

we all have this point where our routines/ practices start to feel boring, or we're not getting as much value from them as we used to. that feeling is the first sign that its time to ignite a "controlled burn" in your life, meaning its time to change, rethink and shake up your routine. and just like in a forest, a controlled burn leaves the ecosystem with more abundance and growth, s...

dedication is often the underrated key that fuels our journeys towards our goals. motivation is just the kickstart of that journey. both are necessary to achieve your goals and keep you going, even through the periods of intense hard work. love, nandini ❤️

in today's episode, i talk about patience (kinda). as a fairly impatient person, patience has always seemed so foreign to me. but when i thought about patience in the same way through which i think about achieving a goal, it became more clear to me how to cultivate it. listen to the episode to learn more!! have a fantastic week! love, nandini

happy sunday!! today i revisit the topic of boundaries, why we're so scared of them, my experience with boundaries, and what we can do to make them just a little bit easier. i also talk about some common feelings around setting boundaries, like guilt, and some ways to change the way we think about them. have a great week! love, nandini

these five actions are some of my fav ways to facilitate deep inner conversations, whether its to understand more about myself as part of a learning journey, or its to clear up the root of some problem. these particular actions are also just regular old acts of self-care, but approaching them (or any other activity, for that matter) with the intention of digging deeper into yourself will spark you...

happy summer! this week's epi is super chill, just summer going-ons, plans and some other tidbits. stay tuned for some big changes coming soon... hope you're having an amazing summer! love, nandini

happy 100th epi!! thanks for all your love and support these past two years <3 today's episode is my thoughts on overcoming "setbacks" (you gotta listen to know why its in quotes) and more generally about goals and working towards them. regardless of what the goal you have is, setbacks will always manifest, but its about how we react, respond, and grow from them that truly matters...

its been two years since my 12 y/o self decided to sit down with a microphone and introduce herself to the world- how time flies. over these past two years, and this past year of podcasting in particular, i've learned a lot of lessons, lessons which i share in every episode. today, i go through some of my biggest lessons this year and what they mean to me and how they've shaped the way i v...

we all have those weeks where life gets slightly more busy- but these five tips have really helped me to move through these crazy days a little bit better: 1. tuning into the present 2. doing smaller tasks ahead of time to maximize time during the week 3. planning ahead- whether by week, day, or even hour by hour 4. adopting a go-w/-the-flow mindset 5. reflecting on your day each night love, nandi...

life is one big balancing act, and today's epi focuses on how we balance all of the roles we play in life. whether familial, platonic, romantic or professional, the fact is that we play lots of different roles in day-to-day life. and in all of the relationships that we're balancing, it can be hard to truly show up as ourselves in all of these different relationships. !!one of the biggest t...

we all experience overthinking, to some degree. its so easy to get caught up in our thoughts and speculations that we often can't tell fact from fiction. so what do we do in those moments of going down a rabbit hole of speculation? that's exactly what i talk about in today's episode. i share my experience with overthinking and the steps i take to deal with it moment by moment. give it a listen! lo...

rest. what a word. its one of those things that we hear so much about: "just rest" "rest properly" "rest and reset". we're told that its so important, but what is it? rest, as an action, is so important, whatever that looks like for you, whether it be extra sleep, unwinding, or any other practice. but equally important is your mindset. if your mind is racing, thin...

having bad days, or rough days, is something so universal and human. but getting through them? it’s a hard task to say the least. today, I share some important tools that have helped me to get through the hard days of life, including tuning into the small moments, remembering that I’ve built a support system for myself, and really listening to my self talk. save this episode to come back to wherev...

i've done past episodes on building a morning routine, but not anything particular about an evening routine, and i felt like its been an episode i've been needing to do. so in this episode, i talk about specific components that you can use to build your ideal evening routine, including timeframe/schedule, putting away electronics, body and mind practices and setting a bedtime. my evening r...

as teens, identity is a question that is often on our minds. but regardless of your age, it is an important topic to think about, especially self-perception and how that is truly reflected in our day-to-day interactions. in this episode, i dive deep into the question of identity and how self-perception is the key to unlocking a lot of our potential to be the best versions of ourselves. i encourage...

its officially spring, and as i do with all seasons, this episode is dedicated to welcoming in the new season. i talk about what spring brings for many of us, including motivation and change (and allergies), and also some self-care practices to truly appreciate this beautiful season.  love,  nandini :)

happy sunday :) with the past week being an intense one for me, i decided to do a chill episode today where i reflect on some of the small joys i've found in my week. its so important to reflect on these small wins, especially when life gets tough. so take a moment today to think about what made you smile this week, and carry that into this next week.  love,  nandini <3

its a sunny monday morning, and my pod motivation has never been better :) today's episode is about enjoying the journey that we take to reach our goals and the beauty in learning hard lessons. kind of a longer episode, but definitely an important one and one that ive had a lot of experience with. have an amazing week, and remember to smile!! love,  nandini