Meghana Narayanan

The In-Between Years

Society EN ↓ 5 episodes

A fun, candid, and sometimes messy exploration of what it’s really like to be in your mid-twenties and juggling multiple goals—like a full-time job, side hustle, relationships, and figuring out your personal life. Through lively conversations with guests from all walks of life, you’ll laugh, learn, and reflect on the ups and downs of this transitional phase.

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Meghana Narayanan

Episodes

Ep 5: What No One Tells You About Friendship in Your 20s 27.10.2025 41:47

Welcome back to the In-Between Years! - the space where we unpack the chaos of growing up and figuring life out one messy chapter at a time. Whether you’ve been tuning in since the beginning or you’re just joining the ride, I’m so glad you’re here :)) Today’s episode hits close to home for so many of us - we’re diving into something we don’t talk about nearly enough: friendship. You know that wei...

Ep 4: Finding Purpose in the Chaos - Passion vs. Paycheck 15.09.2025 48:10

Welcome back to the podcast, where we navigate the rollercoaster of adulting, one tough decision at a time. It’s been a little while, but I’m SO happy to be back! If you're new here, welcome! And if you've been hanging around patiently, thank you for your support. I had to step away for a bit to focus on some other things and just take a breather—hopefully, you’ve had time to catch up on...

Ep 3: The Side Hustle - From Passion Project to Potential Burnout 28.04.2025 41:44

Welcome to another episode of the podcast, where we untangle the beautiful mess that is adulting. This time, we’re diving into the world of side hustles—where passion meets productivity… and sometimes, burnout. Joining me is my uber talented friend Ambika, a full-time product designer and published author, who shares her journey of writing alongside her 9-to-5. We talk about what inspired her to s...

Ep 2: Living Alone, Growing Up - Navigating Independence 14.04.2025 40:04

Welcome to another episode of the podcast, where we get real about the many twists and turns of adulting. Today, we’re talking about one of the biggest milestones in early adulthood—moving out and learning to live on your own . It’s a moment filled with excitement, freedom, and a whole lot of uncertainty. For this introspective conversation, I am joined by Aniruddh, who’s been living away from hom...

Ep 1: Adulting... But Do We Really Have It Together? 31.03.2025 37:03

Welcome to the first episode of our journey as we discuss the ups and downs of adulting! Joined by Swarali, my best friend from school, we dive into the universal struggle of trying to "have it all together" in your 20s. The truth is, we often feel pressured to have everything figured out, while the reality is quite the opposite - everyone’s just figuring it out as they go. We unpack the...