Megha Gautam

The Musings of a 30-something Show

Arts EN ↓ 26 episodes

Welcome to the audio extension of my book Musings of a 30-something —a podcast where I will unpack a few musings and talk about Life | Self | Family | Friends | Society | Career | Love | Relationships, every Wednesday. Think of this as a voice note from your older, slightly wiser friend. No matter which task you're trying to focus on, this podcast is your space to pause, think, and hopefully feel a little less alone. Each episode is a deep-dive into one musing, rooted in real-life anecdotes, personal insights, and the occasional existential side rant. Take what you need right now and come back...

Author

Megha Gautam

Category

Arts

Podcast website

hubhopper.com

Latest episode

Dec 17, 2025

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Episodes

S1 | Finale Episode 26 | Why I did this and what's my hope for you? 17.12.2025

In this finale episode I take you through my journey from curiosity to publishing, my future plans in this industry and my hope for humanity/all of you lovely people.

S1 | Episode 25 | About Love | Page 110 | They're not special, the way you look at them makes them special... 10.12.2025

In this episode, Rhea and I talk about the complexities of dating, the difference between chemistry & compatibility, ghosting and how to spot red flags in people. Tune in for some tips or just for laughs.

S1 | Episode 24 | About Friends | Page 68 | All friendships might look the same from outside... 03.12.2025

In this episode I talk about friendships - its different foundations, the importance of diverse friend circles and the value of being open to new connections.

S1 | Episode 23 | About People | Page 78 | Let music consume you... 26.11.2025

In this episode, Harshit and I talk about music and the continuously evolving role it plays in our life and the society at large. In the second segment we play recommendation roulette so tune in for some fun recommendations.

S1 | Episode 22 | About Family | Page 55 | If you have kids...If you have parents... 19.11.2025

In this episode I talk about the first ever relationship we build in our life, that of a parent and a child; and how parents and children need to evolve together, allowing their relationship to be dynamic rather than static.

S1 | Episode 21 | About Marriage | Page 118 | I have different friends for different interests... 12.11.2025

In this episode, Rhea and I talk about the necessity of maintaining your individual identity when in a relationship and the challenges that arise when partners expect too much or everything from each other.

S1 | Episode 20 | About Self | Page 31 | You can only give other what you have... 05.11.2025

In this episode, I take you through the genesis of this musing and talk about why its important to figure out who can lend you confidence, courage, optimism and more when you need it.

S1 | Episode 19 | About Life | Page 15 | Stop living in nostalgia... 29.10.2025

In this episode I'm joined by Rhea and Tilak, professionals from the world of advertising & marketing, to discuss our take on nostalgia, how brands use it to market to millennials & Gen-Z and how it can serve as a great tool for introspection.

S1 | Episode 18 | About Life | Page 8 | Always have a day post vacation... 22.10.2025

In this episode, I share a significant change in my travel habits and try to figure out why it happened.

S1 | Episode 17 | About People | Page 87 | Consume cinema from all around the world... 15.10.2025

This episode works because of 3 things : Movies, movies and more movies! Tune in now!!

S1 | Episode 16 | About Love | Page 105 | I am the greatest love of my life... 08.10.2025

In this episode I talk about self-love, how I came to be the greatest love of my life, why its important to love yourself in abundance and some things that I do to maintain it.

S1 | Episode 15 | About Self | Page 39 | Instead of thinking in comparisons... 01.10.2025

In this episode, I talk about confidence, why we lack it and one way to fix it which involves changing your self-perception.

S1 | Episode 14 | About Self | Page 45 | Pressure is the last thing birthdays should be... 24.09.2025

An absolutely un-serious episode where we talk about birthdays, how different people celebrate theirs and whether a birthday is your achievement or your mother's.

S1 | Episode 13 | About Life | Page 18 | There are 2 kinds of people... 17.09.2025

In this episode, we discuss the 2 types of people in an argument: who they are, whether a person can switch between the two and most importantly how to recognize the good kind.

S1 | Episode 12 | About Self | Page 48 | We enjoy watching drama and torture on TV... 10.09.2025

In this episode, I talk about the decline of Hindi television shows, while fondly remembering the quality programming from my childhood. Its a rant, its a hit of nostalgia, its a cry for change.

S1 | Episode 11 | About Career | Page 101 | I love people who quit their jobs... 03.09.2025

In this episode, my guests and I explore the complexities of quitting jobs without offers in hand, the stigma surrounding it, and the importance of prioritizing mental health. Quitting a job can be a sign of knowing your worth.

S1 | Episode 10 | About Marriage | Page 121 | Make sure to keep a space or corner... 27.08.2025

Today we talk about why its important to keep a 'true-self corner' in one's living space and its impact on your daily life, especially if you are in a relationship. This episode is also a little experimental since I use AI to interview myself. I had to try.

S1 | Episode 9 | About Self | Page 30 | On therapy... 20.08.2025

In this episode, Rhea and I talk about the complexities of therapy, being willing to put in the work for good mental health and the representation of therapy in pop culture. Tune in and to share your thoughts, find me on Instagram, details in the show.

S1 | Episode 8 | About Career | Page 93 | Patience Persistence Pagalpan... 13.08.2025

This episode is for all my corporate homies who have a head full of dreams and a boss who won't let you sleep. Haha

S1 | Episode 7 | About People | Page 77 | Cities have habits... 06.08.2025

This is sort of an experimental episode where I take you through the exact moment of realization for this very abstractly interesting musing. You should definitely check this one out.

S1 | Episode 6 | Books! Books! More Books! 30.07.2025

In this episode, Rhea and I talk about our reading habits, the books we love, our favourite genres, Indian authors and much more. Tune in for some killer recommendations .

S1 | Episode 5 | About Self | Page 33 | 5 minute stares 23.07.2025

In this episode, I talk about one of my favourite exercises, easy to do and full of wonder. Its fun, its nothing like homework. So tune in and embrace the curiosity,

S1 | Episode 4 | About Career | Page 95 | When your boss gives you feedback... 16.07.2025

In this episode, my friend and I discuss our old bosses, workplaces and the good/bad/ugly experiences we've been through. Tune in for some solid actionable advice.

S1 | Episode 3 | About Life | Page 5 | Always set multiple goals across different areas of your life... 09.07.2025

In this episode I reflect on how I turned around a whole year into becoming something memorable, which would have otherwise just been regular. Tune in for the details.

S1 | Episode 2 | About Life | Page 3 | Timing is key... 02.07.2025

In this episode, I talk about the 3 key pieces of literature that shaped my life. Tune in to find out what they are, when they entered my life and how timing is everything. Find me on Instagram to share the books that shaped you, details in the episode.

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