Urban Living with Suwarna

In this deeply personal episode, I share an honest conversation about grief, loss, and learning to live after losing someone you love. After losing my grandfather and my grandmother, I reflect on how grief doesn’t disappear—but slowly learns to live alongside us. We talk about the power of speaking their names, creating small rituals, journaling, music, memory, and finding comfort in everyday mome...

Blood tests aren’t just numbers on a report - they’re quiet messages from your body. In this episode of Urban Living with Suwarna, we break down the most important blood tests every adult should understand, especially in your 20s and 30s. From CBC, liver and kidney panels, blood sugar and insulin, cholesterol, inflammation markers, thyroid, hormones, gut health, iron, vitamins, and minerals - this...

Packed with real stories, personal experiences, and practical guidance, this episode is a powerful reminder of why early detection truly matters. I walk you through the essential screenings for both men and women: breast, cervical, prostate, ovarian, stomach, lung, and skin - explaining what to test, when to start, and the symptoms you should never ignore. This is one of the most meaningful conver...

We’ve been told for decades that fat makes us fat—but what if that’s wrong? In this episode of Urban Living with Swarna, we unpack the truth about healthy fats, cholesterol myths, and the science behind what really fuels your body. Learn which fats to embrace, which to avoid, and how to eat for long-term heart, brain, and hormone health. Research Links:1) Every 5 g of Olive Oil Matters: Reducing C...

Some wounds aren’t visible. Growing up, I had parents who were physically present but emotionally absent. They provided in many ways, but when it came to guidance, comfort, or emotional safety, there was silence. That silence shaped me. It forced me to learn lessons on my own—the hard way, the painful way, but also the way that eventually made me stronger. This episode is my attempt to share those...

Confused between whey concentrate, isolate, hydrolyzed & vegan protein? Here’s a quick breakdown of lactose levels & which one’s gentler on your gut! Listen to my episode here:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/01uWEFXAlYmOYADpXsoQVi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UrbanLivingWithSuwarna/videos Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/a15606a9-96cc-4cfc-a2d7-e17a06cd1b46/urban-living-with-suw...

Whey protein isn’t always friendly for those with lactose intolerance. 🥛➡️😣It can lead to bloating, cramps, and indigestion because of one missing enzyme – lactase. But don’t worry — I’ve shared the better protein options you can switch to! 💪✨Want to know more? 🎧 Check out the full episode on Urban Living with Suwarna:🎙️ Spotify → open.spotify.com/show/01uWEFXAlYmOYADpXsoQVi 🎙️ Apple Podcast...

In this episode of Urban Living with Suwarna, we dive into something many of us feel but seldom talk about: bloating, fatigue, and that heavy, puffy feeling that refuses to go away. I share my own gut journey - blood tests, thyroid struggles, skin flare-ups, energy crashes - and how I discovered that the culprits weren’t always the obvious ones. I used to think I was eating “healthy,” but my body...