My friend Kate, who's also from a small town in the UK, and I sat down for a really honest chat about why we always wanted to leave our towns, living in Berlin, and how we're both trying to figure out what "home" means. We dove into what diversity and inclusion actually means at workplaces (beyond the buzzwords), our unconscious biases and how we're finding our own little corners of belonging and community in this beautiful city. Hope you enjoy listening!

What does urban dating really look like in post-pandemic India? How do you navigate heartbreak, healing, and hope after a divorce? And what role do female friendships play in shaping our lives and identities? In this unfiltered episode, my friend Muskan and I dive deep into the complexities of dating in your 30s, rebuilding life after loss, and the power of sisterhood. We share personal stories, relatable struggles, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're seeking love, rebuilding after a breakup, or just celebrating your friendships, this episode has something for you <3

We all want that picture perfect life. A fancy job in a fancy office, a big house, a car, a family. Raunaq never wanted any of that. Ever since he was a kid, he knew he didn't have the same ambitions as most people. He liked to travel, write, play musical instruments, and teach kids. One fine day, he found himself teaching French in a remote village in Andhra Pradesh. There, he found a home, a life, a community that made him stay. In this episode, we talk about his early years, how he fell in love with languages, and how he wound up loving his new village life. Do listen to this one for a fresh perspective :)

My friend Adam moved to the Czech Republic from the USA 15 years ago. Despite the cloudy weather and European culture shocks, he’s built a beautiful life there. He’s travelled over the world and learned to talk in many tongues. In this episode, we talk about his years living abroad, travelling, philosophy and his love for one of India’s most ancient epics: the Mahabharatha. It’s a goodun! Hope you stick around :)

Have you heard of the Vipassana meditation? It’s one of India’s most ancient mindfulness meditation techniques. But you can’t really do it at home. You need to stay in a special meditation centre, cut all ties from the outside world, and focus completely on what’s happening within. It’s terrifying for a lot of people, but my friend Shubham loved the experience. In this episode, we talk about what he learned and gained from his experience at a Vipassana retreat. Tune in!

Over the last few years, I’ve been through a tough time, mentally and emotionally. The pandemic shifted something inside me and made me face all my demons. That led to depression, anxiety and a darkness I’ve never felt before. It also led to breakthroughs, healing and learning how to love myself. On my 32nd birthday, I share the story of how I came into my own. Books that helped me: The Choice by Edith Eger https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30753738-the-choice The Way to Integrity by Martha N. Beck https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/55481231-the-way-of-integrity How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50997029-how-to-do-the-work Write to me at [email protected] Instagram: @asthaprakash

A few months ago my husband and I moved from India to Berlin, Germany and it has been a crazy ride. In this episode, we talk about how it happened, what we’ve learnt, the good and the bad of Berlin, and some shocks and surprises about German culture. Tune in if you’re visiting, moving, or are simply curious!

Do you love how words written on paper can give you goosebumps? Me too. What is it about poetry that makes people listen, ruminate, cherish and feel? My friend Raj is a fellow writer, poet, and the founder of the Twin City Poetry Club in Hyderabad. I talk to him about the sheer joy and power of poetry, why it’s still relevant and why we must never stop writing. Join us as we talk all things poetry and share our love for some of our favourite poems. Raj’s blog: www.worksofrk.com Twin City Poetry Club: https://bit.ly/35IE8om

We all know we’re supposed to be kind. (At least I hope we do!) But have you ever tried to think about what it really means? What does it mean to be kind? How can we be more empathetic? As friends, as leaders, as people? My friend Vismaya and I talk about kindness today: at workplaces and outside. Join us. Grab a hot cocoa. Or not. ‘cause this conversation is sure to warm your heart. If you enjoyed listening to this episode and want to share your thoughts, write to me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you! Music credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vwrgL-XIoo by Yoshinori Tanaka / 田中 芳典

Have you realised how much time we now spend on our phones? I've often wondered about how our dependence on technology is changing us psychologically, and also how the pandemic has forced us to look inwards. In today's episode, my cousin Shreya—a clinical psychologist—and I talk about psychology as a subject, our overuse of social media, the state of mental health in India and why and when we should seek therapy. If you're interested in these topics, you're going to enjoy listening to this one. Music credits: Title: As We Go by The 126ers Free Download: https://youtube.com/audiolibrary/music