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Send us a textEnding BWWPS with the question every guest has answered: If you could leave the listeners of this show with some words of wisdom what would it be?Thank you so much for tuning in all these years :) Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textAMA submissions, Anon Box submissions, scenario submissions, and all the BTS of creating BWWPS with the pod bestie, Natasha!Find Natasha online: IG @PurposeAndChai YouTube hereSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textSurbhi is a therapist and the creator of Healing Lotus Mental Health, a therapy practice in New Jersey. She comes on to chat all things brown girl mental health from generational trauma, to brown girl/mom guilt, emotionally immature parents, etc. www.healinglotusmentalhealth.comFollow her on IG: @healing_lotus_mental_healthSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textMaria joins us from NYC, she's Bengali/Muslim and her boyfriend is Hispanic. She's working up the courage to tell her family but shares the struggles of feeling responsible for others' well being, managing all the "what ifs" and brown girl guilt, and doing the internal work of building up the confidence to take her next step Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textSahithi is 29 and moved to the US from India when she was 12 years old, she is Hindu and her fiancé is Muslim. She chats balancing med school and a long distance relationship, trying to help her parents get on board, managing her mental health, and ultimately choosing herself.Follow Sahithi on IG @ithihas19 Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textAsha's back representing Chicago Kasam, a non-profit aiming to unite the South Asian community of Chicago through art and collaboration. We chat the struggles the SA community has had over the years to root for each other, the long term impact of seeing each other as competition which has led to some major collaboration hindrances. Follow for event updates @TheChicagoKasamFollow Asha @TheMasalaChaiOTSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textShubangini is back giving us a life update! Since she was last on she's become a mom of 2 kids and is navigating raising biracial kids in a multicultural household. She's also the creator of Feather & Bone, a baby and mommy skin care line. Follow her on IG @feather.bone Shop Feather & Bone SkincareSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textJoining us from the UK, since she was last on Binny has gotten engaged, bought a home, and added a puppy to her little family. She gives us a life update on all the ups and downs of deciding to live your life without letting what anyone thinks hold her back.  Binny's previous episode hereSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textRena Patel is an author, law student, and playwright who wrote and produced a Blindian rom com play that will be showcasing in Southern California on June 8th and 9th, 2024! She joins me to share all about her play, writing, creativity, and more! Get tickets hereFollow Rena on IG @RenaPatelWritesSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textWelcome to the Cosmere! Michael joins me to guide you into Sanderson's shared universe and share our thoughts on Tress of the Emerald Sea :) The Cosmere Reading GuideThe next bookclub pick is Funny Story by Emily Henry!Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textAnother Anon Submission Box episode about coping with sometimes unreasonable parents who project their own problems onto you. As we outgrow our emotionally immature parents, sometimes all we can do is separate ourselves from it all and not feel guilty about moving on. Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a texta submission box request with some strategies on how we can be kinder to ourselves and improve our self worth =) Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a texta little pep talk, a few words of wisdom Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textA solo episode on the ups and downs of finding yourself when you finally walk away from fight or flight mode Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textI asked the listeners what they loved about their relationships and they delivered! If you need a friendly reminder that your relationship is so worth fighting for, this is the episode for you =) Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textChelsea joins me to chat all things Assistant to the Villain by Hannah N. Maehrer , this episode contains spoilers for the book!Our next book club pick is: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Nirali joins me for a nuanced conversation about the impact of generational trauma on our parents. Her partner is Persian while she is Gujurati and she shares her attempt at keeping an open dialogue with her family about choosing her own version of happy. Read Nirali's essay's here:https://hogg.utexas.edu/aapi-bridges-not-barriers https://hogg.utexas.edu/category/nvs/nvs-adultsSupport the showBWWPS Book Club Form share your thoughts on what we're reading!BWWPS Guest ApplicationAnonymous Suggestion/Request Box DishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textSiddhi joins me to answer an Anon Box submission trying to maintain friendships with other brown girls who, while working on themselves, can still be a drain to be around. Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textHina is a 31 year old doctoral student from Canada/Pakistan who joins me this week to chat long distance relationships, interracial relationships, and the burden of being the eldest daughter in an immigrant family. Follow Hina on IG @HealingWithHina Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textOverspending to overcompensate or not investing in ourselves because we feel like we’re not worth it? Siddhi joins me to answer this submission from the BWWPS Anon Box. Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textA quick intro to the book club, how it's going to work, and our first book choice! We're reading Assistant to the Villain! Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textSo you read Fourth Wing and the internet pushed you into the world of Sarah J Maas and then you got totally overwhelmed. Welcome to our first BWWPS Book Club where Jocelyn and I explain how fantasy books work, reading order suggestions, and convince you to read our favorite books. As well as a spoiler filled discussion at the end (don't worry there's a warning) Time stamps:SJM Universe and Reading Order explained (3 min -  36 minutes) Spoiler Free Discussion (36 min - 1 hour 8 min) Spoiler Zone (1 hour 8 min - end) Reading Order Suggestion:ACOTAR: 1) A Court of Thorns & Roses  2) A Court of Mist & Fury 3) A Court of Wings & Ruin 4) A Court of Frost & Starlight  5) A Court of Silver Flames Throne of Glass 1) The Assassin's Blade  2) Throne of Glass  3) Crown of Midnight  4) Heir of Fire  5) Queen of Shadows  6) Empire of Storms (tandem read) 7) Tower of Dawn (tandem read)  8) Kingdom of Ash Crescent City  1) House of Earth and Blood  2) House of Sky and Breath 3) House of Flame and Shadow Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textRabia was born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan and moved to the US at the age of 25 to pursue her Masters where she met her husband who is African American. We chat finding our own identity outside our families, choosing the role faith will play in our lives, finding our own independence, and more! Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textCultural expectations from In laws and what in law relationships can look like vary a ton and trying to create a healthy relationships between yourself and them can take a little time. An Episode from the BWWPS Anon Submission box. Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textSometimes you just need to do what’s best for you. Courtesy of the BWWPS Submission BoxSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textJust venting. Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textThis episode is meant to be shared with parents who are willing to listen that might need a little pep talk to understand what their child is trying to make them understand. An imperfect attempt at explaining. Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a texta few words to wrap up the year! Happy holidays and I'll see y'all in 2024 =) Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textA familiar voice, Balveen returns with a life update and shares her new children's book company, Bilingual Bachcha, a brand that creates children's books in Hindi, Gujurati, Punjabi, etc. in an effort to encourage language learning in bilingual homes. Find her on IG @BilingualBachchaShop here and on AmazonTune into her original episode hereSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textHow do you know when someone is "the one" , the BWWPS listeners chimed in to help answer that exact question! Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textSometimes it's the people who aren't related to you that feel the most like home. Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textFear and shame are the primary emotions used to control people and when so much of SA culture is built around these emotions, breaking out of it can leave many of us with more than a few scars. Nisha is Gujurati and her parents immigrated from Uganda and her fiancé Dev's parents are from Haiti. As always, many of our cultural backgrounds have more in common than some people think but making our families see that can be a different kind of hurtle. They share both their perspectives, advice, and experiences on this weeks episode! 00:05:50 Similar Values in Cross-Cultural Relationships00:14:02 South Asians in Uganda and Exodus00:18:53 Navigating Cultural Differences in Relationships00:31:52 Navigating Family Disapproval and Finding Support00:48:21 Overcoming Fear and Choosing Happiness00:52:56 Navigating Fear and Control in Relationships01:04:32 Solid Relationship and Creating HappinessSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textAnika is 31 years old and lives in Canada with her Jamaican husband . We chat living and loving with intention, creating boundaries when we have to, and being surrounded by quality relationships. Follow Anika on IG @peskyveggies 0:08 Blending Cultures in Intentional Relationships11:39 Love and Relationships Made Simple20:15 Interracial Relationships in Indian Community28:30 Quality Over Quantity37:19 Multicultural Relationships and Overcoming Obstacles46:28 Navigating Cultural Integration in RelationshipsSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textFaaizah is a 32 year old British Indian who is Muslim and her husband is Welsh/Atheist. We chat finding peace, happiness, and acceptance after losing contact with your family. We also get into planning a wedding without your family being involved and protecting your own mental peace. TW: disownment Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textN M Patel is the author of Luv Shuv in New York and Luv Under Starlight , both SA interracial romances with some serious spice! She's Gujurati and grew up in India before getting a "love marriage" and moving to the US and pursuing being an author. TW: caste Find her books on Kindle Unlimited and AmazonFollow her on IG: @Liber_Lady and TikTok @NMPatelAuthor Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textRaha is a 32 year old Harvard Law graduate, consultant, and a Bollywood cardio dance teacher in a interracial relationship.  Raha joins me to chat what it's like to grow up in an immigrant household, navigate contrasting parenting styles, and manage expectations while embracing your unique identity. This episode is joy, hope, and a journey to finding your own path. Read Raha's musings here. Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textThe listeners of BWWPS shared their green flags and Ankita  joins me to break down all the things you guys submitted and more!You find the "discovering your values" activity here. Listen to Ankita's previous episode here. Follow Ankita on IG @Ankick_it Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textAarya is 23 and is Nepalese/Hindu and her boyfriend is Bangladeshi/Muslim. We chat growing up in Australia, managing family obligations while trying to build our own life and identity outside our childhood homes, sorting out religion from culture, and protecting our mental health while we "go through it".0:08 Interfaith Relationship and Cultural Differences13:25 Navigating Parental Expectations and Dating Dynamics22:46 Challenges of Cultural Expectations in Relationships38:38 Seeking Normalcy in an Extraordinary World44:30 Navigating Cultural Conflicts and Pushing BoundariesFollow Aarya on IG @TeachingWithMissGxSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textThis week I'm dissecting this culturally ingrained phenomenon that's all too familiar to many in the South Asian community. Helping you gain a deeper understanding of its origins, its effects on your relationships and, most importantly, how to liberate yourself from its hold. 0:08 Breaking Free From Brown Girl Guilt11:41 Navigating Boundaries and Guilt With Parents21:27 Setting Boundaries for Brown GirlsSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textImagine being a brown girl perpetually fueled by anger - an anger that's deeply rooted in guilt, shame, and the heavy burden of generational trauma.  Today, we welcome the insightful Natasha, also known as Purpose and Chai, to discuss these raw emotions, how they influence our lives, and most importantly, how we can channel and transform this anger into a force for change.0:08 Unveiling Brown Girl Anger8:10 Burden of Brown Women's Trauma16:15 South Asian Families and Cultural Expectations23:15 Breaking Generational CyclesSupport the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textMike and I chat in law relationships between cultures. If there is a question or topic you'd like us to discuss DM me on IG @disha.mazepa ***BWWPS Returns with regular episodes this September***BWWPS Guest ApplicationDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on EtsyBe sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Mike and I chat politics and how much, if any, impact it should have in a relationship. If there is a question or topic you'd like us to discuss DM me on IG @disha.mazepa BWWPS Guest ApplicationDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on EtsyBe sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.Support the showBWWPS Guest ApplicationAnonymous Suggestion/Request Box DishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a text A little perspective on figuring out what you want to do after college and being open to trying new things. If there's a question on topic you'd like us to discuss, send me a DM on IG @dishal.mazepaBWWPS Guest ApplicationDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on EtsyBe sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textWelcome to Sunday Coffee Date! The casual summer mini-series where Mike and I sit down and answer some FAQ's. Starting off with a few tips on how to argue and have hard conversations. If there is a question or topic you'd like us to discuss DM me on IG @disha.mazepa BWWPS Guest ApplicationDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on EtsyBe sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textPooja Bavishi is the founder of Malai ice cream, a South Asian inspired ice cream company. We chat the nostalgia of ice cream, the joy of building a brand based in passion and purpose, and serving flavors that tell Pooja's story. Follow MALAI on IG @malai_icecream ***BWWPS will return with regularly scheduled episodes in September***BWWPS Guest ApplicationDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on EtsyBe sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textJerry joins me to chat entrepreneurship, mental health, masculinity in SA homes, and growing up brown. Reconnecting after nearly a decade, we celebrate our own growth and change from being teenagers to independent adults. Follow Jerry on IG @JarnailSingh93 and USPrintFactory.com BWWPS Guest ApplicationDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on EtsyBe sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textRhea balances her 9-5 with a 5-9, working a regular job while pursuing stand up comedy outside of that. Rhea provides a realistic perspective with a methodical approach to stand up comedy and the art of making people laugh. Follow Rhea on IG @ABCDRhea and @ABCDGenBWWPS Guest ApplicationDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on EtsyBe sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textRachel joins me to chat all the ways we avoid saying that maybe we're not fine? Or maybe we're better than fine? We're definitely fine and having fun and here to help you find a way to be more authentic and confidently move in the direction of your dreams. Subscribe to the It's Fine Podcast Follow Rachel on IG @RachelVarkey & @ItsFineThePodBWWPS Guest ApplicationDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on EtsyBe sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textJasmine was raised in a strict Amritdhari Sikh home but has since chosen a different route in life. She currently resides in Costa Rica with her French Canadian husband. She chats undiagnosed mental health issues in SA homes, building your own path, making sacrifices, unpacking guilt, and living a life where we can acknowledge our emotions without letting them control us. BWWPS Guest ApplicationDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on EtsyBe sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on all major streaming platforms Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Send us a textRaising a child with a disability is hard enough without the added culture of shame and superstition South Asian's have added to the mix. Asha is a pediatric occupational therapist who joins me to chat all things special needs and disability in the SA diaspora. ***The episode is for educational purposes only***Follow Asha on IG @TheMasalaChaiOTBWWPS Guest ApplicationDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on EtsyBe sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.