EPISODE · Jul 5, 2025 · 20 MIN
Anxiety in Indian Homes: How to Start the Conversation
from Listen Up with Sim & Isha · host Simran Handa & Isha Kumar
How do you explain anxiety to your parents when they call it “just stress”?In this episode, Simran & Isha open up about what it’s like to deal with anxiety in Indian households, where mental health isn’t always recognized — or understood.We talk about:Our personal experiences with anxietyThe stigma around mental health in desi familiesHow to shift from blame to compassionWhat helped us start healingAnd why it’s you and your family vs the problem — not each otherWhether you’re struggling silently or just want to feel seen, this conversation will remind you: you’re not alone, and you’re not broken.Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/listen_up.pod
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How do you explain anxiety to your parents when they call it “just stress”?In this episode, Simran & Isha open up about what it’s like to deal with anxiety in Indian households, where mental health isn’t always recognized — or understood.We talk about:Our personal experiences with anxietyThe stigma around mental health in desi familiesHow to shift from blame to compassionWhat helped us start healingAnd why it’s you and your family vs the problem — not each otherWhether you’re struggling silently or just want to feel seen, this conversation will remind you: you’re not alone, and you’re not broken.Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/listen_up.pod
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