"Being rich today doesn't take away my frugality mindset from the past.” (Parvathy Thiruvothu)

This episode contains references to sexual abuse that some listeners may find upsetting. Join me as I connect with Parvathy Thiruvothu, an Indian actor and activist (and a longtime friend of mine) whose voice resonates with heartfelt authenticity. Listen in as Parvathy and I navigate the complexities of international friendships, how a simple message exchange blossomed into a profound digital companionship, and the beautiful realities of social media's power to bring people together. Parvathy is both a fascinating artist and an open book of human experiences, and I so deeply appreciate her insights about her income, sexuality, and her life’s journey thus far. Sponsors:  OneSkin -  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code REALSTUFF at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod BetterHelp - betterhelp.com/LUCIEFINK to get 10% off your first month of therapy Watch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX  To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story.  I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone.  Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstuffpod  Find Lucie here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luciebfink  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciebfink  Website: https://luciefink.com/  Produced by Cloud10 and Clamor.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices