Home, Body & Belonging

In this episode, I talk about what sense of home and belonging looks like for expats. I also talk about something many of us grew up with but rarely unpack: body shaming in South Asian culture.From childhood comments that stick with you, to the pressure around beauty, weight, and marriage potential, I reflect on how these ideas that are passed down and normalized.I also share my own experiences growing up, and what it’s been like unlearning these patterns with more compassion for others and also for myself.At its core, this episode is about pausing to question the voices in our heads, and choosing, slowly and intentionally to unlearn so we can break the cycle.