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Difficult-ish
by Mohuya Khan and Mashnun Munir
difficult-ish is a project hosted by mohuya and mashnun, two bangladeshi-american artists, about deconstructing the narrative of what it means to grow up in a south asian/desi home, and building the idea back together using blocks from two different journeys. video podcasts on youtube. new episodes every friday!
Episodes
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rana abdelhamid on running for ny state assembly, muslims in government, ice raids, + more
first guest of the year and it's rana abdelhamid!! she is running for new york state assemblywoman and she shares her experience of growing up in astoria, queens, her push for safety for immigrants and muslims across the city, women empowerment, affordable housing, and so much more!! she is so...
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how to have fun and experiment in 2026
happy new year sweet people this episode is a catch up on all things us + where we've been, our very serious resolutions for 2026, and all the tips and tricks we have on how to live a fruitful life this year. from spelling bees, impromptu trips, public speaking, and so much more, please enjoy…
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rajid selim on building dost, the music business grind, and the rise of desi artists
we sure do have a banger this week!!! we've got rajid selim on the pod today and he really blessed us. rajid is the founder of DOST, the leading media platform amplifying the most exciting talent from the south asian diaspora, generating over 200 million views for musicians of our background.…
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surprise, we're married!
title says it all :') here's the story of our wedding, all the lovely moments and all the mishaps and everything in between. we are so thankful for all of you who have been apart of our crazy ride :) please do enjoy!!!! our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram:...
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why zohran mamdani might be bad for nyc...
zohran mamdani is a breath of fresh air for new york city and we are ecstatic that the people have come behind him, but we cant lie and say there are a couple things we're scared of... will zohran coming into office bring more political separation and islamaphobia to the city? will the state be…
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almost cancelling our wedding, getting detained in spain, and more on where we've been
hello we are so happy you've come back to another episode of our pod where we talk about what we've been up to on our much needed season break! mashnus solo traveling in spain with his hostel stories and airport scares, mou working on her biggest art project yet, and why we almost ended up...
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working at google by day, olympics boxer by night w/ zinnat ferdous
a new season with a new guest!! introducing zinnat ferdous, who is the 1st female boxer to represent bangladesh and win various international matches while also juggling a full time job at google. in this episode, she talks all about her journey to becoming a professional boxer in her late 20s…
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resentment, holding a grudge, and how to let things go
hellooo hello! this is our season finale as we both shift focus temporarily to so calm wedding planning!!! this episode is all about how easy it is to hold grudges and grow resentment, mostly with our parents but also with friends and others that have done us wrong. we dive deep into how we...
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the most diabolical lies our immigrant parents told us growing up
all of our parents told their kids lies to protect them growing up, but how about the ones that blatantly make no sense?? did u hear that simply praying and eating veggies clears ur skin?? how about that the idea that family should be the only people u can trust as they're fighting over land…
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family business = free babysitting + free labor
this is a special episode where we recount our funny labor stories growing up working at the gas station when we weren't supposed to be and working at our uncle's flea market. child of immigrants are usually helping out their families at a very young age and we have many stories to share from…
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choosing your own career and rejecting the immigrant parent life path
would you choose your own career even if it means breaking your immigrant parents heart? in this episode, we are talking all about the doctor, lawyer, or engineer roadmap that our bangladeshi parents wanted us to go on and the guilt, disagreements, and hard work that went into choosing what WE...
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nyc horror stories: living in the red light district, apartment break ins, and crazy neighbors
we always hear about living it up in NYC, but how about the horror stories?! we've never opened up about getting scammed out of thousands of dollars trying to get an apartment, home invasions and living in the red light district, psychotic neighbors, and it's finally time. we can't have the good...
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why brown people romanticize codependence
we always hear stories about people losing their identities when they get into relationships where they stop hanging out with their friends because they get too comfortable with their partners or they don't make time for the things they love doing anymore. we've seen our immigrant mothers…
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is brown aunty hate justified?
do brown aunties and uncles just gossip and judge? this episode may ruffle some of y'alls feathers because we talk about some good contributions that they have made to society. we're talking about the cool family members who you feel comfortable opening up to, who built cities like Jackson…
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dameer on actually representing bangladesh, global dj moments, modernizing bangla music
its true its true we went all the way out to toronto, canada to speak with the one and only dameer khan! dameer is musician, global dj, and all around artist, but at the core is someone who so passionately represents bangladesh, its people, its culture, and is on a golden path to sharing it all...
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the hidden cost of code-switching to fit in
have u ever code switched to fit in? in this episode, we're talking all about changing the way you speak, dress, and act to be accepted into our workplace, home environment, and school. and the question is, is this tiring and did we lose ourselves in the process? every child of immigrants is…
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south asian propaganda we're not falling for | tanning, moving out, islamophobia
good day to our difficulters!! this episode is inspired by the tiktok trend on propaganda we should NOT be falling for, and we made this whole ep on super niche things that are normalized in the south asian community that we should NOT be doing!! is tanning and darkening our skin that bad?? do we...
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nyc has a generational opportunity with zohran mamdani
hello!!! if you're not sure why you should vote or care for these upcoming nyc elections, then this episode is for you! we break down the revolution that zohran mamdani is creating for young voters as he runs for nyc mayor, why this impacts america as a whole, what sets him apart from his...
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an honest talk on our wedding | finances, societal pressures, + do we invite our judgmental family?
we are in the engaged era and in the initial stages of wedding planning and OOF - we are stressed. in this very vulnerable tell ALL episode, we are talking about the behind the scenes of wedding planning. no one tells you about the financial stressors, societal and familial pressures and...
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5 things we don't owe to our immigrant parents
hello!!! this episode serves as a part 2 to last weeks 'do we owe everything to our immigrant parents?' where in this we talk about all the things we DONT owe. do we owe them full cultural perfection? or control over our careers? or complete sacrifice of self being?? that and so much more…
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do we owe everything to our immigrant parents?
are we spoiled for not giving everything to our immigrant parents like the last generation? do we not have boundaries if we choose to give our money and time to our parents. in this episode, we are going to talk all about what we feel like we owe to our parents and talk about the gratitude vs....
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surprise, we're engaged!
it's so very true, your fav cohosts are engaged!! after 3+ years of long distance and being together for almost 5 years, we are so excited to share the story on the surprise proposal, the intense planning that went into it, our different pov's on the week leading up to this engagement, what it...
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how to escape the south asian competitive mindset
hello hello!! this episode is a part 2 to our recent episode on the roots of the south asian competitive mindset. we've all been there, our parents comparing us to our family and peers, but how do we make sure we don't live our lives with that same way of thinking? in this ep, we go in depth on...
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toxic south asian traditions that we won't be teaching our kids
we've all grown up with toxic cultural traditions and mindsets that just are NOT IT. whether it's parents placing earlier curfews on daughters vs. their sons, being told to not go out in the sun because you'll get dark, or even just talking over one another. in this episode, we are going to talk...
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how to deal with friend breakups | loneliness, self-blame, hope
we've all gone through bad friendship breakups that made us lose faith in making friends ever again. we've stayed friends with toxic friends or settled just so we don't have to be alone anymore. in this episode, we are talking about the lonely period after going through a friendship breakup, but...
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why do south asians compete with one another?: a breakdown
did you grow up constantly being compared to your smarter cousin and see family members talk down on everyone around them? did you ever get told to gatekeep resources and not share secrets so that others can't get ahead of you? in this episode, we are going to be breaking down why there are some...
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reacting to your unfiltered south asian pet peeves
yall loved the first time we did this so we had to run it back! for this episode, we asked you guys on ig to tell us your BIGGEST south asian pet peeves and yall didnt hold back. being judged for how muslim you are? not getting recognition for small wins?? people biting off south asian fashion???...
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success mindset shifts that the average person doesn't want you to know
many people overlook these powerful success mindset shifts and habits, but these WILL change the way you take risks, grow in your career, and become successful. welcome back to another episode where we talk about some of our most life changing routines like taking a difficult work out class,...
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interracial relationships, how to stop bed rotting, post-grad jobs: an advice session
you know we need to do another advice session with some of our most asked questions!! if you're struggling with approaching therapy for the first time or telling your desi parents about a non-desi partner OR even how to start meal prepping, then this is the episode for you. this includes advice…
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6 red flags we had to unlearn to save our relationships
we are airing out all our dirty laundry here by exposing some of our WORST red flags that we've had to unlearn over the past few years. we talk about the toxic ways we would act in relationships like giving the silent treatment or always having a victim mindset while also sharing some ways we've...
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toxic productivity + the hidden ways it manifests in your life
we've probably all pulled all nighters to study for a test or worked overtime and cancelled on plans, but what happens when it becomes a part of your everyday lifestyle? in this episode about toxic productivity, we talk about the negative effects of working too much to the point of burnout and...
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these are our south asian hot takes...
our second time around on this topic and we get real spicy!!! join us for an episode of 6 hot takes on the south asian community, including but not limited to: brown people are the most racist ones to brown people? south asian women need to stop relying on their husbands?? we need to respect…
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how to protect your peace in a toxic environment
this one is for all the people who have been in an unhealthy environment whether it's with toxic friends, family, or other loved ones. these are some realistic tips on how to protect your peace and cope with them because unfortunately most of us can't just cut them out of our lives!! how do u…
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here are some things we hid from our south asian parents...
sometimes you need to hide some things and live a double life in a south asian family... and in this episode we don't hold back. we share some of our funny personal experiences on what we kept from my parents growing up like hiding grades, the way we dress, relationships, who we're hanging out...
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escaping child marriage at 12 to graduating from harvard w/ aria mustary
the first guest of 2025 and she's the real deal!!! this episode is with our good friend aria mustary, a harvard grad the escaped child marriage at 12 now helping other young girls do the same as the founder of mai soli, a foundation revolutionizing education for young girls in developing…
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ending the cycle of self sabotaging + unlearning it as child of immigrants
we are officially in part 2 of our self sabotage series where we now talk about the tangible ways to stop self sabotaging. if you are wondering how to slowly unlearn imposter syndrome, the fear of failure, low self esteem, and stop getting in your own way, then you need to listen to the realistic...
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breaking down self-sabotaging for children of immigrants
if you're the type of person who have self sabotaging tendencies in your career and relationships, then this episode might be for you. we talk about the different types of self sabotage like procrastination, imposter syndrome, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and how it manifests in your life. this...
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budgeting for beginners: tips to save more money
we all have guilty pleasures that we love spending money on and in this tell all episode, we get honest about our own spending habits. over the years, we've learned how to manage our money better and contribute to our financial freedoms, so we make sure to share some of our best proven saving…
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a lot is happening in the pop culture world and here are our thoughts...
if there's one thing that we do best, it is to yap about random pop culture topics that have flooded our for you feeds. is what luigi mangione did ethical and justified? thoughts on the blake lively and justin baldoni case? what's happening in the chess world?? we have so much commentary and we...
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how you can overcome seasonal depression + 7 tips to survive it
many people experience seasonal depression right when the temperature goes down and daylight savings hit. in this episode, we talk about our own experiences with feeling this during the winter, some signs associated with it, and tips on how you can help a friend or yourself who may be dealing…
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job hunting for 16 months + tips to finally get one
Job hunting season is in full swing this new year so let’s talk about the actual process of trying to find a job in corporate America. Mashnun shares his 16+ month journey with the job market and emotions with the current crisis along with some great tips on navigating this difficult time and...
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gaining respect as an adult - in the workplace, families, + friendships
we talked about parentification of kids in last weeks episode, so this is part 2 of not getting taken serious as an adult. do your friends, parents, or coworkers still not give you the respect because of your age? do people view you as children and not take you serious just because you're…
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the parentified child of immigrants, explained
this one's a heavy one but one we know so many can relate too; in this ep we're talking all about parentification, a very common theme in the lives of south asians, otherwise known as 'growing up too fast'. we get into all the signs and symptons we recognized that helped us label ourselves as...
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getting real about our holiday season anxiety...
happy holidays to our difficulters!! new season, new lights, new setting, but same dippin' dots talking this week about all the things that give us stress and anxiety during the holiday season as south asians. whether it's figuring out who to give your time and energy to, how to deal with the...
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how to stop fearing change and actually welcome it (for people in a rut)
what better way is there to end the season than us talking about change!! in this episode, we talk about the feelings we get when we are in a rut and a big change is needed (but we're scared to take it) and how our lives transform when we do take that scary step. we talk about career and college...
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chemical engineer by day, world-touring bangladeshi comedian by night w/ shafi hossain
how lucky are we to have the funniest engineer in the world on the pod!! shafi hossain (@shafistandsup) is a chemical engineer by day, world-touring bangladeshi comedian by night, and one of the most wise individuals we’ve shared our platform with. born and raised in bangladesh, he fell into…
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how to control your anger and channel it into good
difficulters!!! its time to speak on an unfortunate issue in our community, anger and temperament. anger can manifest in south asians from so many different places, and it's something most likely all of us have seen arise in our homes growing up. in this episode, we break down the ways we've been...
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why life is better when you're busy
hello! solo mashnun episode time and its all about how too much freetime can be detrimental, and using a busy schedule to get you out a slump. we hear things like hustle, self-care, hard work, and relaxation, and it's always tough figuring out what your own work/life balance is. in this episode i...
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reacting to your controversial south asian pet peeves
what is the biggest south asian pet peeve that you have? we have MANY so in this episode we talk about phone call etiquette, inability to communicate, backhanded compliments, and so much more. y'all sent in so many responses and we might have some of our own controversial takes 👀 hope u guys…
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feeling unfulfilled in life, ungrateful siblings, + #1 tip for seniors: an advice session
don’t know why yall keep asking for advice from two dink doinks but here we go again!! this is a jam packed one with surprisingly some solid advice on how to find fulfillment in life even with living the south asian immigrant dream, practicing emotional vulnerability, figuring out prioritization...
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difficult-ish is a project hosted by mohuya and mashnun, two bangladeshi-american artists, about deconstructing the narrative of what it means to grow up in a south asian/desi home, and building the idea back together using blocks from two different journeys. video podcasts on youtube. new episodes every friday!
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