In Case You Need To Hear This Today
by RIA
In Case You Need to Hear This Today is your pause button in a world that never slows down. Hosted by Ria, a Gen Z, South Asian therapist, this podcast is real talk,straight from the heart (and therapy room) to your ears.Sometimes, you just need a sign from the universe or a podcast that feels like one. This space holds you in your messy moments, quiet realizations, and biggest breakthroughs. Here, we unpack the thoughts you push aside, name the feelings you struggle with, and offer reminders you didn’t know you needed.Take a deep breath and tune in—to feel seen, validated, and empowered.
Episodes
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Ep1: Mental Health Hacks to Rewire Your Brain
I’m a Therapist, and I know that therapy isn’t always accessible. Sometimes it’s time. Sometimes it’s money. Sometimes it’s stigma, logistics, or simply not knowing where to start.That doesn’t mean you don’t deserve support.In this video, I’m sharing practical mindset shifts and strategies that I...
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12. Rest is Sexy: Breaking Up With Hustle Culture
This episode is a real, raw check-in from the heart about the pressure to have it all figured out, the beauty of doing things just for the joy of it, and why perfect timing is a myth we need to stop chasing. Life’s hiccups? Yeah, I’m documenting those too — because that’s where the real stories...
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11. Emotional Calories: Wait, What?
We’re all familiar with counting calories when it comes to food, but what about the emotional calories we consume daily? Stress, overthinking, and emotional overload can all weigh us down, leaving us mentally exhausted without even realizing it. In this episode, we explore the idea of emotional...
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10: Main Character or Background Extra?
If your life were a movie, would you be the lead… or just an audience member watching things play out? Too often, we wait—waiting for the right timing, for other people to change, for life to magically rearrange itself. But what if the plot isn’t moving forward because you haven’t stepped into…
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9. That’s Just How My Brain Works: Anxiety Edition
Anxiety was supposed to have our backs—helping us stay alert, prepared, and safe. So how did it become the emotion we dread the most? In this episode, as a therapist, I’ve not only navigated anxiety personally but also helped others do the same, so this is advice straight from the therapy room.…
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8. If You’re Single, Clap Your Hands
Everywhere I looked yesterday, love was in the air—men carrying bouquets on transit, grocery stores overflowing with balloons and flowers. But you know what else I saw? Women buying flowers for themselves. Because singlehood isn’t about waiting anymore—it’s about choosing yourself. In this…
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7. Future You Knows What To Do
We’ve all been there—stuck between options, afraid to make the wrong move, as if one choice could make or break our entire future. Here’s the thing: We often don’t realize how strong we are until we have to be. Your future self will know exactly what to do when the time comes. You’ve got the...
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6. Perfectionism is a Scam (And It’s Keeping You Stuck)
This isn’t your typical “just be kinder to yourself” conversation. We’re pulling back the curtain on perfectionism—how it’s been marketed to us, who profits from it, and why it’s not just an annoying habit, but a cultural scam designed to keep us feeling never enough. We’ve been led to believe...
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5. No Man Is Eating Grapes at Midnight—Decoding Modern Love Struggles
Women are raised to chase love, but is the world ready to give them the love they deserve? Meanwhile, men are out here with zero training on how to connect—so how do they even start bridging that gap? And let’s talk about dating apps—designed to keep you scrolling, not necessarily matching. How…
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4. Living in the Maybe: Thriving in the Buffer Zone
Uncertainty stresses your brain out more than bad news. Wild, right? Instead of trying to fix it, what if we embraced it—like the Japanese concept of mujo, which sees impermanence as a natural part of life. Now, what if I told you that practicing patience through this lens isn’t about passively...
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3. Price Tag on Joy: Can You Really Buy Happiness?
Do you have a healthy relationship with money? How can you use money to make you happy? In this episode, Ria Gupta explores the complex relationship between money and happiness, discussing how money can enhance well-being up to a certain point, the importance of defining personal happiness, and…
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2. Glowing Up, No Rules Attached: 2025 Edition
Struggling to keep up with the new year resolution? Want to harness the power of manifestation? In this episode, Ria Gupta, a Student Therapist at UBC, takes us on a journey to discover what it truly means to 'glow up' on your own terms. She’ll walk you through the transformative 'miracle…
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1. Rewire your Brain: One Thought at a Time
Have you ever found yourself trapped in negative thoughts that feel overwhelming or even all-consuming? What if I told you that your thoughts are not facts, and that you have the power to challenge them? In this episode, Ria, a Student Therapist at UBC, dives into the powerful concept of...
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About this show
In Case You Need to Hear This Today is your pause button in a world that never slows down. Hosted by Ria, a Gen Z, South Asian therapist, this podcast is real talk,straight from the heart (and therapy room) to your ears.Sometimes, you just need a sign from the universe or a podcast that feels like one. This space holds you in your messy moments, quiet realizations, and biggest breakthroughs. Here, we unpack the thoughts you push aside, name the feelings you struggle with, and offer reminders you didn’t know you needed.Take a deep breath and tune in—to feel seen, validated, and empowered.
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