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Kai Pan Aditi
by Aditi Katbamna
When my mom asked me in Gujarati, what do you want to eat, I told her anything(kai pan). Recorded on phone from the comfort of my bed, I talk at length about whatever is on my mind. I do talk about kai pan(anything) through out the episodes as we progress. Sometimes it's arrange marriage, sometimes dating in and relationship in Mumbai, sometimes a random story from 5 years ago, sometimes I share my favorite products and experiences, and sometimes nothing at all. You never know what you might get into, but that’s what keeps it interesting. New episodes every Sunday, 11:11am Love, Aditi Katbamna
Episodes
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5 Ways to Deep Clean Your Brain and Beat Social Media Burnout
Feeling mentally exhausted from doomscrolling? In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I share 5 simple ways to reset your brain, reduce screen time, and take a break from social media. From doing nothing for 20 minutes and creating art with mehendi to discovering new YouTube creators, playing cards…
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Job Rejection #4: Yet another installment of companies who rejected me.
Have you ever felt like you’ve done everything right, collected the degrees and certifications, gained work experience, and still struggled to land the job you want? Welcome to the club. In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I’m talking about job rejections, unemployment, career confusion, and why…
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The Rise of Analog Life, Substack & Slow Content
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I’m talking about something I’ve been feeling for a while: I’m tired of the internet. From doomscrolling and shrinking attention spans to social media burnout, performative reading, endless subscriptions and the pressure to constantly create, I’ve started…
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Life in between #15: Rejection, Rage, Release & Re-Inventing Myself in March
March was a rollercoaster of emotions, and in this episode, I’m taking you through every messy, magical, chaotic moment. From quarter-life crisis conversations, unexpected rejections, and navigating loneliness in your 30s, to dealing with online hate, hormones, friendships, and the desire to...
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i still miss his hugs...
Why do we crave hugs so deeply? Is it love, loneliness, or something more human than we admit? In this episode, I’m talking about missing someone’s hugs, emotional healing, and what it really means to be touch starved in a digital world. This isn’t about going back to an ex—it’s about…
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Living With Parents in India: Love, Guilt & Control
Is moving out selfish? Or is it necessary for growth? In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I’m talking about one of the most controversial topics in Indian households, living with parents vs moving out. After receiving comments questioning why I wouldn’t want to live with in-laws or parents forever…
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“Didi Aapki Expiry Ho Gayi Hai” – The Ageism Indian Women Face After 30
A random man commented on my YouTube video: “Didi, aapki expiry ho gayi hai.” Expired. At 32. In today’s episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I’m talking about ageism in Indian arranged marriage culture, the pressure on women over 30 to “settle down,” and why independence is still so threatening in our...
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Pinterest Trends 2026: Why None of This Works for India
In today’s episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I’m asking a serious question: Where does India stand in global fashion and beauty conversations? I LOVE Pinterest. I live on it. But when Pinterest Predicts 2026 drops: from nail trends and fragrance layering to vampire aesthetics and brooches, I can’t help…
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Rejected Again: I Applied Everywhere… and Got Rejected.
Job Hunting in 2026: LinkedIn Ghosting, Rejections & Media Industry Reality In today’s episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I’m sharing the real, unfiltered truth about my ongoing job search struggle in India. From PR agencies and media houses to D2C beauty brands and global companies — I’ve applied...
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My Tarot Reader Said I’m in the Wrong Field…
In today’s episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I share my deeply personal experience of going for a tarot reading and holistic spiritual counselling in Mumbai — and how it completely shook me. From past life conversations to career confusion, relationship struggles, mental health, and reclaiming control of...
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I Asked for Friends on Instagram… and Realized We’re All Lonely.
In today’s episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I did something vulnerable — I posted on Instagram saying, “I think I need friends.” And the response? So many women reached out saying they feel the same way. Is this a millennial friendship crisis? Why is it so hard to make friends in your 30s? Why did it…
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They Called Me Infamous After I Got Fired
In today’s episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I revisit my old office… and apparently I’ve become “infamous.” What happens when you go back to a workplace that fired you? The nostalgia, the awkward introductions, the gossip, the politics — and then someone calls you “the infamous Aditi.” Was it a joke? A...
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The Politics of Hair in India: Beauty Standards, Patriarchy & Women’s Identity
In today’s episode of Kai Pan Aditi, we’re talking about something deeply personal — yet deeply political: hair. Hair is identity. Hair is confidence. Hair is rebellion. Hair is control. From being denied a haircut because “ladka wale won’t like it” to being told to color greys so you stay...
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Why Do I Always Think the Worst? Anxiety, Hypervigilance & Women’s Safety in India
In today’s episode of Kai Pan Aditi, we’re talking about something so many of us experience but rarely say out loud — constantly thinking the worst-case scenario. Walking on the road and imagining accidents. Standing on a railway platform and thinking, “What if I fall?” Traveling alone and…
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Why Social Media Marketing Is the Worst Job in India (AI, Low Pay & Virality Pressure)
In today’s episode of Kai Pan Aditi, we’re talking about the harsh reality of social media marketing in India, the burnout, the low pay, the pressure to go viral, and now… competing with AI. Is being a social media manager or content creator actually sustainable in 2026? Or are we heading toward...
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Life in between #14: Period Rage, Unemployment, Marriage Pressure & Losing Yourself at 33
Welcome to another episode of Life In Between — a brutally honest, unfiltered diary of being almost 33, unemployed, emotionally exhausted, hormonally unhinged, and trying to make sense of life while everything feels stuck. This episode is messy, angry, funny, and deeply vulnerable. From period…
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Marriage Is Not Security. Owning Property Is.
Owning a home as an Indian woman is not a luxury. It’s power, protection, and permanence. In this episode, I talk about why buying a flat or property in my own name is deeply personal—and deeply political. From being financially dependent on parents in your 30s, to being told that a woman’s real...
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Frugal Money Habits When You’re Out of a Job
I’ve always believed in quality over quantity , buying one good thing instead of five forgettable ones. Not just for aesthetics, but for peace, longevity, and sanity. And when life slows down when you’re out of a job, social life disappears, and money suddenly needs to stretch, this mindset stops...
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MOVE: How Movement, Routine & Community Are Saving My Mental Health
This episode is more for me than for you. It’s a reminder to shed old skin, break mental blocks, and show up as the person you’re trying to become — even when you’re unemployed, stuck, anxious, or exhausted. Sometimes the biggest shifts in life aren’t external at all; they’re mental shifts. Who…
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The 4B Movement Explained: No Marriage, No Dating, No Sex — And Why It Matters in India
In this episode, I unpack the 4B Movement — a feminist movement started by South Korean women that rejects marriage, childbirth, dating, and sex with men — and why it suddenly feels painfully relevant for Indian women today. After incidents like the Gwalior wall-art vandalism, where even painted...
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Everyone Has a Podcast Now: When Conversations Became Content, Clout & Cameras
In this episode, I talk about how podcasting has shifted from being about real conversations to becoming a PR exercise, an ego flex, and an image-building machine. From overproduced video podcasts with multiple cameras to loud voices dominating the mic, the focus seems less on logic or insight…
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Who I Became in Love: Lessons From a Safe Relationship
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I reflect on a past relationship and the version of myself that emerged within a safe, creative, and emotionally validating space. This is not a breakup story, but a conversation about personal growth, love, vulnerability, and how relationships can shape...
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Feeling Trapped at Home: Identity, Fear & Finding My Voice
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I talk about feeling trapped inside familiar spaces, questioning identity, and the fear that comes with speaking freely as a woman from a conservative background. This conversation explores freedom of expression, community, feminism, education, and how power...
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Instagram Hype vs Reality: A Disappointing Indian Rom-Com Book
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I share an honest review of a viral Indian romance book Red Flags and Rishtas by Radhika Agrawal, that gained massive popularity on Instagram and BookTube. Expect a critical conversation about shallow writing, lack of character depth, missing romance and comedy,...
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Letting Go, Career Lulls & Starting Over in 2026
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I reflect on nostalgia, career uncertainty, and the quiet emotional shifts that come with entering a new year. From reminiscing about past relationships and career dreams to navigating unemployment, family health challenges, and returning home, this episode...
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Best Documentaries I Watched in 2025 (And Why I’m Hooked)
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I talk about how documentaries became a major part of my life in 2025 and why I’m completely hooked on them. From true crime and history to war photography and cult documentaries, I share the films and series that shaped my perspective—including Wild Wild…
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Healing, Boundaries & Personal Growth: My 2026 Reset
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I reflect on people-pleasing, patriarchy, breakups, and the fear of speaking openly as a woman online. Recorded at the end of 2025 and shared in early 2026, this episode explores how changing perspectives, social media pressure, family expectations, and past...
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Growing a Podcast Slowly While Navigating Mental Health & Burnout
In this honest episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I talk about mental health medication, low libido, aging sex drives, creator burnout, and the pressure to constantly show up online. From setting boundaries around podcast growth to sharing unfiltered thoughts on relationships, validation, and personal...
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Rejected Again: 10 Job Applications That Went Nowhere (And My Unfiltered Thoughts)
Ever feel like job hunting is just modern-day begging? Same. In this brutally honest episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I take you through 10 real job rejections I’ve faced — from Unilever to UpGrad to Pinkvilla — and spill all the behind-the-scenes drama that no one talks about. Expect: Rejection letters...
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Confessions, Crushes & Chaos
From Emma Chamberlain to emotional breakdowns, dating disasters to dreams of Birkin bags — this episode is a wild, unfiltered ride through the messy reality of being a millennial woman in her 30s. Host Aditi spills on mental health, social media fatigue, body image struggles, family pressure, and...
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Is Love Ever Truly Free?
What is love, really? and why does it always seem to come with conditions? In this deeply introspective episode, we’re unpacking the emotional, cultural, and even primal layers of love. From age and gender to caste and community, we explore why falling in love isn’t always as simple — or free —…
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Motivation Is Overrated: Why You’re Still Stuck After 100 YouTube Videos
If you’re sick of self-help content that promises transformation in 5 steps or less — same. In this brutally honest episode of Kai Pan Aditi, your overthinking bestie Aditi gets real about burnout, motivation fatigue, and the toxic cycle of productivity porn that keeps us stuck. Why do we binge...
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Life in between #13- Getting Laid at 32
Sex is not like porn — and no one warned us. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Aditi dives deep into the unspoken truths around sex, intimacy, and everything that happens in between. From body complexities to emotional entanglements, awkward moments to communication breakthroughs — this is the...
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My 2024 Obsessions: Best Movies, TV Shows, Podcasts & Creators I Loved
Today I’m sharing my ultimate 2024 favourites — from the creators who inspire me (hi, Mai Pham 💼, Linh Truong 🎨, Amber Scholl 💅) to the podcasts that kept me going (true crime, motivation, and more), and everything I loved in pop culture this year: ✨ TV Shows & Movies I Binged 🧠 Podcasts that...
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Met Gala 2025: Shah Rukh, Diljit, Priyanka & The Politics Behind the Fashion
This Met Gala 2025 recap has it all—drama, fashion, and power plays. From Shah Rukh Khan’s controversial debut and Diljit Dosanjh’s dashing turbaned moment, to Priyanka Chopra’s emerald-studded slay and Mona Patel’s robotic companion—this episode breaks down who wore what and why it matters. We...
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Why Did Sabyasachi Choose Shah Rukh Khan?
Exploring SRK’s global impact, soft power, and what his appearance truly means for India. Shah Rukh Khan just made his Met Gala debut—and it’s not just about the clothes. In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I dive into why SRK was chosen, the cultural and political significance of his presence, and...
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Life in between #12: They let me go, I Went to Dubai, and My Love Life is a Mess—Let’s Talk!
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I dive into the messy, undefined territory of relationships—when it’s not quite love, but not just a situationship either. From losing my passion for podcasting after joining a podcasting company to navigating the reality of getting fired, manifesting unexpected...
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Desperately Craving a Hug: A Candid Reflection on Loneliness and Physical Touch
In this heartfelt episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I unpack an intense and sudden need for a hug—a good, meaningful one filled with love, sympathy, or even pity. From texting my girlfriend for comfort to an awkward offer from my recent crush (which I declined), this experience left me questioning the...
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I'm Angry Right Now? A Raw and Honest Rant
In this candid and unfiltered episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I dive deep into the whirlwind of anger that has consumed me lately. From personal frustrations like flaky scalps, rejection, and self-sabotage to larger existential crises like global warming, societal expectations, and world conflicts, I…
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Cuffing Season in India: Does It Work Here Too?
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, we dive into the concept of cuffing season—a time when winter brings out the urge for cozy companionship and short-term relationships. From its timeline (October to Valentine’s Day) to its quirky parallels with Indian wedding season, Aditi shares her hilarious,...
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Hot Traits in Men: What Really Makes a Man Stand Out
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, Aditi dives into the unique traits that make a man truly attractive. From the unexpected charm of reading a newspaper to the sophistication of wearing an old-school watch, Aditi explores the characteristics that create that "X-factor." She opens up about her own...
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Life in between #11: My First Kiss at 31
In this October edition of "Kai Pan Aditi," Aditi shares the highs, lows, and funny moments of navigating life as an introverted Mumbaikar. From Diwali celebrations, first kisses, and flings to societal pressures and self-discovery, this episode captures everything from chivalry to introspective...
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Why Do Women Over-Apologize?
In this episode of "Kai Pan Aditi," we dive into why women tend to over-apologize, often for things that aren’t even their fault. From social conditioning to fear of confrontation, we explore the reasons behind this habit and discuss how we can start owning our space without unnecessary…
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Gratitude Over Gucci
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, Aditi shares a transformative experience that unfolded during an ordinary day at her new job in Bandra. While strolling through the vibrant streets, she stumbled upon a Nykaa pop-up event for Huda Beauty. Surrounded by glamorous influencers, Aditi was struck by...
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‘Corporate Slave’: A Candid Rant
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, Aditi dives into a term that she absolutely loathes — "Corporate Slavery." Triggered by a recent dating app conversation, she unpacks why labeling yourself a "corporate slave" is both toxic and self-defeating. Aditi argues that if you truly hate your job, it’s up...
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Tongues and Bones
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, I dive into a fun and reflective conversation about the miraculous design of the human body. From how our tongue senses flavors to the protective role of our rib-cage and knee joints, it’s fascinating to see how every detail serves a purpose. Plus, I share…
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Life in between #10: Mental Health, Relationships, and Big Life Changes
In this episode of Life in Between, I’m back after an unplanned break with a lot to unpack. From the heartbreaking Kolkata incident that hit me hard, to mental health updates, dating struggles, and even my new phone purchase – August has been intense! Buckle up, because this one’s going to be a...
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Life in-between 9: Celebrity Gossip, Olympics, and Mental Health
In this final episode of Kai Pan Aditi for the month of July, Aditi reflects on the challenges of daily podcasting and the burnout that comes with it. From personal struggles with mental health to navigating career gaps in India, she shares her candid experiences. The episode also delves into the...
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Pink for Girls, Blue for Boys.. why?
In this episode of Kai Pan Aditi, we delve into the fascinating history behind the gender-specific associations of pink and blue. Discover how societal norms and marketing trends flipped the script on color preferences from the early 20th century to today. We'll explore why pink was once…
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Career Gaps: Challenges, Benefits, and Breaking Biases
In this episode of "Kai Pan Aditi," Aditi dives into the often misunderstood concept of career gaps, especially within the Indian context. Reflecting on personal experiences and societal attitudes, Aditi challenges the biases against career breaks and highlights the unexpected benefits they can...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
When my mom asked me in Gujarati, what do you want to eat, I told her anything(kai pan). Recorded on phone from the comfort of my bed, I talk at length about whatever is on my mind. I do talk about kai pan(anything) through out the episodes as we progress. Sometimes it's arrange marriage, sometimes dating in and relationship in Mumbai, sometimes a random story from 5 years ago, sometimes I share my favorite products and experiences, and sometimes nothing at all. You never know what you might get into, but that’s what keeps it interesting. New episodes every Sunday, 11:11am Love, Aditi Katbamna
HOSTED BY
Aditi Katbamna
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When my mom asked me in Gujarati, what do you want to eat, I told her anything(kai pan). Recorded on phone from the comfort of my bed, I talk at length about whatever is on my mind. I do talk about kai pan(anything) through out the episodes as we progress. Sometimes it's arrange marriage, sometimes...
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