Something to Say

If you have dated at all, you have most likely ended up in a "situationship" at some point. I know I did - and I actually loved it. I don't know if it was because I was "the problem" or my particular situation was just very ideal but I learned a great deal about myself and what the final push was to figure out what it was I wanted out of a romantic partnership. This episode covers my particular situationship and how it taught me so much about myself. I am not saying to "go pursue a situationship" but if you have been in one or maybe are in one, find the lessons in that! Have you had a situationship you actually enjoyed?

Just 2 single gals in their mid 30s talking around the "grief" of the life we thought we'd have by now. Except we're not THAT sad about it!Vaidehi Patel (@lifeofvaidehi) is the host of "Chai and Chemistry" on the Single to Shaadi Podcast Network and we've podcasted together before. It's been a year since we have come to know about each other and we touch on how podcasting has been therapeutic and almost helped us find our peace in our singledom. That doesn't mean we WANT to be single - but we are in agreement that while it has felt tough, the waiting has not been wasted. We live full lives and know there's another life we want that is just down the road. Ready when the timing aligns. If you're single and have ever felt like this - give us a listen! 

This episode is for the ones who have a hard time believing. It could be related to anything...love, career, sense of self. It's really easy to SAY you believe that you deserve the best. But when the best comes to you, are you able to accept it? Or do you end up doubting it?While I have learned to believe in myself better than before, the old doubts always creep back in. "What if it never happens?""That was too easy - there must be a catch." "When will this end? It never lasts." There's too much noise that tells us what we should believe, but I encourage you to sit and figure out what you hear from yourself. To figure out WHY you want those things, and assess the level they are reasonable. Then stand firm! Believing is Believing.

Do you ever wish you had all the answers to what you needed to do for your life? Or maybe why you are the way you are?Over the years I've become a fan of astrology since it has helped me figure out what kinds of things I can expect for my life. Especially when I feel like I'm "doing all the right things" otherwise. Recently I've discovered human Design and how that can also help me understand my best self so I can really listen to my body and what I need to do to feel internally nourished by my actions. My conversation with Pooja and Julie was so informative on both topics and I really look forward to seeing what you learn too!PAiNT'd profile coming soon!!Human Design with Pooja BhatnagarInstagram: @poojbhatnagarTikTok: @lifeofpooj Vedic Astrology with Julie [email protected]@_Paintd  www.theancientblueprint.com

WE. LOVE. GROWTH. I do not wish I was any younger than I am today because of the kinds of growth I have faced that makes me a better version of myself today, than I was yesterday. In this episode I go into various areas of growth: friendships, family, and romantic. We even have a special gust chiming in to cover an element I don't have experience of!If you're feeling stuck in any sort of relationship where the folks around you simply cannot understand you, I hope all I have to say here helps you find some peace.

We have THE Aparna Shewakramani on the pod! We definitely talk about Indian Matchmaking and how she is depicted as 'unlikable' for having standards and how having standards are not flaws. My conversation with her was absolutely wonderful and she is such a kind person who reads you in the best of ways. I admit I was a little nervous and she totally put me at ease. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

We're starting off strong. Talking about Judgement. As a South Asian, we affectionately call the other women our mom's generation, Aunty. They hold the trophy of being known to say the quiet judgements out loud. However, the truth is we ALL judge. Each other, ourselves and everything around us. In this episode I talk about the ways I AM a judgey aunty, how I have handled judgement and how being judged has changed the way I think about it all. 

First recorded episode as an intro to this NEW endeavor called "Something to Say."A bit about why and how it came to me.