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Words And Not Much Else
by Astha Prakash
This podcast is just the whims, fancies, memories and stories of an average woman living in India trying to make sense of this thing called existence. Follow me on IG @asthaprakash
Episodes
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Diversity, Community & Finding a Home in Berlin with Kate Jarred
My friend Kate, who's also from a small town in the UK, and I sat down for a really honest chat about why we always wanted to leave our towns, living in Berlin, and how we're both trying to figure out what "home" means. We dove into what diversity and inclusion actually means at workplaces…
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Life in your 30s: Dating, Divorce & Friendship w/ Muskan Sharma
What does urban dating really look like in post-pandemic India? How do you navigate heartbreak, healing, and hope after a divorce? And what role do female friendships play in shaping our lives and identities? In this unfiltered episode, my friend Muskan and I dive deep into the complexities of...
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Teaching in a Remote Village in India w/ Raunaq Singh
We all want that picture perfect life. A fancy job in a fancy office, a big house, a car, a family. Raunaq never wanted any of that. Ever since he was a kid, he knew he didn't have the same ambitions as most people. He liked to travel, write, play musical instruments, and teach kids. One fine…
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Philosophy, Living Abroad & the Mahabharata w/ Adam Raelson
My friend Adam moved to the Czech Republic from the USA 15 years ago. Despite the cloudy weather and European culture shocks, he’s built a beautiful life there. He’s travelled over the world and learned to talk in many tongues. In this episode, we talk about his years living abroad, travelling,...
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Heartbreaks, Travel & Vipassana w/ Shubham Sharma
Have you heard of the Vipassana meditation? It’s one of India’s most ancient mindfulness meditation techniques. But you can’t really do it at home. You need to stay in a special meditation centre, cut all ties from the outside world, and focus completely on what’s happening within. It’s…
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The Story of My Autumn
Over the last few years, I’ve been through a tough time, mentally and emotionally. The pandemic shifted something inside me and made me face all my demons. That led to depression, anxiety and a darkness I’ve never felt before. It also led to breakthroughs, healing and learning how to love myself....
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Moving to Berlin: What We’ve Learnt and Loved So Far
A few months ago my husband and I moved from India to Berlin, Germany and it has been a crazy ride. In this episode, we talk about how it happened, what we’ve learnt, the good and the bad of Berlin, and some shocks and surprises about German culture. Tune in if you’re visiting, moving, or are...
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A Warm Cup of Poetry w/ Rajesh Kumar
Do you love how words written on paper can give you goosebumps? Me too. What is it about poetry that makes people listen, ruminate, cherish and feel? My friend Raj is a fellow writer, poet, and the founder of the Twin City Poetry Club in Hyderabad. I talk to him about the sheer joy and power of...
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Kindness & Empathy: At Work & Beyond w/ Vismaya MN
We all know we’re supposed to be kind. (At least I hope we do!) But have you ever tried to think about what it really means? What does it mean to be kind? How can we be more empathetic? As friends, as leaders, as people? My friend Vismaya and I talk about kindness today: at workplaces and…
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Psychology, Social Media and Seeking Help w/ Shreya Varma
Have you realised how much time we now spend on our phones? I've often wondered about how our dependence on technology is changing us psychologically, and also how the pandemic has forced us to look inwards. In today's episode, my cousin Shreya—a clinical psychologist—and I talk about psychology…
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Becoming a Mom w/ Sakshi Prakash
They say becoming a mother is the single most life-defining moment for a woman. Or is it? In this episode, my sister Sakshi and I dig deep into the struggles and high points of pregnancy, childbirth and understanding what being a mom is all about. If you're a parent, soon-to-be parent, or...
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Why We Write w/ Swathi Sriram
As a creative medium, writing is my favourite. As a tool, it makes us good communicators. As art, it can create joy, wonder and magic. Tune in to our conversation as we talk about the beauty of writing, of experiencing life as writers and poets, of finding your voice and your place in the writing...
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Life as an Immigrant w/ Dean Lobo
Have you ever felt the urge to live in another country? I've always found it fascinating when people rebuild their lives in a completely foreign land, and in a way, rebuild themselves as well. Join my friend Dean Lobo and me as we talk about the stories and experiences of his life as an immigrant...
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This and That w/ Shreya Sridhar, Neha Nambiar and Abira Pathak
We're in the midst of strange times. The kind we'll tell our grandkids about "You kids have it way too easy. You've NO idea how much we struggled." One thing that definitely helps me keep my head above water is reaching out to old friends and talking about how we're living through it. For this...
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The Joys of Being Impulsive w/ Benjie Thomas
My friend Benjie and I have always loved being spontaneous and carpe diem-ing the day every time we've been together. We both believe in grabbing the nowness of moments before they slip away. Him more than me. We're now living in a world that's so unpredictable, it's hard to believe there's a…
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The Art of Healing w/ Neha Nambiar
Do you feel overwhelmed easily? Weighed down by the noisy, complicated world we live in? Yeah, me too. As I do very often, I turned to my friend Neha for some reflection. She joins us today to share her story of how she got out of a dark place and found the strength to live life with renewed…
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Why We Love Stories w/ Laksh Murali
It's said that when reality becomes too complex, stories help give it form. There's so much talk around stories already, it's almost as if they’re running the world. In our episode today, my friend Laksh and I talk about what it is about stories that makes them so interesting and powerful. We…
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A Little Thing Called Love w/ Abira Pathak
Ah, love. How much we want it, how much we pretend we don't, and how little we still know of it. My friend Abira and I know we can't fix the world, but there are still some things we can do to make life just that little bit better. Join us as we talk about the love we share with our parents,...
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The Magic of Music w/ Dhananjay Basrur
They say music is life itself, and we couldn't agree more. Sometimes you meet people who fuel your passion for music even further and help you discover more artists. Meet my friend, DJ. Not only is he a musician himself, but nothing makes him happier than sharing his favourite music with the…
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Growing Up As a Gamer w/ Surya Yerramilli
We've all played games as children, but not all of us keep that spirit alive when we grow up and lead busy lives. In this episode, I talk to my friend Surya about what makes gaming a way of life for him. We discuss our favourite games from the past, and our favourite ones today. Join us as why…
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Life As a Creative Millennial w/ Rahul Premchander
Sometimes friendships blossom in the unlikeliest of places. When you're least expecting it. Those are some of the best ones, aren't they? My friend Rahul and I met at work. But we've never really ever met. Confused? Yeah, me too. Join us as we talk about navigating life as creative professionals…
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Living Alone in 2020 w/ Shreya Sridhar
Oh, to be young, emotional, and alive during a pandemic. This Sunday, I talk to my dear friend Shreya about what has kept her sane as she lives alone in a big city. We also talk about books, writing and the value of friends. Go grab a cup of chai and join us on our couch! Shreya's newsletter:...
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Living As An Empath w/ Ayesha Hanif
We all make friends at various avenues in our lives: school, college, workplaces, social groups. But sometimes, we find pure friendship in unlikely places. Meet Ayesha, my digital pen friend from Pakistan. In this episode, we talk about our countries, cultures, and growing up as people who feel…
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When Your Dad is Your BFF w/ Vignesh Giridharan
Hello and welcome to season 2 of the podcast! Yay! This season, I'll have conversations with some of my closest friends on the planet. The first one features my house partner and life partner Vignesh. We take a deep dive into his relationship with his father, what brought them so close, and what...
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The Creatures We Love
How often do you talk to your parents? And by talking, I mean having real conversations. Over the last few years, my relationship with my parents has grown and changed with age and distance. No matter how many differences you have, it's never too late to begin to get to know the people they…
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An Evening at Lodhi Gardens
I don't think I enjoyed the concept of public parks earlier as much as I do now. Recently, I've discovered a newfound respect for them. I enjoy the peace and quietude of a place so charming and so green. Or maybe I'm just growing old. I recorded the sounds of Lodhi gardens in Delhi last week, and...
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Dear Class Teacher
When you think of your school, what comes to mind? For me, it's mostly white uniforms, stern teachers, scary exams and morning assemblies. We often tend to romanticise our school life, but I associate a lot of if with some not-so-nice memories. This episode is a one-sided conversation between me...
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To The Quiet Ones
Have you ever found yourself in a crowded place wanting to go home and sit in your fluffy pyjamas? Hi, nice to meet you. I relate. This episode is an ode to all the people who always find ways to get out of parties because they had their books, shows and games to get back to. People who can't...
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The Way We Were
I grew up in a small town. I never really loved it. In fact, I kinda hated it. All I wanted to do as a teenager, was to run to a big city. Now that I look back, I see why I couldn’t love it it, and I see why I don’t hate it all that much anymore. Music credits: Track: Someday Artist: Federico...
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Lest We Forget
As humans, our memories are unreliable. They morph and change shape as we grow older and gain more experience. In this episode, I talk about the misinformation effect and everything I don’t want to forget.
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The Sounds From Above
Growing up in the '90s in a joint family in India can be all kinds of crazy. I loved it though. It was mostly because our grandparents were always around, narrating fascinating stories or teaching us something new. My first episode is dedicated to them. In this one, I've tried to talk about their...
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This podcast is just the whims, fancies, memories and stories of an average woman living in India trying to make sense of this thing called existence. Follow me on IG @asthaprakash
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Words And Not Much Else is created and hosted by Astha Prakash.
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