Masala Takes

Tis the season for family, joy, and magic, but it's also the season for family drama, broken relationships, trauma, and everything in between. This finale episode includes a record 10 stories including some of reddit's most popular stories from the Holidays. Grab a cup of cocoa, a blanket, and join the final episode in this season of Masala Takes! Thank you so much for supporting this little Maternity leave project. I am truly proud of what I created and I couldn't have done it without your encouragement and support. I will miss creating these so so much.

Grab a snack and join Sri as she talks about all things food! We talk about desi food preferences, racism, bullying, and even eating disorders! We are bringing the masala to Masala Takes!

It's human psychology to be intrigued by what you can't have, or to be curious about a secret. Join host Sri as she shares examples of the Stresissand Effect, and how it can impact our day-to-day lives!

Join host Sri as she shares stories from Reddit and her own experience on Infertility and miscarriages. It's about to get personal!

"Enmeshment" is a psychological phenomenon where two people are emotionally tied to each other in an unhealthy way. Today we'll talk about how this presents in modern mother and son relationships, what signs can you look for, and my spicy take!

Diwali is a celebration of light, and of good over evil, but when family gets together, trouble is often brewing. Today I will be sharing stories from Reddit all about diwali, along with my kaaram Masala take!    

These are real stories from people who had horrific experiences with Multi Level Marketing Companies, also known as affiliate marketing companies. These companies prey on vulnerable individuals, typically women, and people have lost everything!

Multi Level Marketing Companies, also known as affiliate marketing companies are predatory companies that prey on vulnerable individuals, typically women. Let's dig into what these are, signs to look for, and all the red flags. We'll also do a bonus deep dive into "Master Resell Rights"!

Weddings are a big part of Indian Culture, and today I'll put my experience to the test. I will share Reddit Stories related to weddings, and share my opinion on whether these posters are A-holes. 

Attention, time, praise - Isn't this supposed to be a good thing? Today I will be breaking down Love Bombing, an ultimate red flag where people use excessive attention to manipulate or coerce a victim. While it may feel amazing at first, the risks are high, and it's important to know what to look out for. Listen until the end to hear my desi-inspired take on love bombing, and relationships in general.

In this episode I will share Reddit Stories related to different stages of parenting, and my opinion on each of these stories.

Today we'll talk about Representation from the perspective of Maitreyi Ramakrishnan who plays "Devi" in Never Have I Ever. Why is representation important, and does  it still matter? How do we do it right? What does authentic representation look like?

Families are amazing, but they can be complex, especially if you add in factors like inlaws, children, and exes! Join host Sri as she shares her takes on desi(ish) stories from the internet. It's about to get kaaram!

This poster is being forced to cover up in front of her roomates parents, and doesn't want to. Is this roomate an A-Hole? I share my masala take from the perspective of my experience with Indian / Hindu modesty, and how I would percieve this. Is your experience different?

Have you been told to 'cover up' when going to a temple or visiting family? Today I'll dig into the history of Indian Modesty, and my spicy take! Note that this is going to be strictly from my Hindu perspective, and may not represent everyone's South Asian experience. Has your experience with modesty been different?  Let me know I'd love to learn!

Welcome to the first episode of Masala Takes where I will introduce the podcast, talk about the "why" and share two short segments of what you can expect.  1. Deep Dive - The history of Masala Chai 2. Reddit Reactions - Is this brother the A-hole for what he told his sister about her cultural identity? Full Length Video Episodes Available on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCge111u5LWMLoK3GMRffo3w