Third Culture Heart

In this episode, I start with something light but very real - my “weather FOMO” and the pressure I feel to make perfect use of good days. But it quickly opens up into something deeper: my relationship with emotions and intuition.I talk about how disconnected I used to be from both; how I was taught to ignore what I felt and override my inner voice in the name of being “practical” or “logical.” And what it’s been like slowly coming back to myself: learning to name my emotions, sit with them, and rebuild trust in that quiet inner knowing we often dismiss as fear.This is a reflection on unlearning emotional suppression, reconnecting with intuition, and learning to actually listen inward again.

In this episode, I talk about what sense of home and belonging looks like for expats. I also talk about something many of us grew up with but rarely unpack: body shaming in South Asian culture.From childhood comments that stick with you, to the pressure around beauty, weight, and marriage potential, I reflect on how these ideas that are passed down and normalized.I also share my own experiences growing up, and what it’s been like unlearning these patterns with more compassion for others and also for myself.At its core, this episode is about pausing to question the voices in our heads, and choosing, slowly and intentionally to unlearn so we can break the cycle.

In this first episode, I will be sharing a brief intro about myself 👋🏻 I will also be sharing something I’ve been learning the hard way; that emotions don’t come one at a time. You can feel grateful and lost. Loved and lonely. Happy and still… a little sad. We’re so used to labeling feelings as “good” or “bad” that we end up fighting parts of ourselves instead of understanding them. This episode is about giving yourself permission to feel it all; without guilt, without confusion, and without trying to fix it. We will also do a fun visualization exercise to really understand this concept. So, if you’ve ever felt like your emotions don’t make sense… this one’s for you! Google Form Link for Feedback: https://forms.gle/Ak9MmNbUQ6KwVbEj8