In Part 2, we move beyond the myths and into the real conversation South Asian women were rarely allowed to have growing up.

With a doctor’s perspective, we unpack how women’s health was handled in immigrant households. From period stigma and skipped sex education to pain being dismissed and mental health being minimized, we talk through how medical understanding has evolved around fertility and hormonal health, and why Brown women are still often overlooked in healthcare spaces.

We also tackle the “healthy Brown girl” problem: food as love, body image pressure, guilt around wellness choices, and the tension between cultural expectations and actual health. To close, we break down modern wellness trends through a science-first lens, separating what’s helpful from what’s overhyped.

This episode is about unlearning, reframing, and finally asking better questions about our bodies.

No context. No explanations. Just takes.
In this episode, we’re breaking down our personal ins and outs for 2026: habits, mindsets, routines, and Desi-specific dynamics we want more of and less of. This is not a self-improvement episode or a rulebook. It’s just honest opinions, hot takes, and a little disagreement.

Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t. No pressure energy only.

Mental health was never really part of the conversation growing up in Desi immigrant households. In this episode, we sit down with a therapist to unpack how cultural expectations, generational trauma, and the pressure to “be strong” shaped how Desi girls and guys learned to cope...or didn’t.

We talk about what mental health looked like growing up, why feelings were often dismissed, and how silence became the norm in many households. This episode focuses on understanding where those patterns came from and why so many of us are only now learning how to name our emotions as adults.

An honest, reflective conversation for anyone raised between cultures and still unlearning what they were taught about strength, emotions, and mental health.

Cold water did not cause that. Haldi cannot cure everything. And yogurt at night is not the villain we were raised to believe it is.

In Part 1 of our Desi health series we are joined by our first ever doctor guest to break down the Desi health myths we all grew up hearing. From food fears to body rules passed down by aunties and WhatsApp forwards.

We separate fact from fiction talk about where these beliefs came from and share what science actually says. All with honesty humor and zero shame.

If you have ever been told don’t do that it is bad for you without an explanation this episode is for you.

Stay tuned for Part 2 where we dive deeper into women’s health and modern wellness.

In this episode, Nafisa and Mariya dive into the hilarious, painfully relatable world of Desi girl icks: from chaotic rishtha bios to Frappuccino-ordering men, astrology-obsessed friends, cultural cringe moments, and all the unspoken Desi fashion crimes we’ve all seen (and committed). Get ready to laugh, feel called out, and call out your friends too.

This week on Brown Girl Broadcast, we’re diving into the chaotic, hilarious, and heart-shaping “firsts” every Desi girl knows too well. From sneaking out for the first time (and thinking we were criminal masterminds), to hiding our first crushes like state secrets, to navigating our first big “adulting” moments.

We talk about lunchbox culture shocks, auntie interrogations, awkward makeup phases, the guilt and freedom of moving out, and the moment we realized we’re living between two worlds. It’s funny, it’s reflective, it’s painfully relatable, and it’s a love letter to every brown girl who’s ever tried to balance Desi expectations with their own voice.

Send us your own chaotic firsts… we might read them in a future episode!

Whether it’s Hinge or Bumble BFF, let’s be real, we’re all just out here swiping for connection. 

In this episode, we’re diving into the two sides of modern dating: romantic and friend dating. From cringey app bios to awkward first hangs, we’re unpacking how finding “your person” in your 20s isn’t as simple as it looks.

We’ll compare what it’s like to date for love versus for friendship: the ghosting, the small talk, the butterflies. We also play a fun game of First Date, Second Date, or Beyond to see where things really cross the line. 

Our first-ever guests are in the studio — and they’re bringing the male perspective with them.

In this episode, we’re “building” the perfect Brown Girl from looks to life skills… and then breaking down how those expectations actually hold up once you’re in a real relationship. From chai-making stereotypes to emotional maturity glow-ups, nothing’s off-limits.

Expect unfiltered guy takes, cultural double standards, and some hilarious reality checks as we unpack what men say they want versus what actually matters.

Tune in for:

• How the “dream girl” checklist changes in real life

• Red flags, green flags, and double standards

• Desi dating myths that need to go

• The ultimate Build-A-Brown-Girl lightning round — featuring our two guests

This week, we’re turning up the heat with our spiciest Desi Hot Takes. The opinions you’d never dare to say at a family dinner. From calling out overrated foods (yes, we said it 👀) to questioning Desi dating norms, weddings, and everything in between, we’re diving headfirst into the things everyone’s thinking but no one wants to admit.

Expect laughter, light chaos, and maybe a little controversy as we share our unfiltered thoughts on what it really means to grow up Desi in 2025. No topic is off-limits, just vibes, honesty, and a sprinkle of masala.

Weddings are supposed to be magical — but when you add Desi families, endless opinions, and a guest list that multiplies overnight, things get real chaotic, real fast.

In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of Nafisa’s wedding journey — from Pinterest board dreams to navigating family drama, cultural expectations, and the inevitable clash of traditions. We’ll share the highs, the meltdowns, and the moments that made it all worth it, including the unforgettable story of an uninvited neighbor who showed up ready to party.