Chai Break

Desi moms in South Asian culture all have a few famous lines in common, which have been used as a weapon in parenting for eons. Rema and I look back at our own experiences and some of the most frequently used lines. We also reflect on how they do have an impact in shaping us as adults, cue the show "Never Have I Ever" - we talk about Nalini Vishwakumar and Devi's relationship, which is much like our own.

https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2021/11/23/are-we-our-moms/

In this episode we talk about body positivity and the impact of body shaming on individuals. We dive deep into our own personal journeys growing up in India and how casual commentary from friends and family can have a lifelong negative impact on your confidence and how you look at yourself. We end the episode with 6 key things you can do to start loving yourself today.

Read more on the blog: https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2021/11/18/body-positivity/

Long before turmeric lattes and supplements ever became a thing, our grandmothers and their grandmothers have been using spices to enhance the flavor of food as well their medicinal properties.

Head to our blog for the recipes mentioned in the episode and one BONUS TIP! https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2021/09/07/spices-from-our-grandmothers-kitchen/

In this episode of Chai Break we explore "Self Love" in the context of our growing up years in India. Was it even a thing back then? What it means to love yourself and what are some self-love rituals you can include in your daily life. Do you have a ritual you'd like to share with us? Write to us at [email protected]

Head to our website to read our blog post about Self Love and leave us your thoughts and comments!

https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2021/08/23/self-love/

Growing up in India, we experienced colorism on an everyday basis. In this episode we explore the roots of colorism and how it came about to becoming such a deep-rooted issue that has been unfortunately passed down from many generations. We also look to the beauty industry that has played a huge part in further solidifying this love-hate relationship with our skin tone.

The 2020 global pandemic brought everything we knew as a normal life to a screeching halt. Looking back, the biggest positive that came out of it was, time. Time with ourselves, our families and time to just stop and really question if we are living our life with true purpose and meaning. We reflect on what has happened and what practices we're taking forward with us into our post pandemic life.

Episode notes: https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2020/09/06/spiritual-personal-growth-during-a-pandemic/

Are you an immigrant? Did you move to a different country later in life? Then give ChaiBreak Podcast a listen!

This is the story of Shwetha & Rema, 2 Indian immigrants who moved to USA more than a decade ago and how they navigated everything from culture, career and conversations, to becoming the confident women they are today.

For more about us and the podcast, visit our website

https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2020/08/29/hello-namaste-welcome-to-chai-break/

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