We're talking about worry, stress and anxiety today. Not as a buzzword, not as a diagnosis, but as something that shows up in real life, in real bodies, at every stage of life.This episode is personal. We're sharing our experiences, the research we've learned, and the tools that have helped — or that we're still figuring out. And a quick note — we're not doctors. This is not medical advice. It's conversation, awareness, and community.Talking about anxiety is not an act of weakness. And anxiety doesn't look the same for everyone. It shows up differently in different people, at different stages of life. There's no single 'right way' to experience it, and there's no one right way to manage it.Recovery isn't linear. Some days feel better, some days don't. And that's okay. What really matters is support — whether that's family, friends, community, or professional help. We shared our experiences today because we hope it helped someone feel just a little less alone. If this episode resonated with you, or reminded you of someone you care about, please share it with them.Hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for being part of our community, where we recognize and learn from every personality. We’ll see you next time with more relatable and inspiring stories on Chocolate and Spice Talk.We’d love to hear from you too! Send us a note at [email protected], or message us on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. We’d love to include your voice in a future episode. 🎧 You can listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our site: 🌐 chocolateandspicetalk.com 📬 Email us at [email protected] next time—take care. We’ll be right here, checking in.Neha & Nidhi

Most people don’t fail at their goals because they lack discipline. They fail because the goals were never aligned with who they actually are… or the life they’re actually living. Every January, we’re told to aim higher, do more, fix ourselves faster. But what if the real work isn’t about dramatic resolutions—what if it’s about quieter, smaller, more honest changes we can actually sustain?Today, we're not here to give you another productivity system or tell you the ‘right’ way to do goal setting. Instead, we’re going to talk about intention over pressure, identity over outcomes, and why the small, unglamorous work might matter more than the big transformations we see online. So grab your coffee or tea and let’s get real about what intentional living actually looks like when life isn’t perfectly curated.Hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for being part of our community, where we recognize and learn from every personality. We’ll see you next time with more relatable and inspiring stories on Chocolate and Spice Talk.We’d love to hear from you too! Send us a note at [email protected], or message us on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. We’d love to include your voice in a future episode. 🎧 You can listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our site: 🌐 chocolateandspicetalk.com 📬 Email us at [email protected] next time—take care. We’ll be right here, checking in.Neha & Nidhi

It’s Holiday season and gift giving has begun. If you’re struggling with gift giving or need new ideas on gifts, this episode is for you. It’s all about what you could give to different age groups, different relationships and at different times of the year.What does gift giving mean? Is it all about physical gifts only or can we also give experiences as gifts? We have been big on experiences, and will be sharing how we plan that and how we make sure the receiver really appreciates it. So get ready with your ribbons and wrapping papers, and we’ll plan gifts for our loved ones. Our gift guide with links and ideas are also available on our website www.chocolateandspicetalk.comHope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for being part of our community, where we recognize and learn from every personality. We’ll see you next time with more relatable and inspiring stories on Chocolate and Spice Talk.We’d love to hear from you too! Send us a note at [email protected], or message us on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. We’d love to include your voice in a future episode. 🎧 You can listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our site: 🌐 chocolateandspicetalk.com 📬 Email us at [email protected] next time—take care. We’ll be right here, checking in.Neha & Nidhi

If you’ve ever struggled with eating out, alcohol, or knowing how to handle food pressure — this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about something that shows up at every holiday dinner, work trip, party, and family gathering: food, alcohol, and the boundaries we set to feel good in our bodies.Both of us have completely changed the way they eat and drink over the years. Meanwhile, the world still revolves around happy hours, dessert tables, buffets, and bottomless everything.So today, we’re diving into how to navigate events where alcohol is the centerpiece… how to handle holiday and family food pressure… how to travel without losing your routine… and how to create boundaries that actually feel empowering.We’re coming at this from two very different perspectives: Nidhi used to love drinking socially and now barely enjoys it — and Neha never drank at all and had to learn how to exist in rooms where everyone assumes she will.If you want to drink less, eat more mindfully, or simply enjoy gatherings without feeling terrible afterward — this episode is for you.Hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for being part of our community, where we recognize and learn from every personality. We’ll see you next time with more relatable and inspiring stories on Chocolate and Spice Talk.We’d love to hear from you too! Send us a note at [email protected], or message us on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. We’d love to include your voice in a future episode. 🎧 You can listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our site: 🌐 chocolateandspicetalk.com 📬 Email us at [email protected] next time—take care. We’ll be right here, checking in.Neha & Nidhi

If you’re interested in starting your own thing, business, venture – anything – you have to listen to this episode. We are joined by Shipra Singh, who, along with her business partner, founded the company, Sustainable Love, a visionary company that sells sustainable goods and is all about purpose and impact. There is so much goodness in this show, so much inspiration and so many tips that apply to all areas of life.We’re diving deep into Shipra’s journey — how a simple idea between two friends turned into a real company, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and how she balances it all with family life. So grab your favorite beverage and settle in for an honest, inspiring conversation about sustainable entrepreneurship, motherhood, and making a difference.Sustainable Love isn’t just about beautiful, eco-friendly products—it’s about lifting women up and making sustainability affordable and accessible. Every handcrafted bag, basket, and home accessory tells a story of empowerment, connecting skilled women artisans in India with conscious consumers in the U.S. You can reach out and learn more about this at their IG page sustainablelove2024 and website www.sustainablelove.net Hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for being part of our community, where we recognize and learn from every personality. We’ll see you next time with more relatable and inspiring stories on Chocolate and Spice Talk.We’d love to hear from you too! Send us a note at [email protected], or message us on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. We’d love to include your voice in a future episode. 🎧 You can listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our site: 🌐 chocolateandspicetalk.com 📬 Email us at [email protected] next time—take care. We’ll be right here, checking in.Neha & Nidhi

We're diving into fitness, workout, and what it really means to build strength in our lives. In this episode, we’re not talking about the typical gym montage — the counting reps, the lifting heavier, or chasing that “ideal” body. We’re talking about what health really means, what strength really looks like — and how that definition changes for everyone.We’re not fitness coaches or experts — we’re just two women sharing what’s worked for us, how our relationship with fitness has evolved from our twenties to now, and how it connects to things like aging, changing body types, and even hormones. It’s about listening to your body, honoring where you are, and finding what truly feels good — physically and mentally.

So join us as we unpack all of it — from workouts and wellness to discipline, aging, and self-esteem — on our new episode of Chocolate & Spice Talk.Hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for being part of our community, where we recognize and learn from every personality. We’ll see you next time with more relatable and inspiring stories on Chocolate and Spice Talk.We’d love to hear from you too! Send us a note at [email protected], or message us on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. We’d love to include your voice in a future episode. 🎧 You can listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our site: 🌐 chocolateandspicetalk.com 📬 Email us at [email protected] next time—take care. We’ll be right here, checking in.Neha & Nidhi

Today we’re diving into something deeply personal — spirituality. It’s one of those words that can mean so many different things depending on who you ask. We’re not here to preach or define religion or spirituality for anyone. We’re here to share what it means to us — two sisters who grew up in a traditional Indian home, and who are now trying to figure out what existence and spirituality means to us. We like to think of spirituality as owning your own experience. It’s that personal connection, that sense of something bigger, that doesn’t need a rulebook or a ritual to exist.Hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for being part of our community, where we recognize and learn from every personality. We’ll see you next time with more relatable and inspiring stories on Chocolate and Spice Talk.We’d love to hear from you too! Send us a note at [email protected], or message us on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. We’d love to include your voice in a future episode. 🎧 You can listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our site: 🌐 chocolateandspicetalk.com 📬 Email us at [email protected] next time—take care. We’ll be right here, checking in.Neha & Nidhi

This week we're talking about motherhood, identity, and raising kids between cultures — all the beautiful, messy, and transformative parts of it. And we’re getting thoughtful and spicy about what this means. We’re joined by our dear friend Shilpi Pathak, who wears so many hats — corporate leader, creative soul, and mom raising her son in the U.S. while staying deeply rooted in her Indian heritage. We dive into everything — different parenting styles, cultural upbringing, working pressures, and how motherhood reshapes who we are. It’s the kind of chat that reminds you you’re not alone — we’re all figuring it out, one day, one story at a time.Hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for being part of our community, where we recognize and learn from every personality. We’ll see you next time with more relatable and inspiring stories on Chocolate and Spice Talk.We’d love to hear from you too! Send us a note at [email protected], or message us on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. We’d love to include your voice in a future episode. 🎧 You can listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our site: 🌐 chocolateandspicetalk.com 📬 Email us at [email protected] next time—take care. We’ll be right here, checking in.Neha & Nidhi

We share everything on Diwali — what Diwali means, how we celebrated growing up in India, how we celebrate now in America, what we’re teaching our kids, and even the things we really miss about Diwali back in India.After moving to the US, we (Neha and Nidhi) had a very different experience of what they missed about Diwali and how we celebrate it. But what’s common is that we both have learned to celebrate it in a completely new way — building our own traditions from scratch and making new memories.In this episode, we also talk about how we’re teaching our kids the meaning behind the festival, how we bring the community together through Diwali events and gathering. So join us as we take you through the traditions, the memories, and the magic of Diwali — only on Chocolate and Spice Talk.Hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for being part of our community, where we recognize and learn from every personality. We’ll see you next time with more relatable and inspiring stories on Chocolate and Spice Talk.We’d love to hear from you too! Send us a note at [email protected], or message us on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. We’d love to include your voice in a future episode. 🎧 You can listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our site: 🌐 chocolateandspicetalk.com 📬 Email us at [email protected] next time—take care. We’ll be right here, checking in.Neha & Nidhi

Today we’re joined by our wise and wonderful guest, Kelly Bork. Kelly is a very dear friend and someone who has discovered enduring strategies for creating peace and balance in her life. What stands out most is how Kelly has redefined what balance means for her personally, rather than trying to fit into someone else’s definition.In our fast-paced world, finding that sweet spot between productivity and peace can feel impossible. We’re constantly juggling work demands, personal relationships, family responsibilities, and trying to maintain some sense of self in the process. Today’s conversation is all about the real, practical strategies that actually work — not just the Instagram-worthy advice, but the nitty-gritty techniques that help us navigate life with more ease and intention. Kelly's journey toward balance hasn’t been a straight line — and that’s exactly what makes her insights so valuable. Hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for being part of our community. Keep having those important conversations, and we’ll see you next time on Chocolate and Spice Talk.We’d love to hear from you too! Send us a note at [email protected], or message us on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. We’d love to include your voice in a future episode. 🎧 You can listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our site: 🌐 chocolateandspicetalk.com 📬 Email us at [email protected] next time—take care. We’ll be right here, checking in.Neha and Nidhi