Curiosity & Chill

Part 2 of our Centering episode. If you haven't listened to Part 1, do that first! 

We chased something we really wanted… and everything kept going wrong.

At what point do you stop and ask ....
is this just part of the process, or a sign to pause?

This episode is about effort, timing, and the uncomfortable moment when something just isn’t working. Should you keep working at what you want? Isn't that the message the world tells us, or should the things you work towards come together seamlessly? 

Tap in, get curious, and stay chill while we figure it out together.

In this 2 part episode of Curiosity & Chill, Shayenda and Nero get real about mental health, creative triggers, and the pressure to “get it right.” From pottery mishaps to emotional flashbacks, they unpack how creativity can surface old wounds and why that’s not a bad thing.

They dive into self-doubt, boundaries, burnout, relationships that feel “seamless” (until they’re not), and the fine line between persistence and knowing when to let go. It’s honest, reflective, and a reminder that growth isn’t always polished... sometimes it’s messy clay spinning on a wheel.

Tap in, get curious, and stay chill while we figure it out together.

This week’s episode is a long and vulnerable one. 

We’re talking phantom breakups. That heavy, breakup-level sadness… over something that didn’t technically end. The kind of low that sneaks up on you and makes you question everything.

We unpack when to let yourself feel it versus when it’s time to call in real support, reflect on how much we’ve changed since 2016, and admit the ways we’ve completely mis-bucketed people, including ourselves. From unexpected soulful connections to the fork-in-the-road moments that quietly change our lives, this one felt tender.

We close on inherited limits, parental ceilings, and breaking free from narratives that were never ours to carry.

In this episode of C&C, we sit down for a catch-up that turns into a reflection on the cost of convenience. We talk about the quiet tug of war between loving a product, trusting reviews, and staying aware of the role our spending plays in the bigger picture. 

2026 is unfolding at a slower more intentional pace. This episode is less about having answers and more about noticing the questions we're learning to ask. 

In this episode of Curiosity & Chill, we get into the real side of weddings beyond the aesthetics and Instagram moments. A true ick moment when a vendor had the audacity to send the most unhinged quote. 

We talk about sticker shock in wedding planning, the pressure to make fast (and expensive) decisions, and how bachelorettes and big celebrations can quietly turn into stress tests for friendships. From unrealistic expectations to people-pleasing “why did I say yes?” moments, we unpack how money, milestones, and timing can bring out the best and worst in people.

Funny, honest, and painfully relatable if you’ve ever been in a wedding party, planned a big event, or felt stretched trying to show up for everyone.

We're back from the holidays! Still untangling family time, split schedules, and why this season felt… different.

In “Am I Happy,” we're reflecting on a quieter holiday, shifting traditions, and the emotional weight that sneaks in when you’re trying to be everywhere at once. As we look back on 2025 and ease into a new year, we pause on one simple nightly question a friend lives by: Am I happy?

An honest reflective reset for anyone figuring out what they want for this year while taking a moment to look back on all that happened in the last one.

Here's to 2026! 

This week on Curiosity & Chill, we’re doing what any emotionally mature podcast does at the end of its first year: taking a walk down memory lane.

In our final episode of the 2025 season, we rewind to our very first (and very un-airable) recording—the one where we sounded like two people defending a thesis and briefly wondered if we’d made a huge mistake.

From overthinking every word and nearly abandoning ship, to finding our voice and actually enjoying the chaos, we walk through how this podcast has evolved in real time.

We reflect on staying true to our values, from our first episode on friendship (including the critical question of who we’d call to help hide a body 👀) to the conversations that surprised and changed us. We share our favourite episodes, our aha moments, and how this show has quietly shaped our lives.

And of course, we talk dreams and goals for the 2026 season.

Thanks for being part of year one of Curiosity & Chill. 💛 Happy holidays, stay safe, and we’ll see you in the new year!

This week on Curiosity & Chill, it feels like we're doing our unofficial end-of-year performance review… but for our lives. One of us is staring down a milestone birthday and realizing they always assumed they’d have a partner by now. 

Together, we unpack the weird tenderness of growing older, letting go of timelines we swore we’d meet, and the self-induced pressures we place on ourselves. 

And because the year is wrapping up, we get into intentions: the words, vibes, and delusional optimism we’re carrying into next year. One of us already knows their word for next year and we're reminded that life and opportunities are a blend of luck & effort.

This one’s funny, tender, and a little existential as we coast toward year’s end. Don’t worry, there’s one more episode dropping before we officially wrap our first year of C&C and step into the 2026 season!

This week on Curiosity & Chill, we finally hear about the long-awaited trip back to the homeland. S's first time in Sri Lanka, filled with joy, nostalgia, and the ultimate challenge: travelling with her mother.

Did she kill her mom? Did her mom kill her? Or did they accidentally film the pilot for Survivor: Mother–Daughter Edition? Tune in to hear who made it out… spiritually, mentally, and physically intact.

We also get into the weirdness of tourism. How irritating it is to see it happening in your country, while fully admitting we’ve all been annoying tourists elsewhere. It’s giving hypocrisy, but make it self-aware. Plus, we chat about what it means to grow up in Toronto with a massive diaspora community, the privilege of returning “home” without the culture shock, and the big question: is home a place, a feeling, or just wherever your people are?

While one of us was out gallivanting the world, the other finally has actual wedding updates. Yes, real ones. We’re just as confused and delighted as you are.

This week on Curiosity and Chill, we were inspired by ShxtsNGigs and asked each other some random questions, starting with, “Do you consider me your best friend?” What followed was pure chaos: laughs, nostalgia, side-eyes, and a few “what were we thinking?” moments. From dumb decisions to near disasters, we unpack it all with equal parts judgment and love for our younger selves.

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