Difficult-ish

Difficult-ish

By Mohuya Khan and Mashnun MunirSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Difficult-ish episodes

  • do we owe everything to our immigrant parents?

    are we spoiled for not giving everything to our immigrant parents like the last generation? do we not have boundaries if we choose to give our money and time to our parents. in this episode, we are going to talk all about what we feel like we owe to our parents and talk about the gratitude vs. guilt aspect, the fine line with sacrificing too much and not enough, and more. this is only just part 1 so stay tuned for the next one!!


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    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/

    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/

    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/

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    51 min
  • surprise, we're engaged!

    it's so very true, your fav cohosts are engaged!! after 3+ years of long distance and being together for almost 5 years, we are so excited to share the story on the surprise proposal, the intense planning that went into it, our different pov's on the week leading up to this engagement, what it feels like to be in the talks of marriage as south asians, and so so much more. this new chapter in our lives mean so much to us so we are so excited to share it with u <3

    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/

    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/

    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    1 hr 3 min
  • how to escape the south asian competitive mindset

    hello hello!! this episode is a part 2 to our recent episode on the roots of the south asian competitive mindset. we've all been there, our parents comparing us to our family and peers, but how do we make sure we don't live our lives with that same way of thinking? in this ep, we go in depth on realistic ways to realize there's enough room at the table, how to spread love and admiration over hate and spite, how to feel successful apart from money and status, and many many more!! lock in

    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/

    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/

    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    55 min
  • toxic south asian traditions that we won't be teaching our kids

    we've all grown up with toxic cultural traditions and mindsets that just are NOT IT. whether it's parents placing earlier curfews on daughters vs. their sons, being told to not go out in the sun because you'll get dark, or even just talking over one another. in this episode, we are going to talk about some of the harmful mindsets that we have unlearned and that we will not be passing onto the next generation. you all had a lot to say in this one so hope u enjoy!!!

    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/

    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/

    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    47 min
  • how to deal with friend breakups | loneliness, self-blame, hope

    we've all gone through bad friendship breakups that made us lose faith in making friends ever again. we've stayed friends with toxic friends or settled just so we don't have to be alone anymore. in this episode, we are talking about the lonely period after going through a friendship breakup, but then how life turns around when you make new friends and find your forever people. this includes advice for anyone going through these tough times right now and also for anyone who doesn't know how to make friends. hope u enjoy!

    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/

    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/

    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    43 min
  • why do south asians compete with one another?: a breakdown

    did you grow up constantly being compared to your smarter cousin and see family members talk down on everyone around them? did you ever get told to gatekeep resources and not share secrets so that others can't get ahead of you? in this episode, we are going to be breaking down why there are some brown people who compete with other brown people instead of welcoming collaboration and genuine community. we'll be explaining the scarcity mindset in our parents' generation and why many of us also grow up with this need to be the one and only person on top. grab your popcorn because this ones a good one!!

    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/

    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/

    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    45 min
  • reacting to your unfiltered south asian pet peeves

    yall loved the first time we did this so we had to run it back! for this episode, we asked you guys on ig to tell us your BIGGEST south asian pet peeves and yall didnt hold back. being judged for how muslim you are? not getting recognition for small wins?? people biting off south asian fashion??? that plus so many more in an episode so jam packed and comedic you'll pee your pants just like mohuya does this episode!!! enjoy ;)

    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/

    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/

    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    42 min
  • success mindset shifts that the average person doesn't want you to know

    many people overlook these powerful success mindset shifts and habits, but these WILL change the way you take risks, grow in your career, and become successful. welcome back to another episode where we talk about some of our most life changing routines like taking a difficult work out class, getting into the creative deep flow state, or even simply, having a reliable skincare routine. we hope u enjoy this one!

    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    43 min
  • interracial relationships, how to stop bed rotting, post-grad jobs: an advice session

    you know we need to do another advice session with some of our most asked questions!! if you're struggling with approaching therapy for the first time or telling your desi parents about a non-desi partner OR even how to start meal prepping, then this is the episode for you. this includes advice for bed rotters, newly grads, and everyone in between. this is what we'd do in your situations so we hope u enjoy!

    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    38 min
  • 6 red flags we had to unlearn to save our relationships

    we are airing out all our dirty laundry here by exposing some of our WORST red flags that we've had to unlearn over the past few years. we talk about the toxic ways we would act in relationships like giving the silent treatment or always having a victim mindset while also sharing some ways we've unlearned these bad traits. we ALL have negative things that we have to work on so this episode is for me and for u to get some inspiration on how to get better for ourselves and people around us. hope u enjoy!

    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/

    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/

    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    51 min

About Difficult-ish

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difficult-ish is a project hosted by mohuya and mashnun, two bangladeshi-american artists, about deconstructing the narrative of what it means to grow up in a south asian/desi home, and building the…

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