Difficult-ish

we've probably all pulled all nighters to study for a test or worked overtime and cancelled on plans, but what happens when it becomes a part of your everyday lifestyle? in this episode about toxic productivity, we talk about the negative effects of working too much to the point of burnout and exhaustion and some signs to look out for if you feel like you might be experiencing this too. as children of immigrants, working hard might've been ingrained in us and it's about time we take control of our own life and realize that we are more than just our work and grades. we worked hard on this one and really hope u enjoy!

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our second time around on this topic and we get real spicy!!! join us for an episode of 6 hot takes on the south asian community, including but not limited to: brown people are the most racist ones to brown people? south asian women need to stop relying on their husbands?? we need to respect south asian service workers more??? tune in to hear the rest!

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

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

this one is for all the people who have been in an unhealthy environment whether it's with toxic friends, family, or other loved ones. these are some realistic tips on how to protect your peace and cope with them because unfortunately most of us can't just cut them out of our lives!! how do u still maintain your sanity as an adult in your childhood home? how do u maintain boundaries with people who don't make you feel safe?? we answer it all here and 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/

sometimes you need to hide some things and live a double life in a south asian family... and in this episode we don't hold back. we share some of our funny personal experiences on what we kept from my parents growing up like hiding grades, the way we dress, relationships, who we're hanging out with, and so much more. there's definitely a bigger conversation on why we felt the need to hide these things growing up in this culture, but for now we hope you love and relate to this lighthearted episode!! <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/

the first guest of 2025 and she's the real deal!!! this episode is with our good friend aria mustary, a harvard grad the escaped child marriage at 12 now helping other young girls do the same as the founder of mai soli, a foundation revolutionizing education for young girls in developing countries through empowerment and entrepreneurship. we dive deep on living through poverty as a eldest daughter on the edge of child marriage, the sacrifices her and her mother made for her family, her battles with mental health and adhd, and how she stumbled her way into harvard grad school. as moving as her story is, aria stays humble and lighthearted and is a huge clown and we're blessed to have her on please enjoy!!!

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

aria's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariamustary/

mai soli's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maisolifoundation/

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

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

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

we are officially in part 2 of our self sabotage series where we now talk about the tangible ways to stop self sabotaging. if you are wondering how to slowly unlearn imposter syndrome, the fear of failure, low self esteem, and stop getting in your own way, then you need to listen to the realistic tips we have to get to the best version of yourself. we talk about getting out of the toxic relationship cycle, getting out of your comfort zone career wise, procrastination when it comes to work, and so much more. you don't want to miss out on this one!

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

if you're the type of person who have self sabotaging tendencies in your career and relationships, then this episode might be for you. we talk about the different types of self sabotage like procrastination, imposter syndrome, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and how it manifests in your life. this episode is a deep dive for anyone who feels like they're getting in their own way of success and happiness and wants to finally get their life together. welcome to part 1 of this series!!

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we all have guilty pleasures that we love spending money on and in this tell all episode, we get honest about our own spending habits. over the years, we've learned how to manage our money better and contribute to our financial freedoms, so we make sure to share some of our best proven saving tips. if you have a shopping addiction or are obsessed with tiktok shop, then make sure to listen to this episode to learn how to be better with your money!

watch videos on 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/

if there's one thing that we do best, it is to yap about random pop culture topics that have flooded our for you feeds. is what luigi mangione did ethical and justified? thoughts on the blake lively and justin baldoni case? what's happening in the chess world?? we have so much commentary and we break it down to you dummy style, so don't miss this episode!!

watch videos on 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/

many people experience seasonal depression right when the temperature goes down and daylight savings hit. in this episode, we talk about our own experiences with feeling this during the winter, some signs associated with it, and tips on how you can help a friend or yourself who may be dealing with it. often times we've let this depression and "winter rut" control us and waste the whole season, but not anymore!!! come into 2025 strong by following some of these tips and mindset shifts; we hope u enjoy!

watch videos on 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/