Difficult-ish

Difficult-ish

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

  • job hunting for 16 months + tips to finally get one

    Job hunting season is in full swing this new year so let’s talk about the actual process of trying to find a job in corporate America. Mashnun shares his 16+ month journey with the job market and emotions with the current crisis along with some great tips on navigating this difficult time and finding one. Make sure to stick until the end to hear the exclusive lore with a job that fired him… 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/



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    54 min
  • gaining respect as an adult - in the workplace, families, + friendships

    we talked about parentification of kids in last weeks episode, so this is part 2 of not getting taken serious as an adult. do your friends, parents, or coworkers still not give you the respect because of your age? do people view you as children and not take you serious just because you're younger? we talk about our own experiences of imposter syndrome, not getting taken seriously in all our relationships, and tips on how we've broken the mold. this one is for u if you're trying to earn more respect within ur relationships!!


    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/



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    43 min
  • the parentified child of immigrants, explained

    this one's a heavy one but one we know so many can relate too; in this ep we're talking all about parentification, a very common theme in the lives of south asians, otherwise known as 'growing up too fast'. we get into all the signs and symptons we recognized that helped us label ourselves as parentified, our personal experiences, and what we're doing nowadays to help ourselves heal and recover through the process. (mou had incredible insight this episode and i highly suggest you stick around for all her wisdom!!!) 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/



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    1 hr 5 min
  • getting real about our holiday season anxiety...

    happy holidays to our difficulters!! new season, new lights, new setting, but same dippin' dots talking this week about all the things that give us stress and anxiety during the holiday season as south asians. whether it's figuring out who to give your time and energy to, how to deal with the financial stress of gift giving, or just allowing yourself some time to rest before our fresh start next year, we get into how we're feeling as the year comes to a close, and we hope we encourage you to give the rest of 2024 your all!! :)


    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/



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    45 min
  • how to stop fearing change and actually welcome it (for people in a rut)

    what better way is there to end the season than us talking about change!! in this episode, we talk about the feelings we get when we are in a rut and a big change is needed (but we're scared to take it) and how our lives transform when we do take that scary step. we talk about career and college major pivets, moving out, and other big changes we've made and how we did it. this episode is especially for u if you feel like you're to stagnant or you're in a rut. we hope this episode motivates you to take that risk that scares you for the betterment of yourself and we'll see u in the next season :)

    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/



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    47 min
  • chemical engineer by day, world-touring bangladeshi comedian by night w/ shafi hossain

    how lucky are we to have the funniest engineer in the world on the pod!! shafi hossain (@shafistandsup) is a chemical engineer by day, world-touring bangladeshi comedian by night, and one of the most wise individuals we’ve shared our platform with. born and raised in bangladesh, he fell into comedy while studying internationally and hasn’t looked back since. he’s genuinely one of the kindest, funniest, and most intellectual humans we’ve have the pleasure of speaking with


    in this ep, we talk about being an international student from bangladesh and assimilating to american culture, why birds are better than cats, manifesting and silent retreats, defining success, cold plunges, and why you shouldn't eat eggs before an exam, and we can’t wait for u to tune in. i hope u like it.

    follow shafi: https://www.instagram.com/shafistandsup/

    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 17 min
  • how to control your anger and channel it into good

    difficulters!!! its time to speak on an unfortunate issue in our community, anger and temperament. anger can manifest in south asians from so many different places, and it's something most likely all of us have seen arise in our homes growing up. in this episode, we break down the ways we've been exposed to angry people, how we're learning to control our own anger with our friends and family, and all the ways you can channel that fire into productivity. listen now or feel our wrath!!

    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
  • why life is better when you're busy

    hello! solo mashnun episode time and its all about how too much freetime can be detrimental, and using a busy schedule to get you out a slump. we hear things like hustle, self-care, hard work, and relaxation, and it's always tough figuring out what your own work/life balance is. in this episode i talk bout how i went from generational hustler, to lazy puddle of nothingness, now bouncing back to understand what i want my work/life balance to be for the rest of my 20s. listen till to end for a special announcement!!!



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    27 min
  • reacting to your controversial south asian pet peeves

    what is the biggest south asian pet peeve that you have? we have MANY so in this episode we talk about phone call etiquette, inability to communicate, backhanded compliments, and so much more. y'all sent in so many responses and we might have some of our own controversial takes 👀 hope u guys 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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    42 min
  • feeling unfulfilled in life, ungrateful siblings, + #1 tip for seniors: an advice session

    don’t know why yall keep asking for advice from two dink doinks but here we go again!! this is a jam packed one with surprisingly some solid advice on how to find fulfillment in life even with living the south asian immigrant dream, practicing emotional vulnerability, figuring out prioritization for who deserves your time, and lending a helping hand to upcoming seniors to make the most out of your academic experience. listen for lunch!!!🥗


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

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/?hl=enmashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    43 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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