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!!!

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!

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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!!!🥗

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this is not a drill we got ARINI on the pod!! arinee rahman is bangladeshi content creator and dj hailing from san francisco and chances are you’ve seen her all over social media. from documenting her journey through life alongside music, going to 125 concerts in 2023, going viral for djing for her brown parents, to playing opening sets for some of her idols, arinee has blessed us with a jam-packed episode on battling depression in your late 20s, following what your heart says, manifesting your dream life, and oh so much more. tune in if you like fruit!!!🥭

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welcome back to the one and only difficult-ish!! first and foremost our hearts and prayers go out to the brave and noble people of bangladesh who've fought for the right and freedom from the nation's tyrannical government. we're doing our part in staying as informed as possible to use our platforms for the people of our country 🇧🇩

this episode is all about how certain traditions in our culture can become toxic in excess or exposure. whether it's eating every grain of rice on your plate, women told to do good only for the sake of marriage, apologizing solely through acts of service, and oh so many more, we go through some of our own and many from yall in this one!!

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welcoming this weeks amazing guest, shaheer khan!! he is a nepali-pakistani american who is the founder of two successful south asian inspired bubble tea shops on long island called pyo chai. he opened these shops with his brother, saqib, at the start of the pandemic and their shops have been featured on publications like buzzfeed tasty and insider. through the various leadership roles he had at his alma mater, stony brook university, he now brings those skills to his business to support his community for fundraising and cultural events. we are so excited for u to listen about his journey!!

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in this solo episode, mohuya talks about her experience with quitting drinking alcohol in her 20's when it's so heavily ingrained in american and corporate culture. she talks about how she stopped drinking cold turkey and ways it has changed her life for the better. this episode is for anyone who is trying to stop drinking and needs a little push, hope u enjoy! :)

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we heard yall victimize yourselves and cant hold friendships?? so in this episode we offer you top tier self reflection tips so you can learn to be the very best versions of yourself and start taking accountability!! we talk about people in our lives that always blame others over themselves, how we have learned to self reflect ourselves, and the realizations we've uncovered along our journeys. send this to ur victimizing friend :p

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welcome back to difficultish!!! this episode is all about confidence; how brown people can struggle with confidence, what true confidence really looks like, our growth through insecurities, and of course our 5 star tips and tricks on how to grow through your own!! lacking confidence is no joke, it’s something we’re all scared to admit, so we open an open conversation helps guide y'all with becoming more confident in yourself. listen for a hug!!

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this one's a solo episode by mashnun on something so many can relate to but more than often goes undiscussed; how bad eating habits and an unhealthy living can manifest in south asians. i recently got on the keto diet and it's been making me think about the relationship i've built with food and eating throughout my life, and it's been relieving finding answers to many of my questions. generational trauma, a scarce upbringing, and the over-examination of self are all contributing factors to the toxic relationship i've had with eating, but at the end of the day, we're always in control of our own habits and i hope you can take something away from this talk :) listen for a blueberry!!!

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