Difficult-ish

Difficult-ish

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

  • overthinking in relationships, challenging norms, + standing up to parents: an advice session

    it's been a while since we've done an advice session, but we're back! y'all sent in questions about overcoming anxiety in new relationships, how to make friends in a big city, being okay with going against the status quo, how to be seen as more mature in your parents' eyes, and so much more!!! we've got a lot to say about these things and we hope our unprofessional, but very mighty wisdom helps some of u!!


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

    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITGvzBnzyExvMPh7EGqCzQ

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

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



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    53 min
  • productivity tips for neurodivergent people

    how do you handle time management and productivity when you're neurodivergent? growing up when we didn't know about our OCD or ADHD, we would try EVERYTHING to try and be productive during school and work without any success. and on top of that, we grew up in immigrant households that also played a huge part on how we viewed work. now that we're older, we have some tips to be our most productive selves and you will really see how we function SO differently from another and that's ok. hope u enjoy this one and happy finals season!!


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    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/
    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITGvzBnzyExvMPh7EGqCzQ
    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/?hl=en
    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    45 min
  • hot takes on the brown influencer world w/ shawtysin

    welcoming our first guest of 2024, Miss Cynthia Victor AKA Shawtysin! Cynthia has over 2 million followers across all platforms and she's walked NYFW, gone on dozens of infamous brand trips, and has reached millions of people with her makeup and fashion content.

    in this TELL ALL conversation, we talk about imposter syndrome in a white dominated space, secrets to making it as an influencer, what positive south asian representation actually should look like, staying true to your roots and morals despite success, and so much more.
    follow cynthia!
    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawtysin_
    tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawtysin

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    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/
    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITGvzBnzyExvMPh7EGqCzQ
    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/?hl=en
    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    1 hr 2 min
  • hostel realities, foreign tsa scares, and more solo travel stories

    hello! we’ve traveled to many different places, and so that we means we have A LOT of stories that make up these trips that we’ve never shared before… we got a lot of good experiences, but also REALLY bad ones which include getting scammed, hostel malfunctions, traveling as a female solo traveler, foreign TSA lines, and so much more. you have to listen to this before you travel so you can avoid some of the mistakes that we made, but also have an idea on the beautiful things to also look forward to. we hope u enjoy!


    keep tabs on us:

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/
    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITGvzBnzyExvMPh7EGqCzQ
    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/?hl=en
    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    55 min
  • hustle culture is more toxic than you think

    hustle culture is prevalent in so many big cities, but have you ever experienced it in new york city? in this episode, we talk about the mental pressure of being in a city that emphasizes the grind and competing with one another, and with the added on layer of being from a south asian family that promotes the same hustle. we are both fasting so we're low energy in this one, but still hope u enjoy regardless!! :)

    keep tabs on us:

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/
    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITGvzBnzyExvMPh7EGqCzQ
    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/?hl=en
    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/




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    43 min
  • things we hated about our culture before we grew up

    when we were younger, we didn't understand or truly appreciate the unique parts of our cultures. we'd get annoyed if we had a dawat (gathering) to attend every weekend or if we were put into music or dance classes. but now that we're older, we have a newfound appreciation for these beautiful things that make our bangladeshi culture so unique. u guys also sent in your responses on what makes your background so different so we hope u enjoy :)

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    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/
    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITGvzBnzyExvMPh7EGqCzQ
    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/
    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/




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    47 min
  • is our generation too soft for the world?

    welcome back to your favorite pod where today’s topic is something we hear about all the time, and we wanted to focus on this generation of south asians and whether we see us as too soft or as justified in the way we think. our trips to bangladesh have been weighing heavy on us, and after spending time in the villages, we can’t help but recognize all that we take for granted out here. we talk our parents will to leave home, mental health, gratitude, and so much more. listen for cooking recipes!!


    keep tabs on us:

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/
    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITGvzBnzyExvMPh7EGqCzQ
    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/
    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    47 min
  • we traveled to bangladesh after 20 years! here's what shocked us 🇧🇩

    dynamic duo is back😎 we JUST came back from our trips to bangladesh and we gots so much to share!! this episode is all about the culture shocks we faced being american-born bengalis, like the idolization of education, being scolded for wanting alone time, collectively washing hands in bowls, and a whole lot more. enjoy this one and the rest that we have to come!!

    keep tabs on us:
    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/
    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITGvzBnzyExvMPh7EGqCzQ
    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/
    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    47 min
  • haggling and gifting culture for south asians

    welcome to another solo episode, but from bangladesh!! have y'all ever traveled abroad to your mother country and your parents bring 10 huge luggages full of just gifts? in this week's story time episode, i talk about the whole process of getting your visa at the bangladesh embassy, buying souvenirs and gifts for your family back at home, and how to haggle like a pro. you're in for a ride with this episode so we hope u enjoy!!


    keep tabs on us:

    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/
    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITGvzBnzyExvMPh7EGqCzQ
    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/
    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/




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    28 min
  • how to stop taking criticism so personally

    inspired by my boxing coach violating me for my subpar boxing skills, this solo episode is on handling criticism :/ being criticized is something i've always had difficulty accepting, but as we all know is vital to our growth and development. south asians can struggle with it the most cus of the insufficient ways we've been critizied by our family/community growing up, so my story is not unique, but surely one we can all relate to. tap in and share thoughts!

    keep tabs on us:
    our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/
    our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITGvzBnzyExvMPh7EGqCzQ
    mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/
    mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/



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    26 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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