Love Matters With Leeza Mangaldas

Love Matters Podcast with Leeza Mangaldas brings you expert relationship advice on love, dating, sex, intimacy and healthy relationships. In this episode of Love Matters, The Indian Express's relationship podcast, host Leeza Mangaldas speaks with couples therapist and psychologist Ann Philipose about relationship red flags, cheating, trust, emotional intimacy and the conversations every couple needs to have early in a relationship.

What should couples discuss before committing to a long-term relationship? How do you build trust, navigate sexual compatibility and communicate better with your partner? This episode explores the questions couples often avoid, from monogamy and boundaries to money, marriage and family expectations.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Socials

Instagram: /leezamangaldas
YouTube: /@leezamangaldas1

Ann Philipose' Socials

Instagram: /annphilipose
LinkedIn: ann-philipose-bb605321

CREDITS

Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Anu Jain (IE)

Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Harmeet Verma (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producers:
Matthias Frickel (DW)
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)
Sayoni Aiyar (IE)

Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com

Can sex really stay casual, or do feelings eventually get involved? Can you date without getting attached? And how do situationships shape the way we approach modern relationships?In Love Matters Season 6, Episode 2, sexuality educator Leeza Mangaldas speaks with filmmaker Pratul Narang about casual s*x, situationships, emotional attachment, modern dating and queer relationships.

Together, they explore why people choose casual connections, how expectations evolve, and what happens when intimacy and emotions begin to overlap. The conversation also looks at the difference between physical intimacy and emotional commitment, the importance of consent and boundaries, and how honest communication can help people navigate relationships.
Whether you're exploring casual dating, navigating a situationship or rethinking what you want from a relationship, this episode offers a thoughtful look at intimacy, connection and the changing dynamics of modern love.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Socials

Instagram: /leezamangaldas

YouTube: /@leezamangaldas1

Pratul Narang’s Socials
Instagram: /pratulnoshade

CREDITS

Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Anu Jain (IE)

Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Harmeet Verma (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producers:
Matthias Frickel (DW)
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)
Sayoni Aiyar (IE)

Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com

Can you be asexual and still be a sex and intimacy coach? What does asexuality mean when it comes to sexual attraction, desire, relationships and intimacy? And can the way we understand our sexuality change as we get older?In this episode of Love Matters, sexuality educator Leeza Mangaldas speaks with Aili Seghetti, intimacy coach and founder of The Intimacy Curator, about asexuality, sexual attraction, desire, intimacy beyond sex, and the ways we navigate relationships.The conversation explores common assumptions around sex, sexuality, intimacy, desire and relationships, and how we can find more authentic ways to understand what we want, communicate our needs, and connect with our partners.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Socials

Instagram: /leezamangaldas
YouTube: /@leezamangaldas1

Aili Seghetti’s Socials

Instagram:
/theintimacycurator

CREDITS

Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Anu Jain (IE)

Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Harmeet Verma (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producers:
Matthias Frickel (DW)
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)
Sayoni Aiyar (IE)

Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.
Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com

What happens when love crosses religious lines? In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas speaks with writer Alina Gufran, author of No Place to Call My Own, about growing up in a Hindu–Muslim household, navigating identity, and dismantling stereotypes around interfaith love. How does faith influence who we choose to love? What do identity, belonging, and family expectations mean in modern relationships? And can love bridge cultural and religious differences? Tune in for a candid conversation on love, faith and dating in contemporary India. And share your thoughts in the comments — we’d love to hear your experiences.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_BANQfJbw0lPAGHtAeX5nw

CREDITS:

Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Charulata Biswas (IE)

Researcher and Editor
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Meetesh Dixit (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Prerana Deshpande (DW)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

Learn more about DW:
https://www.dw.com

What happens when you stop looking for someone to complete you and start embracing the idea of being whole on your own? In this episode of Love Matters, host Leeza Mangaldas sits down with globetrotting diver and travel content creator Sharanya Iyer. From quitting a stable 9-to-5 at 27 to navigating life as a single Indian woman in her 30s, Sharanya speaks candidly about dealing with societal pressure, busting myths about marriage and motherhood, and finding joy in independence and solo travel. Tune in for insights on self-love, financial freedom, and why singlehood can be a choice—not a compromise. Plus, find out where Sharanya thinks the sexiest men live!

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_BANQfJbw0lPAGHtAeX5nw

Sharanya Iyer’s Socials:
Instagram: :https://www.instagram.com/trulynomadly/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrulyNomadly/about

CREDITS:

Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Charulata Biswas (IE)

Researcher & Editor
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Meetesh Dixit (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Prerana Deshpande (DW)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.Learn more about DW:https://www.dw.com

Are we really more connected—or lonelier than ever? And have we all forgotten how tob e good friends? In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas sits down with artist, illustrator, and feminist thinker Priyanka Paul for an unfiltered conversation about the friendship crisis of our times. From ghosting and “polite friendships” to the impact of social media and doomscrolling, they explore why adult friendships feel harder, and what it takes to nurture real connection. Tune in and join the conversation about why friendships matter more than ever.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:   / leezamangaldas  

YouTube:   / @leezamangaldas1  

Priyanka Paul’s Socials:
Instagram
https://priyankapaul.art/

CREDITS:

Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Charulata Biswas (IE)

Researcher & Editor
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Meetesh Dixit (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Prerana Deshpande (DW)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

Learn more about DW:

https://www.dw.com

Is not posting about your partner on social media a major red flag? What is a "soft launch" in relationships? And is AI making us worse at dating? Author and cultural commentator Ria Chopra joins sexuality educator Leeza Mangaldas on Love Matters for a deep dive into how the internet has become the sixth love language of Gen Z – shaping how young people date, express affection, and negotiate boundaries. Ria and Leeza unpack why digital behaviour now feels as meaningful as real-life gestures. They explore online identity, creator-partner dynamics, privacy, emotional signalling through memes, and the new etiquette of dating in a hyper-connected world. A thoughtful, relatable conversation for anyone navigating relationships in the age of the feed.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: / leezamangaldasYouTube: / @leezamangaldas1
Ria Chopra's socials:
https://www.instagram.com/riachops/
https://x.com/riachops?lang=en
https://riachops.com/

CREDITS:
Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Charulata Biswas (IE)

Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Meetesh Dixit (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Prerana Deshpande (DW)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com 

Amol Parashar joins Leeza Mangaldas on Love Matters for a refreshingly honest conversation about intimacy, masculinity and the myths around sex. From awkward first experiences to confidence, communication, boundaries and consent — Amol shares his take on what men want and how intimacy evolves with experience. Watch for grounded insights, funny confessions, and a reminder that sex is about connection, not performance.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: / leezamangaldas

YouTube: / @leezamangaldas1

CREDITS:

Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Charulata Biswas (IE)

Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Meetesh Dixit (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Prerana Deshpande (DW)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.
It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.
Learn more about DW:https://www.dw.com

Actor and writer Shreya Dhanwanthary joins Leeza Mangaldas to unpack how dating, sex, and self-worth shift from your 20s to your 30s. From first dates and people-pleasing habits to embracing self-confidence, body positivity, and dating apps in your 30s, they explore the lessons learned along the way. Shreya shares her journey of rejecting societal conditioning, defining her own femininity, and finding freedom in being single. Whether it’s navigating dating apps, understanding intentions, or breaking free from gender norms, this conversation is full of honesty, humor, and heartfelt advice for anyone figuring out love on their own terms.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:   / leezamangaldas  
YouTube:   / @leezamangaldas1  

Shreya Dhanwanthary's socials:
Instagram /shreyadhan13
X https://x.com/shreyadhan13

CREDITS:

Produced by:

Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Charulata Biswas (IE)

Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Meetesh Dixit (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Prerana Deshpande (DW)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

Learn more about DW:
https://www.dw.com

Journalist Isha Bhatia Sanan joins Leeza Mangaldas to discuss how parents can initiate open, age-appropriate conversations with their children about sex, puberty and periods, normalizing these topics and removing the associated shame. Not only is Isha Bhatia the host of shows such as "BaeBaak Isha" on DW Hindi and Jansatta, she is also the mother of a nine-year-old. She therefore draws on both professional and personal experience. She also compares talking to your kids about such topics with how it was during her own adolescence. What’s it like to parent in the digital age? And how can parents teach their children about consent and boundaries? Listen to this insightful episode of Love Matters for practical, judgment-free parenting tips.

Trigger warning: This podcast contains discussion over sensitive issues, consumable for listeners above the age of 18.​

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas
YouTube: / @leezamangaldas1

Isha Bhatia Sanan’s socials:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ishabhatiasanan/?hl=en
X https://x.com/IshaBhatiaSananYoutube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCuIl3osNffydlUfGFKWSx9svkLbRC45CREDITS:

Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Charulata Biswas (IE)Researcher & Editor
Sana Rizvi (DW)Video

Editor:
Meetesh Dixit (IE)Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Prerana Deshpande (DW)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

Learn more about DW:
https://www.dw.com