LoveSND

In Conversation with Sonalee Joshi, PhD

We often think therapy is for when life falls apart—but what about when everything seems fine?

In this episode, we sit down with a South Asian therapist, Sonalee Joshi, to explore why so many high-functioning millenials are turning to therapy even while managing successful careers, parenting, and full lives. We talk about the invisible mental load, emotional triggers in parenting, relationship dynamics, and the everyday moments we brush off—but may actually need to unpack.

We also get personal about our own experiences with therapy—including resistance at first, unexpected realizations about childhood and family dynamics, and how therapy ultimately becomes a tool for growth rather than “fixing something broken.”

Plus, we dive into practical takeaways you can actually use in your daily life, including simple frameworks to help categorize stress, reduce overthinking, and respond—not react—to everyday situations.

This episode is light, honest, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever thought:
“I’m fine… but why does everything still feel like a lot?”

If you’re a millennial, a parent, or just someone trying to hold it all together—this one’s for you.

What does “having it all” actually cost?In this episode, we dive into the subtle, everyday trade-offs we make as women balancing marriage, motherhood, careers, and personal growth. From choosing a productive partner over romance, to trading sleep for workouts, or career growth for flexibility—life is full of quiet “this for that” decisions.We get honest about the choices we don’t always admit out loud, the ones that just happen over time, and the ones we sometimes question. Are these trade-offs intentional… or are we just adjusting as we go?If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly choosing between two good things (and wondering if you made the right call), this episode is for you.

Spring break looked very different for each of us this year. One of us took on Vegas + Bryce Canyon + Zion + Page, another tried to balance relaxation in Scottsdale, Sedona, and Page with kids, and one went all in on an international trip to Peru. Three trips, three totally different experiences, and a LOT of lessons learned.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

• How we chose our spring break destinations
• What we actually did (the highlights and the chaos)
• The experience of traveling with kids of literally all ages!
• What we did RIGHT that saved our trips
• What we would maybe change if we had to pick

If you’re planning a family vacation or just want a real, unfiltered look at traveling with kids—this one’s for you.

Because spring break isn’t just about the destination… it’s about expectations, flexibility, and having enough snacks to survive.

Thought you’d have your career figured out by now? Same. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to find your purpose in your 40s—and why so many of us are rethinking everything we thought we wanted.

From career changes and burnout to redefining success, we dive into why our generation is more open to leaving stable jobs, asking deeper questions, and searching for work that actually fits our lives.

We talk about:

• Why “having it all figured out” by 40 is a myth
• Career pivots and midlife reinvention
• The difference between stability and fulfillment

• Why it finally feels okay to walk away and start over
• Why it was so different for our parents

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this really it?”—this episode is for you.

What are some things you just refuse to give up even though you're a parent? For Dipti, it's cursing - a nice, strong, liberating curse word in the middle of a hectic, stressful moment. Ah! For Nina it's that 10 minute shower where nobody is asking her to drive them somewhere, or what's for dinner, or even yapping away at her at 100 words per minute. For Sheena - well you know Sheena -she' not sacrificing much to begin with - but she particularly is not giving up scrolling. She loves it and she will continue to do it despite being the responsible parent she has to be!

Listen as the sister talk about guilt and non-negotiables when it comes to being a parent. Can you relate?

Episode 6-0 (!!!) is… a lot.

We’re talking about Dipti becoming New Jersey’s first Indian American female municipal court judge—and everything that came with it. She thought she’d step into the moment and own it… but instead? She shut down. Fully went into hibernation.

And now she’s saying—that’s not the example she wants to set.

We get into everything—how the family has to act (spoiler: way less leeway than everyone else), the pressure of the title, and how close it all came to breaking her.

This one’s real. Dipti with her heart wide open.

This week we talk to Nina about the slightly insane, totally amazing decision she and her family made to take a six-month trip around the world. Yes, with kids. And yes… they pulled them out of school.

We get into what made them actually do it, how you even begin to plan something like this, and what it looks like to travel the world without spending a billionaire’s budget. Nina shares the real logistics — where they stayed, how they packed, how they managed food, homesickness, and family dynamics while living out of suitcases.

We also talk about what the kids learned along the way (spoiler: a lot more than geography), the cultural experiences that stuck with them, and the mental side of long-term travel. Nina also shares some tips for families who might secretly be dreaming about doing something like this themselves.

Basically: part travel story, part reality check, part “should we all just quit life and go?”

This week we’re talking about privacy… or the complete lack of it… in our homes.

We get into sibling boundaries — who can walk into whose room, who absolutely cannot walk in on someone showering, and how navigating boys and girls under one roof adds a whole new layer to “just close the door.”

Then we spiral (naturally) into school lockdown culture — how our kids are stuck in the middle of serious safety drills while somehow also knowing every move from Bad Bunny’s halftime show and the plot of Mean Girls. The duality is wild. Are they street smart? Survival ready? Or do they not know how to toast a bagel without assistance?

We also talk about a different kind of privacy — the stuff in their heads. When do you push them to share? When do you back off? Are we entitled to every thought because we’re their parents… or do they get to keep some things just for themselves?

It’s boundaries, gender dynamics, modern parenting anxiety, and us trying to raise self-aware humans who can both survive a lockdown and maybe one day do their own laundry.

Basically: chaos, questions, and zero clear answers. Just the way we like it.

Sports moms, ski trips, and a lot of wipeouts. In this episode of LoveSND, the three sisters trade the sidelines for the slopes and talk all things sports and skiing—from signing kids up for every sport under the sun to finally trying something new for themselves. They share honest stories about fear, falling (literally), mom guilt, and what it means to step out of your comfort zone in midlife.

You’ll hear us chat about: juggling kids’ practices and games, learning to ski later in life, how competitive youth sports shape family life, and why it’s just as important for moms to play as it is for kids. If you’re a sports mom, a “maybe one day” skier, or just someone thinking about trying something new this year, this episode is for you.

There, we said it: we are the aunties now… but we’re doing it our way. In this episode, we talk about the aunties we grew up with, the exact moment we realized we’d turned into them, and how we’re keeping the community and care while ditching the body shaming, “what would they say” and gossip.

If you’re in that in‑between stage—not the kids anymore, but not ready for “sensible shoes” either—this one’s for you. Tell us: what kind of aunty are you—the snacks aunty, the safe‑ride‑home aunty, or the no‑judgment aunty?