LoveSND

LoveSND

By Sheena, Nina, DiptiSociety & Culture
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LoveSND episodes

  • EP 26: A Big Family Vacation to the Finger Lakes

    What happens when 17 family members—including kids, parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins—share one house for a summer getaway to the Finger Lakes? Chaos, connection, and lots of laughs! In this episode, we break down our unforgettable family vacation, from boating and waterfalls to sibling squabbles and meal planning madness.

    We talk about:

    • The best moments of traveling with a big group

    • How the kids bonded and entertained each other

    • The challenges (and joys) of shared living spaces

    • Why big family trips like this are worth every bit of effort

    Whether you're planning your own multi-generational vacation, curious about visiting the Finger Lakes with kids, or just love stories of big families making memories, this one's for you.

    Subscribe for more family, parenting, and travel stories filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of crazy.

    35 min
  • EP 25: WhatsApp Unread Messages: 322

    From chaotic family threads to ride-or-die friend circles — group chats are where life happens... and where it unravels. In this hilarious and painfully relatable episode, we dive deep into the good, bad, and ugly of WhatsApp group chats.

    We talk about:
    📱 Family group chat drama
    💬 Venting with trusted friends
    🙈 The guilt of muting a group for a year
    😂 Accidental sends and awkward silences
    🚪 When it’s time to Exit Group

    Whether you live for the memes or dread the daily “Good Morning” texts, this episode is for anyone who's ever survived a group chat.

    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more raw, real, and ridiculous convos about modern life and relationships.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

    Keywords:
    WhatsApp group chat, group chat drama, funny podcast on group chats, family group chat chaos, muting chats, digital communication, venting with friends, podcast for moms, podcast for millennials, sister podcast, friendship and tech, modern communication struggles

    34 min
  • EP 24: Snapchat: We Go Straight to the Source

    We asked our teenage nephews to spill the truth about Snapchat—why they use it, how it really works, the good, the bad, and what parents just don’t get. This episode gives you the unfiltered Gen Z perspective on social media, screen time, and digital boundaries. A must-listen for parents raising teens in the Snapchat era.

    22 min
  • EP 23: Raising Girls: Hair Removal, Puberty, and All the Awkward Talks

    When should your daughter start shaving? What do you say when she wants a crop top—or feels left out at school? In this episode, Dipti is joined by her sister Nina (mom to 3 girls) for a candid, funny, and honest conversation about the everyday “girl problems” moms are navigating—from body changes and skin struggles to makeup, confidence, and the occasional friendship meltdown.

    Whether you’re raising girls or just surviving the middle school years, this episode will make you feel seen and maybe even a little more prepared.

    39 min
  • EP 22: Desi Propaganda We Aren't Falling For (or are we?)

    In this episode, the three Desi sisters get real about all the South Asian traditions, gender roles, and cultural expectations they’re just not falling for anymore. From letting kids skip school to letting husbands do the dishes, we’re calling out the Desi propaganda that ruled our childhoods—but doesn’t rule our homes.

    41 min
  • EP 21: Reward, Bribe, or Sanity Saver? Let’s Talk Screens

    The three sisters get real about screen time—how it started when the kids were little (hi, Peppa Pig 👋), and how it’s going now. From earning screen time through chores to free-for-alls and strict limits, they break down their different parenting styles, what’s changed, and where they draw the line. iPads, Indian movies, and group chat drama—nothing’s off limits.

    32 min
  • EP 20: Raising High Schoolers: Internships, Pressure, and Finding Balance

    In this episode, Dipti sits down with older sister Sheena, a mom of three teenage boys in high school, to talk about the high-stakes pressure of raising teens today. From internships and extracurricular overload to letting our kids fail (gulp), we unpack how modern parenting is often a balancing act between guidance and hovering.

    We dive into:

    • The pressure cooker of today’s high school experience

    • How to find meaningful internships and extracurriculars

    • Letting go of control and trusting your teen’s journey

    • Building real-life skills that colleges (and life) actually care about

    • The emotional rollercoaster of being a helicopter parent in a competitive world

    Whether you’re deep in the trenches of high school parenting or it’s right around the corner, this episode is your reminder to take a breath, zoom out, and parent with purpose — not panic.

    30 min
  • EP 19: The Most Epic Doubleheader - Celebrating Two Vaid Queens

    What do you do when your introverted mom suddenly wants a HUGE 70th birthday party—with a clear tent, Indian clothes, and games galore? You give her the celebration of a lifetime… and then throw ANOTHER party the next night for your sister. Yup, we pulled off a full desi party doubleheader and lived to tell the tale. 😅

    In this episode, we spill all the behind-the-scenes chaos:✨ Planning an Indian party with 3 opinionated sisters (and Vaishali the ultimate planner that we could never plan a another party without!)🎪 Clear tent dreams + decor drama🪩 Sibling dance performances (yes, there's a "Mere Haathon Mein" moment)🎤 Dad serenading Mom to "Tu Hai Meri Kiran" 😭🎂 From 70th to 45th in 24 hours—how we pulled off TWO parties back-to-back👗 Outfit meltdowns, game night indecision & late-night choreo sessionsWhether you're planning a milestone birthday or just love a little sibling chaos, this episode has laughs, love, and plenty of lessons.📲

    Like, comment, and share if you've ever thrown a desi party that turned into a weeklong festival!

    #DesiPartyDoubleheader #IndianBirthday #FamilyPodcast #SouthAsianCelebration #ClearTentVibes #SiblingGoals #IndianEventPlanning #PartyPlanningFails #FamilyDancePerformance #DesiDrama #70thBirthday #DesiTurns45 #SisterGoals

    34 min
  • EP 18: Independent-ish: What We’ve Learned, Earned, and Unlearned

    What does real independence look like after your 20s? In this episode of LoveSND, we dive into all things Independent-ish—from financial freedom and emotional boundaries to social independence and thinking for yourself (hello, intellectual independence!). With our signature mix of sisterly banter, real talk, and a few questionable life hacks, we’re unpacking what it means to stand on your own—kind of.

    38 min
  • EP 17: The Truth Behind LoveSND

    Ever feel like people don't really know you? In this episode, we respond to some honest feedback from our closest friends who say we don’t come across like our true selves on the podcast. So we’re setting the record straight - we asked our friends and family their opinions of the people behind the mics. And beause we love our drama, we asked each other too... Get ready for some truth bombs that may have hurt some feelings, but it's all LOVE in the end!

    40 min

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Three sisters, three perspectives, one candid conversation. We’re here to unpack the realities of family, work, culture, and life as South Asian women balancing tradition with modern chaos. Expect…