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Rain, darkness, dodgy sleep, menopause doing what menopause does… and somehow still finding humour, warmth, and clarity.

This episode moves between the practical and the political, the funny and the frustrating. From Rainbrellas and ridiculous headgear to keep curly hair dry and spirits up, to January tiredness, broken sleep, and the very real weight of winter on bodies and minds.

We talk Traitors (obviously) and the not-so-entertaining bits too — the racial bias, the discomfort, and why it still matters to name what we’re seeing rather than brush past it.

There’s space for menopause and health without drama or dismissal. Just honesty about how hard it can feel, especially in January, and why rest, compassion, and self-trust aren’t luxuries.

And we end with inspiration. Maya’s mental fitness work. Language that helps. Tools that ground. A reminder that strength isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about building resilience that actually lasts.

Cosy, candid, and quietly motivating.

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This episode takes Home Alone as a surprisingly relatable Christmas reference point. Not the chaos, but the pressure underneath it. The role of the mum. The overwhelm that creeps in as December gathers pace and everything needs organising, remembering, and holding together.

Then we pivot, naturally, to talk about coats. Dry robes, sitting suits, raincoats. The practical layers we live in through winter and school runs, and how comfort has quietly become a form of survival.

The conversation then turns to older kids and connection. How relationships shift as they grow. Less physical closeness, more emotional navigation, and learning how to stay close without clinging.

A lighter, honest chat about Christmas, motherhood, winter layers, and finding ways to stay connected through it all.

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In this episode we wander through the strange, joyful and exhausting corners of modern girlhood and womanhood. We talk about the invisible weight of the Christmas mental load, the odd rituals of sleepovers and school plays, and the tiny cultural artefacts... Fisher Price little people, inclusive nativities, online followers... that tell us who gets to belong and who gets left out.

Threaded through it all is a conversation about community and inclusion. How we shape it, how we protect it, and how easily it can be undone.

We recorded this before the sad news that Girlguiding has decided to ban trans girls from its spaces. That decision stands in sharp contrast to the spirit of this episode, where we explore what it means to build communities that are expansive, safe and genuinely welcoming. The timing makes this conversation feel even more important.

The episode lands in a place of hope - that we can do better, and that we can keep rewriting the rules of belonging together.

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This week we start with broken-society T-shirts and end up somewhere between bucket baths, Google searches, and grief.

We talk about the great women who’ve gone — the kind who shaped how we see the world — and what it means to lose that kind of strength.

We try to make sense of the millennial ache, the cost of living and the cost of caring, and how sometimes nostalgia is the only currency left.

And yes, Nikki finally talks about her TEDx.

It’s a mix of memory, laughter, and a little heartbreak — the kind of conversation that reminds us how fragile and funny life can be.

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🎙️ Season 2, Episode 1: Transitions, Travels, and Taking Up Space

We’re back - and it’s a New Year… at least in the Indian calendar. As the Gujarati New Year begins, we’re marking new beginnings of our own.

In this first episode of Season 2, we talk about transitions: school to university, old jobs to new paths, home to away. We unpack what it means to move - between places, identities, and stages of life - and how culture shapes the way we lead, learn, and belong.

We reflect on moments of pride and awkwardness that come with being visibly different in spaces not built for you - and why cultural competence isn’t a tick-box, it’s leadership in motion. We also touch on Queen of the South energy, the importance of claiming your narrative, and share a peek at our latest podcast stats and what’s coming up this season.

✨ Whether you’re celebrating Bestu Varas or just ready for your own fresh start, this episode is your reminder: every transition is a chance to begin again - with purpose, humour, and heart.

#Season2 #Podcast #Transitions #Leadership #CulturalCompetence #BrownGalTreks #NewBeginnings #GujaratiNewYear #BestuVaras

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Nikki catches Shel on the way home from the UK Space Conference for a chat that wanders from the practical to the playful. We get into supplements – what we take and why – and how memory feels slippery at the moment. Even so, is there a way to see menopause not just as loss, but as something empowering?

We talk allyship, and why standing up matters, spotlighting inspiration like Bake Off’s Nadhiya. And because no episode of ours is complete without a left-turn, we start to confess our shared love of K-pop demon hunters.

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No, Dilly from @declutterdollies isn’t actually rifling through our cupboards — but we are talking about her and the chaos of moving and organising the house.

Throw in a round of mini golf (with some truly questionable scores), long walks that tested our stamina and patience, and our love for @theweekjunior, and you’ve got this week’s sibling catch-up in a nutshell.

🎧 Listen now for laughs, life admin, and a little bit of “keep or chuck?” therapy — link in bio.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of YouTube Health and the awkwardness of being on screen — yes, the podcast might go visual soon, so brace yourselves. Mum makes a brief (and very welcome) cameo.

We chat about the difference between today’s “wellness shots” and the DIY remedies we grew up with — think chickpea flour face masks, yoghurt in our hair, and turmeric for everything.

Plus: summer holiday plans are in full swing, complete with the usual chaos, coordination… and optimism.

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After Nikki has a chance meeting with Bryan Johnson, we reflect on his intense but oddly compelling mantra: Don’t Die. It sparks a chat about longevity, midlife, and what we’re really aiming for.

We also take a trip to see Come Fall in Love – the new, diverse musical take on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge – and talk all things DDLJ, dads and daughters, and what this classic means to us now.

Plus: favourite puddings, left-handed scissors (the struggle continues), a whirlwind of busy weeks, and of course… meno symptom of the week.

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Episode 14: School Runs, Science Fests & Smashing Ceilings 

In this episode, we catch up on the chaos of kids growing up and heading off to new adventures (hello, school changes 👋🏽), Sheila’s whirlwind Cheltenham Science Festival and book tour life, and the constant juggle of multitasking through it all.

We celebrate Nikki’s Aneira Health launch (!!) and reflect on the amazing, liberating posts on RecommendAsian—expertly steered by the fabulous Zamiha Desai—that gave us pause, pride, and plenty to think about.