Ever wondered how some people enter your life completely unexpectedly, break down your walls without even trying, and make you feel safe and comfortable in just a short amount of time? 🏡✨

In this episode of Stories with Akshay, we talk about those eccentric, unfiltered, and deeply genuine souls who step into our lives when we least expect them. As ambiverts who take time to open up, finding someone who lets us be our raw, unfiltered selves without judgment is a rare blessing.

We also dive into the unseen side of these energetic, loving friends—the quiet struggles they carry behind their big smiles and why they care so deeply for others.

If you have a friend who entered your life unexpectedly and instantly felt like family... plug in your headphones and share this episode with them today. 🎧❤️

In this episode, we explore:

• How ambiverts navigate new friendships and protect their inner peace.

• The magic of eccentric, unfiltered friends who accept us as we are.

• Understanding the quiet emotional struggles of people who are always energetic.

• Why meaningful connections matter more than how long you've known someone.

🎧 Hosted by: Akshay Prakash

https://www.instagram.com/akshaythestoryteller/

#1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam

#3 Top Self Love Podcast in India

Stories with Akshay is recognized as the #1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam and runner-up in the 'Create with Anchor program' by Spotify 2023, Top3 Finalist in HH India Podcast Awards India 2023, and Nominated for the Inspiring Storyteller Award in India Reading Olympiad 2025 by Food4thought Foundation.

💬 Share your thoughts: Leave a rating on Spotify or connect with me on Instagram @storieswithakshay!

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When love doesn't die, but paths diverge... 🥀

Not all breakups happen with loud arguments, betrayal, or dramatic fights. Sometimes, the most heartbreaking partings happen in complete silence—between two good people who simply outgrew each other.

In this episode of Stories with Akshay, we talk about the heavy guilt of walking away from a relationship where there are no villains, the unspoken void of peaceful partings, and how to forgive yourself for choosing your peace.

If you’re carrying the weight of a silent goodbye, grab your headphones, take a deep breath, and let's talk through it together. You are not alone. ❤️🎧

About the Host:

Akshay Prakash

https://www.instagram.com/akshaythestoryteller/

#1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam

#3 Top Self Love Podcast in India

Stories with Akshay is recognized as the #1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam and runner-up in the 'Create with Anchor program' by Spotify 2023, Top3 Finalist in HH India Podcast Awards India 2023, and Nominated for the Inspiring Storyteller Award in India Reading Olympiad 2025 by Food4thought Foundation.

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Who listens to the person who always listens to everyone else? 🥺

In this episode of Stories with Akshay, we turn the focus toward the "strong friends"—the ones in every group who act as the emotional anchor, therapist, and go-to problem solver. While everyone assumes you can handle anything on your own, few people ever pause to ask if you are doing okay.

If you are exhausted from always putting on a brave face, carrying everyone's emotional weight, and feeling deeply lonely in a room full of people... this episode is your safe space to take off the mask and just breathe. 🎧✨

In this episode, we explore:

• Why "strong friends" struggle to ask for help or show vulnerability.

• The hidden burnout of high-functioning solitude and being the "mature" one.

• How to set emotional boundaries without feeling guilty.

• Learning that it's okay to break down and let others hold space for you.

🎧 Hosted by: Akshay Prakash

https://www.instagram.com/akshaythestoryteller/

#1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam

#3 Top Self Love Podcast in India

Stories with Akshay is recognized as the #1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam and runner-up in the 'Create with Anchor program' by Spotify 2023, Top3 Finalist in HH India Podcast Awards India 2023, and Nominated for the Inspiring Storyteller Award in India Reading Olympiad 2025 by Food4thought Foundation.

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"They came to you broken, crying over their ex. You gave them your time, your peace, and your unconditional love to heal them. But the moment they got better, they walked away."

In this episode of of Stories with Akshay, Akshay Prakash addresses one of the most painful and silent forms of emotional exploitation: the "Rebound Relationship." This is the heartbreaking reality of being treated as a temporary antidote or a "healing tool" for someone else's breakup trauma, only to be discarded once they are emotionally stable again.

What happens to your self-esteem when you realize you were never truly loved, but were simply used to fill an emotional void? How do you spot the red flags of a rebound partner who constantly talks about their ex or rushes into promises way too fast?

Akshay shares a raw, elder-brotherly reality check on why you need to stop acting like a rehabilitation center for broken people. Your empathy is a beautiful gift, and it deserves to be respected, not used as a stepping stone.

If you are currently healing from being someone’s emotional backup or temporary replacement, tune in to this deeply comforting episode. Reclaim your self-worth and drop your thoughts in the Q&A section below.

About the Host:

Akshay Prakash

https://www.instagram.com/akshaythestoryteller/

#1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam

#3 Top Self Love Podcast in India

Stories with Akshay is recognized as the #1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam and runner-up in the 'Create with Anchor program' by Spotify 2023, Top3 Finalist in HH India Podcast Awards India 2023, and Nominated for the Inspiring Storyteller Award in India Reading Olympiad 2025 by Food4thought Foundation.

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"Why can't my parents understand that the world has changed? Why is every single conversation at home turning into a fight about my career and future?"

If you feel an overwhelming wave of anxiety and guilt every time you step into your own house, this episode of Stories with Akshay is for you. Hosted by Akshay Prakash, we dive deep into the emotionally exhausting reality of the Generation Gap in traditional Kerala households.

In your 20s, balancing your personal dreams with the weight of parental expectations can feel like an impossible tightrope walk. We address the raw frustration of being constantly compared to others, the relentless pressure to secure a "safe government job," and the intense guilt of feeling like you are disappointing the people who raised you.

Akshay breaks down the psychology behind why our parents react with anger and anxiety—revealing that it often comes from a place of fear rather than malice. More importantly, this episode gives you practical, mature ways to communicate your vision to your family without burning bridges.

You love your parents, but you also own your life. Tune in to this deeply empathetic and realistic episode to find your balance. Drop your personal stories in the Q&A section below!

About the Host:

Akshay Prakash

https://www.instagram.com/akshaythestoryteller/

#1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam

#3 Top Self Love Podcast in India

Stories with Akshay is recognized as the #1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam and runner-up in the 'Create with Anchor program' by Spotify 2023, Top3 Finalist in HH India Podcast Awards India 2023, and Nominated for the Inspiring Storyteller Award in India Reading Olympiad 2025 by Food4thought Foundation.

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"We haven't crossed any lines, we are just good friends." Is this a harmless friendship, or is it a slow emotional betrayal?

In this episode of Stories with Akshay, Akshay Prakash tackles a deeply uncomfortable and highly prevalent issue in modern dating: "Micro-Cheating." Unlike physical infidelity, micro-cheating involves small, seemingly minor behaviors—like hiding a specific chat, erasing conversation histories, flirting online, or investing your emotional energy into someone else while neglecting your partner.

What happens to your mental health when your partner makes you feel insecure and labels you as "over-possessive" or "jealous" just because you questioned a shady notification?

Akshay dives deep into the excruciating pain of losing trust in a relationship. We discuss the thin line between healthy friendship boundaries and toxic secrecy, the trauma of emotional gaslighting, and how these small lies slowly destroy a partner's self-esteem.

You deserve a relationship built on radical transparency, not one where you have to act like a detective every single night. Tune in to this honest, heart-to-heart talk and share your thoughts in the Q&A section.

About the Host:

Akshay Prakash

https://www.instagram.com/akshaythestoryteller/

#1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam

#3 Top Self Love Podcast in India

Stories with Akshay is recognized as the #1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam and runner-up in the 'Create with Anchor program' by Spotify 2023, Top3 Finalist in HH India Podcast Awards India 2023, and Nominated for the Inspiring Storyteller Award in India Reading Olympiad 2025 by Food4thought Foundation.

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"They call you, text you, and treat you like the center of their world—but only once a week. The rest of the time? Total silence."

In this raw and emotionally stirring episode of Stories with Akshay, Akshay Prakash breaks down one of the most painful modern relationship traps: "Breadcrumbing." This is the cruel act of tossing just enough attention and romantic "breadcrumbs" to keep you hooked, without ever having any real intention of committing to you.

Are you stuck in a loop with a partner who ignores your messages for days, but drops a deeply emotional voice note the moment you try to leave and walk away?

Akshay dives deep into the psychology of being treated as an "Emotional Backup Plan." We discuss the overwhelming feeling of hopelessness that comes with staring at your phone waiting for a notification, why some people use your empathy to feed their own egos, and how to finally stop settling for the bare minimum.

Your love is far too valuable to be treated as a part-time option. It's time to reclaim your self-respect, draw firm boundaries, and walk away from someone who only loves you when they are bored. Tune in to this elder-brotherly reality check and share your thoughts in the Q&A section below.

About the Host:

Akshay Prakash

https://www.instagram.com/akshaythestoryteller/

#1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam

#3 Top Self Love Podcast in India

Stories with Akshay is recognized as the #1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam and runner-up in the 'Create with Anchor program' by Spotify 2023, Top3 Finalist in HH India Podcast Awards India 2023, and Nominated for the Inspiring Storyteller Award in India Reading Olympiad 2025 by Food4thought Foundation.

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"100 Episodes. Millions of emotions. And one incredible family."

We have officially hit the 100th Episode milestone on Stories with Akshay! In this special, heartfelt episode, host Akshay Prakash takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane to look back at the beautiful journey we’ve shared together.

From recording alone in a quiet room to becoming the #1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam and one of the Top 3 Self Love Podcasts in India, this journey has been nothing short of a dream. Akshay extends his deepest gratitude to the listeners who made these massive milestones possible, including being the runner-up in Spotify's 'Create with Anchor program 2023', a Top 3 Finalist in HH India Podcast Awards 2023, and nominated for the Inspiring Storyteller Award at the India Reading Olympiad 2025.

This episode is a love letter to the amazing community of listeners who found comfort, healing, and strength in these late-night conversations. Thank you for making this podcast a safe space for everyone.

Tune in as Akshay shares his heart out, and also introduces his exciting new creative venture, creatorguide.co—a unique result-oriented content marketing and strategic agency. Drop your favorite episode memories in the Q&A section below!

About the Host:

Akshay Prakash

https://www.instagram.com/akshaythestoryteller/

#1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam

#3 Top Self Love Podcast in India

Stories with Akshay is recognized as the #1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam and runner-up in the 'Create with Anchor program' by Spotify 2023, Top3 Finalist in HH India Podcast Awards India 2023, and Nominated for the Inspiring Storyteller Award in India Reading Olympiad 2025 by Food4thought Foundation.

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"If you truly love me, why are you so hesitant to acknowledge me in front of others?"

In today's digital era, one of the most painful yet unspoken struggles many couples face is being kept in a "Hidden Relationship." While wanting privacy in love is completely natural, consciously hiding your partner's existence under the guise of "privacy" often crosses into toxic secrecy.

In this raw and deeply relatable episode of Stories with Akshay, we dive deep into the emotional toll of being pocketed or hidden by the person you love. What happens to your self-esteem when your partner introduces you to their closest friends as "just a good friend"? Why do some people carefully crop their partners out of their social media stories while flaunting every other part of their lives?

We break down the crucial difference between Privacy vs. Secrecy, the hidden agendas behind keeping a relationship a secret, and how this silent exclusion triggers intense overthinking and insecurity.

Don't you deserve to be with someone who holds your hand with absolute pride and introduces you to the world with confidence? Tune in to this heart-to-heart conversation and share your own experiences. 

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Akshay Prakash

https://www.instagram.com/akshaythestoryteller/

#1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam

#3 Top Self Love Podcast in India

Stories with Akshay is recognized as the #1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam and runner-up in the 'Create with Anchor program' by Spotify 2023, Top3 Finalist in HH India Podcast Awards India 2023, and Nominated for the Inspiring Storyteller Award in India Reading Olympiad 2025 by Food4thought Foundation.

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Is drug use becoming a fake 'cool trend' in our generation, or are we just running away from reality? In this episode of Stories with Akshay, Akshay Prakash delivers a powerful, brutally honest, and deeply empathetic reality check on the rising drug abuse among today's youth.

Taking realistic references from the hit movie Vaazha 2, this episode shatters the massive illusions surrounding modern drug culture—like the fake hype that drugs boost creativity or heal mental trauma. Akshay explores how temporary synthetic highs are trapping Gen-Z in dark rooms, making them miss out on the greatest natural highs of life, like traveling, building a career, and exploring the real world.

Most importantly, in this episode, Akshay introduces his grand vision and initiative, "Project Happy Human"—a mission to create creative hubs, safe mental health support spaces, and life exploration programs across campuses to build a naturally happy, drug-free generation.

What we discuss in this high-energy Malayalam awareness podcast:

• The 'Vaazha 2' Reality Check: Breaking down how curiosity and peer pressure trap young minds into substance abuse.

• The Myth of Creative Highs: Debunking the scientific and psychological lies sold by drug peddlers to youth.

• The Real 'Highs' of Life: Shifting the focus from chemical dependency to life exploration, fitness, travel, and personal success.

• Introducing Project Happy Human: The grand vision to provide youth with judgmental-free therapy, creative outlets, and actionable support systems.

This isn't a boring lecture; it’s an elder-brotherly conversation meant to empower you to say a strong "NO" to drugs and a big "YES" to your life and potential.

Listen to Stories with Akshay, the top relationship and youth podcast in Malayalam, for raw, honest, and healing conversations.

Follow and rate the podcast on Spotify to join the Project Happy Human movement! 💙

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Host: Stories with Akshay - Malayalam Podcast

Conversations that heal, in the language of your heart.

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Stories with Akshay is recognized as the #1 Relationship Podcast in Malayalam and runner-up in the 'Create with Anchor program' by Spotify 2023, Top3 Finalist in HH India Podcast Awards India 2023, and Nominated for the Inspiring Storyteller Award in India Reading Olympiad 2025 by Food4thought Foundation.