The Desi Reality

Hey guys! Today, we have Shagun Patel joining the podcast to talk about knowing your worth, setting boundaries, cutting out toxicity, and navigating through mental health as a South Asian woman. She is one of the most well spoken and kind people I have spoken to, so I know for a fact many of you will enjoy today's episode. Her advice is phenomenal and left me with a lot of positive introspection. I hope you all experience the same!<3 Have an amazing day! Be sure to leave me feedback via DM (@thedesireality)! Also, be sure to follow Shagun on all socials!:)  

Hey guys! In today's episode, we have Shanks joining me to talk about his experience as a South Asian LGBTQ+ content creator. We talked about lack of representation, discrimination he has faced from brands, struggles with finding one's identity, and advice for anyone who is struggling to come out. Be sure to listen in and DM me any feedback you have regarding this episode @thedesireality on Instagram). I hope you guys have an amazing week! I love you all.<3

Hey guys! On today's episode, one of my closest friends Sanya Mahajan is joining us to talk about toxic diet culture in general, insecurities during the summer/insecurities that come with being South Asian, and the struggles of being South Asian as well as having body image issues. Sanya is one of the sweetest, most kind hearted people I know, and all of her advice is very thoughtful + helpful. She is the founder of the Bamble Ramble podcast as well, so be sure to check it out! Be sure to DM any feedback you have to @thedesireality on Instagram. 

Hey guys! Today's episode is in honor of pride month and the importance of being supportive no matter what month of the year it is. Being South Asian, a lot of individuals struggle to come out because of the extreme stigma and guilt complex we feel as immigrant children. I wanted to highlight a couple of your experiences you all have shared with me and remind you all that your identity is nothing to be ashamed of, ever. With Roe V Wade and its concerns in contingency with the same sex marriage laws, I briefly broke everything down so it is easy to understand where these concerns are coming about. I am always a safe person to come out to. I love you all- always. Please DM me if you ever need anything (@thedesireality). 

Side note, it is my birthday today! Yay! I am so grateful for all of you. Please check in on your friends for me today. Thank you so much.:) 

Hey everyone! Today, I have one of my close friends Japna Kaur joining me to talk about the South Asian mental health taboo, generational differences, advice, resources, and the importance of seeking the right kind of help at the right time. This episode is like being on a FaceTime call with us, so hopefully it feels like a relaxed/relatable episode for all of you to tune into. She's an aspiring YouTuber and a mental health advocate, so be sure to follow all of her socials @japnakaurr. (I love her content, and I think all of you will too!) :) Be sure to DM us if you ever need anything: @thedesireality or @japnakaurr on Instagram! I love you all! Have an amazing day. :) 

Hey guys. In honor of Cooper Noriega's passing and Mens' Mental Health, I decided to do this very raw and real episode. It's extremely unstructured in comparison to my normal question answer format, but it's a real conversation that we must have. Mens' mental health matters. The South Asian cultural norms/constructs only add to the pressures and necessities to destigmatize mental health. Check in on your friends today. I love you all very much. My DMs are always open: @thedesireality. <3 I'll see you guys soon- I have a lot of episodes planned for the foreseeable future:) 

Hey guys! Today, we have Simran Duggi, Ms. Teen South Asia International, joining us to talk about her experiences in pageantry, her thoughts on representation in mainstream media, how she is using her platform, her experiences with mental health, and more. I hope you all enjoy today's episode! Be sure to DM me any feedback on @thedesireality on Instagram. I hope you all are having an amazing week<333

Hey guys! Today's topic is a bit sensitive, so I want to give you all a TW regarding conversation on rape culture. We preface this in the second half of the episode, so if you'd still like to listen to the firsthand regarding how curvy women are treated in the South Asian community, you definetly can. Sonya, from YouthSpeaksCA, joins me to talk about her first hand experiences regarding both of these topics and why spreading awareness regarding this is so important. I hope you all hear the urgency of spreading awareness regarding such important topics like such. I love you all. Take your time listening to this episode if necessary. Don't hesitate to take breaks. Have an amazing day everyone. Be sure to support Sonya and her podcast @YouthSpeaksCA:) Feel free to DM @thedesireality regarding any feedback on this episode. 

Hey guys! It is such an honor to have the iconic Nadia Jagessar from Indian Matchmaking join me today! We discuss her experiences on Netflix, mental health, the importance of therapy, South Asian representation, her experiences being Guyanese, and more! Nadia is such a sweetheart and has such an uplifting outlook on her experiences/passions. I hope you guys enjoy today's episode! Be sure to show her some love (@nadiajagessar on Instagram) and leave me any feedback you have on this episode! (@thedesireality on Instagram)! 

HEY GUYS! Happy new year!!!! I love you all so much!! Also, happy 1 year anniversary to this podcast!! I'm so grateful to be able to spend one of my best decisions of 2021 on the same day as the new year. I hope you guys are able to listen in- I'm so grateful for every bit of your support and I truly hope you guys remember to take care of yourselves this year. This is our year. Here's to many more anniversaries in the future:) I'm so grateful for this family we've built. <33