Sometimes life shifts not through big events, but through small decisions - like enrolling for a course and opening a textbook.

In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I share how studying Italian became one of the most defining choices of my life and how it shaped me and my career.

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In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on the authors who shaped how I see Italy - from Tim Parks’ realism to Beppe Severgnini’s wit and Elena Ferrante’s emotional intensity. A quiet conversation about how literature deepens our relationship with a place beyond travel.

Books mentioned:

1. On and Off the Rails from Milan to Palermo by Tim Parks

2. An Italian in Italy by Beppe Severgnini

3. Neapolitan Novel Series by Elena Ferrante

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A mindful reflection on letting go of comparison, finding your own pace, and standing fully in who you already are. This episode of The Italophilia Podcast is about growth and learning to shine more authentically by being yourself. Thanks for tuning in!

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In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on re-reading In Altre Parole by Jhumpa Lahiri and the unexpected moment when it made me cry. This is not a book review but my journey and meditation on the Italian language. At the heart of this episode is one haunting idea: to stay in dialogue, however imperfect, even when the language remains indifferent.

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A small thank you to listeners of The Italophilia Podcast.

This bonus episode is a personal story and reflection of one of my lowest phases and coincidentally also the phase when this podcast was born. Grazie for listening!

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Rome was the first Italian city I ever visited and the one that stayed with me. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on why Rome became my favourite Italian city, not as a tourist destination, but as a feeling. I also share how my first impression of Rome began long before I travelled, through cinema. This episode is a love letter to La Città Eterna- Roma.

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When Italian food travels to India, it often becomes louder. More cheese. More sauces. More toppings. In this episode, I reflect on how cucina italiana changes when it enters an Indian context. From ketchup, oregano, and chilli flakes on pizza, to richer sauces and heavier portions, this episode explores why Indian palates respond differently to Italian food!

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In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on the Indian habit of over giving and the Italian comfort with saying no. Through my experiences as a seasoned traveler in Italy and as an Indian professional working with Italian clients, the reflection begins with Ferragosto, a mid-August holiday in Italy when cities slow down, offices close, and life pauses.

Coming from India, where availability is a default setting, I explore how Italian work culture about holding warmth and boundaries at the same time.

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Italy is often called the most fashionable country in the world - but travelling through Italy teaches you that moda italiana is about much more than clothes. In this reflective episode, I talk about fashion in Italy beyond Milan and how being surrounded by effortless style can sometimes make you feel not enough.

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In this reflective episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I look back at my very first trip to Italy, moving quickly from North to South and share what time and distance have taught me since. From slowing down and staying longer in one place, to spending more intentionally on local Italian food -this episode is about learning to travel Italy more mindfully.

If you’re planning your first Italy trip, remembering your own early travels, or simply drawn to thoughtful stories about Italy, this episode is for you!

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