Third Eye Thoughts

We are back and ready to dive deep into the bottomless ocean that is our lives!

If you have questions about living with a partner, when to have kids, and being a functioning person in your late twenties…well, we have those questions too. Grab a cup of something warm and join us as we catch up about life events, the nuances of toilet etiquette when living with a partner, and that pesky ticking of our biological clocks.

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This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing done by Chitra Nidadavolu, with writing support from Shivani Singh.

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Hey listeners, it’s time to ring in a new year, and that calls for reflection, retrospection, and looking ahead to what’s to come. In this episode, we discuss the lessons of the past year, along with experiences, challenges, and conversations that made us see things in a new light. We mention books and podcasts that influenced us this year (listed below) and would love to hear from you on the ideas and thoughts that influenced you the most this year. With the new year comes a new chance to refresh our goals and intentions and hope you find some inspiration (or just plain enjoyment) in this year’s reflection.

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This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing done by Chitra Nidadavolu, with writing support from Shivani Singh.

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Today we chat about everything in our lives we want to catch up on - jobs, travels, family, Shemona’s recent move to Germany (!!!). Step into our living room and grab a mug of tea (or a stein of bier) while we catch each other up on the goings-on of our day-to-day lives and the recent changes that are really big for us. We discuss life in a different country, potential and current jobs, and our friendship as a whole.

This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing done by Chitra Nidadavolu, with writing support from Shivani Singh.

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In the words of John Mayer, “Say what you need to say.” Or…don’t?

In our day-to-day lives, we often think of the words left unsaid. How else could I have handled that micro-aggression at work? Did I do the right thing in seeking out help? These questions, and many more, come up during our conversations on times when a confrontation could either bring you a sense of closure or just mean prolonged awkwardness every day at work. We talk about how power dynamics and confrontations play out in a professional setting, often affecting people with marginalized identities the most.

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This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing done by Chitra Nidadavolu, with writing support from Shivani Singh.

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On today’s episode we discuss the many ways international cultures are “branded” to fit the current trends of the time. Goat yoga sounds like a delightful time, but does it pay homage to yoga’s roots in India? Maybe cultural appropriation is inevitable in our globalized society, where languages, recipes, and fashion trends are exchanged every second via social media. We also discuss the generational perspectives on what is deemed “appropriation” vs. “appreciation.” There was a time when there was no representation of Indian culture in fashion, so maybe that bindi-wearing girl at Coachella is a cultural ambassador, bringing Desi fashion to the West. It’s all about perspective…or is it?

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This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing done by Chitra Nidadavolu, with writing support from Shivani Singh.

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Welcome back to part 2 of our stolen focus discussion! Listen to find out how we addressed some of the glaring issues brought up around our society's flawed ability to focus on pretty much anything. All hope is not lost so tune in and join us to see how you can reclaim your focus!

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This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing and writing done by Chitra Nidadavolu.

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Welcome back friends! As usual we have gotten so into our conversation we could not stop talking and had to make this a two-parter. Stolen Focus, the absolute bible on navigating the modern world's incapability with staying on task (written by the brilliant Johann Hari) was our roadmap for this week's episode. Join us as we get into the truly complex and intimidating task of deconstructing the establishment of distraction. If you have been struggling to focus lately it both is and is not your fault! If you're perplexed by that answer then give this episode a listen.

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This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing and writing done by Chitra Nidadavolu.

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In this episode we discuss a decade that can mean multiple things at once: our twenties. One on hand, our twenties can be a time of exploration and experiences that we won’t have once we are more settled down in life. This is the time to move to Costa Rica and work as a scuba diving instructor before the window of opportunity closes. However, in Meg Jay’s book The Defining Decade, she argues that our twenties are a lot more significant than we realize. We discuss her arguments around picking the right career, partner, and lifestyle in your twenties to build a strong foundation for yourself later on down the road. As three women at the halfway point of this “defining decade,” we take a look at our own lives to see the impact of our decisions.

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This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing done by Chitra Nidadavolu, with writing support from Shivani Singh.

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Growing up, our trips to India were characterized by similar things: family reunions, culture clashes, and eating amazing home cooked meals. Our trips to India served as a reminder that even though we are well-versed in Desi culture in America, there are still nuanced differences between our Americanized perspectives and those of our relatives who grew up in India.  We spend the episode unpacking how our own growth and maturity over the years has impacted our understanding of our home country.

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This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing done by Chitra Nidadavolu, with writing support from Shivani Singh.

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Today we reflect on how we were raised, and how that made us who we are today. Like many things in life, there are parts we cherish, and also aspects we resent. We delve into the nuances of being brought up by immigrant parents while being a child of America, too.

This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing done by Chitra Nidadavolu, with writing support from Shivani Singh.

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