After a month away from the podcast, Tejas helps Kala celebrate her birthday, belatedly, discussing nostalgic memories and the emotional value of a birthday outfit.

Kala and Tejas reflect on how competitive they are - against each other and against the wider world, sharing ideas from what they've learned on their journeys.

Kala speaks to Tejas' paternal grandmother, Rathnamma Rao about cooking for oneself - and learning to enjoy it!

Tejas celebrates his 23rd birthday by talking to his parents about their favourite memories from his birthday celebrations.

Kala and Tejas talk about his memories of nursery rhymes and their nostalgic appeal for adults, comparing today's songs to the eloquent lyrics from the past.

Tejas talks about his desire to stop trying to force change on his parents and instead, accept and embrace their individualities.

Kala and Tejas talk about supporting individual experiences without being judgmental - and allowing each member of their family to traverse their own path.

As Tejas wonders why men in the family don’t get as many gifts, Kala shares the amusing ‘toy car’ gift she received from him as a child.

Is it really a laughing matter? Kala and Tejas talk comic relief and their shared love for humour.

After covering travels with his dad, Tejas has the opportunity to explain to Kala the excitement of his first solo flight & how much he dislikes traveling with her.