Vocally Annotated

By Sarika

For women who take everything seriously 💖... more

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How many episodes does Vocally Annotated have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

Vocally Annotated episodes:

March 27, 2026How to: go on a date | Ep 17
MENTIONED IN THE EP:
Nobody Panic Podcast - 'How to be Incredible at Dating'
'The Game of Desire' by Shan Boodram
⁠Yapping about Bridgerton and Indian aunties | Ep 14⁠
⁠Dante Basco on The JV Club
⁠Send episode suggestions here!⁠

RECOMMENDED READING (affiliate link)⁠

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MY LINKS:
⁠Send episode suggestions here!⁠
⁠YouTube⁠
⁠Spotify⁠
⁠Instagram⁠
⁠⁠Substack⁠
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46min
March 17, 2026 Listen to this if you're insecure about being behind in life | Ep 16
MENTIONED IN THE EP:• Yapping about Bridgerton and Indian aunties | Ep 14• Send episode suggestions here!• Your dream job is 5 weeks away | Ep 6

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 You're not alone in feeling behind in life
03:49 No seriously, *everyone* feels like they're behind
08:34 Jealousy as a useful emotion
15:54 You're not alone in feeling insecure about not having a house
18:01 Deinfluencing the need to be marriedRECOMMENDED READING (affiliate link)
💌 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTSMY LINKS:• Send episode suggestions here! • Substack• YouTube• Spotify• Instagram
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25min
March 11, 2026 bridgerton season 4 was so ethereal instagram | Ep 15
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Benedict is more conservative than we thought
06:55 - Modern dating vs the marriage mart
09:26 - I went viral for talking about Eloise
16:40 - Eloise & Hyacinth's Season 4 arc
20:35 - Cressida Cowper jump scare
24:00 - Going viral again over Kanthony controversy!📚
RECOMMENDED READING (affiliate link) https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/vocallyannotated
💌 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS https://forms.gle/GaBkPwntMXfCaAMfA
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED
• Having liberal views and coming from a conservative background
💖 ABOUT
• New episodes sent straight to your inbox by subscribing on Substack!
• Watch on YouTube
• Listen on Spotify
• Listen to the OMG Spill! Podcast

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vocallyannotated.substack.com
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29min
February 06, 2026 Yapping about Bridgerton and Indian aunties | Ep 14
In the end we're all feminists... but what does that even mean?
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - I wish I had a strawberry matcha rn
06:27 - Cultural lag
14:15 - Your mum was a feminist too
19:42 - I did a quiz to figure out my values
21:32 - Eloise Bridgerton discussion
37:47 - I'm reading the Polin book
41:21 - Bringing it full circle
📚 RECOMMENDED READING (affiliate link)https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/vocallyannotated
💌 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS https://forms.gle/GaBkPwntMXfCaAMfA
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED
• OMG Spill! Podcast
• Cultural lag TikTok
• Eloise doesn't want to be a spinster TikTok• Stats re wearing makeup
• Book club reading 'Unwell Women' (affiliate link)
💖 ABOUT
• New episodes sent straight to your inbox by subscribing on Substack!
• Watch on YouTube
• Listen on Spotify
• Listen to the OMG Spill! Podcast

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vocallyannotated.substack.com
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47min
January 26, 2026 How not to f*ck up your marriage | Ep 13
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
02:45 - Pre-marriage
17:15 - You in the marriage
30:51 - Your marriage and the relationship itself
📚 RECOMMENDED READING (affiliate link)
https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/vocallyannotated
💌 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
https://forms.gle/GaBkPwntMXfCaAMfA
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED
• The Take's video on Claire and Phil Dunphy
• Book club reading 'Unwell Women' (affiliate link)
💖 ABOUT
Vocally Annotated is where I break down the books and ideas that actually help women build loving, supportive relationships in a world that often teaches us the opposite. I translate relationship psychology, cultural scripts, and big, sometimes intimidating concepts into tools you can genuinely use. My goal is to help you unlearn conditioning that keeps you small and step into relationships built on care, clarity, and self-respect.
• New episodes sent straight to your inbox by subscribing on Substack!
• Watch on YouTube
• Listen on Spotify
• Listen to the OMG Spill! Podcast

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vocallyannotated.substack.com
...more
55min
November 04, 2025You CAN self-optimise your way to love (kind of) | Ep 12
This episode is for you if you’re struggling with…
If you’ve done the inner work, built a life you’re proud of, and still feel “unlucky” in love, this episode will resonate. We’re disucssing wanting a supportive long-term partner, but without lowering your standards just because dating feels scarce or discouraging.
Attracting people who aren’t aligned with the emotionally grounded, ambitious version of yourself you’ve grown into
Feeling like modern dating is a mix of timing, chance, and frustration, and you want clarity on what’s actually in your control
Wondering why doing “all the right things” still isn’t leading you to the emotionally mature partner you’re looking for
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Dating is difficult
01:11 - Self-optimising your way to love
03:38 - Love is a game of luck
04:17 - Proactive serendipity
08:06 - You get out what you put in
10:07 - Life is not a means to an end
12:06 - Maximising your luck
15:24 - Introducing Book Club!

📚 RECOMMENDED READING (affiliate link)
https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/vocallyannotated

💌 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
https://forms.gle/GaBkPwntMXfCaAMfA

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED
• Emotionally Online ‘you can’t self-optimize yourself into finding love’
• Simon Clark on proactive serendipity
• Dante Basco on The JV Club
• Book club reading ‘How Not to F*ck Up Your Marriage’ (affiliate link)

💖 ABOUT
Vocally Annotated is where I break down the books and ideas that actually help women build loving, supportive relationships in a world that often teaches us the opposite. I translate relationship psychology, cultural scripts, and big, sometimes intimidating concepts into tools you can genuinely use. My goal is to help you unlearn conditioning that keeps you small and step into relationships built on care, clarity, and self-respect.
• New episodes sent straight to your inbox by subscribing on Substack!
• Watch on YouTube
• Listen on Spotify
• Listen to the OMG Spill! Podcast
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit
...more
16min
September 16, 2025 Personal style doesn't need to be complicated - here's why 💋 | Ep 11
⌚ TIMESTAMPS ⌚
00:00 - Intro
01:52 - Style system no 1
06:20 - Style system no 2
12:30 - Style system no 3
20:54 - Style system no 4
28:46 - Style system no 5
31:12 - Final rankings
34:14 - Biggest takeaways
📚 RECOMMENDED READING (affiliate link)
⁠https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/vocallyannotated⁠

💌 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
⁠https://forms.gle/GaBkPwntMXfCaAMfA⁠

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED
• Hear about how I got interested in style here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HIdjybdpMiuVKKOQCNeFq?si=9dc67e6a3dca49dc
• Close-up shots of my gorgeous mehendi! - https://www.instagram.com/p/DN9Kz47DC7_/?igsh=YjU5Y3R3b2l4bmh4
• @tiffanyferg 's video about the Kibbe system - https://youtu.be/MEH6DnpXluk?si=6D_bxh0o8lqGJJuZ
• Learn about the Style Key here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC2A7hLuux5AXiwvDc-u3qBuUJ2Owsmkh&si=TRuLl9a2oiaghuQz
• Learn about the Style Roots here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTpI7yrreQVRLvGrBTYfJXjrinh3p8k5z&si=f1pNxMgkowJ44Ts1
💖 LINKS
• ⁠EMAIL NEWSLETTER - new episodes sent straight to your inbox by subscribing on Substack!⁠
• ⁠WATCH on YouTube ⁠
• ⁠LISTEN on Spotify⁠
• ⁠Listen to the OMG Spill! Podcast 💕⁠

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit
⁠vocallyannotated.substack.com
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37min
May 27, 2025 Self care for burnout 💌 | Ep 10
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
01:41 - My love language therapy framework
04:21 - Phase 1
13:50 - Phase 2
💌 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
https://forms.gle/GaBkPwntMXfCaAMfA
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED
• Dr Mike Israetel's morning routine video - watch here
💖 LINKS
• EMAIL NEWSLETTER - new episodes sent straight to your inbox by subscribing on Substack!
• WATCH on YouTube
• LISTEN on Spotify
• Listen to the OMG Spill! Podcast 💕

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vocallyannotated.substack.com
...more
22min
April 10, 2025 4 ways to always give the best gifts - under £50 🎁 | Ep 9
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Disclaimers
03:36 - The 4 categories
04:04 - Personalised
07:48 - Experiences
12:11 - A nice version of a daily item
14:26 - A piece of art
💌 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
https://forms.gle/GaBkPwntMXfCaAMfA
💖 LINKS
• EMAIL NEWSLETTER - new episodes sent straight to your inbox by subscribing on Substack!
• WATCH on YouTube
• LISTEN on Spotify
• Listen to the OMG Spill! Podcast 💕

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vocallyannotated.substack.com
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20min
March 10, 2025 This is what your therapist secretly thinks... | Ep 8
🌟 KIRTHANA'S LINKS
• Book sessions with Kirthana here
• Read Kirthana's Substack
• Listen to our podcast, OMG Spill!
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Meet Kirthana :)
05:06 - Kirthana's background
12:02 - Why Kirthana became a therapist
16:07 - The joy in being a therapist
21:36 - Subconscious influences
26:41 - Career journey, part 1
28:36 - Being a therapist in the pandemic, part 1
32:30 - Interruption for cat cameo
34:08 - Being a therapist in the pandemic, part 2
41:05 - Career journey, part 2
44:39 - Postgrad life
47:14 - Using pop culture in therapy
55:53 - "When the world stands still, we all go back to art"
01:04:44 - Tangents about music
01:12:21 - Life imitates art at the Vatican
01:15:59 - Moving from India to the US
01:23:06 - Your therapist's background is important
01:27:50 - Outro
Love that my first interview was my bestie! We covered a LOT, from how she became a therapist, to key things to consider when finding the right therapist for you. Grab a hot drink, a snack, and enjoy!
💌 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
https://forms.gle/GaBkPwntMXfCaAMfA
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED
• On the Media episode about WW2 spies - listen here
💖 LINKS
• EMAIL NEWSLETTER - new episodes sent straight to your inbox by subscribing on Substack!
• WATCH on YouTube
• LISTEN on Spotify
• Listen to the OMG Spill! Podcast 💕

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vocallyannotated.substack.com
...more
1h 31min

FAQs about Vocally Annotated:

How many episodes does Vocally Annotated have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.