Words And Not Much Else

They say becoming a mother is the single most life-defining moment for a woman. Or is it? In this episode, my sister Sakshi and I dig deep into the struggles and high points of pregnancy, childbirth and understanding what being a mom is all about. If you're a parent, soon-to-be parent, or want-to-be-parent, listen to my sister talk about her experiences and share some important advice. Happy listening!

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Acoustic Uplifting Background by RomanSenykMusic.

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As a creative medium, writing is my favourite. As a tool, it makes us good communicators. As art, it can create joy, wonder and magic. Tune in to our conversation as we talk about the beauty of writing, of experiencing life as writers and poets, of finding your voice and your place in the writing community, and of letting your honesty shine through your words. Come on in!

Swathi's website: www.thevirtualparchment.com

My website: www.iflutteredby.com

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BatchBug - Playing In The Wind

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Track: Sonhe

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Have you ever felt the urge to live in another country? I've always found it fascinating when people rebuild their lives in a completely foreign land, and in a way, rebuild themselves as well. Join my friend Dean Lobo and me as we talk about the stories and experiences of his life as an immigrant in Toronto, Canada. We also talk about home, culture, diversity and the many lessons we’ve learnt over the years. Join us!

Stardust by Jay Someday

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We're in the midst of strange times. The kind we'll tell our grandkids about "You kids have it way too easy. You've NO idea how much we struggled." One thing that definitely helps me keep my head above water is reaching out to old friends and talking about how we're living through it. For this episode, I called up three of my closest friends to have a chat about things we've been struggling with and thinking about. The topics range from break-ups to addictions and from love to writing. We'd love for you to join in!

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Tokyo Music Walker - Way Home is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY) license. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3lLfvhpPGtwd5qD25cMDcA

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My friend Benjie and I have always loved being spontaneous and carpe diem-ing the day every time we've been together. We both believe in grabbing the nowness of moments before they slip away. Him more than me. We're now living in a world that's so unpredictable, it's hard to believe there's a point in always planning for the future. Join us as we talk about the good and bad of being impulsive, making choices and living with depression in an uncertain world.

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Prod. Riddiman

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Do you feel overwhelmed easily? Weighed down by the noisy, complicated world we live in? Yeah, me too. As I do very often, I turned to my friend Neha for some reflection. She joins us today to share her story of how she got out of a dark place and found the strength to live life with renewed hope. We also talk about meditation, self love, spirituality, existence and ponder over the meaning of life. Listen to this one if you've been looking for that little dose of hope.

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Track: Your Gentle Touch — Artificial.Music & Syiphorous [Audio Library Release]

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It's said that when reality becomes too complex, stories help give it form. There's so much talk around stories already, it's almost as if they’re running the world. In our episode today, my friend Laksh and I talk about what it is about stories that makes them so interesting and powerful. We talk about our favourite stories, characters we love and why "storytelling" is everyone's new favourite buzzword.

Music credits:

Sapajou - The Way To You

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Ah, love. How much we want it, how much we pretend we don't, and how little we still know of it. My friend Abira and I know we can't fix the world, but there are still some things we can do to make life just that little bit better. Join us as we talk about the love we share with our parents, friends, romantic partners, ourselves, and the world in general.

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Pressure - Riot https://youtu.be/ELksuZkgQsQ

They say music is life itself, and we couldn't agree more. Sometimes you meet people who fuel your passion for music even further and help you discover more artists. Meet my friend, DJ. Not only is he a musician himself, but nothing makes him happier than sharing his favourite music with the world. In this episode, we talk about our favourite bands, songs, and memories from the spellbinding world of music. Come on in!

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Wanderlust by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley

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We've all played games as children, but not all of us keep that spirit alive when we grow up and lead busy lives. In this episode, I talk to my friend Surya about what makes gaming a way of life for him. We discuss our favourite games from the past, and our favourite ones today. Join us as why try to break down why we need stories, characters and imagination even as grown ups. Oh, and be ready to take notes. Some great recommendations throughout the episode!

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I'll Meet You There by Sapajou https://soundcloud.com/sapajoubeats

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