A year after finishing treatment for breast cancer, my life appears deceptively normal. I am "back to my old self" and yet everything feels different. Not all of it is bad though - ironic as it sounds, cancer has filled me up with life (would still only give it 1 star) In this episode, my friend Dujju and I talk about my "new normal" - the struggles, the emotions, and the joy that life is when you get a second shot at it.

I got diagnosed with cancer. It was unexpected, as such

Chances are you have atleast one European city on your travel bucket list (if not all). Dreamy reels from influencers (or your friends who took a job in Luxembourg) keep beckoning you. But it’s not a cheap destination for an average Indian – so how do you plan a stress-free vacation to a continent with 50 countries to choose from? I caught hold of Sudarshan, a (self-proclaimed) Europe travel consultant, and asked him the secret behind getting to those historical European towns with cobblestone streets, mulled-wine stores, and beautiful flowers – turns out, a simple strategy shift can help you get the best out your next trip to Europe.

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Dive into the underwater world with me and Shalini, certified Open Water divers, dive buddies, and water babies for life. We unpack anxieties from our early dives and try to describe the magical realm beneath the waves. Also in this episode - how I unknowingly crashed a honeymoon, got kicked in the face, and lost my dive buddy

In this episode, Nupur and I share what it's like to be on a career break. We get into what to expect when you let go of a stable source of income, why we highly recommend a sabbatical atleast once in your life, and how to answer "what do you do" when you are jobless.

Join me and dating app veteran Nupur as we discuss the horrors of modern dating. We dissect it all – why do people blow hot and cold, why first dates are exhausting, the hubris of straight men, and what single women are looking for.

All to answer that dreaded question that stops being cute after you cross 30 – why are you still single?

In this Episode:

A mid-week rant about the shame around pap smears in India, and Voldemort...I mean vagina (gasp, shudder, block)

Ending the long hiatus with a short episode on travelling solo - is it worth it?

Also in this episode: a secret admirer's declaration found in my apartment lift and how unfinished orga$ms are linked to my sudden return to podcasting

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In this wanderlust-y episode, I ask Saksham 5 questions on his travel style. He uses every opportunity to regale me with travel stories, that will take you all the way from Ladakh to the Andamans. No, neither of us is a travel-blogger nor are we putting pins in every corner of the map. We just talk about the joy that travelling brings to everyone irrespective of how often they experience it. That, and the right count of underwear to pack for a trip.

In this shortie episode, Zo shares 5 simple tips on defeating nagging self-doubt that keeps you from living up to your potential. That and a shark story.