Unsurprisingly, we love therapy so much that we’re training to be clinicians. This week, your favorite therapy stans talk about their biggest takeaways from their therapy sessions - from lessons on boundary setting as daughters of immigrants to self-compassion and survival. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

There are SO many ways to describe ourselves and our communities…but which term is the right one?  This week, we talk about being "Brown," "Desi," and "South Asian," and the histories behind them. How do these words contribute to our individual and collective identities, and why does terminology even matter in the first place? And if you want to read more check out these amazing articles:  - https://www.npr.org/2017/12/11/569983724/ask-code-switch-who-can-call-themselves-brown - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna1886 - https://scroll.in/global/975071/is-the-term-desi-offensive-some-south-asian-americans-think-so --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

This might be our most unhinged episode yet. It's 2023 and we're still not over 2020. So what better way to process than by doing a kids react to our 2020 new year's resolutions? Join us as we listen to our 2019 selves who had no idea what was about to hit them.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

Bella! Where the hell have you been loca?? It’s been a long 1.5 years without LL, but we’re so excited to be back. This episode, we talk about what we‘ve been up to since we last recorded. It’s been a wild ride (college graduations, world travels, new jobs, and new cities), and we’re ready to bring what we’ve learned and experienced here to our 6th season!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

The COVID-19 situation in India right now is beyond devastating. This week, we discuss America’s role in the global access to the vaccine, the two-fold experiences faced by members of the Indian diaspora, and most importantly, how we can help.  Throughout this episode, we included information from The Guardian, New York Times, and The Atlantic. For resources to check out and donate to, please check out this Linktree compiled by our lovely friend Rhea Shetty. Proceeds from our sticker sales with Dewy Apricot will be donated to the only hospital in the rural village of Kosadi in Gujarat, India. You can purchase your stickers here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/971796491/dewy-apricot-x-loudmouth-ladkis-sticker?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dewy+apricot&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&variation0=1831754680  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

Storytelling and destigmatizing taboos in the South Asian community is what our podcast is all about, so this week, we were super excited to talk about our newest favorite book, “untold: defining moments of the uprooted.” Untold is a Brown Girl Mag anthology, a collection of stories that explores the intergenerational, diverse South Asian experience throughout the diaspora, through the lens of identity, being, and relationships. This week, we sat down and did a little book club to share our favorite stories from untold! You can get your own copy of untold and you HAVE to check out Garmi for beautiful, sustainable, and South Asian accessories! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

Tax season is upon us, and we’d be lying if we said we knew what we were doing - turns out, we’re not alone! The conversation about women and finance has just scratched the surface, and we wanted to talk about how women of the South Asian diaspora interact with money. We speak about our own experiences navigating the world of personal finance, common money mindsets prevalent among South Asian communities, and the psychological and biological effects of “money trauma”.  Check out Boss Betis (@bossbetis) who helped us so much with this episode! And check out The Mighty Mithai (@themightymithai) to get your own pack of Mixing Up Masti - you can use our code "LOUDMOUTHLADKIMASTI" for 10% off! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

On this podcast, we speak often about therapy and mental health, and this week, we had the pleasure to sit down with Aparna Sagaram, a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with immigrants and children of immigrants. According to a 2018 study published in World Psychiatry, scientists suggest trauma can be passed down to subsequent generations through an enduring change in the function of DNA. This week, we speak about concerns that often come up in the South Asian population, intergenerational trauma, and how we can break the cycle and move towards generational healing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

It’s that awful time of the year where every website and every advertisement pushes you to get your “dream summer body”. What does that mean and why is it so harmful? This week, we talk about nutrition and exercise through a lens of body neutrality, abundance over restriction, and our own nutrition and exercise journeys. Follow us on Instagram @loudmouthladkis or shoot us an email at loudmouthladkis@gmail.com. We'd love to hear your thoughts and we'll see you next week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

Representation is a buzzword in the South Asian diaspora. Though we’ve all had the conversation about viewing representation as a consumer, we haven’t been exposed to the perspective of depicting representation through one’s work. This week, we sat down with Sonya Lalli, a romance and women’s fiction author of Indian heritage, and we chat about embracing biculturalism in literature, her journey navigating the author space as a South Asian woman, and how she used her experiences and those of her favorite loudmouths to write her new book “Serena Singh Flips the Script” which is out now!  Head over to our Instagram @loudmouthladkis to learn how you can win your very own copy of "Serena Singh Flips the Script" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

Storytelling is the backbone of our mission with Loudmouth Ladkis. This episode, we talk about how we have used storytelling in our own lives to advocate for access to healthcare, access to medicines, and mental healthcare. But it’s not always easy - storytelling is realizing that you’re more than your adversity and your hard experiences. You’re more than a single story. Make sure to catch "Each & Every Day" on MTV to hear more of Saniya's story.  And go to www.ZenergizeYourSpace.com to get your own candle & use our code "Ladki10" for 10% off your order! A huge shout out to Sindoora Designs for the amazing episode artwork this season - go give her some love ❤️❤️ Follow us on Instagram @loudmouthladkis or shoot us an email at loudmouthladkis@gmail.com. We'd love to hear your thoughts and we'll see you next week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

Valentine’s Day is an *extremely* polarizing holiday. Whether you’re incredibly cuffed, single and ready to mingle, in the middle of a complicated situation-ship, or OVER relationships, the most important thing this Valentine’s Day is self love! This week, we talk about tangible ways to practice self love and how to celebrate self love and female empowerment!  And go to www.ZenergizeYourSpace.com to get your own candle & use our code "Ladki10" for 10% off your order!  A huge shout out to Sindoora Designs for the amazing episode artwork this season - go give her some love ❤️❤️ Follow us on Instagram @loudmouthladkis or shoot us an email at loudmouthladkis@gmail.com. We'd love to hear your thoughts and we'll see you next week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

Ever reminisce about the Danish cookies in that blue tin your mom keeps her sewing kit in? This week we sat down with Seema Hari to talk about sustainability in the South Asian diaspora. We chat about consumer power, the challenges of thrifting, privilege in sustainability, and adopting a shame-free mindset when leveraging our individual and collective action cycles to evoke change. If you're looking to purchase second-hand from an online Desi store, check out www.desithrift.com or @desithrift_! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

Self care is more than a tree pose and a “golden turmeric” latte; self care is hard work and it’s challenging ourselves to seek a better wellbeing. This week, we talk about how we can decolonize self care, as it’s something our ancestors have been doing for centuries! Tune in to hear the Ladkis explore how can we use cultural humility to change the way that we view, consume, and practice self care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

Yup, that’s right - ‘Samosa Caucus’ is a real phrase coined by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi to group together fellow Indian-American members of Congress. Given the widespread efforts of South Asian voter mobilization and South Asian-Americans seemingly claiming Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, it’s interesting to think about our community’s political consciousness and how rampant identity politics truly is. This week, we spoke with Anna Eapen, a Senior Associate at Hamilton Place Strategies, and we discussed the range of South Asian-American voters (yes, even the ‘socially-liberal, fiscally-conservative’ folks), South Asians in American politics, and advice for people who want to pursue policy-work. Reminder to hold your elected officials accountable, regardless of identity politics, their last names, and/or their cultural heritage! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

This week, join us in a conversation with one of our favorite South Asian-American entrepreneurs, Rooshy Roy! In this episode, Rooshy talks about her journey in founding and rebranding Aavrani and embracing authenticity and duality through her experience with her skincare brand that emphasizes clean beauty and Ayurvedic beauty rituals. Want to learn how to find yourself in your career and maintain authenticity as a CEO? Check out this episode! You are also all invited to use our code LADKI10 for $10 off any Aavrani purchase! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

Somehow, we’re almost eight months into quarantine, and it is HARD being a college student right now! This week, we talk about the joys (hint: there are next to zero) and many challenges of Zoom University. From maintaining structure on a day to day basis to battling zoom fatigue and from dealing with FOMO to dealing with unaccommodating professors, the Loudmouth Ladkis talk about their experiences and share some tips that have worked for them! Go check out the amazing @sitharabysriya at https://www.sitharabysriya.com and use the code “LML15” when purchasing for 15% off her gorgeous masks this Diwali season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

As we begin Season 4, we realized that we’ve never formally introduced ourselves, so hey! Want to know who’s irrationally afraid of elevators or which Loudmouth Ladki accidentally unmuted herself on Zoom in a 200-person class? Stay til the end to learn about our new spicy segment! XOXO, Loudmouth Ladkis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

Gender expression is often attributed to what we wear, how we speak, and how we carry ourselves. In many cultures around the globe, gender identity and sexuality are both incredibly stigmatized. This week, we continued the discussion surrounding LGBTQ+ voices in the Desi community. We spoke to Nova (@spacelordnova) about gender identity, sexuality within the context of the South Asian nuclear family unit, and how cisgender and straight individuals can move towards active allyship. From normalizing introducing ourselves with our pronouns, educating ourselves, and opening our wallets to donate to reputable and ethical funds, we can support members of the LGBTQ+ community. Please check out linktr.ee/loudmouthladkis for funds that you can donate to! Each episode this season was recorded over Zoom to ensure safety of our guests and hosts. Thank you so so SO much to @colorsofroshni for all of the artwork this season, and thank you to you all for sticking with us through Season 3! 💛 Follow us on Instagram (@loudmouthladkis) or shoot us an email at loudmouthladkis@gmail.com. We'd love to hear your thoughts and we'll see you next season!!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support

From Dostana to Ek Ladki Ko Dekha, we’ve seen such minimal exposure to LGBTQ+ identities in South Asian media, but why don’t we hear more about the hijra community in South Asia? Or Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore’s prominent portrayal of homosexual and transsexual identities in his work? This week, we spoke to Chitra Jagannathan about bisexuality and bi-erasure, colonialism’s impact on homophobia in South Asia, and speaking out as a South Asian-American member of the LGBTQ+ community. Each episode this season was recorded over Zoom to ensure safety of our guests and hosts. Thank you @colorsofroshni for the gorgeous episode artwork this season! 💛Follow us on Instagram @loudmouthladkis or shoot us an email at loudmouthladkis@gmail.com. We'd love to hear your thoughts and we'll see you next week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loudmouth-ladkis/support