With Adya, what begins as casual “blabbering” slowly opens into something deeper. We talk about birthdays and why they feel performative, about choosing solitude without guilt, and about documenting life in ways that actually matter to you. Along the way, we wander into conversations about anger, childhood, identity, and the quiet ways we inherit patterns from our parents.

Adya reflects on why she resists permanence—whether it’s tattoos, expectations, or fixed identities—and how she prefers to experience life in fragments: through photographs, notes, and moments that don’t need validation from anyone else.

There’s humour, there’s randomness, and then there are moments that hit unexpectedly hard—like understanding where your emotions come from, or realizing that sometimes “blabbering” is just another form of thinking out loud.

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We talk about growing up in Thane, moving out at 17, navigating language shifts from Marathi to Hindi to English, and studying politics of conflict and justice at SOAS. Neeraj shares what it was like working on the ground during Indian state elections - witnessing intimidation, rural political ecosystems, and the realities you only understand when you are physically there.

The conversation moves through Hindu nationalism, social policy, queer identity, migration, family, and the complicated question many of us carry: Do we go back home, or do we build a life where we feel safest?

We also talk about overcommitting, learning to say no, calling parents once a week for four hours, and what it means to be rooted in language even when you are geographically elsewhere.

This episode is layered, honest, and had layered giggles sandwiched between valuable conversations!

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We talk about growing up in Kashmir, navigating marriage on her own terms, moving across cities and countries, and what it really took to get to Oxford through crowdfunding. Sahreen reflects on privilege, guilt, ambition, and the invisible pressures that come with success. The conversation moves through work culture, mental health, anxiety, decision‑making, and the long journey of unlearning self‑doubt.

This is not a polished success story. It’s a raw reflection on becoming — with all the contradictions, fears, and courage that come with it.

Guest referred by Manzer from the last episode!

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They talk about growing up with unconventional parenting, navigating long-distance marriage, and building Bridge—a student-led initiative that helps peers graduate without debt. Manzer opens up about burnout, belief systems, privilege, and his struggle with always wanting to do more.

It’s a conversation about embracing confusion, celebrating pauses, and walking purposefully - even when you’re unsure of the destination.

🔗 Guest referred by Kanika Joshi.

Bridge is Manzer's beautiful initiative to make education accessible to all. Find out more here: https://www.bridge-edu.in/

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They talk about the complexities of the development sector, the politics of privilege, the reality of burnout, and the pursuit of balance in a world that rewards extremes. The conversation flows through joy, fear, ambition, and love - with reflections on personal growth, long-term relationships, and choosing courage despite doubt.

This is a story about choosing to show up - again and again - with your full self.

🔗 Plus, Kanika recommends the next guest in this ever-growing chain of conversations.

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