This episode of ROOH features a candid conversation with my sister-in-law, Ritu, who grew up in an all-girl South Asian family. We dive into what that was like, especially in a culture that often treasures sons. But here's the cool part: Ritu shares how her unique upbringing actually made her and her sisters super independent and helped them truly see their own value. It's all about changing the conversation for South Asians—showing that daughters are a total blessing and parents who have them are incredibly lucky.

In this candid and heartfelt episode of ROOH, Monica and Jyoti dive deep into the nuanced experience of growing up Indian-American/Canadian. From navigating cultural expectations and straddling two distinct worlds, to the often humorous and sometimes challenging journey of forging a unique identity, they share personal stories of how their dual heritage has profoundly shaped who they are today. Join them as they explore the impact of tradition, assimilation, and finding belonging "in-between" — a conversation that's relatable, insightful, and perhaps, still a little bit "confused" in the best possible way.

Ever felt like you're constantly being compared to a sibling? In this episode, Monica and I, both the oldest in our families, chat about how we ended up being more "by the book" while our younger siblings were off having adventures. We even have Monica's sister, Priya, join us to share what it was really like being the youngest and constantly measured against Monica. Our big takeaway? It's time to stop the comparisons and let everyone just be their awesome, unique self.

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning into ROOH! This week, Monica and I are getting really personal. We're opening up about something that deeply impacted both our lives: our fathers experiencing heart attacks. What's truly striking are the vastly different outcomes, and what we learned about symptoms that go way beyond the typical chest pain. Stick around, this is an important one for us South Asians. Truly the one episode you don't want to miss!

Ever feel like there's a huge unspoken thing in our South Asian homes? We're diving deep into anxiety – that silent struggle many of us face but never really discuss.

In this episode of ROOH, we're joined by Shahruma, a fantastic South Asian Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She'll break down what anxiety actually is, especially how it shows up in our community. More importantly, Shahruma shares real, tangible steps you can take right now to manage it. It's time to talk, understand, and start healing. Tune in to find your calm.

In this heartfelt episode, Monica and I open up about our personal journeys through the often-unspoken realities of the fourth trimester. We're diving deep into our experiences after childbirth, sharing the joys and challenges of breastfeeding, from those initial struggles to finding our rhythm. We also candidly discuss navigating the emotional rollercoaster of the postpartum blues, offering a raw and relatable look at finding your footing as a new mom. Tune in for an honest conversation about nurturing yourself while nurturing your little one.

Courageous Kaur: Charting a Path with Understanding and Courage

Join us as Sharin, a truly Courageous Kaur, shares her inspiring journey of making brave, unconventional choices that often defied traditional Desi norms. Discover how she navigated these decisions, not just with immense courage, but also with deep understanding, forging and maintaining a beautiful, strong relationship with her family, even as she consistently pushed boundaries.

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"Where Faith Found a Family: Neetu's Path to Motherhood" on ROOH is all about Neetu's incredibly tough but ultimately heartwarming journey to becoming a mom. She shares the raw truth about the many struggles and heartbreaks she faced while trying to have a baby. It's a deeply personal and inspiring story about perseverance, faith, and finally achieving her dream of motherhood after a lot of trials.