Podcast
The Desi Complex
Hosted by Alia · EN
Your local Desi millennial aunty talking about Desi problems in the western world. Let's dive deep into traumas around identity, childhood, parenting, health, racism, immigration, education, food, beauty standards, and literally anything! Being a Desi means so much - let's explore all the angles in 10-15 minute podcasts. You can reach me at : thedesicomplex@gmail.com :)
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Episodes
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Mental Health in the Desi Community Pt. 1
Nov 15, 202100:17:54Tap to summarizeThis episode shares how you should go about finding the right mental health support for you. From what you need to do when you find a therapist to assessing your "why" as you seek help.
Transcribe →What's Up with Only Children?
Nov 28, 202000:09:49Tap to summarizeAre they mental or what? Or just spoiled? Well not quite. It's interesting to explore being an only child - I share some thoughts on stereotypes and reflections we should dive deeper into what only children are truly like.
Transcribe →Indian Women Should Not Marry
Oct 23, 202000:15:06Tap to summarizeWhen they ask you if you want to marry them, kindly decline and walk away. It's for your own good. Trust me, I'm a random Indian Aunty like Millenial that's helping women take their power back in life.
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Hair as Trauma for Women (Hair Complex Series)
Jun 2, 202000:12:38Tap to summarizeThis is a continued look at how hair is traumatic for women - who have to align themselves to the beauty standards of today. Being feminine is about being hairless. Being masculine is about being hairy - but where is the line? Why can't we be a lil hairy and feminine? If you have stories you want to share - I'd love to hear them @ thedesicomplex@gmail.com :)
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For Desi Men: How Desi Women Date Online?
May 30, 202000:13:40Tap to summarizeHey Desi Men - ever wondered what makes a woman swipe right on you? Learn what's inside a Desi woman's mind. I share with you a few of my tips on what to do to improve your online dating profile, how to communicate via text, and what to do/not do on a first date. Cheers, A Desi Woman Saving Your Brown Ass
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Online Dating as a Desi Woman
May 30, 202000:15:31Tap to summarizeLet's dive deep into how weird online dating is - and what's up with it. I share some funny and weird stories of dudes I have spoken with and apps I have used! Exploring how dating works as a desi woman is a S.T.R.U.G.G.L.E!
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Bollywood and Our Desi Identity
May 29, 202000:15:00Tap to summarizeBollywood is such an important part of India's culture - it's almost like a religion. The way that Bollywood movies have shaped us is something we often don't recognize. In this segment, I discuss great things Bollywood taught us but also areas where Bollywood negatively affected us as people.
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The Desi Anger Complex
May 29, 202000:13:13Tap to summarizeAnger seems to be a built culturally into our society - everyone is always angry - for no reason! In this short segment we explore how anger comes about, why we are so angry all the time, and some tips and tricks on handling your emotions.
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The Shaadi Complex
May 29, 202000:18:46Tap to summarizeWhy does everyone always pressure you to get married? Literally WHY! In this segment - I crossed some lines around religious beliefs and time ( promised a 10 minute segment, you get an 18 minute segment). The thing is shaadi is a complicated subject - in this podcast we explore, India's obsession with shaadi, why our parents keep pressuring us, and how to handle it as an adult.
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The Hair Complex
May 29, 202000:11:04Tap to summarizeWhy do Desi Women have so much hair? Why Gods WHYYYY? In this episode we explore briefly our relationship with our hairs, the traumatic experiences we have, all the solutions we explore, and what we do just to be "hairless goddess" for 2 weeks at a time.
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