Growing Up Desi: Where Approval Is on Backorder

In this podcast episode, I talk about what it is like growing up in a stereotypical Desi household where approval always feels just out of reach. From grades and careers to hobbies and expectations at home, there is always another bar to clear and another comparison waiting.

I mix humor and honesty to share what it feels like to balance love, pressure, culture, and my own dreams. This episode is about learning to laugh at the chaos, reflect on the patterns I grew up with, and start imagining what a healthier kind of support and approval could look like for the next version of me.