Better Together-A Vaisnava Family Podcast

Ten years, two kids, countless lessons. In this special episode, we look back on a decade of marriage—the highs, the hard parts, and the unexpected ways we've grown together. Tune in for a real, hear…

What started as a simple bedtime request turned into one of those parenting moments that made us laugh, think, and wonder if anyone really knows what they’re doing. Join us on this episode as we shar…

On this episode, Gopika interviews Aksh on his highlights, challenges and special moments as a father. We walk down memory lane, recalling Aksh's feelings when we first found out we were expecting an…

Join us on a short and casual episode as we reflect on and debrief our latest vacation as a family of 4 to Orlando!

Join us for a short, casual episode where we reflect on our recent vacation to Orlando and Sadhu Sanga, a large kirtan retreat!

On this personal, heartfelt and vulnerable episode, we dive into Gopika’s experience of motherhood, detailing the overwhelming challenges and the profound joys and impact it’s had in her life.

In this episode, we honestly explore feelings surrounding child protection issues in ISKCON. We reflect on how Bhakti wisdom supports child protection and brainstorm ways we can teach body safety and…

Aksh gets personal as he shares his messy journey of uncovering a career that aligned with his nature. We chat about the importance of working according to your unique personality in the Bhakti tradi…

As our son entered into another phase of picky eating, we found help from an unexpected source....a llama! Join us as we reflect on the story, explore the power of play and its connection to Bhakti, …

When our son experienced a bout of picky eating, we found help from an unexpected source, a llama. Join us as we reflect on the story, explore the Bhakti connection to playing with your kids, and sha…

Join us as we share our own experience of Gaura Purrnima as second generation kids, and explore ideas of how we can connect our little ones and youth to Lord Chaitanya in an authentic way.

Join us as we walk down memory lane reflecting on the role Valentines Day played in our relationship . We honestly reflect on how our relationship has shifted after having children and how we hope to…

Join us as we share our journey raising a highly sensitive child, what we've learned along the way and how the Bhakti faith supports us through some of our hardest moments.

Aksh and Gopika have a candid discussion about whether or not parenting should be something that is intentionally learned. They reflect on parenting and family goals for 2025 and share what's recentl…

Join us as we reflect on our past experiences as Hare Krishna kids celebrating Gita Jayanti--the day that commemorates the original recitation of the Bhagavad Gita. We debate the importance of memori…

With the passing of Diwal-o-ween, we take the time to reflect on the complexity of trying to celebrate both holidays for our children in one day! We share stories of visiting our son's school to cele…

In passing our dating anniversary, we wonder, did we get together TOO early? Join us as we reflect on our own relationship beginnings and how Bhakti philosophy can inform the way in which we guide ou…

While many families prepare for pregnancy and birth, many families are woefully unprepared for the infamously challenging postpartum period. Research shows that many women experience adverse postpart…

A tour of our neighbor's home with our three year old sparks a conversation about our experiences growing up as a Hare Krishna youth. Join us as we reflect on the first times we realized we were "dif…