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Good Talk, Thanks

Growing up between cultures can be a wild ride, and sometimes, you just need a space to unpack it all. Enter Gupshup, a platform created by Dr. Anita Sagar and Dr. Rashmi Venkatesh for women of color who straddle the line between auntie expectations while breaking cycles and setting boundaries. From navigating relationships to finding your own voice, Gupshup offers a real, unfiltered look at life through the eyes of second-generation immigrant women.

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Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
51 minutes
Episodes
14
Years Active
2024
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Foreboding Joy

Foreboding Joy

Do you often find yourself anticipating the worst, even in the best of times? Do you struggle to fully embrace joy, always haunted by the fear of what might go wrong?


Join us as we delve into the comp…

00:58:32  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
Remembering the Good Old Days... (But Not Really)

Remembering the Good Old Days... (But Not Really)

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of nostalgia and explore how our memories can often paint a rosier picture of the past. Join us as we discuss the bittersweet nature of nostalgia, …

00:45:48  |   Mon 28 Oct 2024
The Dark Side of Happiness (Schadenfreude)

The Dark Side of Happiness (Schadenfreude)

Ah, the joy of taking misery in others' misfortune. Isin't this a tale as old as time? In this episode, Drs. Anu and Rashmi discuss the complex emotions of schadenfreude, a bittersweet pleasure deriv…

00:58:21  |   Mon 14 Oct 2024
Welcome to Season 2- The Science of Emotion

Welcome to Season 2- The Science of Emotion

New name, who dis?


We are back for season 2 ya'll and we made some exciting changes!


Join us this season as we focus on the science of emotion (Shout out to Dr. Brene Brown) from the lens of our inter…

00:43:06  |   Wed 25 Sep 2024
10/ The Problem With the Hyphen (Identity)

10/ The Problem With the Hyphen (Identity)

WHAT?! It's the end of Season 1 everyone!


To wrap things up, we're diving into a complex topic we can all relate to: hyphenated identities.


We'll be getting personal, sharing our own experiences and s…

00:52:12  |   Mon 06 May 2024
9/ Why Am I So Risk Averse?

9/ Why Am I So Risk Averse?

Hey everyone! This episode gets personal as we delve into the topic of risk aversion in our own Brown communities, especially for immigrants and their children.

We kick things off by being real with y…

00:48:53  |   Mon 15 Apr 2024
8/Over prepared and Overthinking

8/Over prepared and Overthinking

Never have I ever... felt like I didn't deserve a seat at the table? In this episode, Dr. Anu and Dr. Rashmi dive deep into the struggles of imposter syndrome and the overwhelming pressure to constan…

00:53:59  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
7/ Thick Thighs Save Lives

7/ Thick Thighs Save Lives


In this episode of Gupshup we dive into the world of body image, exploring the concept of body neutrality and its challenges. Drs. Anu and Rashmi share their own experiences, highlighting the challen…

00:56:37  |   Mon 18 Mar 2024
6/ Silent Struggles (Part II)

6/ Silent Struggles (Part II)

In the second part of "Silent Struggles," we delve deeper into the realm of behavioral addictions, aiming to decipher its nuances in comparison to substance dependence while unraveling the underlying…

00:46:09  |   Mon 04 Mar 2024
5/ Silent Struggles (Part I)

5/ Silent Struggles (Part I)

Part I of this 2 part series tackles the complex and often neglected issue of addiction in our communities. We'll explore the layers of stigma and misconceptions surrounding it, showing how addiction…

00:59:28  |   Mon 19 Feb 2024
1/ Why Do I Have So Much Brown Guilt?

1/ Why Do I Have So Much Brown Guilt?

It's the inaugural episode ya'll! So what better to start with than our favorite topic- Brown Guilt. Ever feel like you're caught between two worlds? Navigating the expectations of your South Asian f…

00:43:18  |   Wed 31 Jan 2024
2/ TLDR; What's My Trauma

2/ TLDR; What's My Trauma

In this powerful episode, we peel back the layers of generational trauma within immigrant families, particularly South Asian families. Tracing its roots to the weight of historical burdens, from colo…

01:00:46  |   Wed 31 Jan 2024
3/ You're Not Ugly, You're Just Ethnic

3/ You're Not Ugly, You're Just Ethnic

In this episode, we tackle the sensitive issue of colorism within South Asian societies. From its historical origins in colonialism to its modern-day implications, we unravel the complexities surroun…

00:42:59  |   Wed 31 Jan 2024
4/ Beyond Bath Bombs

4/ Beyond Bath Bombs

Join us in this episode as we chat about real self-care, inspired by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin's book, "Radical Self-Care: Powerful Practices to Nourish Yourself from the Inside Out".


We're skipping the fanc…

00:50:33  |   Wed 31 Jan 2024
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