Coming of Age with Tanya

Ep 5: Diving into the deep end with Sumiran: A tarotist's perspectives on life, spirituality and the universe

If you are even a little bit curious about the woo-woo side of things, you will love listening to this episode featuring my dear friend, Sumiran Annamaria Kashyap, a gifted tarotist, practitioner of reiki and two distinct systems of flower essence therapy. We discuss her transition to the world of occult from a fairly conventional career, how people perceived her choice, and the inner workings of the tarot as a guidance system, what she wishes more people knew about it beyond the common myths and misconceptions - tune into an hour of fascinating insights about spirituality, highlights of being a practitioner of the healing arts, and as always, some fun stories! Come with an open mind, leave with new perspectives!

Ep 4: Why did nobody tell me this before: Decoding relationships and patterns with Sriparna

Are you ready to get realllly vulnerable? Meet my close friend, Sriparna, a psychologist turned management consultant who is as hilarious as she is sharp for an hour-long episode filled with giggles, poignant insights and love lessons (that we had to learn the hard way)! Sriparna and I decide to put on our big sister hats and share notes on the wisdom we've gained through our own experiences in love, relationships and friendships. Listen in as we spill the tea on our embarrassing boy stories, dissect our attachment styles and patterns, and discuss everything else we wish someone else had told us in early 20s!

Ep 3: Nerding out with Saumya: Notes on mental healthcare, reimagining societal units and the need for community

Ready to nerd out? This episode is for anyone who’s ever embraced their inner geek (or just loves a deep conversation). Meet Saumya, a brilliant soon-to-be mental health practitioner currently based in Manchester, UK. Saumya shares her journey as a trainee counselor with the NHS, offering fascinating insights into how mental health systems in the UK and India compare. But that’s just the start. Ever heard of amatonormativity? (Don’t worry, I hadn’t either.) Saumya unpacks this intriguing concept from her PhD research, and we dive headfirst into a thought-provoking exploration of relationships, societal norms, and what a truly inclusive world might look like. Join us for a candid and idealistic chat that challenges the status quo and imagines a world where all kinds of relationships—romantic or not—get the love and recognition they deserve.

Ep 2: SaaS-ifying marriage and hacking dating apps: Lavanya's takes on love and life

As Lavanya grapples with turning 25, this precocious social impact consultant and I delve into ditching the idea of a 5 year plan, exploring in our 20s, and why being smart sucks. Tune into this episode to learn more about her radical ideas to fix marriages as we know it, how she managed to hack dating apps for maximum gains in happiness, and which city reigns supreme in the classic Bombay vs. Delhi vs. Gurgaon debate (spoiler alert: there is a clear loser among the three - listen to the episode to confirm if your guess is right). We closed the conversation by exchanging notes on happiness and how we've come to redefine it, our experiences with therapy and why therapist break ups suck wayyyy more than any other break ups.

Ep 1: Values, Morals & Success: Casual Conversation with Srishti

You think you have bad roommates? Has your roommate ever committed slaughter only to slight you? I didn't think so. Find out more in this episode as Srishti and I trash Colleen Hoover, discuss pet parenting, our arguing styles, values in personal life and at work, and definitions of success and morality. Super casual and light discussion, you know?