we ran a half marathon

from science to soul cycle ft leon tejwani

I am absolutely thrilled to have one of my fave soul cycle instructors and a gem of a human being, Leon Tejwani, on the pod today! We cover so much in this episode: star signs, growing up in California and being a movie star, having an identical twin, coming out, getting a PhD, becoming a soul cycle instructor and how DEI could improve in the soul cycle world, and more! Check out Leon's classes if you're in Boston and book your bike on the Soul Cycle app. leon's instagram: @leontejwani faves mentioned: * the voyager by chance peña * the movie in which leon (and his twin) starred: the indian in the cupboard podcast instagram: @lotsoflovepodcast natasha's instagram: @natashasohni website: natashasohni.com [natashasohni.com] substack: natashasohni.substack.com [natashasohni.substack.com]

dance, self-growth, and yoga ft isha rihal

I am thrilled to have one of my hometown besties + fellow South Asian sister, Isha Rihal, on the pod this week! Join me as we discuss our friendship, learning Indian classical dance (Bharatanatyam) together, and her journey to becoming a yoga instructor in Chicago while honoring her South Asian heritage! faves mentioned: * water by dilijit dosanjh * ragamala dance studio * half moon yoga studio [https://www.halfmoonchicago.com/start?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22825717410&gbraid=0AAAAA9cMf81ypDXIDroItTcfvxT3ZL3xN&gclid=CjwKCAjwt7XQBhBkEiwAtStpp1EHRppz1FMKHMcFM8eC8z9D8AnfHHVAwmBv8ObHBNNNixnVl3v1EBoClPMQAvD_BwE]: @halfmoonchicago on instagram * south asian yoga influencers to follow: @harpindermannyoga @nikyyoga @divyabala isha's instagram: @isharihal podcast instagram: @lotsoflovepodcast natasha's instagram: @natashasohni website: natashasohni.com [applewebdata://013B73A3-59F5-443F-AFB1-D200D57C999A/natashasohni.com] substack: natashasohni.substack.com [applewebdata://013B73A3-59F5-443F-AFB1-D200D57C999A/natashasohni.substack.com]

aapi month, wealth, and mental health

TW: mental health In this episode, we discuss AANHPI month, the met gala, and the mental health stigma within Asian communities. faves mentioned: * zayn's album konnakol (I may have already recommended this - my apologies) * stream dilijit dosanjh & raf saperra * birds & the bees by baby keem * same sh!t by isaiah rashad * kacey musgraves's new album podcast instagram: @lotsoflovepodcast natasha's instagram: @natashasohni website: natashasohni.com [natashasohni.com] substack: natashasohni.substack.com [natashasohni.substack.com]

cheating, spontaneity, and the great divide

We will always ride for Megan Thee Stallion! Say yes to as many opportunities as you can and while you're at it, listen to The Great Divide: The Last of the Bugs by Noah Kahan. faves mentioned: * noah kahan's new album !!!!!!! podcast instagram: @lotsoflovepodcast natasha's instagram: @natashasohni website: natashasohni.com [natashasohni.com] substack: natashasohni.substack.com [natashasohni.substack.com]

we ran a half marathon

TW: body image/eating disorder Join me as I reflect on running my first half marathon! Such an exciting accomplishment. faves mentioned: * zayn's new album konnakol * my marathon playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gpSL5l1MjyXxaWA1FpIXK?si=834fa3ece7694b1f] podcast instagram: @lotsoflovepodcast natasha's instagram: @natashasohni website: natashasohni.com [natashasohni.com] substack: natashasohni.substack.com [natashasohni.substack.com]