If there’s one thing that connects most millennials like the hosts of the Conversations Brewing Podcast, it’s a good cup of coffee and feeling like you are on the ‘never-ending journey of figuring it all out'. You’re not alone in your (perhaps over) caffeinated journey of understanding your mental health and how to grow into your authentic self. Join Divya (a mental health therapist) and Ravisha (a health care researcher), two coffee-loving best friends as they dive into weekly conversations ...
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Women's History Month Empowering the Present, Celebrating the Past
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Happy Women's History Month! This week, Divya and Ravisha dive into what womanhood means to them, the changes that have happened over the years, and ways they've been inspired by societal changes through the last few decades. This is a feel good and re connect episode, grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and let's brew some conversations. Find us on Inst…
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Breaking the Chains: Unleashing Financial Confidence with Fiona from Balannx
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Welcome to another episode of Conversations Brewing! In today's episode, we dive into the world of financial independence and gaining confidence in managing your finances. Our special guest, Fiona from Balannx, shares her insights on starting a business and empowering female entrepreneurs. Meet Fiona and Balannx: Our guest, Fiona, is the founder of…
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Welcome back to Conversations Brewing! Today, we are diving into the Ins and Outs of 2024, exploring what this exciting year has in store for us. Join us as we discuss morning routines, budgeting goals, and reflect on the lessons learned from last year's episode where we set intentions instead of resolutions. Embracing the Ins Morning Routines: Kic…
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Bridging Connection: Strategies for Closing Connection Gaps
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In this episode of "Bridging Hearts," hosts Divya and Ravisha embark on a quest to transform conversations from feeling like "battlefields" to becoming meaningful "bridges" within relationships. The CB duo kick off by advocating for 2024 as the year to embrace tough conversations, emphasizing the crucial role such discussions play in nurturing heal…
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How To FINALLY Get Out Of Your Way With Guest Shivani Shah
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Hi there CB listeners! Let's jump into today's episode with Shivani Shah! She is inspiring AF, and we know you're going to love this episode. This sparkshow is a woman who left her corporate FANG job to pursue acting. She shares how she stepped away from the "comfort" to go toward her passion, her tips for staying focused, and shares her secrets th…
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WOO! It's so great to be back with you after a few months of summer slow down time. I know it might have seemed like I disappeared, but I promise there was a purpose behind it all. In today's episode, we want to share with you why we took things slow this summer and how it's all been a part of our "Reflective Girl Summer." Did we just make that up!…
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Summer Burnout, FOMO & Managing Your Mental Health
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Re-listen to Divya & Ravisha as they discuss Summer Burnout! As we are now in August, you might be feeling a little burnt out from Summer plans and need some helpful tips as we are moving into the last month of Summer. They sit down with an iced coffee and talk about how their busy schedules have led them to feel overwhelmed - and how even the most…
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Have you ever been called dramatic? Or been told, "you are too sensitive"? Well, in this episode, Divya and Ravisha dive into the topic of Empathy and how it is trait we are born with and how to be proud of your empathetic self. In this episode, you will learn... How being "sensitive" is a positive trait Societal messages around having a sensitive …
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Divya Robin and Ravisha Saini
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Trusting Your Gut: The Science & Power Of Intuition
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Have you ever felt shamed for following your intuition? Or been told, "head over heart"? Well, in this episode, Divya and Ravisha dive into the realm of intuition, exploring why it is essential to follow your instincts (of course, not ALL instincts!!) and the science behind it. Yes, there is science behind intuition, and it is not some magic feelin…
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Exploring The Complexity of Female Friendships
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In this episode of Conversations Brewing, the CB duo dives into talking about female friendships, their complexity, why they can be good for well-being, and how to create them. Divya and Ravisha have a thing to say about female friendships, as they have seen the benefit it can have to one's well-being (duh, look at them!!). In this episode, you'll …
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Overcoming Travel Anxiety: Tips and Strategies for Stress-Free Trips
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In this episode of Conversations Brewing Podcast, hosts Divya and Ravisha tackle the topic of travel anxiety, a common challenge that can prevent many people from enjoying the benefits of travel. This conversation was spun up by Ravisha’s upcoming trip to Japan! The hosts share their own experiences with travel anxiety and discuss the various facto…
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The Breakup We Stay Hush About ... Friendship Breakups
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In this episode of Conversations Brewing Podcast, hosts Divya and Ravisha dive into the tough topic of friendship break-ups. While romantic break-ups are often the focus of media and pop culture, friendship break-ups can be just as difficult and emotionally taxing. The hosts discuss their own experiences with friendship break-ups and how they have …
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From Burnout To Balance : Let's Talk Workplace Anxiety
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Welcome to Conversations Brewing, the podcast where we brew up engaging discussions on mental health, relationships, and lifestyle. In today's episode, hosts Divya and Ravisha explore the topic of workplace anxiety, a common issue that affects many people in our modern society. The CB duo starts by defining workplace anxiety and discussing how it d…
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Birthday Reflections & Answering The Juicy Questions Of Life
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It's Aries season, CB listens!! And that means... Ravisha & Divya's birthday! This episode is a special one, because it drops right in the middle of the two's birthdays (Ravisha is April 17th, and Divya is April 19th). This episode is one where the duo reflects on the last year, celebrates wins, sets goals, and asks each other some deep and OFF SCR…
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The Do's and Don'ts of Finding a Therapist
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Welcome to this episode on finding the right therapist. In this episode, we'll talk about normalizing the difficulties of finding a therapist, the steps to take before looking for a therapist, finding a therapist, and what to do after you start with a therapist. The CB duo starts by recognizing that it's okay to be picky about finding the right the…
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In this week's episode, Divya and Ravisha discuss a situation that happened to Ravisha that they both wanted to dive deeper on. Growing up with not an 'American' name, Divya and Ravisha discuss how they struggled with being proud of their name and how much it impacts their identity. The CB duo discuss: Embarrassment that comes can come up with an e…
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Breaking the Comparison Trap: How to Escape the Endless Cycle of Measuring Yourself Against Others
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In this week's episode, Divya and Ravisha discuss an issue that ALL of us can relate to, comparison. Comparison is a name of the game, it's part of being human. However, the duo shares how this doesn't have to be something that impacts our self-esteem and brings us down. The CB go back to their high school social psychology days as they reflect on …
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Identifying Your Self-Abandonment (& How To Shift It To Self-Love)
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This week the CB duo dives into a topic that many people don't recognize they are doing and that is self-abandonment. You may be thinking "what the heck is that?!" well self-abandonment is categorized as the times you... People-please Engage in negative self-talk Act against your values Stay in one-sided relationships Suppress your needs & feelings…
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Dating Advice We Would Give Our 16-Year Old Selves
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Happy Valentines Day, CB listeners! We are here with such a fitting episode for this valentines day season ... a candid af discussion about our dating mistakes, blips, and what advice we would give ourselves if we could enter into a time machine and give to ourselves. The CB duo took some time to reflect on their relationships when they were 16 and…
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The 5 Main Personalities & How To Effectively Communicate With Each One
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This week's episode is one that everyone can benefit from! You may be a nurturer, creative, guardian, connector, or pioneer ... not sure what any of this means?! This episode will give you insight into which of these resonate with your personality type and how you are likely to communicate based on that. The better thing that recognizing your commu…
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How To Create Healthy Boundaries with Social Media
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HNY! The CB duo discuss their background with social media and the pressures they feel with posting. They explain how apps like Instagram have changed for them over the years and how they created healthy boundaries for themselves. In this episode, you will learn... Our changing relationships with social media How to set boundaries for yourself Crea…
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Resolutions Are So 2022, Intentions Are So 2023
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It's 2023! Where has time gone? In this episode, the CB duo reflects on 2022 and how the year flew by. With a New Year comes many pressures, one to set resolutions. It's everywhere, on the media, on Instagram, and one of the main things people talk about. The CB duo discuss how they've felt pressures to set resolutions in the past and have set them…
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Tips To Manage The Holidays With A Partner & Debunking The "Perfect" Holiday Idea
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This week's episode features therapist, content creator, and podcast co-host Leeor Gal! This episode is a fun one, where the CB duo and Leeor get candid about many real struggles of the holiday season when you are in a relationship that as a society, we don't talk enough about. At the start of the episode, the three normalize common relationship st…
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When The Holidays Aren't So Merry: Getting Real About Holiday Loneliness
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Follow Conversations Brewing on Instagram: @conversationsbrewing Divya Robin, LMHC - @mindmatterswithdiv Ravisha Saini - @raysofravisha If you liked this episode, please leave us a review here! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us (@conversationsbrewing) so we can appreciate you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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Merging Passion, Intention, and Impact with Guest Sweta Sridhar
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In this episode, powerhouse & boss woman Sweta Sridhar sits down with the CB duo to share how she built an impactful coaching business (almost overnight!) while working a 9-5 job. She starts the episode by sharing her journey, how a post on LinkedIn during the pandemic turned into 500+ responses from people who wanted to connect with her during a t…
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Overcoming High Functioning Anxiety & Perfectionism: With Guest Ayushi Acharya
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In this episode, the CB duo is joined by Ayushi, a Texas-based psychotherapist, business owner, and content creator. All coming from South Asian backgrounds, they start by discussing similarities and how those similarities influenced their mental health and upbringing. Following, Ayushi shares her experience as a therapist who specializes in workin…
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Exploring Toxic Positivity in Today's Society
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This week the CB duo discusses Toxic Positivity and how it’s shaped our behaviors today. The duo defines what is Toxic Positivity and how to shift our thinking into taking out terms like 'positive vibes' in our daily conversations. The two get personal in their experiences of going through unlearning Toxic Positivity and what it means to really sit…
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How The "Good Girl" Became An Anxious Woman
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This week the CB duo dives into a post inspired by @imani.intouch. The post highlights how the "good girl" aka the girl who stays quiet, people-pleases, doesn't show emotion, and cares about what everyone thinks turn into an anxious and overthinking woman. As the post states "The good girl is an identity/set of social constructs that are placed on …
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Mindset Shifts & Habits To Improve Your Body Image with Kiki Athanas
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This week the duo sits with Kiki Athanas - who helps women who are dealing with "food bipolarism", diet swinging, or unhealthy relationships with food. Kiki gets real with the CB duo as they talk about the difficulties of diet culture, the pressures of body image, and the massive role that social media plays. She shares the biggest struggles her cl…
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#RealTalk - When You Are Feeling Lost In Life
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This week's episode is a vulnerable one, where Divya and Ravisha dive into the topic of feeling lost in life. Divya starts by using her experience as a mental health therapist who works primarily with millennials to share some of the root causes of the 'lost' feeling. After discussing the 'why' of feeling lost, the CB duo reflects on various times …
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Developing Healthy Habits To Reach Your Potential With Guest Apurva Agarwal
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In this week's episode, the CB duo welcomes Apurva Agarwal. She is an Indian immigrant living her dream in Chicago. She moved to America in 2013 to pursue Finance at Indiana University and is currently working her dream 9-5 at a Chocolate company. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs and jewelers, it seemed natural to her to follow in those foot…
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Falling Into Autumn: From PSLs, Seasonal Depression, And Tips To Cope
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It's officially autumn/fall! The CB duo sits down with their drink of choice (Divya with a PSL and Ravisha with a regular latte... yep, she's not a PSL lover) to chat about all things fall - from feelings, transitions, and coping with shorter & darker days. The pair start by discussing how not everyone is a fall lover. With Ravisha not being a huge…
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You're Damned if you Do, You're Damned if you Don't With Guest Ami Desai
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This week the CB duo sit down with beauty guru, influencer, digital creator, and the "big sister" for South Asians on social media - Ami Desai! Divya and Ravisha have been following Ami for years, and are continuously inspired by her passion and influence in the beauty, family, and lifestyle space. This episode is an interesting one because it was …
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“Adulting” As Roommates: How To Have Success With Cohabitation
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This week the CB duo dives into a prominent topic in adulthood transitions that is under-discussed... cohabitating! Cohabitating of all kinds - with partners, friends, family, and strangers. They discuss their experiences with each kind - and how they come with their own challenges. Using an article (shown below) as a discussion starter, they dive …
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In this week's episode, the CB duo share the worst relationship advice they have heard and taken (hint: one of the worst ones Divya gave Ravisha when they were 13). They break down common advice around ghosting, playing "hard to get", and how much/how little interest to show. With two perspectives, Divya being married and Ravisha single and dating …
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Never Have I Ever ... Felt So Represented In The Media
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The CB Duo comes to you high off binging Never Have I Ever, Indian Matchmaking, and Wedding Season THREE top 10 Netflix hits with a South Asian emphasis! Yes, we said THREE. Divya and Ravisha are thrilled to discuss how far media has come with representation since the time they were younger. They reflect on how the lack of representation of actress…
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Divya and Ravisha sit down IN PERSON (yay!) to discuss their summers and the future of the podcast. They get real about how they've been doing, where they hope the podcast goes, and what has been getting in the way of some of their goals. They reflect on some of their biggest lessons of the podcast and their personal lives over the past three month…
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This week the CB duo dives into the thing most millennials don't get enough of ... self-care! Divya and Ravisha get what it's like to be pulled in a hundred directions - and know that many ways that people discuss self-care can be expensive. They bust the idea that self-care has to be luxurious by defining what exactly self-care really is. They sta…
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What Each Enneagram Type Talks About In Therapy
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This episode the CB duo dives into one of their favorite subjects .... personality tests! Specifically, the Enneagram test (you can take it here: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test). It is probably no surprise that Divya and Ravisha are both Type 2's, known as the "Helper" or "Empath". Naturally as two women in healthcare who st…
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Interracial Friendships, Cultural Curiosity, and Deepening Connection with Emily Brennan, LAC
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This week Divya and Ravisha are joined by Emily Brennan, a Phoenix-based therapist, mental health advocate, and host of Because We Went To Therapy podcast. Emily is committed to cultural curiosity, anti-racism, and is not only a colleague to the CB duo, but also a close friend (Divya is the Matron of Honor in Emily's wedding this October!). The con…
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Normalizing Adult Loneliness During Transitions & Changes
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Join Divya and Ravisha this week as they break down a universal emotional experience that many people experience, yet no one talks about... loneliness. Divya uses her knowledge and research as a therapist to share how and why loneliness is so prevalent in young adulthood (ages 18-40) and how transitioning, outgrowing relationships, and self-discove…
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Finding Yourself While Embracing Your Culture + Authenticity
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Divya and Ravisha welcome their first guest to the podcast, Linisha Basu! Linisha is a first-generation American and child of immigrants who left the comfort of her corporate job to pursue her dream of Bollywood and move to India. YES, India. The Conversations Brewing hosts ask Linisha about her relationship with culture, and how it developed over …
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Navigating Immigrant Guilt As A Child Of Immigrants
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Divya and Ravisha get real on a topic that brought them together through their childhood, being children of immigrants. The two of them break down expectations, family pressure, and holding parts of culture while choosing to let go of others. They reflect on how their journey as children of immigrants developed from starting out in grade school and…
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Secrets For A Long-Lasting LDR Friendship
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In a recent poll that Divya did, we found out that almost everyone has at least ONE long-distance friend. With so many of us not having friends near us in proximity - why the heck don’t we talk more about these types of friendships, and how difficult they are?!? In this episode, Divya and Ravisha dive into understanding your wants + needs so you ca…
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Welcome to the first episode of Conversations Brewing, with your hosts Divya and Ravisha. Divya is a mental health therapist and Ravisha is a healthcare researcher, they are best friends for over 15 years who are passionate about de-stigmatizing wellness topics and sharing their struggles around culture and finding their authenticity (with the hope…
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Grab a cup of coffee, because we are diving in! We are going to talk about culture, wellness, transitioning, and the millennial struggles we don't talk about enough. Our mission is to create a space with this podcast that illustrates what the two of us created with our bond-a place to be vulnerable and honest about our struggles of being children o…
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