Best Upasna Barath Podcasts (2024)

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I'm Going Through Changes (with Tanitha Pereira) 26:28

3y ago26:28

26:28

Upasna talks to Indian Italian model, art director, stylist, and founder of the Tiramisu Party, Tanitha Pereira (she/her). Tanitha discusses her relationship with change, her schooling experience in India, her time on reality television, and more. You can follow Tanitha on Instagram, @tanitha_pereira and join the Tiramisu Party, @tiramisu.party.…

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Remember Who You're Fighting For (with Mynk Richardson-Clerk) 37:59

3+ y ago37:59

37:59

Upasna talks to activist, athlete, and friend Mynk Richardson-Clerk (she/her) about her kneeling during the national anthem at her lacrosse games, her experience with college activism, lessons from protesting, and more. Mynk also shares advice for fellow activists.By Upasna Barath

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To Be a Person on The Internet (with Tavi Gevinson) 37:04

3+ y ago37:04

37:04

Upasna talks with writer, actress, and founder of Rookie Mag Tavi Gevinson (she/her) about her motivation behind the Life Skills by Rookie podcast, Gossip Girl and her perspective on reboots, cancel and call-out culture, her relationship with social media, and how her friendships have evolved. Tavi also shares insightful advice for writers and crea…

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Don't Look Back (with Willis Weinstein) 28:46

3+ y ago28:46

28:46

Upasna talks to Willis Weinstein (she/her), a gender fluid actor, director, and writer from Chicago, Illinois. They talk about her short film solvitur tondendo, empowering others through creating art, how they deal with self-doubt, and more. You can follow Willis on Instagram, @willisweinstein.By Upasna Barath

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You've Got No Context 17:27

3+ y ago17:27

17:27

In this episode, Upasna explains context collapse and its relationship with self-diagnosing through social media.By Upasna Barath

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Know Your Boundaries 21:21

3+ y ago21:21

21:21

Upasna talks about why boundaries are important and shares her experience with boundaries (aka not having them for most of her life). She also gives an overview of how you can establish and maintain your boundaries. The Vice article: "Therapists and Fans are Turning Against Instagram's 'Holistic Psychologist'" by Katie Way.…

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You're Not An Imposter! (with Kelsey J. Barnes) 24:55

3+ y ago24:55

24:55

Upasna talks to Kelsey J. Barnes - longtime internet friend and music and culture writer - about imposter syndrome, the impact of romantic relationships on your sense of self, how we choose to post on social media, and stalking crushes. You can follow Kelsey on Twitter and on Instagram, @kelseyjbarnes.…

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The "Old You" Is Still You 21:32

3+ y ago21:32

21:32

Upasna talks about experiencing grief, making mistakes, overcoming regret, and taking accountability.By Upasna Barath

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Unbury Yourself (With Jina Ballenger) 24:01

3+ y ago24:01

24:01

Upasna talks to multi-hyphenate Jina Ballenger (she/her) of Chicago Hip-Hop/R&B duo ConSoul. Jina shares advice on how to let your art evolve, how to deal with failure, how to move on when you're stuck on a project, and more. You can follow Jina on Instagram (@theejinabee), check out ConSoul on your streaming platform of choice, follow ConSoul on I…

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This Podcast Will Not Change Your Life 14:21

3+ y ago14:21

14:21

In the first episode of this season, Upasna discusses why it's important to center intersectionality on Don't Butcher It. She also talks about why self-help will not change your life and how to use self-help tools effectively.By Upasna Barath

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Go Against The Grain (With My Mom) 23:15

3+ y ago23:15

23:15

Upasna's mother, Rajini, shares her story of becoming a single mother and the wisdom she's gained through the tough times.By Upasna Barath

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You Don't Need Trauma, You Need Convictions 14:01

4y ago14:01

14:01

In the final episode of the first season of Don't Butcher It, Upasna explains why trauma doesn't - and can't - define you.By Upasna Barath

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You're Not What You Do (With Emily Robinson) 35:54

4y ago35:54

35:54

In this episode, Upasna talks to actress, writer, director, and producer Emily Robinson (she/they) (Film: Virgin Territory, Unicorn Store, Private Life, Eighth Grade, Dark Was the Night; TV: Transparent, Saturday Night Live, CSI: NY, Girl Meets World, Criminal Minds). They discuss their opinions on social media, Emily's role as Olivia in Eighth Gra…

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To All The White Friends I've Had Before 24:55

4y ago24:55

24:55

In this episode, Upasna discusses whiteness and friendship. She also narrates a personal essay entitled "To All The White Friends I've Had Before."By Upasna Barath

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Do It Your Way (With Nikhil Rao) 37:04

4y ago37:04

37:04

In this episode, Upasna interviews Nikhil Rao (he/him), frontman of Washington D.C. based post-punk/rock hybrid band Bottled Up. They discuss the impact of being raised by Indian immigrants, their creative processes behind making music and writing, and Bottled Up's first full-length record, Crystal. Nikhil also has advice to share. Stay until the e…

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Embrace Your Bad 18:13

4y ago18:13

18:13

In this episode, Upasna answers a question about a formal greeting that has lost all meaning. She also talks about shadow work and how to get to know your shadow self.By Upasna Barath

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It's All in Your Head (With Josh Simmons) 42:42

4y ago42:42

42:42

In this episode, Upasna talks to Josh Simmons (he/him), an AmeriCorps Member at United Way of Metro Chicago. They discuss internalized whiteness, the difference between fetishization and preference, and Josh's experience as a Black man on a PWI campus. Josh also shares insight on the importance of finding and knowing yourself. You can follow Josh o…

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Fake It Till You Break It 16:10

4y ago16:10

16:10

In this episode, Upasna talks about the cons of living by the phrase "fake it till you make it." She discusses why she's used the phrase in the past and how it fails to serve people who use it.By Upasna Barath

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I'm Not Going To Butcher This 14:05

4y ago14:05

14:05

In this episode, Upasna introduces Don’t Butcher It - why she started it, what she hopes to accomplish, and what you can expect.By Upasna Barath

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I'm Indian, In Case You Forgot (With Siri Chilukuri) 42:58

4y ago42:58

42:58

In this episode, Upasna talks to Siri Chilukuri (she/her), a reporter, essayist, and scientist based in Chicago. They discuss growing up Indian-American and being raised by single mothers, navigating grief associated with the loss of a parent, and how to stop caring about what other people think. Siri also gives some advice for aspiring writers, as…

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You're Just Not That Into You 25:36

4y ago25:36

25:36

In this episode, Upasna explains why choosing emotionally unavailable people as romantic interests is a symptom of lack of self love. She discusses her experience with pining and gives advice on how to be honest with yourself in order to break a pattern.By Upasna Barath

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Upasna Barath Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Don't Butcher It with Upasna Barath

Upasna Barath

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I'm Going Through Changes (with Tanitha Pereira) 26:28

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Remember Who You're Fighting For (with Mynk Richardson-Clerk) 37:59

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To Be a Person on The Internet (with Tavi Gevinson) 37:04

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Don't Look Back (with Willis Weinstein) 28:46

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You've Got No Context 17:27

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Know Your Boundaries 21:21

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You're Not An Imposter! (with Kelsey J. Barnes) 24:55

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The "Old You" Is Still You 21:32

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Unbury Yourself (With Jina Ballenger) 24:01

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This Podcast Will Not Change Your Life 14:21

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Go Against The Grain (With My Mom) 23:15

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You Don't Need Trauma, You Need Convictions 14:01

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You're Not What You Do (With Emily Robinson) 35:54

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To All The White Friends I've Had Before 24:55

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Do It Your Way (With Nikhil Rao) 37:04

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Embrace Your Bad 18:13

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It's All in Your Head (With Josh Simmons) 42:42

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Fake It Till You Break It 16:10

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I'm Not Going To Butcher This 14:05

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I'm Indian, In Case You Forgot (With Siri Chilukuri) 42:58

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You're Just Not That Into You 25:36

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