In many South Asian families, comments about weight are almost a love language — but one that often leaves us feeling small. This episode explores how to set boundaries when parents or relatives comment on your body, and why doing so isn’t about rebellion or disrespect — it’s about self-respect and emotional clarity. We talk about how to approach these conversations with empathy, firmness, and a focus on your own wellbeing, not on changing theirs. In this episode, we discuss: Why weight comme...
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In many South Asian families, comments about weight are almost a love language — but one that often leaves us feeling small. This episode explores how to set boundaries when parents or relatives comment on your body, and why doing so isn’t about rebellion or disrespect — it’s about self-respect and emotional clarity. We talk about how to approach these conversations with empathy, firmness, and a focus on your own wellbeing, not on changing theirs. In this episode, we discuss: Why weight comme...
[EP 121] The Journey To Becoming Your Authentic Self
The Time-In Talks Podcast
20 minutes
3 months ago
[EP 121] The Journey To Becoming Your Authentic Self
In this episode, we explore what it really means to be your authentic self—especially as a South Asian navigating layered identities, generational expectations, and unspoken cultural rules. We dive into the Kabbalistic idea of the higher, perfected self—the version of you that already exists on another timeline. What if becoming authentic isn't about inventing yourself, but remembering who you’ve always been? We'll talk about: Why safety—not self-discipline—is the true gateway to authenticity...
The Time-In Talks Podcast
In many South Asian families, comments about weight are almost a love language — but one that often leaves us feeling small. This episode explores how to set boundaries when parents or relatives comment on your body, and why doing so isn’t about rebellion or disrespect — it’s about self-respect and emotional clarity. We talk about how to approach these conversations with empathy, firmness, and a focus on your own wellbeing, not on changing theirs. In this episode, we discuss: Why weight comme...
