Episodios

  • Not Your Typical Goodbye
    Apr 24 2025

    In the final episode of 'Not Your Typical Desi,' the host reflects on the journey and evolution experienced through creating the podcast. Initially started in survival mode, the show served as a powerful outlet and lifeline for discussing unspoken aspects of life as a queer, disabled, neurodivergent South Asian. Now ready to move forward, the host reveals a new path as a psychic medium, offering personal readings. They also assert boundaries, addressing harm caused by another practitioner, Sydney Napoleon/A Raging Witchcraft, and warn others about her practices. The episode concludes with a tarot reading.

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    12 m
  • The Reality of Exclusion: Why I Stopped Seeking Acceptance in Witchy Spaces
    Mar 2 2025

    In this heartfelt episode, Shivani reflects on the past month, including supporting an incarcerated loved one and navigating a system that fails vulnerable people. They share why they stopped seeking acceptance in ‘witchy’ spaces after experiencing exclusion, gatekeeping, and hypocrisy, highlighting the impact of white supremacy in spiritual circles. Emphasizing authenticity over validation, they urge marginalized individuals to reclaim their power and invite listeners to support their loved one’s post-incarceration stability.

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    44 m
  • Q&A
    Feb 1 2025

    In this episode of 'Not Your Typical Desi,' host Shivani provides updates on the show's schedule and explores various personal topics through a Q&A session.

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    34 m
  • Honest Reflections-Burnout and Letting Go of Expectations
    Jan 11 2025

    In this episode of 'Not Your Typical Desi,' Shivani opens up about feeling burnt out and the impacts of perfectionism while creating content. Shivani shares their personal struggle, highlighting the emotional challenges they faced, and the importance of acknowledging these feelings. They discuss navigating the impact of ADHD and autism on their time management and workload. Shivani emphasizes the necessity of self-care and the importance of being kind to oneself. The episode serves as a candid reflection on the need to let go of unrealistic expectations, take breaks, and prioritize mental well-being. They invite viewers to stay connected and participate in future interactive segments, pushing for a more honest and empathetic approach to content creation.

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    10 m
  • Overcoming Self-Doubt
    Jan 11 2025

    In this episode of Not Your Typical Desi, host Shivani opens up about their recent struggles with self-doubt, which initially derailed plans to discuss the impact of adoption on cultural identity. They detail how procrastination has become a form of self-sabotage fueled by doubt and how they've been working through these feelings. Throughout the episode, Shivani reflects on their mental and emotional hurdles, shares guidance from their patron deity King Hades, and emphasizes the importance of patience, consistency, and leaning into spiritual practices like tarot, meditation, and affirmations to combat self-doubt. They offer encouragement to listeners facing similar challenges and provide practical strategies for managing and overcoming self-doubt to maintain a creative and fulfilling journey.

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    15 m
  • Who Am I?
    Jan 11 2025

    In the first episode of 'Not Your Typical Desi,' host Shivani, who uses they, she, and he pronouns, introduces their podcast aimed at individuals who feel they don't fit societal norms. Shivani discusses the importance of living authentically, their personal journey of self-discovery, and how working with King Hades has influenced them. The podcast will explore themes like identity, mental health, spirituality, and cultural reconnection, with the aim of creating a supportive and empowering community. Listeners are encouraged to share their own stories, and future episodes will delve into topics such as overcoming self-doubt.

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    7 m
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