Are you struggling in a toxic relationship whether it’s with a partner or even your own parents? In this deeply honest podcast episode, Psychologist Dr. Ammara Khalid unpacks the emotional burden of toxic love, gaslighting, and abuse, and also sheds light on lesser-talked-about issues like toxic parenting and the emotional struggles of being the eldest child.

We discussed:
✔️ Red flags of a toxic partner
✔️ Gaslighting and emotional manipulation in relationships
✔️ How to heal from abuse, heartbreak, and emotional neglect
✔️ Toxic parents and their long-term impact on your mental health
✔️ Eldest child syndrome and the pressure of being “the strong one”
✔️ How to build and apply emotional intelligence in everyday relationships
✔️ How to set boundaries and protect your peace
✔️ Steps to leave a toxic relationship and start healing

This episode will help you understand why you tolerate certain behaviors, how to recognize toxic patterns, and how to take your emotional power back. Whether it's a partner, parent, or friend you'll walk away with clarity, strength, and direction.

Signs of a toxic partner | How to deal with gaslighting in a relationship | Healing from emotional abuse and heartbreak | Toxic parents and mental health | Struggles of being the eldest child | How to build emotional intelligence | How to handle toxic relationships | Emotional abuse recovery tips | Eldest daughter burden in desi families | Psychology tips for relationship problems

Ever felt like your dreams are too big for the world you come from?

In this episode, we dive deep into the raw, real-life journey of a Muslim hijabi girl who broke into the filmmaking world — with no film school, no budget, no industry connections, and zero family support.

This is more than just a story — it’s a wake-up call for every Muslim woman who’s ever felt unseen, unheard, or told that creative careers "aren’t for girls like you.

If you’re struggling with:

• Creative blocks

• Lack of support from family or community

• Being a hijabi or Muslim girl in a field dominated by others

• Feeling like filmmaking or storytelling is “haram” or impractical

• Comparing yourself to others with more privilege, gear, or connections

Then this episode is made for you.

🎥 Learn how she navigated societal judgment, overcame internal doubt, and used storytelling as her resistance.

You’ll walk away with hope, strategy, and steps to start your filmmaking journey — even if you feel completely alone right now.

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#HijabiDreams #MuslimPodcast #StorytellingAsResistance #WomenInMedia

How to deal with burnout and prioritize emotional well-being.

Share your thoughts in the comments! What’s your biggest takeaway from Juhie’s advice?

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In this empowering episode of The Ramsha Podcast, we’re joined by Umama Kibria—Founder of Head of Social, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and TEDx Speaker. With a portfolio spanning over 300 UGC ads for brands like Our Place, Truff, and Costco, Umama shares invaluable insights on personal branding, content creation, and monetizing your brand.

In this episode:
First steps to building a personal brand for South Asian women
Overcoming fear of judgment and imposter syndrome
Finding your niche and storytelling through cultural experiences
Monetization strategies (sponsorships, UGC, courses, and digital products)
The role of wellness and consistency in brand-building

Don’t miss out—this episode is packed with actionable steps for building an authentic, successful personal brand.

Rahul Dhiman, co-producer of Upside Brown and founder of Spiral Stories, shares his extraordinary journey from engineering to filmmaking. A UC Berkeley graduate, Rahul took the bold leap from tech to storytelling—navigating financial failures, creative risks, and the challenges of building a successful video production business.

🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:
✅ The realities of shifting from engineering to storytelling
✅ How to overcome financial failures and setbacks
✅ Balancing passion with financial sustainability
✅ Building a thriving video production studio in the deep-tech niche
✅ The role of family support in entrepreneurship

If you're a creative, entrepreneur, or filmmaker looking for inspiration and actionable advice, this episode is a must-watch!

In this episode of The Ramsha Podcast, we sit down with Jitesh Jaggi, a 5-time Moth award-winning storyteller who took a bold step—leaving his finance career in India to pursue his passion for storytelling in Chicago. 🌎✨

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Jitesh’s journey from finance to storytelling – why he made the switch
✅ The struggles & triumphs of moving from Mumbai to Chicago
✅ How to tell powerful, impactful stories
✅ Overcoming fear & following your passion