Chit Chaat & Chai
Meet your hosts Mala, RC, and Ritu, three Indian American women who are not your conventional desi aunties! In this podcast, we discuss our shared experiences and unique escapades that have shaped our individual perspectives. We explore bold, sensitive, and fun topics like the big Indian wedding, aging and beauty, and issues facing the South Asian community. Remember life is not short, life is unpredictable, so always strive to stay happy and add a little spice to your life! Please send any comments or questions to chitchaatandchai1@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Art Work by Morris Callegari, Music by SurNsoul by DipaliVishal, and Edited by Diya Singh.
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Episodes
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
In this episode, join us as we discuss the IVF process and why it should not be stigmatized with a special guest!
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
To celebrate Valentine's Day, join us and Mala and Ritu R.'s children to discuss their coming out stories and celebrate all kinds of love!
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Welcome back, listeners! We are officially back from our break and ready to share even more interesting and fun episodes with you all!
In this episode, join us as we discuss how to rekindle the spark in your marriage, featuring some special guests!
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
In this episode, we discuss our Christmas traditions and thank all of our guests and listeners for supporting us through our podcast journey so far! Wishing everyone a happy holiday season!
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
In this episode, join us as we recap our Thanksgiving dinners and discuss taking care of our parents as they grow older with Kavita Cantana.
Be sure to reach out to any elderly people in your life- family, friends, even neighbors- as talking and listening to them for even 15 minutes can make their day!
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
In this episode, we discuss choosing gifts for family during the holidays and how we are trying to be more eco-conscious and environmentally friendly by choosing sustainable products. We are then joined by Paras Doshi, the founder of Doshi, a sustainable vegan leather brand!
Be sure to check out Doshi at doshi.shop for some amazing sustainable vegan leather bags, wallets, and more! Follow them @doshishop (Instagram) and @doshi.shop (Facebook) and be sure to use code CCC25 at checkout to save 25% off all items!
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
In honor of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join us as we discuss the importance of raising awareness about breast cancer and potential signs to look out for with special guest Dr. Bhavana Pathak Vyas.
Learn more at: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Join us as we discuss how we'll be celebrating Diwali, share some knee-slapping jokes, and talk about how comedy and laughter can get us through the most challenging times.
We are then honored to interview a very special guest, comedian Rajiv Satyal! Satyal is the first person ever to perform standup comedy on all seven continents, has worked with numerous comedians like Russell Peters and Dave Chapelle, and is all in all a fantastic, hilarious guy! Be sure to check out his talk show "What Do You Bring to the Table?" at www.watchrajiv.com.
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
In this episode, we discuss our favorite music genres, what instruments we would want to learn, and how powerful music can be. Later, we are joined by amazing musician Sanket Bontal who answers some of our musical queries and plays a few songs for us!
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
In this episode, we talk with psychiatrist Dr. Jasmine Sawhne about women's mental health. We talk about the influence of gender norms and culture, the stigma around discussing mental health, and how to help someone you feel is struggling.
Follow these accounts to learn more about mental health awareness in the South Asian community!
@browngirltherapy
@southasianmentalhealth
@southasiansmh
@southasiantherapists
Contact Us!
Please send any comments or questions to chitchaatandchai1@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!
Art Work by Morris Callegari, Music by SurNsoul, and Edited by Diya Singh.