ROOH (Rising Over Obstacles and Healing)
by Jyoti and Monica
Society & CultureE · Explicit
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About this podcast
ROOH (Rising Over Obstacles & Healing) is a safe haven for South Asian women to share their extraordinary journeys of resilience. Through storytelling (some anonymous, some not), we delve into the depths of human experience, uncovering stories of triumph, heartbreak, and growth. Whether it’s overcoming immense challenges, finding strength in vulnerability, or discovering invaluable life lessons, our guests share their experiences with raw honesty and courage. By creating a platform for open dialogue, ROOH aims to inspire, uplift, and empower listeners to rise above obstacles and embark on their own healing journeys. Join us as we celebrate the indomitable spirit of South Asian women.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 72 episodes
- Diwali, Your Way · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 22Some of our favorite childhood memories are of Diwali — a house full of guests and mithai in India for Jyoti, family traditions in Canada for Monica. Then life got busy, and…
- I Said Nothing...and They Believed Me · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 21We've all played “low maintenance” — especially around birthdays. We say we want “nothing,” then feel hurt when people take us at our word. Through forgotten cakes, mismatched…
- Be Bold and Colorful In a Beige World (with Sandeep) · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 20Sandeep is back! Grab a cup of chai and hang out with us while we talk about stuff that is on our minds. For example...how sneaky is social media pressure? Why does everything…
- Raising "Good Kids" Isn't Enough · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 19In this episode, Monica and I discuss the Cornell 7 incident and why just raising "good kids" isn't enough anymore. We talk about how group dynamics override values, why…
- Protect Your Inner Peace · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 18This week on ROOH, Monica and I talk through what it actually takes to protect your energy when life gets loud or negative. We share practical ways to set boundaries, break out…
- Lattes, Quirks, & the Hot Seat · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 17This week on ROOH, Monica and I sit down to see how well we actually know each other through a fun Q&A. We talk about our quirks, first impressions, and random food aversions…
- A Quiet Breakup · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 16Ever feel like a friend breakup hurt just as much as a romantic one—or maybe even more? In this episode, we open up about a platonic friendship that quietly faded out, the deep…
- Permission to Dance Like Nobody's Watching · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 15When was the last time you completely let loose and danced like nobody was watching? In this episode of ROOH, Monica and I are breaking down the cultural rules, the fear of…
- Are You a Bad Parent? (Or Just Human?) · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 14If you’ve ever laid awake at 2 AM wondering if you’re failing as a parent, you’re not alone. In this episode of ROOH, Monica and I get honest about parental guilt…
- Shared Sorrow is Half a Sorrow: Overcoming Silence & Health Stigmas in South Asian Communities · 38 min · Season 4 Episode 13Ever notice how we're quick to broadcast our wins, but the second a health scare hits, everyone goes silent? In this episode of ROOH, Monica breaks down her recent surgery, her…
- Permission to Rest: Choosing a Lived-In Home Over Perfection with Sukhi Dhillon · 50 min · Season 4 Episode 12Permission to rest granted. 🤍 How many of us grew up believing that rest had to be earned? Or that a spotless house mattered more than a calm one? On the latest episode of ROOH…
- Will We Ever Stop Judging? The Art of Caring Less With Sandeep · 46 min · Season 4 Episode 11Sandeep is back on ROOH! After her raw 4-part story in Season 2, we’re sitting down to talk about what actually happens after you put your truth out into the world. The reality?…
- More Than Fashion: Mani Jassal on "Doing You, For You" · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 10We are so excited to share a raw and unfiltered Mani Jassal as she talks about building a global brand, raising a family, and prioritizing her well-being, as well as breaking…
- Summer...Summer...Summertime -- Bring Back '90s-Style Summers · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 9Remember when summer meant waking up with zero plans, riding bikes until the streetlights came on, and complaining you were bored until you magically invented a new game? In this…
- C is for Confidence! · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 8C is for Confidence... but no one teaches us how hard it is to maintain it when social media and external validation enter the chat. In this episode of ROOH, Monica and I talk…
- Life Lessons from the NBA Champs! · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 7Five decades of waiting are officially over, and the New York Knicks are NBA Champions! But this isn't just a sports recap, cuz we're two desi moms and how much do we really know…
- You Want to Be a Soccer Writer? Huh? · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 6While the outside world might look at a Desi woman and go, "You want to be a soccer writer? Huh?", Pardeep Cattry’s reality was totally different. Turns out, she had full support…
- How Dare You Change? · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 5People get so uncomfortable when you start evolving—like, how dare you, right? In this episode, Monica and I talk about the messy reality of growth, why society tells us to stay…
- Just Between Us: Coffee & Chaos · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 4Grab a cup of coffee or Chai and join us for a super casual chat. Think of it as your weekly date with your two best friends -- it's light, relatable, and the exact reminder you…
- Happily Divorced! · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 3This week, Gagan joins us for a conversation that we desperately need to have more openly: divorce. She shares her own journey, the cultural pressure she dealt with, and what it…
