
What happens when cultural traditions collide with the whirlwind of modern dating? Welcome to Love-ly, the podcast where our host Mehak (@whathemehak) explores the beautifully messy, deeply personal stories of love, identity, and connection. From first and second-generation immigrants balancing family expectations to Gen Z navigating dating apps and “situationships,” Love-ly dives into the heart o... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 81 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

“No foreplay. We’re literally just going straight in.”
That’s comedian Salma Hindy, and honestly? It’s the perfect way to kick off this week’s episode.
Salma grew up as the daughter of an imam in Toronto, enforcing the rules harder than anyone. The... more
At 18, Kayden Kross walked into a strip club to save a pony from a meat auction. Twenty years later, she’s behind the camera, making films about the part of sex nobody can see.
Mehak sits down with Kayden, an award-winning writer and director and th... more
Content warning: this episode includes mentions of sexual assault.
In May 2025, Mehak sat down with Srijan Makkena, a psych student and content creator who’s been speaking out about the quiet (and not-so-quiet) ways misogyny shows up, especially in ... more
Heather Orr and her partner had spent six months asking each other whether their relationship was worth fighting for. She asked if they could start therapy. He said they were fine the way they were. That was her answer.
In this episode, Mehak sits d... more
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I adore the show and never miss an episode.
The music plays too loudly while there is talking. It’s very distracting and makes listening difficult, especially for someone who is neurodivergent and has auditory processing issues. I hope the host sees this and makes an adjustment because I would like to keep listening, but I just can’t as it stands.
Honestly loving this series! Mehak and her guests have provided such great clarity on dating in 2025. Im a big fan. Continue to do great work! I’ll be listening
This is one of the realest podcasts I’ve ever listened to! It dives into issues that people are too often too scared to vocalize themselves, and I know it’ll continue to deliver. Can’t wait for the next episode!
Mehak’s podcast is a breath of fresh air—insightful, engaging, and beautifully authentic. Her conversations feel natural yet thought-provoking, making every episode a must-listen!
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This show centers on modern relationships through the lens of immigrant and first-generation experiences, exploring dating, intimacy, and identity in tech-enabled romance. Conversations frequently touch on family expectations, cultural norms, consent, and empowerment, often pairing personal storytelling with expert perspectives in sex education, therapy, and relationship dynamics. A notable edge is the blend of candid, vulnerability-forward storytelling with practical guidance on boundaries, communication, and healthy relationships, making it helpful for listeners navigating love in diverse cultural contexts or seeking fresh takes on dating today.
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Recent guests on Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships include:
1. Salma Hindy
2. Kayden Kross
3. Heather Orr
4. Dr. Michael Brandt
5. Yasmin Elhady
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7. Jeffre Behm
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