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What Would The Aunties Say?

What Would The Aunties Say?
Cultural Expectations
Personal Growth
Self-Love
Mental Health
Relationships
Identity
Dating
Anxiety
Self-Image
Boundaries
Content Creation
Legal System
Family Expectations
Toxic Relationships
Marriage
Millennial Women
New Year's Resolutions
Self-Worth
Friendship
Narcissism

Hosted by content creator and author Anchal, this podcast is warm, wise and empowering for anyone navigating love, identity and growth in their 30s. Each episode explores the realities of dating, healing, self-worth, family expectations, cultural pressure and everything in between - all with the grounding, honest voice of the auntie we wish we had growing up.

Through heartfelt conversations and s... more

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Everyone makes it seem like your 30s come with a checklist: career sorted, relationship locked in, life perfectly figured out. But… who actually decided that timeline?

In this episode of What Would The Auntie Say, we’re talking about why you’re not b... more

Happy New Year! We get into how it feels going into the new year, if we really need to give in to the pressure to rebrand ourselves and I'm responding to all the things you told me we are NOT bringing into 2026!

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As we slow down before Christmas, I'm discussing how we don't need to feel the pressure to re-brand your life while we have a chilled, chatty catch up and I react to a few of your brown girl problems while giving you my honest opinions and advice.

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Why does this one sentence have so much power over our lives?

In this episode, we’re unpacking the fear of being talked about - by aunties, by family, by friends, and by people who don’t even know us that well. From the choices we don’t make, to the... more

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Anchal
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 427 ratings
  • So related

    Im not a brown girl but so related to the stories. Thank you for voicing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SingingYogini
    Australia7 months ago
  • Love Anchal!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    xx2mtrlmeg3xx
    7 months ago
  • Loved it

    It was soooo relatable

    It brought back my confidence in myself to know that other people are going through the same things as meee

    It is one of the first podcast I’ve heard 1000% recommended for all people, ethnically and cultural

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cookielover123❤️
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Illuminating chats on hot topics

    Anchal brings some touchy issues to the forefront with honesty, grace, respect and humour. The guests are fantastic, each bringing their unique perspective to complex issues. Although the podcast focuses mainly on issues affecting people of South Asian heritage, there's often cross over to women's issues in general. Engaging, eye-opening, relatable and funny, this podcast will take you on a cultural journey. While celebrating South Asian culture, it exposes the hypocrisy of those who use gossip ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TanyaInTheAlps
    France4 years ago
  • Soo relatable

    I’ve listened to a lot of the episodes and they are soo relatable.

    Recommend to loads of family n friends can’t wait to read the book x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sangi1828
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the practical guidance, supportive tone, and sense of community.
Episodes feel like a chat with a trusted friend who challenges traditional norms without judgment.
Relatable and insightful commentary on topics affecting people in South Asian communities.
The host and guests bring honesty, respect, and humor to complex issues, with a strong sense of cultural context.
High engagement and relatability, with many listeners expressing how the show helps them feel seen and understood.

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Reacting to your brown girl problems and girl talk
Q: Is dating in secret a bad thing?
No, Anchal believes it's healthy to take time for yourself and figure out what you want without external opinions.
Reacting to your brown girl problems and girl talk
Q: How do you manage the pressure from family regarding marriage and relationships?
Anchal suggests open communication, setting boundaries about family expectations, and reminding parents that it's about personal timing.
How to *ACTUALLY* love yourself and change your life
Q: Any tips for dealing with the pressure of getting married at 29?
Take the pressure off and remind yourself to let things happen naturally, focusing on getting to know people without rushing things.
How to *ACTUALLY* love yourself and change your life
Q: I'm in a situationship that I want to be committed. What should I do?
Communicate your desire for commitment clearly; if he's unwilling, it may be time to cut it off.
How to *ACTUALLY* love yourself and change your life
Q: To what extent do you involve your partner in your culture if you're an interracial couple?
It's important to involve them in everything and to embrace both cultures equally.

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A warm, candid show centered on navigating love, identity, and growth in your 30s, with a focus on self-worth, family and cultural expectations, and healing. Across recent episodes, listeners hear honest conversations about late millennials and early Gen X navigating relationships, personal boundaries, and redefining success on their own terms. The host blends humor with practical insight, often weaving in personal experiences to normalize non-linear life paths and empower listeners to trust their own timelines. A standout element is the emphasis on cultural context and intergenerational auntie-style guidance, which makes the show feel like chatting with a trusted mentor who champions resilience, self-love, and open dialogue about sensitive... more

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