Divya Robin And Ravisha Saini

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Conversations Brewing PodcastWomen's History Month Empowering the Present, Celebrating the PastHappy Women's History Month! This week, Divya and Ravisha dive into what womanhood means to them, the changes that have happened over the years, and ways they've been inspired by societal changes through the last few decades.This is a feel good and re connect episode, grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and let's brew some conversations. Find us on Instagram: @conversationsbrewing **fun fact correction: woman could only get their own credit card in 1974** Learn more about your ad...2024-03-1927 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastBreaking the Chains: Unleashing Financial Confidence with Fiona from BalannxWelcome to another episode of Conversations Brewing! In today's episode, we dive into the world of financial independence and gaining confidence in managing your finances. Our special guest, Fiona from Balannx, shares her insights on starting a business and empowering female entrepreneurs.Meet Fiona and Balannx:Our guest, Fiona, is the founder of Balannx, a platform dedicated to helping female business owners achieve financial independence. Fiona has a wealth of experience and expertise in the financial realm, and she's on a mission to empower women in the business world. The conversation delves into practical tips...2024-01-3044 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastNavigating 2024: Ins and OutsWelcome back to Conversations Brewing! Today, we are diving into the Ins and Outs of 2024, exploring what this exciting year has in store for us. Join us as we discuss morning routines, budgeting goals, and reflect on the lessons learned from last year's episode where we set intentions instead of resolutions.Embracing the Ins Morning Routines: Kickstarting the day right can have a profound impact on our overall well-being. We share our favorite morning rituals and how they contribute to a positive start to the day. Budgeting Goals: Financial health is a crucial aspect of our...2024-01-1626 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastBridging Connection: Strategies for Closing Connection GapsIn this episode of "Bridging Hearts," hosts Divya and Ravisha embark on a quest to transform conversations from feeling like "battlefields" to becoming meaningful "bridges" within relationships.The CB duo kick off by advocating for 2024 as the year to embrace tough conversations, emphasizing the crucial role such discussions play in nurturing healthy relationships. They address the challenges inherent in engaging in these discussions, acknowledging the discomfort and fear that often accompany them. They share personal experiences and keep it real, as always!Delving deeper, Divya and Ravisha explore strategies to establish safe and welcoming spaces...2023-12-1925 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastHow To FINALLY Get Out Of Your Way With Guest Shivani ShahHi there CB listeners! Let's jump into today's episode with Shivani Shah! She is inspiring AF, and we know you're going to love this episode. This sparkshow is a woman who left her corporate FANG job to pursue acting. She shares how she stepped away from the "comfort" to go toward her passion, her tips for staying focused, and shares her secrets that keep her going when it's hard to do some.She shared some GREAT resources, see them below! - Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way: https://www.g...2023-09-2653 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastWe're Back + Reflective Girl SummerWOO! It's so great to be back with you after a few months of summer slow down time. I know it might have seemed like I disappeared, but I promise there was a purpose behind it all. In today's episode, we want to share with you why we took things slow this summer and how it's all been a part of our "Reflective Girl Summer." Did we just make that up!? Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is a "Reflective Girl Summer"? Well, it's a term the CB duo is coining to describe this intentional period...2023-08-2222 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastSummer Burnout, FOMO & Managing Your Mental HealthRe-listen to Divya & Ravisha as they discuss Summer Burnout! As we are now in August, you might be feeling a little burnt out from Summer plans and need some helpful tips as we are moving into the last month of Summer.They sit down with an iced coffee and talk about how their busy schedules have led them to feel overwhelmed - and how even the most fun plans can be exhausting. They break down the dichotomy of summer plans - how they can be joyful and also draining. T...2023-08-0146 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastEmbracing Your Sensitive SideHave you ever been called dramatic? Or been told, "you are too sensitive"? Well, in this episode, Divya and Ravisha dive into the topic of Empathy and how it is trait we are born with and how to be proud of your empathetic self.In this episode, you will learn... How being "sensitive" is a positive trait Societal messages around having a sensitive personality How to be proud of these traits and feeling confident within yourself Follow Conversations Brewing on Instagram: @conversationsbrewingDivya Robin, LMHC - @mindmatterswithdiv 2023-07-0436 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastConfrontational Conversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-06-2036 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastTrusting Your Gut: The Science & Power Of IntuitionHave you ever felt shamed for following your intuition? Or been told, "head over heart"? Well, in this episode, Divya and Ravisha dive into the realm of intuition, exploring why it is essential to follow your instincts (of course, not ALL instincts!!) and the science behind it. Yes, there is science behind intuition, and it is not some magic feeling that you have!In this episode, you will learn... What is intuition (the scientific term) Societal messages around intuition, and why you may be weary to follow your intution How...2023-06-1328 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastExploring The Complexity of Female FriendshipsIn this episode of Conversations Brewing, the CB duo dives into talking about female friendships, their complexity, why they can be good for well-being, and how to create them. Divya and Ravisha have a thing to say about female friendships, as they have seen the benefit it can have to one's well-being (duh, look at them!!).In this episode, you'll learn... Why female friendship can be complex (more so than male friendships) How to find good female friends (and ditch the toxic ones) What to do to keep your friendships lasting 2023-05-2331 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastOvercoming Travel Anxiety: Tips and Strategies for Stress-Free TripsIn this episode of Conversations Brewing Podcast, hosts Divya and Ravisha tackle the topic of travel anxiety, a common challenge that can prevent many people from enjoying the benefits of travel. This conversation was spun up by Ravisha’s upcoming trip to Japan!The hosts share their own experiences with travel anxiety and discuss the various factors that can contribute to this type of anxiety, such as airport fears, packing concerns, and going out of their comfort zone.They then go to provide practical tips and strategies for overcoming travel anxiety along with their advice fo...2023-05-0930 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastThe Breakup We Stay Hush About ... Friendship BreakupsIn this episode of Conversations Brewing Podcast, hosts Divya and Ravisha dive into the tough topic of friendship break-ups. While romantic break-ups are often the focus of media and pop culture, friendship break-ups can be just as difficult and emotionally taxing.The hosts discuss their own experiences with friendship break-ups and how they have navigated the often complex emotions that come with them. They explore the reasons why friendships can end, from growing apart, being in different stages of life, or a relationship not serving you any longer.The CB duo provides helpful tips for...2023-05-0239 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastFrom Burnout To Balance : Let's Talk Workplace AnxietyWelcome to Conversations Brewing, the podcast where we brew up engaging discussions on mental health, relationships, and lifestyle. In today's episode, hosts Divya and Ravisha explore the topic of workplace anxiety, a common issue that affects many people in our modern society.The CB duo starts by defining workplace anxiety and discussing how it differs from other types of anxiety. They explain how people can identify symptoms of workplace anxiety and know if their anxiety is "generalized" or work-related.They then go on to share their perspectives about the progression of workplace anxiety and how...2023-04-2535 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastBirthday Reflections & Answering The Juicy Questions Of LifeIt's Aries season, CB listens!! And that means...Ravisha & Divya's birthday! This episode is a special one, because it drops right in the middle of the two's birthdays (Ravisha is April 17th, and Divya is April 19th).This episode is one where the duo reflects on the last year, celebrates wins, sets goals, and asks each other some deep and OFF SCRIPT questions.Sing some happy birthday to us, and thank you for being here!!Follow Conversations Brewing on Instagram: @conversationsbrewingDivya Robin, LMHC - @mindmatterswithdivRavisha...2023-04-1829 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastThe Do's and Don'ts of Finding a TherapistWelcome to this episode on finding the right therapist. In this episode, we'll talk about normalizing the difficulties of finding a therapist, the steps to take before looking for a therapist, finding a therapist, and what to do after you start with a therapist.The CB duo starts by recognizing that it's okay to be picky about finding the right therapist, and it may take a few tries to find the right fit. A therapist is ultimately a relationship; not all relationships are good fits. Research has confirmed that the therapeutic relationship itself is essential to the...2023-03-2846 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastStanding Proud of Your NameIn this week's episode, Divya and Ravisha discuss a situation that happened to Ravisha that they both wanted to dive deeper on. Growing up with not an 'American' name, Divya and Ravisha discuss how they struggled with being proud of their name and how much it impacts their identity.The CB duo discuss: Embarrassment that comes can come up with an ethnic name How to become comfortable introducing ourselves What steps we can do to make others feel comfortable Follow Conversations Brewing on Instagram: @conversationsbrewingDivya Robin, LMHC - @mindmatterswithdiv 2023-03-2137 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastBreaking the Comparison Trap: How to Escape the Endless Cycle of Measuring Yourself Against OthersIn this week's episode, Divya and Ravisha discuss an issue that ALL of us can relate to, comparison. Comparison is a name of the game, it's part of being human. However, the duo shares how this doesn't have to be something that impacts our self-esteem and brings us down.The CB go back to their high school social psychology days as they reflect on the social psychology theory and how comparison plays into it. These two psych-nerds share information in this episode so listeners will gain an understanding of... The...2023-03-1438 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastIdentifying Your Self-Abandonment (& How To Shift It To Self-Love)This week the CB duo dives into a topic that many people don't recognize they are doing and that is self-abandonment. You may be thinking "what the heck is that?!" well self-abandonment is categorized as the times you... People-please Engage in negative self-talk Act against your values Stay in one-sided relationships Suppress your needs & feelings Don't trust your instincts "Should" yourself The two share their own experiences with self-abandonment and the psychology of why we do it. Divya shares some of her insights as a therapist who sees many experiences of...2023-02-2136 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastDating Advice We Would Give Our 16-Year Old SelvesHappy Valentines Day, CB listeners! We are here with such a fitting episode for this valentines day season ... a candid af discussion about our dating mistakes, blips, and what advice we would give ourselves if we could enter into a time machine and give to ourselves.The CB duo took some time to reflect on their relationships when they were 16 and how those relationship mistakes impacted their adult relationships and how they enter relationships.Coming from two very different perspectives, with Divya married and Ravisha looking for the right...2023-02-1436 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastThe 5 Main Personalities & How To Effectively Communicate With Each OneThis week's episode is one that everyone can benefit from! You may be a nurturer, creative, guardian, connector, or pioneer ... not sure what any of this means?! This episode will give you insight into which of these resonate with your personality type and how you are likely to communicate based on that. The better thing that recognizing your communication style is that you can learn other people's communication styles and how to better communicate with them, too!In this episode you will learn... What are the 5 different communication styles & how...2023-02-0733 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastHow To Create Healthy Boundaries with Social MediaHNY! The CB duo discuss their background with social media and the pressures they feel with posting. They explain how apps like Instagram have changed for them over the years and how they created healthy boundaries for themselves.In this episode, you will learn... Our changing relationships with social media How to set boundaries for yourself Creating healthy habits with social media What steps to take to set intentions that are rooted in your values and will last! Follow Conversations Brewing on Instagram: @conversationsbrewingD...2023-01-1736 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastResolutions Are So 2022, Intentions Are So 2023It's 2023! Where has time gone? In this episode, the CB duo reflects on 2022 and how the year flew by. With a New Year comes many pressures, one to set resolutions. It's everywhere, on the media, on Instagram, and one of the main things people talk about.The CB duo discuss how they've felt pressures to set resolutions in the past and have set them ... only to fail. They explained how they find that setting "intentions" is more effective, and why it leads to more realistic outcomes.In this episode, y...2023-01-0328 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastTips To Manage The Holidays With A Partner & Debunking The "Perfect" Holiday IdeaThis week's episode features therapist, content creator, and podcast co-host Leeor Gal! This episode is a fun one, where the CB duo and Leeor get candid about many real struggles of the holiday season when you are in a relationship that as a society, we don't talk enough about.At the start of the episode, the three normalize common relationship struggles during the holiday such as comparison, social media fatigue, burnout, and changing of traditions. They share their own experiences with this and guest Leeor gives her clinical insights as a therapist.2022-12-2045 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastWhen The Holidays Aren't So Merry: Getting Real About Holiday LonelinessFollow Conversations Brewing on Instagram: @conversationsbrewingDivya Robin, LMHC - @mindmatterswithdivRavisha Saini - @raysofravishaIf you liked this episode, please leave us a review here! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us (@conversationsbrewing) so we can appreciate you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2022-12-1335 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastMerging Passion, Intention, and Impact with Guest Sweta SridharIn this episode, powerhouse & boss woman Sweta Sridhar sits down with the CB duo to share how she built an impactful coaching business (almost overnight!) while working a 9-5 job.She starts the episode by sharing her journey, how a post on LinkedIn during the pandemic turned into 500+ responses from people who wanted to connect with her during a time of struggle. Sweta breaks down her thought process as she combined her passion and intention for change with how she can make a long-term impact.Still holding a 9-5...2022-12-0644 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastOvercoming High Functioning Anxiety & Perfectionism: With Guest Ayushi AcharyaIn this episode, the CB duo is joined by Ayushi, a Texas-based psychotherapist, business owner, and content creator. All coming from South Asian backgrounds, they start by discussing similarities and how those similarities influenced their mental health and upbringing.Following, Ayushi shares her experience as a therapist who specializes in working with anxiety and perfectionism. She dives into ways that society glorifies perfectionism and why that can be unhelpful for people's mental health.She shares reasons that perfectionism can be common in the South Asian community. To sum up...2022-11-1552 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastExploring Toxic Positivity in Today's SocietyThis week the CB duo discusses Toxic Positivity and how it’s shaped our behaviors today. The duo defines what is Toxic Positivity and how to shift our thinking into taking out terms like 'positive vibes' in our daily conversations.The two get personal in their experiences of going through unlearning Toxic Positivity and what it means to really sit with our emotions. They discuss ways to respond to friends who may be going through a rough time and how to change the way we respond. Follow Conversations Brewing on...2022-11-0935 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastHow The "Good Girl" Became An Anxious WomanThis week the CB duo dives into a post inspired by @imani.intouch. The post highlights how the "good girl" aka the girl who stays quiet, people-pleases, doesn't show emotion, and cares about what everyone thinks turn into an anxious and overthinking woman.As the post states "The good girl is an identity/set of social constructs that are placed on women from a very young age. The good girl is socialized to be the giver, the savior & the people-pleaser in exchange for love, approval, and validation. Even if it cost them their well-being". D...2022-11-0142 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastMindset Shifts & Habits To Improve Your Body Image with Kiki AthanasThis week the duo sits with Kiki Athanas - who helps women who are dealing with "food bipolarism", diet swinging, or unhealthy relationships with food. Kiki gets real with the CB duo as they talk about the difficulties of diet culture, the pressures of body image, and the massive role that social media plays.She shares the biggest struggles her clients have faced, her best advice, and ways that people can make adaptive mindset shifts so that they can change their behaviors with food. Kiki knows the struggle that comes from diet culture first...2022-10-1857 min

Conversations Brewing Podcast#RealTalk - When You Are Feeling Lost In LifeThis week's episode is a vulnerable one, where Divya and Ravisha dive into the topic of feeling lost in life. Divya starts by using her experience as a mental health therapist who works primarily with millennials to share some of the root causes of the 'lost' feeling. After discussing the 'why' of feeling lost, the CB duo reflects on various times when they have felt lost in life (cue: family expectations, pressures, and outgrowing relationships!).In this episode, the duo will cover... Why feeling 'lost' in life is actually a...2022-10-1148 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastDeveloping Healthy Habits To Reach Your Potential With Guest Apurva AgarwalIn this week's episode, the CB duo welcomes Apurva Agarwal. She is an Indian immigrant living her dream in Chicago. She moved to America in 2013 to pursue Finance at Indiana University and is currently working her dream 9-5 at a Chocolate company. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs and jewelers, it seemed natural to her to follow in those footsteps but the key was to add her own twist. She's the founder of Amaaya Jewelry where she is carving a niche for affordable luxury- premium quality products at an affordable price. She's passionate ab...2022-10-0440 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastFalling Into Autumn: From PSLs, Seasonal Depression, And Tips To CopeIt's officially autumn/fall! The CB duo sits down with their drink of choice (Divya with a PSL and Ravisha with a regular latte... yep, she's not a PSL lover) to chat about all things fall - from feelings, transitions, and coping with shorter & darker days.The pair start by discussing how not everyone is a fall lover. With Ravisha not being a huge "fall fan", she often felt like an odd one out with her lower mood, sadness, and struggling with transitioning to a less busy schedule. On the opposite end, Divya loves...2022-09-2737 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastYou're Damned if you Do, You're Damned if you Don't With Guest Ami DesaiThis week the CB duo sit down with beauty guru, influencer, digital creator, and the "big sister" for South Asians on social media - Ami Desai! Divya and Ravisha have been following Ami for years, and are continuously inspired by her passion and influence in the beauty, family, and lifestyle space.This episode is an interesting one because it was originally focused on beauty standards, and even though the three of them discussed this, they got DEEP and Ami shared many transformative insights, tips for how she navigates being a South Asian woman, and...2022-09-2051 min

Conversations Brewing Podcast“Adulting” As Roommates: How To Have Success With CohabitationThis week the CB duo dives into a prominent topic in adulthood transitions that is under-discussed... cohabitating! Cohabitating of all kinds - with partners, friends, family, and strangers. They discuss their experiences with each kind - and how they come with their own challenges.Using an article (shown below) as a discussion starter, they dive into the unique intimacy of "nonromantic" roommate relationships. Ravisha, who has lived with non-romantic partners for almost 10 years contrasts with Divya's experience living with her husband for over 5 years. They share what has worked with them in cohabitating (with...2022-09-1444 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastBad Dating Advice That We've ALL TakenIn this week's episode, the CB duo share the worst relationship advice they have heard and taken (hint: one of the worst ones Divya gave Ravisha when they were 13). They break down common advice around ghosting, playing "hard to get", and how much/how little interest to show. With two perspectives, Divya being married and Ravisha single and dating - they share their perspectives and how they have extremely shifted as the years have progressed.They get real about how the advice they heard has influenced their decision-making in relationships. Ravisha gets real about...2022-08-3056 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastNever Have I Ever ... Felt So Represented In The MediaThe CB Duo comes to you high off binging Never Have I Ever, Indian Matchmaking, and Wedding Season THREE top 10 Netflix hits with a South Asian emphasis! Yes, we said THREE.Divya and Ravisha are thrilled to discuss how far media has come with representation since the time they were younger. They reflect on how the lack of representation of actresses and leads who looked like them influenced their self-esteem and confidence in school, friendships, and in relationships.They reflect on how the media representation of South Asians even 5...2022-08-2338 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastCB Duo Gets Real + Summer RecapDivya and Ravisha sit down IN PERSON (yay!) to discuss their summers and the future of the podcast. They get real about how they've been doing, where they hope the podcast goes, and what has been getting in the way of some of their goals.They reflect on some of their biggest lessons of the podcast and their personal lives over the past three months. The past few months have been A LOT with... Divya and Ravisha switching jobs Starting a Podcast! Having a handful of weddings + related events Managing th...2022-08-1627 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastSelf Care...On A BudgetThis week the CB duo dives into the thing most millennials don't get enough of ... self-care! Divya and Ravisha get what it's like to be pulled in a hundred directions - and know that many ways that people discuss self-care can be expensive. They bust the idea that self-care has to be luxurious by defining what exactly self-care really is. They start by discussing why self-care can be so uncomfortable and sharing their own feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety that they've had around practicing self-care. They reflect on cultural intersections and how that p...2022-08-0944 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastWhat Each Enneagram Type Talks About In TherapyThis episode the CB duo dives into one of their favorite subjects .... personality tests! Specifically, the Enneagram test (you can take it here: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test). It is probably no surprise that Divya and Ravisha are both Type 2's, known as the "Helper" or "Empath". Naturally as two women in healthcare who started a podcast to spread mental health awareness, discuss stigmatized topics, and help people feel less alone, this is down their ally!They start by discussing how each type deals with stress and decision making, drawing from their own...2022-07-2644 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastInterracial Friendships, Cultural Curiosity, and Deepening Connection with Emily Brennan, LACThis week Divya and Ravisha are joined by Emily Brennan, a Phoenix-based therapist, mental health advocate, and host of Because We Went To Therapy podcast. Emily is committed to cultural curiosity, anti-racism, and is not only a colleague to the CB duo, but also a close friend (Divya is the Matron of Honor in Emily's wedding this October!). The conversation is inspired by BIPOC Mental Health Month and how Divya, Ravisha, and Emily know how friendship plays a huge role into one's well-being and mental health.The three of them know that race can b...2022-07-191h 02

Conversations Brewing PodcastNormalizing Adult Loneliness During Transitions & ChangesJoin Divya and Ravisha this week as they break down a universal emotional experience that many people experience, yet no one talks about... loneliness.Divya uses her knowledge and research as a therapist to share how and why loneliness is so prevalent in young adulthood (ages 18-40) and how transitioning, outgrowing relationships, and self-discovery play huge roles in the experience of loneliness. Together Divya and Ravisha get real about their own struggles with loneliness - the pressure to fit in, self-doubt, and how to navigate relationships that aren't serving them. They reflect on their r...2022-07-1251 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastFinding Yourself While Embracing Your Culture + AuthenticityDivya and Ravisha welcome their first guest to the podcast, Linisha Basu! Linisha is a first-generation American and child of immigrants who left the comfort of her corporate job to pursue her dream of Bollywood and move to India. YES, India.The Conversations Brewing hosts ask Linisha about her relationship with culture, and how it developed over the years - from living in a suburb of Michigan where Linisha was one of the only Indians in her school to following her dreams in the world of Bollywood.Linisha shares...2022-06-2151 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastNavigating Immigrant Guilt As A Child Of ImmigrantsDivya and Ravisha get real on a topic that brought them together through their childhood, being children of immigrants. The two of them break down expectations, family pressure, and holding parts of culture while choosing to let go of others.They reflect on how their journey as children of immigrants developed from starting out in grade school and trying to fit in with the kids around them to breaking cultural barriers in their adult life.Getting emotional about their upbringing and the sacrifices their parents made, they get vulnerable...2022-06-1442 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastSecrets For A Long-Lasting LDR FriendshipIn a recent poll that Divya did, we found out that almost everyone has at least ONE long-distance friend. With so many of us not having friends near us in proximity - why the heck don’t we talk more about these types of friendships, and how difficult they are?!?In this episode, Divya and Ravisha dive into understanding your wants + needs so you can understand your friends, how to stop playing the ‘assumption game’, and share the self-work they’ve done that have helped them show up even better as friends.2022-06-0752 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastGet to Know Us!Welcome to the first episode of Conversations Brewing, with your hosts Divya and Ravisha. Divya is a mental health therapist and Ravisha is a healthcare researcher, they are best friends for over 15 years who are passionate about de-stigmatizing wellness topics and sharing their struggles around culture and finding their authenticity (with the hopes it inspires others to do the same).You may wonder “who are Divya and Ravisha?”. Well in this episode, they break down who they are, how they became friends (spoiler: they strongly despised each other at first), and how they used thei...2022-05-3132 min

Conversations Brewing PodcastConverstions Brewing TrailerGrab a cup of coffee, because we are diving in! We are going to talk about culture, wellness, transitioning, and the millennial struggles we don't talk about enough. Our mission is to create a space with this podcast that illustrates what the two of us created with our bond-a place to be vulnerable and honest about our struggles of being children of immigrants, challenge ourselves to be better and embrace authenticity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2022-04-2902 min