Mishal Durae - Podcast Details

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Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeamerican desi girl expectations (ft. Ish Sohal)Welcoming Ish, aka my twin, to the podcast! She and I dive into how our values as our south asian immigrant parents, her's from Punjab and mine from Pakistan, raised us in the Bay Area while implementing their cultural values. We touch on the differences in how boys and girls are raised and the challenges in those differences of expectations and treatment. We both offer unique perspectives that align and misalign at times and shifted the conversation to specifically how it has translated into our friendships, college life, perspective of life, and dating. Further...2025-04-051h 26

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraepakistani roommates & therapy (ft. Merriam Shahzad)Welcoming my roommate to the podcast, I was truly grateful to hear her story. We began by sharing how we met and became roommates, reflecting on the value of living with people from similar backgrounds—how we all in a way automatically understand each other as we make some of the best college memories that we will remember for many years to come.Merriam opened up about her hardships and how she overcame them, highlighting the skills she developed through her journey with therapy. We discussed the importance of falling, getting back up, and growing from challenges, as...2025-03-101h 00

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Durae2025, senior year pressure, Ramadan... welcome back!Welcoming 2025 in basically March... but HAPPY NEW YEAR anyway as I haven't recorded since last year and wanted to share how I celebrated in Pakistan and Malaysia. After a quick reflection on my trip, I share how much perspective it gave me as I came back to my college routine. The two main pressures I talked about in my last semester of college are post-college plan (JOB) and marriage which is a conversation my parents sprung on me. I discuss quite a bit on Pakistani American marriage and my opinions on finding my person, but I'm also curious to...2025-03-0139 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraehalfway through senior year"Do it sad, do it tired, do it unmotivated. Just do it!!" This has been my new motto because being a young adult has not been the easiest thing with so much of my life left to plan and figure out and it feels like it needs to be done now, specifically career plans post-grad and finding my husband. I wanted to label these feelings and talk about what I expect most 21 year old, about to graduate, college students must be feeling. I hope this reaches my target audience and pulls my fellow bed-rotters out of their slumps. YOU...2024-12-1437 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraecollege slump: diagnose & recoverI often describe eras of my life as the aura of an animal and recently I have been feeling like a sloth. That's a rough thing to accept when I felt like a piranha the majority of the year, especially interning in DC, fighting obstacles and seeking opportunities. I describe how I feel like my slump is most likely due to things coming easy this year, resulting in a lack of hard work and making the reward less rewarding and not even worth trying. I recount on my piranha mindset and create a game plan that looks forward, with...2024-10-1234 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraebeyond the chords (ft. Ameer Mustafa)Sit down with Ameer and I as we chat about his passion for music. It started with family dinners with his parents singing, to him performing at non-profits in Lahore, Pakistan, to serenading PSA (Pakistani Student Association) at the Mehndi Ki Raat event at UC Berkeley where he is now pursuing his career goals in public policy in the Haas School of Business. I respect him for putting himself in the spotlight and showcasing his talent on Instagram where I first met him. We also touched on the many famous brands he's represented as well as his singles and...2024-09-2153 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraebalancing of independence & dependencyI grew up very very independent & being surrounded by so many people this year who have been so loving and welcoming, I've been learning how to balance letting myself be dependent on others without relying on them too much. Also, while continuing to practice always being able to support myself when I need to. This comes out with simple things like grocery runs to having mental breakdown therapy sessions. I feel that many of my first-born, desi girls will relate to this episode as all our fathers raised us as if we were sons (but honestly we have an...2024-09-1433 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraemindset post solo summer + starting senior yearReading the title of this episode is the best way I can describe it. ENJOY 2024-08-3136 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraedo your thing 21 (it's my birthday)THERE IS NO WAYYYY I'M 21, but I'm sharing how I have grown in the past year and how I genuinely believe that this past year exponentially and astronomically beats all other years I've grown in my life COMBINED. I am so so proud of myself and am smiling down at 12-year-old me who was the most confused Pakistani American girl trying to figure out everything from my hair texture to how to score big on the SATs. Also, what it may mean to be 21 now that I'm, "legal". ENJOY 2024-07-1245 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraemoving & traveling on your ownHonestly, this episode made me sympathize with all my friends who are international students away from home... especially the exchange students so shoutout to you guys. I wanted to discuss the feeling of being independent in a new place and the hardships that come with it, especially as someone who is more closed off. Also, if you are nervous about traveling & adventuring on your own THIS IS FOR YOU. ENJOY 2024-07-0534 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Durae2024 GOALS: mid-year check-inBack in January, I recorded the goals that I wanted to start the year off with. Improvement requires taking benchmarks of your progress. Here's a check-in sharing updates on all my goals, focusing on the most important improvements in getting a job, working out every day, prioritizing my needs, relationships, and improving my innate social critic. I hope with this episode you also take note of how far you've come in your own journeys and see where you could pivot attention to make yourself better and better. ENJOY 2024-07-0550 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraefirst week in DCI moved to the East Coast for work for the summer! I share the racial differences, aggressive drivers, and my appreciation for the dressing here amongst many other observations. My first week here before starting work has been pretty isolating and I share what I have been learning about myself during this kind of forced solitude. 2024-06-0755 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraei play golfWhile recording at the conspired haunted Denver airport, I wanted to share my experiences playing golf for the last 12 years. How my dad dragged me to the courses every weekend, playing for my high school team, tips on your swing, and most importantly, the many many life lessons learned from playing. I absolutely love the sport and am so happy to share this part of my life with you guys and I can't believe I haven't made an episode about it yet. Okay, my flight is boarding in 3 minutes and I apologize for the airport audio BYE. ENJOY 2024-06-0130 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal DuraeoverwhelmedBack home the lack of routine, adjusting to a new space, amongst a thousand new responsibilities over the summer of spending time with family, friends, and preparing to move across the country had me in a spiral. Also while having new feelings that I was processing for the first time. All these changes are attributed to growth and young adulting, but they can be terrifying to embark on. I discuss what these feelings are like and their coping methods. I hope you find this episode relatable as it exposes the reality of a young adult mind just trying to...2024-05-2544 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeharvard drop out student athlete (ft. Jugad from Norway)Jugad shares his story of dropping out of Harvard after one year as an international student from Norway. Sharing his journey of discovering that Harvard wasn't the right fit for him and the mental implications and mindset he developed to redefine his priorities, led him to play soccer for the NAIA at a private school in Orange County and continue pursuing his bachelor's in computer science. We talk about South Asian roots, what it is like being a campus celebrity, and the experiences of international students. Learning some Norwegian pickup lines and a brutal, comedic first experience Jugad had...2024-05-1756 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraediet + food: effects on body & mindSharing all my diet diaries and reflections on how certain foods make me feel, especially with productivity in the gym and studying. If you're on the journey of eating healthier and navigating all the food trends and misconceptions, this episode is for you. Mainly discussing bloating, late-night eating, and sugar intake. ENJOY 2024-05-1036 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraefinals week stressFor all my college students this one is for you, especially the semester kids, and as a prep for the quarter system students. I'm sharing the evolution of my stress around taking exams and how I organize and prepare myself for studying. Also, just a check-in for this time of year with the school year ending and transitioning into summer, giving advice to avoid summertime sadness. ENJOY 2024-05-0330 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraefluctuations in self-esteemI wanted to dive into that despite consistent efforts towards your self-improvement and well-being every day, it is completely normal to experience moments of feeling down while staying focused. I believe it's important to justify logically these moments and acknowledge that it does not take away from the progress that you're making. Instead, I'm learning to allow myself to "ride out" those feelings rather than self-blame and suppression. Also a very late Eid Mubarak and life update. ENJOY 2024-04-2633 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraescared of adulthoodThis week I’m diving into all the stresses and anxious thoughts I’ve been having about the next couple of years with graduating from college, getting a full-time job, and planning for future relationships and how they all impact each other. These thoughts have been weighing heavily on my mind as I prepare for the future, keeping in mind the competitive job market and dating being so complicated these days. I wanted to put this out as less informative, but relatable because I feel like it’s talked about, but not to the extent to make me 100% confident and secure...2024-04-0534 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeblocked to pinned (ft. my little sister)Returning TMT, my sister!! We talk about our childhood and how our relationship has evolved from despising each other to now being each other's #1 best friend. If you have experienced sibling rivalry or working on healing your bond, you will relate to this episode. We openly discuss our relationship while living apart, highlighting the most significant red flags in each other's friendships, aspects that evoke envy, the most valuable advice exchanged between us, the ideal qualities in a partner for ourselves, and our perceptions of our male personas. We were a little delirious recording so ENJOY. 2024-03-291h 09

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeinvesting in long-term happinessSustaining long-term happiness is an investment as to build that reward you have to work on it early and face the challenges and setbacks you may be putting on yourself that you might not even realize. This episode, and personal therapy session, touch on some of the aspects and ideas I've been having recently that I feel contribute to building my long-term happiness. ENJOY 2024-03-2239 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraelack of self-reflectionRAMADAN MUBARAK!! This week is all about the chaos that ensued for me the last couple of months and not having the mental stability and prep work to understand and process it. Transitioning to Ramadan I share how this religious month for Muslims is all about self-reflection so it came at such a perfect time to shift my focus from distractions and zone in on what's important. To all those fasting, Inshallah I hope Ramadan goes smoothly for you and you eat goooood at Iftar :) ENJOY 2024-03-1540 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraethe gym is my therapyWelcome back to another episode of the podcast!! I wanted to take a moment to appreciate how much the gym has changed and benefited me starting with the insecurities I felt when I was just a kid feeling like I was gonna pass out from biking or comments from desi aunties making me rethink my body image to consistency now going everyday as a young adult. Hopefully, I inspire you all as I’ve crossed to the dark side of the lives of annoying gym rats chugging protein shakes. ENJOYY 2024-02-0538 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Durae2024 GOALSI am sharing all I aspire to do and be this new year and hopefully more by the time I reflect on this episode at the end of the 2024 year—everything from skincare to career to finances and finally my relationship goals. Comment below what yours are!! Hope you enjoy this episode and get an opportunity to self-reflect on your growth and what you want to improve!! ENJOY 2024-01-1042 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Durae2023 WRAPA kiss goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024!!! I'm sharing my month-to-month growth and changes with myself, my friends, and my relationships as well as overall reflections for the year. Happy New Year's Eve!! Love you all and see you in the new year!!!2024-01-0147 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraereading my journalThis is a mental health episode diving into my most vulnerable thoughts and learning how to effectively prioritize certain aspects of life when stress begins to creep in. I share what journaling means to me, a recent entry, and some journal prompts to inspire you, I hope you enjoy this episode and are encouraged to journal too! :)) 2023-12-1034 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraefriend datingHappy Thanksgiving!!! This episode is about making friends and how similar it is to dating someone new. It is hard to meet somebody and put yourself out there, but I truly believe there is so much value in making new, deep connections because we learn so much about ourselves and gain a new perspective. I touch on my approach to meeting new people and then two recent friendships I've had: one that I jumped into WAY too quickly and had to drop after two months and the other that is meaningful and the start of a true friendship. I...2023-11-2745 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraelonely college nightsplease please please put this episode on at least 3x speed for how slow I talk (insert crying emoji). Caught in a moment of lonely insecure mush on a friday night, I record my feelings of what that feels like and just validate those feelings reminding myself that it's okay. I hope you can relate 2023-10-2131 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraemidterm sznDiving into my whole experience with midterms at a #1 public university compared to transferring from comunnity college. I describe the whole process of mentally preparing myself to do so, with the additional pressure from my parents as well of course to perform well. Sharing my tips I hope you find this epsiode relatable and my heart goes out to you all during the process. Love you pookies 2023-10-1331 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal DuraeberkeleyWELCOME BACK TO TOO MANY THOUGHTS WITH MISHAL DURAE !!!!! This episode is just an all-inclusive reflection of the last three months of my not recording: getting off the waitlist for uc berkeley, moving out of my family's home, living with roommates alone for the first time, new college experiences, and experiencing #1 public university education. ENJOY 2023-08-2643 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraesouth asian creative director (ft. Sanjana Solanki)Sanjana Solanki founder & creative director of Solucky, a South Asian-owned, Bay Area-based creative brand, and magazine. With hundreds of subscribers, Solucky features themes, trends & collaborations: produced by an expanding team curating & planning up current content while maintaining efficiency. In addition to running this & coming brand, with all of its accomplishments to date, Sanjana is concurrently in a 3rd year at San Jose State University perusing her degree in Business Administration with a concentration on management and possibly exploring comp sci. Her interests outside of her passion project and education range from traveling with friends up and down California and...2023-05-2657 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraecommunity college to uc berkeley (ft. Miranda Miranda)This week we are diving into what the experience is like transferring from a California community college into the UC system. Getting into a good university right now is one of the most stressful processes for students. It has never been so competitive and many are opting for the community college route to complete GEs & prerequisites for their major, which would typically be done the first two years of undergrad, and then transferring to a 4 four-year institution. It’s less competitive and gives students more time to establish themselves, but it has its own challenges of navigating the system on...2023-05-0550 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraetransferring to my dream school: UCSDI am just so happy & content at this moment in my life excited for the next chapter. Tune in to hear the whole story & celebrate with me :)) 2023-04-301h 01

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraesurviving young adulthood: head vs. heart on careerIF YOU ARE IN YOUR 20s LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. This heart-to-heart recorded at 4 AM in the morning dives into the discussion of planning your future around your passion versus what society deems conventional and most profitable. It is a risky, scary, and incredibly huge life decision that we have the ability to start taking large strides towards in our 20s. This is something I personally have been struggling with and wanted to open the conversation with you all, taking inspiration from Matthew McConaughey, as noted in the episode. And when I mention personal struggle I mean full, hysterically...2023-04-131h 12

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraenot another abandonment story (ft. Chi Wei Chen)Today I welcome a guest to the podcast whom I have had an interesting relationship with over the past six years or so, but still consider a close friend as we have been together for many crazy friendships, relationships, and high school drama. Introducing Chi Wei Chen who is currently studying accounting at community college and preparing to transfer to a four-year institution. In his free time, he enjoys gaming, working out, hanging out with his friends, and being my end-all-last resort help hotline for the embarrassing relationship choices I make. Chi Wei was known throughout high...2023-04-0746 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeromanticize your lifeRecently went through a breakup? Yes... Okay great because I did too. This week I am sharing some of my favorite ways to romanticize your life to feel like you're in a scene of The Notebook or Dirty Dancing, you know, the feeling of that perfect scene of running into their arms in the rain. If you are stable and didn't recently have all your emotions spilling out of you then you too can indulge in these tactics of self-love to make your life that much more special and meaningful. Enjoy!! 2023-03-1842 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraethe ideal male (ft. Chris Leone)Welcoming my best friend, lesbian lover's boyfriend Chris Leone!! Chris dives into his growth and journey from being a 13-year-old who was only motivated to play video games, going through a depressive period that saw the lowest points in his mental health, physical health, and academics, transitioning to the realization that he could improve his habits to now where he's mentally disciplined, preparing for a career in healthcare at UCSD, built 50 pounds of muscle over the course of 7 years, in a committed relationship with the love of his life and continuing to maintain & improve his routine and mindset as...2023-03-161h 07

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraethe ideal male (ft. Chris Leone) [VIDEO]Welcoming my best friend, lesbian lover's boyfriend Chris Leone!! Chris dives into his growth and journey from being a 13-year-old who was only motivated to play video games, going through a depressive period that saw the lowest points in his mental health, physical health, and academics, transitioning to the realization that he could improve his habits to now where he's mentally disciplined, preparing for a career in healthcare at UCSD, built 50 pounds of muscle over the course of 7 years, in a committed relationship with the love of his life and continuing to maintain & improve his routine and mindset as...2023-03-161h 07

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraecreating healthy daily habitsTune in to hear about my current 7 favorite daily habits that I implement in my routine to be most prepared, motivated, and productive. Learn the skills I have worked on building to form a positive mindset when it comes to the most difficult parts of your day and avoid procrastination. We are working on self-love, our academic goals, and strong mental health. Share with your friends who need some self help lol. ENJOY 2023-03-0751 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraemale horror stories (ft. 5 of my San Diego hoes)Join five of my friends & me in San Diego diving into toxic rich daddy's money boys who expect us girls to completely give all of our time, energy, and self-worth to console their insecurities. We're sharing the most atrocious red flags experienced and our opinions. The "I am in your city" text and think that we will drop everything to see their highness. Wrapping up with what guys should be doing to actually hold a girl down and treat her right. DISCLAIMER: I want to preface that this is a rated-R episode with explicit content. There will be discussion...2023-02-181h 15

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeour first dateyes, this podcast is still active... WELCOME BACKKKKKKKKKKKK. Let me take you on a date to debrief our standards and what type of relationship we want based on the criticism and pressure from ourselves, family, friends, and anyone else who wants to give their opinion. Obviously, we can't leave out what dating should look like from the drastically opposing viewpoints of traditional Pakistani Muslim ideals and the American hookup culture. Enjoy 2023-02-1157 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal DuraeQ & A (ft. finals brain functioning at 0.03%)Welcome to Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Durae (a needed reintroduction because I haven't recorded in soooo long). After some quick updates and stats about the podcast from Spotify's Wrapped, we dive into a Q&A to get to know me and a check-in. Let me know what you want for future topics on the podcast & thank you for tuning in with your support after many weeks of being MIA. 2022-12-1040 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Durae“sorry, i’m really busy”Entering my era of overbooking myself with a crazy schedule, but loving the satisfaction of saying that I do have a life. Tune in to hear all the updates of starting my second year of college, working towards my major, a new job, finally involved in campus life, and creating a separation between school and home life mentally to be the happiest I’ve ever been. IM BACKKKKKKK 2022-10-2439 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeno more epiphanies !!!Epiphanies are basically come-to-Jesus moments where you contemplate your entire existence and why you do the things you do, but instead of having them every couple of months or so (which I'm guessing is normal), I used to have them multiple times a day commemorating each and every insignificant and dull moment. This summer I finally decided to not overthink everything and take some time for myself to just zen out. There are two reasons that created this new era: PERSPECTIVE and relating my high school mindset to my friend who is ready to be married with three children...2022-09-101h 02

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraesingle vs. shackled (ft. Hannah Schellenberg)She’s back for another one and this time coupled up in a long term relationship. Go listen to her first appearance on the podcast: feminism (ft. Hannah Schellenberg). I matched on hinge with the guy performing in the opening show of the concert I went to, realized while in the crowd, and then I couldn’t find him on the app so I found his LinkedIn. In the episode we confirm that LinkedIn is the new incoming dating app; inspiration curtesy of Indian Matchmaking on Netflix. Hear our opposing views on dating apps, friends first relationships, & choosing the younger or o...2022-08-2059 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeolder sibling traumaThere’s a lot to unpack here: South Asian obedience, idgaf mentality, utterly emotionless and being raised on the expectation that I should put everyone above myself? Many contemplations and epiphanies I’ve had in the last year about who I am as a person and how I go about life are explained in this episode. Enjoy??!!2022-08-1349 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraedesi family gatheringsA crossed woman at a gas station said that no matter what I may be going through everything will be okay. That really helps when I’m frantically searching for diet sprite at random stores for my aunts & uncles who want me to marry quick and have babies. This week we are diving into South Asian gender stereotypes and disassociation giving your all as a host. It’s a controversial one so TUNE IN.2022-07-301h 11

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraehappy birthday to meI didn't want to celebrate my birthday this year. This past week was my birthday. Let's talk about birthdays as a child, tween, teen, and now as an adult. Hear the run down about how my day went and my best friends kidnappping me.2022-07-151h 04

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeunderstanding deathThis week we are back in the car discussing death, saying goodbye before death, Alzheimer's, spirits, God, and honoring a legacy. Also, processing death as someone who is unemotional and what that means for me and what I'm feeling. I would appreciate your respect while listening for the person and this was a hard episode emotionally to get through. Thank you and enjoy. 2022-07-0951 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraewhy I have been MIA...I disappeared for a month, find out why... I lost sight of life after changing my major and another failed talking stage. If you are lost in life, especially in college... TUNE IN. I finally figured things out and you can too.2022-07-0251 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraehappy pride !! (ft. The Grindr Hoe)HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!! This week we have a guest: THE GRINDR HOE & EXPERT. Hear his coming out story & having the difficult family conversations that come with it. We dive into all the details about expressing himself and what it felt like when he couldn't find his scene in high school with the theatre kids & blue-haired girls. Now, in college having run-ins with homophobes and being in what people around campus call the "gay frat". Grindr is the closest thing to a gay version of Tinder and our guest used the app to understand their sexuality through numerous 2:30 am hookups...2022-06-031h 24

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeexposing my part-time job pt. 2Fucking in cars & exposing the horror stories of my part-time job in a grocery store, with a view of the beach. That's the summary of this episode. This is part 2 of my first episode released that has top listens, re-listens, & reviews (my first real part-time job). Go listen to that episode before this one to truly experience the stark contrast between the first shift and the lasting effects of working this kind of job. Preview: reading texts between me and a creep sugar daddy I worked with, girls getting groped in exchange for free food from the store, a...2022-05-211h 23

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeaccept your insecurities & move onWhy do your insecurities hold you back from making progress in life? How can you turn it into motivation? I went to church this week, yes again as a Muslim, the aunties just dropped their chai on the ground, but I had many takeaways. This past week was Eid and I have a heartfelt talk about that day and how I experienced something that I lacked in my childhood. Enjoy to find out!2022-05-0748 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraefound my husband on tinderThis week I dive into one of my first situationships where I grew overly obsessed with this guy because he checked off all the boxes for my future husband on paper. We're calling him Tinder Husband. Basically, I'm trying to learn about the world of dating after being quarantined for two years. Hear all about my takeaways from this relationship and why it didn't work out. If you have ever been in the texting stage or have had a situationship... HIT PLAY!! 2022-04-3047 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraemy first in person college experienceIM BACK IN PERSON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TWO YEARS!!!! I’m actually going to college classes in person for the first time. Is the depressive period over? Will I continue the podcast? Feeling like a loser sitting at home for the majority of my freshman year has been painful, but had its happy moments. Hear all about me finally feeling like a college student and having those infamous college experiences on campus. Enjoy as always, this is a turning point.2022-04-2341 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraemy first surgery & more on dating apps???I ghosted the world and have been bedridden... hear all about it and how dating apps have been engaging me in my boredom. Also, special announcement?????2022-04-1636 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraei think i cracked the life code...I'M BACK!! Hear about the latest book I've been reading that has honestly changed my life and put into action how I can be successful in this world. I share all my favorite tips and how I've been implementing them. Your welcome in advance for bringing to you another motivating, productive, get your shit together episode. Also, HAPPY RAMADAN / RAMZAN MUBARAK!!Answering your questions and sharing my culture with you :) Follow the podcast on Instagram @toomanythoughtspod !!! 2022-04-1644 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraetired of being depressedI went to Hawaii!! The best & worst trip I’ve ever been on… Relaxing on the beach, happy as can be, gave me the perspective that I actually hate how sad I am in my day-to-day life. *Disclaimer* Mentions suicide & depressive thoughts.2022-04-0249 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraewhy haven't you failed?I encourage failing once in a while... This week I'm diving into self-awareness, feeling anxious, wanting to live your life, and building a strong work ethic. You should listen to this regardless of what stage of life you are in... 2022-03-2646 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraefirst basketball game while living my best lifeA very chill episode ;)) Giving a debrief of my past week spending valuable time together, night & day, day & night with my best friend finally back in my hometown. YAY!! Hear us recording from the stadium at the Warriors vs. Celtics game. We went to the best Pakistani restaurant (and my favorite restaurant overall) in the bay to introduce my friend to my culture and ended up encountering a creep. Andddd speaking more about motivation as it’s been a pattern in the last few episodes. Also, more on creeps: future episode reading my DMs????2022-03-1949 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeaddicted to procrastinationUGGHHHH I FUCKING LOVE THIS EPISODE!!! Stfu, sit down, and listen because I know ya'll are gonna relate to this one (sorry for the aggression, but it's true). This week we are dissecting why and how we procrastinate. To avoid the world? To avoid stress & anxiety? Then, transition to how to limit our distractions and understand what's happening on a psychological level. This is a hard pill to swallow, but: DONT NETFLIX, TIK TOK, & SLEEP YOUR LIFE AWAY TO AVOID EXISTENCE. "Self-discipline leads to success" as quoted from Will Smith and that's a new motto to add to the...2022-03-111h 12

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraegoing to therapy & BDSMWELCOME BACK TO THE MF PODCAST!!!! This week I NEEDED to just vent and process. Someone accused me of lying about my Instagram account being hacked?!?! I touch on me trying to be a good person: learning to spread the love and positive vibes. Transitioning to having an intense conversation with my dad about coping with failure, how at my core I might be emotionless, and led to seriously considering signing up for therapy. Isolation has been really hard and I speak about navigating my self-growth in such a trying situation. ALSOOOOO my dad may or may not have...2022-03-0545 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraespirtual energy & finding GODNo, because even when therapy fails you, God is there to help you prevail. This week I dive into how I’m becoming more aware of God and his protective, calming presence. How God is always in your corner and makes us better humans and I'm learning to define that relationship for myself. While all religions face their challenges, we Muslims have it HAAARRRDD with it feeling so political and not having healthy examples in front of us (at least for me). Let's pray and hope that at the end of the day we can be honest and good hu...2022-02-2649 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraemy instagram got hackedIn the past week, my Instagram account was hacked, got it back, found God, had life-changing, psychoanalytical conversations, cried at least 10 times, understood my dependency on social media, somehow let my parent ruin my dating life, realized why my biggest strength is the reason for my anxiety, and submitted applications for college!! There's a lot to unpack here, get comfortable and tune in!!! 2022-02-1941 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraesisterhood (ft. My Sister)I BRING MY SISTER ON THE PODCAST!! This week we talk about growing our relationship from hate to best friends who share their love lives 2022-02-121h 05

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraedating apps & your resumeummm more family tension, but PROGRESSSSS!!! Hear about my experience with dating apps: Yolo, Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and MUZMATCH??!! We all have dabbled with dating apps, but are they really all that they seem to be? Especially when I canceled a date with a guy based on his outfit an hour before (insert clenched teeth emoji). Anyways, your profile on dating apps is your resume to get laid and that gets confusing when I've been using my resume lately to get into COLLEGE. Not to mention my friend's saying that my type is rich, accomplished sugar daddies. LIKE NOOOO... E...2022-02-051h 02

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraestrategic stressTurn your shit life to GOLDDD. That is our new life motto. This week I dive into how stress and anxiety try to control me and how I cope, but not just cope; use and abuse my coping mechanisms to become a powerful force to be reckoned with. Also, of course, an update on my home-life family situation and how I'm getting better at being a little vulnerable and communicating more. Specifically, speaking with my Dad about my career and how I want to be in pharmaceutical marketing, become a veterinarian, a social media titan, and a surgeon?? Hope you...2022-01-2945 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraedo i need therapy?WHAT IS UP??!! Happy Friday and welcome back for another podcast episode!! This week I give an update about how I A. might need serious therapy, B. am unintentionally getting high and then crashing and spiraling, C. am dealing with friend group drama and falling in love, and ofc ultimately, D. questioning my entire being. Despite all that, I feel like I have a pretty positive and hopeful outlook and provide a ton of helpful advice, if you're mentally unstable as well. 2022-01-2247 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraebeing ambitiousI really love this episode and this topic in particular. I give a quick update about how I've been doing recently, given the recent chaos in my life. Hear about how I became more ambitious to apparently make my life more interesting... idk hope you enjoy!! :) 2022-01-1543 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeself-sabotagehow I inevitably am the reason to blame 2022-01-0844 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraemy pakistan trip pt. 2Summary of my trip to Pakistan! Hear about the most popular foods, restaurants, and the famous Tariq Road in Karachi. I discuss one of the best days I spent, the unique beauty of the country, and the reality of the COVID regulations. Also not to mention the street racing, killer street clown, and how I, and almost everyone who visits Pakistan, gets food poisoning. 2021-12-3159 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraemy pakistan trip pt. 1This episode was conflicted, to say the least. Hear about my stressful yet relaxing trip to Pakistan, the country of my ethnic background. I compare my experiences in Pakistan to the US and what changes I wish to see in the country that light a fire within me. I talk about the various beautiful sights in Karachi, Pakistan, not to mention the scary men dressed as women banging on our car window. And hear about my marriage proposals situation...2021-12-2453 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraefeminism (ft. Hannah Schellenberg)This week one of my closest friends, who I believe is an up-and-coming woman empowerment motivational speaker and leader, joins me to discuss feminism. Tune in to hear about our experience with expectations, sexism, and toxicity on social media and in day-to-day interactions. We dove into the true meaning of feminism and how we've seen and are seeing the change in history, present-day, and our future predictions. And of course, you will hear us inevitably fighting and arguing as we are passionate to make our points to each other ;) Hope you enjoy!2021-12-171h 03

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraesocial mediaThis week I delve into my past and present with social media. How I started on various platforms, influencers I looked up to as a young Pakistani girl, and how I currently have been using social media to lift my spirits and share my truest self freely. Also answering YOUR QUESTIONS!! Tune in to hear about my embarrassing stories and I hope you enjoy!2021-12-1043 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraeattending community college & changing from a STEM major3rd episode!! For the first time answering your questions!!! ;) Thank you so much to everyone who sent questions and for future episodes follow me on insta @mishaldurae to be alerted about podcast topics in advance; giving you the chance to DM me questions and record voice messages (link below) that will likely be included in the podcast. This week I discuss how I ended up attending community college, how it's going, the decision to change from a biology major to business, and my thoughts on comparing community college to university. Also, discussing the pressures from parents and the reality...2021-12-0354 min

Too Many Thoughts with Mishal Duraefriends from high school & LA trip2nd EPISODE!!! Tune in to hear about my closest friends from the past four years of high school that have molded me into who I am today and my role in the friend group. Also, the devastating reality of how my LA trip is going: yikes...2021-11-2647 min