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Difficult-ishDifficult-ishdameer on actually representing bangladesh, global dj moments, modernizing bangla musicits true its true we went all the way out to toronto, canada to speak with the one and only dameer khan! dameer is musician, global dj, and all around artist, but at the core is someone who so passionately represents bangladesh, its people, its culture, and is on a golden path to sharing it all with the world in this episode, we let dameer have the floor and tell us about the reality of life in bangladesh, its political situation, and all of the things our people have to speak up about, but also telling us...2025-07-121h 13Difficult-ishDifficult-ishreacting to your unfiltered south asian pet peevesyall loved the first time we did this so we had to run it back! for this episode, we asked you guys on ig to tell us your BIGGEST south asian pet peeves and yall didnt hold back. being judged for how muslim you are? not getting recognition for small wins?? people biting off south asian fashion??? that plus so many more in an episode so jam packed and comedic you'll pee your pants just like mohuya does this episode!!! enjoy ;)our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcastour instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/2025-04-1141 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishjob hunting for 16 months + tips to finally get oneJob hunting season is in full swing this new year so let’s talk about the actual process of trying to find a job in corporate America. Mashnun shares his 16+ month journey with the job market and emotions with the current crisis along with some great tips on navigating this difficult time and finding one. Make sure to stick until the end to hear the exclusive lore with a job that fired him… hope u enjoy! watch videos on our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diff...2024-12-2053 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishbuilding a south asian bubble tea empire w/ shaheer khan, owner of pyo chaiwelcoming this weeks amazing guest, shaheer khan!! he is a nepali-pakistani american who is the founder of two successful south asian inspired bubble tea shops on long island called pyo chai. he opened these shops with his brother, saqib, at the start of the pandemic and their shops have been featured on publications like buzzfeed tasty and insider. through the various leadership roles he had at his alma mater, stony brook university, he now brings those skills to his business to support his community for fundraising and cultural events. we are so excited for u to listen about his...2024-07-3053 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishhow quitting drinking has changed my life (and how you can do it too)in this solo episode, mohuya talks about her experience with quitting drinking alcohol in her 20's when it's so heavily ingrained in american and corporate culture. she talks about how she stopped drinking cold turkey and ways it has changed her life for the better. this episode is for anyone who is trying to stop drinking and needs a little push, hope u enjoy! :) our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/?hl=en mashnun's instagram: https://www...2024-07-2725 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishan honest conversation on poor eating habits as a south asianthis one's a solo episode by mashnun on something so many can relate to but more than often goes undiscussed; how bad eating habits and an unhealthy living can manifest in south asians. i recently got on the keto diet and it's been making me think about the relationship i've built with food and eating throughout my life, and it's been relieving finding answers to many of my questions. generational trauma, a scarce upbringing, and the over-examination of self are all contributing factors to the toxic relationship i've had with eating, but at the end of the day, we're...2024-07-0929 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishscandinavian aesthetic, monet and jalen controversy, and why's everyone a dj??for this episode we just felt like blabbering about random online brainrot topics because it's our podcast?? have you heard of the infamous scandinavian aesthetic (white women discovered dupattas)? the monet mcmichael and jalen noble drama about men having to be sole providers for women? nyc squatters taking over the city? hot rodent men?? and many more??? listen now for your much needed unnecessary pop culture updates with mohuya and mashnun now keep tabs on us: our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITGvzBnzyExvMPh7EGqCzQ our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https...2024-06-1852 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishstorytime of getting followed by a random man in nyc + safety tipsthe scary thing happened the other day and mohuya got followed home by a random creepy man in NYC. in this solo episode, she's sharing that experience so it can potentially help some of you on top of some safety tips for women. stay safe and vigilant out there! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/?hl=en mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-06-0130 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ish8 signs that you're settling in your relationshiphello friends today we're discussing our 8 signs that YOU might be settling in your relationship. as brown people, we rarely know our own worth in a relationship since it's tied to so many traits, and its so easy to settle for less than what you or anyone even deserves. in this episode, we talk bout the difference between setting in a relationship and being "realistic", becoming a fictional character, avoiding vulnerability, the olive theory, and how mashnun is a great wedding dancer. listen to have him choreograph your own wedding!!! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https...2024-05-1441 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishrisks we took in our 20s that saved our liveshello our risky difficulters this episode is all bout things we did in our 20s that literally SAVED OUR LIVES. as brown people its not easy to challenge societal norms and do things we see as scary or troubling but what if that risk pays off? whether is mou starting boxing and leaving her old friends, or mashnun getting a white ppl job and interviewing barefoot, we got so much to share with you guys in this one. please enjoiiiii keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/?hl...2024-05-0744 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishsimplifying the process of making female friends as an adultwe get it, it's hard to make friends as adults. especially as girls, we were taught to always compete with other girls and gossip where it feels impossible to find true girlfriends in your 20s. in this solo episode, mohuya talks about how to find and maintain those female friends when you move out of your hometown or outgrow old friendships. this episode is peak girlhood and i hope this video finds u in the algorithm if you're also on the same boat of trying to find ur people :) keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2024-02-0636 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishins and outs for 2024: we are not going to feel guilty about rest this year!welcome to the first solo episode of 2024!! in this episode with mohuya, we're going to talk about what habits i'm bringing with me and what i am leaving behind in the new year!! comparing yourself to others? nope, haven't heard of her. holding celebrities to high standards? couldn't be me. so if you also need inspo on what wellness routines to focus on in 2024 and what to leave behind, listen along to this :) enjoy!! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ our youtube: https://youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast?si=c1OlnDEfypibdSqY ...2024-01-1228 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishsouth asians' problem with money + our toxic spending habitsgrowing up with money trauma and lack of financial security can cause south asians to end up super frugal or super reckless with their money, and in this episode, we explore the latter! whether its wanting to show off to family back home, suffering from poor money management, or just wanting to finally indulge in luxuries you were never granted, our community (including mashnun) could really use some help with their poor spending habits. do you really need that 3rd coffee or that $25 chicken sandwich for lunch? the answer is yes but enjoy the episode regardless!!! :) our...2023-12-0550 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishopening up bout our adhd + ocdmental health is a huge brush stroke topic that we hit on every now and then, but we finally chose to spend an episode talking bout how the two of us learned bout our own diagnosed (and ongoing diagnosing) mental health conditions. even though this kinda stuff can be tough to talk about we know it can be super relatable for our listeners and we should celebrate more normalized conversations bout it in the first place!! mashnun talks about his adhd, mohuya talks about her ocd, and we share the signs and symptoms we recognized that pushed us towards...2023-11-1454 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishwhere we've been + our first video episode!we had our 100th episode nyc celebration and ended season 2...... but where the heck were we for over 2 months? here's our first episode back on season 3 and we talk about updates in our lives, our new youtube video implementations, mashnun's chess club, the gen*cide going on right now in the world, and so much more. we have so many fun things planned for this new season and we cannot wait for u to see!! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ our youtube: https://youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast?si=c1OlnDEfypibdSqY mohuya's instagram: ht...2023-10-3138 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishour 1st live event announcement + mashnun's moving to nyc!the title says it all folks 2023-08-0434 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishmashnun's nyc poetry reading recap, finding your space, how to mingle, + morehi :) mashnun's doing another solo ep this week because mou wants to go live her best life in amsterdam right now, but do not be worried, i have this under control! i spent this episode recapping my poetry reading in nyc a few days ago, sharing my experience with mushroom-infused lattes and meeting the guy that inspired me to write my poetry book, and giving our listeners a look into some of the things i think about en route to becoming the most favorable version of myself. hope this inspires you do to something good for yourself today, enjoy 2023-04-2840 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishbecoming financially literate-ish + money tips for south asianshello hello!! for this episode, we’re revisiting a topic we spoke on a year ago about our journeys towards financial independence! money is a touchy subject for a lot of south asians, especially the ones that don’t come from the most favorable upbringings. from recognizing early how important money is, to balancing multiple jobs, to making a bunch of mistakes along the way, we get real transparent with what we’ve learned about financial literacy, our advice on saving/investing, and so much more but you have to listen rn to know!!! tix to...2023-04-211h 07Difficult-ishDifficult-ishhow ramadan has been treating usramadan mubarak to all of our lovely listeners!! in this episode we let all of you in on how ramadan has been treating the two of us, what healthy habits we’ve been practicing consistently for ourselves, and a plethora of silly stories to share regardless of your religious background. whether you wanna hear about mashnun’s latest haggling situation, mohuya’s latest mushroom mayhem, or a little bit of bit, listen now! Invest in these girls' education in Bangladesh here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/invest-in-girls-education-and-end-child-marriages Sponsor a student in Bangladesh here: https://www.alteryouth.com/invite/mohuya keep tabs o...2023-04-1443 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishq+a! being rebellious, artists block, having too much ambition, + morehola :) in this q&a, we got questions that range from, "how do you balance ambition with work and life?" to "what's the most rebellious thing you did as a kid?". whether it be something to help out our fellow children of immigrant listeners or just talk about our fav coffee orders, we got a lil something for everyone. hope u enjoy as always! listen now or else keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2023-03-2448 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishentrepreneurship, navigating failure, and building kolkata chai co w/ ani sanyalani sanyal (@anihustles) is the real deal. he embodies true entrepreneurship to the core, from the mindset, to the action, to everything in between, and he's our special guest for today's pod! ani is the co-founder of nyc-based kolkata chai co and run several 6 and 7 fig businesses, but he's lived through a rollercoaster of a life to gain the wisdom and expertise that he's gifted us in this episode.  growing up in massachusetts, ani shares his battle with identity and connection to hip hop culture, which built the tenets he continues to live by. soon after graduating f...2023-03-171h 13Difficult-ishDifficult-ishpeople pleasing is the bane of our existencespecifically as children of immigrants, a lot of us grew up with people pleasing tendencies where we felt like we constantly needed validation from everyone, we put our mental health aside to do something because we don't want to disappoint anyone, and so much more. in this episode, we talk about what causes these tendencies in south asian kids and how it gets passed down from our immigrant parents who used it as a survival tactic. don't worry, we also tell you some of our tips on how to unlearn it and be selfish with yourself. hope you enjoy...2023-03-1050 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishsolo datesthis episode is all about solo dates! why we love them, why it's scary in the beginning, why we sometimes feel like we don't deserve them, and our favorite ones to do :) our generation of south asian youth are inherently taught that we can give ourselves time and love when we're married, have kids, and all our problems magically disappear. the two of us struggled with self love for awhile, but something clicked and we realized we should be giving ourselves just as much time, and more, than the people around us. whether it's mou going to museums and...2023-03-0340 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishcolorism in the south asian communitythis long overdue and much needed episode on the topic of colorism is finally here! first off, we talk about the roots of anti blackness and where colorism comes from during colonial times and why lighter skin is favored in so many different cultures. after, we talk about our own experiences with colorism, from male and female standpoints, and how it affected our self esteems. whether it be casually growing up with bleaching creams like fair and lovely or getting told that you shouldn't go out in the sun because you'll get dark, we're sure you can, unfortunately, relate...2023-02-2453 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishhealthy habits in a toxic environment"well if your house is so toxic, why don't you move out?" well susan, we can't just simply do that. in this week's episode, we talk about how difficult it is to have mental peace or be productive in a toxic south asian household and some of the small practices we've implemented to improve our mental well being. whether it be going to a coffee shop to be productive and be away from home for a few hours or having a good friend group that you can vent to, we have it all. we hope it helps and u...2023-02-1738 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishbuilding safe spaces, intersectionality, and being a queer bengali illustrator w/ radhia rahman2nd guest of the year already?? we're on a roll all thanks to the wonderful radhia rahman (she/they), a queer bengali-american illustrator based out of nyc. after getting her bfa in illustration, they've gone on to build their own eco-friendly small business, patreon, and youtube, and worked alongside notable names like buzzfeed, skullcandy, and adult swim. with them being an avid listener of difficult-ish themself, we were all collectively thrilled to sit down and have a conversation on topics that we've been looking to have on the pod for awhile now.   radhia's story is an incredibly r...2023-02-101h 12Difficult-ishDifficult-ishhow social anxiety manifests in south asianssocial anxiety is common in south asian kids and children of immigrants, but obviously everyone. it stems from being discouraged from socializing when you're younger, only having a formal relationship with parents where it's seen as disrespectful to answer back casually, and so much more. so in this episode, we talk about our experience with social anxiety, how it might've heightened now that we're older and how the signs manifest, where it stems from, and our tips on overcoming this anxiety. hope u like this one! keep tabs on us: our instagram...2023-02-0350 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishour fav book recs for brown peoplehello hello coming to you live after our sold out nyc showcase!!! to celebrate a successful past weekend, we dedicated this episode to talk bout our love for reading, literary arts, and share our favorite novels/poetry books by south asian authors. mohuya is definitely the reader between the two of us, she has so much to share in this episode, and much more across all her platforms!  we talk our families' relationship with reading and literature, how reading has helped us see difficult situations with a new perspective, and talk our fav collections, starting with south a...2023-01-2752 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishsouth asian relationship red flags lolwe wanted to do a full fledge episode on some of the red flags we've encountered when it comes to dating south asians, and honestly, just people in general. the red flags range taking every simple disagreement with you and putting it into the girls group chat to fully dictating how you dress or act and being mamas boys. go get some popcorn and listen up because this ones gonna be a HARD RELATE.  keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ 2023-01-2045 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ish"use your identity as a weapon" w/ nuhash humayun, director of bangladeshi film ‘moshari’FIRST GUEST EPISODE OF 2023!! we are so excited for you all to hear our conversation with Nuhash Humayun (@nuhashh), an Oscar nominated Bangladeshi film director, most notable for his critically acclaimed short film ‘Moshari’. on top of the numerous awards and accolades he’s received, he’s recently brought on Jordan Peele and Riz Ahmed as executive producers for his film!!!!  through our conversations with him, he talks about the journey to becoming a film director, the imposter syndrome that lies with it, the power and also horror of being the "first" to do something from your country...2023-01-131h 08Difficult-ishDifficult-ishnew year q+a! relationship red flags, south asian book recs, doing things solo, + morehappy new year!!!!!!! we're kicking off 2023 with a bang with a lil q+a. we discuss some personal questions about ourselves, but also red flags to look out for in relationships, how to be comfortable doing something new alone, our fav south asian books and media in general, how it was starting the podcast and how we did it, and so much more. enjoy!! :) keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ 2023-01-0642 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishthe difficult-ish 2022 recap! successes, failures, top moments, and what's nextlast ep of 2022!! in this one, we start of rating our 2022's from 1-10, talk bout our highlights like graduating, solo traveling, and finding inner peace, talk bout some goals we had that we just couldn't reach, and what we're most excited bout for the new year :) thank u to everyone tuning into the pod every week and showering us with so many words of affirmation, this one is especially for u 2022-12-3042 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishthings we wish we could tell our january 2022 selvesit is almost 2023 and we have gained a lot of wisdom and knowledge over the past year! in this episode, we are basically talking to our "12 months ago" selves and giving them our best advice. a lot of these things are related to being south asian children of immigrants so we hope it resonates with some you. enjoy our second to last episode of 2022!  keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ 2022-12-2350 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishgenerational trauma in south asian familieshellloo!! in today's episode, we go deep into the topic of generational trauma and how it manifests in south asian families, but especially in children of immigrants. the common things that we are taught to hide is burnout, mental health, or financial insecurity and it all goes back to how we've seen these traumas be invalidated growing up. we also give you some of our tips at the end on how to break these generational curses and improve your mental health. enjoy!!  keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ m...2022-12-1654 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishcultural appropriation is annoyingin this ep, we detail the kind of appropriation with south asian culture we have witnessed growing up, and why its so annoying to see. whether its within our own communities, in mainstream media, or just from passing comments we hear, deciphering cultural appropriation from cultural appreciation is something everyone has to be more critical towards. we talk about major "trends" in social media capitalizing off things like the clean girl aesthetic, bindis, headwear, and so much more. forgive the frustration you may hear in this ep cus its just the passion talking >:( keep tabs on us:2022-12-0948 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishbrown representation in media, the good and bad and everything in betweenfrom baljeet to princess jasmine, we all grew up with someone on screen that looks like us that helped us feel a bit more comfortable with the way we looked. as we get older, it's fun looking back and discussing the impact these brown-skinned characters have had, not only in us but in how diversity and inclusivity in mainstream media. we spent this ep reminiscing on some of the characters that we held close, and highlighted some of our favorites in media today that go above and beyond is making sure they're showcasing brown culture as best as they can...2022-12-0251 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishour relationship with cooking in a south asian homehappy thanksgiving!!!! :) in this episode, we talk about how much food and cooking means to us growing up in a south asian home, and how its affected our relationship with the kitchen today. whether its having our parents micromanage every step we take in the kitchen, them not letting us in the kitchen at all, or anywhere in between, we can all agree that cooking is a huge part of our culture. we also talk about our cooking favorites cus we literally love everything bout food and you will literally love everything bout this episode so listen rn 2022-11-2551 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishreacting to your south asian confessionshello hello! for this episode we asked our lovely listeners to dm us your south asian confessions and things you've hid from your parents, and little did we know how crazy some of yall are. from saying you're at the library to actually being overseas, to planning the most elaborate lying schemes to go to prom, we can all bond at the idea of yearning for freedom together. please enjoy and let us know what u think 2022-11-1834 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishhealing our sticky sibling relationshipswe are BACK to talk about the complicated evolution of sibling relationships! with both of us having siblings, one being older than us and one being younger, we talk about the different dynamics regarding competing with your sibling, being the third parent to them, dealing with them constantly tattling on you to your parents, and so much more. and on top of that, our advice on making amends and talking about these hardships with your siblings before it's too late. despite all of the struggles and lows over the past few years, we wouldn't be who we are without...2022-11-1146 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishthe post grad blueshi :) the two of us graduated in the past few months, and no one prepared us for how lost and lazy we'd become. as south asian kids, college has always been the driving factor for our self worth, but what happens when your academic career finally comes to an end? in this episode, we talk bout how we thought post grad life was going to be all easy breezy beautiful covergirl, what post grad life actually ended up bein for us, and our advice to those of you who are soon going to be entering the same transition! listen...2022-10-2853 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishadvice sesh #4! side hustling, workplace diversity, makin friends, + morehey!! we haven't done an advice session in months so here's our 4th edition :) we ask yall what kinda stuff you would like advice with on our instagram (@difficultish), and here are some of our favorites! if you wanna hear us talk about how to start a side hustle, how to manage working with white men, how to overcome jealousy, or how to become more social, listen to us rn!!!! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's...2022-10-2147 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishwe're both solo traveling in foreign countries, here's what we've learnedhello from paris and colombia! we are currently in our solo travel era and we have a lot to say on this topic!! first off, why was it difficult to put aside the child of immigrants guilt and book a ticket while also finally putting yourself first? how did we go about this conversation with our south asian parents? and then the juicy part of the conversation begins.... what we learned, the benefits of solo traveling, how to get over loneliness and anxiety, and MOST importantly, safety tips in a foreign country. this was a very big scary change...2022-10-1450 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishanxiety in children of immigrantswe talk all things anxiety in this episode. starting from what makes us anxious and what the signs are to why it's difficult for us to speak to immigrant parents about it. we also give you some of our tips at the end on how to feel better when you're anxious. we hope you can resonate! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...2022-10-0754 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishnetworking, career advice, productivity tips, + more w/ maeshaevain this episode, Mohuya sits down with Maesha (@maeshaeva) who is a powerhouse Bangladeshi woman who is a Columbia alum, works at a Big Four firm, has her own marketing agency called The Eva Collective, and does five millions other things when she's ONLY. 23. we sit down and talk about how to network starting in high school, resume building, how to get into fields that you don't have direct "experience" in, productivity tips, and SO MANY older sister advice. you will feel so motivated after this episode. hope u enjoy! keep tabs on us: our...2022-09-3045 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishthings we wish we knew in our early 20shey everyone! in todays episode, we are going to talk about all of the life lessons we've learned over the past few years and what advice we could've told our younger selves. a lot of the things we talk about are rooted in culture and we really hope you enjoy! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https...2022-09-2340 minDifficult-ishDifficult-isha solo ep by mashnun on reconnecting with culture, taking accountability, + morehi :) this was my first solo episode on the pod cause mou's microphone was being silly. this was a lot harder than i expected lol so it's a bit all over the place. i wasn't too sure what direction i wanted to go, cus you all gave me so many different topics of discussion, but some that I chose were how i go about falling back in love with not only my culture, but culture in general, some of the realizations i have on my own life as i get older, as well as a bit of an art...2022-09-1642 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishour south asian parents pov on datingthis is a good last episode in our lil dating series! in this episode, we talk about why dating is discouraged in south asian society and the difficulties behind interracial relationships. we talk about the immaturity that comes with dating early, war trauma and forgetting your roots in interracial relationships, and the *HORROR!* of mixed babies. at the end of the day, there's a lot that we don't understand about our parents, but we're just two besties trying our best to bridge the gap in this ep. pls enjoy despite the audio issues! thank you Muzz for...2022-09-1052 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishsouth asians love the arts til their kids wanna be artistsin this episode, we talk about the struggle that south asian kids go through to pursue the arts, but more specifically, the social media realm. social media is still on the rise and a lot of south asian parents get upset when you post "private" matters into the void and then you have to make a separate account to hide it from them and then a random cousin snitches on you?? anyways, we ramble in this episode about the difficulties of posting on social media in a south asian household, the workload that comes with following your passions, and...2022-09-0246 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishunpopular south asian hot takeswe asked y'all to give us your best south asian hot takes that no one else agrees with and honestly, you should've kept some of these to yourself. we go from "women should be pressured into marriage" to "jalebis actually taste disgusting" and we got some opinions to say back to y'all. we hope you like this fun lil episode!  keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ Advertising I...2022-08-2647 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishlets talk about dating as a south asiananother HIGHLY requested episode about dating! in this one, we talk about our experiences with telling our parents about our partners, our tips to introduce the topic, and so much more. ENJOYYY thank you Muzz for providing statistics on women's empowerment in dating for this weeks episode :) keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c...2022-08-1955 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishstop forcin your kids to fit a stereotypehello our lovely listeners!! this week, we talkin about some of "untraditional" things we did that were discouraged because it didn't fit our stereotypical gender roles. in the south asian community, it's not typical for men to practice skin care or for women to be tomboys. in this episode, we talk about our own experiences and try to dissect why parents have this mindset. hope u enjoy!  keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.i...2022-08-1251 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishsurprise, we're dating!hello our lovely listeners this is the long awaited STORY OF US! y'all have been asking since day one about if we're siblings or how we met and this is the TELL ALL. we talk about how to find the right person, how we met, long distance tips, and more. hope u enjoy this very special episode :)  thank you Muzz for providing statistics on women's empowerment in dating for this weeks episode :) keep tabs on us:  our instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/  mohuya's instagram: https://www...2022-08-0554 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishbeing selfishwe've been called selfish countless times by family members when we tried putting ourselves first. in the south asian community, you're taught to sacrifice your mental wellbeing instead of being "selfish" with your happiness. in this episode, we talk about why the word "selfish" has a negative connotation, what we've been selfish with recently, and so much more. hope u enjoy! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...2022-07-2944 minDifficult-ishDifficult-isha solo ep by mohuya on emotionally abusive relationshipsthis episodes a heavy one. since the recent passing of sania khan, women have been more vocal about the taboo nature of divorce and abusive relationships in the south asian community. mashnun has c*vid, so mohuya talks solo on why women are taught to stay with their toxic partners in this culture, signs of abusive relationships, the effects of bollywood movies, and her own personal experience with an emotionally abusive relationship. hope this episode helps even just one of you and more actions are being taken.  national domestic violence hotline: 800-799-7233 SMS text START to 887882022-07-2255 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishtoxic masculinity in brown householdsthis episode on toxic masculinity in south asian households was HEAVILY requested and y'all went ham in our story replies. in this ep., we talk about how mashnun didn't have a traditional "toxic" male upbringing because of the heavy influence of women in his life and some of his tips on how to discipline these entitled sons. we have so many experiences with toxic masculinity and we talk about the imbalance of power between sons and daughters, their privilege, allyship between the brothers and sisters, and  SO. MUCH. MORE. this one's a good one and we hope u enjoy :) ...2022-07-1553 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishseason 2 premiere! happy storiesWE'RE BACK!!2022-07-0853 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishseason finale q+ait is officially the end of the season after about a year of straight podcasting and we are so excited to answer your questions and give advice in our last ep. of season one! what do u do when you feel lonely? how to pursue your dreams in a south asian household?? are y'all dating? we give you the tea and our thoughts. hope y'all enjoy and see you for season 2 on july 1st! thank you for your support the past year :) keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ ...2022-06-1057 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishhow we stay connected to our rootsa lot of us struggle to connect with our roots and be "brown" cus of the internalized racism we had towards ourselves. we never rly saw healthy forms of representation that made us feel seen. SO, in this episode, we dive deep into what caused us to drift away from our culture, but small things that we do now to keep us close to our culture, and the important of holding culture close in general. enjoy fam! 2022-06-0355 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishjust tryna be kids againnow that we're older, we understand the importance in participating in the little joys that used to make us happy as kids. we were never able to have our own identities outside of our south asian families and mashnun, who just came back from a solo colombia trip and mohuya, who just graduated with her masters, has a lot of new insight on how to live life and find yourselves. hope u enjoy! rate us if you love us keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's...2022-05-2754 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishgoing viral from singing & the law of attraction w/ jananisingswe have @jananisings talking about her journey and mindset shift to success! we talk about how the arts and music were ingrained in her from a young age, how her culture drives her passion, her experience with getting a mega viral tiktok video that brought her to stardom, combining social media with passion, her degree in biomedical engineering, and SO. MUCH. MORE. this episode has to be your next listen because we really got some gems out of her 💖 make sure you listen to @jananisings new remix and support her artistic journey 🤎 rate us if you love us keep tabs on us...2022-05-221h 32Difficult-ishDifficult-ishfinding therapya highly requested ep! therapy is still so taboo and inaccessible in the south asian community. we wanted to open up the conversation to all of the benefits therapy has brought us and how important it is to find someone of the same background who understands us. listen to us yap away about how our parents struggled to take mental health seriously, our experiences with therapy, and so much more! thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. take charge of your mental health and get 10% off of your first month of therapy at: https://betterhelp.com...2022-05-1356 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishim just tryna graduatewith the two of us graduating super soon (mohuya with her masters and mashnun with his bachelors), we decided to redo our very lackluster second episode on the pod where we talk bout our relationships with schooling and education, and how toxic the chase towards academic success has been throughout our lives. there's nothin we love more than seeing someone that looks like us find success in anything, whether its academically, financially, socially, etc, but that doesn't mean that every south asian is destined to find the same success as quick as others.  in this episode, we t...2022-05-0652 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishno boundariesthere are a ton of south asian parents who feel entitled to their children's lives and privacies, despite not having valid reasoning to even do so. we been subject to our parents going through our personal belongings, reading diaries, opening letters, not respecting our boundaries, and its been a tough journey getting them to realize that it aint okay. in this episode, we talk bout why we think our parents feel the need to impose themselves in our lives, our experiences with having a lack of boundaries/privacy, how it still affects us today, tips on how to have...2022-04-2957 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishhow we became financially independenta lot of y'all and a lot more south asians were never taught about money from school or from our family, and have to constantly depend on their parents or husband for any financial assistance. though we are also fairly new to being financially independent, we talk about all the steps we took to provide for ourselves and create healthy spending habits. in this episode, we talkin all about our financial journeys, finding sustainable ways to feed our guilty pleasures, saving up, hustle mentality, and everything in between. tune in to listen to our very amateur advice on being...2022-04-2259 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishsearching for our crowd in the brown communitymaking friends when you're older is tough. finding your identity as a south asian person is already hard, but finding trustworthy friends as you grow is even harder. we've had our fair share of growing out friendships and feeling lonely thinking we won't find people like us. in this episode, we talk about our tips to making friends, why we outgrew old friendships, and all the TEA.  keep tabs on us:  our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/  mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/  mashnun's instagram: https://www...2022-04-1557 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishmodel minority and ignorance towards south asiansmodel minority is the stereotype placed on the asian community that labels us as obedient and soft spoken individuals, and the two of us have come across quite a few people recently who've tried to take advantage of that. needless to say, in this ep, we essentially rant about recent experiences with ignorant (white) people, how it was tricky to always give them a proper response when they were serving injustice, and how we've obliged to learn from all our past actions. this was also a very funny one cus who doesn't love to complain! enjoy pals :-] keep tabs...2022-04-0147 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishit's tough being the only south asian at workin this episode, we go more in depth on our experiences in the workplace and how it sucks being the only (or one of few) poc around. with mohuya working at an elementary school in new york city, and mashnun working in an office setting in downtown orlando, we got a whole lot to share about not being able to relate to anyone around us, not being fully recognized, or embraced. when a poc gets to a successful place in their lives, whether it's academically, or professionally, people are quick to notice and congratulate us, but don't care to...2022-03-2553 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishmental health, the influence of women, and writing 'serenity' w/ f.s. yousaffarhan yousaf (@fs.yousaf) is a best selling south asian author of 4 poetry books, a mens mental health advocate, a lover of breakfast pastries, and one of the realest individuals we've come across in the south asian community. we're thrilled to finally have him on as our 3rd guest on the pod!! recently releasing his newest collection of poetry titled 'serenity', farhan tells us his journey from living in a small rural community in jersey that wasn't accepting of his background, to becoming on the most known faces in the south asian writing space, fighting artists block...2022-03-181h 29Difficult-ishDifficult-ishthe truth about moving outsince both of us moved out of our south asian homes on our own, we're always asked questions on how we went about the process. we've given this topic attention twice already but we're always happy to speak on moving out some more since we recognize how much we all think about it. in this episode, we went deeper into the guilt we feel with leaving our parents back at home, how we go about our finances, and the little steps we took along the way to make the process of moving out of our south asian homes a...2022-03-1157 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishnever being satisfied with success w/ shihan chowdhury (@chilipeppercooks)with over 900k+ followers on social media, shihan chowdhury (@chilipeppercooks) is a bangladeshi cinematographer, home cook, and entrepreneur, and we’re grateful to have him as our second guest on the pod!  in our 90 minute convo with him, we learned how he went from working at a fast food restaurant at 14 to becoming one of the most prolific figures in our online bangladeshi community, about his work ethic with him being a child of immigrants, and an immigrant himself, his incorporation of bangladeshi culture in his art despite not being surrounded by any people with that background, nev...2022-03-041h 24Difficult-ishDifficult-ishgoing thru an identity crisisa lot of people have an identity crisis because they don't know who they are without their parents. south asian families usually teach children to be dependent on them and attach their beings to helping them. in this episode, we talk about some of the reasons on why we're feeling like this, how it's affecting our mental health, and what we're doing to try to get out of it. we hope u enjoy and don't forget to give us a rating and share with your friends!! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram...2022-03-0458 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishour rocky roads towards faith and religionin this episode, we talk about our journey towards becoming closer to our Islamic faith and religion. although we're fairly happy with where we are today, and where we see ourselves going, we don't hesitate to speak on the difficulties and frustrations we've had throughout the process. with faith and religion being forced upon us throughout our upbringings, we grew resentment and often rebelled against what we were told were morally correct, and we know this is something so many of you will relate to. talking points include teaching fear over love, tattoos, cultural interpretations, the hypocrisy, and many...2022-02-1859 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishadvice sesh #3advice sesh numba 3! in our highly favorited advice sesh series, we ask our listeners through our instagram (@difficultish) about things they're seeking advice on, and we answer the best we can as the extremely non-professional experts we are! some of our topics of discussion this ep include: learning how to embrace our culture rather than just being conscious about it, finding the balance with faith, living in a toxic home and trying to make it enjoyable, and quite a few more! tap in now keep tabs on us: our instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ ...2022-02-1152 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishfamily values, unconventional careers, and the hustle w/ robin deyour very first guest on the pod! robin dey is a bangladeshi musician from southside jamaica, with roots in an extensive lineage full of musicians, one being the infamous manna dey. after his recent tour with anik khan performing in cities like los angeles, nyc, and london, we sat down to talk about the weight behind our family's traditions and values, the process of pursuing careers that aren't necessarily aligned with community standards, grinding and hustling, and how overpriced shisha lounges are nowadays. this is a good one!  keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's i...2022-02-041h 21Difficult-ishDifficult-ishself care as a south asianit has been ingrained in us that we have to continuously work and if we take a break, we're considered lazy or we don't deserve it. south asian culture makes us feel like you have to work until you can pay back your parents' sacrifices and guilty if you want to rest. in this episode, we talk about how we unlearned that self care is bad and how we implement our small acts of self care in our daily routines. we hope u enjoy! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram...2022-01-2144 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishi hate living a double life around my parentsit often feels like you are living a secret life when you are interacting with your parents, especially if they're south asian. they don't know your true identity whether it comes to your sexuality, hobbies or interests, your clothing preferences, and so many other things. in this episode, we talk about how hard it is to live a secret life with our families and our own experiences with the topic.  keep tabs on us:  our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...2022-01-1442 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishfake love and family gossip on social mediaa lot of people's goals for 2022 revolve around social media. growing this many followers on this platform, growing this many followers on that platform, and it got us thinking about how serious this social media thing will be this year. and with that, comes all of the downsides of trying to grow your social media in the brown community, and how a lot of these side effects are so ingrained without even noticing it. hitting on fake love, family gossip, people pushing their riches, and living a double life, listen to our first episode of 2022 on how annoying social media...2022-01-0744 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishour failures and new years goalsin this episode, we wanted to highlight some of the failures we've had and all of the goals we couldn't reach this year. priorities changed and we had to alter our perspectives when we realized that we wouldn't be able to reach a goal. we give you our tips on making really great new years resolutions and steps on how you can make them easier to reach. this is our last episode of the year and we are so grateful for all of you. love you so much and see ya next year! keep tabs on us: our instagram:  https://w...2021-12-3143 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishmashnun's poetry book is out now!mashnun's first self-published poetry book titled 'headspun' is out on amazon! on today's episode, we learn more about one of our co-hosts and his writing journey, and how he's come to accept his vulnerability through poetry, a space that we don't see many south asian men entering. touching on topics such as low income community politics, faith, and family ties, we dive deeper into his upbringing and the message he's here to voice for how to have our south asian men rise, and become something grander than what they're societally meant to be.  find his published book h...2021-12-2452 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishmoving out, but the downsideswe moved out a couple of months ago, but now we're understanding how hard it is to actually do it as two south asian young adults. we feel guilty or we never learned how to be financially independent or how to set boundaries with our parents and this is what makes it so hard. in this episode, we want to highlight some of the downsides to make you aware of some of the cons while also giving you some advice to prevent it. we hope u enjoy! keep tabs on us: our instagram: ...2021-12-1741 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishinsults and backhanded compliments smhwe are so used to racist and negative comments from "friends" and family and it's kinda sad that we had to become normalized to it from a young age. in this episode, we talk about the different comments we got because of our south asian culture and our religion and how much it affects us as adults now.  keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ 2021-12-0349 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishadvice sesh #2our second advice session! with our first advice session was highly favorited, and with there being so many more topics of discussion in the south asian community, we had to come back around to talk up some more. listen to your two favorite very amateur south asian co-hosts speaks on topics like finances of moving out, multiple incomes, anxiety about the future, living life for yourself, and a few more gems that we're always excited to share!  keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: 2021-11-2649 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishbuilding independence and confidenceeveryone knows how hard it is to be independent if you live in a south asian household. although it is with the intention of love, they want to cook for you and essentially do everything for you where you feel like you don't have your own identity and freedom. as two bangladeshi young adults, we really had to learn how to find ourselves outside of our families. in this episode, we talk about how we gained independence from our parents, but most importantly, how we learned to get out of our comfort zones and do things even when it's...2021-11-1957 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishrecognizing our little privilegesgrowing up as a children of immigrants, we didn't earn much money. we had to take frugal alternatives when doing basic things in life. but now, we're able to buy the expensive berries or take longer showers and we are so grateful.  keep tabs on us:  our instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/  mohuya's instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/  mashnun's instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-11-1233 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishdifficult friendshipsin this episode, we talk about how hard it is to make friends with other south asian people. although they have brought many benefits to us, they can also be very judgmental, have a superiority complex, talk badly behind your back, and so much more. from one of us being surrounded by no brown people and the other having mostly brown people in their community, i hope you can resonate with some part of our experiences! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2021-11-0552 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishoverworkingwe live in a time that pushes the idea that the journey towards success means less sleep, less self care, and no time to waste. and unfortunately, the two of us fall into this funnel more often than not. we have big dreams that we're trying to fulfill. we get caught in tunnel visioning towards our goals, and forget all of the other wonderful things that life has to offer overworking and burnout is real, as much as we like to push them aside and mask it as "hustling". we kind of made this episode to remind ourselves to...2021-10-2945 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishwe both moved outwe both moved out! in today's episode, we talk about the reasons why we both moved out of our parents' homes and why it's been so difficult in a south asian society. we give you some of our best tips with how to do it and how living alone will help our mental health and creativity process. we are so excited to talk so much more on this topic, enjoy!  keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ 2021-10-2250 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishadvice sesh #1we asked our followers on instagram to send us anything and everything they're seeking advice towards, and here are our responses! some of the topics that we chose to discuss this episode include: navigating strict parents and prioritizing mental health, the guilt of spending/saving money in a south asian family, starting over alone in a new city, and so many more! we hope we're able to help some of you guys better digest the issues we're all going through, and explain there's always more to understand on the things we have difficulty comprehend. we're not experts, but we...2021-10-1549 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishi can't be patient while i'm dreamingwe had to put a lot of our dreams on pause because we had to responsibilities and expectations at home. we couldn't just leave because of money burdens, taking care of our parents, or maybe even because in south asian culture, the girl is expected to just stay at home. it's hard to be patient when you see your friends or family members moving forward and doing things that you've always wanted to do. in this episode, we discuss some of the dreams that we had to wait on due to the restrictions we had at home.   2021-10-0839 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishwhy are you wearing that?in south asian culture, it is really hard to express yourself through fashion because you're subject to negative comments from your parents or the community, your body becomes extremely sexualized, or you feel like you can't comfortably wear something because of your gender. one of us dealt with comments of being less masculine because of their experimentation with fashion while the other constantly heard comments about covering up when in the presence of male family members or visitors. in this episode, we talk about our different male/ female perspectives with fashion and all of the difficult times we had...2021-10-0141 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishmy name isn't that hard to saysince elementary school, we've gotten our names pronounced because it's too "difficult" for people to pronounce. but the question is, why are people so willing to pronounce long european names while ethnic ones are mentioned as broken syllables? Keep tabs on us: Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ Mohuya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ Mashnun's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-09-2444 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishthe unreasonable oneswe heard a quote recently by the late nipsey hussle (rip) that goes, "the reasonable man adapts himself to the world. the unreasonable ones persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. therefore, all progress in the world depends on the unreasonable man." in the south asian community, any individual that's en route to pursuing a career outside of the traditional ones, the ones we're all aware of, they're pretty much given the side eye. the two of us are currently following a path into the arts, but the journey definitely hasn't been just a walk in the...2021-09-1756 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishwe are not defined by our professionsboth of us have grown up working different fields, one working in coffee shops and clothing stores while the other working in a dentist office, a pharmacy, and schools. as adults now, we realize that these jobs determined our status, reputations, and our overall outlook on society. in this episode, we talk about why we felt like we had to get these jobs, the negative stereotypes that are associated with certain professions, and what we did to unlearn them.  Keep tabs on us: Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ Mohuya's I...2021-09-1051 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishwe hate vacations lolthe both of us just came back from vacation, but the guilt we felt prevented us from completely enjoying ourselves. since it has always been our moms' dreams to come on luxurious vacations like ours, it felt wrong that we were there without them. it felt wrong that we were relaxing and reaping these benefits when they deserve it so much more. in this episode, we talk about the guilt that south asian children feel when they go on vacations, especially if their family wasn't able to afford many growing up. do we deserve this vacation? Keep...2021-09-0653 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishput in workthe two of us are workaholics to the core. but where does this work ethic come from? probably something that all of us can relate to, from learning how our parents immigrated across the waters to a foreign land where they had to build their lives up, brick by brick. in this episode, we go in depth on the work backgrounds of our parents and how they influenced our work ethic, and what we think about the work-school balance in our community. in the words of A$AP Ferg, Rihanna, and many more moguls, what's your reason for not...2021-08-2756 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishfiguring things out at 23growing up in a south asian household is probably the scariest, most exciting thing in the world. with the increase in age comes the beauty of expanding knowledge, but just as much the pressure of upholding certain traditions. the two of us are both turning 23 this month, and we've learned a thing or maybe two along the way on how to maneuver through life as young, maturing south asian representatives. listen to us speak about our lessons including humility, distance, forgiveness, and so many more!  Keep tabs on us: Our Instagram: 2021-08-201h 01Difficult-ishDifficult-ishwhat do you mean you feel anxious?things like this can be difficult to talk about, not only with our parents, but even with ourselves. anxiety is a feeling everyone on the planet as felt, some stronger than other, but the anxiousness that comes within a south asian upbringing is in its own realm. in this episode, we start scratching the surface of what makes us feel anxious, hitting on points including misrepresentation and failure, the effect that our culture and identity plays its part, and things we find helpful for alleviation! Keep tabs on us: Our Instagram: 2021-08-1355 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishschool suckson this episode, we speak upon our experiences through the education system, starting from children to graduate students. while one of us flourished throughout their academic career and the other one struggling to get by, both of us have brought ourselves to a comfortable place for our age, and have plenty of stories that expand beyond the typical things you'd hear about a brown kid in school. listen to us talk about our journeys, and hit topics including income disparity, culture familiarity, pressure, and many more! Keep tabs on us: Our Instagram:2021-08-061h 03Difficult-ishDifficult-ishplease dont judge us this is our first episode ever lolIn today's first ever episode, we start from our roots. One of us grew up in the suburbs of Long Island, NY while the other grew up in Orlando, FL. where we rarely saw anyone that looked like us. This affected our perceptions of ourselves, our relation to our culture, and our entire upbringing. Listen as we talk about how our upbringing shaped us, instances where we ashamed of it, and how we embraced it. We hope you enjoy it! Stay tuned every Friday at 10 AM EST! Keep tabs on us: Our Instagram: ...2021-07-3046 minDifficult-ishDifficult-ishthe trailerWelcome to Difficult-ish, a modern-day perspective on South Asian narratives. In our trailer, we talk about who we are, our goals with this podcast, and the thought process behind our name. We are excited to continue this journey with all of you and shed light on taboo topics like toxic masculinity, mental health, dating, sexism, and so much more. Stay tuned every Friday at 10 AM EST! Keep tabs on us: Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ Mashnun's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/ Mohuya's Instagram: 2021-07-3008 min