Adventures of Anjana: Recent Episodes
Adventures of Anjana
A little bit of everything podcast where I, Anjana talk about all things that make my life adventurous! Right from my journey as a parent to discovering myself again, this podcast is like having chai with a friend!
Bouncing back from a viral is no fun, but here we are! Remember actor Vivekh's famous 'Epdi Irundha naaan' dialogue? Well, here's my take on it! Do listen and let me know if you feel so too!
In this episode I tell you why I absolutely love celebrating, organizing and planning birthdays for my near & dear ones. I also tell you why I might be letting go of that for a tiny bit, just for my kids!
With a string of birthdays in my family, I talk about birthdays and celebrating them differently. We chose to do something different for our kids this year and looks like the trend is here to stay!
After being MIA thanks to a super crazy week, here's me resurfacing for Diwali. Now, the festival itself has become OMG but my view towards it has changed quite a bit. Listen in to find out more.
What is it about Diwali cleaning that gets so hyped up these days? Thanks to all the pressure, I ended up cleaning my cupboard and instead of find stuff to throw away, got some life lessons. I am happy to share them with you in this episode! Enjoy!
Do you share your problems with others? Do you talk about stuff that bothers you? In today's episode I tell you why it might be a good thing for you & the ones around you! Listen in!
Hiraeth is defined as a deep longing for something, especially one's home and in this episode, I go back in time to the life lived in Madras. Would it all come back if I tried? Should I try? Listen and let me know if you too have moments, places and people that you deeply deeply miss!
After recently watching a latest 'blockbuster' film in theatres, my head and heart crave for a good old film from the 90's or the 2000's! Check out this episode where I tell you why it was waaaay better than the bish-bam-boom films of today!
When someone offers you a freebie, how do you feel? Do you go 'yay!' or 'why?'. Listen to this episode where I tell you which category I belong to and if really needs to be that way!
An unexpected demise in the family kept me away, but I am back! On day 10 of the challenge, I am talking about loss of loved ones and how we can make core memories that last forever. Do listen!
Something I witnessed last night made me wonder if we are all running short on love and kindness. Listen to this little incident that I happened to notice and tell me what you think!
A couple of nights of sleeplessness is good enough to make me cranky. Add the kids & a never ending routine to that and it is a roller coaster ride that can only be dealt with a strong mug of filter coffee!
Recently, my children discovered the existence of compact discs and fountain pens. It was an amazing yet hilarious experience introducing them to these moments from my childhood.
Are we in times where we have so many choices? Do you miss the simpler times? Listen to my day at the supermarket where an aisle full of choices gave me a headache!
In today's episode, I talk about a day of extreme overwhelm and how I managed to survive it. Sunday overwhelm is not uncommon and if you are with me, tell me your experiences!
It is day 4 of the 30 day challenge and in this episode we talk about the most ordinary of things in our lives. Are we hustlers or do we enjoy what's ordinary? Let's chat!
On day 3 of the challenge, listen to me talk about why this podcast exists, why I felt stuck and a tiny helpful theory that gave me clarity.
It is day 2 of the 30 day challenge and today I talk about small rituals and personal spaces in this episode. Tune in and tell me what you think as well!
Join me as I take up at self initiated 30 day challenge to get back on track with my podcast. Every day for the next 30 days, I intend to put out one episode, almost like an audio journal. Want to help me stay consistent? Cheer me on! :D
Episode music: Acoustic Motivation by Coma-Media
Hello! It's good to be back and I am back with renewed energy and a lot of random stuff to talk about! Would love to hear from you too! Drop in a hello! Can't wait to get fully started!
Often a common mistake, people think that stay at home parents have a lot of time at hand & complain unnecessarily. However, that's not true. Any stay at home parent comes with their own arsenal of time managing tips and tactics that help them stay afloat. In this episode, I share my personal routine to keep the wheels running at home.
It takes 21 days to make a new habit, they say. But it takes longer for it to stick. If consistency is what you are looking for, then check out my 5 simple steps to start & stick to a new habit.
Parenting does not come with an instruction manual and it can be harder to have a conversation with your 8 year old than to put a piece of IKEA furniture together. Tune in to see why I frantically searched for an instruction manual for parenting a few weeks ago!
Coming back after a break of exactly 288 days, I am excited to bring my podcast back to life. Hop along to know where I've been, what I've done and why I changed my name!
Love makes the world go round! It also makes us happy, more available and grateful for things in life. This episode talks about both self love and also the kind of love we need to nurture a strong bond with our kids. Listen in! ❤️
What's with mothers and guilt trips? Especially when it come to gratifying ourselves with little things that bring joy! This episode explores small joys, how to ease financial discomfort, tips from a banker mom on how make can your own 'Fun Jar' to indulge in later and much more! 😊
Ever heard of mom guilt? Ugh! It's such a part of our parenting journey! How hard is it to go through mom guilt especially when you have a younger kid and a newborn at home? Listen in.
So glad to be back online after ages of a self-imposed social media ban! Ha! Find out why I stepped back from Instagram, what made me come back and what else is exciting in my not so firecracker of a life! ;)
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In an age and time when Instagram is quite the lifestyle element in our lives, how can we make the most of it? In this episode I share some things that you can do and not do to make this space work for you!
I firmly believe that being productive has helped me up my parenting game to the next level. When I planned this episode, I actually wanted to call it 'A thousand things on my mind' because that's how I felt most often with family, work and myself to take care of. Talking to Shailaja V, blogging and productivity coach, I try to understand why productivity is so much sought after and how we can make better use of being productive. From apps to gadgets to parenting we talk about it all! This chat has so much good content in it, that I've split it into 2 episodes. Part 2 of this conversation will be up soon too! So, get listening! :)
I firmly believe that being productive has helped me up my parenting game to the next level. When I planned this episode, I actually wanted to call it 'A thousand things on my mind' because that's how I felt most often with family, work and myself to take care of. Talking to Shailaja V, blogging and productivity coach, I try to understand why productivity is so much sought after and how we can make better use of being productive. From apps to gadgets to parenting we talk about it all! This chat has so much good content in it, that I've split it into 2 episodes. Part 2 of this conversation will be up soon too! So, get listening! :)
The current pandemic spread has caught all our lives in a tight grip. It's hard to say what's more overwhelming, the actual virus spread or the fact that this quarantine has changed our lives so much in recent times. I share my two cents on how to be a more 'grounded' parent in these situations. Would be super happy to hear your thoughts and ideas too.
Well, it might not be the most directive title for this episode, but ultimately isn't it our choice to do what we wish to do? In this episode I talk to three amazing mothers who have interesting perspectives on the pressures a mother faces to get back to work or to 'do better' with her professional qualification. Does branching off from mainstream into something she likes and feels passionate about mean that she isn't successful? Listen in to see what these moms have to say and what can do done to the naysayers too! ;)
2020 is here! Huge moment for most of us who believe in how a new year is basically a refresher course of sorts, allowing us to be better versions of ourselves. Instead of resolutions (that we make and break so badly) why not work on finding our calling? Here's how I intend to do that!
Finally I get down to talk about decluttering! While this isn't your everyday 'Marie Kondo' style boxes and organizers kind of decluttering, it is definitely important as you head into a new year! I managed to chop chop chop something that's been taking SO much space in my sacred circle, that now post decluttering I am ready to welcome more into my life! Go on, read this and get cleaning up as well! :D
With 2019 almost wrapping up, what are you most looking forward to? Hear me talk about the signs I found in the past one week and how I am interpreting them for the year and decade ahead! Believer or not, you'd sure agree with me! ;) Listen in! P.S.: Recorded with the 'pleasant' background notes of my kids having a gala time in the next room! ha ha ha!
Something special happened to my podcast and it made me want to talk about friendships, bonds and gratitude. A week left for the year and a whole decade to end. So, here's some good inspiring heart warming talk! :)
In the times of social media, being seen is very easy. But being heard is another story altogether! As we whiz past things in life, lets hone a skill that's of utmost importance right now - to be a better listener. Believe me, it has so much power that you could be changing lives by just putting your ears to good use!
Find yourself incessantly staring and scrolling despite all the chaos that arises around you? Feel extremely low and demotivated as a mum because someone somewhere does something way better than you? Well, the 5inch long gadget in your hand might be the cause. No screen time not just works for kids, but for mums too. Why and how? Listen to my podcast to find out! :)
Looks are external, happiness is internal! Right? Maybe not. These days Insta-celebs go beyond the realms of common sense to promote ideals that plunge mothers into guilt and body shaming. Here's what happened last week on the gram!
Waking up early is one life skill that I believe every parent needs. I went from being a sleepaholic to someone who loves waking up before dawn! It's so life changing that I'd like to share how I did it!
Some say 'parenting is easy', while some other think otherwise. However you look at it, parenting needs work. You could be a laid back parent or an extremely proactive one, but you have to bring to the table some stuff that is going to make it work for your kid & you. In this episode, I discuss five thoughts that have made me take a more open & mindful approach to parenting my two kids. These aren't practices I have nailed yet, but pointers that help me along the way. That's why I am sharing these here, so we can all benefit from it together! 💖
"Is this going to matter five years from now?" is a quote I keep asking myself when I talk to people or respond to situations these days. This episode is very difficult for me as I have opened up about something that's weighing me down for a decade plus now. Listen in and tell me what you think I should do!
The brilliant thing about parenting is that you get an upgrade every now and then. Right now, I just got an upgrade as a 'school kid's parent' and it's a whirlwind of emotions within! From nostalgia to retrospection, there's a lot happening in these 9 minutes! Listen in! :)
Here's a question that's been buzzing in my head for long. Why hate when you can choose to do different? listen in and let me know what you think!
Do you set goals for yourself? If yes, what kind? If no, why not? I am sitting at my dinner table, jotting down goals for the year ahead, because its birthday month and that means a Take-2 at the goals I had in mind. How does one set simple and realistic goals? How do we stay accountable. Let's talk about that and more in this episode!
The Lazy Parent comes back after a mini break to discuss how she feels about body positivity. Listen in and share your thoughts too
How hard is it to be a gentle parent and a gentler human being at that. The Lazy parent talks about her challenges in this journey with her two kids.
The Lazy Parent ponders upon the concept of slowing down. In our rushed daily lives, can we make effort to pause for a little bit and savour the small things. After all, it is the small things that bring great joy, right?
Lazing around coconut farms made me pause (literally) and think about what is essential for our children. A fresh perspective to something we know already! Listen in!
Let's talk about the basics of self care and what it means to find your own self care routine. A quick three step rule that I follow to take care of myself amidst all the chaos. Applies to not just parents but everyone running a busy life.