Bengali Girl
A podcast for Bengali people from a Bengali girl. Listen to me (and occasionally my friends) speak about the deshi nostalgia, bhoot jinn stories, mental health and so much more from the perspective of a Bangladeshi growing up stuck between the traditional and western culture.
Episodes
17 episodes
Episode 17: Anxiety and Stigmas
Anxiety in Desi communities is often dismissed or silenced. In this episode, I unpack the pressures on men to suppress emotions and women to bear endless responsibilities, along with the cultural stigma that keeps us from seeking ...
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Episode 17
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31:01
Episode 16: Goals and Opinions
This episode, I’m diving into one of my big goals for 2025, reflecting on my unexpected shift in opinion on Taylor Swift (yes, you heard that right), and, of course, yapping about my childhood—because what’s a podcast without a little nostalgia...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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29:17
Episode 15: Back from my hiatus
Hi guys, I am back for reals this time. I chose to preserve my mental health and work on some internal issues but I think I am now in more control of things so I can say I am back! New Episode drops every week!
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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37:00
Episode 14: Meet My Girlie, Gri
This episode is very very special as I am joined by friend, Grisha. Grisha and I met when we both were adults and were very close to having our frontal lobe being developed (we met when we both were 23 or 24). Tune in to listen to us t...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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57:50
Episode 13: Reminiscing
Well well well, here is everything that I thought about this week. This episode is literally a peek into my mind as I go through my thoughts which might be why it is a bit all over the place but isn't that normal? LOL xx
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Episode 13
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33:24
Episode 12: Gatekeep?
This episode delves into the precedent set for us when it comes to gatekeeping just lifestyle tips and tricks and why do we carry forward in the glasshouse created by the brown society
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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29:14
Episode 11: Back with a Bang?
Hi guys, I am so sorry for being MIA for so long, been going through a lot but thank you so much for not only supporting me while I was gone but also for making these episodes reach a 1,200+ downloads - that is insane. We bega...
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Episode 11
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44:06
26 Things That Changed My Life: Part 2
This episode dwells on the next things that I adapted or learned to accept that shaped me the way I am.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:39
26 Things That Changed My Life: Part 1
Take some snacks or turn to this episode when you are on a long drive. I dwell into all things that shaped me where I am right now and to be honest - I am proud of my changes. From a toxic mindset to having the capability to differentiate betwe...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:51
Episode 8: Bhoot FM 2.1
We are back with the fan-favourite! A BhootFM-isque episode to binge on. This episode is a long one too and I hope you get to enjoy it as much I did when recording it.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:22
Episode 7: Our Mommy Issues
We have our first guest collaborator - Ms. Maisha Samiha! She is one of the warmest and most genuine people I know and it just seemed right to call on a friend mentioned in my first episode - like a full circle moment. This is definite...
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Episode 7
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16:19
Episode 6: Insecurities
In this episode, we dwell on some of my insecurities growing up and have a discussion about how insecurities stem.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:21
Episode 5: Wannabe Bhoot FM
In this episode, we talk about jinn and the stories we grew up listening to. Along with a few experiences of my own!
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Episode 5
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27:20
Episode 4: Friendships Part 2
In this episode, we delve deeper into friendships by sharing some real and raw experiences of mine. Listeners can expect to hear real-life examples and anecdotes that offer insights into the complexities of navigating different types of friends...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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18:53
Episode 3: Friendships Part 1
In this podcast, we'll be discussing the complex and dynamic world of friendships, and exploring the different types of friendships that exist in our lives. From childhood friends to work colleagues, and from social media acquaintances to be...
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14:47
Episode 2: Mental Health and Us
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of mental health which may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please seek professional help.Welcome to Bengali Girl, th...
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Episode 2
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23:59
Episode 1: Introduction Theory
Welcome to the first episode of Bengali Girl, a podcast exploring the experiences and perspectives of modern-day Bengali women. In this episode, we delve into the concept of Introduction Theory and how relationships have changed over time. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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16:15