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ROOH (Rising Over Obstacles and Healing)

ROOH (Rising Over Obstacles and Healing)

by Jyoti and Monica

Society & Culture

Season 4

Permission to Dance Like Nobody's Watching

When was the last time you completely let loose and danced like nobody was watching? In this episode of ROOH, Monica and I are breaking down the cultural rules, the fear of judgment, and all those silly self-imposed limits that keep us from stepping into our full joy. We’re sharing our own journeys of unlearning the noise, giving ourselves permission to own the floor, and dancing straight to our heart’s content—and we’re taking you right along with us!

Are You a Bad Parent? (Or Just Human?)

If you’ve ever laid awake at 2 AM wondering if you’re failing as a parent, you’re not alone. In this episode of ROOH, Monica and I get honest about parental guilt, middle-of-the-night anxiety, and the pressure to get everything right. Together, we break down why trying to shield our kids from every mistake backfires, how to model real accountability, and why letting children experience discomfort is actually the secret to building resilience. So grab a cup of chai and get a dose of ROOH!

Shared Sorrow is Half a Sorrow: Overcoming Silence & Health Stigmas in South Asian Communities

Ever notice how we're quick to broadcast our wins, but the second a health scare hits, everyone goes silent? In this episode of ROOH, Monica breaks down her recent surgery, her husband's health scare, and why the "we don't talk about that" culture in South Asian communities is doing us zero favors. From getting tangled in medical bureaucracy to learning why suffering in secret is wildly overrated, this conversation is an honest, warm nudge to share the hard stuff—because as the saying goes, shared joy is double joy, and shared sorrow is half a sorrow!

Permission to Rest: Choosing a Lived-In Home Over Perfection with Sukhi Dhillon

Permission to rest granted. 🤍 How many of us grew up believing that rest had to be earned? Or that a spotless house mattered more than a calm one? On the latest episode of ROOH, Sukhi Dhillon (@onesikhmom) breaks down why she’s intentionally teaching her kids a different story: that it is okay to slow down, rest without guilt, and prioritize a lived-in home filled with love and respect over perfection. Grab a cup of chai and rest while you listen to this one!

Will We Ever Stop Judging? The Art of Caring Less With Sandeep

Sandeep is back on ROOH! After her raw 4-part story in Season 2, we’re sitting down to talk about what actually happens after you put your truth out into the world. The reality? Opening up brings incredible support, but it also brings judgment. In this episode, we tackle community backlash, shadow work, and the Punjabi concept of Hukam (surrender). People might never stop judging, but we can definitely stop giving away our peace.

More Than Fashion: Mani Jassal on "Doing You, For You"

We are so excited to share a raw and unfiltered Mani Jassal as she talks about building a global brand, raising a family, and prioritizing her well-being, as well as breaking generation trauma. It's as real as it gets! Grab a cup of chai and possibly learn a thing or two from the powerhouse that is Mani Jassal.

Summer...Summer...Summertime -- Bring Back '90s-Style Summers

Remember when summer meant waking up with zero plans, riding bikes until the streetlights came on, and complaining you were bored until you magically invented a new game? In this episode of ROOH, we’re going back to those carefree days. We dive into our favorite childhood summer memories and talk about why we’re resisting the modern urge to over-schedule our own kids. Join us as we make the case for simplicity, cultural roots, and the beautiful art of letting kids just be bored. Grab an iced coffee and let's reminisce!

C is for Confidence!

C is for Confidence... but no one teaches us how hard it is to maintain it when social media and external validation enter the chat. In this episode of ROOH, Monica and I talk about the pressure to fit in and why we constantly look for approval from the outside world. We look back at how everything from our childhood roots to our current feeds shapes how we see ourselves. If you’ve ever felt like you’re hiding your true self just to please other people or fit in, grab a cup of chai or coffee and join us for a light-hearted conversation.

Life Lessons from the NBA Champs!

Five decades of waiting are officially over, and the New York Knicks are NBA Champions! But this isn't just a sports recap, cuz we're two desi moms and how much do we really know about basketball? In this episode of ROOH, we talk about how Jalen Brunson’s relentless work ethic and the team’s incredible collective chemistry serve as the ultimate blueprint for our own daily lives. From massive comebacks to quiet dedication, we explore the championship values we can all learn from and apply to our goals, families, and growth. Go Knicks!

You Want to Be a Soccer Writer? Huh?

While the outside world might look at a Desi woman and go, "You want to be a soccer writer? Huh?", Pardeep Cattry’s reality was totally different. Turns out, she had full support from her family and friends from day one. The real challenge wasn't her inner circle—it was breaking into a sports media industry where literally no one looked like her. In this episode, Pardeep talks about how she resisted the urge to copy everyone else, stayed true to herself, and carved out her own space in a world that wasn't exactly built for her. So to anyone still asking "Huh?"... get ready, because Desi women are taking up space!

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