<p>Why is it that women are revered so much on International Women's Day? And why is it that within a week of this pageantry, everyone is back at holding them against unrealistic beauty and societal beauty standards? Add to it the pressure to be so perfect it results in emotional burnout. If you ask us, how you can celebrate us, tune in to this special episode on how everyone--men AND women--can extend their support to us, all through the year. Listen now!</p>

Why is it that women are revered so much on International Women's Day? And why is it that within a week of this pageantry, everyone is back at holding them against unrealistic beauty and societal beauty standards? Add to it the pressure to be so perfect it results in emotional burnout. If you ask us, how you can celebrate us, tune in to this special episode on how everyone--men AND women--can extend their support to us, all through the year. Listen now!

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Five Ways To Support Women Throughout The Year

<p>2020 was a horrible year, agreed! But there were such valuable lessons we learned from it and it's important we carry them forward to this year and beyond. Putting the spotlight on hygiene, mental health, and pursuing our passions, the last year taught us so much. Tune in to this episode and find out all the habits we must continue doing from last year to this one! Happy listening!</p>

2020 was a horrible year, agreed! But there were such valuable lessons we learned from it and it's important we carry them forward to this year and beyond. Putting the spotlight on hygiene, mental health, and pursuing our passions, the last year taught us so much. Tune in to this episode and find out all the habits we must continue doing from last year to this one! Happy listening!

Eight Habits from 2020 to Continue in 2021

Don't we all have a whole coterie of virtual friends we've barely met in real or sometimes, never? Apart from being free therapists, fellow fitness freaks, inspirers, hype squad, they all provide a much needed online distraction from our daily nitty-gritties. But then, how do you learn to differentiate between a mere online acquaintanceship and a much more well-rounded online friendship. Let's find out. Tune in to this episode to crack the codes of this social dilemma. ??

Online Friends: The Real Social Dilemma

The year 2020 has been terrible, and add to that the occurrence of a natural disaster/crises in several parts of the world. That makes everything even more difficult. But you can all extend your help and aid to the affected victims, even amidst a pandemic. In this episode, I've covered five ways you can assist in a crisis, without compromising on your own safety. Tune in now!

Five Ways to Aid in a Crisis: COVID Edition

Check out my latest episode!We often say sorry to please/placate someone else or ease or own guilt. But it can be pretty exhausting. There are so many things we should be able to do without having to apologize for it. Tune in to this episode now and find out what they are. Happy listening!

Things We Should Stop Saying Sorry For

Self-love is always pushed forward as a well-being concept. But what is undersold is the fact that it can be sought in the smallest, subliminal things. Although what things qualify as self love is subjective and unique to everyone, here my list of 40 things that I vouch for. Listen to it and let me know if you relate too. Tune in now!

40 Things that Qualify as Self-Love

The narrative that a "tall, fair, slim trim" is the only acceptable way to be for an ideal life partner is problematic. Including several aspects Indian matchmaking that we so obviously saw on Netflix's latest show. In this episode, I have given my take on how real-life Indian matchmaking needs a reboot. Go tune in right now!

Things We Need to Change About Indian Matchmaking Now

Every time I hear someone doling out advice like, "Be positive, stay strong", I often think how that's a well-intended suggestion, nevertheless an extremely vague one. So here's my take on how you can identify the signs of decline in mental health along with a simple list of do's and don'ts that could possibly help you. Tune in to this episode right now!

Mental Health: Do's & Don'ts

I've always felt stronlgy towards mental health advocacy, which is why I am putting up this episode basis my personal experiences and learnings. I've discussed the stigma that surrounds it and also tried quelling a couple of misconceptions surrounding the issue. Do give it a listen!

Mental Health: Stigma and Common Myths

Desi's acknowledging the global racism is all fine. But how often have we called out racism/colorism that has happened in our own homes and cities. Tune in to this episode and find out how steeply inclined our prejudice has been and how to stand up against such prejudice.

RACISM AND COLORISM IN INDIA

Description: Ramadan and Eid have always been synonymous with happiness and month-long celebration for Muslims. However, this year's festivities have been quiet different. Tune in to the new episode and find out how!

Eid 2020 under Lockdown

Now that the whole world is under lock-down, perhaps the only way we connect with the outside world with with news. But then, how reliable can news be there days? In this epsiode, I've discussed the fake news and misinformation phenomenon and also shared pointers on how to deal with it. Tune in now!

Fake News/Misinformation and How to Deal with it

Hello there! I'm Taskeen and this is my podcast The Taskeen Way. Join me on my very first podcast where I give you all a short introduction about myself and a little (only a little insight, I promise) into the current lockdown sitaution vis-a-vis our mental health. Also, please do check out my Instagram (@thetaskeenway.official) and drop by to give feedback or just maybe say hello! Thank you!

Introduction to The Taskeen Way

Hey there! I'm Taskeen and like to do things my way, thus my social handle @thetaskeenway is everywhere on the Web. I'm a content creator and storyteller with a penchant for old-soul talks with an appropriate dash of millennial 'woke'. Join me in this space as I regale you with lively baat-cheet on love, life, food, mental health, and everything else there is. Happy listening!

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