Happy Women's History Month! This week, Divya and Ravisha dive into what womanhood means to them, the changes that have happened over the years, and ways they've been inspired by societal changes through the last few decades. This is a feel good and re connect episode, grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and let's brew some conversations. Find us on Instagram: @conversationsbrewing **fun fact correction: woman could only get their own credit card in 1974** Learn more about your ad choices....

Welcome to another episode of Conversations Brewing! In today's episode, we dive into the world of financial independence and gaining confidence in managing your finances. Our special guest, Fiona from Balannx, shares her insights on starting a business and empowering female entrepreneurs. Meet Fiona and Balannx: Our guest, Fiona, is the founder of Balannx, a platform dedicated to helping female business owners achieve financial independence. Fiona has a wealth of experience and expertise in...

Welcome back to Conversations Brewing! Today, we are diving into the Ins and Outs of 2024, exploring what this exciting year has in store for us. Join us as we discuss morning routines, budgeting goals, and reflect on the lessons learned from last year's episode where we set intentions instead of resolutions. Embracing the Ins Morning Routines: Kickstarting the day right can have a profound impact on our overall well-being. We share our favorite morning rituals and how they contribute to a...

In this episode of "Bridging Hearts," hosts Divya and Ravisha embark on a quest to transform conversations from feeling like "battlefields" to becoming meaningful "bridges" within relationships. The CB duo kick off by advocating for 2024 as the year to embrace tough conversations, emphasizing the crucial role such discussions play in nurturing healthy relationships. They address the challenges inherent in engaging in these discussions, acknowledging the discomfort and fear that often...

Hi there CB listeners! Let's jump into today's episode with Shivani Shah! She is inspiring AF, and we know you're going to love this episode. This sparkshow is a woman who left her corporate FANG job to pursue acting. She shares how she stepped away from the "comfort" to go toward her passion, her tips for staying focused, and shares her secrets that keep her going when it's hard to do some. She shared some GREAT resources, see them below! - Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s...

WOO! It's so great to be back with you after a few months of summer slow down time. I know it might have seemed like I disappeared, but I promise there was a purpose behind it all. In today's episode, we want to share with you why we took things slow this summer and how it's all been a part of our "Reflective Girl Summer." Did we just make that up!? Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is a "Reflective Girl Summer"? Well, it's a term the CB duo is coining to describe this intentional...

Re-listen to Divya & Ravisha as they discuss Summer Burnout! As we are now in August, you might be feeling a little burnt out from Summer plans and need some helpful tips as we are moving into the last month of Summer. They sit down with an iced coffee and talk about how their busy schedules have led them to feel overwhelmed - and how even the most fun plans can be exhausting. They break down the dichotomy of summer plans - how they can be joyful and also draining.  The two of them then...

Have you ever been called dramatic? Or been told, "you are too sensitive"? Well, in this episode, Divya and Ravisha dive into the topic of Empathy and how it is trait we are born with and how to be proud of your empathetic self. In this episode, you will learn... How being "sensitive" is a positive trait Societal messages around having a sensitive personality How to be proud of these traits and feeling confident within yourself Follow Conversations Brewing on Instagram:...

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Have you ever felt shamed for following your intuition? Or been told, "head over heart"? Well, in this episode, Divya and Ravisha dive into the realm of intuition, exploring why it is essential to follow your instincts (of course, not ALL instincts!!) and the science behind it. Yes, there is science behind intuition, and it is not some magic feeling that you have! In this episode, you will learn... What is intuition (the scientific term) Societal messages around intuition, and why you may...

In this episode of Conversations Brewing, the CB duo dives into talking about female friendships, their complexity, why they can be good for well-being, and how to create them. Divya and Ravisha have a thing to say about female friendships, as they have seen the benefit it can have to one's well-being (duh, look at them!!). In this episode, you'll learn... Why female friendship can be complex (more so than male friendships) How to find good female friends (and ditch the toxic ones) What...

In this episode of Conversations Brewing Podcast, hosts Divya and Ravisha tackle the topic of travel anxiety, a common challenge that can prevent many people from enjoying the benefits of travel. This conversation was spun up by Ravisha’s upcoming trip to Japan! The hosts share their own experiences with travel anxiety and discuss the various factors that can contribute to this type of anxiety, such as airport fears, packing concerns, and going out of their comfort zone. They then go to...

In this episode of Conversations Brewing Podcast, hosts Divya and Ravisha dive into the tough topic of friendship break-ups. While romantic break-ups are often the focus of media and pop culture, friendship break-ups can be just as difficult and emotionally taxing. The hosts discuss their own experiences with friendship break-ups and how they have navigated the often complex emotions that come with them. They explore the reasons why friendships can end, from growing apart, being in different...

Welcome to Conversations Brewing, the podcast where we brew up engaging discussions on mental health, relationships, and lifestyle. In today's episode, hosts Divya and Ravisha explore the topic of workplace anxiety, a common issue that affects many people in our modern society. The CB duo starts by defining workplace anxiety and discussing how it differs from other types of anxiety. They explain how people can identify symptoms of workplace anxiety and know if their anxiety is "generalized"...

It's Aries season, CB listens!! And that means... Ravisha & Divya's birthday! This episode is a special one, because it drops right in the middle of the two's birthdays (Ravisha is April 17th, and Divya is April 19th). This episode is one where the duo reflects on the last year, celebrates wins, sets goals, and asks each other some deep and OFF SCRIPT questions. Sing some happy birthday to us, and thank you for being here!! Follow Conversations Brewing on Instagram:...

Welcome to this episode on finding the right therapist. In this episode, we'll talk about normalizing the difficulties of finding a therapist, the steps to take before looking for a therapist, finding a therapist, and what to do after you start with a therapist. The CB duo starts by recognizing that it's okay to be picky about finding the right therapist, and it may take a few tries to find the right fit. A therapist is ultimately a relationship; not all relationships are good fits. Research...

In this week's episode, Divya and Ravisha discuss a situation that happened to Ravisha that they both wanted to dive deeper on. Growing up with not an 'American' name, Divya and Ravisha discuss how they struggled with being proud of their name and how much it impacts their identity. The CB duo discuss: Embarrassment that comes can come up with an ethnic name How to become comfortable introducing ourselves What steps we can do to make others feel comfortable Follow Conversations Brewing...

In this week's episode, Divya and Ravisha discuss an issue that ALL of us can relate to, comparison. Comparison is a name of the game, it's part of being human. However, the duo shares how this doesn't have to be something that impacts our self-esteem and brings us down. The CB go back to their high school social psychology days as they reflect on the social psychology theory and how comparison plays into it. These two psych-nerds share information in this episode so listeners will gain an...

This week the CB duo dives into a topic that many people don't recognize they are doing and that is self-abandonment. You may be thinking "what the heck is that?!" well self-abandonment is categorized as the times you... People-please Engage in negative self-talk Act against your values Stay in one-sided relationships Suppress your needs & feelings Don't trust your instincts "Should" yourself The two share their own experiences with self-abandonment and the psychology of why we...

Happy Valentines Day, CB listeners! We are here with such a fitting episode for this valentines day season ... a candid af discussion about our dating mistakes, blips, and what advice we would give ourselves if we could enter into a time machine and give to ourselves. The CB duo took some time to reflect on their relationships when they were 16 and how those relationship mistakes impacted their adult relationships and how they enter relationships. Coming from two very different...

This week's episode is one that everyone can benefit from! You may be a nurturer, creative, guardian, connector, or pioneer ... not sure what any of this means?! This episode will give you insight into which of these resonate with your personality type and how you are likely to communicate based on that. The better thing that recognizing your communication style is that you can learn other people's communication styles and how to better communicate with them, too! In this episode you will...

HNY! The CB duo discuss  their background with social media and the pressures they feel with posting. They explain how apps like Instagram have changed for them over the years and how they created healthy boundaries for themselves.  In this episode, you will learn... Our changing relationships with social mediaHow to set boundaries for yourselfCreating healthy habits with social mediaWhat steps to take to set intentions that are rooted in your values and will last! Follow Conversations...

It's 2023! Where has time gone? In this episode, the CB duo reflects on 2022 and how the year flew by.  With a New Year comes many pressures, one to set resolutions. It's everywhere, on the media, on Instagram, and one of the main things people talk about. The CB duo discuss how they've felt pressures to set resolutions in the past and have set them ... only to fail. They explained how they find that setting "intentions" is more effective, and why it leads to more realistic outcomes. In...

This week's episode features therapist, content creator, and podcast co-host Leeor Gal! This episode is a fun one, where the CB duo and Leeor get candid about many real struggles of the holiday season when you are in a relationship that as a society, we don't talk enough about. At the start of the episode, the three normalize common relationship struggles during the holiday such as comparison, social media fatigue, burnout, and changing of traditions. They share their own experiences with...