Bad Daughters & The Art of Authenticity with Sangeeta Pillai

About this episode

Sangeeta Pillai shares her journey of healing and authenticity, discussing her memoir 'Bad Daughter' and the importance of breaking societal taboos.

✨ What does it truly mean to live an authentic life, especially when it goes against everything you've been taught? ✨ In this powerful episode, we hear Sangeeta Pillai, the fearless voice behind the award-winning Masala Podcast and the author of the new memoir, Bad Daughter . Sangeeta shares her incredible journey of healing from a traumatic childhood in Mumbai to becoming a leading activist for South Asian women. She opens up about the trauma that fuelled her mission and explains why she's proud to be a "bad daughter" in a world that demands conformity. We explore themes of her memoir, discussing the importance of breaking taboos, turning pain into purpose, and the art of unlearning what it means to be a "good girl." Sangeeta also offers practical, actionable tips for anyone looking to heal and live life on their own terms and build their own "bad daughter" muscle. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to chase their own dreams and own their story, unapologetically. Grab a cup of chai, get comfortable and hit play! If this episode resonates with you, be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this message. Connect with Sangeeta: Instagram @soulsutras Get your copy of…

People in this episode

Host: Mita Mistry

Guest: Sangeeta Pillai

Topics covered

• authenticity
• trauma
• South Asian women
• healing
• memoir
• activism
• unlearning

Keywords

• authentic life
• bad daughter
• traumatic childhood
• healing journey
• South Asian activism
• unlearning
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Masala Podcast

Books & works: Bad Daughter

Places: Mumbai

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