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Have you ever achieved everything you were supposed to — and still felt empty? This episode is for you.We sat down with Suneet Bhatt — executive coach, Adjunct Professor of Purpose at Rutgers University, children's book author, and founder of My Authentic Story — for one of the most honest conversations we've had on this podcast.Suneet spent 25+ years in the corporate world raising $40M+, running the world's largest B-Corp certified company, and surviving every kind of professional storm — before finally stopping to ask himself: why am I actually here? He noticed a pattern: every 18–24 months, right after hitting success, he'd feel completely hollow and leave or get fired. Sound familiar?In this episode, we get into all of it — through the lens that only LoveSND can bring.We talk about:Why so many first-gen South Asian women are afraid to admit they want more than what they achievedThe quiet trade-offs we make in life — and whether we ever really chose themHow to find your purpose when you have zero white space in your lifeWhat it means to be high-functioning and completely overwhelmed at the same timeWhat we're actually passing down to our kids — not what we say, but what they seeWhy Suneet writes children's books and keeps a blog for his kids to read somedayThe difference between someone who doesn't know themselves — and someone who knows exactly who they are but is afraid to show itThis one hit different. Whether you're a millennial mom, a first-gen woman navigating career and identity, or someone sitting with that low-grade "is this it?" feeling — Suneet's story will stay with you.🔗 Find Suneet: myauthenticstory.com📚 His books: Saved by the Well | Just Shoes | Today's the Day✍️ His personal blog: suneetbhatt.comSubscribe for new episodes every weekFollow us on Instagram: @lovesndpodcast

In this episode, we sit down with our dad — an embryologist who has spent 50 years in the IVF world, long before it was widely understood, accepted, or even talked about.He shares what IVF looked like in its earliest days, how the science (and stigma) has evolved, and the emotional weight of helping build families for decades. From breakthroughs and failures to hope, faith, and the human side of fertility treatment, this conversation is honest, grounding, and deeply personal.This isn’t just an IVF episode — it’s a story about science, resilience, and the quiet work that changed millions of lives.

In this deeply personal episode, Nina leads a heartfelt conversation about Nylo, the beloved family dog who became so much more than a pet. Long before any of the kids were born, Nylo—their golden doodle—was the first grandchild, first nephew, and the steady presence that grew alongside the family.From deciding to get a dog with no family history of pets, to watching Nylo patiently love every child who rode his back, pulled his tail, and climbed into his space, this episode celebrates the unconditional love only a dog can give. We reflect on the joy, chaos, and comfort Nylo brought into our lives—and the bond he formed with each child.The conversation also explores Nylo’s cancer diagnosis, the years of treatments that followed, and the impossible decisions Nina and Neal faced as they chose to keep fighting for him. In the end, we talk honestly about recognizing the signs that it was time to let go, the grief of saying goodbye, and how choosing peace can be the final act of love.This episode is for anyone who has loved a family pet, navigated pet illness, or struggled with the decision to say goodbye. Nylo’s story is one of loyalty, patience, and a love that never really leaves.

This episode was so good, it had to be split into two parts. In Part I, the husbands step out of their comfort zones to share their side of the marriage equation — and trust us, they don’t record easily. What follows is a hysterical, honest, and deeply relatable conversation about real marriage dynamics, everyday conflict, and what happens when things aren’t picture-perfect.If you’ve ever wondered whether your relationship struggles are normal, this episode will make you feel seen.

In this end-of-year episode, the sisters reflect on 2025 feeling like a copy-and-paste of years past—and surprisingly, they’re not mad about it. Sometimes consistency is the win. But as we head into 2026, the conversation shifts to the universal pull of wanting just one more thing: more growth, more risk, more excitement.We talk about stepping out of our comfort zones, why comfort can quietly turn into complacency, and what it really means to intentionally make a new year feel different—even when life is technically “good.” From personal growth and mindset shifts to taking risks that feel scary but necessary, this episode is all about deciding when to stay steady and when to shake things up.In a rare role reversal, Sheena brings the feels, unpacking Sahil Bloom’s “black dot on a white paper” theory—why we fixate on the one thing that’s wrong instead of everything that’s right, and how that mindset impacts happiness, ambition, and self-worth.If you’re thinking about new year goals, mindset shifts, comfort zones, personal growth, reflection, or how to make 2026 feel intentional instead of automatic, this final episode of the year is for you.

In this episode, the sisters dive into the rollercoaster that is motivation—especially when it comes to health, fitness, and trying to be our “best selves”… again. We talk about why it's so easy to slip after a good streak, how routines can save (or sabotage) us, and why accountability partners sometimes need accountability partners.From friendly competition to social-media pressure, from slumps to mini-comebacks, we unpack the messy, hilarious, very real cycle of staying motivated. Most importantly, we remind each other (and you!) that grace, small goals, and switching things up can make all the difference.Come laugh, cringe, and reset your motivation with us.

In this episode, the sisters dive into the complicated world of parenting under judgment—from cultural expectations to public embarrassment to the pressure to raise “well-behaved” kids who also feel confident speaking up.We explore how respect, cultural norms, and fear of judgment shape the way we react to our kids, especially in public. Do we correct them because their behavior is genuinely inappropriate… or because we don’t want people thinking we’re “that parent”? And how do we balance raising respectful children while still giving them the freedom to express themselves in a modern world with modern pressures?