Ranting and Relieving
This podcast is my story, who despite of having it all, lost it all. I became a subject of discussions at society gatherings, sympathy character and nothing more than a widow. Let me take you through my journey as I voice my opinions and challenge the society around to break this age old taboo for Indian girls, where my achievements fell short and my marital status won. Witty, emotional, strong headed, I am an usual Indian girl in unusual circumstances.Stay tuned as I take you on this roller coaster ride with a dash of emotions, pinch of tragedy and whole lot of slyness.Connect at - thescribbledsolace@gmail.com
Episodes
What happens when you move across the world… and one unfamiliar face becomes your foundation in a brand-new city?
In this episode, I sit down with my first friend in New York — Kat — my ex-roommate, food guide, subway teacher, and safe space. From a 100-person group chat lunch where only three showed up, to navigating cultural differences, heartbreak, student budgets, and chaotic New York apartment stories — this is the o...
In this episode of Ranting and Relieving – Season 2, Shefali reflects on her first days in the US and the many culture shocks that came with starting over. From expensive grocery runs, unfamiliar pharmacies, and learning a new metric system to missing bidets, and the comforting noise of home—everything felt different.
She shares stories of unexpected kindness, discovering boundaries, and slowly building a life in New Y...
A quiet evening in Delhi turned into a life-altering moment when a simple suggestion from my brother planted the idea of starting over abroad. In this episode, I share how grief, career stagnation, self-doubt, and an unexpected push led me to take a leap of faith—leaving home, family, and everything familiar to pursue my master’s in the US. From navigating uncertainty, finances, and fear to finding support, resilience...
Season 2 opens with a deeply personal return as I reflect on loss, healing, and why this podcast exists—to remind those who are grieving that they are not alone. After a long pause shaped by a global pandemic and major life changes, I share what followed: moving to the US, starting over alone, pursuing my third master’s, and finally finding a career I love. I open up about dating again after nearly a decade, daring to...
Season 2 is about starting over — leaving behind 30+ years of familiarity and taking a 7,300-mile leap of faith to New York City. Cultural shocks, loneliness, rebuilding community, and learning to see yourself through a new lens.
Alongside academic wins and professional growth, I gave love another shot — collecting first dates, hard lessons, and heartbreak that stayed longer than invited.
Honest, reflective, and unfilte...
On the season finale I want to share my support system with all my listeners, without whom I would not be here.
The reason I kept this as the last episode is to give my listeners enough time during our season break, to break all the walls that they have build around themselves and let their loved ones support them, while giving others a chance to lend their support to those who matter to them.
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It's not at all easy to revisit your darkest hours and it's even more difficult to share it with others, even your loved ones. It's a miracle, I am able to do so with my listeners around the world. The aim of narrating my story is to give you a glimpse of everything a person goes through, so we all be considerate next time we come across someone.
Tune in to hear for yourself about the moment wh...
Beyond all the roles we assume in our lifetime, have you ever wondered who you actually are? And if you think you have discovered your true self, then have you ever wondered why do you still feel that something is missing, you lack that enthusiasm and there is nothing to look forward to the next day. Tune in to hear for yourself how over the years over society has tried to fit us in these moulds and especially we wome...
The idea of forever happiness and a constant smile across your face is tad too dramatic. With light comes night and with happiness comes sadness as well. The key is to snap out of this trance and stay on the track. Tune in to hear me talk about my fears right from when I was young to till date and my journey with them so far.
When it's your life, your mind, your body and your soul, then why we seek permissions from others? Why do we need permissions and when did it become normal to do so? Tune in, to hear me talk more about this, how it began and how it can be ended.
Relationship never die, people do. Then why does as a society or sometimes even as families, we demand from others to completely erase whatever good or bad memories they hold of their past when they undergo separation or a loss of their closed ones. With incidents from my own journey, I bring to you yet another brutality of society we live in. Tune in and hear for yourself.
Why not, to the every Why that comes my way? Because I am worth it, you are worth it and we all are worth it! Tune in, to discover a world where our diversities become our strength and not our weaknesses. Shine brighter and smile wider.
What's better than self acceptance? While we seek approvals and acceptance from the world, we completely ignore or undermine the importance of accepting our own self!
Tune in, to find more about this magical instrument that can really tune up your life as it did mine.
This episode I talk about an utterly amusing topic, a hilarious point of association used for women since ages, which people still find difficult to let go. Tune In, to get an insight about my personal experiences with same as well.
After all, it's all about rising above from the judgements surrounding us and setting ourselves free. Free from everything that pulling us down and becoming your own SUPERHERO!
Trailer of what this podcast is going to be all about. Stay tuned as I contemplate on various societal challenges with a dash of humour to it.
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