Love Matters With Leeza Mangaldas

We've spent seasons having lots of intimate conversations behind closed doors. This season, we brought Love Matters to the stage!Bringing complete strangers together to share their stories, open up about their vulnerabilities, and create unexpected moments reminded us of the power of honest conversations and why we started this show.We're excited for you to experience these conversations with us. The first live episode premieres tomorrow! Make sure to tune in wherever you get your podcasts!#DWLoveMatters

Love Matters Podcast with Leeza Mangaldas brings you expert relationship advice on love, dating, sex, intimacy and healthy relationships. In this episode of Love Matters, The Indian Express's relationship podcast, host Leeza Mangaldas speaks with couples therapist and psychologist Ann Philipose about relationship red flags, cheating, trust, emotional intimacy and the conversations every couple needs to have early in a relationship.What should couples discuss before committing to a long-term relationship? How do you build trust, navigate sexual compatibility and communicate better with your partner? This episode explores the questions couples often avoid, from monogamy and boundaries to money, marriage and family expectations.Leeza Mangaldas’ SocialsInstagram: /leezamangaldasYouTube: /@leezamangaldas1Ann Philipose' SocialsInstagram: /annphiliposeLinkedIn: ann-philipose-bb605321CREDITSProduced by:Patricia Szilagyi (DW)Anu Jain (IE)Researcher & Editor:Sana Rizvi (DW)Video Editor:Harmeet Verma (IE)Project Manager:Patricia Szilagyi (DW)Executive Producers:Matthias Frickel (DW)Melanie von Marschalck (DW)Anant Nath Sharma (IE)Sayoni Aiyar (IE)Editorial Support:Shashank Bhargava (IE)Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com

Can sex really stay casual, or do feelings eventually get involved? Can you date without getting attached? And how do situationships shape the way we approach modern relationships?In Love Matters Season 6, Episode 2, sexuality educator Leeza Mangaldas speaks with filmmaker Pratul Narang about casual s*x, situationships, emotional attachment, modern dating and queer relationships.Together, they explore why people choose casual connections, how expectations evolve, and what happens when intimacy and emotions begin to overlap. The conversation also looks at the difference between physical intimacy and emotional commitment, the importance of consent and boundaries, and how honest communication can help people navigate relationships.Whether you're exploring casual dating, navigating a situationship or rethinking what you want from a relationship, this episode offers a thoughtful look at intimacy, connection and the changing dynamics of modern love.Leeza Mangaldas’ SocialsInstagram: /leezamangaldasYouTube: /@leezamangaldas1Pratul Narang’s SocialsInstagram: /pratulnoshadeCREDITSProduced by:Patricia Szilagyi (DW)Anu Jain (IE)Researcher & Editor:Sana Rizvi (DW)Video Editor:Harmeet Verma (IE)Project Manager:Patricia Szilagyi (DW)Executive Producers:Matthias Frickel (DW)Melanie von Marschalck (DW)Anant Nath Sharma (IE)Sayoni Aiyar (IE)Editorial Support:Shashank Bhargava (IE)Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com

Can you be asexual and still be a sex and intimacy coach? What does asexuality mean when it comes to sexual attraction, desire, relationships and intimacy? And can the way we understand our sexuality change as we get older?In this episode of Love Matters, sexuality educator Leeza Mangaldas speaks with Aili Seghetti, intimacy coach and founder of The Intimacy Curator, about asexuality, sexual attraction, desire, intimacy beyond sex, and the ways we navigate relationships.The conversation explores common assumptions around sex, sexuality, intimacy, desire and relationships, and how we can find more authentic ways to understand what we want, communicate our needs, and connect with our partners.Leeza Mangaldas’ SocialsInstagram: /leezamangaldasYouTube: /@leezamangaldas1Aili Seghetti’s SocialsInstagram:/theintimacycuratorCREDITSProduced by:Patricia Szilagyi (DW)Anu Jain (IE)Researcher & Editor:Sana Rizvi (DW)Video Editor:Harmeet Verma (IE)Project Manager:Patricia Szilagyi (DW)Executive Producers:Matthias Frickel (DW)Melanie von Marschalck (DW)Anant Nath Sharma (IE)Sayoni Aiyar (IE)Editorial Support:Shashank Bhargava (IE)Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com

What happens when love crosses religious lines? In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas speaks with writer Alina Gufran, author of No Place to Call My Own, about growing up in a Hindu–Muslim household, navigating identity, and dismantling stereotypes around interfaith love. How does faith influence who we choose to love? What do identity, belonging, and family expectations mean in modern relationships? And can love bridge cultural and religious differences? Tune in for a candid conversation on love, faith and dating in contemporary India. And share your thoughts in the comments — we’d love to hear your experiences.Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_BANQfJbw0lPAGHtAeX5nwCREDITS:Produced by:Patricia Szilagyi (DW)Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)Charulata Biswas (IE)Researcher and EditorSana Rizvi (DW)Video Editor:Meetesh Dixit (IE)Project Manager:Patricia Szilagyi (DW)Executive Producer:Melanie von Marschalck (DW)Anant Nath Sharma (IE)Editorial Support:Shashank Bhargava (IE)Prerana Deshpande (DW)Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.Learn more about DW:https://www.dw.com