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The Italophilia Podcast is a reflective space where India and Italy meet. Each episode is recorded as it is - unedited, without music and without frills. This podcast is about Italian travel, language, and culture with a touch of mindfulness. It gives you an invitation to pause, ponder and know about two of the world's greatest cultures through my eyes.
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In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on the Indian habit of over giving and the Italian comfort with saying no. Through my experiences as a seasoned traveler in Italy and as an Indian professional working with Italian clients, the reflection begins with Ferragosto, a mid-August holiday in Italy when cities slow down, offices close, and life pauses. Coming from India, where availability is a default setting, I explore how Italian work culture about holding warmth and boundaries at the same time. If you love the episode do consider supporting the show hereConnect: info@ishitasood.com
Italy is often called the most fashionable country in the world - but travelling through Italy teaches you that moda italiana is about much more than clothes. In this reflective episode, I talk about fashion in Italy beyond Milan and how being surrounded by effortless style can sometimes make you feel not enough.If you love Italophilia, please do consider supporting the show hereConnect: info@ishitasood.com
In this reflective episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I look back at my very first trip to Italy, moving quickly from North to South and share what time and distance have taught me since. From slowing down and staying longer in one place, to spending more intentionally on local Italian food -this episode is about learning to travel Italy more mindfully.If you’re planning your first Italy trip, remembering your own early travels, or simply drawn to thoughtful stories about Italy, this episode is for you!
This is a bonus episode on Venice, a city I first visited in 2013, and one I’ve returned to with very different eyes.In this short episode, I share how my relationship with Venice has evolved over time and how I would travel again to the most serene city with a slower intentional pace. I reflect on why Venice asks you to slow down, why it needs to be seen at different times of the day, and how age, timing, and experience completely change how you travel. This is a quiet love letter to the city and I hope you enjoy it!
Some of my strongest memories of Italy aren’t places - they’re people!In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I share these quiet and unexpected encounters with strangers that made Italy feel human, safe, and unforgettable. Thank you for tuning in! If you love the show, you can show your support here
Solo travel in Italy isn’t always picture-perfect - the constant stares, the silence after 6 PM, the empty palazzi, the haunting beauty of small towns. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I explore the real, layered experience of being alone in Italy as a woman, and how solitude really shaped me!If you love the podcast, I'd love your support here
Magari, piano piano, meraviglia....…This episode isn’t about learning Italian - it’s about the Italian words and feelings that changed me. These are words I truly love and I really hope you enjoy them too. If you love the podcast, I would be grateful if you support the show hereFor discussions, suggestions and feedback please write to info@ishitasood.com
What do Rome in Italy and Shimla in India have in common?? More than you think! Seven hills, old-world charm, political significance, walkable streets and a shared sense of nostalgia. In this reflective episode, I talk about two cities I dearly love, that feel unexpectedly alike!Email for suggestions and feedback: info@ishitasood.comSupport Italophilia here
If you’re new here, this is a short introduction to what The Italophilia Podcast is about and the pace it moves at. Thank you for being here and for tuning in! You can support this unedited and raw show here
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I end the year with reflections about love, nostalgia and the complicated truth of belonging. Tune in now to listen about my experience!If you love Italophilia, please do consider supporting the show hereConnect: info@ishitasood.com
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about how the South of Italy feels close to home. I truly didn’t expect the South to feel so familiar but the noise, the kindness and the people felt like I was home in India. Tune in now to listen about my experiences!If you love Italophilia, please do consider supporting the show here
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I continue talking about the similarities that India and Italy have. Faith, family and festivals are just some of them. If you love this no fluff unedited and raw Italophilia show and would like to support, please do your bit hereTune in and let me know your thoughts on my Instagram page :)
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about how India and Italy are two cultures that are so similar that it is almost bizzarre! In India for instance our love for food, cambio di stagione and that crazy evil eye, is exactly like that in Italy. Tune in and find out :)If you love this no fluff unedited and raw Italophilia show and would like to support, please do your bit here
Close your eyes for a moment-unless you’re driving, of course.This isn’t a travel guide and it’s not a story either. It’s a feeling to visit Venice for a few minutes… slowly, mindfully, as if time itself has stopped! This is a bonus episode for all mindfulness lovers where I also share about Manifest Italy -a short audio that includes 15 affirmations to manifest that Italy trip in your life. Check it out hereIf you love Italophilia, please consider supporting the show here
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about why I keep returning to Italy in my writing. I share what pulls me in. because this isn’t just about a country; it’s about a feeling that refuses to fade within me. I find Italy in my every day life and choose to share it with you. If you love this episode, please do consider supporting the show hereYou can also download my Manifesting Italy audio which includes 15 affirmations to Manifest that Italy trip!
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I take you directly to my kitchen! There’s something sacred about making coffee together, isn't it? I talk about how I discovered the moka pot and why this simple ritual feels like coming home to Italy every single morning. Enjoy the sound of my moka bubbling in your home!If you love the show, please do consider supporting hereFollow on InstagramSubscribe to my newsletter here
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about how to find motivation in your daily life to learn Italian. Even if you are not studying a foreign language, I hope this episode inspires you. Also, if you are looking to make a strong impression in an Italian language interview, check out my 4 page guide hereIf you love Italophilia, you can support the show here
In today’s episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about how Italian food have found their own rhythm in India - from cappuccinos that are never at the right temperature to pizzas in small-town cafés. Italy somehow lives in our Indian way of life.To continue the journey, you can also listen to my Manifesting Italy audio - 90 seconds of affirmations inspired by the same energy. If you love Italophilia, you can support the show here
In this special bonus episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I speak in Italian sharing my journey and love for Italy. From my first trip in 2013 to learning the language and embracing the Italian way of life, I reflect on what Italophilia means to me. Grazie for being here and if you loved listening to me speak in Italian do consider supporting the show hereSubscribe for more here.
Welcome to The Italophilia Podcast! I’m your host Ishita, and this podcast is a simple and honest space about my reflections and experiences on Italy and India. This podcast is not edited and is each episode is curated in one go without music. I hope you enjoy my voice carrying through! Thank you so much for joining me, find out more hereIf you love Italophilia, you can support the show here
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