Sessions with S

Sessions with S is a cozy, unfiltered space where host Saji shares honest reflections, soft rambles, and bold takes on life, healing, and identity. From navigating mental health to unpacking controversial South Asian norms, each episode invites listeners into thoughtful, often messy conversations that challenge expectations and celebrate growth. Come for the warmth, stay for the realness, one session at a time.

Small Steps Toward My Bigger Purpose

In this episode I’m chatting about figuring out my purpose and what alignment actually feels like. It’s a little mix of reflection, lessons I’ve picked up, and how I use things like astrology as a guide along the way

09-24
30:30

From Surviving to Thriving: A Suicide Prevention Month Reflection

Content warning: this episode discusses suicidal thoughts and mental health struggles. If you are in immediate danger, please call your local emergency services. In Canada and the U.S., you can call or text 988 for crisis support. If you need help finding local resources, check the episode notes or the first comment.I share my past struggles with suicide, the impact it had on my family, and how it connected me to resources that changed my life. Today, I hold a much more positive outlook and hope my story reminds you that even in the darkest times, light is possible.

09-16
43:56

Unlearning, Rewriting, Becoming

This episode is all about reclaiming my narrative and rewriting the story of my life on my own terms. I open up about what it means to step into a new chapter, one where I take ownership of my choices, my healing, and my future. From redefining my past to taking charge of my fertility, this is a conversation about agency, courage, and becoming the author of your own life.

09-07
31:06

Diary of a Timeline Dropout

In this episode, I’m unpacking the pressure of life timelines starting with my period and puberty, to finishing high school early, navigating university, and watching people race toward weddings while I take a different path. From body clocks to social clocks, I’m questioning who set the deadlines and why we feel behind even when we’re doing just fine. If you’ve ever felt “late” in life, this one’s for you.

07-25
24:11

Life Lately & Other Chaos

It’s been a minute, so let’s catch up. In this episode, I’m chatting about life lately, random thoughts that have been living rent-free in my head, things I’ve unlearned, what’s been bringing me joy (and what hasn’t), and everything in between. No structure, no filter, just a cozy little catch-up like we’re on FaceTime

07-22
30:15

Self love and celibacy

Please note that this episode talks about sexual assault and trauma If you find this content triggering please skip this episode

04-12
19:09

Moving (On To Better Things)

Link to the tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMBQBy2hv/

04-07
30:32

Sessions with S: Updates all around

let’s yapppppp!

03-16
34:58

We’re back! Summer recap

Did you miss us? In this episode we catch you up on our summer and what we’ve been up to!

09-15
42:27

Dating, learning to love, adjusting and the confidence to leave

In this episode we discuss our dating updates and our thoughts on learning to love someone, compromising and adjusting and having the confidence to leave a bad situation

07-08
40:37

Sessions with S: fear of relationships, improving connections with men, and embracing the universe

In this session with S, she candidly shares her fears related to relationships and her desire to mend her connection with men, delving into past traumas. Additionally, she explores her openness to the universe and its possibilities.

07-03
21:43

We’re back!

In this weeks episode we discuss parent relationships

06-30
38:43

Sessions with S: The Importance of Confidence

In this episode S discusses the difference confidence has made in her life and why she’s prioritizing building her confidence before focusing on dating

06-19
24:56

Female friendships, relationship expectations and being intentional

In this episode we discuss the importance of female friendships, having expectations while dating and in relationships and being intentional with your time and effort with your friendships

06-17
33:38

Sessions with S: Can you miss 'the one'? and challenging societal expectations of love and age

In this episode, S discusses the experience of missing "the one" and questions whether love can pass you by or if that is merely a myth. S also reflects on her anxiety about challenging societal expectations and wonders if she will regret it in the future. Additionally, she shares her thoughts on feeling anxious about how she is perceived on the internet and being in the public eye.

06-12
21:29

Reconnecting with our parents, the importance of community, and embracing your confidence

In this episode, we discuss the importance of rebuilding our relationships with our parents and not relying on the assumption that we will always have time with them. We also talk about how we noticed that our parents can relax more now that we're older and especially once their kids are married, they can finally start enjoying life. Additionally we touch on how friendship groups evolve, how people can grow apart, and the feelings of being left out.

06-09
40:52

Sessions with S: Forming friendships and building community as an adult

This week's episode features a discussion on creating a community of friends. S shares her experience of losing her circle of friends and forming new relationships as an adult. Topics covered include meeting new people, using 'Bumble for friends', attending events in Toronto, and planning a girls' night. Additionally, S touches on meeting South Asian women, networking in Toronto, the anxiety of socializing, and the awkwardness of not having friends.

06-05
25:25

Feeling like a sl*t, casual dating, and societal expectations

In this episode, we delve into the realm of casual dating and hookup culture. S opens up about feeling like a "slut" and we discuss the stigma surrounding casual dating. We also explore the societal norms imposed on daters and the distinctions between traditional dating and casual encounters.

06-02
43:03

Sessions with S: What’s been on my mind? Over men, building community, and my internet presence

In this weeks episode, S, talks about why she’s been over men recently, how it’s going building a community of women and why she’s been concerned about her social media presence!

05-29
22:51

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