Moment of Silence

Sakshi Shivdasani and Naina Bhan
  • 4.7 (34)
  • Comedy

Moment of Silence is a podcast co-hosted by Sakshi Shivdasani and Naina Bhan where we spill our frustrations, hot takes and grievances on topics that women have a lot to talk about.

  1. 6d ago

    Women Aren’t Angry Enough

    Hellooo lovely people of MOS. We’re recording from home again this week, but we promise we’ll be back to regular programming next time! This one’s a bit of a heavy conversation: we talk about the recent cases of assault against women and the fear, anger and exhaustion they’ve left us feeling. Once again, we’re asking: when will women be able to step out of their homes and feel safe? Will we see that happen in our lifetime? And how do we live with the constant worry that something could happen every time we step out? We also ask whether Mumbai is actually as safe as we keep telling ourselves it is, and talk about the things we do to protect ourselves (even though that responsibility should NOT actually be on us). We’d like to hear how you’ve been feeling too. Leave your thoughts in the comments, and share this episode with someone you’d want to have this conversation with. See you next week. Take care of yourselves and each other. Chaptering: 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - Recent vacation deets & how foreigners experience India 02:30 - Why Thailand gets praise for hygiene 03:42 - Talking about women’s safety 05:33 - Living in Mumbai & mental health 08:03 - Sharing a scary stalking experience 11:51 - The first things we carry for safety 15:29 - How girls are taught to limit themselves for safety 17:00 - Experiences with harassment & knowing when to SOS 21:49 - A hot take & the overthinking that follows 24:25 - Men who show up in support of women 25:50 - A message for parents raising boys 28:11 - Indian reality TV & men interacting with women 31:07 - Thoughts on having male guests on the pod 31:56 - Who writes your content? Men? 36:44 - Navigating friendships with men in your 30s 38:39 - Shoutout to our boxing coach 39:24 - Bollywood & the portrayal of toxic male characters 41:33 - What can we do to create social change? 44:13 - LPU case, traumatic incidents & moral policing 51:43 - Double standards in jokes by male & female comedians 53:24 - A shocking incident in Phuket 56:32 - The struggle of navigating festive season 59:09 - Visiting a dog shelter 01:00:06 - Why we document everything & dealing with catcalling 01:07:00 - Calling out a troll 01:09:35 - Bye, stay safe Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Directed & Researched by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr

  2. Sep 25

    Our Most Unhinged Catch-Up Yet? HYROX, Friendship & Feelings

    Helloooo lovely people of MOS! This week's episode is a little different because September was a lil tooo busy and a studio shoot day just could not happen… but that can’t stop Sakshi and Naina from doing a super sweet remote catchup instead! Sakshi comes in fresh off Hyrox and gives us the full lowdown on what it takes to be an absolute beast. Naina was out there doing the equally difficult and deeply underrated job of being a supportive friend. Somewhere in the middle of all this, the girls got a lik emotional - reflecting on how far MOS has come. This one is warm and unplanned and super real - we’ll be back to regular programming vv soon! Go hit play, drop a comment, and SUBSCRIBE to Moment of Silence. 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Sakshi crushes HYROX Mumbai & Naina is fully fangirling 05:30 - Naina’s Phuket trip 08:00 - Muay Thai gets Naina questioning Indian fitness 09:47 - Why we worry about our parents’ health 12:13 - Sakshi’s HYROX Mumbai experience and her hot take 14:34 - The Shivdasani family’s humour genes 16:25 - Normalising crying in public 19:08 - Katrina Kaif and the conversation around body shaming 19:45 - Is content creation actually a career? 22:10 - Where do you see yourself in 10 years? & Financial anxiety 27:27 - The entrepreneurial trait that comes in handy 29:41 - Figuring life out 32:24 - See you next week, Mossies! Don't forget to subscribe Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits:Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Directed & Researched by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr

  3. Sep 23

    Table for Two | Ella & Vansh on Intimacy

    Welcome back to Table for Two, our new MOS-coded series where we get interesting couples to sit across from each other and give you a little peek into their relationship. This episode, Ella & Vansh are spilling the tea on intimacy - the questions you're too shy to ask out loud, what actually happens once the initial spark calms down, and why nobody warns you how much communication is involved. Expect giggles, a little TMI, and some uncomfortably relatable truths about keeping the spark alive. Pull up a chair. You're gonna want to listen in. PS: Don't forget to like, share, comment, hype & SUBSCRIBE to this channel - pls do it cus we have a crush on getting 200k subscribers. 00:00 – Intro: Let’s talk love, intimacy & relationships 00:36 – What really shapes attraction & intimacy 02:00 – Intimacy in media: Unrealistic expectations vs reality 03:44 – Culture, taboos & how we learn about intimacy 04:39 – First exposure & early ideas about relationships 06:54 – Trigger warning: Sensitive discussion around exploitation 08:02 – First encounters 08:54 – Queer relationships 11:12 – Physical compatibility in relationships 15:50 – Girls often mature faster than boys 19:30 – When couples struggle with intimacy 21:55 – Getting honest about relationships & expectations 23:13 – Expectations vs reality: Exploring roleplay 26:38 – Locker room stories 28:04 – Answering some questions 32:18 – Creating a film about a trans woman 36:16 – A spicy little game 40:17 – Signing off: See you next time! Subscribe Follow Vansh and Ella on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butwhyvansh... https://www.instagram.com/elladverma/... Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinkerhttps://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Directed & Researched by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr

  4. Sep 18

    My Laptop Is Frying My Uterus?

    Hiii mosquitoes, welcome back to another episode of Moment of Silence! This week, Sakshi and Naina get into the question that starts stalking every woman at some point in her twenties: motherhood. Do we actually want kids? Would we make good moms? What if your baby is radioactive? How do you pick the right person to have a child with? And how much of yourself are you willing to give up to become a mother? Plus, the moms of MOS wrote in to tell us their experiences of motherhood, leaving us feeling extremely humbled. PS: Bonus new IP reveal coming soon… Subscribe to MOS and stay tuned! 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Welcome back, we hit 100k!! 01:32 - MOS Show & Tell 05:55 - Today’s topic: Motherhood!  07:14 - Popcorn & Flopcorn 10:04 - Mumbai’s littering issue 11:31 - Dads in the nursing room 13:20 - Traumatized in 10th grade 13:52 - Would you be a labour room groupie for your birth-giving friend? 14:39 - Motherhood fears, being the mom friend & isolation 23:46 - Losing your identity & mom guilt  28:11 - Community babies for 2026 31:23 - Fearing of raising a lame kid & new-age parenting techniques 32:48 - MOS HAS A NEW SHOW??!! 33:43 - Audience fears about motherhood 34:41 - The Nara Smith x Call Her Daddy interview & controversy 38:19 - Choosing the right man to be a father 39:40 - Boy dads, father-son conflict & other paternal issues 41:44 - Equality in the household  43:11 - What to look for in a baby daddy? 44:32 - What kind of moms would we actually be?  47:01 - Mommy MOS listener opinions, post-partum depression & a brief history of hysteria   48:47 - How motherhood affects your relationship with your spouse 51:33 - Best & worst case scenarios when deciding whether to have a kid 54:05 - Wanting to be a mom VS all the anxieties 56:25 - Other ways to nurture apart from being a mother 58:10 - Naina’s small talk workshop 58:57 - Byeee Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Directed & Researched by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr

  5. Sep 16

    Table for Two | Ella & Vansh On Relationship Weight Gain

    Welcome back to Table for Two, our new MOS-coded series where we get interesting couples to sit across from each other and give you a little peek into their relationship.  This episode, our resident lovebirds Ella & Vansh are getting into the topic of relationship weight gain - the couple kilos, getting comfortable with a partner, eating to celebrate, body image, and what happens when falling in love also means embracing every version of your partner. They talk about food as a love language, how their bodies have changed over the years, how that affects their love life, and navigating attraction when neither of you looks exactly like you did when you first met. Pull up a chair. You’re gonna want to listen in.  PS: Don’t forget to like, share, comment, hype & SUBSCRIBE to this channel - pls do it cus we have a crush on getting 200k subscribers.  00:00 - Table for Two Intro 01:14 - Why do we gain weight when we get comfortable in a relationship? 04:51 - Struggling with weight as a trans woman 07:01 - Vansh’s weight struggles - how big are boys allowed to be? 11:52 - Supermodel beauty standards & insecurities 13:00 - How much of ‘losing weight’ is just about getting a partner? 17:32 - How to address a loss of connection in a relationship? 20:25 - Is Lucknow food better than Delhi food AND Mumbai food? 21:58 - Where to get the best tunday kebab in Lucknow. 23:05 - If your love was a dish, what would it be? 24:30 - The unfair hierarchy for trans women 26:24 - Do we admire our partner for the things we wish we had? 28:27 - Re-arranging your wardrobe after weight gain 29:40 - Vansh’s journey with oversized clothes 31:05 - Taking it slow & easy with weight loss 33:33 - Missing Ingredient Game 36:40 - Cheque, please! Signing off, pls subscribe! Follow Vansh and Ella on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butwhyvansh/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/elladverma/?hl=en Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Directed & Researched by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr

  6. Sep 11

    Deep Conversation with José Covaco

    Helloooo Mosquitoes, you better lock in because the internet's favourite chill guy is officially in the building. That's right the legendary José Covaco came by and got us a noise complaint from all the laughter in the studio!!! This week, Sakshi and Naina quizzed Hoezaay on being a girl dad, MTV nostalgia, what it was like to be in the middle of that era, a gardening show involving Raghu & Rajiv, and Hoezaay's long lost book on dating advice. This one's a trip so hit that play button + like, share, comment, hype & SUBSCRIBE to MOS for a lifetime's worth of good karma!! 00:00 — On public demand, José Covaco 01:06 — Bigg Boss or Alliance? 02:59 — MTV VJs reunion 04:00 — José pitches a Raghu & Rajiv gardening show 06:38 — A day in the life of an MTV VJ 08:54 — Take on comedy in India 11:12 — Pop & Flopcorn: reviewing Disclosure Day 16:20 — This one’s for the Bandra-ities 20:16 — Why does Naina answer that call? 22:22 — José brings the hot takes 25:57 — Why men click on these videos 27:19 — Men, hate comments & surviving cancel culture 32:41 — Women shop vs. men shop: the eternal debate 36:01 — The key timelines of a man’s life 40:32 — Parenting, PTA meetings & dad energy 45:01 — Ladies, we need to talk 49:50 — José & the wrong song lyrics 52:10 — Ozempic, men & spotting green flags 58:09 — Wait, are José & Ram Kapoor friends? 59:06 — José on learning from YouTube 01:03:42 — So… these girls really like men Follow José Covaco on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hoezaay/?hl=en Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Directed & Researched by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or the brand. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared by our guests. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

  7. Sep 9

    Table for Two | Ella & Vansh on Parent Wounds, Childhood Trauma & Building Love Without a Blueprint

    Welcome to the very first episode of Table for Two! This is our brand new MOS-coded series where we get interesting couples to sit across from each other and give you a little peek into their relationship. And for our first season we have our favourite internet cuties Ella and Vansh. This episode, they get into parent wounds, the parent patterns they carried into their relationship without realising it, what it means to love someone while still working through what love taught you early on, and what queer love looks like when there is no blueprint. Pull up a chair. You are going to want to eavesdrop on this table. 00:00 — The Wait Is Over: Table for Two Is Here 00:30 — How We Met: Instagram Did Its Thing 02:15 — When Mom & Dad Enter Your Love Story 03:45 — Did Our Parents Actually Believe in Romance? 05:47 — Introducing Your Partner to the Parents 08:41 — What Even Makes a Couple? 10:17 — Why Do Babies Cry at Night? We Have a Theory 12:40 — When Parents Discover Your Secret Dating Life 14:41 — How Parents Shape Our Dating Lives 18:45 — Big Gestures 22:48 — Relationship Expectations & The Trauma They Carry 26:37 — Let’s Spill Some Tea 28:44 — Meeting Ella’s Family for the First Time 30:49 — Love, Relationships & Money 32:40 — The Healing Era Follow Vansh and Ella on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butwhyvansh/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/elladverma/?hl=en Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Directed & Researched by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr

  8. Sep 4

    Are You Bad in Bed?

    Mossies, you guys did it!! You gorgeous people finally got us past tension & straight to the climax because we have hit 100k and nope, will not be shutting up about it for the next 30 business years. 100k hugs to this beautiful community ❤️ But don't worry we're not slacking just because we're the biggest podcast in the world now: Friday always comes around & so does your episode. This week the girls are going into the bedroom (metaphorically only) to open the conversation on intimacy and all the insecurities that come with it in the big 2026. With certified intimacy coordinator Naina Bhan in the house, we decoded a few stories sent in by our lovely listeners and told you exactly how insecurities can go f*ck themselves. This one's for all the girlies who keep thinking about laundry even when they're getting very down & dirty. Hit that play button (or gently tap it if you don't have a bdsm kink).See you next week same time same place (different outfits) same people!!! P.S. We are sooo down bad for Urban Company's new Salon at Home Derma Range and we need you to be too. Four facials built for four different concerns: whether it's fine lines, acne, pigmentation or sensitive skin. Go book your dermafacial on the app (after consulting with your dermat ofc) and you can thank us later. Link: https://www.urbancompany.com/journey/cart?category=salon_at_home&uc_new_flow=true 00:00 — woohoo, we hit 100K 🎉 01:28 — which MOS episode feels like a warm hug? 02:10 — sharing the stage with Rakhi Sawant 03:32 — Urban Company integration 07:33 — let’s talk intimacy & bedroom insecurities 08:19 — what do we think about intimate content online? 08:40 — meet the intimacy coach & coordinator 10:11 — Bollywood trivia 12:36 — how are we introduced to intimacy? 15:26 — beauty vs. seductive standards 19:23 — how relationship dynamics evolve 20:22 — handling rejection 22:46 — are we pro or anti hookup culture? 26:07 — audience stories get real 29:13 — decoding bedroom compatibility 34:52 — what makes a hookup worth it? 39:44 — the principles of intimacy 41:25 — our top 5 insecurities 44:10 — first date 49:17 — stop believing everything movies show us 50:03 — what keeps Naina awake? 52:13 — okay, your turn: tell us your thoughts Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Directed & Researched by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for entertaining purposes only and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or affiliated brand. We don't claim to be experts- just two people with Wi-fi and feelings. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

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Moment of Silence is a podcast co-hosted by Sakshi Shivdasani and Naina Bhan where we spill our frustrations, hot takes and grievances on topics that women have a lot to talk about.

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  • Creator
    Sakshi Shivdasani and Naina Bhan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    155
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sakshi Shivdasani and Naina Bhan
  • Show Website
    Moment of Silence

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