Better Together-A Vaisnava Family Podcast

Aksh and Gopika Sharma
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Join two 2nd generation Hare Krishnas as they share reflections on the roller coaster of family, marriage and parenthood, exploring how Bhakti philosophy informs everyday life.

  1. 07/24/2025

    Decade of Marriage-Anniversary Reflections

    Ten years, two kids, countless lessons. In this special episode, we look back on a decade of marriage—the highs, the hard parts, and the unexpected ways we've grown together. Tune in for a real, heartfelt conversation on love, faith, and our wishes for the decade ahead.

    29 min

  2. 07/06/2025

    When Our Kid Asked To Sleep In A Box

    What started as a simple bedtime request turned into one of those parenting moments that made us laugh, think, and wonder if anyone really knows what they’re doing. Join us on this episode as we share the full story—cardboard, feelings, and all—and reflecting on how something so small sparked some unexpectedly large feelings and conversations between us.

    26 min

  3. 06/15/2025

    One Father's Journey

    On this episode, Gopika interviews Aksh on his highlights, challenges and special moments as a father. We walk down memory lane, recalling Aksh's feelings when we first found out we were expecting and when he held our first child for the first time. Don't miss this personal, heartfelt episode!

    27 min

  4. 06/02/2025

    A Family Vacation of 4-We Survived It!

    Join us on a short and casual episode as we reflect on and debrief our latest vacation as a family of 4 to Orlando!

    23 min

  5. 06/01/2025

    A Family of 4 Vacation-We Survived It!

    Join us for a short, casual episode where we reflect on our recent vacation to Orlando and Sadhu Sanga, a large kirtan retreat!

    23 min

  6. 05/12/2025

    One Mother's Journey

    On this personal, heartfelt and vulnerable episode, we dive into Gopika’s experience of motherhood, detailing the overwhelming challenges and the profound joys and impact it’s had in her life.

    30 min

  7. 04/28/2025

    Child Protection in ISKCON-A Parent's Perspective

    In this episode, we honestly explore feelings surrounding child protection issues in ISKCON. We reflect on how Bhakti wisdom supports child protection and brainstorm ways we can teach body safety and abuse prevention to our children.

    28 min

  8. 04/09/2025

    Bhakti Perspectives on Career-Aksh's Story

    Aksh gets personal as he shares his messy journey of uncovering a career that aligned with his nature. We chat about the importance of working according to your unique personality in the Bhakti tradition and brainstorm ways we can support our own children in uncovering their true selves.

    30 min
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Join two 2nd generation Hare Krishnas as they share reflections on the roller coaster of family, marriage and parenthood, exploring how Bhakti philosophy informs everyday life.

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