Three Decades Dastaan

Shanzey Bucha & Vaishnavi Sayal
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Two women. Two countries. Three decades of stories. Raised in India and Pakistan and now living in the UK, Three Decades Dastaan is a podcast where friendship meets reflection. As they turn 30, they look back on the first three decades of life across cultures, borders, and identities, while also navigating what the future might hold. Through honest conversations, they explore growing up desi, migration, belonging, growth, and becoming. Email us with questions on threedecadesdastaan@outlook.com

Episodes

  1. Ep08 - The breakups we don't talk about..

    2D AGO

    Ep08 - The breakups we don't talk about..

    In this episode, the hosts talk openly about friendship breakups and why they’re often not taken as seriously as romantic ones. Drawing from their own experiences, they explore how friendship endings can hurt, linger, and reshape you in ways people don’t always acknowledge.

    54 min
  2. Ep07 - More than just a hobby.. with Vaishnavi

    FEB 3

    Ep07 - More than just a hobby.. with Vaishnavi

    This episode is all about Vaishnavi’s love for dance and why it means so much more than a hobby. From how it started to what keeps her coming back, the hosts unpack her journey with movement, expression, and self-connection. An honest chat about passion, identity, and doing something just because it feels right.

    40 min
  3. Ep06 - Loving the body we were taught to judge..

    JAN 20

    Ep06 - Loving the body we were taught to judge..

    Today's episode is on where the hosts have a sit down to talk about bodies - the ones they learned to judge, control, and apologise for, and the ones they’re still learning to care for. They reflect on the comments they heard growing up, how culture and expectations shaped their self-image, and how their relationship with their bodies has shifted over time. A gentle and honest conversation about unlearning, acceptance, and being kinder to themselves.

    1h 3m
  4. Ep05 - So… why are we so into true crime?

    JAN 13

    Ep05 - So… why are we so into true crime?

    Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of murder, suicide, and death. Why do so many women love true crime and is it weird that we do? In this episode, the hosts get into their true crime obsession, from the cases that completely pulled them in to the ones they still think about long after the episode ends. They talk about what draws women to this genre in the first place, whether it’s curiosity, empathy, fear, or a need to understand how things go wrong and where the line between awareness and overconsumption starts to blur. A thoughtful but relaxed conversation for anyone who loves true crime or has questions about why it’s so hard to stop listening.

    1h 8m
  5. Ep04 - 2026 New Year, new resolutions?..

    JAN 6

    Ep04 - 2026 New Year, new resolutions?..

    In this episode, the hosts talk about how their feelings around New Year’s resolutions have changed over the years. They unpack the pressure resolutions can create, why they often feel overwhelming, and how expectations can quietly turn into self-judgment. The conversation focuses on self-compassion, realistic goal-setting, and finding a softer way to approach the new year.

    36 min
  6. Intro to the Three Decades Dastaan Podcast

    JAN 4

    Intro to the Three Decades Dastaan Podcast

    An introduction to Three Decades Dastaan and the hosts behind the podcast. Get to know who they are, why they started this podcast and what to expect as you join them for a conversation - don't forget to bring your cup of chai!

    2 min
  7. Ep03 - Friendships & Community

    JAN 2

    Ep03 - Friendships & Community

    A reflection on building community in the UK and making friends as adults, how friendships shift after your twenties, and how growing into yourself changes who you connect with. This episode explores belonging, effort, and finding your people in a new place.

    56 min
  8. Ep02 - Talking health and hormones

    JAN 2

    Ep02 - Talking health and hormones

    An honest conversation about women’s health, from PCOS and fertility to egg freezing and reproductive choices. In this episode, the hosts reflect on what they’ve learned, what they’re still navigating, and why these conversations matter, especially as they step into their thirties.

    1h 15m
  9. Ep01 - Looking back at our 20s

    JAN 2

    Ep01 - Looking back at our 20s

    Before stepping into the future, we take a moment to look back. In our first episode, we reflect on our twenties - the decade that shaped our identities, friendships, and sense of self. Through an honest conversation about growth, mistakes, and lessons learned, we share what we’re carrying forward into our thirties.

    47 min

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Two women. Two countries. Three decades of stories. Raised in India and Pakistan and now living in the UK, Three Decades Dastaan is a podcast where friendship meets reflection. As they turn 30, they look back on the first three decades of life across cultures, borders, and identities, while also navigating what the future might hold. Through honest conversations, they explore growing up desi, migration, belonging, growth, and becoming. Email us with questions on threedecadesdastaan@outlook.com

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  • Creator
    Shanzey Bucha & Vaishnavi Sayal
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Shanzey Bucha & Vaishnavi Sayal