Chai Across Generations

Nikil and Shankar
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Chai Across Generations is a podcast featuring two friends a generation apart, Nikil and Shankar, as they explore a new topic each episode to better understand - and maybe even bridge - the gap between generations of South Asians. 

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 45: Why Saying "We're Family" At Work Limits South Asians And Reveals Two Views On Work

    We delve into the world of work, focusing on South Asian and minority professionals. We explore the often misleading corporate messaging of being a family and how it reinforces deference rather than decisiveness, mirroring cultural or familial scripts. The contrast between Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft highlights different perspectives on work and our relationship to it. We also discuss how to transition from deference to decisiveness and why embracing authenticity and agency are crucial for bridging this gap.

    25 min
  2. Episode 44: Discover "The Seven Steps to Bliss" (Shankar's New Book) in Advance Review

    May 26

    Episode 44: Discover "The Seven Steps to Bliss" (Shankar's New Book) in Advance Review

    Join us as we dive into Shankar's new book, "The Seven Steps to Bliss: A Modern Upanishad," (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/252311323-the-seven-steps-to-bliss) now available for advance review. Explore the inspiration behind the book, its unique blend of spirituality and practicality, and why it deeply resonated with Nikil. Don't miss your chance to get a free advance copy by contacting drshankar@drshankarauthor.com over the next few weeks!

    27 min
  3. Episode 43: We're Back! Why?

    May 26

    Episode 43: We're Back! Why?

    We are back after having been away from the podcast for more than two years! This episode marks the start of a new generation of conversations, building on the first. Find out why we're back, what has changed since the last episode, and how we'll explore more topics on culture and generations in this new phase of the podcast. Discover how art inspires life and fuels transformation! Plus, we share exciting news about Shankar's new book "The Seven Steps to Bliss: A Modern Upanishad". You won't want to miss it!

    19 min

  4. 01/15/2024

    Episode 42: The Legacy Of MLK, Equality, And Colorism

    In honor of MLK Day, we chat about our personal experiences of the holiday and discuss similarities and differences between the histories of African-Americans and South Asians in the US. We also talk about discrimination - especially in the form of colorism - and how it’s important to learn about the histories of other communities. 🍿 WHERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/GGzSRrTxNiY 🔗 HELPFUL RESOURCES 🌐Zinn Education Project - https://www.zinnedproject.org/ 👋🏽 CONNECT WITH US 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chaiacrossgenerations 📧 Email - chaiacrossgenerations@gmail.com 🙋🏽‍♂️WHO ARE WE? Hi! We are friends a generation apart who explore a new topic each week to better understand - and maybe even bridge - the gap between generations. We want to help people feel seen and heard in their experiences and to create greater understanding between our listeners and their loved ones. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro and personal reflections on MLK Day  08:50 Colorism 11:05 Similarities and differences in the history of black and South Asian communities in the US  15:57 Learning and listening to the histories of other communities 22:03 Closing thoughts

    23 min
  5. Episode 41: How Different Cultures And Generations See The New Year

    01/08/2024

    Episode 41: How Different Cultures And Generations See The New Year

    Happy New Year! We chat about our personal impressions of New Year, how we think about New Year’s Resolutions and goal-setting, and questions to ask other generations to better understand their hopes and goals for the year. 🍿 WHERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/LKAphYpu3X4 🔗 HELPFUL RESOURCES 🎥 How To Make 2024 The Best Year Of Your Life by Ali Abdaal - https://youtu.be/c_DOG_mXz5w?si=1L8T-vrQCGG6ydUI 👋🏽 CONNECT WITH US 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chaiacrossgenerations 📧 Email - chaiacrossgenerations@gmail.com 🙋🏽‍♂️WHO ARE WE? Hi! We are friends a generation apart who explore a new topic each week to better understand - and maybe even bridge - the gap between generations. We want to help people feel seen and heard in their experiences and to create greater understanding between our listeners and their loved ones. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro and personal impressions of New Year 08:39 New Year’s Resolutions and goal-setting 16:56 New Year’s and climate change 21:30 Questions to ask other generations about New Year 23:07 Closing thoughts

    25 min
  6. Episode 40: Our Funniest Moments In 2023

    12/29/2023

    Episode 40: Our Funniest Moments In 2023

    We recap our funniest moments from the first 39 episodes in this year-end special! From Shankar sharing hilarious stories with his daughter to Nikil playing a South Asian-inspired version of "Would You Rather?" with Mukhunth, this year had several moments that made us laugh. Thank you all for watching or listening to our show in 2023!  If you want to see more, check out the full episodes below. 🍿 WHERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/7M-_NMoJaQo 🍿 LINKS TO EPISODES MENTIONED 🎧 Episode 20: Father's Day - Father And Daughter https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-20-fathers-day-father-and-daughter/id1670792621?i=1000617507446 🎧 Episode 13: Cousins Across Continents https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-13-cousins-across-continents/id1670792621?i=1000611266783 🎧 Episode 14: Mother's Day https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-14-mothers-day/id1670792621?i=1000612125383 🎧 Episode 36: Chills, Thrills, and Immigration - A Halloween Special https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-14-mothers-day/id1670792621?i=1000612125383  👋🏽 CONNECT WITH US 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chaiacrossgenerations 📧 Email - chaiacrossgenerations@gmail.com 🙋🏽‍♂️WHO ARE WE? Hi! We are friends a generation apart who explore a new topic each week to better understand - and maybe even bridge - the gap between generations. We want to help people feel seen and heard in their experiences and to create greater understanding between our listeners and their loved ones. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:13 Shankar's funny stories with his daughter 07:07 What Nikil and his cousin find funny and confusing about one another 11:13 Stories about Nikil in conversation with his mother 15:28 A game of South Asian "Would You Rather?" with Mukhunth 22:52 Closing thoughts

    24 min
  7. Episode 39: 2023 Recap - 4 Lessons To Improve Your Mental Health And Your Chats With Your Parents And Kids

    12/22/2023

    Episode 39: 2023 Recap - 4 Lessons To Improve Your Mental Health And Your Chats With Your Parents And Kids

    We recap the four biggest lessons we learned in 2023 from our conversations on the podcast. From mental health to communicating with other generations and raising multicultural kids, this year has taught us a lot that continues to be relevant in our lives. Thank you all for watching or listening to our show in 2023!  🍿 WHERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/MFl4NKnmCyE 🍿 LINKS TO EPISODES MENTIONED  🎧 Lesson 1: Mental Health - Opportunity Or Pathology? https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-6-mental-health-opportunity-or-pathology/id1670792621?i=1000603891227 🎧 Lesson 2: Mental Health Stories That Inspire Hope And Healing https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-35-mental-health-stories-that-inspire-hope/id1670792621?i=1000631443455 🎧 Lesson 3: Communication - What's The Endgame? https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-11-communication-whats-the-endgame/id1670792621?i=1000609242977 🎧 Lesson 4: Raising Multicultural Kids And Diwali https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-37-raising-multicultural-kids-and-diwali/id1670792621?i=1000634350241 👋🏽 CONNECT WITH US 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chaiacrossgenerations 📧 Email - chaiacrossgenerations@gmail.com 🙋🏽‍♂️WHO ARE WE? Hi! We are friends a generation apart who explore a new topic each week to better understand - and maybe even bridge - the gap between generations. We want to help people feel seen and heard in their experiences and to create greater understanding between our listeners and their loved ones. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Lesson 1: A creative, new way to think about mental health 10:46 Lesson 2: Talking to family and friends about mental health  18:11 Lesson 3: Understanding what kids need in a conversation with their parents 26:14 Lesson 4: Tips for raising multicultural kids 29:28 Closing thoughts

    30 min
  8. Episode 38: 3 Things We Love And Hate About The Holidays

    12/16/2023

    Episode 38: 3 Things We Love And Hate About The Holidays

    We’re back! We share some life updates that have kept us from the podcast in recent weeks. With the holidays right around the corner, we also talk about the top 3 things we love and hate about the holidays including music, expectations, and the act of giving.   🍿 WHERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/evQ5XnrpI10 🔗 NONPROFITS MENTIONED BY PREVIOUS GUESTS 👩🏽‍💻 MannMukti - https://www.mannmukti.org/ 👩🏽‍💻 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Reserve - https://www.turpentinecreek.org/ 👩🏽‍💻 Apna Ghar - https://www.apnaghar.org/ 🎊 HOLIDAY SONGS 🎵 "White Christmas" by Otis Redding - https://youtu.be/x_k5skKLwb8?si=pY6CnOUWs6VRLFdM 🎵 "Merry Christmas, Baby" by Otis Redding - https://youtu.be/rEyV8gnC4aQ?si=6B4QIWGl9P23TUkO 👋🏽 CONNECT WITH US 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chaiacrossgenerations 📧 Email - chaiacrossgenerations@gmail.com 🙋🏽‍♂️WHO ARE WE? Hi! We are friends a generation apart who explore a new topic each week to better understand - and maybe even bridge - the gap between generations. We want to help people feel seen and heard in their experiences and to create greater understanding between our listeners and their loved ones. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Life updates 10:20 Things we like and don’t like about the holidays preview 11:25 Holiday-themed drinks and media 13:40 Giving 14:57 Early shopping prompts 16:18 Travel and bad weather 18:12 Quality time with loved ones 21:57 Good music 22:53 Societal expectations about where we should be, especially for women 25:59 Endless, smooth elevator music in stores 27:07 Generosity of spirit 28:31 Holiday get-togethers 29:23 Expectations from others on how you’re spending your time  33:00 Holiday displacement of things we like 35:34 Closing thoughts

    38 min
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Chai Across Generations is a podcast featuring two friends a generation apart, Nikil and Shankar, as they explore a new topic each episode to better understand - and maybe even bridge - the gap between generations of South Asians. 

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  • Creator
    Nikil and Shankar
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Chai Across Generations
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    Chai Across Generations