Don't Butcher It with Upasna Barath

Upasna Barath
  • 4.3 (49)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT

On this self-help podcast for creatives, writer and actress Upasna Barath shares her experiences - lessons she's learned, mistakes she's made, and moments that have impacted her most. With a no-b******t attitude and interviews with one-of-a-kind guests - artists, leaders, and game-changers - this podcast might help you find an excuse to change your life. Podcast art by Madeleine Welsch. Music by Kahlil Irfan Hanafi. 2021 Spotify Next Wave Winner.

  1. 08/09/2021

    I'm Going Through Changes (with Tanitha Pereira)

    Upasna talks to Indian Italian model, art director, stylist, and founder of the Tiramisu Party, Tanitha Pereira (she/her). Tanitha discusses her relationship with change, her schooling experience in India, her time on reality television, and more. You can follow Tanitha on Instagram, @tanitha_pereira and join the Tiramisu Party, @tiramisu.party.

    26 min

  2. 07/26/2021

    Remember Who You're Fighting For (with Mynk Richardson-Clerk)

    Upasna talks to activist, athlete, and friend Mynk Richardson-Clerk (she/her) about her kneeling during the national anthem at her lacrosse games, her experience with college activism, lessons from protesting, and more. Mynk also shares advice for fellow activists.

    38 min

  3. 07/09/2021

    To Be a Person on The Internet (with Tavi Gevinson)

    Upasna talks with writer, actress, and founder of Rookie Mag Tavi Gevinson (she/her) about her motivation behind the Life Skills by Rookie podcast, Gossip Girl and her perspective on reboots, cancel and call-out culture, her relationship with social media, and how her friendships have evolved. Tavi also shares insightful advice for writers and creatives.

    37 min

  4. 06/14/2021

    Don't Look Back (with Willis Weinstein)

    Upasna talks to Willis Weinstein (she/her), a gender fluid actor, director, and writer from Chicago, Illinois. They talk about her short film solvitur tondendo, empowering others through creating art, how they deal with self-doubt, and more. You can follow Willis on Instagram, @willisweinstein.

    29 min

  5. 06/14/2021

    You've Got No Context

    In this episode, Upasna explains context collapse and its relationship with self-diagnosing through social media.

    17 min

  6. 05/31/2021

    You're Not An Imposter! (with Kelsey J. Barnes)

    Upasna talks to Kelsey J. Barnes - longtime internet friend and music and culture writer - about imposter syndrome, the impact of romantic relationships on your sense of self, how we choose to post on social media, and stalking crushes. You can follow Kelsey on Twitter and on Instagram, @kelseyjbarnes.

    25 min

  7. 05/31/2021

    Know Your Boundaries

    Upasna talks about why boundaries are important and shares her experience with boundaries (aka not having them for most of her life).  She also gives an overview of how you can establish and maintain your boundaries. The Vice article: "Therapists and Fans are Turning Against Instagram's 'Holistic Psychologist'" by Katie Way.

    21 min

  8. 05/24/2021

    Unbury Yourself (With Jina Ballenger)

    Upasna talks to multi-hyphenate Jina Ballenger (she/her) of Chicago Hip-Hop/R&B duo ConSoul. Jina shares advice on how to let your art evolve, how to deal with failure, how to move on when you're stuck on a project, and more. You can follow Jina on Instagram (@theejinabee), check out ConSoul on your streaming platform of choice, follow ConSoul on Instagram (@consoul2), and give ConSoul a 'Like' on Facebook!

    24 min
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49 Ratings

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On this self-help podcast for creatives, writer and actress Upasna Barath shares her experiences - lessons she's learned, mistakes she's made, and moments that have impacted her most. With a no-b******t attitude and interviews with one-of-a-kind guests - artists, leaders, and game-changers - this podcast might help you find an excuse to change your life. Podcast art by Madeleine Welsch. Music by Kahlil Irfan Hanafi. 2021 Spotify Next Wave Winner.

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