Women are raised to chase love, but is the world ready to give them the love they deserve?

Meanwhile, men are out here with zero training on how to connect—so how do they even start bridging that gap?

And let’s talk about dating apps—designed to keep you scrolling, not necessarily matching. How do you survive the chaos without losing your sanity?

Oh, and did you know in South Korea, people are investing in emotional intelligence courses?

This episode spills all the tea: from how Evolutionary Psychology explains modern dating to Gottman’s four relationship red flags and how emotional smarts can change the game. Don’t miss it!

Chapters:

1:23 : Evolutionary Psychology and Modern Dating Dynamics

3:48: Gender Expectations and Emotional Labour

8:05: Why it's so hard for women

11:04: Why it's so hard for men

13:55: The Dating App Tragedy

18:25: Emotional Intelligence Investments and other Practical Solutions

21:11: Attachment Styles

27:14: Creating a Culture of Love

Uncertainty stresses your brain out more than bad news. Wild, right? Instead of trying to fix it, what if we embraced it—like the Japanese concept of mujo, which sees impermanence as a natural part of life. Now, what if I told you that practicing patience through this lens isn’t about passively waiting—it’s about actively learning to navigate the chaos of the 'maybe'?

In this episode, we’re unpacking how to make this mindset shift work for you, with personal stories, research-backed insights, and practical tools to help you thrive in life’s uncertain moments. Stick around—this could change the way you see the unknown.

Chapters

00:47 Why the Brain Hates Uncertainty

05:43 Strategies to deal with Uncertainty

05:59 Practising Grounding

09:44 Patience Doesn't Mean Waiting

11:34 How Gratitude Helps

12:02 Research: Brain is more stressed by Uncertainty than known negative outcomes

13:56 Cultural Perspectives on Uncertainty

15:14 Journaling Exercise

Do you have a healthy relationship with money? How can you use money to make you happy?

In this episode, Ria Gupta explores the complex relationship between money and happiness, discussing how money can enhance well-being up to a certain point, the importance of defining personal happiness, and the societal implications of financial independence, particularly for women. She emphasizes the need for financial literacy and intentional spending to cultivate a fulfilling life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Happiness Debate

01:53 The Science of Money and Happiness

04:19 How Money Adds To Happiness

05:43 Defining Happiness

07:35 Where Money Falls Short

10:08 New Chapter

13:48 Making Money Last: Financial Literacy and Budgeting

17:30 Conclusion: Balance in Money and Happiness