Ep 160: Embracing Growth and Escaping the Confinement of Familiarity ft Ashwin Gopi & Kala Gopi

What a delightful episode it was when we had the pleasure of having Kala, the mother of our unofficial cohost and beloved podcast favorite Ashwin, join us for our first mother-and-son episode. In this episode, we embarked on a journey of learning, discussing my struggles with pronunciation, and so much more. Our conversation touched upon various topics, including Kala's childhood, family history, and the universality of arranged marriages. We also explored the concept of labels like feminism and how they have evolved, acknowledging that even men who may have been excluded in the present were counted as part of the movement in the past. We delved into the vastness of caste discrimination and managed to find plenty of moments to laugh together.

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