Like Riding A Fish

We are back! Count this as a catch-up session. And let us know how you feel about this comeback! Hopefully, we'll see you twice a month. But like always...no commitment!    Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode) 

Have you ever questioned your own worth? Here's Blue Dino doing just that...   Transcription: What's my worth? And who decides it?  Does it depend on how pretty I am? Or how quickly my grey cells operate?  Does it spring from my confidence? Or the sense of style I project when I head out? Or does it come from all of it? and more? And even less.  Maybe it does come from all of it, the more and the less.  From me being intelligent in one space, and naive in another. From me being beautiful in some eyes, but forgettable in others.  From being capable, nurturing, and dependable when I step into a certain room, yet totally unreliable outside of it.  Maybe it does come from everything about me, in measures unique only to me.  But then, how can this one-off concoction, this novel blend, be accounted for?  How can any of us be tagged a worth? Maybe, just maybe, I decide my worth. and you choose yours. So no one else can do it for us.    Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode) 

This is all about Malayalam. The language of our ancestors, the language of our family, the language that's always been almost within reach. This is Red Dino's tale about her ever evolving relationship with her mother tongue.    Transcription: Enikku malayalam manssilavum, pakshe paryaam patilla. I can understand Malayalam but I can't speak it. That's one phrase out of a limited few that me and my sister know how to say in our mother tongue. Otherwise, broken sentences and a few staple words help us survive our Kerala trips. But of course, with a high literacy rate, English often comes in handy in God's Own Country. Having grown up in northern and western India and with parents, grandparents, and close relatives fluent in both Hindi and English, Malayalam wasn't a mandate in our household. Spoken by the adults and the elders for the most part, only understood by the offspring. Nevertheless, the language was almost a part of our daily, especially with grandparents around. Local news, yes, but more so regional TV shows and movies would often play in the background. Unknowingly improving our comprehension skills. And so over the years, Malayalam cinema became our gateway to the language. Although that relationship has had its ups and downs, often disrupted for years on end, we always find a way back to our roots. Mostly thanks to how magnetic we find its tonality. You see as riveting and profound as Malayalam can be, it also holds the power to be equally funny and witty. We keep getting sucked into its magic. And so, 2024 has been a homecoming of sorts. With Poacher, The Great Indian Kitchen, and now Aavesham, we are back to revelling in the language through its content. It's both a source of flashbacks and a step forward. Let's see where this journey takes us...   Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from Pixabay 

What do you do when you can't shake off the weight of all the history surrounding you? Do you give in or tether yourself stronger to the present? Listen to know what Blue Dino did when she found herself walking along a similar path of polarity...   Transcription: As I strolled on the cobblestones made in the past, taking in the sea breeze, arm lovingly entangled in my baby cousin's, the place drew me into itself. The sense of freedom was strong; even as open, clear skies, and pillars of stones, and metal bars enveloped us all, I felt as though I could take off and fly. And be happy forever. But that's the thing with bars of time; as much as you try to forget, you can't help but get trapped within the history that paints the place. And so even as I giggled with my aunt, uncle, and sisters, and discovered the architecture of what was now called a 'museum', the truth rang loud in the echo of our every step: This museum, until very recently, used to be a jail. But how can one grapple with the notion of feeling free in a place that only recently served the very opposite purpose? I didn't have an answer. So I shrugged off this reality to face another day. Just like all of us do when we walk the many paths of polarity. Tell me, which one did you walk today?   Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from Pixabay 

Did we leave behind the game of peekaboo along with our childhood? Or is there a way to reclaim them both? Here's Red Dino finding a way...   Transcription: Peekaboo. A game that's almost a rite of passage for every growing child. A game that has quite unwittingly scared and scarred a few, while arousing the best kind of curiosity and laughs in others. A game that's all about disappearing within sight. A game of man-made magic. But as we grow older, we miss spotting daily peekaboo offerings made by our surroundings: The moon behind a cloud. There and then not. A dusty book on the back row of a semi-clean shelf. Hoping to grab your attention. A building stretching itself tall to make its presence felt from behind a cluster of residential bungalows. All vying for the lake view. And even the sun, peeking from behind a dense tree canopy, trying to light up your face. As we forget to pay attention to the mischief, the playful, the marvellous wonders that the mundane has to offer, we forget to find respite in our own daily lives. But of course, not all peekaboos are friendly. There's often the dark and the damned waiting around the corner. Always peeking, ready to jump out with a boo. But fuck that. Not for this postcard, not for today. So for this moment, I'll go back to that sunny, glorious day when I saw a peekaboo event of my own. When behind stone walls, a green tree winked at me, half-hidden. Showing a glimpse, it's best, but not everything.   Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from Pixabay 

Have you ever found yourself turning around, for what, you don't even know? It's like you are answering a silent call of what was left behind. Blue Dino recalls that day in Kyoto when she experienced something similar...   Transcription: Some sights make you look back.  Of course, the obvious ones that you just can't look away from. Like the sunset gone by, or a loved one saying goodbye.  But also a few mundane ones. You know, like when you are walking along a path you have left footprints on many a time, and suddenly something pulls at your subconscious; making you turn without even knowing what you are turning around for.  And then you see it. A trace of magic captured in the nothingness. You are glad to have looked back. It doesn't matter that the moment you resume your journey ahead, it will all be lost to you once again. Because at least for that second you saw it. And sometimes, just sometimes, you think to capture that mundane. You turn around and before even realising, you take the shot. And you find a way to hold on to that magic.  So the red taxi stopping at the red light no more passes from your memory as uneventful. It stays as a reminder of an era in your life. Some sights make you look back. And then you never have to wonder why.   Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from Pixabay 

When you catch the travel bug, where do your feet, your wallet, and your dreams take you? This is Red Dino documenting her own wanderlust aspirations. Along with certain realisations that will guide her jaunts and escapades!   Transcription: "Beach or mountain?" How many times have you been asked this question? Either by a friend, a potential love match, or even a BuzzFeed quiz? I thought my answer was always true and certain. That is until very very recently. A string of trips planned and paid for by adult Red Dino brought with them an epiphany. The answer is neither. I'm a city girl through and through. Don't get me wrong, a visit to a hill station is always welcome, with the condition that the temperature is comfortable enough for this Tropic of Cancer baby. And the occasional beach holiday is grand too provided there are certain amenities and medicines handy for my rash-prone skin. But nothing makes my heart soar as much as walking down busy streets, discovering cafes and restaurants full of people and good music, shops and quirky stores with a side of thrift, and even galleries and museums filled with creations old and new. And yes, even the brazen, boisterous, and bothersome city crowd and city noise are something I welcome with wide arms, an open heart, and an all too willing wallet. You see I'm a woman of convenience and materials. I know it sounds sad and unadventurous and even mediocre to some. But when it comes to the actual act of travelling, I prefer to stay within my lane instead of going out of my way. So until affordable public transport, varied and pocket-friendly eating options, and non-activity-centric days among other things become a staple of the mountains and the beaches, I'm staying a city girl. Through and through.   Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from Pixabay 

Ever loved someone you also hated? What about a place? For Blue Dino her relationship with Delhi has always been like that. But listen to why, despite all the reservations, she keeps finding herself back there time and again…   Transcription: Delhi. Dilli. Oh, what a love-hate relationship I share with you. On one hand, you gave me my lovely childhood and quite a few of my memorable teenage years. And on the other, most things I now hate about people, I first witnessed in your belly. Perhaps that's why I never long to be one of your inhabitants, but also find myself time and again pulled in your direction. You have become that necessary evil in my life. Though, just when this toxic repulsion of mine hits its peak, you somehow show me a glimpse of that much talked about 'dil' in you. That beats loud and proud, thanks to the dilliwalas. And this was one of those moments. Strolling along your winter streets, I chanced upon a dog all snuggled up on his own personal bed, one branded with several happy Pikachus. And that right there sums it up. Nowhere else have I seen dogs so caringly warmed as in Delhi. Mattresses old and new, some from the rich, others fashioned by those less privileged; whatever it be, in winters, the Delhiites share their warmth. So I keep coming back to you. Tossing all my hate aside. For the heart that often gets lost behind the pollution, though still thumps many a beat to warm your soul.   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from Pixabay 

Our faces describe us, define us. Or so we think. Red Dino wonders if there is more to be said about (and by) our backs or if it is all a front.    Transcription: People are adept at hiding their emotions. Their faces less often poker, more likely a mask. But with all our gazes fixed on the eyes, the twitch of the brows, the movement of the lips, with our guard up against this keen and constant assessment, we all forget to look at, to train our backs.   Have you ever thought:  "Is my shoulder too stiff, can people tell I'm uncomfortable?"  "Is my spine too straight, is my pride palpable?" "Is my head lower than usual, does the curve of my neck scream my disappointment?"  I haven't. I don't. Fixing my face seems enough most of the time. But we forget, we carry our lives on our backs.  Time bends our spine; our age and baggage both weighing down our bodies. No wonder we lose a few inches if we're lucky enough to last that long.  And yet, we hide behind niceties, polite expressions pasted on permanently, sham ingrained in our DNA.  Despite all this effort, all the pain we take to hide our true selves, we forget there's more to an interaction than what's said, what's shown, what's heard.  Backs turned, we feel safe, find respite, confident that our gazillion tricks have worked. While it's the same view that proves our undoing.  At this juncture, there lay two roads ahead of us:  Either, we train our backs as we have done our faces; ready to fake at a moment's notice.  Or We train our minds and hearts to let go. We find our peace in telling our stories without filter, fear, or falsities.  And until we reach a decision, all we can do is...smile and wave.   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from Pixabay 

A day planned for trekking transforms into even more of an adventure when fleeting feelings get involved. Blue Dino recalls a recent memory of chancing upon an unlikely companion amidst the greenery of Coorg and a hundred leeches...   Transcription: A wagging tail. Check Soft, loving eyes. Check And a full set of floppy ears. Check and Check.  Against the green tapestry of Coorg, a sweet creature greeted me, all smiles and happy hops. It was immediately clear, he was loved, but wanted more of it. And who was I to deny him of all my time and attention? So as I trekked on narrow, mushy paths, this cheery companion accompanied me; all too familiar with the birds and the leaves and the leeches all around. But this company was only till a point. You see, the moment I felt the blood being sucked out of my thighs was also when I realised his hops and skips had changed directions. Now going away from me to safer grounds. I had been abandoned, just like that.  An hour, three leech attacks, and a hundred shrieks later, I finally made my way back to where we had first met.  Now greeting newly arriving trekkers, he all but ignored me. Did it hurt? Just as much as an ignored text.  Very well then. The new visitors, all adorned in shorter shorts than mine, could have all his love for now. The leeches would get them later.  Involuntarily shuddering, I walked back to the car, side-eyeing my old lover.  Though there were new recipients of his love, the markers remained the same: A wagging tail. Check Soft, loving eyes. Check And a full set of floppy ears. Check and Check.  I wondered if I showed similar markers when looking at my fleeting loves...   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from Pixabay 

Some stories, some memories, some figures are too firmly cemented in one's childhood to ever leave the scope of legendary. Resigning herself to waves of nostalgia, Red Dino recollects moments from her past that made a shoe spotting in a strange city feel like home.    Transcription: Growing up, martial arts movies were a rage in my household, thanks to my father's love for them. And as often happens, me and my sister inherited that love. Even though today I might find it difficult to come up with the names of the films we binged back then, the name Jackie Chan still evokes a sense of warmth. Nostalgia, you see, has me in its clutches. But while Chan lived in our hearts, respect was a word reserved for another martial artist. Bruce f*cking Lee. I don't remember watching many of his movies, maybe one, and then with YouTube, a couple of scenes here and there that my father would share. And though Jackie Chan CDs were a constant in my childhood home, Bruce Lee stories often accompanied any venture into the world of deadly strikes and kicks. His philosophy, his craft, his excellence, the stories about his kindness and grace, even rumours about his death, they were a tiny but memorable part of my growing-up days. And man were they legendary. So imagine my surprise and joy, when 20 years later I stumble across a pair of sneakers with his famous face, striking pose, and iconic quote. Sadly, the shoe was many a size too big and quite out of budget. But thankfully, my phone was within reach. Today, my memories of the movies I watched, the tales of Lee my father recalled from magazines decades old, and my own sense of wonderment are vague and a little hazy. But what remains is a feeling; ripe with discovery, connection, and excitement. And though I have the power of the search engine at my fingertips, I retire my mind to the feeling for once. Facts can be for another time. Being water isn't easy, but I'm trying.   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from Pixabay

Exactly one year to the date, Blue Dino, along with her sisters, had stood amazed at the sight of the shining Tokyo Sky Tree. Some moments hold your gaze for an eternity, whether it be through pictures or your dreams. Well, this one was too special for Blue Dino to not capture as a postcard as well. So here goes...   Transcription: When you have lived a perfect day with the perfect companions in a perfect city, captivating all your senses all the time, what more of the day, you would wonder, is left to cap it off. That's a question I would not have even thought to ask when my sisters and I made our way back to our rented apartment sitting on the 4th floor of an elevator-free building in Tokyo. One step after another, we climbed, lugging our heavy tummies and still heavier shopping bags; a lethal combination, that as you would expect, had rendered our wallets much too light. But the dropping yens in our bank accounts had also served as a reminder of our dwindling days as tourists in Japan, a place that had never made us feel out of place. And so as we climbed, we also reminisced about each second earned in this charming island country.  The first storey passed reminding ourselves of the bowls and bowls of heavenly ramen we had devoured. As though our sodium-puffed faces were not reminder enough. The second storey climb was dedicated to cracking up over the hungover day spent in the Hakone hot water springs, or onsen as they call it; also how now we call it. By the time the third storey came around, our bags had started slipping off our shoulders and our aching legs had begun to throb. And so we stumbled onto the last flight of stairs. And, to this view. The Tokyo Sky Tree stood tall and proud and unabashed. And we stood gaping at it. The drapings of the night sky and the flickering of the pulsing lights had transformed the view that had gone unappreciated this morning. It felt like for a moment, the tallest tree in Tokyo shone bright only for us three rambling idiots. And perhaps, just for that moment, it did.   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from Pixabay

Colours and moments have one thing in common, people perceive them in their unique way. This is Red Dino's tale of a moment filled with colours. What's yours?   Transcription: Blue, green, white,...light. Framing it all, orange. Sometimes a split second is all you need. Walking, talking, you gaze upwards and, lo and behold, a moment. You capture a snippet of the present within the bounds of some quaint yesteryear magic. A passing cloud, fluttering leaves, warmth of the sun, today's sky...all enclosed within the context of the past. Can it be called a reverse time capsule? Where a transient slice of today is extracted and placed inside the protection of the steadfast, revered monument from days gone by. Does the orange blaze bright to share its spotlight with the spirit of the now? Does that make this specific feel of the blue, green, and white worthy of being remembered? A tiny portal. A window. A peek into the never-ending. All thanks to a glance. All thanks to being present in the presence of the past. What magical moment will another gaze bring? It's worth looking around just for that possibility.   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from https://quicksounds.com

Yes, we are back after 2 months but dare we say this one is a banger?! A long-awaited episode finally drops with two of our closest friends - Sunflower and Purple Bunny! From first impressions to when three became four, this episode is a peek into our hearts, our friendship, and of course, our story of a lifetime to come!    Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

TW: Reproduction Troubles & Challenges Recent conversations with family and friends prompted this rant where we talk about societal expectations, the myriad of options available to bring kids both the into world and one's life, and what this immensity of information and options means in terms of opportunities as well as pressures.    Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Is there something universal about what women experience all around the world? That's the question we set out to answer in this episode while uncovering a few of our own encounters as women in the dating world, in the workplace, and in society in general.    Timestamp: Intro: 1:00 - 4:17 The Roots: 4:17 - 24:54 Of The Pop: 24:54 - END   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Links to articles & studies referenced: https://time.com/5795626/what-womanhood-means/ https://time.com/5793540/simone-de-beauvoir-100-women-of-the-year/ https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1035&context=philosophy_theses https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/sep/07/judith-butler-interview-gender https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/04/06/business/superintendent-ladies-email-microaggression-experts/   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Segment Break Background Music adapted from Early Riser by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Attribution 3.0 International License (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0))

For a human being, loneliness is not a question of if but when. As sad as it sounds, facing feelings of isolation doesn't have to be all that bleak! Listen to this episode to find out all about how and why loneliness has come to be a mandatory yet self-imposed experience in every person's life. And what we all can do to navigate the lonely moments a little better!    Timestamp: Intro: 1:00 - 4:30 The Roots: 4:30 - 16:30 Local, Global: 16:30 - 31:45 In The Lab: 31:45 - 52:15 Of The Pop: 52:15 - 1:09:00 Coming Ashore: 1:09:00 - END   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Links to articles & studies referenced: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/04/06/the-history-of-loneliness https://socialself.com/loneliness-statistics/ https://www.dailypioneer.com/2022/sunday-edition/loneliness--a-silent-killer.html https://www.elitedaily.com/life/science-solitude-loneliness-choice/865287 https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/humans-evolved-to-be-lonely https://bigthink.com/hard-science/you-might-be-a-neanderthal-if/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/twin-dilemmas/202110/why-loneliness-can-be-more-painful-twins https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/twin-dilemmas/202207/can-you-overcome-twin-loneliness   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Segment Break Background Music adapted from Early Riser by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Attribution 3.0 International License (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)). 

In our first episode of 2023, we thought what better way to start the year than by covering our top 23 quotes from the 23 books that we read over the last year! Of course, as always, we derail into what these quotes mean to us, represent to us, and even make us think of! We hope there are learnings even you can take from them. And don't worry, this is a spoiler-free episode. So listen!!   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Happy holidays everyone! This episode is all about spreading some holiday cheer, looking back at the year that 2022 has been, and manifesting great things for 2023. We hope your year-end is fantastic and full of everything you want and wish for! See you next year with some amazing new waves!    Timestamp: Intro: 00:00 - 01:22 Holiday Cheer: 01:22 - 09:03 Highs and Lows of '22: 09:03 - 14:03 Word for '22 and '23: 14:03 - END   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Intro Music by Dmitry Taras from Pixabay Segment Break Music and Background Music by chillmore from Pixabay Ending Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay

Is coming of age a singular event of great significance, or is it an elaborate lie? This month, we dissected this very question. And boy did we come up with some answers; all backed by research and personal experience!  Listen to this episode and maybe find some solace about 'adulting' in today's world!  P.S. When do you think you came of age?    Timestamp: Intro: 01.01 - 03:25 The Roots: 03:25 - 13:05 Local, Global: 13:05 - 24:15 In The Lab: 24:15 - 42:05 Coming Up For Air: 42:05 - 43:30 Of The Pop: 43:30 - 1:07:33 Coming Ashore: 1:07:33 - END   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Links to articles & studies referenced: http://kolibri.teacherinabox.org.au/modules/en-boundless/www.boundless.com/sociology/definition/coming-of-age/ https://miyazakiajet.org/2015/01/20/history-of-japan-the-origins-of-coming-of-age-day https://aeon.co/essays/why-the-coming-of-age-narrative-is-a-conformist-lie https://stanforddaily.com/2019/09/23/a-coming-of-age-for-all-ages https://literacle.com/literary-themes-coming-of-age https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/13-amazing-coming-of-age-traditions-from-around-th   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Segment Break Background Music adapted from Early Riser by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Attribution 3.0 International License (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)). 

Is romance eternal, universal, and a real experience? Or is it simply a human construct...totally made up? This month, we dive into the waves of romantic love, dissecting it from all angles, just to answer this question!  Listen to get a better idea of love and all things romantic!   Timestamp: Intro: 01:01 - 03:55 The Roots: 03:55 - 18:50 Local, Global: 18:50 - 31:34 In The Lab: 31:34 - 44:50 Coming Up For Air: 44:50 - 47:58 Of The Pop: 47:58 - 1:13:13 Coming Ashore: 1:13:13 - END   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Links to articles & studies referenced: https://www.britannica.com/story/the-origin-and-evolution-oflove  https://www.theschooloflife.com/article/a-short-history-of-love/ https://markmanson.net/romantic-love https://www.thelist.com/62575/dating-changed-last-100-years/ https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/history-romance#:~:text=The%20giving%20and%20receiving%20of,based%20on%20their%20romantic%20attachments https://iep.utm.edu/love/  https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-love-we-experience-2303200 https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1135&context=orpc https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257549317_The_Social_Construction_of_Love_Through_Intergenerational_Processes/link/546e13900cf2b5fc17603a61/download https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/02/scientists-find-a-few-surprises-in-their-study-of-love/ https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/style/modern-love-to-fall-in-love-with-anyone-do-this.html  https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html  https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/raanjhanaa-about-love-romance-says-director-633110 https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-how-i-treat-love-in-raanjhanaa-is-up-to-me-not-shobhaa-de/20130704.htm   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Segment Break Background Music adapted from Early Riser by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Attribution 3.0 International License (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)).   

As we step into a new phase of Like Riding A Fish, we thought it best to give you all a preview of what our monthly episodes will look like. Listen to know what's to come! Hope you're as excited as us for this new beginning, because we can't wait!   P.S. We reveal the first wave's topic in this intro episode!    Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Drumroll sound effect from https://mixkit.co/free-sound-effects https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The end of the chapters is finally here! And to wrap this phase of Like Riding A Fish, we went back in time and took some pointers from our past selves! This episode is an ode to the last 2.5+ years and a look at how we have changed or remained the same! So hear us answer the three questions we started this podcast with. And until the next phase, byeee!    Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Most times, ends don't come with a warning or a loud sign, they usually come as soft whispers or crashing bangs, unexpected and committed. In our case, it was a resounding epiphany vocalised by RD and validated by BD. But not all endings are The End. Some are the start of a new paragraph, chapter, or an altogether new book. Stay tuned and thanks for helping us make it till here!   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ever felt like every passing day was the exact copy of the one before? Having set routines can sometimes do that to you. In this episode we dissect our love-hate relationship with routines. And also talk about how similar days can somehow add up to a drastically different future!   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

And we're back after a month but what seems like an eternity! Sorry for being gone but we were busy chasing one of our dreams! In this episode, we talk about some incidents and things that inspire and motivate us to keep following our dream of writing. From a friend's voice note to watching a show! Check it out and let us know what are some of your dreams and how you go chasing after them!    Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We are back with Butter Nan this week to talk about all things Empathy! Are we all rare empaths or have we learned the skill of empathy? Does being empathetic come with its own challenges? What are some key reminders that are necessary to remember when practicing empathy? We try to answer all these questions and more! Go listen!   Follow Butter Nan on Instagram: @visualsxverses   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

You know you're lucky in life when you have friends like family! This episode is just us gushing about a 9-day fun trip we had (at home) with our two amazingly brilliant friends. And while we gush, we also talk about some lessons that we learned during this fest of a get-together. Listen to us rave and do share your friendship stories with us!    Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Taking forward our discussion from the last episode, we talk about how our relationship with Money has evolved as we started earning! From a prediction of an astrologer to the guilt of overspending, we discuss it all! Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

One shopping trip led to a bucketload of guilt, stress, as well as this episode! Like always, introspection and conversation can bring a lot of clarity to our lives. And this time, we experienced it first hand as we sat down to discuss how our childhood experiences came to shape our relationship with money! Listen now and let us know what you think!   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

After what seemed like ages, we reunited with the chicks of the Chick-Lit Podcast, Karyn and Aubree, to discuss all things Delhi Belly! Were we proud of introducing them to their first-ever Indian film? Yes!!! Check out the episode to discover how we all became the Queens of Delhi Belly!   Our episode on Chick-Lit Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BpcXiNrEQogWLxVLLAq0y    Find The Chicks here: Website: https://linktr.ee/chicklit Instagram/Twitter: @chicklitpod   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Growing up, 'shy' was THE word that came to people's minds when meeting us for the first time. And as years went by, it changed in some situations and not at all in others. But safe to say, we've evolved over time and so has our relationship with the word itself! Check out this episode for some tips to break free from the mould of shyness!   Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode we sit down to discuss a new ‘post-midnight thought' and it takes us to conversations we never thought we would end up at. Check it out!  Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The last month has been a super busy one for us. But it also brought along some weird and unexpected experiences which ignited this discussion revolving around male privilege, entitlement and what cis men can be cognizant of and learn, to do better by women and the world.  P.S.: Men beware, we've not been easy!   Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Kickstarting the new century of the podcast, we decided to ask each other some burning questions that don't tend to come up in our usual off-podcast conversations. And many revelations were made!  Check it out to get a deep insight into who we are and what we think about a whole lot of things under the sun.   Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

It took us a while, but we're so so happy that we're finally here! This episode is dedicated to all the wonderful listeners who have kept us going, inspired us with their conversations, and made our hearts burst with joy! Thank you so much for coming with us on this journey and we hope to do better for you as we continue Like Riding A Fish! Special thanks to Orange Dino, Gautam, Hermes & Theron from The Scuttlebutt Podcast, The Reluctant Rebel, and Black Dino for sending in your responses to our narcissistic questions and making this episode ultra special! You made this one!  And an extra thanks to our friends and family who without judgment and with pure love have rooted for us behind the scenes, you guys are our rock and do rock! :p Thanks again to all those listening. Like The Terminator, we'll be back!    Episodes mentioned: Insecure Me: https://tinyurl.com/LRAF-Ch88 Creativity, Hobbies, And Ego: https://tinyurl.com/LRAF-TheScuttButtPod What A Pretty Afternoon: https://tinyurl.com/LRAF-BlackDino Rebels With A Cause: https://tinyurl.com/LRAF-TheReluctantRebel  Quarter Life Crisis: https://tinyurl.com/LRAF-OrangeDino   Check out Gautam's fantastic art! We're fawning over here!  https://www.instagram.com/_thenameis.gautam_/   Highly recommend The Scuttlebutt Podcast! Catch them here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scuttbuttpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scuttbuttpod   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

TW: We talk about the loss of loved ones and grief.  Every felt judged for the way you grieve? The way you cry or don't cry when you lose someone, or how you choose to cope with loss? Ever realised you were in denial about that loss? We discuss all this and more in this episode; check it out!   How you can contribute to Chapter 100: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaY9HZBvb-P/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet    Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Consider this episode a sort of rant. And if not, just us trying to figure out how, in general, lives come to be greatly influenced by and dependant on two unique types of numbers: age and money. We break down our thinking as well as the weightage people around us give to the number game. But in the end, consider it a conversational rant. Let us know what you think!  How you can contribute to Chapter 100: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaY9HZBvb-P/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet    Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We just made a move out of our parent's house to a place where we now live with our four fur babies! And it's a lot! But it also gave us a chance to reminisce about all of our past ‘living situations'! Hear us out!  How you can contribute to Chapter 100: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaY9HZBvb-P/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet    #StandWithUkraine: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict/    Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

How many times as a child have you sat and wondered what you will look like, speak like, be like 10,15, 20 years down the line? Well, we've done that countless times and that habit has passed on to our adult selves. We still have moments where we wonder about who we will be in the future and even who we are in the present. All this introspection does come with its own fun though, it's not all drab as it sounds! Listen to this episode to hear what we have to say and tell us if you relate! Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ever wondered where, when, and how to draw the line? Both in personal relationships as well as at the workplace? Well, we've got you! As two souls who have gone from 0 to 80 at setting boundaries over the last few years, we have a few tips that can help!   Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Have you ever thought about the power 'Decisions' hold over the course of your life? Something you decided in a moment could change your life forever, or not at all! This week, we sat down to talk about some of our more recent decisions and their implications, as well as what we are like as decision-makers!   Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Looking back at 2021, it leaves us with mixed feelings. There was a lot of sadness, confusion, and anger that we all experienced in the wake of the devastations that happened all over the world. But there were also moments of joy, togetherness, and a semblance of normalcy. In this episode, we focus on the positives and manifest the same for 2022. Have a listen!  Oh, and we wish you a Happy New Year!    Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

As twin sisters, we have never known any other reality than being twins. But, we know to outsiders, our relationship can seem quite absurd. So, in this episode, we did some research and clubbed it with our personal experiences to talk about all things good, bad, and ugly that come with being twins!   Resources: https://tinyurl.com/LRAF-Ch92L1 https://tinyurl.com/LRAF-Ch92L2   Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Don't be fooled by the title, this episode is not about our relationship statuses but rather about the status and priority society dictates some relationships must be given and not the others. From priorities after marriage to significance of blood relationships, we talk about it all. Check it out!  Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

TW: Domestic violence When did matters get so bad that wives started justifying husbands beating them up? That's the statistic we tackle in this week's episode. Resource: https://tinyurl.com/LRAF-Ch90 Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

As quitters, we might seem to be biased in our opinion, but hear us out! Quitting is an art in itself, you need to be a master of timing, have an impeccable understanding of self, and be a visionary to truly excel at it! So, before diving deep into the 'to quit or not quit' debate with yourself, do give this episode a chance, we might just be of help! :p   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week we made a special announcement, and though it spells exciting times, it also brought out our insecurities. And what better way to work through it than to talk it out on a public podcast!? So here you go! Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

When a recent scandal broke out concerning a rising star in the Korean entertainment industry, we got wondering about how beauty bias and some others affect our perception and treatment of those considered conventionally attractive and how that can impact not only victims but also society as a whole. Hear what we have got to say!  Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On the coming occasion of Halloween, we decided to discuss our relationship with all things scary! Check out to see if the goosebumps we get are legit or based on plain old paranoia. Resource: https://tinyurl.com/LRAF-Ch86 Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

At some point in our lives, we all must have painted a picture of what a "perfect" life would look like. While it can be a great motivator, we believe there are some real perils that come with it. Listen to the episode to hear our thoughts! Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)