Ok Mom Podcast

We’re revisiting one of our earlier episodes, where we delve into the Desi bridal industry, exploring the pressure to conform to a certain aesthetic, as well as the expectations placed on brides, their families, and vendors alike.In this episode, we unpack the realities behind the glam:• Unrealistic standards• Cultural and family pressures• The business of weddings in South Asian communities• How tradition, money, and expectations intersectLet us know your thoughts in the comments and share this with someone who needs to hear it!

If you’ve ever sat through a rishta meeting and thought “there’s no way this is real life,” this episode is for you.We’re unpacking the most unhinged, shocking, and downright hilarious things people say and do during the rishta process. From wildly inappropriate questions to surprise demands no one warned you about, we’re sharing stories that prove matchmaking is truly a contact sport.In this episode, we get into:The audacity of some rishta questions (age, weight, salary, and even vibes?)Things elders say with a straight face that leave everyone speechlessWhether you’re deep in the rishta trenches, happily married, or just here for the chaos, this one will have you cringing, laughing, and saying “omg SAME” the whole way through.Warm up your chai, mute the family group chat, and press play, because they really came for the rishta and said that.

In this episode, we dive into the wonderfully baffling world of in-laws and the things they do that are just… weird. From unsolicited “helpful” advice and strange house rules to boundary-blurring habits and traditions no one can explain. We’re sharing the moments that make you lock eyes with your partner and silently ask, “Is this normal?” Expect laughs, mild secondhand embarrassment, and the comforting reminder that if your in-laws are odd, you are definitely not alone.aughter

In this episode, we’re talking about Desi marital expectations, specifically the complicated, often unspoken dynamics between families and daughters-in-law after marriage. We unpack the problematic ways DILs are sometimes “managed,” corrected, or controlled, while also holding space for the very real pressures and emotional labour DILs carry. This isn’t about blaming, it’s about understanding, questioning tradition, and imagining healthier ways forward.0:00 INTRO3:23 Hot dogs8:54 Saba Faisal 18:23 The wedding dress debacle25:38 Sacrificial lambs39:59 Hear, Speak, See no evil51:33 Shaadis59:24 The host

Remember when we used to burn CDs, memorize phone numbers, and survive without WiFi? 😭In this episode, we’re taking a trip down millennial memory lane and talking about things we did that Gen Z would never do, and honestly, shouldn’t have had to. From chaotic tech habits to unhinged social norms, we compare notes on how fast the culture has shifted. We also get into a very Desi topic: how in our culture we rarely say “I love you”… we say other things instead. You sent in your responses, and they’re equal parts hilarious, wholesome, and painfully relatable. Get ready for nostalgia, generational chaos, and the kind of love that shows up as “Did you eat?” instead.