https://www.spreaker.com/show/culture-chaosenSociety & CultureCopyright Isha Sonihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7aebbebbaebc93ce2389db4f0aa32cf4.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/culture-chaosSun, 22 Mar 2020 17:22:10 +0000Isha SoniIsha Soniishabsoni@gmail.comA true desi and a proud Mumbai girl, 5 years ago I moved out of home and have been going from one country to another and have changed more houses and cities than I can remember. This is a podcast about life abroad, trying to make sense out of...cleanepisodicIsha Soniishabsoni@gmail.comA true desi and a proud Mumbai girl, 5 years ago I moved out of home and have been going from one country to another and have changed more houses and cities than I can remember. This is a podcast about life abroad, trying to make sense out of different cultural norms and a whole new way of living. My confusions and the stories that arise from this chaos while I try to hold on to my culture, identity and life as I know it...Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/76-calm-chaos-coronaCheck out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-22:/posts/7537092Sun, 22 Mar 2020 16:23:00 +0000Isha SoniAmidst the COVID-19 chaos  I am coming to you with an update on how things have been on my side of the world and how I am learning to make the best of this gift of time that we've all been given.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I...Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening.]]>533cleanfullIsha SoniAmidst the COVID-19 chaos  I am coming to you with an update on how things have been on my side of the world and how I am learning to make the best of this gift of time that we've all been given.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/75-the-india-trip-that-broke-my-heartI am thrilled to be back! 
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-06:/posts/7523513Fri, 06 Mar 2020 02:07:05 +0000Isha SoniCulture Chaos Podcast is back and in my 75th episode, I share some stories from my recent India trip. Some bitter sweet memories and some very important realizations that made this trip an important chapter in my journey of navigating life away from...I am thrilled to be back! 
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening.]]>611cleanfullIsha SoniCulture Chaos Podcast is back and in my 75th episode, I share some stories from my recent India trip. Some bitter sweet memories and some very important realizations that made this trip an important chapter in my journey of navigating life away from home. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode that I loved creating.  I am thrilled to be back!  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/74-culture-chaos-is-backtag:audioboom.com,2020-03-05:/posts/7522440Thu, 05 Mar 2020 03:21:31 +0000Isha SoniAfter a long break, I am finally back. Please stay tuned for my episode releasing tomorrow!! 124cleanfullIsha SoniAfter a long break, I am finally back. Please stay tuned for my episode releasing tomorrow!! Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/73-whats-your-comfort-ritualCheck out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening
Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7410858-eastern-gurus-sects-in-the-west-truth-or-scam/edit)]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-22:/posts/7431305Fri, 22 Nov 2019 01:36:07 +0000Isha SoniWhether you’re trying to re-live your entire childhoods on your visits home, or you’re trying to recreate a piece of back-home in your lives abroad - we all have designed a bunch of our own comfort rituals over time. I am posting this episode right...Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening
Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7410858-eastern-gurus-sects-in-the-west-truth-or-scam/edit)]]>567cleanfullIsha SoniWhether you’re trying to re-live your entire childhoods on your visits home, or you’re trying to recreate a piece of back-home in your lives abroad - we all have designed a bunch of our own comfort rituals over time. I am posting this episode right before my flight takes off on my trip home, to MY Mumbai and share a few things that I plan to experience as a part of my comfort rituals. Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7410858-eastern-gurus-sects-in-the-west-truth-or-scam/edit)Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/72-eastern-gurus-sects-in-the-west-truthCheck out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-31:/posts/7410858Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:24:54 +0000Isha SoniSince the 1960s, we’ve seen a growing appeal for eastern culture, religious sects and gurus in the west. Is this the biggest scam to be born out of the sub-continent or is there truly an appeal for our culture in the west. If so, what is it? Check out...Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening]]>661cleanfullIsha SoniSince the 1960s, we’ve seen a growing appeal for eastern culture, religious sects and gurus in the west. Is this the biggest scam to be born out of the sub-continent or is there truly an appeal for our culture in the west. If so, what is it? Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listeningNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/71-navratri-in-the-nri-community-a-cultuCheck out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening
Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7379703-climate-change-sustainability-and-our-cultural-inheritance/edit)]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-17:/posts/7398418Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:07:52 +0000Isha SoniNavratri for the NRI community is beyond the 9 days of fasting, its beyond garba dancing or the religious celebrations. For the NRI community, Navratri events have always had a huge cultural significance and is seen as a time to get together and...Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening
Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7379703-climate-change-sustainability-and-our-cultural-inheritance/edit)]]>742cleanfullIsha SoniNavratri for the NRI community is beyond the 9 days of fasting, its beyond garba dancing or the religious celebrations. For the NRI community, Navratri events have always had a huge cultural significance and is seen as a time to get together and celebrate our roots and culture. It took me almost 8 years of attending Garba events in North America to understand the deep cultural meaning this festival held for the Indian community abroad.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7379703-climate-change-sustainability-and-our-cultural-inheritance/edit)Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/70-climate-change-sustainability-and-ourFor today's podcast, I revisit some of these memories from the past and make a case for us to bring the best of the past culture and present scientific discoveries to build a live-able future for the coming generations. 
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-26:/posts/7379703Thu, 26 Sep 2019 02:29:24 +0000Isha SoniWith the climate change and sustainable living conversation capturing the attention of the world, it is now time for each one of us to act upon it and make some adjustments to how we go about our daily lives. Surprisingly for us, the basic principals...For today's podcast, I revisit some of these memories from the past and make a case for us to bring the best of the past culture and present scientific discoveries to build a live-able future for the coming generations. 
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listening]]>579cleanfullIsha SoniWith the climate change and sustainable living conversation capturing the attention of the world, it is now time for each one of us to act upon it and make some adjustments to how we go about our daily lives. Surprisingly for us, the basic principals of sustainable living were very much a part of the lives of our parents and grand parents and we've all witnessed some of it.  For today's podcast, I revisit some of these memories from the past and make a case for us to bring the best of the past culture and present scientific discoveries to build a live-able future for the coming generations.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review. Thank you for listeningNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/69-beyond-fine-dinning-at-humble-ethnic-Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-12:/posts/7365929Thu, 12 Sep 2019 02:08:00 +0000Isha SoniFor immigrants or any one that has ever moved away from home, it is these humble ethnic hole-in-the-wall restaurants that bring them true flavors of nostalgia. From the joy of discovering these joints, to the whole cultural experience of visiting and...Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>727cleanfullIsha SoniFor immigrants or any one that has ever moved away from home, it is these humble ethnic hole-in-the-wall restaurants that bring them true flavors of nostalgia. From the joy of discovering these joints, to the whole cultural experience of visiting and dinning there, these restaurants each tell a unique story. Today's podcast, is an ode to all the home chefs, caterers and food enthusiasts who go out of their way and bring migrants a taste of their home, away from their hometowns.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/68-indian-education-system-could-be-doinCheck out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-28:/posts/7353956Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:05:02 +0000Isha SoniEven though it has been at the centre of criticism for several decades, the Indian schooling and education system has features worth appreciating. From introducing us to multiple languages at an early stage, to taking us through several memorization...Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>756cleanfullIsha SoniEven though it has been at the centre of criticism for several decades, the Indian schooling and education system has features worth appreciating. From introducing us to multiple languages at an early stage, to taking us through several memorization techniques; from innovative methods to learn math and science to developing a resilient personality - we owe a lot to our school system. In this episode, I look at some qualities of the Indian education system which may have a role to play when it comes to Indians across the globe and their success stories.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/67-brain-drain-an-indian-myth-or-realityCheck out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-15:/posts/7342713Thu, 15 Aug 2019 03:27:56 +0000Isha SoniFor a couple of decades now, brain drain has been a big concern for policy makers and trend analysts in India but how much of the argument really holds true?  For a landscape like India, is the economy really getting adversely affected by the youth...Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>754cleanfullIsha SoniFor a couple of decades now, brain drain has been a big concern for policy makers and trend analysts in India but how much of the argument really holds true?  For a landscape like India, is the economy really getting adversely affected by the youth moving out of the country? If so, than what is it about the economy that is compelling our youth to move back to the home county after getting an education and probably some work experience abroad? What's causing a reverse brain drain of sorts? For today's episode, we talk Brain Drain and look at the different conversations around it.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/66-in-a-relationship-with-an-immigrant-cCheck out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!
Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7319154-season-of-long-weekends/edit)]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-26:/posts/7326071Fri, 26 Jul 2019 02:32:18 +0000Isha SoniDoes being an immigrant control the dynamic of a relationship one is in? For this episode in the Culture Chaos letters series, I share snippets from some of the messages and letters I’ve received over the past few months. Whether it is instances from...Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!
Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7319154-season-of-long-weekends/edit)]]>660cleanfullIsha SoniDoes being an immigrant control the dynamic of a relationship one is in? For this episode in the Culture Chaos letters series, I share snippets from some of the messages and letters I’ve received over the past few months. Whether it is instances from being raised by immigrant parents or curiosities of being married to one, being in a relationship with an immigrant definitely comes with its complexities. Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening! Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7319154-season-of-long-weekends/edit)Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/65-season-of-long-weekendsCheck out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-18:/posts/7319154Thu, 18 Jul 2019 01:21:02 +0000Isha SoniJuly marks one of the biggest holidays of the year on the North American continent. What are these July long weekends all about and what do they stand for? In this podcast, I look at the 4th of July & Canada Day weekend's cultures, traditions and how...Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>692cleanfullIsha SoniJuly marks one of the biggest holidays of the year on the North American continent. What are these July long weekends all about and what do they stand for? In this podcast, I look at the 4th of July & Canada Day weekend's cultures, traditions and how they compare to the way we celebrate our national holidays back in India.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/64-has-yoga-put-india-on-the-mapCheck out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-06-26:/posts/7299785Wed, 26 Jun 2019 01:57:00 +0000Isha SoniLast week, the world celebrated International Yoga Day and it was a phenomenal moment for a lifestyle, a philosophy and an art form which has become an ambassador of Indian culture all over the world. On this week's podcast, I discuss whether Yoga has...Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>868cleanfullIsha SoniLast week, the world celebrated International Yoga Day and it was a phenomenal moment for a lifestyle, a philosophy and an art form which has become an ambassador of Indian culture all over the world. On this week's podcast, I discuss whether Yoga has put India on the map or are we slowly loosing the true essence of something so sacred to our culture due to it's misinterpretation all over the world? Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/63-whats-in-a-nameCheck out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-06-13:/posts/7287604Thu, 13 Jun 2019 03:28:23 +0000Isha SoniA desi person moving abroad and getting a new western name, used to be a fairly common practice for NRIs back in the day. A lot of us still try to use shorter more general type of names to go on the coffee cups or restaurant reservations just to keep...Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>748cleanfullIsha SoniA desi person moving abroad and getting a new western name, used to be a fairly common practice for NRIs back in the day. A lot of us still try to use shorter more general type of names to go on the coffee cups or restaurant reservations just to keep things simple. Ever wondered why this is the case? In this week’s podcast, I look into whether it is simply a western influence or are there deeper cultural reasons for desis adopting western names?  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/61-understand-your-roots-to-know-where-y
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-05-22:/posts/7267769Wed, 22 May 2019 01:07:53 +0000Isha SoniIn this month's Culture Chaos letters series - I share Hanik's story who is the 3rd generation of his NRI family. Having been away from the homeland for over a century - his family has beautifully preserved and carried forward the heritage and...
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>1006cleanfullIsha SoniIn this month's Culture Chaos letters series - I share Hanik's story who is the 3rd generation of his NRI family. Having been away from the homeland for over a century - his family has beautifully preserved and carried forward the heritage and culture. Hanik continues this quest to discover his roots and reconnect with his people back in India. In his letter, he shares some amazing moments from his India trips as an NRI and talks about the his philosophy when it comes to cultural identities.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/60-embracing-culture-one-music-raag-at-a
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-05-15:/posts/7259772Wed, 15 May 2019 01:40:00 +0000Isha SoniHow our culture and beliefs came to be embraced by the west an interesting story that has it's roots in the early 1960s. In today's episode, I explore how indian music and musicians like Pt. Ravi Shankar have played an important role in creating a...
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>466cleanfullIsha SoniHow our culture and beliefs came to be embraced by the west an interesting story that has it's roots in the early 1960s. In today's episode, I explore how indian music and musicians like Pt. Ravi Shankar have played an important role in creating a beautiful musical fusion of the eastern sounds with the western sensibilities.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/59-gun-control-why-should-desis-care
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-05-09:/posts/7255813Thu, 09 May 2019 02:26:18 +0000Isha SoniThe argument about gun control has been around for a while now but what is this whole debate about? Why is gun ownership such an important issue for a country like American and why should we care about it? Today's podcast is a little explainer of the...
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>621cleanfullIsha SoniThe argument about gun control has been around for a while now but what is this whole debate about? Why is gun ownership such an important issue for a country like American and why should we care about it? Today's podcast is a little explainer of the whole issue with gun control in this part of the world for the desi perspective.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/57-shes-my-grandma-first-culture-chaos-l
To share your stories about NRI life, dreams of moving abroad or encounters with NRIS in a culture chaos episode, write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com. You can also leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-04-24:/posts/7241666Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:28:46 +0000Isha SoniIn the first letter from the Culture Chaos letters series, we hear from Rohan who talks about his experience with his grand mother's divided attention every-time his NRI cousins visited India. First as a 9 year old child and now as an adult, Rohan...
To share your stories about NRI life, dreams of moving abroad or encounters with NRIS in a culture chaos episode, write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com. You can also leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>690cleanfullIsha SoniIn the first letter from the Culture Chaos letters series, we hear from Rohan who talks about his experience with his grand mother's divided attention every-time his NRI cousins visited India. First as a 9 year old child and now as an adult, Rohan explores some factors that are responsible for the increasing cultural divide among Indians living across different continents. To share your stories about NRI life, dreams of moving abroad or encounters with NRIS in a culture chaos episode, write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com. You can also leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/56-whats-your-chaos
You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com. Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India.  Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-04-11:/posts/7230138Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:21:22 +0000Isha SoniCulture Chaos is just over a year old and in this time, I have opened my heart out with my stories and my chaos. This journey continues being amazing and the most rewarding part has been the emails and messages from you.  This episode is dedicated to...
You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com. Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India.  Thank you for listening!]]>310cleanfullIsha SoniCulture Chaos is just over a year old and in this time, I have opened my heart out with my stories and my chaos. This journey continues being amazing and the most rewarding part has been the emails and messages from you.  This episode is dedicated to your letters and a new special segment I am introducing. We all have a story and I want to hear yours.  You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com. Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India.  Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/55-five-senses-of-nostalgia-continued
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-04-04:/posts/7222516Thu, 04 Apr 2019 03:11:56 +0000Isha SoniFrom capturing your whole life in those point and click cameras, to the joys trapped in the juicy maze of jalebi. From the smell of fresh rains transporting you to the summer holiday evenings to the dizzying comfort of a boiling pot of hot masala chai...
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>552cleanfullIsha SoniFrom capturing your whole life in those point and click cameras, to the joys trapped in the juicy maze of jalebi. From the smell of fresh rains transporting you to the summer holiday evenings to the dizzying comfort of a boiling pot of hot masala chai - Nostalgia can come in the form of thousands of memories that are carried through sensory stimulants.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/53-the-inheritance-of-a-pressure-cooker
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-03-20:/posts/7207174Wed, 20 Mar 2019 03:45:07 +0000Isha SoniPressure cookers are an inseparable part of desi households and this humble little gadget carries with it hundreds of years worth of stories which go way beyond just our culinary history. In this week's podcast, I bring some stories from my childhood,...
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>504cleanfullIsha SoniPressure cookers are an inseparable part of desi households and this humble little gadget carries with it hundreds of years worth of stories which go way beyond just our culinary history. In this week's podcast, I bring some stories from my childhood, woven together through the whistles of the good old pressure cooker.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/52-what-india-taught-me-about-being-a-de
This woman's day - my episode is a tribute to all these women thanking them for making me realize what my true potential can be as a woman of this world. 

Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-03-07:/posts/7194695Thu, 07 Mar 2019 03:40:23 +0000Isha SoniBefore all the conversations about breaking the glass ceiling and fighting for equality even came into the picture - the desi women had learned that taking control of her destiny in her own hands was the only way out. From giving her family the...
This woman's day - my episode is a tribute to all these women thanking them for making me realize what my true potential can be as a woman of this world. 

Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>609cleanfullIsha SoniBefore all the conversations about breaking the glass ceiling and fighting for equality even came into the picture - the desi women had learned that taking control of her destiny in her own hands was the only way out. From giving her family the perfect life, to contributing to the household finances - this woman did it all. There could have been no light at the end of the tunnel but she still found her way. This is the common thread in the stories of desi super heroins I saw all around me while growing up in India.  This woman's day - my episode is a tribute to all these women thanking them for making me realize what my true potential can be as a woman of this world.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/episode-51-domestication-of-violence
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-27:/posts/7186707Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:43:14 +0000Isha SoniWhile the glamour of a life abroad and a promise of stronger relationships and happier marriages holds true for most of us, there is a another harsh side of this reality for a lot of NRIs too. Contrary to popular belief, NRIs too can be victim to...
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>558cleanfullIsha SoniWhile the glamour of a life abroad and a promise of stronger relationships and happier marriages holds true for most of us, there is a another harsh side of this reality for a lot of NRIs too. Contrary to popular belief, NRIs too can be victim to domestic violence and for them -legal protection is a vague concept. This episode is an attempt to bring to light some of the more harsh realities of an immigrant and expatriate life and domestic violence is the topic of conversation.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/episode-50-paan-america-wala
In this episode, I reminisce about paan walahs or panwaris back home and share some stories of how more pan shops are opening up in the west. 

Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!

Background Music Attribution: Khaikey Pan Banaras Wala from the movie Don owned by Shemaroo. 

Dessert City by Kevin McLeod via Youtube audio Library]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-13:/posts/7173920Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:22:01 +0000Isha SoniFor some of us, nothing beats the joy of enjoying a sweet and crisp paan after dinner. The humble little paan could be nothing more than a few sweet condiments wrapped in a green leaf; but for some of us desis, this paan is a little packet of...
In this episode, I reminisce about paan walahs or panwaris back home and share some stories of how more pan shops are opening up in the west. 

Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!

Background Music Attribution: Khaikey Pan Banaras Wala from the movie Don owned by Shemaroo. 

Dessert City by Kevin McLeod via Youtube audio Library]]>628cleanfullIsha SoniFor some of us, nothing beats the joy of enjoying a sweet and crisp paan after dinner. The humble little paan could be nothing more than a few sweet condiments wrapped in a green leaf; but for some of us desis, this paan is a little packet of nostalgia and our childhood memories.  In this episode, I reminisce about paan walahs or panwaris back home and share some stories of how more pan shops are opening up in the west.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening! Background Music Attribution: Khaikey Pan Banaras Wala from the movie Don owned by Shemaroo.  Dessert City by Kevin McLeod via Youtube audio LibraryNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/episode-49-this-year-of-languages
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!

Background music attribution: Dharma Fire - Madhar - Sitar Jam by Andrea Mosca (Creative Commons License)

ASMA band via Vijay Agarwal on youtube (Creative commons License)]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-06:/posts/7165802Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:01:47 +0000Isha SoniBeing a multi-linguist isn't unusual for a lot of us desis. In this episode, I share the story of how I came to speak 4 languages other than english and how my life growing up back in India made it possible. With the UN declaring 2019 as the year of...
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!

Background music attribution: Dharma Fire - Madhar - Sitar Jam by Andrea Mosca (Creative Commons License)

ASMA band via Vijay Agarwal on youtube (Creative commons License)]]>624cleanfullIsha SoniBeing a multi-linguist isn't unusual for a lot of us desis. In this episode, I share the story of how I came to speak 4 languages other than english and how my life growing up back in India made it possible. With the UN declaring 2019 as the year of indigenous languages, I reflect upon how regional and local languages all over the globe could be under a threat of extinction and we all could do our bit in preserving these rich cultures before its too late.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening! Background music attribution: Dharma Fire - Madhar - Sitar Jam by Andrea Mosca (Creative Commons License) ASMA band via Vijay Agarwal on youtube (Creative commons License)Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/episode-48-the-economy-of-stereotypes
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-01-24:/posts/7152740Thu, 24 Jan 2019 03:52:41 +0000Isha SoniThere is a thing or two our nation knows about finding opportunities in adversity and against all odds. That is what India did with stereotypes built by the western media - whats more ? We not only found an alternate approach to tell our side of the...
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>614cleanfullIsha SoniThere is a thing or two our nation knows about finding opportunities in adversity and against all odds. That is what India did with stereotypes built by the western media - whats more ? We not only found an alternate approach to tell our side of the story and break some of those unfair stereotypes, but we also almost bank rolled our way into it. In this episode, I share some of my insights about how we have been extremely creative and rather business savvyin our quest to destroy some of these stereotypes.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/episode-47-dibbs-on-the-motherland
Whether it is the opposition to NRIs being able to cast their votes this coming election or it is questioning our ability to post a simple tweet about an event back home - the general sentiment about NRIs seems to be getting increasing bitter and restrictive. 

So in this podcast, I share a view from the other side and make an appeal about going beyond the differences to recognize the fact that we're all seeds of the same crop and no one must get to call dibbs on the motherland. 

Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-01-16:/posts/7145375Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:58:41 +0000Isha SoniWhile watching Uri this past weekend at a theater in Toronto, every NRI was in tears and the movie climax was filled with unanimous chants of Jai Hind. While films and cricket mostly dominate the expression of patriotism for those  of us living away...
Whether it is the opposition to NRIs being able to cast their votes this coming election or it is questioning our ability to post a simple tweet about an event back home - the general sentiment about NRIs seems to be getting increasing bitter and restrictive. 

So in this podcast, I share a view from the other side and make an appeal about going beyond the differences to recognize the fact that we're all seeds of the same crop and no one must get to call dibbs on the motherland. 

Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>646cleanfullIsha SoniWhile watching Uri this past weekend at a theater in Toronto, every NRI was in tears and the movie climax was filled with unanimous chants of Jai Hind. While films and cricket mostly dominate the expression of patriotism for those  of us living away from India, the boundaries of our sentiments for the homeland are not limited to that.  Whether it is the opposition to NRIs being able to cast their votes this coming election or it is questioning our ability to post a simple tweet about an event back home - the general sentiment about NRIs seems to be getting increasing bitter and restrictive.  So in this podcast, I share a view from the other side and make an appeal about going beyond the differences to recognize the fact that we're all seeds of the same crop and no one must get to call dibbs on the motherland.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/episode-46-nri-wedding-season-is-here
In this podcast, I try to look into where the thin line is between extravagance and outrageousness and how NRIs are changing the Indian wedding industry.

Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2018-12-26:/posts/7127112Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:11:53 +0000Isha SoniThis December, our country witnessed the strangest obsession with with outrageous weddings but if you're thinking that the wedding wave is finally over, think again..because the NRI wedding season is just beginning and it promises to be a bigger and a...
In this podcast, I try to look into where the thin line is between extravagance and outrageousness and how NRIs are changing the Indian wedding industry.

Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>559cleanfullIsha SoniThis December, our country witnessed the strangest obsession with with outrageous weddings but if you're thinking that the wedding wave is finally over, think again..because the NRI wedding season is just beginning and it promises to be a bigger and a gaudier circus with every passing year. In this podcast, I try to look into where the thin line is between extravagance and outrageousness and how NRIs are changing the Indian wedding industry. Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10350842/episode-45-facetime-calling
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2018-11-28:/posts/7100552Wed, 28 Nov 2018 04:19:45 +0000Isha SoniWhat would our long distance relationships with our family be without video chats? This episode is dedicated to all the apps on our phones and computers that have stayed with us throughout our NRI lives and have magically transported us back home and...
Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!]]>449cleanfullIsha SoniWhat would our long distance relationships with our family be without video chats? This episode is dedicated to all the apps on our phones and computers that have stayed with us throughout our NRI lives and have magically transported us back home and our parents and them to us with every call, just like that.  Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from India. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening!No