Can You Relate?

About Can You Relate?

We’re living in a time where modern life is moving fast, but many of us feel disconnected, even numbed out, from our bodies, our relationships, and ourselves. Desi Wisdom, is for Desis by Desis, and exists to slow things down and bring us back to a deeper sense of belonging with ourselves, our families, and our communities. On Desi Wisdom, I invite guests who carry lived wisdom especially those who can offer an Eastern spiritual perspective.

Publisher

Kavita Jhaveri

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jun 2024

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Jain Monk Shares Shocking Origin of the Word "JAIN" & The True Meaning of Moksha & Forgiveness

   Jain monk Saman Shrutpragyaji AKA Samaji breaks down why the word "Jain" and it origin, why gods don't actually give you anything, and what real forgiveness demands during Paryushan Parva.He explains:◼ Why the word "Jain" didn't exist until 200 years after Mahavir Swami◼ Why praying to a Tirthankara isn't about asking for favors◼ How faith destroys karma even when the divine "gives" you nothing◼ How the Jain time cycle predicts civilization's rise and collapse over 21,000 years◼ What moksha actually means and why no one fully attains it in this era◼ Why your spiritual progress carries into your very next birth◼ Why AI is "artificial intelligence," not "divine intelligence" — and its hidden cost◼ What Paryushan Parva and Micchami Dukkadam really ask of you◼ Why it's your ego getting hurt, not you, when forgiveness feels impossibleChapters:00:00 - Intro02:45 - Why the word "Jain" is only -------- years old07:47 - What Jains actually pray for (and why it's not favors)10:45 - Does God "give" you anything? The Jain answer21:47 - Balancing material desire and spiritual liberation26:22 - The 24 Tirthankaras and the Jain time cycle explained29:24 - Inside the 21,000-year ascending and descending eras41:10 - What moksha really means44:21 - Why he says he's only "30% enlightened"49:43 - Why your spiritual progress carries into your next birth52:13 - Why fewer people care about spirituality today52:43 - Is AI accelerating this era's spiritual decline?57:02 - Paryushan Parva: Jainism's most important 8 days58:33 - Self-forgiveness vs. asking others to forgive you59:56 - The true meaning of Micchami Dukkadam1:08:23 - The three forgivenesses that already exist within you1:21:28 - What to do when an apology doesn't erase the hurt1:26:15 - Why it's your ego getting hurt, not you1:42:20 - Forgiveness between parents and children1:53:42 - One hour a day: the spiritual math that changes everything▶️ If you liked this, watch next:▸ Kaneez Surka Gets Brutally Honest About Love, Divorce → https://youtu.be/5TiW6cjAqew▸ Meditation Expert →https://youtu.be/ElKWM8nN-Aw▸ Ayurvedic Expert → https://youtu.be/XPj2eumkDwwListen to Desi Wisdom:Youtube playlist link: @desiwisdompodcast Spotify: https://me-l.co/tcfnoi5cInstagram link : lovekavita ✉️ Email us at:If you want to suggest a guest or join as a guest:kavita@kavitajhaveri.comAbout Desi Wisdom Podcast: New episodes every Tuesday.Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and the opinions shared by the guest are his/her personal views. We do not intend to defame or harm any person, brand, product, country or profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help the audience make informed choices. The media used in this video is solely for informational purposes and belongs to its respective owners.✨ New episodes of Desi Wisdom drop every Tuesday.Subscribe if you care about wisdom that actually changes how you live.#DesiWisdom #InLaws #NikkiPatel

2. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Harvard Scientist REVEALS The Science Behind Turmeric, Cinnamon & Your Gut Microbiome

   Harvard PhD scientist Kanchan Koya explains why South Asian women hit menopause four years early, why belly fat isn't the number that matters, and how one tablespoon of everyday masala measurably lowers inflammation.She explains:◼ Why South Asian women hit menopause four years before the global average◼ The health marker that matters far more than body fat percentage◼ How "skinny fat" South Asians develop insulin resistance at healthy weights◼ What the personal fat threshold explains that "you eat too much rice" doesn't◼ Why dal and lentils are a South Asian superfood, not a carb problem◼ What one tablespoon of everyday masala does to inflammation after a single meal◼ Spice variety, microbiome diversity and why blends beat single superfoods◼ The cinnamon rule for blood sugar, and why Ceylon cinnamon matters◼ What Ayurveda's CCF tea does for digestion and metabolic fire (Agni)◼ How to make turmeric actually work, using fat and black pepperAlso covered: Kanchan Koya, Spice Spice Baby, Desi Wisdom podcast, South Asian menopause, visceral fat vs subcutaneous fat, insulin resistance in Indians, turmeric and curcumin research, Ceylon cinnamon, gut microbiome and spices, protein for vegetarians, soluble fiber and LDL cholesterol, ajwain and fenugreek, the science of tadka, Ayurveda and AgniChapters:00:00 - Intro02:26 - The Harvard Scientist Who Found Turmeric in a Cancer Screen06:55 - Why South Asian Women Hit Menopause 4 Years Earlier11:14 - Midlife Belly Fat: What's Actually Changing16:37 - Why Body Fat Percentage Is the Wrong Health Marker18:34 - The $100 Scan Every Woman Should Get Before 5021:44 - It's Not the Rice: The Personal Fat Threshold Explained25:23 - How Much Protein South Asian Women Actually Need31:57 - Protein Powder: Useful Tool or Marketing Trap36:07 - Fiber, Psyllium Husk and Oat Bran for Cholesterol39:15 - Stop Fearing Dal: Lentils Are a South Asian Superfood41:46 - From Rolling Her Eyes at Haldi Doodh to a Harvard Lab44:32 - Cinnamon for Insulin Resistance and Why Ceylon Matters49:31 - How Spice Variety Rebuilds Your Gut Microbiome52:51 - CCF Tea, Agni and the Microplastics in Your Tea Bag56:17 - Cholesterol, Ghee, Coconut Oil and the Seed Oil Myth1:06:56 - Sumac, Ajwain and Fenugreek: The Spices We Underuse1:11:29 - What Turmeric and Chili Do Inside Your Cells1:15:46 - Turmeric Supplements, Heavy Metals and Liver Safety1:17:57 - The Science of Tadka and Layering Spices1:24:55 - Three Dals and the "Lazy Lentils" Hack1:29:53 - How Plant Defense Chemicals Build Your Resilience1:33:18 - OutroFollow Kanchan Koya here:Instagram: chiefspicemamaWebsite / Spice Spice Baby: https://www.spicespicebaby.com/about/▶️ If you liked this, watch next:▸ Kaneez Surka Gets Brutally Honest About Love, Divorce → https://youtu.be/5TiW6cjAqew▸ Meditation Expert →https://youtu.be/ElKWM8nN-Aw▸ Ayurvedic Expert → https://youtu.be/XPj2eumkDwwListen to Desi Wisdom:Youtube playlist link: @desiwisdompodcast Spotify: https://me-l.co/tcfnoi5cInstagram link : lovekavita ✉️ Email us at:If you want to suggest a guest or join as a guest:kavita@kavitajhaveri.comAbout Desi Wisdom Podcast: New episodes every Tuesday.✨ New episodes of Desi Wisdom drop every Tuesday.Subscribe if you care about wisdom that actually changes how you live.#DesiWisdom #InLaws #NikkiPatel

3. 

   23 Aug 2026

   The Shocking Truth: Why Couples Must Prepare for In-Laws Before the Wedding — Or Risk Divorce

   Home Shanti founder Nikki Patel explains why in-laws are one of the top reasons Desi marriages end and why the real fix isn't boundaries, it's a family meeting your husband calls before the wedding.She explains:◼ Why in-laws are one of the top reasons Desi marriages end◼ The conversation every man should have with his parents before the wedding◼ Don't pick sides, pick what's right — the advice that shaped her marriage◼ How ghar sabha, the weekly family meeting, prevents most household conflict◼ The hidden cost of being the only emotionally responsible person at home◼ How to set a boundary with your mother-in-law without starting a war◼ Why our generation is more controlling than our parents ever wereChapters:00:00 - Intro01:51 - Meet Nikki Patel, Founder of Home Shanti03:13 - Why Divorce Is Rising in the South Asian Community05:22 - "You Belong to Them Now": What Changes for the Daughter-in-Law06:58 - We Plan the Wedding, But Nobody Teaches the Marriage08:52 - The Family Meeting Her Husband Called Before They Married11:55 - Don't Pick Sides, Pick What's Right16:19 - Walking on Eggshells in Your Own Home19:28 - How Their Conflict Conversations Are Structured24:19 - "My Husband Won't Stand Up for Me in Front of His Parents"25:42 - Ghar Sabha: The Weekly Family Meeting, Explained30:54 - Why She Still Chooses a Joint Family for Her Kids33:22 - The Emotional Bank Account and the 5:1 Ratio38:15 - The Sweets-After-School Problem40:35 - Are We More Controlling Than Our Parents Were?47:59 - When Grandparents Undo Your Parenting53:47 - The Spiritual Case for Not Giving Up on In-Laws58:36 - SAMP: The Meaning Behind Her Son's Name1:00:59 - Why "Adjusting" Isn't Losing Your Voice1:06:19 - How to Actually Run a Family Meeting1:11:28 - Why We Defend Our Parents So Hard1:21:04 - Say the Need, Not the Complaint1:24:44 - The Weekly Couple Check-In1:33:08 - The One Thing She Wants You to Remember1:34:19 - Outro▶️ If you liked this, watch next:▸ Kaneez Surka Gets Brutally Honest About Love, Divorce → https://youtu.be/5TiW6cjAqew▸ Meditation Expert →https://youtu.be/ElKWM8nN-Aw▸ Ayurvedic Expert → https://youtu.be/XPj2eumkDwwFollow Nikki Patel here:Instagram: niki.patell_Home Shanti / A Culturally Conscious Family Meeting Guide: https://homeshanti.us/Listen to Desi Wisdom:Youtube playlist link:  @desiwisdompodcast  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCfIwxGZtjIQf_jcNwalGPMg) Spotify: https://me-l.co/tcfnoi5cInstagram link : lovekavita ✉️ Email us at:If you want to suggest a guest or join as a guest:kavita@kavitajhaveri.comAbout Desi WisdomThe Desi Wisdom podcast is where ancient Indian wisdom meets the messy reality of modern Desi life — in-laws, marriage, parenting, identity and everything our families never taught us how to talk about. New episodes every Tuesday.Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and the opinions shared by the guest are his/her personal views. We do not intend to defame or harm any person, brand, product, country or profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help the audience make informed choices. The media used in this video is solely for informational purposes and belongs to its respective owners.Also covered: Nikki Patel, Home Shanti, Desi Wisdom podcast, living with in-laws, South Asian marriage problems, joint family living, ghar sabha family meeting, mother-in-law boundaries, daughter-in-law expectations, Gottman emotional bank account, A Culturally Conscious Family Meeting Guide, intergenerational Indian families, Gujarati grandparents, NRI parenting✨ New episodes of Desi Wisdom drop every Tuesday.Subscribe if you care about wisdom that actually changes how you live.#DesiWisdom #InLaws #NikkiPatel

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