Delightfully Unhinged is what happens when three women from Myanmar/Burma sit down and decide to unpack society, culture, and our own emotional damage - publicly đď¸đ
We talk about everything from gender norms and relationships to mental health and diaspora identity⌠with honesty, a lot of chaos, and just enough self-awareness to keep it together (barely).
If you like your social commentary real, reflective, and slightly unhinged - youâre in the right place.
Things Nobody Told Us About Being a Woman with Harriet, Sandi and May
Nobody hands you a manual for being a woman.
One day you're worrying about your first period, and the next you're navigating hormones, burnout, beauty standards, emotional labour, and wondering why nobody mentioned that simply existing as a woman can feel like a full-time job.
In this episode of Delightfully Unhinged, we have one of our most honest conversations yet about the realities of womanhood.
We talk about:𩸠periods, PMS, and growing up with myths instead of educationđ§ hormones and their impact on our mental healthđ aging, beauty standards, and the pressure to stay "young"đ the invisible "woman tax" and emotional labourâ¤ď¸ the power of female friendships and why women need each other
Along the way, we laugh about the questionable advice we grew up hearing, reflect on our own experiences as Burmese women living abroad, and discuss why conversations about women's health shouldn't still feel taboo.
Being a woman is beautiful.
It's also confusing, exhausting, expensive... and occasionally held together by caffeine, group chats, and sheer determination.
If you've ever thought, "Why did nobody tell me this?", this episode is for you.
6 Jun 2026
Why are female friendships so important to us? (Chosen family and sisterhood) with Harriet, Sandi and May
In this episode, we celebrate one of the most important relationships in our lives: female friendships.
What makes a healthy friendship?Why does making friends get harder as we get older?Why do female friendships often become emotional support systems, healing spaces, and chosen family?
As three women living in different countries, we reflect on the friendships that have shaped us, supported us through major life transitions, and reminded us who we are during our lowest moments.
We discuss:⢠What healthy friendships look like⢠Emotional safety, honesty, and shared values⢠Friendship breakups and growing apart⢠Loneliness, migration, and maintaining friendships across borders⢠The power of sisterhood and community
This episode is funny, heartfelt, occasionally chaotic, and ultimately a reminder that some of life's greatest loves are platonic.
Because romantic love isn't the only thing that makes life meaningful. Sometimes your girlfriends save your life. â¤ď¸
24 May 2026
Privileged vs Oppressed: Intersectional feminism explained with Harriet, Sandi and May
This week, we dive into one of the most important and honestly most misunderstood conversations around feminism: intersectional feminism.
- What does it actually mean?
- Why doesnât âone-size-fits-all feminismâ work?
- And why do race, ethnicity, migration, class, language, disability, and conflict all shape how inequality is experienced?
Through personal stories and lived experiences as Burmese women living abroad, we unpack:
⨠racism, migration & diaspora identity⨠cognitive labour and constantly explaining yourself⨠privilege and marginalization existing at the same time⨠decolonising our thinking, media & education⨠why representation matters⨠whose voices get heard and whose donât
We also discuss:â being treated differently because of passports and skin colourâ Western-centric feminism and mediaâ beauty standards and internalised biasâ feminism in Myanmar and the Spring Revolutionâ how systems shape our understanding of ourselves and others
â ď¸ Warning: This episode may cause existential reflection, sudden anger at Facebook comments, and an urge to decolonise your bookshelf immediately.
15 May 2026
Misconceptions about feminism with Harriet, Sandi and May
We dive into feminism, intersectional feminism, and the many myths that still surround the word itself - especially online. From growing up as women in Myanmar to navigating gender expectations abroad, we unpack how inequality shows up in everyday life, culture, relationships, work, and identity.
In this episode, we talk about:⨠what feminism actually means⨠why feminism is not anti-men⨠toxic masculinity and emotional repression⨠gender roles in Myanmar society⨠intersectionality, privilege, and lived experiences⨠why one-size-fits-all feminism doesnât work
We also reflect on personal stories that shaped our understanding of feminism from witnessing double standards as young girls to recognizing how systems affect everyone differently depending on gender, class, ethnicity, and social position.
This episode is thoughtful, messy, funny, emotional, and occasionally slightly feral.
â ď¸ Side effects may include:â questioning societal normsâ realizing feminism benefits everyoneâ getting irrationally angry at ânot all menâ comments
3 May 2026
Social media addiction with Harriet, Sandi and May
đď¸ Social Media Addiction - our most unhinged episode yet. We started this episode trying to talk about social media⌠and ended up unpacking algorithms, mental health, online harassment, misinformation - and our own questionable screen habits.
From the early days of Tumblr and Friendster to todayâs dopamine-driven feeds, we reflect on how social media has shifted from connection to something much more complex and sometimes, overwhelming.
We talk about:â doomscrolling and emotional burnoutâ how tech companies design platforms to keep us hookedâ the mental health impact of constant exposure to news and contentâ diaspora experiences of staying connected (and overwhelmed) at the same timeâ why going offline feels impossible⌠but necessary
Also featuring:dark humour, random spirals, and a little bit of self-exposure
â ď¸ This episode may cause sudden awareness of your screen time
26 Apr 2026
Bilingual chit chat: Belonging and loneliness when you're away from home
This oneâs a bit more of a casual, bilingual chit-chat between us đ¤
We talk about loneliness, belonging, and what it really feels like to live away from home - navigating different cultures, missing familiar things, and sometimes feeling like you donât fully belong anywhere.
Through a mix of English and Burmese, we share personal stories, little reflections, and the small ways we try to cope, reconnect, and build our own sense of community.
If youâve ever felt like you donât fully belong anywhere, this oneâs for you.
18 Apr 2026
Book discussion: Exploring "The Vegetarian" by Han Kang with Harriet, Sandi and May
In this episode, we discuss The Vegetarian by Han Kang (Nobel Literature Prize and International Booker Prize Winner) - a powerful and unsettling novel that explores bodily autonomy, societal expectations, and different forms of violence.
We reflect on how the story made us feel, unpack key themes, and share personal perspectives on conformity, silence, and the experiences of women navigating complex social norms.
â ď¸ Content note: This episode includes discussion of violence and sensitive topics. Listener discretion advised.
9 Apr 2026
Understanding generational trauma with Harriet, Sandi and May
"You can't heal what you don't recognize." ~ Sandi
In this episode of "Delightfully Unhinged," the hosts May, Sandi, and Harriet delve into the complex topic of generational trauma, sharing their personal experiences and insights. We discuss how trauma can be passed down through families and cultures, affecting individuals' behaviors and coping mechanisms. The conversation highlights the internalized nature of trauma, emphasizing that it is not just about personal experiences but also about collective societal issues, particularly in the context of our upbringing in Myanmar. We also reflect on childhoods, the parenting styles experienced, and how these have shaped adult lives, including relationships and self-perceptions.
As we explore the nuances of generational trauma, we also touch on the importance of awareness and healing. We share our strategies for processing trauma, such as therapy and open communication with family members.
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25 Mar 2026
How to building healthy relationships with Harriet, Sandi and May
We unpacked signs of healthy relationships, how emotional safety matters in relationships and reevaluating relationships in this episode.
23 Mar 2026
Breaking down patriarchy with Harriet, Sandi and May
We explore the concept of patriarchy, its definition, and its pervasive impact on society. Let's talk about how patriarchal systems create behaviors that become ingrained in culture, affecting various aspects of life, including education and social norms.
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