<b>Love Matters</b> <b>– India's #1 podcast on love, sex, and relationships</b><br /><br />Dating, desire, identity, marriage – nothing’s off-limits. Hosted by Leeza Mangaldas, India’s boldest voice on pleasure and relationships, <i>Love Matters</i> dives into the stuff we all think about but rarely say out loud. Honest convos. No shame. Just real stories about love and sexuality in today’s India. <br /><br />New episodes every two weeks! Got a story, question, or feedback? Reach us at <b>lovematters@dw.com</b><br /><br />A co-production by <b>The Indian Express</b> & <b>DW</b>.
Love Matters With Leeza Mangaldas
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<b>Love Matters</b> <b>– India's #1 podcast on love, sex, and relationships</b><br /><br />Dating, desire, identity, marriage – nothing’s off-limits. Hosted by Leeza Mangaldas, India’s boldest voice on pleasure and relationships, <i>Love Matters</i> dives into the stuff we all think about but rarely say out loud. Honest convos. No shame. Just real stories about love and sexuality in today’s India. <br /><br />New episodes every two weeks! Got a story, question, or feedback? Reach us at <b>lovematters@dw.com</b><br /><br />A co-production by <b>The Indian Express</b> & <b>DW</b>.
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Recent Episodes
February 7, 2026
How Religion Shapes Love and Relationships | Alina Gufran on Love Matters
What happens when love crosses religious lines? In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas speaks with writer Alina Gufran, author of No Place to Call My Own, about growing up in a Hindu–Muslim household, navigating identity, and dismantling stereotypes around interfaith love. How does faith influence who we choose to love? What do identity, belonging, and family expectations mean in modern relationships? And can love bridge cultural and religious differences? Tune in for a candid conversation on love, faith and dating in contemporary India. And share your thoughts in the comments — we’d love to hear your experiences.<br /><br />Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=en</a><br /><br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_BANQfJbw0lPAGHtAeX5nw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_BANQfJbw0lPAGHtAeX5nw</a><br /><br />CREDITS:<br /><br />Produced by:<br />Patricia Szilagyi (DW)<br />Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)<br />Charulata Biswas (IE)<br /><br />Researcher and Editor<br />Sana Rizvi (DW)<br /><br />Video Editor:<br />Meetesh Dixit (IE)<br /><br />Project Manager:<br />Patricia Szilagyi (DW)<br /><br />Executive Producer:<br />Melanie von Marschalck (DW)<br />Anant Nath Sharma (IE)<br /><br />Editorial Support:<br />Shashank Bhargava (IE)<br />Prerana Deshpande (DW)<br /><br />Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.<br /><br />Learn more about DW:<br />https://www.dw.com<br />
January 24, 2026
Being a Single Woman in Your 30s | Sharanya Iyer on Love Matters
What happens when you stop looking for someone to complete you and start embracing the idea of being whole on your own? In this episode of Love Matters, host Leeza Mangaldas sits down with globetrotting diver and travel content creator Sharanya Iyer. From quitting a stable 9-to-5 at 27 to navigating life as a single Indian woman in her 30s, Sharanya speaks candidly about dealing with societal pressure, busting myths about marriage and motherhood, and finding joy in independence and solo travel. Tune in for insights on self-love, financial freedom, and why singlehood can be a choice—not a compromise. Plus, find out where Sharanya thinks the sexiest men live!<br /><br />Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/?hl=en</a><br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_BANQfJbw0lPAGHtAeX5nw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_BANQfJbw0lPAGHtAeX5nw</a><br /><br />Sharanya Iyer’s Socials:<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.spreaker.comhttps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">:https://www.instagram.com/trulynomadly/?hl=en</a><br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TrulyNomadly/about" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/TrulyNomadly/about</a><br /><br />CREDITS:<br /><br />Produced by:<br />Patricia Szilagyi (DW)<br />Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)<br />Charulata Biswas (IE)<br /><br />Researcher & Editor<br />Sana Rizvi (DW)<br /><br />Video Editor:<br />Meetesh Dixit (IE)<br /><br />Project Manager:<br />Patricia Szilagyi (DW)<br /><br />Executive Producer:<br />Melanie von Marschalck (DW)<br />Anant Nath Sharma (IE)<br /><br />Editorial Support:<br />Shashank Bhargava (IE)<br />Prerana Deshpande (DW)<br /><br />Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.Learn more about DW:https://www.dw.com
January 10, 2026
Are Adult Friendships Falling Apart? Priyanka Paul on Connection & Loneliness
Are we really more connected—or lonelier than ever? And have we all forgotten how tob e good friends? In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas sits down with artist, illustrator, and feminist thinker Priyanka Paul for an unfiltered conversation about the friendship crisis of our times. From ghosting and “polite friendships” to the impact of social media and doomscrolling, they explore why adult friendships feel harder, and what it takes to nurture real connection. Tune in and join the conversation about why friendships matter more than ever.<br /><br />Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: / leezamangaldas <br /><br />YouTube: / @leezamangaldas1 <br /><br />Priyanka Paul’s Socials:<br />Instagram<br />https://priyankapaul.art/<br /><br />CREDITS:<br /><br />Produced by:<br />Patricia Szilagyi (DW)<br />Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)<br />Charulata Biswas (IE)<br /><br />Researcher & Editor<br />Sana Rizvi (DW)<br /><br />Video Editor:<br />Meetesh Dixit (IE)<br /><br />Project Manager:<br />Patricia Szilagyi (DW)<br />Executive Producer:<br />Melanie von Marschalck (DW)<br />Anant Nath Sharma (IE)<br /><br />Editorial Support:<br />Shashank Bhargava (IE)<br />Prerana Deshpande (DW)<br /><br />Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.<br /><br />Learn more about DW:<br /><br />https://www.dw.com
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