In this episode, Dr. Aumatma and Tanya Mitra dive deep into one of the most common sources of tension in relationships: finances. They explore how money stories, societal roles, and cultural expectations influence financial dynamics within relationships, especially in interracial partnerships. With a blend of personal anecdotes and expert insights, the hosts tackle the complexities of power dynamics, ambition, and the evolving roles of men and women when it comes to providing and nurturing. Whether you’re navigating your own financial challenges with your partner or curious about how money influences modern relationships, this episode offers real, honest, and thought-provoking conversation.

• The impact of money stories: How subconscious beliefs around finances influence relationships.
• Cultural and societal expectations: The traditional "provider" and "nurturer" roles, and how these are shifting in modern relationships.
• Financial power dynamics: Why women can struggle to fully embrace their feminine energy when there's financial stress.
• Ambition vs. contentment: How partners with differing levels of ambition can find balance in their financial lives.
• Practical financial strategies: The importance of having open conversations about money, lifestyle, and future planning.

• “Finances often bring up stuff we didn’t even know was there, but it’s always there, lurking beneath the surface.”
• “Society has conditioned us to believe certain roles when it comes to money, and we’re constantly navigating that as couples.”
• “If you're in a relationship where you're always the one driving the financial ship, resentment can easily build if it's not addressed.”
• “It's not about who pays for what—it’s about the energy behind it, and how that influences your dynamic as a couple.”
• “Whether you're providing financially or nurturing emotionally, there's always a way to strike a balance in a partnership if you're communicating openly.

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In this candid episode of Blinidan Brown Girls as we dive deep into adult friendship, especially as we navigate motherhood and the intersections of our lives. We explore the nuances of friendships that grow, change, or sometimes fade away, and how these relationships shape our journey. From the challenges of finding like-minded mom friends to understanding the dynamics of friendships that no longer serve us, we get real and raw about what it means to maintain meaningful connections in a world that’s constantly shifting…. And becoming more disconnected with each day.

Whether you're balancing relationships, dealing with life's transitions, or simply looking for a space to reflect on your own friendships, this conversation is for you. Tune in as we unpack the layers of trust, connection, and the different roles that friendships play in our lives, all while keeping it real and relatable. Don't miss out on this heartfelt discussion—hit play and let's get into it!

What we discussed:

• Cultivating Friendships in a New place
• Grieving friendships that were lost over time or distance
• A dating app for mom friends - we wish!

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Episode Summary:

In this episode, we talk about how where you grow up can change how you look and act. Can you tell where someone is from just by looking at them? We discuss how traits like hair, mannerisms, and even the energy people give off can hint at where they come from. We also explore the idea of epigenetics – how your environment affects your physical traits over time.

We touch on the differences between growing up in individualistic societies, like the U.S., and collectivist cultures, like India, and how this shapes people's confidence and behavior. The conversation also covers the unique experiences of raising mixed-race children and the importance of names, looking at how names can impact how people see and treat you.

What We Discussed:

• Can you tell if someone is from India, Africa, or elsewhere just by their appearance?
• How the environment you grow up in affects your physical traits, like hair.
• The difference between growing up in collectivist versus individualistic cultures.
• Raising mixed-race children and helping them shape their own identity.
• The importance of names and how they influence people’s perceptions.

A Few Things We Said:

• “I can almost always tell if someone’s Indian and grew up in India, just by their hair and mannerisms.”
• “We come from an individualistic society, but we’re bringing collectivist ideas from our parents. That shifts the way we show up in the world.”
• “Epigenetics is the mix of our genes and our environment, which decides how certain traits, like hair, are expressed.”
• “Raising mixed-race children, especially when they’re part Black, is a different experience from raising kids who are part White.”
• “So much of how we act is influenced by how other people see us. It's hard not to be affected by that.”

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