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Love-ly

Love-ly

By: Immigrantly Media
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 What happens when cultural traditions collide with the whirlwind of modern dating? Welcome to Love-ly, the podcast where our host (@whatthemehak) explores the beautifully messy, deeply personal stories of love, identity, and connection. From first and second-generation immigrants balancing family expectations to Gen Z navigating dating apps and “situationships,” Love-ly dives into the heart of what it means to love in today’s tech-driven world. Every Friday, tune in for heartfelt conversations that remind us of one universal truth: no matter where you’re from or what your relationship status is, everyone has a lovely story worth telling. Hosted by: Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok Producer: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Love-ly Theme Music: Lou Raskin | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on ApplePodcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Don’t forget to subscribe! Follow us on IG @immigrantlypods Twitter @Immigrantly_pod TikTok @Immigrantly Subscribe to our Patreon Love-ly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, please email at info@immigrantlypod.com Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Should I Stay or Should I Go? Love, Breakups & Emotional Truths with Laura Caruso

    Should I Stay or Should I Go? Love, Breakups & Emotional Truths with Laura Caruso
    Jun 13 2025
    Subscribe to Hyphenly, our new newsletter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes. ⁠⁠⁠https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit Zocdoc.com/Lovely to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Therapist and writer Laura Caruso joins our host Mehak for a raw, real-time conversation about heartbreak, emotional regulation, and the hard question we’ve all faced in relationships: “Should I stay or should I go?” Mehak and Laura unpack the fear of commitment, the empathy gap in modern love, and how to process breakups with clarity and compassion. Plus, a sneak peek into Laura’s upcoming book, “The Empathy Deficit”. Whether you're deep in the feels or thriving solo, this one will hit home. Hosted by: Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok and @whatthemehak_ on IG Producer: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Love-ly Theme Music: Lou Raskin | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ApplePodcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help more people find us! Don’t forget to subscribe! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at info@immigrantlypod.com Follow us: @immigrantlypods (IG) |@immigrantly (TikTok) Love-ly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@immigrantlypod.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Infidelity, Red Flags, and Dating App Survival Guide

    Infidelity, Red Flags, and Dating App Survival Guide
    Jun 6 2025
    Subscribe to Hyphenly, our new newsletter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes. ⁠⁠https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit Zocdoc.com/Lovely to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. This one has it all. Hot air balloons, missing luggage, toxic exes, hinge horror stories, and cheating scandals that broke the internet. This week on Love-ly, Mehak sits down with dating coach Genny Diehl to break down everything from early-stage dating mistakes to the viral! Wizard Liz cheating drama. Why do people cheat? Can you really avoid getting cheated on? How do you set boundaries on dating apps without sounding "too much"? And how do you protect your peace in the era of love bombing? Whether you're swiping, healing, or thriving solo, this episode is your cheat code for navigating modern dating with confidence. Plus, Mehak spills the wild story of how she found out her ex was cheating (spoiler: it involves Crave passwords). If you've ever had a pit in your stomach before a date, this one's for you. Tune in. Share with your besties. And always bet on yourself. Hosted by: Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok and @whatthemehak_ on IG Producer: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Love-ly Theme Music: Lou Raskin | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ApplePodcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help more people find us! Don’t forget to subscribe! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at info@immigrantlypod.com Follow us: @immigrantlypods (IG) |@immigrantly (TikTok) Love-ly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email ⁠⁠⁠info@immigrantlypod.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Almost Relationships, Hinge Disasters, and Saying No Without Guilt

    Almost Relationships, Hinge Disasters, and Saying No Without Guilt
    May 23 2025
    Subscribe to Hyphenly, our new newsletter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes. ⁠https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ On this episode of Love-ly, host Mehak sits down with TikTok creator and tech professional Jocelyn Chow for a refreshingly honest take on dating in NYC, from weird first dates and love bombing to why “almost relationships” can hurt more than real breakups. Jocelyn also opens up about growing up as the daughter of Burmese immigrants, unlearning people-pleasing, and how safety concerns often keep women from speaking up on dates. Together, Mehak and Jocelyn unpack how dating apps have changed, what to actually look for in a partner, and why third-wheeling your best friend might be the best relationship prep out there. Hosted by: Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok and @whatthemehak_ on IG Producer: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Love-ly Theme Music: Lou Raskin | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ApplePodcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help more people find us! Don’t forget to subscribe! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at info@immigrantlypod.com Follow us: @immigrantlypods (IG) |@immigrantly (TikTok) Love-ly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email ⁠⁠info@immigrantlypod.com⁠ This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit Zocdoc.com/Lovely to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
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