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Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships

Immigrantly Media

What happens when cultural traditions collide with the whirlwind of modern dating? Welcome to Love-ly, the podcast where our host (@whathemehak) 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

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44:50

Almost Relationships, Hinge Disasters, and Saying No...

Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships ·

2025/05/23

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/subscribe⁠⁠On 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

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48:37

Love, Trauma, and Sex: The Conversations We Are Not...

Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships ·

2025/05/16

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/subscribe⁠⁠In this deeply personal episode of Love-ly, host Mehak reconnects with licensed marriage and family therapist Samar Haroon, founder and clinical director of Therapy in Colour, a mental health collective centering on BIPOC and South Asian clients. The two first met as

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29:35

Why Is Misogyny Still So Normal?

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2025/05/09

This week on Love-ly, Mehak sits down with Srijan Makkena, a psych student and content creator who’s been speaking out about the quiet (and not-so-quiet) ways misogyny shows up, especially in South Asian communities. They talk about everything from family double standards and emotional repression to childhood trauma, healing, and what real love looks like when you’ve done the work. It's raw, real, and full of moments that might hit closer to home than expected.Hosted by: Mehak @whatthemehak on

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49:52

Do We Really Need to Live Together? A Relationship...

Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships ·

2025/05/02

Subscribe to Hyphenly, our latest newsletter, for a chance to win a gift card: https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeCan you have a healthy, long-term relationship without ever living together? This week on Love-ly, Mehak sits down with her best friend, Waleed, for a vulnerable, hilarious, and thought-provoking conversation that flips traditional relationship norms on their head. From TD Bank interview shenanigans to deep reflections on immigrant identity, generational trauma, and

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56:40

No Promposal, No Problem: Aidan Taylor on Dating Late...

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2025/04/25

Is it ever too late to start dating? On this week’s episode of Love-ly, Mehak sits down with Aidan Taylor—host of Banterly—to unpack what it really means to be a “late bloomer” in the chaotic world of modern dating. From his first real date at 21 to navigating New York City’s intense queer dating scene, Aidan gets candid about identity, rejection, and learning to love yourself before anyone else does.They talk about first dates, ghosting, gay bar drama (yes, including a bathroom incident), dating

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49:30

Dr. Wendy Walsh on Coffee Dates, Chaos, and Choosing...

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2025/04/18

Ever dated someone and thought, “Wait… is this love, lust, or just emotionally expensive?” This week on Love-ly, host Mehak sits down with THE Dr. Wendy Walsh—America’s relationship expert, PhD in psychology, Time Magazine Person of the Year, and low-key TikTok therapist to unpack the mess and magic of modern dating.From decoding avoidant attachment styles and calling out the myth of high-value men to understanding why "nice" guys might actually be the ultimate green flag, this episode is your

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47:56

Invisible Strings, Long Distance Flings & One Big...

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2025/04/11

What does it mean to truly live life on your own terms?In this powerful episode of Love-ly, Mehak is joined by Natasha Chandel, comedian, TV writer, voice artist, and former host of the hit podcast “Kinda Dating,” for a candid conversation about commitment, cultural expectations, and rewriting the rules of love. Natasha opens up about her journey from serially dating emotionally unavailable men to unexpectedly finding “the one” right before the COVID-19 lockdown. Through an honest conversation,

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28:52

Solo, Spicy, and So Real: My Unfiltered Take on Love-ly

Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships ·

2025/04/04

In this heartfelt solo episode, Mehak takes the mic to reflect on her transformative journey through the first seven episodes of Love-ly. From navigating the highs and lows of her 2025 dating adventures to unpacking powerful lessons on boundaries, vulnerability, and healing, this is an unfiltered, introspective ride.Mehak shares what each guest and story taught her about love, self-worth, and the art of letting go. Whether it’s the rule of three from matchmakers Huda and Yasmine, the quiet power of

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45:21

Manifesting a Rancher: Cross-Cultural Dating,...

Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships ·

2025/03/28

This week on Love-ly, Mehak gets candid about dating outside the box and her culture. After calling off a budding long-distance romance, she reflects on the deeper reason: she's done settling for anything (or anyone) that doesn't align. Enter comedian Mariza Brussolo, who joins Mehak for an honest, hilarious, and profoundly relatable convo about cross-cultural dating, growing up with traditional values, and navigating love across borders—literal and emotional. From celibacy to cowboy fantasies (yes,

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42:13

I Took a Stranger On a Weekend Trip—Biggest Dating...

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2025/03/21

Have you ever been on a date that went so sideways that you wished there was a commercial break? In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Lovely, host Mehak dives deep into love, relationships, and the dating trenches with comedian Richard Sarvate. From navigating family expectations to figuring out if we date people or their careers, Richard brings humor and insight into modern romance—plus shares some truly cringe-worthy dating disasters, including an ill-fated international trip.Topics we

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42:01

Mixed Signals, Male Friendships & Dating Shenanigans:...

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2025/03/14

Mehak is back with another Love-ly deep dive, and this time, we’re getting into the male mind, well, at least one of them! Actor, comedian, and self-proclaimed TikTok hopeful Shareef Taher joins the conversation to break down dating from a guy’s perspective. Why do some men come in strong and then vanish? Can men and women really be just friends? And what’s the deal with the “I’m bad at texting” excuse? Mehak asks hard-hitting questions, and Sharif does his best to keep up. It’s a fun, honest, and

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40:02

Under Lock & Key: Dating with Overprotective Parents

Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships ·

2025/03/07

This week, our Love-ly host Mehak sits down with Genesis Sol, founder of the comedy variety show Witty Titties, to explore the impact of strict parenting, cultural identity, and growing up as a second-generation child of immigrants with a Venezuelan mother and Croatian father. Genesis shares hilarious and heartfelt stories of her mother’s overprotectiveness, how it shaped her social experiences, and the challenges and unexpected benefits of a conservative upbringing. They also dive into her

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38:40

Dating In Your 20s Vs 30s: Lessons, Growth & Surprises

Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships ·

2025/02/28

In this episode of Love-ly, host Mehak and her close friend Mikey explore the whirlwind of dating in the 20s versus 30s, where chaos meets clarity. They discuss personal growth, shifting priorities, and the journey from chasing red flags to embracing green ones.Mikey opens up about coming out, navigating heartbreak, and the power of accountability in friendships, while Mehak shares her recent dating misadventures and hard-earned lessons. From self-validation to emotional maturity, they break down

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43:29

What We Weren’t Taught About Intimacy: Love,...

Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships ·

2025/02/21

What does real intimacy look like? And how often do we mistake control for care? This week on Lovely, Mehak gets personal about love, entitlement, and learning to walk away from relationships that don’t feel safe. She shares her own experiences with intimacy—both the kind that left her questioning herself and the kind that finally made her feel seen.Then, she sits down with sexuality educator Justine Ang Fonte, a leading voice in consent and boundaries, to unpack how cultural expectations shape our

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48:51

Love-ly Beginnings: Matchmaking & Modern Romance

Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships ·

2025/02/14

Welcome to the very first episode of Love-ly, your new favorite podcast about the messy, funny, and painfully honest world of love and dating. Hosted by Mehak, a 30-something techie by day, aspiring TikTok star by night, and forever navigating the trenches of modern romance in downtown Toronto—this isn’t your typical advice podcast. Instead, it’s a mix of personal stories, hilarious mishaps, and heartwarming (or head-scratching) moments that’ll have you saying, “Wow, I feel so seen.”Since it’s

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Introducing Love-ly

Love-ly: Exploring Modern Relationships ·

2025/02/07

Welcome to Love-ly! Hosted by Mehak, this isn't your typical advice show—no perfect love stories or sugar-coated romance here. Instead, Mehak takes you on a hilarious, brutally honest, and sometimes painfully awkward journey through the highs, lows, and "what was I even thinking?" moments of modern dating.From dodging her mom's "When are you getting married?" interrogation to unpacking the chaos of dating apps, Mehak spills it all. And she's not alone—each week, she's joined by dating experts,

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