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The Zarna Garg Family Podcast

It’s Zarna Garg, hosting a podcast with guests that are free and always available - my husband and three kids! Every Monday, join us in our living room as we work through modern problems out loud. We discuss dating, parenting, marriage, snacks, generational differences, school, guilt, money - REAL dinner table talk. We might not be friends after every episode, but we’re always family.

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00:40:58

2024 Elections Unpacked

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/11/11

Trump wins again, and America’s identity is essentially in an existential crisis. Through a family lens, we unpack the chaos, from college campus divides to the Supreme Court’s lifetime VIP passes, and discover why navigating our nation’s future might be harder than surviving Thanksgiving dinner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:37:58

American Dreams, Indian Parents

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/11/04

Want real drama? Imagine a house where your kids are demanding the “American thrill,” but it’s the polar opposite of your parents’ cultural expectations. Yes, that means Bollywood films double as cultural education. This episode is raw and real, but most importantly, we learn that sibling bonding is nothing short of a contact sport. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:29:45

Diwali at the White House

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/10/31

Shalabh said it best - probably the only presidential figure hosting a foreign culture’s party at his home. What an honor it was to be invited and to have brought the whole Garg family. And now you can come along with this recap where of course, no details were spared. Just for you, a very special, bonus episode. Enjoy, and Happy Diwali! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:32:32

Designer Brands Won't Save You

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/10/28

This week’s episode may have been inspired by Brij’s experimentation with facial hair, but it’s stylish chaos in the Garg household. From designer brands (and questionable styles) to budget-friendly basics, we navigate how first impressions and facial hair shape our unique styles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:27:09

Family Chat Drama

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2024/10/21

Ever been ghosted by your own kids in a family group chat? Been there, done that. Dive into Zoya, Brij, and Veer’s private conversations, while my husband Shalabh and I just barely get through pixelated FaceTime calls. It’s family communication at its finest, or rather a series of unfortunate (tech) events. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:30:52

Dream Dinner Guests & Life Lessons

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/10/14

Who would be your ultimate dinner guest—Winston Churchill or Kris Jenner? Today we debate our dream dinner guests, from historical legends to modern-day marketing masterminds like Mr. Beast. Spoiler: No son of mine should be saying Mr. Beast over George Boole. Google him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:27:49

Addicted to Screens

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/10/07

Screen time slowly killing you...and us too. We've got sneaky TikTok sessions and digital detox fails fueling our device addiction, FOMO, and our epic struggle to disconnect. We have a tip or two though—only if we can manage to stay off our phones long enough to share them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:34:54

The Luxury Brand Scam

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/09/30

Think luxury means quality? We beg to differ. From ‘prestigious’ colleges to overpriced workout gear, we're tearing down the myth of brand exclusivity and revealing the truth about value. Is it the name or the effort behind it?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:39:11

My Hobby Costs More Than My Rent

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2024/09/23

Make this sound more humanely with personality: Ever wondered what qualifies as a hobby—and how much it can cost? Join us to unpack the Garg family's quirks, from Shalab’s stylish sneaker obsession to Zoya’s puzzle madness that left her roommate ready to leave. And don't get me started about the pricey world of passions, from urban farming adventures to the unexpected costs of beekeeping. Wait, why are we talking about having fun again? --- Support this podcast:

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00:35:08

One Nation Under Chaos

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/09/16

Curious about how much power you really have as a citizen? Join us and dive into the tangled web of American politics, where civic duties meet constitutional confusion. Can you love your country without getting called a nationalist? Is democracy still functioning? Beats me, but Brij, after taking one AP Government Class, seems pretty certified to speak. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:39:38

What Your Siblings Will Never Tell You

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/09/09

Ever wonder if your siblings are your secret life coaches—or just undercover agents of chaos? Join us as we expose the hilarious and heartwarming truths of siblinghood. From raising kids without a village, to tackling sibling rivalries, get ready as we reveal the unspoken codes that keep our family (mostly) sane. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:35:36

Recovering Sugar Addicts

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/09/02

In this episode, the Garg family dissects the sugar epidemic, exposing everything from deceptively high fructose corn syrup to the hidden sugars in everyday items like toothpaste. With Shalabh’s chemical engineering expertise and Zarna’s eye for misleading labels, they reveal the absurdity of our sugar-coated world, and practical tips to break free from its sweet grip.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:22:55

Education Redesigned

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/08/26

What if you could redesign the entire education system from scratch? Veer maps out the perfect school, Brij advocates for financial literacy curriculum, a fitness center, and overpaid teachers, and Zarna begs to scrap humanities at large (despite her secret passion for writing). From carpentry to driving school, practical skills take center stage, but the real fun begins when each family member gets to make three outrageous wishes from a genie. --- Support this podcast:

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00:36:01

The Confidence Starter Pack

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/08/19

Success lives on the other side of fear," or at least that’s what we told ourselves when we turned our anxiety into advice on today’s episode. We explore why confidence looks different in men and women, how introverts fake it so well, and even throw in some questionable dating advice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:22:50

Life Advice From a 12-Year-Old

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/08/12

To be fully transparent, Veer is often good at being forgotten, as our third child, but behind that quiet demeanor is a treasure trove of wisdom. As a fan favorite in this podcast series, Veer shares what he learned alongside his achieving siblings, about surviving an immigrant parent household, and meeting high expectations while living life to the fullest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:51:39

From Flag Football to Real Estate

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/08/05

Ever wondered how financial wisdom can transform your life? Join us while my husband, who's been knee-deep in finance for 25 years, reveals the glamorous secrets of patience in career growth and the heart-pounding excitement of low-fee index funds. Spoiler: it’s like watching paint dry, but with money! The kids hone in on what financial independence mans to them, and perhaps we even share tips that might just make you a millionaire—or at least help you survive the next rent cycle. YouTube:

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00:35:40

Caviar Dreams on a Ramen Budget

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/07/29

Can healthy eating be cheap- and is it even worth the fuss? Join in on our chaotic kitchen chats for some hacks on stretching your food budget while questioning the absurdities of our food system. We’ll show you how to eat well without breaking the bank. You can save for the more important things in life - Hermes bags. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:52:12

Charge Your Kids Rent!

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/07/22

Ever considered charging your kids rent? Financial independence is not just a personal milestone - it’s a socio-cultural challenge, especially within immigrant families. Tune in while our kids open up about their take on parental control over finances and the pressures of becoming self-sufficient. We tackle the practicality of shared expenses, the nuances of prenups, and the cultural expectations of caring for parents in their later years. But most importantly, why kids should be paying their dues

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00:34:35

Coffee Over Cocktails

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast ·

2024/07/15

What if your favorite drinks were sneakily sabotaging your health? Join the Garg family as they tackle their beverage habits, from Shalabh’s soda obsession to Zoya's coffee addiction. Learn how to survive parties without booze and the eternal battle between protein shakes and chai. A not-so-serious guide to healthier habits, if you will. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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00:41:30

Veggie Vendetta & Meat Mayhem

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2024/07/08

How does a lifelong vegetarian navigate raising kids in America while her husband embraces meat diets? Join us as we tackle this family feud, with Shalabh young conversion to meat-eating and our daughter Zoya’s yoga-inspired veganism. We dive into the environmental impact of our diets, from factory farming to shocking vegetarian eco-costs, and share practical tips for healthier plant-based protein diets. Reflecting on our journey in parenting and feeding our kids, we discuss the challenge of

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