Episode 3.06: Divorce and Self Worth, with Nausheen Farishta

Divorce is such a taboo in South Asian culture, that it is almost unheard of. But for many people, it can be the healthy decision. Unfortunately in South Asian culture, people often assume it must be a result of violence or cheating.  In this episode, Nausheen reflects on her own experience with divorce. She speaks about staying true to herself throughout the process, and how she improved her relationship with herself pre-and post-divorce. Through examining her relationship with herself and her background she explains the decision to get divorced, converging on the fact that South Asian culture encourages the act of settling for relationships that are unhealthy and unfulfilling. Nausheen runs a travel, food, and wellness blog at globe-gazers.com. She also recently launched a podcast, The Self Worth Edit, about personal growth topics such as self love, mental health, relationships, and confidence for South Asian women primarily, and beyond.