vibin with vaish
By Vaishnavi Punaji
Episodes released every Monday about the universe, perception, existentialism, and overthinking.
vibin with vaishMay 29, 2020
The Birthday Party Crisis
When the people closest to you turn into strangers, it's hard to cope. This week Vaishi shares the biggest lessons she has learned from growing apart, growing up, and even throwing birthday parties.
Energy and Independence
This week, we're myth-busting; turns out there is not always a price you have to pay, other peoples desires have nothing to do with your own, and you do actually get exactly what you ask for.
Falling In Love
"They're so young... they don't know what love is."
We've all heard this one before.
Too often young people find their emotions invalidated because of of their supposed lack of "experience".
It's all a load of BS, and this week, Vaishi tells you why.
Live Laugh Love tbh
Live Laugh Love ... no but seriously.
Vaishi is overwhelmed by positivity this week, as she tells you all about the importance of forgiving yourself, learning to stress less, maintaining loving relationships, and understanding your flaws and changing for the better
"Finding Yourself" Is a Big Fat Lie
Yep. She said it. Finding yourself is futile; rediscovering yourself is what's important. Vaishi discusses the merits of asking the question "who am I?", and talks about why trying to define yourself based on the perceptions of others is a dead end.
She's Back!!
Back from hibernation, Vaishi talks about the importance of making choices that are healthy for you, going back to school in-person, the beauty of life crisis, and what COVID has taught her about people.
She's Struggling Guys
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger... right??
Chaos and Window Hopping
Chunky rings... the ULTIMATE mac&cheese ingredient... boys driving... stripping while taking quizzes... having the casual desire to jump out of a window, but in a calm way... yeah. What an episode.
Boys! Boys! Boys!
Boys ... well they can pretty much be the worst. This week, Vaishi gets into some girl talk, and yells at you just a little bit!
People Pleaser Alert
You don't have to be good enough for another person. You don't have to DO anything to be worthy of respect. You don't need people to like you.
It's difficult to realize, but it's so so so TRUE. It's not even self-help fake inspo instagram quote type advice; it's just how it is.
You don't need to make other people comfortable.
You don't owe anyone anything but yourself.
Walk and Talk With Me
Literal live footage of me talking myself out of a meltdown while walking outside. Authenticity at its finest. Enjoy :)
All of Life's Secrets are Hidden In Your Childhood Experiences
Ever feel like you've completely lost your footing, don't know what you're passionate about, and don't feel good enough? Yeah.. very much same here. This week, Vaishi talks about how the things you loved as a kid reflect what makes you *special* and why manifestation is an ESSENTIAL part of your success, whether you believe in the strangeness of the universe or not.
Running Out of Time
The realization that childhood is fleeting tends to arrive only when you are on the cusp of adulthood; unfortunatley, that's exactly where Vaishi is today. Are we running out of time? Is FOMO real? How many times can Vaishi make an annoying high pitched voice to mock her younger self? All this and more, this week on vibin with vaish.
Hello Season Two!!
We're coming up on our one year anniversary soon :). The way time flies is insane.
It's time for something new.
Season two comes with the promise of more existential questions, laughable moments, good advice, and genuine conversation.
Hope you are just as excited as I am!!
See you Fridays at 4!
Love,
Vaish
Being Mature Doesn't Mean Letting Everything Go
There's nothing mature or healthy about never getting into conflict. Ouch.. I know. This week Vaishi talks about the problems with complacency, being a people pleaser, and all of the different reasons you should stick up for yourself, regardless of how it will make other people feel.
Food for Thought
This week Vaishi talks about how essential food is to maintaining and protecting your energy, and why every little thing you do actually does matter in some sense. Mixing everyones favorite task (EATING) with spirituality - how intriguing :)
The Universe, Humanity, and Fulfillment
This week Vaishi discusses the similarities between the universe and humanity, diving in to what brings human beings fulfillment and all the reasons why the universe is actually inside of each and every one of us :).
Silent but Deadly
Nope, not about farts- ABOUT YOUR LIFE. There's so much power in working in silence; let's harness it to better ourselves and become the successful and dope individuals we are meant to be :).
Opinions Aren't Facts...
Please guys, we learned that in 2nd grade.. so why do we let others opinions about us get under our skin? Personal anecdotes and conceitedness are in full swing this episode of vibin' with vaish.
Lists, Love, and Loss
How is it already February? Time is flying, stress is piling, and Love is in the air.... but we're wearing masks. This episode Vaishi talks about her anxieties and coping through makings lists, being alone this V-day, and everything that has been lost this past year.
I WROTE A BOOK?
palette is out now!! enjoy :)
https://www.amazon.com/palette-Vaishnavi-Punaji/dp/0578831317
Sitting in the Bathtub and Realizing that Success is a Construct and Nothing Truly Matters
Exactly what the title said.
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Why External Validation is Awful and should Perish :)
We've got to get over this idea that we need the approval of other people to do whatever it is we want to do- whether it be big or small!!! More on this, this week of vibin with vaish.
Ringing in the New Year
Resolutions? Never heard of them :). This Episode we talk about making 2021 everything 2020 wasn't, replacing resolutions with affirmations, and having a bomb NEW YEAR!!
The Highs and Lows of 2020 ft Samaya Sanikop
2020 has been a rollercoaster to say the least- The best and the worst things to come out of the year ... lets get it :)
Happy Holidays,
V
The Little Things
This episode, we talk about all of the little things in life which bring us joy. From blasting music in the car to seeing a stranger's dogs try to come up to you when you're walking, there are so many split seconds where life is completely in balance and full of light. How can we use these little things to our advantage? All this and more in this weeks episode :)
Spotify Wrapped: A playlist
This week we talk about Spotify wrapped, and make a playlist for you, by you!
Playlist link (pure heat if I say so myself)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tnjrWeQFlpLCeTzn2dywx?si=dUt31luvQYePLC2kA9pejw
Bachelorette... but with a Google Form
You know the trend where girls send surveys to all the boys they've liked and have them answer awkward questions? Rate their personality and appearance, all that good stuff... well that's what we are doing this week. I'm sacrificing my pride for entertainment purposes, as we go through 7 guys who I thought were cute at some point or the other and what they had to say about me. Welcome to my at home version of the Bachelorette.
PSA- I don't like any of these boys at the moment, but for content purposes I had to go digging :)
Life's a Movie.. Even The Hard Parts
You know those one minute montages in movies where the character is transforming in front of our eyes, accompanied by Coldplay or Imagine Dragons? I know you know what I'm talking about. Turns out... real life has those moments too, just without the background music, the 2x speed, and basically everything that makes the experience cool. Let talk about it :)
Okay ... But You're The MAIN Character
You are the main character. End of story. This episode we dive into the social media phenomenon of "being the main character" and all the reasons you 100% are one. Indisputably. So let's start living like it :)
Floating Rock Mentality- Existential Crisis and Point of View
You know the feeling of being on an airplane and watching all the cars and houses getting smaller, as you wonder where each person is going and what they are doing? Because same. This week we analyze the concept of perception and laugh about just unimportant what we do is to the overall picture of existence. We are quite literally living on a floating rock, so shouldn't we make the best of it? And just how valid is choice; isn't it all just pure luck? All this and more, this week on vibin with vaish :)
I can't drive?
Get ready for a wild ride... literally. This week we talk about making mistakes as I tell you just how I managed to scratch somebody's car in a parking lot. Don't worry, I did the right thing in the end, but I have so many lingering feelings I want to dive into with you. In a way, this experience was the closest thing to a personal awakening that I've ever had- there's so much I have learned from it. Whether that be how to park properly or learning to let go of things out of my control, this was a major growing experience. I'm learning to be more comfortable with the uncertain; hopefully this will help you too :).
I Think I Hate High School Relationships...
Let's get transparent about being a teenager in love... or if you're like me, being a teenager who barely knows how to like someone. Does physical affection weird you out too? Nope? Might just be me then. This discussion is romantic incompetence at its finest. Are you single because of commitment issues, or is that really just a scam? Why are crushes so scary? Let's talk about it.
FAILURE IS AMAZING
This week I talk about perseverance and confront you guys all the different ways you are unintentionally breaking yourself down for being human. Mistakes and challenges are some of the best teachers I've ever known. One mistake doesn't define you, and it's not over til you give up. YOU GOT THIS!!
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love,
V
Listening to your Intuition
This week we talk about intuition and taking back control of your life! Confidence is key- nobody can tell you anything if you are happy :)
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shout out to our amazing listener JASON!! Love and appreciate you!
xo,
V
the power of a sticky note
bravery comes in many forms-sometimes even in a sticky note. A split-second of courage can change your change your life if you let it.
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love you always,
-v
Breakdown With Me
It's been a long week. Calm down with me. Lets talk through anxiety, feeling low, and pushing through the school year.
love you all tremendously,
see you next week :)
-V
Handling Toxic Environments
This week we talk about toxic environments and having a positive mentality in terms of school, social media, friends, and just general life!
stay safe!
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email: venturesofvaishi@gmail.com
love,
v
Answering Your Questions
This week I answer some of your questions about me and my world!
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email- venturesofvaishi@gmail.com
love you,
V
Ms.Independent ...
This week, we talk about the importance of independence and the marks of an independent person!
Contact me at venturesofvaishi@gmail.com
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love you.
V
Stepping Into Yourself
hey loves! Today we talk about growing as an individual and stepping into the person you are meant to be :)
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email me venturesofvaishi@gmail.com
stay safe!
with love,
V
To All The Boys I've Ever ... Liked
Hey everyone! This episode, we have a little fun, as I tell you a little bit about *all* the boys i've ever really liked and what they taught me :). Disclaimer: I left everything anonymous to protect identities, and I only spoke positively about each of these guys! As I explain in the beginning of the podcast, I was inspired by the best selling novel/ hit Netflix film "To All the Boys I've Loved Before". If you guys are interested in the juicier details, let me know and you might just find a part two coming out soon ;)
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email me! - venturesofvaishi@gmail.com
stay safe loves!
Vaishi
p.s if any of my friends are listening, guess who i'm talking about... Have fun :)
battling insecurities + rising above negative energy
hey everyone!! this week, we delve into the world of insecurities in an attempt to not only work through them, but to rise above them. Everyone has some kind of issue with this topic at some point in their lives, and it's something that many people are unfortunately familiar with, especially in their teenage years. I open up about my individual struggles and different coping mechanisms; I hope that something in this episode resonates with you because this one is really special to me :)
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email me! - venturesofvaishi@gmail.com
thank you to ivanka for this weeks topic idea :)
stay safe.
with love,
Vaishi
confessions from the bedroom floor
hey guys!! I hope everyone is holding up okay. This week on vibin with vaish, I have a very raw and authentic moment with you, as I talk a little about self love. I wanted to record what I was feeling, and at that moment, I didn't have any equipment, so this is coming to you as a little girl lying on her bedroom floor, just having a conversation. The audio quality isn't anything astounding, but this episode speaks from the heart regardless. I hope something about this resonates with you.
I love you,
and stay safe :)
xx vaishi
Rebuttals ft Annie Sabin
Hi everyone, welcome back to another episode of vibing with vaish! Today’s episode is not a part of the amplifying black voices segment, however, it still is relevant to the topic, as my friend Annie and I will be deconstructing the various anti-blm arguments you may come across as an activist and an agent of change.
follow annie on instagram- @anniesabin
follow me in instagram - @vaishipunaji
How/Where to Help + Petitions
-https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1Gwl9omY8l5dUCkK4Y2llKAsfx5asES9zWn4Tr27QhTU/mobilebasic
-https://blacklivesmatter.com/
- https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
- https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
Sources of Education
https://enfntsterribles.com/how-to-educate-yourself-about-racism-and-white-privilege/
I love you.
stay safe and stay strong
-v
Amplifying Black Voices ft. Andrea Agola
Hey Everyone! This week on vibin w vaish I talk to my good friend Andrea Agola for a new perspective on the BLM Movement. The focus of this week is to amplify black voices. It's time to SPEAK OUT, not SPEAK OVER. Thank you so much to Andrea for sharing her personal experiences as a young Kenyan American woman living in America.
follow andrea on instagram- @andrea.agola
follow me in instagram - @vaishipunaji
How/Where to Help + Petitions
-https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1Gwl9omY8l5dUCkK4Y2llKAsfx5asES9zWn4Tr27QhTU/mobilebasic
-https://blacklivesmatter.com/
- https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
- https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
Sources of Education
https://enfntsterribles.com/how-to-educate-yourself-about-racism-and-white-privilege/
I love you.
stay safe and stay strong
(episode cover art credits to @christinacampbell_ on instagram)
Amplifying Black Voices ft. Morgan Bell
Hey Everyone! This week on vibin w vaish I talk to my good friend Morgan Bell for a new perspective on the BLM Movement. The focus of this week is to amplify black voices. It's time to SPEAK OUT, not SPEAK OVER. Thank you so much to Morgan for sharing her personal experiences as a young black woman living in America.
follow Morgan on instagram- @morganrieschel
follow me in instagram - @vaishipunaji
How/Where to Help + Petitions
-https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1Gwl9omY8l5dUCkK4Y2llKAsfx5asES9zWn4Tr27QhTU/mobilebasic
-https://blacklivesmatter.com/
- https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
- https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
Sources of Education
https://enfntsterribles.com/how-to-educate-yourself-about-racism-and-white-privilege/
I love you.
stay safe and stay strong
(episode cover art credits to @christinacampbell_ on instagram)
Asian Privilege Ft. Helen Do- Let's Talk About It
Hey everyone! This week my good friend Helen joins us, as we question privilege, and analyze how being Asian has affected us and our position on BLM. I hope you enjoy this raw phone call conversation just as much as I did. Thank you so much to Helen for being such a lovely first guest!
Find Helen on Instagram @helenhdo
How/Where to Help + Petitions
-https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1Gwl9omY8l5dUCkK4Y2llKAsfx5asES9zWn4Tr27QhTU/mobilebasic
-https://blacklivesmatter.com/
- https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
- https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
Sources of Education
https://enfntsterribles.com/how-to-educate-yourself-about-racism-and-white-privilege/
I love you.
stay safe and stay strong
(episode cover art credits to @christinacampbell_ on instagram)
Black Lives MATTER
How/Where to Help + Petitions
-https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1Gwl9omY8l5dUCkK4Y2llKAsfx5asES9zWn4Tr27QhTU/mobilebasic
-https://blacklivesmatter.com/
- https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
- https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
#milesforchange- contact @kustoo and visit his page on instagram
Sources of Education
https://enfntsterribles.com/how-to-educate-yourself-about-racism-and-white-privilege/
I love you.
stay safe and stay strong
(episode cover art credits to @christinacampbell_ on instagram)
Stop Waiting!
Yes! That's a direct order!
This week on vibin with vaish I get aggressive about all the happiness and love you deserve.
I hope these six passion-filled minutes get in your head and force you to love yourself 10X harder than you do right now.
You deserve THE WHOLE WORLD! ACT LIKE IT! :)
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With all the love,
Vaishi