Dirty Brown

Dirty Brown is a feminist podcast unlearning patriarchy, one bold take at a time. Host Kriti J dives into the messiness of societal norms and cultural contradictions that shape South Asian women.From calling out the misogyny baked into media, to celebrating feminist books and unpacking patriarchal narratives dominating pop culture and tech, Dirty Brown is about sharp commentary, personal stories, and zero sanskaari filtersThis is a space for anyone who's ever been called too much, too loud, or too difficult — and decided to lean in anyway.

Dirty Brown is a society podcast hosted by Kriti J, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kriti J hosts Dirty Brown, a society show with 17 episodes published.

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  How Jyulz Rebuilt Her Life After Divorce and Loved Again

  Sep 30, 202625 min

  Jyulz got married in India, got divorced in India, and then found the courage to fall in love and marry again - this time in Canada. In this episode, she opens up about the moment she realized she'd been compromising herself away, and why choosing to leave her first marriage became the hardest and most important decision of her life. Host Kriti J talks to Jyulz about the early signs for the relationship not working, the weight of family and cultural expectations, and the slow, quiet process of rebuilding trust in her own judgment. Jyulz describes what it actually felt like to sit her parents down and tell them she was getting a divorce, what daily life looked like as a divorced woman in India, and the fear of being alone that came with starting over. Jyulz shares her story with honesty and humor, offering a real look at what it takes to walk away from a marriage that looks right on paper, heal on your own terms, and find love again when you least expect it. If you've ever stayed somewhere too long, questioned your own instincts, or wondered whether life after heartbreak can still hold love - this conversation is for you. Connect with Dirty Brown: Instagram , YouTube Connect with Jyulz: Instagram Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Jyulz' Story 00:53 What Marriage Meant to Jyulz Before Her First Marriage 02:42 Recognizing the Signs That Things Were Not Working 04:17 The Difference Between Self-Abandonment and Compromise 06:52 The Scariest Part of Leaving a Marriage 07:36 Family Reactions and Acceptance of Divorce 10:53 Living as a Divorced Woman in India and The Move Abroad 14:20 Loss of Pets and Emotional Support 15:19 Finding Love Again and Unlearning Fear 17:37 Reflections on Healing and Moving Forward 20:39 Badchalan Energy Quiz 23:25 Final Reflections 24:37: Behind The Scenes

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  From Scared Indian Girl to A National Boxer ft. Mallika Bhatia

  Sep 16, 202632 min

  She hid her boxing career from her Indian parents for years - until a family group chat gave her away. In this episode of Dirty Brown, host Kriti J sits down with Mallika, a South Asian boxer, to talk about competing in secret, losing the biggest fight of her career at nationals, and why that loss taught her more about self-belief than any win ever did. In this episode, you'll discover: How boxing became Mallika's outlet for emotional release and overcoming fear Why she competed in secret and how her parents actually found out and what happened next The mental game behind her toughest fight: losing at nationals, and what it taught her about self-belief The role of discipline, emotional regulation, and authenticity in pursuing a passion your family doesn't fully understand Her vision for Rani Rose Club, the all-female boxing community she's building after leaving a stable corporate career Connect with Dirty Brown: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_dirtybrown_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFxyY8xM2hz0zg_r3qoukA About Mallika Bhatia: Malika is an amateur boxer, founder of Rani Rose Club, dedicated to empowering women through martial arts, and an advocate for building character and confidence through sport. She combines her passion for boxing with her expertise in people development and leadership, creating a community where women rise together.Connect with Mallika: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raniroseclub/

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  Season 2 coming soon

  Sep 14, 20261 min

  Dirty Brown is back for Season 2. Real, unfiltered testimony from South Asian women who made the choice their family didn't approve of - and are still standing.New episodes premiere Sep 16. Subscribe so you don't miss them.In this season: A boxer who found her voice by refusing to be afraid A woman who divorced in her 20s and found love again on her own terms Leaving India, choosing Sweden, and unlearning the "perfect" script Building an all-female boxing club from scratch‍‍ A father who never quite accepted his daughter's choice⚭ A woman changing the narrative of marriage and partnership Episodes will drop biweekly Wednesdays! Let's gooo!

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  I Quit My Big Tech Job and Why I Don't Feel Free

  May 20, 202614 minS0

  <p>I quit my big tech job at 37 with no backup plan - just savings, a podcast, and a feeling that something in me was dying. I thought I'd feel free. Instead, I felt lost. This is the episode nobody talks about: what actually happens after you make the brave choice.</p><p>One month in. No KPIs. No performance reviews. No one telling me where I stand. What I didn't expect was that the hardest part wouldn't be the financial fear or the beginner mistakes at 37 - it would be the voice in my head asking: do I even...

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  The Art Of Performing - Why I Chose To Be 'Unpalatable' To My Family ft. Reet German

  May 6, 202637 minS0

  <p>At age seven, Reet German was brought from India to Canada by a father she had never met, leaving her mother behind. In this episode of Dirty Brown, Reet joins host Kriti J to discuss how that moment of "shock" birthed a lifelong performance of being the "Good Girl" - and the radical, "besharam" choices she made to burn that script down.</p><p>From checking herself into a hospital alone at her lowest point, to selling everything and world-schooling her daughter across 20 countries, Reet's story is what it actually looks like to stop performing and start living on...

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