Friends with Benefits

A podcast created by two real-life best friends who are unafraid to talk about everything you’re already thinking but haven’t said out loud yet. From voice notes that became therapy to couch chats that turned into confessions, this show was born from friendship and fire - reflective, and sometimes ridiculous. We’ll drop into your ears with stories about love, work, adulting, glow-ups, heartbreak, personal growth, and all the things that happen between the big moments.“We’re not experts. We’re just real friends figuring it out with you.”

Friends with Benefits is a society podcast hosted by Priyanka Nair and Yulea Roopai, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Priyanka Nair and Yulea Roopai hosts Friends with Benefits, a society show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Surviving Hair Loss and Postpartum Depression | Theshanya Pillay Founder of Maha Haircare

  Jul 16, 20261h 11mS2

  In Episode 2, we're joined by Theshanya Pillay , the founder of Maha Haircare , for an open and inspiring conversation about the realities behind entrepreneurship and personal healing. Theshanya shares her journey of creating Maha Haircare, the inspiration behind the brand, and why hair loss is about so much more than what's visible on the surface. We also dive into the emotional realities of postpartum depression, navigating grief and loss, and finding the strength to rebuild through life's most challenging seasons. In this episode, we discuss: • Theshanya's journey to founding Maha Haircare • Hair loss and its impact on confidence and identity • Postpartum depression and maternal mental health • Grief, loss, resilience, and healing • Building a purpose-driven business Whether you're an entrepreneur, a mother, someone experiencing hair loss, or simply looking for an honest conversation about resilience, this episode offers insight, hope, and encouragement. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe to support the podcast and help us reach more listeners. Follow us for more inspiring conversations every week. #HairLoss #MahaHaircare #TheshanyaPillay #Podcast #PostpartumDepression #MentalHealth #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #Healing #Motherhood

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  Episode #1

  Season 2 Catch Up: ADHD, Family Drama, Football, Marriage.

  Jul 3, 202649 minS2

  Welcome back to Season 2 of Friends with Benefits with your hosts, Yulea and Priyanka! We're so excited to be back and kicking off a brand-new season with plenty of laughs, honest banter, and a little bit of chaos. In this episode, we reveal who got engaged, unpack the realities of ADHD, dive into marriage and family drama, and even spark a heated debate about football. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and join us for another fun-filled episode of Friends with Benefits!

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  Episode #13

  South Africa's Women Shutdown: A Conversation We Wish We Didn’t Have to Record

  Nov 16, 202550 minS1

  In today’s off-season car chat, we’re talking about something heavier than our usual content — because South Africa is heavy right now. On 21 November, women across the country will take part in the G20 Shutdown in solidarity with the fight against GBVF, led by Women for Change South Africa. In this episode, we unpack what gender-based violence really is (beyond what people normally assume), how deeply it affects everyday life in SA, the heartbreaking timeline of cases that pushed this movement into existence, and why this shutdown matters more than another hashtag or awareness day. We also dig into how the movement started, who’s behind Women for Change, the stories that shaped it, and what real support looks like — from men, from communities, and from each of us individually. This is an unfiltered, emotional, but necessary conversation. Because no woman should have to live like this. And no one should be silent.

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  Friends with Benefits

  The One Where We Talk Diwali, Sweet Meats and The Meaning of Deepavali

  Oct 21, 202539 min

  Diwali: Light, Meaning & Memory ✨ In this special episode, we dive into the glowing celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights — not just as a cultural tradition, but as a living memory that shaped our childhoods and continues to inspire our present. Join us as we reflect on what Diwali means to us, beyond the diyas and fireworks. We talk about the values it represents — light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance — and how those themes show up in our lives today. From family rituals and pujas to decorating the house with rangoli and twinkling lights, we revisit the magic and meaning of how we grew up celebrating. Of course, no Diwali is complete without sweets! So we’re also dishing out some sweet meat trivia (yes, that’s a real phrase — and we’re here for it). Ever wondered where gulab jamun really comes from? Or why kaju katli is shaped like diamonds? We’ve got some fun facts and flavorful stories around the beloved mithai that makes Diwali delicious. Whether you're lighting your first diya or your hundredth, or just curious to learn more about this radiant festival, this episode is a warm, welcoming space to connect, reflect, and celebrate. Light a candle, grab a ladoo, and let’s talk Diwali.

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  Episode #10

  Ships, Sugar, and Survival | The One Where We Talk South African Heritage

  Sep 24, 202544 minS1

  Episode Description (extended, reflective) This episode is the beginning of our season finale — Part 1 of a two-part conversation where we reflect on our roots as South African Indians. We dive into the story of indentured labourers, our ancestors who came to South Africa under contracts of hardship and survival. From long ship journeys to gruelling days in the cane fields, they endured conditions that tested both body and spirit — yet they built lives that carried forward resilience, culture, and faith. We’re not historians or experts — we’re simply two women learning, piecing together what we know, what we’ve heard, and what has been passed down through family, community, and culture. This conversation is about remembering, questioning, and keeping those fragments alive so that they’re not lost to silence. Our hope is to honour the sacrifices of the generations before us, who worked tirelessly to give their children and grandchildren opportunities that were once unimaginable. We also want to spark more conversations in families and communities — to ask questions, to learn, and to share. Because while we may not have all the answers, we believe it’s important to keep the story alive. To remember that we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us — and to be proud of the roots that shaped us.

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