It’s the final episode of Season 2 and we took a look back at how far we have come. To wrap this season up, we talked about self awareness - specifically what it means to be self aware and why it’s important to be self aware. Since our personalities, actions, reactions, emotions, thoughts, values and beliefs say a lot about self awareness, we took a deep dive into our teenage years and read through our childhood journals to see how much self awareness we have developed since then. We of course got to chatting about developing our self awareness while navigating our Sri Lankan cultural expectations as well. Tune in and let us know what you think. Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #lankanpodcast #slpodcast

Let’s be honest - we’ve been lied to about love. We went into a rabbit hole about why we have all of these different views as a culture about love or what love should be. Give us a listen and let us know what lies you’ve been told about love. Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #lankanpodcast #slpodcast

We all go through frightening or stressful situations. We also process our traumas differently depending on the kind of traumas they are. Everybody’s experience is different. Learning about these differences actually bring us closer together as communities. So, in this episode, we talked about different types of traumas. We would love to hear your thoughts on the episode and if you would like us to dig deeper into a specific type. Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #lankanpodcast #slpodcast

We’ll be the first ones to tell you that parent-child relationships are really hard (from children’s perspective). We’re mindful that not every parent is the same and everyone’s situation is different. Which makes our relationships with our parents very complicated. With these nuances in mind, this week, we got to talking about some of the ways to maintain and create healthy relationships with parents. Give us a listen and let us know your thoughts. Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #lankanpodcast #slpodcast

ඇයි? | Why?: simple pleasures, people who claim to be therapists, and Sri Lankan cricket This week we rambled about a few topics. Sri Lankan cricket is a hot topic these days after the win the SL Cricket team won the Asia Cup 2022 so we couldn’t miss the chance to talk about it. We also talked about the simple pleasures of life and folks who claim to be therapists and give advice based on personal experiences. We would love to know your thoughts on this. Give us a listen and send us a DM or join the convo in our IG stories. #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #lankanpodcast #slpodcast Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏

This week, we got to talking about breadcrumbing. Tune in to find out what it looks like in real life and also some ways in which you can process what happened after being breadcrumbed. It happens to all of us and we’re with you in solidarity. #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #srilankanpodcast #podcast Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean

This week we got to talking about important questions people should ask while dating. Don’t be shy, let us know in the comments below what an important question/topic for you is. #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean

Needless to say, that language connects us all. In this episode, we talk about some of the benefits we experienced from growing up bilingual. Make sure to listen all the way to the end for a big “aha” moment about expectations around language. #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Podbean

What does it mean to create a safe space and what does it mean for you to be in a safe space, not just physically, but also mentally, spiritually, etc.? Why do we need safe spaces? Listen to us explore the answers to all of these questions in this week’s pod. Have a different opinion? Want to add to what we shared? Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #lankanpodcast #slpodcast

Season II Ep 1 is LIVE!! At ඇයි? Why? Pod we’re always asking the why behind everything. We took a long but much-needed break and we’re finally back. Thank you all for sticking around and listening to us. Much love, Delakshi and Sumudu

ඇයි? | Why? Family! We made it to 50 episodes! If you're just joining us, welcome! If you've been by our side through the ups and downs of the past 50 episodes, THANK YOU! Thank you for listening, thank you for engaging in conversation with us and giving us ideas - thank you, for the support! We appreciate you and only hope that we continue to grow our community! Much love, Sumudu and Delakshi! Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #srilankanpodcast #slpodcast

SO much to say but so little time. We got vulnerable this time around, y’all! We talked about how we are the harshest critics of Sri Lankan/South Asian/Brown women. We give less grace to Sri Lankan/South Asian/Brown women vs other women, especially when it comes to wearing revealing clothing/being comfortable and confident in our bodies. Is it “culture”? Is it something else? Do we do it in the name of culture but it’s really something else? We had a few revelations while talking about this. Tune in and let us know your thoughts about this topic. The overall message this week is to be kind first to yourself and then to others. :) PSA: Our IG posts are a brief summary of what’s discussed in a pod episode. Please visit the link tree on our IG bio to find out how you can listen. Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #srilankanpodcast #slpodcast

Long-distance relationships aren’t any different from any other type of relationship in our opinion. We talked about some must-have qualities that help sustain an LDR as well as some tips on what might help make LDRs successful. PSA: Our IG posts are a brief summary of what’s discussed in a pod episode. Please visit the link tree on our IG bio to find out how you can listen. Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #srilankanpodcast #slpodcast

In this week’s episode, we spoke about characteristics of introverts, extroverts and ambiverts. Give this week’s episode a listen and let us know your thoughts. Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #srilankanpodcast #slpodcast

Hey, y’all! It’s been a minute. What better way to catch up than with a discussion about friendships? In this episode, we discussed friendships - specifically, why we sometimes outgrow friendships. Out of all the reasons we discussed, which one resonated with you the most? Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #srilankanpodcast #slpodcast

In this ramble episode we got to talking about Monday blues and then how expensive it is to be women. Two random topics but that’s how ramble episodes go for us sometimes. Mondays have a bad rep thanks to it being the beginning of the work week for most folks. And being a woman these days is just expensive af. Give us a listen and share your thoughts. p.s.: We didn't have enough time to get into all the things that end up in the expense bucket - we'll go deeper on another episode. Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #srilankanpodcast #slpodcast

This pandemic has been hard on everyone - we’re all experiencing collective trauma with all the lockdowns/isolation we’ve had to experience. It only seemed timely for us to talk about loneliness. Tune in to listen to us talk about dealing with loneliness. What are some ways you deal with loneliness? Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #srilankanpodcast #slpodcast

It seemed that week after week every topic that we chose also revolved around another important topic - communication. So much can be said about communication, so, we thought we would switch it up and talk about why miscommunications happen. Of course, we couldn’t cover them all in a 30+ minute episode so let us know what other factors cause miscommunications. Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #srilankanpodcast #slpodcast

Brace yourselves - we had to record today’s episode during a thunderstorm. While on vacation, we realized that having to justify sometimes the most mundane of life’s activities is a normal thing in our culture. So, we decided to talk about it. What have you had to justify or explain to someone even though you felt it wasn’t really needed? Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #srilankanpodcast #slpodcast

This week we got to talking about liking your ex’s pics on IG, having your ex on social media as a friend, your significant other liking people’s provocative pictures, and much more. Give this a listen and let us know how you feel about these burning questions in the comments. Find us: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. Send any questions/feedback to ayiwhypod@gmail.com or slide into our DMs 😏 #ayiwhypod #ඇයිwhypod #srilankan #podcast #srilanka #srilankanpodcast #slpodcast