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by Seema D'souza
Welcome to our podcast a little zen a little mess a honest look at life and finding the balance between everyday chaos of everyday life. Because life isn’t all incense and affirmations sometimes, it’s laundry piles and loud thoughts. And that’s okay.Tune in weekly for soulful insights, relatable realness, and a gentle reminder: you don’t have to be perfectly peaceful to live a meaningful, mindful life.
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- 5 days ago5 min
A Little Diwali Cleaning for the Soul
Diwali is here, and suddenly we're all experts at cleaning, decluttering and throwing things away. Old bills, forgotten clothes, mysterious chargers and things we haven't used in years — nothing escapes the Diwali clean-up! But while we're busy making our homes sparkle, what about the clutter we've been carrying inside us? In this festive episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema reflects on the emotional baggage we often hold on to — old grudges, unresolved conversations, unnecessary guilt, unrealistic expectations and the responsibility of keeping everyone else happy. We can let go of an old dress that no longer fits, but somehow struggle to let go of an old version of ourselves. Perhaps this Diwali, it's time for a little inner cleaning too. Not by forcing forgiveness or fixing every relationship, but by gently putting down the things we no longer need to carry. Because a clean home feels wonderful, but a lighter heart? That's an entirely different kind of luxury. This Diwali, light a diya, make yourself a cup of chai, and ask yourself: What am I still holding on to that I no longer need to carry? Wishing you a beautiful Diwali filled with light, love, and a little less emotional clutter. Happy Diwali from A Little Zen, A Little Mess! ✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago5 min
When Fitting In Means Losing Yourself
In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema explores a question many of us carry quietly through life: How much of ourselves are we willing to change just to be chosen? From the little girl waiting to be included in a game to the adults who silence their opinions, hide their hurt, and make themselves smaller to keep a relationship, we often learn to become the version of ourselves we think will be easiest to love. But there's a difference between growing for someone and changing yourself to be accepted. One helps you become more of who you are. The other slowly erases you. This episode is a gentle reminder that belonging shouldn't require you to abandon yourself, that love shouldn't feel like a constant audition, and that the right people will make room for your boundaries, your imperfections, and your authentic self. Perhaps the real question isn't, “How do I make them choose me?” but “Who am I becoming while I'm trying to be chosen?” Because sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stop waiting to be picked and finally choose yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago5 min
When Good People Get It Wrong
In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema reflects on the people who came before us—and the little pieces of them that quietly remain in who we are. A recipe, a phrase, a habit, the way we make our tea, the way we worry, laugh, love, or tell someone to take a sweater. We inherit far more than names and possessions. We inherit stories, values, sacrifices, strengths, and sometimes even wounds. Through the story of Karna and the idea of rin, Seema explores what it means to remember where we came from, what we owe to those whose lives helped make ours possible, and what it means to carry something good forward. Because inheritance isn't only about repeating what came before. Sometimes it's about passing on the good—and being the person who finally heals what shouldn't be repeated. We are not just the people who came before us. We are a continuation of them. And one day, someone may be a continuation of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago8 min
The Ravana We Don't Burn
Every Dusshera, we watch Ravana burn and celebrate the victory of good over evil. But what if the most important Ravana is the one we carry within ourselves? In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema reflects on the quiet ways ego, pride, anger, and the need to be right can shape our relationships. Through a moving story about a father and his young son, she explores what happens when we defend our intentions without noticing the impact of our actions. Because knowing what's right and having the courage to do what's right are two very different things. Our wounds may explain our behaviour, but they don't give us permission to keep wounding others. This Dasara, perhaps the question isn't what we want to burn, but what we're finally ready to change. A grudge we keep holding, an apology we keep postponing, or a pattern we keep defending. Real victory doesn't always come with fireworks or cheering crowds. Sometimes, it's the quiet moment we choose humility over ego, compassion over cruelty, and change over being right. The Ravana within us is defeated one choice at a time. Happy Dusshera! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 10, 20268 min
You Don't Have to Shrink to Be Loved
In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema explores the difference between being kind and being so nice that you slowly disappear. We learn to say “it’s fine” when it isn’t, “anything is fine” when we have a preference, and “don’t worry about me” when we really should be worrying about ourselves. Somewhere along the way, keeping the peace can become a way of keeping ourselves quiet. But kindness doesn't mean tolerating everything. You can have boundaries and still have a heart. You can say no without explaining yourself for five minutes. And you can disappoint people without doing anything wrong. Because maybe the goal isn't to become harder or less caring. Maybe it's simply to stop abandoning yourself in the process of being good to everyone else. Be kind. Be generous. Love deeply. But don't be so nice that you disappear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 3, 20266 min
Some People We Lose, Some We Carry
In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema reflects on the people who came before us—and the little pieces of them that quietly remain in who we are. A recipe, a phrase, a habit, the way we make our tea, the way we worry, laugh, love, or tell someone to take a sweater. We inherit far more than names and possessions. We inherit stories, values, sacrifices, strengths, and sometimes even wounds. Through the story of Karna and the idea of rin, Seema explores what it means to remember where we came from, what we owe to those whose lives helped make ours possible, and what it means to carry something good forward. Because inheritance isn't only about repeating what came before. Sometimes it's about passing on the good—and being the person who finally heals what shouldn't be repeated. We are not just the people who came before us. We are a continuation of them. And one day, someone may be a continuation of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 26, 20268 min
The Stories We Tell Ourselves About People
In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema explores something we all do, often without realizing it: deciding who someone is before we really know them. Someone doesn't reply, and we decide they don't care. Someone seems distant, and we call them cold. Someone doesn't invite us, and suddenly we've written an entire story about why. But how much of what we believe about people is actually what we know—and how much is simply the story we've created? Seema explores the difference between judgment and discernment, reminding us that we can choose our people, protect our energy, and walk away from relationships that don't work for us without turning someone's differences into a character flaw. Because sometimes the person we're judging isn't the person we're actually seeing. We're seeing the story we told ourselves about them. And perhaps the most generous thing we can do is leave a little room to be wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 19, 20266 min
Bappa Leaves, But Something Stays
In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema reflects on the quiet days after Ganpati—the decorations coming down, the drums becoming silent, and Bappa returning home. But what if Visarjan isn't really about losing something? What if it is about learning to carry something forward? Through the simple story of a little boy who asks why Bappa is being taken away, Seema explores endings, memories, change, gratitude, and the beautiful reminder that the form may change, but the feeling can remain. Because the real celebration isn't just about the days Bappa spends in our homes. It's about what we carry into the days after—the patience, laughter, faith, love and gratitude that make ordinary life feel a little more special. Bappa may go home. But the joy doesn't have to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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