Currently Cringing

If the holidays feel heavy, this episode is for you.On today’s episode of Currently Cringing, Anisha sits down with Dr. Rachna Buxani — licensed mental health counselor with 23+ years of international experience across the United States, Dubai, and the Cayman Islands, founder of Buxani Counseling Care, and author of the groundbreaking new book “Unseen: A Therapist’s Reflection on a Daughter’s Journey Through a Narcissistic Father’s Shadow.”Whether you’re a millennial navigating complicated holiday dynamics, someone healing from a chaotic childhood, or just trying to understand the patterns you keep repeating in relationships, this episode is a masterclass in clarity, compassion, and science-based healing.In This Episode, We Discuss:🔹 What narcissism actually isNot just selfies and self-absorption — but the clinical spectrum of narcissism: • Grandiose narcissists • Vulnerable narcissists • Communal narcissists • Self-righteous narcissists • Neglectful narcissists • Malignant narcissists (the most dangerous)Dr. Buxani breaks down how each one shows up in families, marriages, and daily life.🔹 The Narcissistic Family System & Childhood RolesWhy children in these families are unconsciously assigned roles like: • The Golden Child • The Scapegoat • The Invisible Child • The Peacemaker/Fixer • The Parentified Assistant…and how those roles shape your identity, self-worth, and relationships for decades.🔹 Intergenerational Trauma & Why Your Body RemembersWe explore why narcissistic trauma is considered a public health issue, the difference between big-T and small-t trauma, and why your body stores emotional pain long after your mind tries to forget.🔹 Trauma Bonding, Codependency, and the Cycle of Narcissistic RelationshipsDr. Buxani clarifies two of the most misused terms on social media — and explains, in plain language, what a trauma-bonded relationship actually is.🔹 IFS (Internal Family Systems) & How It Heals Narcissistic TraumaA step-by-step look at how IFS works, why it’s one of the most compassion-centered trauma therapies, and how it helps survivors reconnect with their “Self” — the calm, confident core identity that narcissistic systems erode.🔹 Why Narcissistic Abuse Is Often InvisibleWe discuss why people raised in these homes rarely realize it until adulthood, the grief that comes with naming the truth, and how healing begins once you finally see your story clearly.🔹 How to Deal with a Narcissistic Parent During the HolidaysPractical guidance on: • Yellow rock vs. gray rock communication • How to set boundaries without chaos • How to emotionally detox afterward • Why you may still get triggered even when you’ve “accepted the truth” • How long it REALLY takes to heal🔹 Hope, Healing, and Rewriting Your FutureThis episode is ultimately about empowerment — learning that you are not the problem, that healing is possible at any age, and that your story doesn’t end where your trauma began.⸻⭐ Who This Episode Is For: • Anyone raised by a narcissistic or emotionally unavailable parent • Adult children who feel “not enough,” “too much,” or invisible • People stuck in trauma-bonded relationships • Listeners who struggle during the holidays • Anyone working to heal their nervous system, identity, and self-worth • Partners of people healing from narcissistic upbringing • Anyone curious about IFS therapy, CPTSD, or intergenerational trauma⸻Preorder the ebook now; hardcover releases January 14, 2026.💛 If this conversation brought up difficult feelings…You are not alone.You are not imagining it.And you are not broken.Resources and contacts for Dr. Buxani are available at the end of the episode and linked in the show notes.https://buxanicare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why My Family Cancelled Christmas India vs America Elder Care Sex and the City Lies Fashion Taste and Viral PoliticsIn this unhinged November episode of Currently Cringing Anisha unpacks everything from the end of her family Christmas tradition to the emotional reality of aging parents and grandparents in America. After her parents decide to spend the holidays in India and her husband is working she realizes she will be home alone for the first time ever during Christmas. That sparks a brutally honest look at what family aging and tradition really mean as her grandparents permanently relocate to India and instantly begin thriving with care and support that simply does not exist in the United States.From elder care costs to quality of life Anisha breaks down the stark difference between growing old in America versus India and why this shift shattered everything she assumed about home aging and responsibility.Then the episode explodes into pure millennial cultural commentary as she revisits Sex and the City in her forties and realizes Carrie Bradshaw was not a quirky fashion icon but a financially delusional emotionally chaotic villain dressed in craft-project couture. With her fashion background Anisha draws the line between being a fashionista and having actual taste and why social media has eliminated authenticity and replaced it with trend-driven clones.Finally she dives into the political plot twist of Zoran Mumdani becoming mayor of New York City at thirty four defeating Andrew Cuomo and revealing how modern elections are won on TikTok not in banquet halls. She examines viral politics campaign machines Gen Z feminism and why calling a twenty eight year old political spouse a feminist icon might be the biggest reach of the year.This episode blends comedy heartbreak cultural truth and political chaos into one razor sharp hour that hits family South Asian identity fashion reality checks influencer culture elder care and America’s generational unraveling.family Christmas cancelled India vs America elder care South Asian grandparents Sex and the City Carrie Bradshaw millennial comedy fashion vs taste authenticity social media influencer culture Zoran Mumdani New York politics Gen Z feminism cultural commentary Currently Cringing Anisha Ramakrishna#FunnyPodcast #Relatable #ComedyPodcast #FunnyGirls #GirlsPodcast #WomenPodcast #MillennialPodcast #femalepodcast #popculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Anisha Ramakrishna (Bravo's Family Karma) delivers a sharp, witty manifesto on decentering everything that's been running your life without permission: your age, men, family expectations, and society's outdated script.What You'll Learn:✨ Decenter Your Age - Why being over 35 isn't a deadline and how to stop apologizing for your timeline✨ Decenter Men - How to stop editing your life around male validation and build a life that men are invited into, not built around✨ Decenter Your Family - Why your parents' Boomer advice is literally useless (the world they knew doesn't exist anymore) and how to love your family while ignoring their outdated expectations✨ Decenter Society's Script - Breaking free from the graduate-marry-kids-house timeline that no longer applies✨ The "Boyfriend is Cringe" Phenomenon - Anisha reveals how she started this viral trend before British Vogue wrote about it, why women are hiding their partners on social media now, and what it means for modern relationships✨ Why Relationships Aren't Achievements - Unpacking why being "chosen" is not the same as being successful, and why partnership should never be proof of your worthPerfect for: Women 18-45 who are tired of living according to everyone else's timeline, feeling behind because they're single, or making their relationship status their entire personality.women over 35, dating advice for women, modern relationships, decentering men, family expectations, quarter life crisis, biological clock, marriage pressure, single women, relationship advice, women's empowerment, modern feminism, self-worth, identity without relationshipsIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it. Leave a review and let us know what you're decentering in your life.#DecenterMen #WomenOver35 #DatingAdvice #ModernRelationships #BoyfriendIsCringe #FamilyKarma #RelationshipAdvice #SingleWomen #WomensEmpowerment #MillennialWomen #GenZWomen #SelfWorth #ModernFeminism #BiologicalClock #MarriagePressure #AnishaRamakrishna #BravoTV #PodcastForWomen #LifeAdvice #DatingInYour30sSelf-Improvement, RelationshipsSociety & Culture, Mental Health, Women's Issuesdating advice, relationship advice, women over 30, family pressure, life coaching, personal development, modern feminism, single life, marriage advice, biological clock, quarter life crisis, millennial advice#FunnyPodcast #Relatable #ComedyPodcast #FunnyGirls #GirlsPodcast #WomenPodcast #MillennialPodcast #femalepodcast #popculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do climbing Mount Everest and robbing the Louvre have in common?Absolutely nothing—except human delusion, designer jackets, and the desperate need to flex.In this week’s Currently Cringing, Anisha spirals into the two most unhinged headlines of the year: the Louvre jewelry heist (aka the most French crime ever committed—scooters, tiaras, and a four-minute smash-and-grab), and the Everest traffic jam of influencers risking frostbite for a selfie caption that reads “grind never stops.”From pink diamonds to oxygen tanks, this episode dives into:💎 The psychology of why people chase danger and attention⛰️ The luxury of suffering in expensive outerwear🪞The art of clout-chasing disguised as self-discovery🧠 The conspiracy theories behind the Louvre heist (Princesses, Pink Panthers, and Parisian politics)🫶 And why Everest and the Louvre are really just the same metaphor in different lighting: humans doing the most for validation.It’s chaotic, hilarious, and weirdly profound—a masterclass in delusional anthropology.#FunnyPodcast #Relatable #ComedyPodcast #FunnyGirls #GirlsPodcast #WomenPodcast #MillennialPodcast #femalepodcast #popculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly educational episode, I spiral through 100+ years of Balkan drama — from royal assassinations to rotating presidencies, Tito’s breakup with Stalin, and why Slovenia is thriving while Bosnia still has a group chat government.If you’ve ever wondered why ex-Yugoslavia is so complicated, why you can’t get a flight from Croatia to Albania, or what the difference is between “Balkan” and “Slav” — this is your crash course. We go full storytime with facts, feelings, and flight delays.Featuring history, heartbreak, high-speed trains, and my birthday trip turned geopolitical rabbit hole.#FunnyPodcast #Relatable #ComedyPodcast #FunnyGirls #GirlsPodcast #WomenPodcast #MillennialPodcast #femalepodcast #popculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.