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The Time-In Talks Podcast
Join me (Tejal V Patel) Award-Winning Author and Mindfulness/Mediation Expert
Join me, Tejal V. Patel, award-winning author, mindfulness expert, and author of the upcoming book Chup! We Don’t Talk About That, for refreshingly real conversations about motherhood, spirituality, personal growth, healing, and the things we were told not to talk about.
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The Time-In Talks Podcast
[EP 125] Setting Boundaries With South Asian Parents
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In many South Asian families, comments about weight are almost a love language — but one that often leaves us feeling small. This episode explores how to set boundaries when parents or relatives comment on your body, and why doing so isn’t about rebellion or disrespect — it’s about self-respect and emotional clarity.
We talk about how to approach these conversations with empathy, firmness, and a focus on your own wellbeing, not on changing theirs.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why weight comments are so normalized in South Asian households
- How to separate love and concern from control and criticism
- Ways to communicate boundaries clearly without escalating conflict
- Why setting limits isn’t “Western” or “disrespectful” — it’s healthy
- How speaking up can shift family dynamics and nurture mutual respect
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