Half Indian, Half Normal

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

What happens when you say something as a joke…

and then realise it reveals something much deeper?

Writer and poet Ramanique Ahluwalia joins me for an honest, powerful conversation about identity, belonging, and the quiet pressures that shape us.

From growing up between cultures to navigating sexuality without the words to describe it, this episode is full of moments that will stay with you.

What we cover:

🔥 Joking about being "half normal"

and why it was a painful moment.

🔥 Fitting in vs. being yourself

the messy reality of figuring it all out.

🔥 The pressure to conform

why we seek validation, even when it hurts us.

🔥 Taking back pride

the joy of a defaced Pride flag protest.

🔥 Owning her identity on her terms

why it took years to feel like her full self.

Real human stories have the power to change

How we see ourselves and each other.

This episode is for anyone

Who has ever felt ‘not enough’:

Not Indian enough,

Not straight enough,

Not anything enough.

And for those who want to understand the world through someone else’s eyes.

🎧 Listen now.

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Host: Mira Magecha
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Creative Director: Alex Payne
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Editor: Josh Partridge
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Music: Jay Witsey
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