

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast
Family dinner table talk is dead. The new hangout for families is a shared WhatsApp message, it's a YouTube link, it's a forwarded TikTok. Join me in my new living room on The Zarna Garg Family Podcast, with my family members and other guests, as we explore modern life's most pressing issues like a modern family - through our own podcast.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 42min
What Your Siblings Will Never Tell You
Ever wonder if your siblings are your secret life coaches—or just undercover agents of chaos? Join us as we expose the hilarious and heartwarming truths of siblinghood. From raising kids without a village, to tackling sibling rivalries, get ready as we reveal the unspoken codes that keep our family (mostly) sane.
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Sep 2, 2024 • 38min
Recovering Sugar Addicts
In this episode, the Garg family dissects the sugar epidemic, exposing everything from deceptively high fructose corn syrup to the hidden sugars in everyday items like toothpaste. With Shalabh’s chemical engineering expertise and Zarna’s eye for misleading labels, they reveal the absurdity of our sugar-coated world, and practical tips to break free from its sweet grip.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 25min
Education Redesigned
What if you could redesign the entire education system from scratch?
Veer maps out the perfect school, Brij advocates for financial literacy curriculum, a fitness center, and overpaid teachers, and Zarna begs to scrap humanities at large (despite her secret passion for writing). From carpentry to driving school, practical skills take center stage, but the real fun begins when each family member gets to make three outrageous wishes from a genie.
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Aug 19, 2024 • 39min
The Confidence Starter Pack
Success lives on the other side of fear," or at least that’s what we told ourselves when we turned our anxiety into advice on today’s episode. We explore why confidence looks different in men and women, how introverts fake it so well, and even throw in some questionable dating advice.
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Aug 12, 2024 • 25min
Life Advice From a 12-Year-Old
To be fully transparent, Veer is often good at being forgotten, as our third child, but behind that quiet demeanor is a treasure trove of wisdom. As a fan favorite in this podcast series, Veer shares what he learned alongside his achieving siblings, about surviving an immigrant parent household, and meeting high expectations while living life to the fullest.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 54min
From Flag Football to Real Estate
Ever wondered how financial wisdom can transform your life? Join us while my husband, who's been knee-deep in finance for 25 years, reveals the glamorous secrets of patience in career growth and the heart-pounding excitement of low-fee index funds. Spoiler: it’s like watching paint dry, but with money! The kids hone in on what financial independence mans to them, and perhaps we even share tips that might just make you a millionaire—or at least help you survive the next rent cycle.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 38min
Caviar Dreams on a Ramen Budget
Can healthy eating be cheap- and is it even worth the fuss? Join in on our chaotic kitchen chats for some hacks on stretching your food budget while questioning the absurdities of our food system. We’ll show you how to eat well without breaking the bank. You can save for the more important things in life - Hermes bags.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 55min
Charge Your Kids Rent!
Ever considered charging your kids rent?
Financial independence is not just a personal milestone - it’s a socio-cultural challenge, especially within immigrant families. Tune in while our kids open up about their take on parental control over finances and the pressures of becoming self-sufficient. We tackle the practicality of shared expenses, the nuances of prenups, and the cultural expectations of caring for parents in their later years. But most importantly, why kids should be paying their dues through RENT.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 37min
Coffee Over Cocktails
Join the Garg family on a journey to healthier beverage choices, from soda obsessions to coffee addictions. Explore diverse drink preferences, hydration myths, and the social dynamics of coffee consumption. Dive into the debate of homemade vs. store-bought protein shakes and the health impacts of sugary drinks. Learn about the cultural significance of chai in an Indian family and the importance of making informed drink choices for better health.

Jul 8, 2024 • 44min
Veggie Vendetta & Meat Mayhem
How does a lifelong vegetarian navigate raising kids in America while her husband embraces meat diets? Join us as we tackle this family feud, with Shalabh young conversion to meat-eating and our daughter Zoya’s yoga-inspired veganism. We dive into the environmental impact of our diets, from factory farming to shocking vegetarian eco-costs, and share practical tips for healthier plant-based protein diets. Reflecting on our journey in parenting and feeding our kids, we discuss the challenge of instilling good dietary habits early while keeping our sanity intact.
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