The Zarna Garg Family Podcast

Are the Garg parents sexist? This week, we expose the double standards in how parents treat sons vs. daughters, as well as dig into the juicier truth of whether we're just repeating the same madness us parents were raised with. Thank you to our #sponsor Spicewell - get Spicewell NOW at spicewell.com make sure to use code ZARNA15 to get 15% off at: http://spicewell.com and code ZARNA15. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zarna-garg-show/id1699849965 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY! Website: https://zarnagarg.com/ Instagram : @ZarnaGarg Podcast : @zarnagargfamilypodcast #podcast #family #indian #comedy #newyorkcity #culture #asia #usa #healthy #parenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we throwing away our money away or strategically allocatinf every penny? In this episode, we’re exposing the spending habits we’re secretly guilty of, and the ones we’ll defend with our whole heart. Money is a touchy topic, but we’re not holding anything back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re not your picture-perfect family — and this episode proves it. From petty annoyances to big red flags, we’re exposing every little thing we can’t stand about each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE STANFORD GRADUATION SPECIAL IS HERE! And chaos was the best word to describe it. Hear (and see) all about it, because we recorded the whole trip! Feelings were hurt, tears were shed. You just have to watch for yourself. Thank you Mathnasium for sponsoring this episode! If you want to give your child the gift of confidence and the chance to achieve something great, — contact Mathnasium today to get a free assessment. And if you’re looking to give your summer closet an upgrade, do it with Quince. Go to Quince.com/ZARNA for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re fighting over green smoothies, intermittent fasting, and why “healthy eating” might actually be killing us (and our wallets). Some health trends I swear by....but the rest of the family, unsurprisingly, is suffocated by them. Hear all about it by tuning in! Thank you to our #sponsor Spicewell - get Spicewell NOW in stores at Sprouts nationwide - make sure to use this special $3 off coupon, just for our listeners: bit.ly/sproutsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back by divine demand—Part 2 of “Do We Believe in God?” is here. The whole family’s back to debating on how religion actually shows up in our lives (and yes, we’re still not on the same page). No shame, all truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer at the Gargs is off to a not so great start. We’re already ruining each other’s plans and curating movie lists no one agrees on. Summer for the Garg’s is not all glitz and glamour, and it likely isn’t for you either. Tune in and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when your mom turns the family into her business? This episode is one long chaotic conversation where the kids speak out on the embarrassment and controversy over surrendering their professional career to their mom’s business. Lines are crossed, alliances are broken, and someone might actually exit the family group chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What makes a house a home? Is it love and laughter, or just a working toilet and Wi-Fi? This week, we spiral into a family debate over whether you need magic or just a place to sit that doesn't collapse. Spoiler: no one agrees, and someone tries to put emotional value on a plant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We say that you tend to follow the religious practices you’re born into — but what if every Garg in the house had a different take on their religion? In this episode, we ask every Garg what or who they believe in, to what extent religion plays a role in their lives, and how it’s like developing your own religious values beyond what you were raised with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The “perfect summer vacation” is a lie we keep booking flights for. Why even plan a vacation when you could be working, building your brand, and stacking cash? This episode dives into the chaos of travel plans, family meltdowns, and the nagging question: is a trip really worth the stress? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

***BONUS EPISODE*** If you couldn't join our special event, where I was put in the hot seat while my daughter, Zoya Garg, fact checked every crazy story from my book, tune in here! If you haven't gotten the memo yet, This American Woman is now available everywhere books are sold! And for your convenience, it is also available on Amazon (where it is a #1 top release.) Get your copy NOW and check out my Instagram post to enter the BIGGEST giveaway we've had! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, all the anger is let out on what it actually means to be late, whether it’s to dinner, a party, or when your parents need you the most. How many times can you be late before your family forms a group chat without you, and is punctuality a sign of love or just basic human decency? All these answered and more, on today’s episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Modern Day Motherhood: Where Zarna’s offended that American moms give and give—and don’t even expect their kids to take care of them when they’re old. Meanwhile, the Garg kids start pushing back with their concerns and fears as they realize “taking care of your parents” isn’t just a sweet idea, but the reality of what's expected of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The things you definitely can’t tell your parents—like who you love, how you feel, or that you’re mildly sad sometimes. Because God forbid anyone gets offended...Lucky for you, we still revealed these secrets to prove to you how it goes over here. What's the reality of your family dynamics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have to stop pretending like everybody loves everybody equally. We do have favorites, and yes, that includes in the family as well. Tune in while we reveal who our favorites AND least favorites are among the Gargs. BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY! Website: https://zarnagarg.com/ Instagram : @ZarnaGarg Podcast : @zarnagargfamilypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manipulation? It’s when everyone in your family is claiming to be an open book, but we’ve all been going against each other’s backs with secrets. Brij is rushing to end the episode, Shalabh dad refuses to share his phone, and Veer realizes he couldn’t trust his brother with anything he ever shared. Feelings definitely got hurt, and it turns into a disaster of an episode. Learn who the full blown liars among the Gargs are by tuning in. BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY! Website: https://zarnagarg.com/ Instagram : @ZarnaGarg Podcast : @zarnagargfamilypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s episode features only Zarna’s kids and husband, all who attempt to quantify her fame—because sure, people recognize her, but from an insider’s perspective, how is her celebrity status perceived? Along the way, the siblings get in a heated debate on entrepreneurship vs. corporate, and whether starting a business is really about passion, profit, or finding an excuse to never sit through another company-wide Zoom meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Figuring out you’re gay isn't the hard part — but telling your Indian parents…? The Gargs sit down with Roshan Sethi, director of the new film, “This Indian Boy,” to unpack what it was like to come out. From personal revelations to watching friends navigate the minefield of family expectations, this is the raw take on what it's like to be Indian and gay. BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY! Website: https://zarnagarg.com/ Instagram : @ZarnaGarg Podcast : @zarnagargfamilypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosting a party is only fun until you realize you're an unpaid event planner, therapist, and janitor all at once. Guests complain, drinks spill, and the question 'Is there more food?' becomes your last straw. Why is it the norm to spend half your paycheck to stress out in your own home? BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY! Website: https://zarnagarg.com/Instagram : @ZarnaGarg Podcast : @zarnagargfamilypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices