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Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favourite days of the year, and for a long time, it was all about romance. But this year, I found myself reflecting less on love in the traditional sense and more on the ways I’ve learned to choose myself, through motherhood, marriage, health, and self-reflection. This is an honest conversation about self-worth, sustainability, and turning love inward, using the Five Love Languages as a framework for personal care rather than romance. A reminder that choosing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. You don’t need to wait to be chosen. You already are.

In this episode, I reflect on my own evolving relationship with work, creativity, and success and why I’m drawn to the idea of portfolio careers. Through personal reflections, motherhood, health, intuition, and examples from artists and creators past and present, I explore why not everyone is meant to follow a single, linear career path and why building slowly, intentionally, and in alignment can be just as meaningful. This isn't a how-to success story, this is a conversation about noticing patterns, following curiosity, and being inspired by people who’ve successfully built careers across multiple roles and disciplines. 🎧 Serenaid of the week: Worth It by Amber Mark

From fabric stores in Cabramatta to runways and billboards, this episode reflects on creativity, culture, and why being seen truly matters. Growing up as a Sri Lankan girl in 1990s Australia, creative expression was encouraged, but rarely imagined as a future. I share how the absence of representation shapes confidence, career choices, and why so many South Asian creative paths fade, not from failure, but from isolation and lack of support. This episode offers a perspective from inside the creative industry, and a reminder that visibility shapes possibility, especially for the next generation. Featuring Tamil creatives who inspire me, and this week’s SerenAid: “Chai and Sunshine” by Yanchan & Anjulie.

From a tree cut down in a suburban front yard to a Christmas filled with handmade ornaments and childhood memories. In this episode, I reflect on a childhood Christmas in 1994 when my dad cut down a tree from our driveway so we could have a Christmas tree inside the house, and surprised my brother and me with two small but unforgettable gifts. Growing up with immigrant parents meant love was often shown quietly, through thoughtful gestures rather than words. Those moments stayed with me and shaped the kind of Christmas traditions I now create with my own family. This episode is about memory, family, and how the smallest moments often become the ones we carry for life.

This episode is a love letter to the women who shaped my femininity.  From Sloane in Entourage to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Princess Diana, Whitney Houston and Sade Adu, I explore the women whose essence shaped my own. This is a celebration of the female gaze, the women who inspire us, and the parts of ourselves we recognise in them.

From saving my Adidas sneakers “for important days” in the 90s, to watching my daughters wear tulle to Woolies without a second thought, this episode explores how childhood messages shape the way we treat the “good” things in our lives. I share the story of Jane Birkin, the woman who used her Birkin bag the way it was meant to be used, fully, joyfully, imperfectly and how her philosophy changed the way I see style, motherhood, and everyday life. If you’ve ever saved your favourite clothes for “one day,” this episode will remind you: the important day is today. Enjoy this week’s Serenaid: White Dress by Set Mo.

What if the strongest, most intuitive version of you… is actually the child you used to be? Inspired by Melinda Gates’ “re-be the girl you were” message, I explore how many of us lose pieces of ourselves to expectations, adulthood, relationships and responsibility… and what it really takes to reconnect with the girl who always knew who she was. I talk intuition, confidence, energetic alignment, the power of a 9 Year ending, and the fresh new cycle awaiting us in 2026. And most importantly why minimising yourself under the guise of being “humble" actually hurts you. If you’ve ever felt like you drifted from the real you, this one’s for you. Serenaid: “I Run” — Haven & Kaitlin Aragon

When journalist Kayla Nicole channelled Toni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough for Halloween, the internet lost its mind, was it petty, or pure power move? This week, we unpack the art of the musical clapback, from 90s icons like Brandy and Monica to Kendrick Lamar’s They Not Like Us. Why do we love songs that bite back? Because they’re more than shade, they’re emotional alchemy. We’re talking empowerment, authenticity, and the healing frequency of a good diss track.

Why do women keep choosing motherhood even after knowing how hard it can be? This week, I dive into the viral “Girl With the List” that made millions rethink having kids, and share my own story: postpartum depression, recovery, and why I still said yes to doing it all again. An unfiltered look at the realities of motherhood, love, and everything in between.

Episode 9: Brain Flossing Music — How Sound Calms, Heals, and Transports Us This week, we dive into the world of bilateral stimulation music, or as social media calls it, “brain flossing music.” It’s a modern take on ancient sound healing, using alternating tones between the left and right ears to calm the mind, ease stress, and bring balance to the body. From bedtime songs to high school music lessons and ancient healing rituals, this episode explores the timeless power of sound to soothe, heal, and transform, and how modern science now echoes what our ancestors always knew: music is medicine. This week’s Serenaid Playlist includes:🎧 Adiemus by Karl Jenkins — transcendent and tribal🎧 Hold On by Lavern — a bilateral stimulation track for the full sensory experience Listen with headphones for the full sensory experience, and discover more on the Serenaid Playlist on Apple Music and Spotify. Read the full story on saraniya.com.au

🎙️ Episode 8 - The Great Unplugging of 2026 What happens when the next generation decides to put their phones down? Lately, there’s been more talk, even from voices like Gary Vee about phone free events and the idea of locking our devices away at the door. It might sound extreme now, but it could be a glimpse into what’s coming: “The Great Unplugging", a shift that’s already reshaping how we connect, create, and live online. In this episode, I explore why Gen Alpha may lead the way, and how that shift could ripple across generations. From my early marketing days when Facebook was just for friends to the hyperconnected world we live in today, I’ve seen how easily the scroll can blur the line between connection and comparison. Maybe what’s next isn’t about deleting social media altogether but learning to use it with more intention. 🎶 Serenaid of the week: “Paper Planes” - M.I.A

The morning bell rings at 4:30 a.m. and I wonder what possessed me to sign up for ten days of silence. In this episode, I share my Vipassana story, from watching my grandmother meditate as a child to discovering what stillness really means during my Saturn Return. It’s about surrender, intuition, and learning that meditation doesn’t make you someone else, it helps you hear the voice that’s always been there. 🎧 This week’s Serenaid: “Swim” by Mild Minds.

Why is desire sacred in Hindu philosophy, yet taboo in our communities and culture? In this episode, I explore Kama, not as indulgence, but as one of life’s noble aims. From temple rituals and nakshatras to body, fashion, and self-expression, this is an invitation to step into sensuality as a path to authenticity and wholeness. This week’s Serenaid: Movement by Hozier.

Shedding Skins in the Year of the Snake 🐍 In 2013, my first real job ended abruptly, a redundancy that forced me to start over and build a new life. What I didn’t realise then was that it was a Year of the Snake, a cycle all about transformation, letting go, and stepping into a new version of yourself. Now, 2025 brings another Snake year, and with it, an invitation to reflect, release, and renew. In this episode, I share my own story of shedding old skins and explore what this powerful year means in Chinese astrology and numerology and how you can use its energy to evolve too.

From MX newspaper love notes on Sydney trains to playground chats in 2024, this episode is a celebration of serendipity, presence, and the magic of noticing the people around us. Small moments, fleeting connections, and unexpected conversations, sometimes life’s most beautiful stories happen when we simply look up. Featuring this week’s Serenaid: Idea 10 by Gibran Alcocer.