Delightfully Unhinged

Episoade

• Why are female friendships so important to us? (Chosen family and sisterhood) with Harriet, Sandi and May 06.06.2026 45min

  In this episode, we celebrate one of the most important relationships in our lives: female friendships.What makes a healthy friendship?Why does making friends get harder as we get older?Why do female friendships often become emotional support systems, healing spaces, and chosen family?As three women living in different countries, we reflect on the friendships that have shaped us, supported us through major life transitions, and reminded us who we are during our lowest moments.We discuss:• What healthy friendships look like• Emotional safety, honesty, and shared values• Friendship breakups and growing apart• Loneliness, migration, and maintaining friendships across borders• The power of sisterhood and communityThis episode is funny, heartfelt, occasionally chaotic, and ultimately a reminder that some of life's greatest loves are platonic.Because romantic love isn't the only thing that makes life meaningful. Sometimes your girlfriends save your life. ❤️
• Intersectional feminism explained (Privileged vs Oppressed) with Harriet, Sandi and May 24.05.2026 44min

  This week, we dive into one of the most important and honestly most misunderstood conversations around feminism: intersectional feminism. - What does it actually mean?- Why doesn’t “one-size-fits-all feminism” work?- And why do race, ethnicity, migration, class, language, disability, and conflict all shape how inequality is experienced?Through personal stories and lived experiences as Burmese women living abroad, we unpack:✨ racism, migration & diaspora identity✨ cognitive labour and constantly explaining yourself✨ privilege and marginalization existing at the same time✨ decolonising our thinking, media & education✨ why representation matters✨ whose voices get heard and whose don’tWe also discuss:– being treated differently because of passports and skin colour– Western-centric feminism and media– beauty standards and internalised bias– feminism in Myanmar and the Spring Revolution– how systems shape our understanding of ourselves and others⚠️ Warning: This episode may cause existential reflection, sudden anger at Facebook comments, and an urge to decolonise your bookshelf immediately.
• What are the misconceptions about feminism? - with Harriet, Sandi and May 15.05.2026 52min

  We dive into feminism, intersectional feminism, and the many myths that still surround the word itself - especially online. From growing up as women in Myanmar to navigating gender expectations abroad, we unpack how inequality shows up in everyday life, culture, relationships, work, and identity.In this episode, we talk about:✨ what feminism actually means✨ why feminism is not anti-men✨ toxic masculinity and emotional repression✨ gender roles in Myanmar society✨ intersectionality, privilege, and lived experiences✨ why one-size-fits-all feminism doesn’t workWe also reflect on personal stories that shaped our understanding of feminism from witnessing double standards as young girls to recognizing how systems affect everyone differently depending on gender, class, ethnicity, and social position.This episode is thoughtful, messy, funny, emotional, and occasionally slightly feral.⚠️ Side effects may include:– questioning societal norms– realizing feminism benefits everyone– getting irrationally angry at “not all men” comments
• Social media addiction with Harriet, Sandi and May 03.05.2026 58min

  🎙️ Social Media Addiction - our most unhinged episode yet. We started this episode trying to talk about social media… and ended up unpacking algorithms, mental health, online harassment, misinformation - and our own questionable screen habits.From the early days of Tumblr and Friendster to today’s dopamine-driven feeds, we reflect on how social media has shifted from connection to something much more complex and sometimes, overwhelming.We talk about:– doomscrolling and emotional burnout– how tech companies design platforms to keep us hooked– the mental health impact of constant exposure to news and content– diaspora experiences of staying connected (and overwhelmed) at the same time– why going offline feels impossible… but necessaryAlso featuring:dark humour, random spirals, and a little bit of self-exposure⚠️ This episode may cause sudden awareness of your screen time
• Bilingual chit chat: Belonging and loneliness when you're away from home 26.04.2026 31min

  This one’s a bit more of a casual, bilingual chit-chat between us 🤍We talk about loneliness, belonging, and what it really feels like to live away from home - navigating different cultures, missing familiar things, and sometimes feeling like you don’t fully belong anywhere.Through a mix of English and Burmese, we share personal stories, little reflections, and the small ways we try to cope, reconnect, and build our own sense of community.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fully belong anywhere, this one’s for you.
• Book discussion: Exploring "The Vegetarian" by Han Kang with Harriet, Sandi and May 18.04.2026 44min

  In this episode, we discuss The Vegetarian by Han Kang (Nobel Literature Prize and International Booker Prize Winner) - a powerful and unsettling novel that explores bodily autonomy, societal expectations, and different forms of violence.We reflect on how the story made us feel, unpack key themes, and share personal perspectives on conformity, silence, and the experiences of women navigating complex social norms.⚠️ Content note: This episode includes discussion of violence and sensitive topics. Listener discretion advised.
• Understanding generational trauma with Harriet, Sandi and May 09.04.2026 42min

  "You can't heal what you don't recognize." ~ SandiIn this episode of "Delightfully Unhinged," the hosts May, Sandi, and Harriet delve into the complex topic of generational trauma, sharing their personal experiences and insights. We discuss how trauma can be passed down through families and cultures, affecting individuals' behaviors and coping mechanisms. The conversation highlights the internalized nature of trauma, emphasizing that it is not just about personal experiences but also about collective societal issues, particularly in the context of our upbringing in Myanmar. We also reflect on childhoods, the parenting styles experienced, and how these have shaped adult lives, including relationships and self-perceptions.As we explore the nuances of generational trauma, we also touch on the importance of awareness and healing. We share our strategies for processing trauma, such as therapy and open communication with family members.#trauma #traumahealing #mentalhealth #generationaltrauma #podcast #lifestyle #patriarchy #educationsystem #delightfullyunhinged #criticalthinking #burmesepodcast #womenpodcasters
• How to building healthy relationships with Harriet, Sandi and May 25.03.2026 37min

  We unpacked signs of healthy relationships, how emotional safety matters in relationships and reevaluating relationships in this episode.
• Breaking down patriarchy with Harriet, Sandi and May 23.03.2026 36min

  We explore the concept of patriarchy, its definition, and its pervasive impact on society. Let's talk about how patriarchal systems create behaviors that become ingrained in culture, affecting various aspects of life, including education and social norms.