Shame, Sex Ed & Shifting Culture with Lilly Singh

In this bold and empowering episode, Dr. Nigma Talib sits down with global icon and Unicorn Island President Lilly Singh for a refreshingly real conversation about shame, sex, and storytelling. With her new feature film DOIN’ IT—a sex-positive, South Asian coming-of-age comedy—Lilly is breaking boundaries in Hollywood and beyond.

They discuss what it means to challenge cultural taboos, why representation is so personal to her, and how comedy can be a revolutionary tool for healing generational wounds. Lilly opens up about the emotional toll of high-achieving success, her own journey of unlearning shame, and the joy of creating a character who’s figuring it all out in real-time.

This episode is an honest, often hilarious, and deeply human look at how we can use our platforms to rewrite the rules—for ourselves and others.

Whether you’re navigating identity, challenging inherited beliefs, or just want to laugh and feel seen, Lilly brings her signature honesty, depth, and fire.

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⏱️ Episode Timestamps

00:00 – 03:05 — Dr. Nigma introduces Lilly and the cultural power of DOIN’ IT
03:06 – 06:50 — Lilly on sex education, shame, and why the film had to be made
06:51 – 11:40 — Creating Maya: A character who’s confident yet clueless
11:41 – 15:25 — Challenging taboos in the South Asian community through comedy
15:26 – 20:05 — How growing up in a conservative family shaped her voice
20:06 – 25:30 — From overachieving to redefining success on her own terms
25:31 – 30:15 — Lilly on burnout, boundaries, and rebuilding joy
30:16 – 34:20 — Unicorn Island, advocacy, and creating stories that heal
34:21 – 38:10 — Owning sexuality without the “coming out” narrative
38:11 – End — Final reflections on storytelling, identity, and choosing yourself

Follow Lilly Singh
Instagram: @lilly
Founder: @unicornisland 🦄
Pre-Order her Movie @doinitmovie 👇🏽
You can pre-order DOIN’ IT on Apple, Amazon, and Fandango to watch it at home starting October 7.

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Instagram: @drnigmatalib
Podcast Instagram: @thehealthydocpod
Facebook: nigma.talib
Website: www.healthydoc.com