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  • Breaking Stereotypes: Amol Parashar on Sex, Masculinity & Vulnerability

    Breaking Stereotypes: Amol Parashar on Sex, Masculinity & Vulnerability
    2025/12/13
    Amol Parashar joins Leeza Mangaldas on Love Matters for a refreshingly honest conversation about intimacy, masculinity and the myths around sex. From awkward first experiences to confidence, communication, boundaries and consent — Amol shares his take on what men want and how intimacy evolves with experience. Watch for grounded insights, funny confessions, and a reminder that sex is about connection, not performance.

    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: / leezamangaldas

    YouTube: / @leezamangaldas1

    CREDITS:

    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
    Charulata Biswas (IE)

    Researcher & Editor:
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Video Editor:
    Meetesh Dixit (IE)

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Editorial Support:
    Shashank Bhargava (IE)
    Prerana Deshpande (DW)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.
    It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.
    Learn more about DW:https://www.dw.com
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    46 分
  • From People-Pleasing to Self-Love: Shreya Dhanwanthary on Dating in Your 20s vs 30s

    From People-Pleasing to Self-Love: Shreya Dhanwanthary on Dating in Your 20s vs 30s
    2025/11/29
    Actor and writer Shreya Dhanwanthary joins Leeza Mangaldas to unpack how dating, sex, and self-worth shift from your 20s to your 30s. From first dates and people-pleasing habits to embracing self-confidence, body positivity, and dating apps in your 30s, they explore the lessons learned along the way. Shreya shares her journey of rejecting societal conditioning, defining her own femininity, and finding freedom in being single. Whether it’s navigating dating apps, understanding intentions, or breaking free from gender norms, this conversation is full of honesty, humor, and heartfelt advice for anyone figuring out love on their own terms.

    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: / leezamangaldas
    YouTube: / @leezamangaldas1

    Shreya Dhanwanthary's socials:
    Instagram /shreyadhan13
    X https://x.com/shreyadhan13

    CREDITS:

    Produced by:

    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
    Charulata Biswas (IE)

    Researcher & Editor:
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Video Editor:
    Meetesh Dixit (IE)

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Editorial Support:
    Shashank Bhargava (IE)
    Prerana Deshpande (DW)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com
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    55 分
  • Isha Bhatia Sanan on How Parents Can Talk to Kids About Sex, Puberty & Periods

    Isha Bhatia Sanan on How Parents Can Talk to Kids About Sex, Puberty & Periods
    2025/11/15
    Journalist Isha Bhatia Sanan joins Leeza Mangaldas to discuss how parents can initiate open, age-appropriate conversations with their children about sex, puberty and periods, normalizing these topics and removing the associated shame. Not only is Isha Bhatia the host of shows such as "BaeBaak Isha" on DW Hindi and Jansatta, she is also the mother of a nine-year-old. She therefore draws on both professional and personal experience. She also compares talking to your kids about such topics with how it was during her own adolescence. What’s it like to parent in the digital age? And how can parents teach their children about consent and boundaries? Listen to this insightful episode of Love Matters for practical, judgment-free parenting tips.

    Trigger warning: This podcast contains discussion over sensitive issues, consumable for listeners above the age of 18.​

    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas
    YouTube: / @leezamangaldas1

    Isha Bhatia Sanan’s socials:
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ishabhatiasanan/?hl=en
    X https://x.com/IshaBhatiaSananYoutube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCuIl3osNffydlUfGFKWSx9svkLbRC45CREDITS:

    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
    Charulata Biswas (IE)Researcher & Editor
    Sana Rizvi (DW)Video

    Editor:
    Meetesh Dixit (IE)Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Editorial Support:
    Shashank Bhargava (IE)
    Prerana Deshpande (DW)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com
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  • Why “Living Apart Together” Might Be the Key to Happier Relationships | Supriya Joshi

    Why “Living Apart Together” Might Be the Key to Happier Relationships | Supriya Joshi
    2025/11/01
    On this episode of Love Matters, stand-up comedian and creative writer Supriya Joshi talks about her experience with Living Apart Together (LAT) – a modern relationship style where couples choose to maintain their own spaces while staying emotionally connected. From balancing independence, freedom, and love, to the challenges and joys of long-distance connections, Supriya shares candid insights on why space might actually strengthen relationships.

    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas?igsh=YnlsNGs4aDdyMXV6

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leezamangaldas1?si=UHzm8giwj5RJqHtF

    Supriya Joshi’s Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/supaarwoman/?hl=en

    CREDITS:

    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

    Researcher & Editor
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Video Editor:
    Meetesh Dixit (IE)

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)


    Editorial Support:
    Shashank Bhargava (IE)
    Prerana Deshpande (DW)


    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.


    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com
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    40 分
  • Shahana Goswami on Sex, Body Positivity & Owning Your Sexuality

    Shahana Goswami on Sex, Body Positivity & Owning Your Sexuality
    2025/10/18
    In this candid conversation, actor Shahana Goswami opens up about her journey of owning her sexuality, body positivity, and the freedom to explore desires without shame. From discovering sexual energy at a young age to embracing polyamory, Shahana discusses how family, friendships, and supportive environments shaped her understanding of intimacy. She talks about the importance of connection over performance, breaking myths around women’s libido, monogamy, and polyamory, and why discussing sex openly is vital in a society that often shames it. Shahana also shares insights from her personal projects, highlighting the beauty of the human form and the power of authenticity. Watch this episode to hear her thoughts on flowy sexual connections, embracing nudity, polyamorous relationships, and why she believes judgment and shame around sexuality should be challenged.

    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas?igsh=YnlsNGs4aDdyMXV6

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leezamangaldas1?si=UHzm8giwj5RJqHtF

    Shahana Goswami's Socials:
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shahanagoswami/
    X - https://x.com/shahanagoswami

    CREDITS:

    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

    Researcher & Editor
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Video Editor:
    Meetesh Dixit (IE)

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Editorial Support:
    Shashank Bhargava (IE)
    Prerana Deshpande (DW)


    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.


    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com
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    42 分
  • Kenny Sebastian Opens Up About Dad Guilt & Fatherhood

    Kenny Sebastian Opens Up About Dad Guilt & Fatherhood
    2025/10/04
    Comedian Kenny Sebastian gets real about fatherhood, emotional dads, and the struggles of modern parenting in this episode of Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas. From his own relationship to his parents to the invisible “dad guilt” that many fathers feel, Kenny shares candid stories about raising a child, supporting his partner, and unlearning traditional ideas of masculinity. Discover why trying to be the “cool dad” can backfire, Kenny’s surprisingly effective trick to get a baby to sleep, and the parenting advice he wishes someone had given him. Honest, hilarious, and heartfelt, this conversation is a must-watch for dads, parents-to-be, and anyone curious about the realities of modern fatherhood.

    Leeza Mangaldas' Instagram

    Youtube

    Kenny Sebastian's Instagram

    Youtube

    CREDITS:

    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

    Researcher & Editor
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Video Editor:
    Meetesh Dixit (IE)

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com
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    35 分
  • Love Matters is back! New Season Trailer

    Love Matters is back! New Season Trailer
    2025/10/01
    Honest, bold, and never boring – Love Matters is back with a brand-new season. Hosted by Leeza Mangaldas, India’s leading voice on sexuality education and pleasure positivity. Open conversations about love, dating, desire and all the juicy bits in-between. The first episode drops on October 4th. Make sure to tune in on your favorite podcast platform!
    #dwlovematters
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    2 分
  • Navigating Mental Health & Relationships ft. Ira Khan

    Navigating Mental Health & Relationships ft. Ira Khan
    2025/02/01
    How does your mental health affect your relationships? What’s it like to have a partner who suffers from a mental illness? And how can we support each other, balancing mental health issues and personal needs? In this candid episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas and Ira Khan, founder of the Agatsu Foundation, explore emotional resilience, self-awareness, and navigating vulnerability. Ira also talks about her personal experience navigating her clinical depression with her partner and what steps one can take to ensure healthy communication. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform! #LoveMatters

    HELP IS A CALL AWAY
    MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE NUMBERS

    AASRA
    Contact: 9820466726
    Email: aasrahelpline@yahoo.com
    Timings: 24x7
    Languages: English, Hindi

    Snehi
    Contact: 9582208181
    Email: snehi.india@gmail.com
    Timings: 10am - 10pm, all days
    Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

    Fortis MentalHealth
    Contact: 8376804102
    Timings: 24x7; All days
    Languages: Achiku, Assamese, Bengali, Dogri, English, Gujarati,
    Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi,
    Rajasthani, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu

    Connecting NGO
    Contact: 9922004305, 9922001122
    Email: distressmailsconnecting@gmail.com
    Timings: 12pm - 8pm; All days
    Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

    Vandrevala Foundation
    Contact: 18602662345
    Email: help@vandrevalafoundation.com
    Timings: 24x7
    Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and English

    Find the resources mentioned in our episode at: https://www.agatsufoundation.org/

    Credits:

    Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/reels/?hl=en

    Ira Khan’s Instagram:
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/khan.ira/?hl=en


    Agastu Foundation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agatsufoundation/?hl=en

    Produced by:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
    Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
    Charulata Biswas (IE)

    Researcher & Editor
    Sana Rizvi (DW)

    Video Editor:
    Meetesh Dixit (IE)

    Audio Editor
    Suresh Pawar (IE)

    Project Manager:
    Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

    Executive Producer:
    Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style)
    Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

    Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

    Learn more about DW:
    https://www.dw.com

    Get in touch: lovematters@dw.com
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    49 分