Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas
🎙️ Love Matters – India's #1 podcast on love, sex, and relationships Dating, desire, identity, marriage – nothing’s off-limits. Hosted by Leeza Mangaldas, India’s boldest voice on pleasure and relationships, Love Matters dives into the stuff we all think about but rarely say out loud. Honest convos. No shame. Just real stories about love and sexuality in today’s India. 🎧 New episodes every two weeks! 📩 Got a story, question, or feedback? Reach us at lovematters@dw.com A co-production by The Indian Express & DW.
How Religion Shapes Love and Relationships | Alina Gufran on Love Matters
What happens when love crosses religious lines? In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas speaks with writer Alina Gufran, author of No Place to Call My Own.
Being a Single Woman in Your 30s | Sharanya Iyer on Love Matters
Leeza Mangaldas sits down with globetrotting diver and travel content creator Sharanya Iyer to talk about societal pressure, busting myths about marriage, motherhood, and finding joy in independence.
Are Adult Friendships Falling Apart? Priyanka Paul on Connection & Loneliness
Leeza Mangaldas and artist, illustrator, and feminist thinker Priyanka Paul discuss how connected we really are and how friendships work these days.
How Social Media is Shaping Gen Z Relationships | Ria Chopra
Author and cultural commentator Ria Chopra joins Leeza Mangaldas for a deep dive into how the internet has become the sixth love language of Gen Z.
Breaking Stereotypes: Amol Parashar on Sex, Masculinity & Vulnerability
Amol Parashar joins Leeza Mangaldas for a refreshingly honest conversation about intimacy, masculinity and the myths around sex.
From People-Pleasing to Self-Love: Shreya Dhanwanthary on Dating in Your 20s vs 30s
Actor and writer Shreya Dhanwanthary joins Leeza Mangaldas to unpack how dating, sex, and self-worth shift from your 20s to your 30s.
Isha Bhatia Sanan on How Parents Can Talk to Kids About Sex, Puberty & Periods
Journalist Isha Bhatia Sanan discusses how parents can initiate open, age-appropriate conversations with their children about sex, puberty and periods.
Why “Living Apart Together” Might Be the Key to Happier Relationships | Supriya Joshi
Stand-up comedian and creative writer Supriya Joshi talks about her experience with Living Apart Together (LAT).
Shahana Goswami on Sex, Body Positivity & Owning Your Sexuality
Actor Shahana Goswami opens up about her journey of owning her sexuality, body positivity, and the freedom to explore desires without shame.
Kenny Sebastian Opens Up About Dad Guilt & Fatherhood
Comedian Kenny Sebastian gets real about fatherhood, emotional dads, and the struggles of modern parenting in this episode of Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas.
Love Matters is back! New Season Trailer
Honest, bold, and never boring – Love Matters is back with a brand-new season
Navigating Mental Health & Relationships ft. Ira Khan
Leeza Mangaldas speaks to Ira Khan about navigating relationships and mental health.
Breaking Boundaries: Gender, Identity & Authenticity ft. Aroh Akunth
Leeza Mangaldas speaks to Writer and Curator, Aroh Akunth about gender, identity, and breaking free from labels.
Sexless Relationships: How much sex is enough? ft. Seema Anand
Leeza Mangaldas speaks to Storyteller and Mythologist Seema Anand about the challenges of sexless marriages, sexual shame, and rebuilding intimacy.
Who Pays the Bill? Exploring Gender, Money & Relationships ft. Nikhil Taneja
Leeza Mangaldas speaks to Nikhil Taneja about gender roles and how money impacts modern relationships.
Reclaiming The Body Through Cancer ft. Karuna Ezara Parikh
Leeza Mangaldas speaks with Karuna Ezara Parikh about her deeply personal journey, from navigating the pressures of the media’s gaze to being diagnosed with lung cancer.
How Astrology Can Help You Find Love & Yourself ft. Zohra Shakti
Leeza Mangaldas speaks with astrologer Zohra Shakti to understand the role that astrology can play in finding love.
Facts & Myth Busting: Men’s Sexual Health ft. Dr. Karan Rajan
Everything you need to know about men's sexual health with Leeza Mangaldas and Dr. Karan Rajan
The Ex-Factor: How To Deal With Breakups ft. Merenla Imsong
Leeza Mangaldas and Merenla Imsong dive into the messy and transformative journey of breakups, offering fresh perspectives on healing, self-worth, and finding closure.
Coming Out When You’re Married ft. Anshita Koul
Leeza Mangaldas speaks with standup comedian Anshita Koul about her groundbreaking personal journey
Love Matters is back! New Season & Berlin Special
Love Matters is launching a new season soon, featuring amazing guests and exciting topics! We're also thrilled to announce a special podcast episode that will be recorded live at a podcast festival in Berlin, Germany.
Being a Bisexual Woman in India ft. Saumyaa Vohra
In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas talks to writer and editor Saumyaa Vohra about her personal experiences. From coming out to yourself and your family to differences in dating men and women, join...
Women’s Sexuality in Modern India ft. Amrita Naraynan
In this episode of Love Matters, host Leeza Mangaldas is in conversation with book author and psychologist Amrita Narayanan about the many nuances of women’s sexuality in the context of a patriarchal society.
What is it like to love men? ft. Anish Gawande
What’s it like dating as a gay man? And how does it compare to loving men as a cis-hetero woman? In this episode of Love Matters, host Leeza Mangaldas is comparing notes on “loving men”...
Choosing to be a Childfree Woman in India ft. Amrita Nandy
In this episode of Love Matters host Leeza Mangaldas and writer Dr. Amrita Nandy unpack this sensitive subject; looking at how society romanticizes motherhood, the obsession with having biological children as well as finding purpose...
