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The Zarna Garg Family Podcast

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Family dinner table talk is dead. The new hangout for families is a shared WhatsApp message, it's a YouTube link, it's a forwarded TikTok. Join me in my new living room on The Zarna Garg Family Podcast, with my family members and other guests, as we explore modern life's most pressing issues like a modern family - through our own podcast.

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Family dinner table talk is dead. The new hangout for families is a shared WhatsApp message, it's a YouTube link, it's a forwarded TikTok. Join me in my new living room on The Zarna Garg Family Podcast, with my family members and other guests, as we explore modern life's most pressing issues like a modern family - through our own podcast.

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English


Episodes
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The Pros and Cons of a Family Business

9/8/2025
What if we told you our kids aren’t nearly as happy as they look working in the family business? Our podcast is known for keeping it raw and real, and this episode is no exception. The kids take the mic to reveal what it’s really like working for their mom…the frustrations, the impossible moments, and yes, even the surprising ways it can be refreshing when your coworkers are also your family. Thank you to our sponsors for this week’s episode. Go to Mathnasium.com and find a center near you and redeem your FREE assessment to start the school year strong. Keep it classic and cozy this fall with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/ZARNA for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:50:18

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Our 10 Days in India

9/1/2025
After years of sharing our take on Indian life, the Gargs finally went to India together for ten days straight. Between nostalgia, culture shocks, and the reality of traveling as a family, let’s just say there was the good and the bad during this trip. Tune in and hear all about our time there. And thank you to our sponsors for this episode. As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. You can get 10% off your first month at BETTERHELP.COM/ZARNA. You can also get a FREE assessment at Mathnasium to start the school year off strong. Go to MATHNASIUM.COM andfind a center near you to redeem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:49:40

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Our End of Year Goals

8/25/2025
This week we revisit the goals we made in January, where some got done, and some we forgot by February. But better yet, we reveal the goals we made for each other, because nothing says love like micromanaging your family. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool. Use code ZARNA at monarchmoney.com Learn more about Curious Cardinals at curiouscardinals.com/zarna. Get a special offer of $100 off a 2-month subscription if you sign up by September 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:36:08

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A Raw Look Into Our Family Fight

8/18/2025
A raw, unfiltered family meltdown with tears, betrayal, and broken bonds. Check out our latest episode where a seemingly innocent episode unintentionally revealed on of our biggest fights. Is this what finally breaks us apart? If you have a student in 7th–12th grade, don’t wait. College Shortcuts is offering a free 1-hour consultation call and a special scholarship for our listeners when you mention Zarna. Call today! Golden Gate Sleep Centers is here to help you sleep better, feel better, and protect your health. Most sleep studies are covered by insurance, so there’s no reason to put this off. Visit GoldenGateSleepCenters.com and use code zarna to get a free CPAP mask after your sleep study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:43:38

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Is Yoga or Modern Medicine a Hoax?

8/11/2025
While Shalabh is ignoring world-class doctors who are all urging him to take medicine, Zoya’s convinced a few yoga stretches will fix all her life's problems. In this episode, modern medicine and ancient poses go head-to-head, and the family’s health might be the ultimate casualty. Tune in and let us know where you stand on the topic! Thank you Quince for sponsoring this week's episode. Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials and go to Quince.com/ZARNA for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. And visit curiouscardinals.com/zarna and if you sign up for a 2 month subscription by September 1st, get $100 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:00

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Do We Regret Having Kids?

8/4/2025
This week, we tackle the question every parent is too soft to answer: Do we regret having kids? We break it down child by child (sorry, not sorry), and even flip the mic to see if our kids wants children of their own. Spoiler: therapy may be required. And thank you The RealReal for sponsoring this episode. The RealReal is the world’s largest and most trusted resource for authenticated luxury resale. With thousands of new arrivals daily, no one does resale like The RealReal. Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/zarna. As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. Talk it out, with BetterHelp.Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.come/ZARNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:48:39

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The Nightlife Struggle

7/28/2025
We're revealing our wild nightlife. But spoiler, it involves melatonin, and no martinis. This episode hones in on how the Garg's party over generations, our nightlife experience, and our take on alcohol. Should it be shameful to partake in or avoid alcohol? And thank you The RealReal for sponsoring this episode. The RealReal is the world’s largest and most trusted resource for authenticated luxury resale. With thousands of new arrivals daily, no one does resale like The RealReal. Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/zarna. Visit curiouscardinals.com/zarna and if you sign up for a 2 month subscription by September 1st, get $100 off.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:11

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Surviving Our Frenemies

7/21/2025
Frenemies: the ones who smile sweet but side-eye harder, and somehow always show up when the cameras do. Are they here for us, or just the brand we built? We unpack the drama in this new episode. And thank you The RealReal for sponsoring this episode. The RealReal is the world’s largest and most trusted resource for authenticated luxury resale. With thousands of new arrivals daily, no one does resale like The RealReal. And now, get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/zarna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:49:40

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Are Our Parents Sexist?

7/14/2025
Are the Garg parents sexist? This week, we expose the double standards in how parents treat sons vs. daughters, as well as dig into the juicier truth of whether we're just repeating the same madness us parents were raised with. Thank you to our #sponsor Spicewell - get Spicewell NOW at spicewell.com make sure to use code ZARNA15 to get 15% off at: http://spicewell.com and code ZARNA15. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zarna-garg-show/id1699849965 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY! Website: https://zarnagarg.com/ Instagram : @ZarnaGarg Podcast : @zarnagargfamilypodcast #podcast #family #indian #comedy #newyorkcity #culture #asia #usa #healthy #parenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:50:23

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How Do We Manage Our Money?

7/7/2025
Are we throwing away our money away or strategically allocatinf every penny? In this episode, we’re exposing the spending habits we’re secretly guilty of, and the ones we’ll defend with our whole heart. Money is a touchy topic, but we’re not holding anything back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:09

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Family Pet Peeves

6/30/2025
We’re not your picture-perfect family — and this episode proves it. From petty annoyances to big red flags, we’re exposing every little thing we can’t stand about each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:31

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Stanford Graduation Special

6/23/2025
THE STANFORD GRADUATION SPECIAL IS HERE! And chaos was the best word to describe it. Hear (and see) all about it, because we recorded the whole trip! Feelings were hurt, tears were shed. You just have to watch for yourself. Thank you Mathnasium for sponsoring this episode! If you want to give your child the gift of confidence and the chance to achieve something great, — contact Mathnasium today to get a free assessment. And if you’re looking to give your summer closet an upgrade, do it with Quince. Go to Quince.com/ZARNA for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:58:21

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Health Trends That Changed Our Lives

6/16/2025
This week, we’re fighting over green smoothies, intermittent fasting, and why “healthy eating” might actually be killing us (and our wallets). Some health trends I swear by....but the rest of the family, unsurprisingly, is suffocated by them. Hear all about it by tuning in! Thank you to our #sponsor Spicewell - get Spicewell NOW in stores at Sprouts nationwide - make sure to use this special $3 off coupon, just for our listeners: bit.ly/sproutsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:32

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Do We Believe in God Part Two

6/9/2025
Back by divine demand—Part 2 of “Do We Believe in God?” is here. The whole family’s back to debating on how religion actually shows up in our lives (and yes, we’re still not on the same page). No shame, all truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:53

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Our Summer, If All Goes Well

6/2/2025
Summer at the Gargs is off to a not so great start. We’re already ruining each other’s plans and curating movie lists no one agrees on. Summer for the Garg’s is not all glitz and glamour, and it likely isn’t for you either. Tune in and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:09

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The Risks of a Family Business

5/26/2025
What happens when your mom turns the family into her business? This episode is one long chaotic conversation where the kids speak out on the embarrassment and controversy over surrendering their professional career to their mom’s business. Lines are crossed, alliances are broken, and someone might actually exit the family group chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:09

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What Makes a House a Home?

5/20/2025
What makes a house a home? Is it love and laughter, or just a working toilet and Wi-Fi? This week, we spiral into a family debate over whether you need magic or just a place to sit that doesn't collapse. Spoiler: no one agrees, and someone tries to put emotional value on a plant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:33

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Do We Believe in God?

5/12/2025
We say that you tend to follow the religious practices you’re born into — but what if every Garg in the house had a different take on their religion? In this episode, we ask every Garg what or who they believe in, to what extent religion plays a role in their lives, and how it’s like developing your own religious values beyond what you were raised with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:36:00

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Summer Vacation Gone Wrong

5/5/2025
The “perfect summer vacation” is a lie we keep booking flights for. Why even plan a vacation when you could be working, building your brand, and stacking cash? This episode dives into the chaos of travel plans, family meltdowns, and the nagging question: is a trip really worth the stress? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:38:49

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This American Woman Book Launch Q&A at Symphony Space

5/1/2025
***BONUS EPISODE*** If you couldn't join our special event, where I was put in the hot seat while my daughter, Zoya Garg, fact checked every crazy story from my book, tune in here! If you haven't gotten the memo yet, This American Woman is now available everywhere books are sold! And for your convenience, it is also available on Amazon (where it is a #1 top release.) Get your copy NOW and check out my Instagram post to enter the BIGGEST giveaway we've had! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:23:34