The XXperiment: Season One - 10 Conversations That Changed the Way We Talk About Women's Health

When The XXperiment first began, it was more than just a podcast, it was an experiment in every sense. A space that felt raw, safe, messy, and real. A place where women could finally laugh, cry, and speak freely about the questions no one asked, the realities no one admitted, and the battles everyone silently fought.

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Over ten episodes, our host Asmi Chaturvedi took us on a journey through the modern female experience, exploring themes that thread through our everyday lives: health, ambition, identity, friendship, creativity, and autonomy. There were stories that made us squirm, episodes that made us nod, and conversations that refused to let us look away.

The season opened with the question every woman has heard: “Are you sure it’s not just stress?” With Dr. Mahesh Jariwala, we unpacked how women’s health is often minimized, misdiagnosed, or dismissed; a candid dive into the realities of medical gaslighting and the urgent need to take women seriously. From there, the conversations split into friendships and adulthood, where being a good friend, or earning a “gold star,” became a performance we weren’t always sure we signed up for. Episodes with Ms Vanshita Neetu and Mrs. Jayati Jhala reminded us how ambition, emotional labour, and early conditioning shape the way women navigate relationships, work, and self-worth.