You’re journaling. You’re setting boundaries. You’re trying to grow.

So why do you still snap over small things? Still spiral at 2 AM? Still want to ghost everyone when life gets hard?

In this raw, unfiltered episode, I share the story of someone I once loved deeply—someone who refused to heal, and slowly pushed everyone away. Watching them self-destruct became my biggest wake-up call.

We dive into:

• The hidden rage and regression that comes with growth

• Why emotional pain shows up as defensiveness or isolation

• Actual tools that helped me stop sabotaging my peace

• The difference between protecting yourself and healing yourself

If you're in the messy middle of your glow-up arc—angry, exhausted, but still trying—this episode is your reminder:
You can choose differently. You can heal without hardening.

Let this be the sign you didn’t know you needed.

Do your days feel repetitive or uninspired? In this episode, Ananya Desireddi explores how romanticizing your life can bring intention, peace, and purpose to even the most ordinary moments. Learn simple mindset shifts and practices that help you feel more connected to your day — without pretending life is perfect.

Perfect for students navigating stress, burnout, or emotional plateaus.
Because thriving doesn’t start with changing your life — it starts with noticing it.

In this episode, Ananya Desireddi opens up about the quiet pressure so many students carry: the need to be perfect. She shares her personal journey navigating high expectations, fear of failure, and the weight of wanting to make her parents proud. If you've ever tied your worth to your grades, your performance, or how “put together” you seem — this episode is for you.

Together, we’ll unpack:

• What perfectionism really looks like in student life

• Where that pressure comes from

• How to shift your mindset from perfection to progress

• Gentle practices and reflection prompts to release unrealistic expectations

• A growth challenge you can start this week

This isn’t about lowering your standards — it’s about freeing yourself to grow.

For students who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving.

Hosted by Ananya Desireddi, Your Growth Era is a podcast designed for driven, purpose-filled students who want to grow — not just academically, but mentally, emotionally, and intentionally. Whether you're chasing big goals, building better habits, or trying to find balance in the chaos, this is your space.

Each episode dives into real conversations on mindset, resilience, self-discipline, motivation, mental health, and becoming the version of you that you're proud of. Expect powerful solo episodes, honest reflections, and inspiration rooted in values like gratitude, service, and purpose.

If you're a student who knows you're meant for more — welcome to your growth era. Let’s grow together.