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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.
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.
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60
December 13, 2025
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.
Episode
59
November 29, 2025
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.
Episode
58
November 15, 2025
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.
Episode
57
November 1, 2025
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).
Episode
56
October 18, 2025
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.
Episode
55
October 4, 2025
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.
Episode
54
October 1, 2025
Love Matters is back! New Season Trailer
Honest, bold, and never boring – Love Matters is back with a brand-new season
Episode
53
February 1, 2025
Navigating Mental Health & Relationships ft. Ira Khan
Leeza Mangaldas speaks to Ira Khan about navigating relationships and mental health.
Episode
52
January 18, 2025
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.
Episode
51
December 21, 2024
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.
Episode
50
December 7, 2024
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.
Episode
49
November 23, 2024
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.
Episode
48
November 11, 2024
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.
Episode
47
October 26, 2024
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
Episode
46
October 12, 2024
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.
Episode
45
September 28, 2024
Coming Out When You’re Married ft. Anshita Koul
Leeza Mangaldas speaks with standup comedian Anshita Koul about her groundbreaking personal journey
Episode
44
August 16, 2024
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.
Episode
43
February 17, 2024
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...
Episode
42
February 3, 2024
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.
Episode
41
January 20, 2024
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”...
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40
January 6, 2024
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...
Episode
39
December 23, 2023
Happy Holidays! Announcement
Dear Listeners, Love Matters is going on a short break and the next episode featuring the incredible Amrita Nandy will be available on the 6th of January. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a...
Episode
38
December 16, 2023
Lived Experiences of Caste, Gender, and Desire Ft. Christina Dhanuja
In this episode of Love Matters host Leeza Mangaldas and Christina Dhanuja, Writer, Researcher and Convenor of the Global Campaign for Dalit Women tackle questions like - how does endogamy shape the way we see...
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37
December 2, 2023
Making Room For Maybe: Understanding the Nuances of Consent ft. Paromita Vohra
In this episode of Love Matters host Leeza Mangaldas and Paromita Vohra, Filmmaker, Writer and Founder of Agents of Ishq explore questions about attraction, pleasure, and rejection. How do these factors shape our relationships, and...
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36
November 18, 2023
The Importance of Adult Friendships ft. Rohan Joshi
In this episode of Love Matters, host Leeza Mangaldas explores all this and more with Comedian and Writer, Rohan Joshi, who shares his personal experiences, and how he has navigated friendship while adulting.