Have you ever felt tired of scrolling Instagram all day? Have you wondered, “What if I just quit?”

In this honest episode of Adhe Kana Adhe Vina, a Tamil podcast for simple living and real stories (அதே கன அதே வினா தமிழ் பாட்காஸ்ட்), I share why I quit Instagram — and what I discovered on the other side.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How Instagram makes us compare our lives to strangers, and why that hurts more than we realise

• How too much scrolling steals our time and leaves our mind restless

• The truth behind Bookstagram — free books, unpaid work, and the pressure to post

• Why not every moment has to become “content” — some moments can just stay yours

• What it feels like when you stop worrying about the algorithm and start living for yourself again

This is for my Tamil audience who wants to pause, take back their time, and live a little quieter, at least for a while.

Why listen?
Sometimes you need to hear that it’s okay to step away. It’s okay to miss out online if it means you find yourself offline.

Your story matters too.
Have you tried taking a break from Instagram or any social media? Share your experience with Adhe Kana Adhe Vina. Let’s build a Tamil space where we can talk about these things honestly.

Take care of your mind. Your attention is precious.

Substack essay mentioned in the episode: https://open.substack.com/pub/fathimaashab/p/working-for-money-is-my-love-language?

Write to me: hellofathimaashab@gmail.com

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Ever felt like life is quietly crushing you?You’re doing everything “right”, working, paying bills, showing up for people, but deep down, you feel exhausted, numb, or lost.This is what many of us go through but never name: The Pressure Years.

In this Tamil podcast episode, I open up about my own silent struggles; those long nights, anxious mornings, and that scary comfort we find in pain.I share the simple truth: we get so used to our discomfort that we stop noticing it, like a frog sitting in slowly boiling water.

This is not a “how to fix it” episode.It’s a “let’s say it out loud, let’s accept it, and slowly heal” moment.If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or alone in your silent battles, this is for you.

Listen when you’re walking alone, lying down, or just craving a voice that says — ‘I see you, I feel you. இதுவும் கடந்து போகும்.’

Share your thoughts by sending an email to hellofathimaashab@gmail.com

There are moments in life when we will feel stagnant like we are not progressing. But is it true or is it our brain telling us that? let's talk about it.

Tamil episode for Tamil audience on mental health, personal growth, women in career, and much more.

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