Some people may appear kind, but weaponize that very kindness and self-sacrifice to guilt others in doing their bidding.

The team discusses pressing events that say something about our culture, and why it matters. Today, we talk women in academia and Indian conservatism.

"For most of my life, I only could see how I'm mirroring the good [aspects]... but after I experienced some life-altering and traumatic events in my personal life, I realized that I was mirroring a lot of bad behavioral patterns too."

After some "major fights and panic attacks... I realized that honesty is not the best policy with my controlling and traditional mother."