What happens when cultural traditions collide with the whirlwind of modern dating?
Welcome to Love-ly, the podcast where our host Mehak (@whathemehak) explores the beautifully messy, deeply personal stories of love, identity, and connection.
From first and second-generation immigrants balancing family expectations to Gen Z navigating dating apps and “situationships,” Love-ly dives into the heart of what it means to love in today’s tech-driven world.
Every Friday, tune in for heartfelt conversations that remind us of one universal truth: no matter where you’re from or what your relationship status is, everyone has a lovely story worth telling.
Hosted by: Meha...
Recent Episodes
You're Not Unlucky in Love, You're Addicted to Intensity with Allie Zheng (@yourlocaltorontogirlie)
6 Mar 2026
Feed Drop: These modern dating rules are keeping my friends single
27 Feb 2026
The Blue Checkmark of Dating: Is Love Just Social Proof? with Alexa Valavicius
20 Feb 2026
How to Date Intentionally: Politics, Patterns, and Planning with Talia Koren
13 Feb 2026
Are Women Outpacing Men? The Modern Dating Divide with Thomas Darya
6 Feb 2026
Why Do We Watch Ourselves Live? with Julia Sunderland
23 Jan 2026
Feed Drop: How to Date NATO (Not Attached To Outcome) with Erika Ettin
16 Jan 2026
Friction-Maxxing & Finding Your 2026 Obsession
9 Jan 2026
A Holiday Yap Session: Dating, Discernment, and Delusion
19 Dec 2025
Trad Wives and the Myth of Domestic Perfection with Jo Piazza
12 Dec 2025
Pleasure in the Age of Aesthetic Capitalism with Danielle Bezalel
5 Dec 2025
Addiction and Sobriety: Healing, Relationships & Emotional Wellbeing with Kendall Bierman
21 Nov 2025
Feed Drop: Keeping Pleasure Alive in Long-term Monogamy with Dr. Lexx Brown-James
14 Nov 2025
Parental Guilt, Digital Wellness, and Why AI Falls Short — with Israa Nasir
7 Nov 2025
Have We Lost the Plot on Human Connection? with Aubrey Aust (Hint of Trauma)
31 Oct 2025
Why I’m Not Rushing Love: The Power of the In-Between Era
24 Oct 2025
How Men Heal: Masculinity and Emotional Growth with Samir Mourani (Gent's Talk)
17 Oct 2025
Toronto Dating Chaos with Lara (Dumb Blonde Diary)
3 Oct 2025
Decentering Parents Without Guilt: Finding Confidence & Independence with Shazmeera Qadri
26 Sep 2025
The Upside of Conflict with Dr. Jen Fry
19 Sep 2025
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Love, Breakups & Emotional Truths with Laura Caruso (June 2025)
12 Sep 2025
The Secret to Lasting Friendships with Anna Goldfarb
5 Sep 2025
Why Modern Dating Feels Broken (and How to Find Real Love in 2025)
29 Aug 2025
Pedro Pascal, Hinge Nightmares And Why Choosing Yourself Is the Real Love Story
22 Aug 2025
Confidence, Chemistry And Calling Out the BS: Yasmin Elhady Returns to Love-ly
15 Aug 2025
Izz on Faith, Dating And Defining Her Own Path
8 Aug 2025
The Kind King Era: Unpacking Modern Masculinity in Dating with Kavitha Ajwani
1 Aug 2025
Breaking the Pleasure Taboo: How Audio Erotica is Reclaiming Desire
25 Jul 2025
Polyamory, Hierarchies & the Relationship Escalator: A Deep Dive with Leanne Yau
