We’ve all heard it — “great art comes from pain.”
But does it really?

In this episode, we explore the psychology behind the “tortured artist” myth — why pain can fuel creativity, but also why glorifying suffering keeps us stuck.

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In this episode of Inside Out, we talk about an uncomfortable truth: are we, as Maldivians, slowly losing our cultural identity?

From celebrating Eid with Holi colors to weddings that resemble Bollywood sets, this episode questions where appreciation ends and cultural replacement begins. We unpack the irony of rejecting the label “Indian” while increasingly adopting Indian aesthetics, language, and celebrations — and what that says about us.

This is not an attack on any culture. It’s a conversation about balance, preservation, and the quiet fading of Maldivian traditions in a world driven by trends and social media.

Uncomfortable. Honest. Necessary.

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The world tells us to chase the extraordinary — but what if the real magic lives in the everyday?
In this episode, we explore how to find beauty in the small, ordinary details of life — the quiet routines, fleeting glances, and in-between moments that hold more meaning than we realize.

Because maybe the secret to joy isn’t in having more.
It’s in noticing what’s already here.

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