Friends with Benefits
A podcast by two real-life best friends who candidly discuss everything you’re already thinking but haven’t said out loud. From voice notes that became therapy to couch chats that turned into confessions, the show covers love, work, adulting, glow-ups, heartbreak, and personal growth. Reflective and sometimes ridiculous, it’s all about the moments between the big milestones. The hosts aren’t experts—just real friends figuring it out together.
Episodes
2026 Beauty Secrets & Makeup Bag Must-Haves
In this episode of Friends with Benefits, we're giving you an exclusive look inside our makeup bags! From our everyday skincare routines to the makeup products we can't live without, we're sharing our favourite beauty finds, tried-and-tested hacks, and the little tips that help us look and feel our best.Whether you're a skincare enthusiast, a makeup lover, or just looking for your next holy grail
How to Navigate Your 20s, Overcome Fear & Find Yourself ft. Kalencia Naicker
What does it actually mean to find yourself in your 20s?In this episode of Friends With Benefits, we sit down with Kalencia to talk about navigating your 20s, facing your fears, finding connection with your body, and how yoga can become so much more than just movement.We get real about the pressure to have your life figured out, the fears that hold us back, learning to trust yourself, and what it
Spiritual Journey Explained | Questioning God, Healing & Truth ft. 'Just another Akka' Preba Iyavoo
In this episode of Friends With Benefits, we sit down with Preba (Just Another Akka) for a deep, honest conversation about spirituality, faith, and what it really means to find yourself.We talk about what a spiritual journey actually looks like beyond trends and aesthetics and get real about questioning God, unlearning beliefs, and navigating your own truth. We also unpack and debunk common myths
Surviving Hair Loss and Postpartum Depression | Theshanya Pillay Founder of Maha Haircare
In Episode 2, we're joined by Theshanya Pillay, the founder of Maha Haircare, for an open and inspiring conversation about the realities behind entrepreneurship and personal healing.Theshanya shares her journey of creating Maha Haircare, the inspiration behind the brand, and why hair loss is about so much more than what's visible on the surface. We also dive into the emotional realities of
Season 2 Catch Up: ADHD, Family Drama, Football, Marriage.
Welcome back to Season 2 of Friends with Benefits with your hosts, Yulea and Priyanka!We're so excited to be back and kicking off a brand-new season with plenty of laughs, honest banter, and a little bit of chaos. In this episode, we reveal who got engaged, unpack the realities of ADHD, dive into marriage and family drama, and even spark a heated debate about football.Grab a drink, get comfort
South Africa's Women Shutdown: A Conversation We Wish We Didn’t Have to Record
In today’s off-season car chat, we’re talking about something heavier than our usual content — because South Africa is heavy right now. On 21 November, women across the country will take part in the G20 Shutdown in solidarity with the fight against GBVF, led by Women for Change South Africa.In this episode, we unpack what gender-based violence really is (beyond what people normally assume), how de
The One Where We Talk Diwali, Sweet Meats and The Meaning of Deepavali
🎆 Diwali: Light, Meaning & Memory ✨In this special episode, we dive into the glowing celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights — not just as a cultural tradition, but as a living memory that shaped our childhoods and continues to inspire our present.Join us as we reflect on what Diwali means to us, beyond the diyas and fireworks. We talk about the values it represents — light over darkness
Ships, Sugar, and Survival | The One Where We Talk South African Heritage
📖 Episode Description (extended, reflective)This episode is the beginning of our season finale — Part 1 of a two-part conversation where we reflect on our roots as South African Indians. We dive into the story of indentured labourers, our ancestors who came to South Africa under contracts of hardship and survival. From long ship journeys to gruelling days in the cane fields, they endured condition
Breaking up with success | the one where we rethink it all
Success. We all chase it, but few of us ever stop to ask what it actually means. Is it the job title, the salary, the car, the relationship, the house… or is it something softer, like peace of mind, freedom, and living on your own terms?In this episode of Friends with Benefits, we sit down and get brutally honest about the myths and realities of “making it” in your 20s and 30s. We talk about:🎓 The
Slammed Doors & Silent Treatments 🚪 | The One Where We Talk Conflict
Conflict happens everywhere — with partners, friends, family, even coworkers. 😅 But here’s the thing: it’s not about avoiding conflict, it’s about learning how to handle it without burning bridges (or slamming doors).In this episode of Friends With Benefits, we dive into the messy, unavoidable, and sometimes hilarious world of conflict resolution in relationships of all kinds. From petty arguments
What The Health??? | The One Where We Talk About What We Eat, How We Feel—and Everything We Got Wrong First
Welcome back to Friends With Benefits! 🌿This is Part 2 of our wellness series.In this episode, we’re getting into the heart of what health really means to us—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. It’s not about chasing perfection or sticking to strict rules. It’s about learning how to take care of ourselves in ways that actually feel good—and sustainable.We’re talking:✨ How our re
Lettuce Turn You On… | The One Where One of Us Went Vegan
In this deeply personal and refreshingly honest episode, the conversation dives into the evolving relationships we have with food, identity, and conscious living.What begins with a story of a vegan awakening unfolds into a much wider reflection on how what we eat connects to how we see ourselves, the world around us, and the values we choose to live by. It’s a conversation about shifts—not just in
The One Where We Survived Our 20s
Your 20s… the decade where you're supposed to figure it all out — but really, you’re just trying to survive with your dignity (and some savings) intact. In this episode, we reflect on the highs, lows, lessons, and late-night breakdowns that defined our 20s. From heartbreaks and career detours to finding our voice, setting boundaries, and learning what actually matters — we’re unpacking it all
The One With the Pitch, the Player & the Crush
Whether you're pitch-side with a snack in hand or just here for the vibes—this episode is for you. ⚽🏏🏉In this week's Friends With Benefits, we're throwing it back to our earliest memories of sport—the first games we ever watched, the energy of live stadiums, and how sports culture shaped our childhoods and friendships. Of course, it wouldn’t be us without a little twist: we’re also chatting about
The One Where We Redefine the Flags
We all love to throw around terms like “red flag” and “green flag”… but have we taken it too far? 👀In this episode, we dig into where the flag language came from, how social media has distorted it, and why some so-called “red flags” might just be signs of humanity—not toxicity.We also talk about the green flags that really matter, how to spot emotional safety, and why it’s time to move past surfac
The One Where We Realised Sharing a Bed Isn’t the Hard Part
Who says you need a ring to move in? In this episode, we’re getting into why we’re actually pro living together before marriage — and how sharing a space taught us more about love, boundaries, and compatibility than anything else could.We talk about:The real reasons we chose to move in with our partnersWhat cohabiting reveals that dating doesn’tWhy fighting over dishes is actually a blessing in di
The One Where We Couldn’t Take It Anymore
Let’s call it what it is — some workplaces aren’t just “challenging”… they’re toxic.In Episode 2, we’re digging into our own personal stories with workplace bullying, emotionally unsafe environments, and how hustle culture masked deep burnout for way too long.We explore:The emotional impact of narcissistic bosses and power-tripping managersHow staying silent kept us stuckWhat burnout actually felt
The One Where We Had No Business Starting a Podcast
We weren’t childhood friends. In fact, we went to the same primary school and never even spoke. Fast forward years later — we crossed paths at work, had one deep chat, and the rest was friendship fate.In this first episode of Friends With Benefits, we’re sharing the unexpected story of how our friendship started, who made the first move, and why we knew we had to start this podcast together. We ge
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