Anushka Prasad
In a space long dominated by men, Indian women are now reshaping stories that were once considered taboo or uncomfortable. They are initiating honest conversations around empowerment, wellness, identity, and the many nuances of modern womanhood. Through their voices, these podcasts are opening up space for dialogue, reflection, and change. Let’s take a quick look at the top women-run podcasts in 2025:
The Mohua Show
The Mohua Show is hosted by Mohua Chinappa, a writer, author, and former advertising professional. The podcast features honest conversations about women’s lives, culture, identity, and changemakers across India. Mohua brings forward stories of entrepreneurs, survivors, artists, activists, and everyday women. It is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and themohuashow.com. With over 1.9 million downloads and 250+ episodes released, it is one of India’s most successful independent women-led podcasts.
Fat. So?
Fat. So? is hosted by two Indian women, Sonal and Pallavi, who openly discuss their experiences as plus-size women, shedding light on body shaming that has long existed in India. This bold and comforting podcast explores body image, fat acceptance, mental health, self-worth, and everyday struggles. Their conversations aim to break beauty stereotypes and normalise diverse body types. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, and JioSaavn. It is widely praised for pushing India’s body-positivity movement forward.
Moment of Silence
Moment of Silence is hosted by Sakshi Shivdasani (writer and content creator) and Naina Bhan (actor and filmmaker). The podcast offers a candid, humorous, and heartfelt space where the hosts discuss relationships, heartbreak, friendships, societal expectations, and navigating adulthood as Indian women. It is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other major platforms. With over 100 episodes, strong community engagement, and high listener ratings, it is one of the fastest-growing young women–led podcasts in India.
We The Woman
We The Woman is hosted by Barkha Dutt, one of India’s most respected journalists and voices for women’s rights. This powerful, interview-based podcast features women leaders, politicians, artists, entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes. It highlights gender issues, equality, social movements, and personal journeys. The podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Mojo Story channels. It is part of the widely recognised We The Women initiative, which has featured global and national women changemakers, and consistently ranks among India’s top news and social-issues podcasts.
Agla Station Adulthood
Agla Station Adulthood is hosted by Ritasha Rathore and Ayushi Amin, two Indian women who openly explore the messy, funny, and confusing parts of growing up. The podcast dives into everything adulthood brings, including friendships, careers, breakups, mental health, identity, money, body image, self-doubt, and everyday chaos. Their tone is relatable, warm, and honest, making listeners feel like they’re talking to older sisters or best friends. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, and other major platforms, it is one of India’s most loved women-led youth podcasts. With 100+ episodes, a loyal community, and frequent appearances on “Top Indian Podcasts” lists, it continues to resonate strongly with young adults.
