The Italophilia Podcast
Episodes
Why I’m Not Trying to Become Anyone Else Anymore
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A mindful reflection on letting go of comparison, finding your own pace, and standing fully in who you already are. This episode of The Italophilia Po...
My Italian Language Journey Through Jhumpa Lahiri
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on re-reading In Altre Parole by Jhumpa Lahiri and the unexpected moment when it made me cry. Th...
Bonus: Thank You & A Back Story
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A small thank you to listeners of The Italophilia Podcast.This bonus episode is a personal story and reflection of one of my lowest phases and coincid...
Why Rome Will Always Be My City
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rome was the first Italian city I ever visited and the one that stayed with me. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on why Rome beca...
Italian Food in India- Part II
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Italian food travels to India, it often becomes louder. More cheese. More sauces. More toppings. In this episode, I reflect on how cucina italian...
The Indian Habit of Overgiving vs The Italian Art of Saying No
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on the Indian habit of over giving and the Italian comfort with saying no. Through my experience...
Italy, Fashion and the Feeling of Not Being Enough
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italy is often called the most fashionable country in the world - but travelling through Italy teaches you that moda italiana is about much more than ...
If I Were to Do My First Italy Trip Again
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I look back at my very first trip to Italy, moving quickly from North to South and share what t...
Bonus Episode: Venice and How I'd Do It Differently
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bonus episode on Venice, a city I first visited in 2013, and one I’ve returned to with very different eyes.In this short episode, I share ...
My Best Italian Encounters with Strangers
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some of my strongest memories of Italy aren’t places - they’re people!In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I share these quiet and unexpect...
Italy and the Art of Being Alone
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Solo travel in Italy isn’t always picture-perfect - the constant stares, the silence after 6 PM, the empty palazzi, the haunting beauty of small tow...
Italian Words That Changed Me
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Magari, piano piano, meraviglia....…This episode isn’t about learning Italian - it’s about the Italian words and feelings that changed me. These...
Rome & Shimla: The Strange Similarities Nobody Talks About
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do Rome in Italy and Shimla in India have in common?? More than you think! Seven hills, old-world charm, political significance, walkable streets...
Bonus Episode: A Short Introduction
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re new here, this is a short introduction to what The Italophilia Podcast is about and the pace it moves at. Thank you for being here and for...
What I Miss About Italy (And What I Don't!)
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I end the year with reflections about love, nostalgia and the complicated truth of belonging. Tune in now ...
Why the South of Italy Feels Like India
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about how the South of Italy feels close to home. I truly didn’t expect the South to feel so fami...
India & Italy Similarities - Part II
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I continue talking about the similarities that India and Italy have. Faith, family and festivals are just ...
India & Italy Similarities - Part I
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about how India and Italy are two cultures that are so similar that it is almost bizzarre! In India...
Immersive Guided Experience: Venice
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Close your eyes for a moment-unless you’re driving, of course.This isn’t a travel guide and it’s not a story either. It’s a feeling to visit V...
Why Do I Talk About Italy So Much??
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about why I keep returning to Italy in my writing. I share what pulls me in. because this isn’t j...
From My Kitchen in India: The Moka Pot Ritual
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I take you directly to my kitchen! There’s something sacred about making coffee together, isn't it? ...
Learning Italian: Finding Motivation
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about how to find motivation in your daily life to learn Italian. Even if you are not studying a fo...
Italian Food in India: A Journey
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about how Italian food have found their own rhythm in India - from cappuccinos that are never ...
Speaking in Italian for YOU- Bonus
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I speak in Italian sharing my journey and love for Italy. From my first trip in 2013 to lear...
Introduction & Expectations
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Italophilia Podcast! I’m your host Ishita, and this podcast is a simple and honest space about my reflections and experiences on Ital...
India and Italy Reflections
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I share memories from my last trip to Italy in 2022. I reflect on how travel shapes our perspective ...