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Sanya Jaffer

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Sanya invites guests to discuss their individual perspectives on the intersections of arts, culture, social justice, mental health, spirituality, and other aspects of well-being. We are all beings who love to learn, and share what we know! *This podcast is not a substitute for therapy nor is it mental health treatment, if you are struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional!
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Dr. Kristen Casey—clinical psychologist, content creator, and author of Life Lessons to Master Before you Die: Therapy Insights—joins me for a conversation where we discuss her journey in becoming a mental health clinician, her experiences being a “Tiktok therapist”, what it’s like being a therapist in the pandemic, how to prevent clinician burnout…
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Rabita Tareque—former U.N. intern and outreach organizer—joins Sanya for a conversation where we discuss her personal experiences being a Bengali, Muslim, immigrant. She opens up about the mental health struggles her and her family have experienced due to their migration journey, and also discusses how her own experiences motivated her to fight for…
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Adelola Adesanya (@mischiefmanagedt) joins Sanya for a conversation where they open up about their personal experiences as BIPOC women growing up in their conservative childhood suburb of Naperville, Illinois. Adelola also shares her experiences being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, her feelings and thoughts regarding the Black Lives Matter movem…
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Sia Natara (@mamasolaris)—yoga teacher, spiritual coach, social media influencer, and mother—joins Sanya for a conversation where they dive into meditation, manifestation, shadow work, harnessing your sexual energy, getting in touch with your inner child, and how we can use spiritual healing to progress social justice!Content Warning: sharing perso…
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Kashish Ali, joins me for a conversation where we open up about our personal views when it comes to love and relationships, and how being first generation and South Asian impacts it! We also share our thoughts on how we personally try to break the cycle when it comes to changing stereotypical ideas and values imposed on women by society and our cul…
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Daddy Ramazani (yes that’s his real name)—director, musician, filmmaker, & comedian—joins Sanya for a conversation where we discuss his personal journey navigating being a creative in these times. Daddy also shares his perspectives on how he uses humor to cope, how intergenerational trauma has shaped his experiences, and how he personally stays men…
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Marie Tapp—teacher, youth worker, mutual aid organizer, and future mental health professional—joins Sanya where we introduce the concept of abolition, and share our perspectives on how the current police and prison systems in the U.S. are not working. We also discuss the changes we wish to see for a better future that centers wellness for everyone.…
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Dr. Sobia Ansari and Dr. Monica Maalouf join Sanya in a conversation where we discuss how healthcare is a human right! We introduce the concept of Medicare for All, and the issues we see with our current healthcare system in the U.S. We also discuss how Medicare for All would benefit all aspects of health and well-being, including physical, mental,…
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Dr. Prabhjot Singh, Sikh activist and educator, joins Sanya for a conversation where we unpack what is going on with the farmer’s protests in India and the larger Sikh genocide. We also discuss how the current political climate impacts the mental health and well-being of Punjabi-Sikhs around the world, and ways you can get involved to learn more an…
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SANJ—singer, songwriter, and musician—joins Sanya for a conversation where we discuss her personal experiences working in the music industry as a South Asian, first generation woman, how music has helped SANJ cope with her mental health, and how representation of BIPOC in the music industry matters!*Content warning: anxiety and depressionListen Her…
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Elias Jade Not Afraid, self-taught beader and member of Apsáalooke Nation (Crow Nation), joins Sanya for a conversation where we unpack Elias’s art practice and how his cultural background impacts it. We also discuss decolonizing museums, cultural appropriation vs. cultural appreciation, Elias’s personal journey with mental health, and how his bead…
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Indigo La’Faith—radio host, model, comedian, artist, social media influencer and tarot reader—joins Sanya for a conversation around all things spirituality: tarot, astrology, lightworkers, spiritual relationships, meditation, and how to use the law of attraction to manifest the life of your dreams!*Content warning: depression and self-harm.Listen H…
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Christy Vargas LSW, licensed Social Worker and Therapist, joins Sanya for a conversation on how Social Work involves Social Justice work! We talk about some of Christy’s favorite things about being a Social Worker, and also some of the challenges that come with the profession. We also discuss what it's like to be first generation and women of color…
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Neelam Makhani, singer and activist, joins Sanya for a conversation where we confront anti-black racism in our South Asian and Ismaili Muslim community, and how the Model Minority Myth plays a role in it. We also discuss ways we can unlearn racism in our culture!*Content Warning: anti-black racismListen Here: https://anchor.fm/synergy-castFollow Sy…
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Kyle Cardoza, social media influencer on Instagram and Tiktok, joins Sanya for a conversation on the Law of Attraction—how it’s rooted in science, what toxic positivity is and how it's problematic, and how you can use the LOA to achieve the life of your dreams!*Content Warning: Depression and alcohol useListen Here: https://anchor.fm/synergy-castFo…
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Join fellow voting activist Kristen and I in a conversation where we discuss why it’s important to vote, the different ways you can use your voice to vote in this coming election, and the importance of youth getting involved in the voting process! LISTEN HERE: https://anchor.fm/synergy-cast FOLLOW SYNERGY-CAST ON INSTAGRAM: @synergycast CHECK OUT K…
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This is part 2/2 in this series:Amber and I continue our conversation from part 1, and discuss representation of South Asians in the film industry, we share our opinions on the new Netflix shows: Never Have I Ever and Indian Matchmaking, beauty standards in the media, and how to embrace body positivity!FOLLOW FOR UPDATES:Instagram: @synergycastCHEC…
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This is part 1/2 in this series:Join my cousin Amber and I in a conversation on her experiences having a career in the film industry, how being a South Asian and Ismaili Muslim woman plays a role in her career, and how she eventually got to create her own film! Check out Part 2 for more of this conversation!*Content Warning: harassment in the workp…
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Join my partner Manmeet Singh Dhillon and I in a conversation on our personal experiences navigating healthy relationships! We discuss what we look for in a partner, some common misconceptions about relationships, codependency and interdependency, love languages, how our South Asian cultural background plays a role in our relationship, and answerin…
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Join my childhood friend, Aliya Manjee and I, in a conversation about her law career working in Washington D.C. on Capitol Hill, the challenges that come with growing up as a South Asian and first generation woman, mental health in our cultural community, and how we can start breaking down the stigma of talking about it! LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE:…
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Join my good friend Tierra and I in a conversation centering around self-care. We discuss self-awareness, what self-care looks like, how it goes hand in hand with feminism and mental health, boundaries, the importance of doing nothing and being at peace with being alone, and so much more! Tierra also discusses her experiences and thoughts regarding…
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WHITE PRIVILEGE AND WHAT THAT MEANS IN AMERICA TODAY, PART 2. Join my peers and I in a conversation about what white privilege is and what that means in America today, from the perspectives of future art therapists and mental health professionals! We discuss what white privilege is, what emotions and thoughts come up with it, how to sit with the di…
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WHITE PRIVILEGE AND WHAT THAT MEANS IN AMERICA TODAY. Join my good friend Hannah and I in a conversation about the current events that are occurring with the Black Lives Matter movement, white privilege, privileges that come with being non-black and a person of color, and the role politics can play in social justice. FOLLOW FOR UPDATES:Instagram: @…
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