Best Adivsed Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 5.04: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents; Book Review and Actionable Steps (Part 2 of 2) 1:00:55

5M ago1:00:55

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The hosts Tanushree and Anu delve into the profound impact of emotional immaturity within South Asian families. Building on their previous discussion, the overarching questions guide the exploration into the depths of emotional immaturity, specifically how it manifests in South Asian parenting. The hosts dissect cultural collectivism, enmeshment, a…

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Episode 5.03: Emotional Immaturity in South Asian Parenting, An Origin Story (Part 1 of 2) 59:52

5M ago59:52

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In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve into the complex world of emotional immaturity and its profound impact on South Asian families and their children. Drawing inspiration from Lindsay C. Gibson's book, "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," we explore the history, cultural context, and real-life stories that illuminate th…

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Episode 5.02: The Love Commandos, with Mansi Choksi 53:10

6M ago53:10

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We chat with Mansi Choksi: Dubai and Mumbai-based journalist, author of "The Newlyweds: Rearranging Marriage in Modern India" and one of the brilliant minds behind NPR's new season of Rough Translation, titled "The Love Commandos." Mansi writes about crime, gender, identity, opportunity and pop-culture and serves as the guest co-host of Love Comman…

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Episode 5.01: Be Your Own Cheerleader, with Neelu Kaur 56:42

7M ago56:42

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We interview Neelu Kaur, a seasoned author and leadership expert with 15 years of experience in adult learning. On January 24, 2023, she unveiled her debut book, "Be Your Own Cheerleader: An Asian and South Asian Woman's Cultural, Psychological, and Spiritual Guide to Self-Promote at Work." This book was born from her personal struggles with self-p…

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Episode 4.16: Many Shades of Grief; One Human Condition, with Krishma Tuli Arora 1:04:45

11M ago1:04:45

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Krishma Tuli Arora: poet, writer, public speaker, and mother. On May 23rd, Krishma debuted her first fiction novel, From Ash to Ashes, inspired by her time of grief following the death of her first-born son. Krishma comes on the show to talk about how she and other members of her family grieved, and how these experiences translated into major theme…

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Episode 4.15: Media Romance and Feminism, with Ragini Jha 51:11

12M ago51:11

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Did you ever dream about finding love like in the movies? What would that actually look like?In this episode, Tanushree and guest Ragini Jha (mental health counselor and podcaster for Open Minds) ponder how South Asian and Western media affects the way women operate and exist within romantic relationships. We discuss how media portrayal of romance …

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Episode 4.14: I Never Loved My Parents, with Symin Adive 1:01:24

1y ago1:01:24

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Symin Adive, a Bangladeshi born, US raised, and currently Norway based artist, freelance art director, comedienne, and writer, joins us in a conversation about her sensational piece, "I Never Loved My Parents,” published on Bengalis of New York. We talk career, art, legacy, family, friendship, and farts. This episode truly has it all!Symin sheds in…

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Episode 4.13: This Power Trip is All Upside Brown, with Yash Hatkar and Rahul Dhiman 1:01:43

1y ago1:01:43

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Chicago natives and creators of the new Upside Brown television series Yash Hatkar and Rahul Dhiman sit down with the The Desi Condition's Tanushree and Anu to talk all things men's vulnerability. Men may respond to societal pressures in a number of ways; we explore the many stimuli that shape how men choose to present themselves including friends,…

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Episode 4.12: Personal Branding is a form of Self-Advocacy, with Urmi Hossain 47:29

1+ y ago47:29

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Urmi Hossain, president of the Royal Speakeasy Toastmasters Club, believes the best way to advocate for yourself comes from finding your voice. In her journey to self-empowerment, she set out to find her voice - both figuratively and literally - through public speaking. A Bengali-Italian by birth, Urmi shares her the emotional labor she underwent t…

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Episode 4.11: The Birds, the Bees, and the Bitter Truths with Bushra "Apa" Mollick 1:17:17

1+ y ago1:17:17

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Bushra Mollick, creator of BD Sex Education, is the elder sister you wish you had growing up. Her web page is a resource for Bengali speaking people for all things sex-ed. What exactly falls under the umbrella of sex education? What kinds of questions do Bengalis need to know about sex education? What's the most shocking? Bushra shares all the bitt…

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Episode 4.10: The Doubting Disease, with Vardaan Arora 1:00:48

1+ y ago1:00:48

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Take all the stereotypes you’ve heard about people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and just throw them out the damn window. Host Tanushree sits with singer-songwriter and actor Vardaan Arora to get a real account of his personal journey with mental health and specifically, OCD. Although OCD looks and feels different for each individual, Va…

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Episode 4.09: I'll Never Be Alive Again, with Anisha Savan 1:01:11

1+ y ago1:01:11

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Welcome back to The Desi Condition! After a four month hiatus for the summer, we are back with new episodes. This time, Anu and Tanushree speak with horror filmmaker Anisha Savan about her third short film, I'll Never Be Alive Again. Inspired by themes of COVID-related depression, OCD, guilt, and grief, Anisha uses filmmaking to tell the story of a…

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Episode 4.08: Family Mental Health, with Shelly Sood and Nikhil Torsekar 1:04:15

2y ago1:04:15

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It is 2015, and Nikhil and Shelly are staying in a quaint cabin in Wisconsin. They had been fighting for some time, and are hoping that this is a chance to rekindle their marriage. But back at the cabin, Shelly encounters her worst nightmare. Nikhil's face turns to stone as he says, "I don't love you anymore. I want a divorce." Shelly enters into h…

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Episode 4.07: Bad Bitches Beat Burnout, with Niki Aggarwal 1:16:45

2y ago1:16:45

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Kahaani's Misrepresented founder and podcast host Niki Aggarwal joins Anu and Tanushree at The Desi Condition for a thoughtful conversation on burnout. More specifically, we approach the topic of burnout as a result of the inability to separate identity and career, as it goes for many, and thus learning to take "acountability" for it. We discuss ho…

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Episode 4.06: Interview with Sujata Day and Ritesh Rajan 59:29

2y ago59:29

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What happens when you combine a stellar directorial debut and an honest, vulnerable portrayal of South Asian mental health within cinema? You get the incredible new comedy-drama film, Definition Please — directed by and starring the remarkable Sujata Day and equally phenomenal Ritesh Rajan. In this episode, we chat with Sujata and Ritesh about the …

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REMASTERED AND UPDATED Episode 4.05: Platonic Heartbreak (Mailbag) 1:32:19

2y ago1:32:19

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"Platonic love is the one we choose. That's why it feels so devastating when we lose it." This episode is a throwback to a fan favorite. First published in March 2019 (pre-pandemic!) and always in TDC history's top five, this episode is a collection of stories about the heartbreak of an ending friendship. Though submissions came from across the cou…

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Episode 4.04: Metaphysical Healing from Trauma, with Mytrae Meliana 1:02:55

2+ y ago1:02:55

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Mytrae's story starts as a young adult in the U.S. in the 90's; an Indian graduate student in love with an American man. But her family's expectations catch up to her, and she quickly finds herself forced to give up her dreams, trapped in her family's home under house arrest and enduring abuse. Separated from the world she knew, she finds a way to …

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Episode 4.03: Under the Veil and Into the Spotlight, with Mrinal Gokhale 55:57

2+ y ago55:57

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Mrinal Gokhale is the Midwestern-based author of Saaya Unveiled: South Asian Mental Health Spotlighted. In this episode we highlight some of the common themes among the diasporic South Asian mental health stories she highlights in her book; including attitudes towards treatment, parent/guardian reactions, triggers, and much more. Learn more: https:…

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Episode 4.02: Lights, Camera, Ashan, with ABC's Ashan Singh 1:01:39

2+ y ago1:01:39

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Code switching (which sounds like some computer science term) is the art of switching off between languages, behaviors, and jargon according to your surrounding environment. It might sound familiar to you, because almost all Desi people use it as an adaptive mechanism! In this episode, I speak with ABC Nightline's Ashan Singh about his experience a…

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Episode 4.01: Desi Roots and the Music Industry, with Sameer Gadhia (Young The Giant) 59:53

2+ y ago59:53

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In this episode, Young the Giant's Sameer Gadhia visits The Desi Condition to talk about South Asian identity, the whitewashing of alternative rock, expressing politics in music, his creative process, and on trying to find “home” in America.We start the episode by discussing his disposition as one of the very few South Asian musicians in the altern…

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Special: Reverse Interview 49:40

2+ y ago49:40

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What's up bondhus? In this episode we flip the script and interview Tanushree. She talks about why she created The Desi Condition, how she developed the brand, and how it has impacted her life. She also provides career advice, and spills the tea on her wacky dreams. Did you know Tanushree has dreams of throwing a South Asian Woodstock? Tune in to t…

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Season 3 in Review (and so many other exciting thingz) 29:26

3y ago29:26

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Tanushree reflects on each episode of Season 3, and takes a look at what’s coming this summer for Season 4, for the podcast and beyond:- New guests, collabs.- The Desi Collaborative, for creative professionals- Lychee, a South Asian diasporic advice column.- Rukus Avenue RadioNew episodes coming this September.--- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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Episode 3.22: Interview with Jai Wolf (Part 2 of 2) 55:20

3y ago55:20

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We’re here to deliver the second installment of our magical and insightful conversation with the legendary Sajeeb Saha, AKA Jai Wolf! In this episode, Sajeeb dives into everything from his musical influences and inspiration, to the story behind the name Jai Wolf. He provides insight into his creative process, describing one that pulls from many dif…

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Episode 3.21: Interview with Jai Wolf (Part 1 of 2) 1:03:27

3y ago1:03:27

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What happens when you mix South Asian Bengali and EDM artistry into one? You get the legendary Jai Wolf! In part 1 of a 2-episode installment, Tanushree and Ravi interview the Bangladeshi-born and NYC-bred Sajeeb Saha. They discuss the origins of Jai Wolf, and how historically significant and integral music and art are to South Asian culture. Sajee…

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Episode 3.20: Men’s Mental Health with Sachit Grover and Suraj Kandukuri 1:01:53

3y ago1:01:53

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How do men understand the pressures and challenges of being South Asian and its effects on our mental health? On this special episode of the Desi Condition, Kartik Ramkumar, Blog Writer for The Desi Condition, sits down with Sachit Grover and Suraj Kandukuri to have a frank dialogue on mental health. They discuss their South Asian and American iden…

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Episode 3.19: Eco-Unfriendliness, with Vibhati Bhatia of South Asians for Sustainability 53:24

3y ago53:24

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What does environmental change and the pursuit of eco-friendliness have to do with mental health? Turns out, a lot! In this episode we speak with London-based founder of South Asians for Sustainability, Vibhati Bhatia, about the climate change issue and how it pertains to South Asians. We discuss why South Asians are not known for their "green" hab…

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Episode 3.18: Fake it 'Til you Make it!, with Hani Anis of Anis Collections 1:15:58

3y ago1:15:58

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Did you know that around 70% of ppl experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives? And the numbers are even higher for people who experience stereotypes like women and people of color, or other disadvantaged folks!In this episode, Anu and Tanushree interview Hani, our creative lead, about her successful business in fashion. She talks ab…

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Episode 3.17: Gender-Based Violence, with Aysha Qamar 1:04:57

3y ago1:04:57

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Domestic violence is an issue that impacts all types of people, regardless of background, education, or status.Aysha Qamar is a writer, poet, and advocate based in the tri-state area, with experience addressing issues of violence against women, language access, and Islamophobia. In this episode she shares how people - especially immigrants - end up…

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Episode 3.16: Shapes of Shaadi, with Single to Shaadi's Radha Patel 55:53

3y ago55:53

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How do we know when we are ready to find "the one"? Do we know what to look for, and what are our decisions influenced by? In this episode, we chat with Radha Patel, a US based Indian matchmaker and founder of “Single to Shaadi,” a matchmaking service for South-Asian singles in the US and Canada. She gives us insight into the care and thoughtfulnes…

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Episode 3.15: The Asexual Spectrum, with Vipasha and Rakshitha of Acey Desi 48:07

3+ y ago48:07

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Did you know that until 2013, asexuality was considered a mental illness by the American Psychiatric Association? In this episode, Acey Desi's Vipasha and Rakshitha share their realizations and journey as South Asian asexuals. As two of the six admins of Acey Desi, with the platorm they aim to provide resources, media, and experiences for South Asi…

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Episode 3.14: Redefining ABCD 57:13

3+ y ago57:13

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"Am I Desi enough? Am I TOO Desi?" If you're South Asian, chances are you've asked yourself these questions before. In this episode I speak with the ladies of the podcast Redefining ABCD: Sneha & Keerthi! Two Tamilian-Americans, they question what ABCD culture is, and discuss how to turn the "confused" in ABCD and into "confident." We also discuss …

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Episode 3.13: Romance? Whoa-mance! 1:12:45

3+ y ago1:12:45

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In this episode we hear from a collection of guests about a variety of topics, from dealbreakers and online dating, to interracial dating and family influence. We question whether the voices in our heads are truly our own, or society's. We try to uncover the truth about apathy and ghosting in dating.Naveed: Dating as a brown male, discussing dealbr…

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Episode 3.12: Body Shame and Dating (Mailbag) 1:20:56

3+ y ago1:20:56

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Ever felt like you don’t fit society’s definition of “attractive,” or “desirable”? Or like a second choice option, because of your size? What are you supposed to do? How are you even supposed to feel? Or perhaps you’ve perpetuated these standards - unintentionally or not - by rejecting potential partners due to appearance. What opportunities are yo…

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Episode 3.11: Migrant Mental Health, with Joseph Kolapudi 54:20

3+ y ago54:20

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In this episode we hear from Joseph Kolapudi (ReachAcross, ARMCare, World Economic Forum), about refugee and migrant mental health. We chat about how migration can affect second and third generation mental health, and the specific challenges that migrants can face. He shares ways in which the younger generation can involved in the conversation abou…

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Episode 3.10: Civic Engagement vs. Mental Health, with Kartik Ramkumar 48:18

3+ y ago48:18

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Did you know grocery stores use census data to stock their shelves? In this episode, Kartik and Tanushree talk about the importance of civic engagement including why it's important to fill out the census, who can do it, and why we should all vote. We also explore the effect that partaking in civic duties can have on mental health, particularly duri…

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Episode 3.09: South Asians in Therapy, with Dr. Vijayeta Sinh 53:49

3+ y ago53:49

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Dr. VijayetaSinh, Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Expert helps people uncover the hidden rules of relationships that can build a more peaceful and satisfying life. Founder of TherapyCouchNYC, Vijayeta uses unconventional wisdom to help clients get to the next level in terms of closeness, trust, and commitment. In this episode, Vijayeta provi…

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Episode 3.08: He Comes From A Good Family, with Anisha Savan 55:02

3+ y ago55:02

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Having minimal experience in film, Anisha Savan took a chance on herself and created the short film “He Comes From A Good Family.” Drawing a connection between a mother’s desperation to see their daughter settled and cultish behavior, she uses the film to express her frustration with societal pressure to get married at near any cost. Through filmma…

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Episode 3.07: Comedy and Migration, with Shafi Hossain 1:00:39

3+ y ago1:00:39

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Shafi Hossain (@shafistandsup) is a Bangladeshi immigrant, chemical engineer, comedian, and fellow podcaster. In this episode, we discuss his mental health journey through migration. He talks about acclimation and seeking therapy as a response. We learn more about how for him, comedy is not just a coping mechanism but a means for self discovery. Th…

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Episode 3.06: Divorce and Self Worth, with Nausheen Farishta 54:57

3+ y ago54:57

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Divorce is such a taboo in South Asian culture, that it is almost unheard of. But for many people, it can be the healthy decision. Unfortunately in South Asian culture, people often assume it must be a result of violence or cheating. In this episode, Nausheen reflects on her own experience with divorce. She speaks about staying true to herself thro…

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Episode 3.05: Financial Health vs. Mental Health, with Mohammed Faisal (Founder of MoneyHub) 57:28

3+ y ago57:28

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Financial issues and mental health issues often go hand in hand. In this episode, Mohammed talks about some of the ways the two can overlap. He shares his personal experience with financial and mental health, and how it inspired him to start MoneyHub, which works to educate youth on making healthy financial decisions. We also talk about some of the…

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Episode 3.04: Toxic Conditioning, with Smita Chand 1:07:12

3+ y ago1:07:12

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In this episode, Smita and I discuss the influences of toxic conditioning in South Asian culture and its effects on our self-image, personal values and cultural expectations around career choices, relationships and parenting. Smita discusses her past experiences with domestic violence and abusive relationships with vulnerability and how her life ul…

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Episode 3.03: Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health, with Nafisa Islam 1:03:10

4y ago1:03:10

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Have you been told to pray your mental illness away?Nafisa (founder of Children of 1971) and I chat about our experiences with religion and mental health. In this episode we relate the reasons that we rejected religion due to mental health stigma, sexuality, misogyny, and more. Over the course of the episode we dive into how we eventually found spi…

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Episode 3.02: POC and Provider Relationships in Emergency Care 58:08

4y ago58:08

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We know that COVID-19 has disproportionately affected people of color for various factors including wealth gap, environmental racism, underlying health disparities, and more. What are the ways in which this manifests in the emergency room, and what does it look like from a healthcare perspective in terms of the relationship between patients and pro…

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Episode 3.01: South Asian Accountability and Action Items for Black Lives (Mailbag episode) 1:02:38

4y ago1:02:38

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This episode is a collection of excerpts from Instagram Live events between The Desi Condition team and members of the community in response to the eruption of the #BlackLivesMatter protests and movement across the country. These excerpts scenario map having conversations about the movement when they are met with resistance, and how to keep the mov…

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Episode 3.00: Season 2 In Review 13:48

4y ago13:48

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New intro, new season, new team. New. Episodes. In this trailer, host Tanushree discusses what's ahead for season 3, and reflects on season 2. Jump ahead to 4:22 - 11:34 for the full recap of Season 2's fifteen episodes. Tune in on June 24th for Episode 3.01: South Asian Allyship with Black Lives.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…

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Episode 2.15: Mental Health In The Workplace, with Yamini Bhandari from Millenial Jobs 59:11

4y ago59:11

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What is it that we think we owe our bosses? Why do we think we owe them something? What can we do to support our own mental health as employees? What has employment (or lack of) looked like in the middle of this pandemic?In this episode I speak with Yamini, founder of the Millennial Jobs newsletter, which posts job boards and resources on a monthly…

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Episode 2.14: Bipolar Disorder, with Subrina Singh 54:30

4y ago54:30

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TW: Death, suicidalitySubrina Singh (@subrinaksingh), mental health advocate and writer for Brown Girl Magazine, shares her experience with bipolar disorder. She talks about her road to diagnosis and treatment. We talk about the intersection of different mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and mania as it relates to bipolar. Finally, she …

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Episode 2.13: The Sociology of Love, with Sabreet Kang Rajeev 1:07:25

4y ago1:07:25

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"Imagine being born and being told you're not going to matter, because you're a girl." Up-and-coming author Sabreet Kang Rajeev (IG: @sabreetkangrajeev) shares her experience growing up as a girl in the Punjabi Sikh community, with a father who preferred a first-born son.She analyzes why her relationship with her parents was fraught, and how she le…

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Episode 2.12: Why Eating Disorders? With Vaidehi Gajjar 59:13

4y ago59:13

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Eating disorders are the #1 cause of death among all mental health disorders. And yet, South Asians have very little awareness about them. Why?What are eating disorders? Are they a pattern of restricting, binging, or purging food? Or are they actually a symptom of some greater unaddressed mental health issue and/or past traumas?In this episode, I s…

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Episode 2.11: Platonic Heartbreak (Mailbag episode) 1:26:10

4y ago1:26:10

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The end of a friendship can be devastating. Some say it can have even more negative effects than the end of a romantic relationship. Yet, platonic heartbreak isn't given nearly the same significance as a romantic one. Let's change that.This episode is a collection of stories from people who have suffered such a loss. They share why their friendship…

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