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In today's episode, we want to hold off on talking about life after lockdown. Instead, we think it is extremely important to show solidarity and support towards the Black communities, and the Black Lives Matter movement. In today's episode, we, Zameena & Nikita, do just that by examining their own beliefs and attitudes, and calling out the anti-blackness culture in SA cultures. Listen to hear them have a raw and unscripted conversation about what racism looks like in South Asian communities, and how you can challenge it. 

Resources on BLM:

https://blacklivesmatter.ca/

https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/black-lives-matter-in-health-care

https://www.refinery29.com/en-ca/2020/06/9851684/black-lives-matter-how-to-help-donate-support

*The petition to stop production of Fair and Lovely is now closed*

Episode 4 in COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series:

In their last episode, Nikita and Zameena family dynamics and issues during COVID-19. Today, they are back with the fourth episode in the COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series. Listen to this episode to hear them talk about the positive and negative affects of COVID-19 on your friendships. may have impacted your family life and family structure, and how to navigate your feelings in relation to feeling stuck within your family.

Episode 3 in COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series:

In their last episode, Zameena and Nikita discussed 3 common issues couples are experiencing during COVID-19. Today, they are back with a third episode in the COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series. Listen to this episode to hear them talk about how COVID-19 may have impacted your family life and family structure, and how to navigate your feelings in relation to feeling stuck within your family.

Community resource for toxic families (GTA only): https://cfspd.com/services/family-violence/

Episode 2 in COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series:

In their last episode, Zameena and Nikita discussed how COVID-19 has affected the mental health of the individual, and things you can do to support yourself through this time. Today, they are back with a second episode in the COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series. Listen to the episode to hear them talk about 3 most common issues couples are experiencing in their relationship right now, and their antidotes! Whether you're living together, or stuck living apart, you're bound to find some truth in these 3 common issues and their antidotes. 

Read more about Gottman's magic relationship 5:1 ratio here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/

Episode 1 in COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series:

Nikita & Zameena are back from their short break, that was much needed due to personal and professional adjustments in light of COVID-19. In today's episode they discuss their experiences with the pandemic, from procrastinating and grieving, to cancelling their weddings. They also share how this pandemic is impacting our emotional, psychological and physical health, and some tools that you can use to cope.

This is part two of last week's episode on high functioning stress. Today we talk about the inner critic and not feeling good enough. Nikita & Zameena help you understand these concepts and provide you with practice tools to help reduce your day to day stress levels. 

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Today's episode is dedicated to every high functioning stressed out professional out there. Nikita & Zam unpack what it means to be 'high-functioning' and what high functioning stress looks like. They speak about perfectionism, immigrant mentality, immigrant child syndrome, and step one in dealing with high functioning stress. This is part one of a two part series.

In today's episode, Nikita shares the most important lessons she has learned about love and relationships working as a couples therapist. In addition to the lessons she shares some tips you can apply to your relationship to strengthen healthy connection!

Since February is about all things love, Nikita brings to you an episode where she answers your questions about love and relationships. From learning how to navigate relationship anxiety, to putting your thoughts on trial, to learning to trust again, and recognizing red flags in relationships, this episode has it all!

Happy Valentine's everyone!

Since the last guided meditation got so much love, we're back with another one! Progressive muscle relaxation is a form of meditation where you intentionally tighten and relax different muscle groups. The results speak for themselves. Zam takes you through this meditation, to be used when you need to ease any anxiety, or simply relax. 

Thank you for tuning into this meditation!