SUPERWOMAN! YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL? BUT DO YOU REALLY WANT TO DO IT ALL??

Is the Superwoman phenomenon an unfair label, an unattainable goal? Is this undue pressure on us to do more and be more creating consequences on women’s mental and physical health? We discuss feelings of mother guilt and daughter guilt, and how we can prioritize ourselves.

We talk with Pink Chai founder and former self-describe Superwoman, Raj Thandhi on how she’s navigated being a mom, wife, daughter, business owner and friend and what she’s learned to let go of – for her well being.

Show Notes:

Follow Raj Thandi online at https://www.instagram.com/pinkchai/?hl=en and https://www.youtube.com/c/PinkChai

MOVING FORWARD SOMETIMES MEANS LOOKING BACK

We share the mic with registered clinical counsellor, Amrita Kaur Sandhu in this episode where we delve into how trauma from previous generations of our ancestors can show up in our own life.

We discuss external validation and self-esteem and how many South Asian women struggle with low self-worth. Amrita explains that this often comes from feeling conditionally loved and accepted due to being praised when one is achieving but also feeling ignored or scolded if not achieving. 

These are two of the common concerns that Amrita sees in her practice where she serves adults dealing with anxiety, depression or stress management. An enlightening conversation for anyone interested in their mental health and how it relates to their physical health!

Show Notes:

Book referenced https://markwolynn.com/it-didnt-start-with-you/

Amrita Kaur Sandhu is online at https://therapycovecounselling.com/

We continue our conversation with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, Infertility Specialist, talking about fertility, challenges in getting pregnant, and the relevance to South Asian women.

In our conversation Dr. Lucky shares her expertise on IVF, egg retrieval, and advocating for patients. We discuss destigmatizing fertility issues, helping empower women by educating them about their reproductive health, and enabling informed decision-making regarding their fertility.

Show Notes

Follow Dr. Lucky online at

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucky.sekhon/ and 

Personal Website https://theluckyegg.com/

Company Website https://www.rmany.com/our-team/physicians/dr-lucky-sekhon

In this episode we raise awareness about fertility issues that many women face and discuss the latest advancements in fertility treatments and technologies.

We have the influential and popular Dr. Lucky Sekhon, Infertility Specialist, on our Avaaz podcast in this two-part series. Dr. Lucky shares her knowledge and experience to provide expert insights and clarify common misconceptions about fertility and reproductive health. 

Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a double board certified OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility specialist practicing at RMA of New York, and is on faculty as an assistant clinical professor in the Dept of OBGYN at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is passionate about empowering people by educating them about their reproductive health and options for fertility preservation and family building and spends time outside of her regular work day to create content, myth-bust, and educate about reproductive health on social media. 

How has code-switching and parentification impacted you? In today’s episode we engage with Harpo Mander, community builder, cultural producer and Executive Director of 5X Fest on her personal experiences with both behaviours.

Code-switching is when people who speak more than one language uses their languages within a single conversation – often to make others or themselves comfortable, to fit in, or gain acceptance for others. Sound familiar?

Do you feel like you were pushed into taking care of your parents or siblings when you were only a child yourself? That you became an adult before you were ready for the role? If so, you may have been parentified. Many of us can relate, especially first born daughters.

If you thought measles was a disease of the past, this is hte episode for you!

Measles activity is increasing in Canada with 56 cases as of April 6, 2024 compared to 12 cases for the full year of 2023.

And it's a huge health risk for our loved ones. Measles can cause serious complications such as hospitalization, pneumonia, swelling of the brain, respiratory failure, permanent neurological damage, and even death.

For those 50,000 or so of us who were fortunate enough to watch Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh perform at BC Place Stadium, this is our post show analysis. Avaaz was lucky to be there and we talk about what the show meant to each of us. Let us know what you think!

Allergies? It’s spring and you have a runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, or red, itchy, watery eyes.

Will your asthma be worse because of smoke from summer wildfires? 

Do you even need sunscreen if you’re darker skinned?

Swimming season is almost here – do you know the facts about water safety?

In this episode, we discuss some common medical situations we see as head into warmer weather. Fingers crossed for sunshine and good health as we Spring into Summer!

Show Notes:

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/hay-fever-and-other-seasonal-allergies

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/safety-tips-swimmers

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/climate-change/adaptation/health/final_climate_change_and_health_backgrounder_overview.pdf

Celiac disease is a digestive problem that affects our small intestine – it’s when an individual is sensitive to gluten. We discuss this in today’s podcast because it affects more South Asians than other groups. A study done in the UK that showed that the incidence of Celiac disease amongst Punjabi migrants is three times that of other Europeans.

Listen to the episode – link is in the bio!

Show Notes:

Punjabis and Coeliac Disease: A Wake-Up Call