Anemia is a common but often overlooked health condition, especially in the South Asian community. In this episode of the Brown Women Health podcast, host Mrinal Gokhale and Ameek Bindra sit down with journalist and world traveler Aleenah Ansari to discuss her personal journey with anemia and the importance of self-advocacy when it comes to seeking medical care.

Aleenah Ansari (she/her) shares her story of navigating the complexities of anemia and the role that mental health has played in her journey. She also offers insight on the importance of seeking out reliable sources of information and speaking up for yourself when interacting with medical professionals.

This episode is part of the Menstruation Mini Series, focusing on issues related to women's reproductive health. If you have a suggestion for a topic or speaker for the podcast, reach out to the Brown Women Health team on social media. Tune in for a candid and informative conversation about anemia, mental health, and self-advocacy.

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, now is the time to educate yourself on reproductive health. From period poverty and shame to high prevalence of reproductive disorders, student doctor Pallavi Mhaskar has seen it all. 

Join Pallavi to discuss the biggest myths, medical treatment barriers, and stigmas on menstrual health in the South Asian community, and how YOU can help change the narrative.

Motherhood in Childhood -- UN Report

The Risks of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes Vary by Ethnic Subgroup Among Young Asian Women

This episode is the first of the Brown Women Health Menstruation Mini Series, co-produced by Mrinal Gokhale and Ameek Bindra. If you would like to suggest a topic or nominate a speaker for our podcast, DM us on our social media pages!

Cervical cancer is a highly preventable and treatable disease, but too often it goes undetected due to a lack of awareness and misunderstandings about screening. In the latest episode of the Brown Women Health Podcast, host Ameek speaks with Dr. Vaidehi Mujumdar, MD to shed light on this important issue and share crucial information about cervical cancer prevention and early detection.

Did you know that January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month? This is the perfect time to educate yourself and others about the symptoms and risk factors associated with this disease, as well as the importance of regular screenings like Pap smears and HPV testing.

But there's more to the story – communities of color, including South Asian women, are disproportionately affected by cervical cancer. In this episode, we'll explore the reasons why and discuss the steps we can take to reduce our risk and ensure that we receive the care and treatment we need. We'll also bust some common myths about Pap smears and HPV vaccination, so you can make informed decisions about your own health and that of your loved ones.

Don't miss this essential episode of the Brown Women Health Podcast – tune in now and take the first step towards protecting yourself against cervical cancer.

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What is intergenerational trauma? Whether its the effects of grandparents living through the Partition or our parents facing increased racism post-9/11, there have been many sources of trauma that have been passed down generations.

But along with trauma comes impact on our emotional, mental, and physical healths! Join us in conversation with Dr. Preety Salh, a physician who you can find on popular page, Punjabi Kids Health, who speaks to us about developmental pediatrics and the effects of intergenerational trauma!

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What is intergenerational trauma? Whether its the effects of grandparents living through the Partition or our parents facing increased racism post-9/11, there have been many sources of trauma that have been passed down generations. 

But along with trauma comes impact on our emotional, mental, and physical healths! Join us in conversation with Dr. Preety Salh, a physician who you can find on popular page, Punjabi Kids Health, who speaks to us about developmental pediatrics and the effects of intergenerational trauma!

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How hard is it to balance modeling with medicine while being an undergraduate student? Listen to our podcast with Ashna Gray, a model, pre med undergraduate student and an influencer on Tik Tok and Instagram to find out! We are so grateful to her for sharing her own journey of battling her insecurities to modeling and medicine.

In out latest conversation, we cover everything from:

1. Conscious Living

2. Mental Health and Self Love

3. the Pressures of Being an Influencer!

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71% of Indian girls have no knowledge about menstrual health until after their first period. And we've all seen the lack of dialogue surrounding periods due to taboos. Join Ameek & Ishani on a thorough interview with Kaman (@KamanMPH), where we talk about everything menstruation from stigmas in India, language surrounding periods, the lack of research, and how to explain periods to kids and even men.

Check out more of Kaman's work on Instagram @KamanMPH. Follow Brown Women Health on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

Bollywood is consumed by millions of people globally and the effects of the Hindi Film Industry are huge. Join us for a conversation between two huge Bollywood fans, Ameek Bindra & Tanya Marwaha, where we go through our favorite Bollywood films and talk how mental health has been treated in this industry. At the end, we have a fun rapid fire round inspired by the renown Karan Johar!

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There is a lack of knowledge around eating disorders and stigma within the South Asian community. The misinformation and stigma contributes to many barriers for South Asians seeking help when it comes to eating disorders. 

In addition to all of this, psychiatrists fear that the past year (lockdown) has caused a rapid rise in the number of people experiencing anorexia and bulimia. For many South Asian people suffering from an eating disorder and spending more time with family has had a negative effect.

Listen to our podcast with Vaidehi Gajjar, a contributor and editor for Brown Girl Magazine, an advisor for Circuit Sehat PR Director for @wearesaath & @thecovidconversation, and an amazing author. We are so grateful to her for sharing her own journey with an eating disorder and her recovery.

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Can cancer survivors have children? How can survivors and current patients seeking treatment be more aware about family planning? What are some of the most important factors to look at?

There are four subspecialties of Ob/Gyn, where one is the sub-field of Oncofertility. Listen to our chat with Dr. Vaidehi Mujumdar, MD, where we answer the above questions and more. 

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