Chaii Talks

Chaii Talks

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Chaii Talks episodes

  • EP6: "Women are babied, men are called lazy" | Ft Ali (@aliecompro)

    Grab your chai ☕️On this episode of ChaiiTalks, we’re diving into men’s mental health, the pressure to provide, the fear of appearing weak, faith, relationships, male loneliness and the expectations placed on men within our communities.We’re also getting into the feminism debate, emotional vulnerability, marriage and whether men are doing enough to support each other - because supporting men means being able to have the uncomfortable conversations, too.A little disclaimer: I was ill while filming this episode, so please excuse my voice and not being ill full form! But we still had a conversation worth having.- Aarzoo 🤎 Ali's Instagram: @aliecompro0TikTok and Instagram: @ChaiiTalkss Studio: @Prestonpodcaststudio

    1 hr 38 min
  • EP 5: "They morphed me onto a Turban" | Ft Laiba (Miss Asiana North 2026)

    Grab your chai ☕️ In this episode, I'm sitting down with my sister Laiba to talk about racism, identity, belonging and what it's like growing up feeling like the outsider. From being racially abused and alienated at school to becoming Miss Asiana North and pursuing Miss England, we get into what those experiences left behind - and how they shaped the women she is today. No sugar-coating. Just an honest conversation about racism, confidence, and finding your voice. Because there is so much more behind the crown.- Aarzoo 🤎 Laiba's Instagram: xlaibak

    ‘Little Miss Chai’ Mug: https://beautyandthebutton.co.uk

    TikTok and Instagram:  @ChaiiTalkss 

    Studio:  @Prestonpodcaststudio 

    1 hr 15 min
  • EP 4: Why are South Asian Women SO angry?

    Grab your Chai.


    In this episode, I’m getting into the conversations around South Asian women, gender roles, marriage, culture, faith, and why speaking up can so often be labelled as “anger”.


    We talk about our mums and grandmothers, the expectations placed on women, the rise of traditional and red-pill conversations online, and why our generation is starting to question the things previous generations simply accepted.


    This isn’t about hating men or rejecting our culture.


    It’s about asking whether we actually became angrier… or whether we just stopped staying quiet.


    No judgement. No sugar-coating. Just an honest conversation.


    And trust me… it gets personal.


    - Aarzoo 🤎


    TikTok and Instagram: @chaiitalks


    Studio: ​⁠​⁠



    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 Trailer

    1:18 Intro – welcome back to Chaii Talks

    2:12 Why I called this episode "Why are South Asian women so angry?"

    4:06 Our grandmothers & how little choice they had

    6:26 My mum's generation – when does a mum get to be herself?

    8:07 My viral TikTok about abusive marriages

    9:30 "You can do that when you're married"

    11:53 Am I angry or am I just being honest?

    13:27 The "traditional woman" conversation

    15:16 Red pill content, the Dawah Bros & why I disagree

    18:03 Getting personal: my dad & being born a girl

    20:13 What I actually want, and what I want to pass on

    22:27 So, are we angry?

    25 min
  • EP 3: I was taught marriage was the finish line… until I had to walk away | Ft Ayesha (@empoweredbymyself)

    Grab your Chai


    In this episode, Ayesha opens up about the parts of her story that often stay behind closed doors — navigating an unhappy marriage, emotional abuse, faith, cultural expectations, and the pressure to stay when you’re no longer at peace.


    We talk about what it means to lose yourself trying to make something work, the courage it takes to walk away, and how healing can make space for a different kind of love.


    This isn’t a conversation about giving up.


    It’s a conversation about choosing yourself, reclaiming your faith, and realising that sometimes the life you thought was meant for you… isn’t the one that brings you peace.


    No judgement. No sugar-coating. Just an honest conversation.


    And trust me… it gets real.


    – Aarzoo (ChaiiTalks)


    Ayesha’s Instagram: @empoweredbymyself


    TikTok and Instagram: @chaiitalks


    Studio: @prestonpodcaststudio


    #Podcast #DesiPodcast #Marriage #Healing #MentalHealth #SouthAsianWomen #Relationships #SelfWorth #Faith #InterracialRelationship #ChaiiTalks

    52 min
  • EP 2: Growing up Desi - Then vs Now | Ft Raj Bilkhu

    Grab your Chai.In this episode, a millennial and Gen Z sit down to talk about what it really means to grow up Desi — from strict parents and identity struggles to the generational differences that shaped us.Same culture. Different eras. And different experiences.No drama. No filter. Just honest conversation.And trust me… it gets real.- Aarzoo (ChaiiTalks)Raj's insta: @journo_raj / @raj_bilkhu TikTok and Instagram: @chaiitalks

    43 min
  • Am I not in touch with my culture? | Ethnicity Identity Crisis
    Have you ever felt as though you’ve found it hard to understand how to balance between being Desi and British? I know I have found it difficult. In today’s episode that is exactly what we touch on. Finding a balance between the two and possible preventions too. 
    Don’t forget to follow me on my insta and leave a review @ChaiiTalks
    42 min
  • Am I a “pick me” for sharing my insecurities? | ChaiiTalks
    Todays conversation revolves around bullying and racism within schools, that leads to low self-esteem, now, does that then make someone a “pick me” for sharing their story? Don’t forget to follow me on my insta, @ChaiiTalks ~ Aarzoo x 
    Bullying helplines:
    https://www.childline.org.uk 
    https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/cyberbullying.html
    https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/crime-law/racism-racial-bullying/
    56 min
  • WELCOME BACK
    **ChaiiTalks... a place where topics that need to be spoken about are to be talked about, where stereotypes that need to be challenged, are challenged where every topic you can think off will b discussed. So buckle up, grab yourself a cup of chai and join me on ChaiiTalks season 2! 
    - Aarzoo ♡
    Insta: @chaiitalks
    3 min
  • #BLACKLIVESMATTER
    Hey guys,
    in today’s episode I decided to talk about why exactly Black Lives Matter, and to talk about this I have my friends of Ethnic Minorities to shed some light on this movement. Please let’s stick together and support one another in this tough time!
    Aarzoo x
    Ayomides Instagram: @blackz_itm
    Ayomides Snapchat: @ayomide_45
    Follow me on Instagram:
    @Luxe_Pod
    50 min

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ChaiiTalks… a place where topics that need to be spoken about are to be talked about, and stereotypes that need to be challenged will be challenged. So buckle up, grab yourself a cup of chai, and join me on this journey!