Changing Suits

Bal & Taj talk to Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service about abuse encountered in the South Asian community. Culturally the community do not reach out for support, as there are so many barriers that stop victims from doing so.The family ‘izzat’ (honour) which is a fundamental part of the community values, and is one of the key reasons stopping victims reaching out for support.

Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service discuss the way they are able to support a victim from the South Asian community.

Living in a domestic abusive relationship may feel like the norm for many victims, which leads to the feeling that there is no other way to live.

Parliament has passed an Act which now highlights the 11 forms of domestic abuse. The law is able to define what abuse is, which is a positive step for victims.

The podcast raises awareness of the signs of domestic abuse and highlights the UK wide support that is available.

Bal and Taj celebrate Women’s International Day, in a discussion about a woman’s strength. They discuss the importance of being a woman and the contributions made in day to day life, which aren’t always recognised. Leading by example is a key highlight in this weeks episode, as well as celebrating oneself and seeing your own achievements.

Have you ever had an argument where you did not see eye-to-eye with the other person, no matter how much you explained your perspective. In this episode Bal and Taj explore different situations they have been in where perspectives have been the cause of ongoing trouble. 

Men's mental health is not spoken about enough in the South Asian community. Bal and Taj talk to Sikh Dad about the signs to look out for associated with mental health problems, including issues such as anxiety and suicide. The subject is discussed in depth, where Sikh Dad talks about his own personal and professional experience. 

In this Valentines special episode Bal and Taj discuss when they realised they'd fallen in 'love' and how they celebrate Valentines day. They also explore how the South Asian community express their love and their shyness of discussing intimacy, sex and love. 

After the horrendous rape case in India, we ask - are women still being objectified? 
Bal and Taj discuss the reaction of the community and their treatment of the victim. They also explore how the South Asian community respond to sexual assault, and whether times have changed.

Parenting can be tough at any stage of a child’s life, however being a teenager has changed from the good old days. 

Bal and Taj talk to Amit Kalley from @what_doparentsknow about the effect of the digital world.

The topics include grooming, cyber bullying and knife crime, as well as others.

After all the stories we hear about marriage, in-laws, divorce - would we really wanted our kids to go through it if they said "I don't want to get married"? In this episode we explore the pros and cons of marriage, and whether parents who force their kids to get married are selfish or doing it for their kids benefit. 

In this episode guest speaker Harjap Bhangal talks about the highs and lows of dealing with challenges faced in his life, where the western and eastern collide. From the most hilarious conversation to the deep and dark part that were faced in his life, including miscarriage, health and mental health. The episode also explores how the National and Borders Bill will have an impact on the BAME community.

As we've entered 2022 we are exploring what makes us us, who has influenced our lives for the best and the worst, and where we feel we need to improve ourselves. In this episode we also discuss how being Asian influences our personalities and decisions we have made in our lives.