Chit Chaat & Chai

Join us as we discuss how we'll be celebrating Diwali, share some knee-slapping jokes, and talk about how comedy and laughter can get us through the most challenging times.

We are then honored to interview a very special guest, comedian Rajiv Satyal! Satyal is the first person ever to perform standup comedy on all seven continents, has worked with numerous comedians like Russell Peters and Dave Chapelle, and is all in all a fantastic, hilarious guy! Be sure to check out his talk show "What Do You Bring to the Table?" at www.watchrajiv.com.

In this episode, we discuss our favorite music genres, what instruments we would want to learn, and how powerful music can be. Later, we are joined by amazing musician Sanket Bontal who answers some of our musical queries and plays a few songs for us!

In this episode, we talk with psychiatrist Dr. Jasmine Sawhne about women's mental health. We talk about the influence of gender norms and culture, the stigma around discussing mental health, and how to help someone you feel is struggling.

Follow these accounts to learn more about mental health awareness in the South Asian community!

@browngirltherapy

@southasianmentalhealth

@southasiansmh

@southasiantherapists

Welcome back, listeners! In this episode, join us as we discuss the art of matchmaking, the ladies' own matchmaking experiences, and what biodata the ladies would send out to potential suitors today!

In this episode, join us as we talk about life today, retirement dreams, rekindling relationships, and a walk down the memories of the 70s! We will be taking a two-week break after this episode to work on more and better content for all of you. Until then, remember life is not short, life is unpredictable, so always strive to stay happy and add a little spice to your life!

In this very special episode of Chit Chaat & Chai, we celebrate India’s 75th birthday 🇮🇳! We have 5 special guests, from a centurion to a member of Generation Z, all sharing memories from 1947 to today’s India. 

Vocal singing by Mr. Hari Raman and Flute by Mr. Naresh Jain.

In this important episode, we have a conversation on domestic violence with Mrs. Rekha Bajaria, past President of SAHARA.

If you or someone you know is in a dangerous domestic situation, contact SAHARA for help:

24-hour helpline: 1-888-SAHARA2 (1-888-724-2722)

www.saharacares.org 

Also, be sure to donate to SAHARA and/or volunteer your time if you can:

https://saharacares.org/donate-2/

https://saharacares.org/volunteer-opportunities/ 

In this episode, we discuss aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder with Sonia Kadakia and listen to a special poem in Hindi dedicated to all children with learning disabilities written and narrated by Vishal Vij of SurNsoul.

Listen to the poem on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyODOFfnC1o

In this special episode of Chit Chaat & Chai, we have some fun and masti as we catch up on each other’s lives, ask each other fun questions, call and ask some of our listeners random questions, and more! Be sure to tune in to hear some tips on keeping your husband happy!!

In this episode, we are discussing a huge and important topic most people avoid- mental health in the South Asian community. Guest Speaker: Dr. Sagar Joshi.