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  • Episode 29: Jasvinder Sanghera - Survivor of Forced Marriage
    At 14, Jasvinder Sanghera ran away from home to break the chain of forced marriage that she saw in her elder sisters. One of her sisters was married at the age of 15 and ended up committing suicide as the abuse she was facing was unimaginable.

    On that day in 1981, she had two options: to give into a life of abuse and torture, or to start her own path towards freedom and happiness.

    Throughout the last couple of decades, time has made things easier, but it's never fully erased the pain. 

    Jasvinder's family disowned her completely. This meant that she had to sleep in cars, clean houses to feed herself and create her own destiny towards womanhood. 

    At the age of 55, she still has no contact with her family, but she's gained so much more and helped so many women along her journey since her escape. 
    58 min
  • Episode 28: Jussi Sidhu - Life in Foster Care
    Jussi lost her father at the tender age of six to suicide. Her mother struggled to take care of Jussi and her three siblings which meant that they had to be taken into foster care. 

    Being raised in foster care meant that she was separated from her siblings and rarely communicated with her mother. 

    In this episode, we talk about the reality of being taken into care and how this experience shaped her life. 

    Jussi works to bring light to more of these conversations and help many other young and vulnerable children in our community. You can follow her on Instagram @jksidhu_92
    58 min
  • Episode 28: Jussi Sidhu - Life in Foster Care
    Jussi lost her father at the tender age of six to suicide. Her mother struggled to take care of Jussi and her three siblings which meant that they had to be taken into foster care. 

    Being raised in foster care meant that she was separated from her siblings and rarely communicated with her mother. 

    In this episode, we talk about the reality of being taken into care and how this experience shaped her life. 

    Jussi works to bring light to more of these conversations and help many other young and vulnerable children in our community. You can follow her on Instagram @jksidhu_92
    58 min
  • Episode 27: Juggy Sidhu - From Pain To Passion
    In his early twenties, Juggy was diagnosed with clinical depresssion. He struggled and fought hard to find a way out. One day, he was tired of figuring things out and his thoughts translated into a physical act that changed his whole life. ⁣
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    Bodybuilding and coaching aside, this man has endured pain and suffering in so many forms. The great thing about Juggy is that he celebrates these moments of hardship. Achieving greatness is a lifelong mission and Juggy has learnt to fall in love with the process.⁣
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    Lean Indian academy is Juggy's passion project. He's given every fibre of his being to create this space and I'm sure that in 30 years time, his kids will look back and burst with pride.⁣
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    Tune in to find out how Juggy fought and strived to create the life he wanted.⁣

    Follow @theindianbodycoach on Instagram to find out more about his work! 
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    Available on iTunes Spotify and all other podcast apps.⁣
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    www.meenalsworld.com
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 27: Juggy Sidhu - From Pain To Passion
    In his early twenties, Juggy was diagnosed with clinical depresssion. He struggled and fought hard to find a way out. One day, he was tired of figuring things out and his thoughts translated into a physical act that changed his whole life. ⁣
    ⁣
    Bodybuilding and coaching aside, this man has endured pain and suffering in so many forms. The great thing about Juggy is that he celebrates these moments of hardship. Achieving greatness is a lifelong mission and Juggy has learnt to fall in love with the process.⁣
    ⁣
    Lean Indian academy is Juggy's passion project. He's given every fibre of his being to create this space and I'm sure that in 30 years time, his kids will look back and burst with pride.⁣
    ⁣
    Tune in to find out how Juggy fought and strived to create the life he wanted.⁣

    Follow @theindianbodycoach on Instagram to find out more about his work! 
    ⁣
    Available on iTunes Spotify and all other podcast apps.⁣
    ⁣
    www.meenalsworld.com
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 26: Gurinder Mann, Part 2
    Last week, we left off with Gurinder talking about dealing with the loss of her father as well as her very difficult pregnancies.

    She was rushed to hospital on her 6th pregnancy at just 5 months. After so many gruelling hours of contractions and confusion, she finally gave birth to Jiya. But Jiya was born sleeping. 

    Gurinder's resilience and message of hope has been life-changing for many women. An incredible story with an incredible woman.
    33 min
  • Episode 26: Gurinder Mann, Part 2
    Last week, we left off with Gurinder talking about dealing with the loss of her father as well as her very difficult pregnancies.

    She was rushed to hospital on her 6th pregnancy at just 5 months. After so many gruelling hours of contractions and confusion, she finally gave birth to Jiya. But Jiya was born sleeping. 

    Gurinder's resilience and message of hope has been life-changing for many women. An incredible story with an incredible woman.
    33 min
  • Episode 25: Gurinder Mann - Baby Loss, Miscarriage and Hope.
    YouTube Feature Interview Special:

    As we come to the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week, I've come to realize how so many of us forget the different facets involved in any pregnancy. Gurinder shared her story of seven miscarriages, and the birth of her miracle baby, Simran.  

    Not only did Gurinder face the loss of her children, but she was also devastated to hear of her Dad's passing during the one pregnancy where she had managed to reach quite far ahead. 

    From early miscarriages to having a stillbirth, this story is one of hope and courage and it got the whole team at Meenal's World in tears.


    59 min
  • Episode 25: Gurinder Mann - Baby Loss, Miscarriage and Hope.
    YouTube Feature Interview Special:

    As we come to the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week, I've come to realize how so many of us forget the different facets involved in any pregnancy. Gurinder shared her story of seven miscarriages, and the birth of her miracle baby, Simran.  

    Not only did Gurinder face the loss of her children, but she was also devastated to hear of her Dad's passing during the one pregnancy where she had managed to reach quite far ahead. 

    From early miscarriages to having a stillbirth, this story is one of hope and courage and it got the whole team at Meenal's World in tears.


    59 min
  • Episode 24: Tricha Kumar - Cultural Activist & Filmmaker
    Tricha is an international choreographer and filmmaker, born and raised in the USA.  Her love for Indian culture and her experience in Bollywood has led her to work on her own film and her hard work and passion to continue to learn is contagious! 

    Working as a Bollywood dancer is not as glamorous as it seems, neither is making your own film - especially in the middle of a global health crisis. 


    51 min

About Meenal's World

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Thank you for joining me on this podcast! My name is Dr Meenal Viz and I'm an NHS doctor and activist.