Not To Be Controversial

Not To Be Controversial

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Not To Be Controversial episodes

  • Imposter syndrome - it’s not you, just your race, class and gender.

    This is possibly our favourite ep we’ve ever recorded. Imposter syndrome and the complexities of race and gender and class! From Christmas parties to university to family, we talk about the feelings of imposter syndrome and how we can unpack why we feel like this!

    We hope you love this ep as much as we do and REMINDER you are not a FRAUD.

    How to be an Indigenous ally: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/three-ways-you-can-be-respectful-around-january-26-this-year/df6eee43-c726-4ab0-9a4a-af5b219a00c5

    An incredible piece: https://www.mamamia.com.au/abolish-the-date/

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    52 min
  • Talking or trauma dumping - what are you actually doing?

    We’ve all felt worried that we’re overshared or have burdened someone with our thoughts but how do we actually know if we are just having a deep convo or are oversharing? Well, this week Varsha and Tiara dive right in discuss their experiences with trauma dumping, how they recognize it and alternatives to it.

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    49 min
  • Escaping family expectations - yep... it’s hard

    This week Varsha and Tiara are going into all things family expectations. Going into their own stories as well as your amazing responses sent via the IG @n2bcpod, they discuss how to deal with family expectations and also how to shift your perspective on them.

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    38 min
  • New Year, Old You - self-destructing resolutions and trapped in your old self

    This week, Varsha and Tiara are going in on whether New Year's resolutions are actually any good for us and breaking down the idea of feelings “cleansed” in the New Year. How do we actually feel cleansed and should we be making resolutions? Be part of our episodes!!

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    47 min
  • What do you have that I don't? Jealousy, envy and comparison

    This week is all about unpacking the stigma around jealousy and its roots in comparison. Varsha and Tiara dive into the difference between envy and jealousy, their experiences with jealousy and envy and how to cope with these emotions as well as what creates these feelings in the first place. The chaotic energy is there as usual so get ready! 


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    52 min
  • What Do You Have that I Don’t? Jealousy, Envy and Comparison

    This week is all about unpacking the stigma around jealousy and its roots in comparison. Varsha and Tiara dive into the difference between envy and jealousy, their experiences with jealousy and envy and how to cope with these emotions as well as what creates these feelings in the first place.

    The chaotic energy is there as usual so get ready!

    Be part of our episodes!!

    @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod

    Come stalk us:

    @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman

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    52 min
  • Astrology, manifestation and religion - the gentrification is real...

    On this episode of N2BC and Varsha and Tiara dive into all things star signs, manifestation and religion. From the gentrification of culture and religion, the exclusivity of scripture at school to Varsha exposing her love for manifestation and Tiara’s religious identity crisis, there are plenty of tangents and they hope you enjoy, reflect and laugh with them.

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    52 min
  • Photoshopping yay or nay? Do influencers owe us authenticity?

    Welcome back! This week gets real, talking about whether influencers actually owe us anything? Why do we expect anything from them? What does an authentic influence even mean? Varsha and Tiara talk about it all so get set for some tangents, rambles and hopefully some reflection!

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    49 min
  • 19 lessons at 19 - sappy and real bits of advice

    Our lovely tiara is turning 20! So join Varsha and Tiara as they recount 19 lessons they’ve learned so far.

    It’s a sappy episode but one with some good ol tangents as always 

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    50 min
  • Accountability and Authenticity with Tarang Chawla

    Your favourite South Asian girls are back with a new ep and are joined by Tarang Chawla, a South Asian advocate for women’s rights, racial justice and much much more!

    They talk about how to call out someone respectfully, deal with conservative family and what authentic advocacy looks like

    As usual Varsha and Tiara go off on their rants, this time all about their experiences with racist and misogynistic comments.

    It’s a long one but the chaos surely makes the time fly by right?

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    1 hr 9 min

About Not To Be Controversial

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Hi, we are Varsha and Tiara! We devised our podcast for educative and entertainment purposes as we aim to open discussions surrounding current affairs, politics, mental health, moral/ethical debate, pop culture and much more.