Not To Be Controversial

Not To Be Controversial

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Not To Be Controversial episodes

  • Sustainability, periods and inclusivity - is a sustainable life really possible?

    Disclaimer: #AD this episode is sponsored by ModiBodi

    This week Varsha and Tiara are here to tell all about periods, sustainability and inclusivity. They dive into the stigma around periods and whether a sustainable lifestyle is accessible for all and if so, is it actually achievable or is there something we’re omitting from the conversation. From veganism to fast fashion to greenwash, they chat about it all.

    Massive thank you to ModiBodi for providing all of you lovely listeners with an affiliate code. Simply enter N2BC15 when checking out to receive 15% off!

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    48 min
  • Bye bye lockdown, hello FOMO and anxiety

    Back from their two-week break, Varsha and Tiara are here to talk about the FOMO and anxiety most of us have been feeling since coming out of lockdown. They share some tips about easing your way back into the “real world” and have a good ol’ chat about Halloween stresses and making plans with friends. They’ve missed you and hope you have too!

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        • 53 min
      • The Pursuit Of Happiness - What is it all for?
        Are you happy? Well you should be. That’s what we’re told right? 
        Well on this week’s episode of N2BC, Varsha and Tiara unpack this pressure to be happy. It’s a bit of a cynical episode but in the most chaotic way possible!
        Hope you enjoy!
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        43 min
      • Performative Activism, Capitalism? Yeah we’re confused too | With Anjali Sharma
        On this week’s episode of N2BC, Varsha and Tiara are joined by climate activist Anjali Sharma for a segment.
        Is all Activism “Performative”? Can Capitalism and Advocacy exist in the same space? And why do we use the term activist so exclusively, arent I just someone who cares?
        This episode is all about dissecting capitalism and capitalist societies and their relationship with activism, what makes a good activist and the issue with exclusionary activism. As women with experience in Activist spaces and who have been labelled as such, they have noticed the discrepancies, the exclusion, the truths, the falsifications and the discourse that prevails when it comes to the nuances of advocacy.
        Go follow Anjali Sharma! @anj.sharmaa https://www.instagram.com/anj.sharmaa
        Imo Kuah's article: School Strike 4 Climate Organiser Says Climate Activism Is Whitewashed https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/school-strike-4-climate-organiser-says-climate-activism-is-whitewashed 
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        59 min
      • Perfectionism, Grades and Self-Worth: validate me please xx
        Welcome back besties!! This week Varsha and Tiara are here to validate your struggles! They talk about our need for external validation vs internal validation, our relationship between ourselves, our grades and the need to be perfect! 
        Get ready to feel seen, exposed and loved 
        Also! Sending all of our love to those of you in your final year of high school - you are going to do amazing, we are manifesting it 
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        42 min
      • Identity Politics, Conservatism and AOC: The personal is political bby

        This week Varsha and Tiara chat about all things identity politics! All things labels of conservative, activist, apolitical. Oh and don’t forget AOC’s dress at the Met Gala and the new show where we put activists against each other. 

        It’s a lot, but in classic N2BC style

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        47 min
      • Eating Disorders & Diet Culture: grab your detox tea bestie
        TRIGGER WARNING: Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety September 6th-13th was ‘Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness’ Week. Varsha and Tiara dive into a long chat about their experiences with diet culture, the barriers people face accessing help and some coping mechanisms they personally use.  It’s a heavy one, but as always filled with random tangents and laughs and some very sappy moments. Be featured in our future episodes @n2bcpod Resources for help: Local GP's provide counselling many times - Butterfly Foundation: 1800 334 674 - HeadSpace: 1800 650 890 or ‘HEADSPACE: Understanding ED’s’: https://headspace.org.au/young-people/understanding-and-dealing-with-eating-disorders-for-young-people/   - BeyondBlue online community forum: Trigger Warning: Personal Stories and a gauge surrounding ED’s: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/welcome-and-orientation/struggling-with-ed - REACHOUT AU: Support Services for Eating Disorders: https://au.reachout.com/articles/support-services-for-eating-disorders - Eating Disorders in Men: https://butterfly.org.au/eating-disorders/who-does-it-affect/males/ - Online psychology services, Avani Dias, Triple J Pod, 'R U OK, in reality, alot of us aren't': https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWJjLm5ldC5hdS90cmlwbGVqL2hhY2svcG9kY2FzdC9wb2RjYXN0LnhtbA/episode/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWJjLm5ldC5hdS90cmlwbGVqL3Byb2dyYW1zL2hhY2svaGFjay8xMzUyNzc0OA?hl=en-AU&ved=2ahUKEwiP2bCo9__yAhUFSX0KHYexAEsQieUEegQIMRAO&ep=6. Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva - Check these out! Varsha's Article on Ed's and Racism for Refinery29: https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/racism-eating-disorder - Tiara's Article on Mental Health for Shakthi: https://www.shaktimentalhealth.com/story-tiara
        47 min
      • The Birds and the Bees: high school sex ed is bs

        Join Varsha and Tiara for a rant about the lack of menstruation education, objectification of women in Bollywood, Hollywood and politics and high school sex-ed and only fans. It’s a bit of a mess but a beautiful mess indeed as they TRY to deconstruct the reasons behind attitudes towards the sexualisation of women.

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        44 min
      • Hustle Culture, Toxic Productivity and Burnout: UNDER PRESSURE
        Admit it, you’re burnt out as you’re listening to this. Well in you’re in for a long chat with Varsha and Tiara about all things toxic productivity and hustle culture. Oh and don’t forget that you’re even more burnt out during lockdown than normal xo
        Let’s talk about it all!
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        45 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.