In the second episode of Positive Solace, BBC presenter Attika Choudhary goes on a spiritual journey with Ali Zafar, actor, singer-songwriter, and humanitarian, currently in lockdown, in Lahore, Pakistan. They consider the effects of the pandemic and Ali explains his foundation which distributes needy meals to many families. Link here: https://www.alizafarfoundation.org/

They discuss finding inner peace, and consider the effect of the lockdown and how Ramadan is affecting communities. Their conversation often returns to Ali’s view that the world needs to seize this opportunity for change and global peace.

The song 'Na tum ghalat' at the end of the show sums up beautifully what they've been talking about.

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In this first episode, Positive Solace host Attika Choudhary speaks with Dr Kamran Ahmed, a psychiatrist, writer, and media contributor, who works in Sydney, Australia. They consider the effects of the pandemic and lockdown and explore ways of coping with the mental stress.

They explore positive strategies to overcome anxiety, negativity and one's inner critic, which Dr Ahmed wrote about recently, in The Guardian. Their unscripted, honest talk ranges from the world-wide situation to the individual's personal response, how isolation affects different people in different ways, and how we can use mindfulness and meditation.

It also covers grief and death and how people are trying to cope with not being able to visit dying relatives or attend funerals.

With thanks to team Positive Solace and our first sponsors, Big Talent Media which publishes http//:www.asianculturevulture.com and its Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHE-Q4asdS2zKbu91mY32KQ). Remember to follow on Instagram: @Attikac

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Positive Solace, with Attika Choudhary, is a podcast about finding inspiration during the difficult time of COVID-19 and lockdown. How do we remain up-beat? How can we be authentic and there for one another during this time?

Each week, presenter and journalist, Attika talks with her guests, unscripted, raw and real, such as how people are coping with the lock down, the Coronavirus itself, and how their lives have changed and what they have learnt during this process.

Positive Solace with Attika Choudhary premieres Tuesday 28th April wherever you get your podcasts.

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