TW: mentions of FGC, r*pe, sexual assault 

In this episode, I am joined by the Founder and Director of Scarlet Udaan - Sanya Sharma. Scarlet Udaan is a global youth organization working towards raising awareness on Female Genital Cutting (FGC) and ending FGC. In my conversation with Sanya, we discuss what FGC is, how it impacts families, and how that has an impact on women's mental health all around the world. We also discuss girls' education, women's rights, and the interplay between youth activism and mental health. Hope you enjoy this episode!

Until next time, take care. :)

In this episode, I am joined by my very first friend at UBC Marie Alemi to talk about black mental health and what her experience has been like as a member of the black community. We talk about BLM 2020, intersectionality, the role of educational institutions and social media, and what it means to live in today's world as a black woman. Hope you enjoy this episode!

Until next time, take care.

P.S if you think this deserves a part 2, let me know! 

Major Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders, Body Image. 

In this episode, I am joined by my university friend Tanika Sirohi to talk about what it's like to live with an Eating Disorder (ED). We cover the wide-ranging effects of EDs on life, what it's like to live with an ED at college, treatment options, diet culture and so much more. Please do keep in mind that this is a highly sensitive topic and so I do encourage you to tread carefully! Hope you enjoy this episode and learn more about EDs and mental health! 

Take care! :)

TW: body image, body shaming

In this episode, I am joined by my high school friend Megha Rethin to talk about our experiences with body shaming, body positivity, and body image. We talk about the impact of body shaming in all areas of our life, cultural differences between India and the West, the role of social media, colonialism and so much more. Hope you enjoy this episode!

Until next time, take care. 

TW: mentions of anxiety, anxiety attacks, and panic attacks 

This episode discusses mental health in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The pressure of productivity is at an all-time high right now and I discuss why it's important to change this traditional mindset in these circumstances. In my second segment, I talk about privilege and it's relationship with mental health in today's times. 

The world has slowed down and I share my thoughts on why all of us should slow down too! 

Thank you for listening. Stay tuned for the next episode! 

Take care <3

Hello :) Welcome to the "Sincerely, your Soul" podcast. Here is an introductory episode where I tell who I am and discuss what my podcast is all about. Stay tuned for the first episode. See you soon, take care.