South Asians Rising

TW: Death of a loved one, Suicide attempt




Many South Asians grow up associating a stigma with divorce, often feeling trapped in unhealthy relationships due to societal expectations. This can have a significant impact both mentally and physically. In this episode, Suja bravely shares her personal journey of divorce and mental health struggles during a time which led her to attempting to take her own life. With raw honesty, she shares the challenges she faced, ultimately leading her on a transformative path towards self-worth and healing. 

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of mental health awareness and challenging cultural expectations. They will also hear practical advice for navigating similar situations, finding inner strength and resilience to overcome difficult times and how to start recognising and valuing your worth.

Have you ever felt the weight of cultural expectations dictating your life's path? Many of us South Asians are born into traditions and values that become our identity... But what if you had the choice? In this episode, Vimal shares his courageous journey of questioning traditions and rising above cultural expectations so that he could find his true authentic identity.

Listeners will hear about the lead up to Vimal's self awakening, the challenges he overcame and helpful advice on how to deal with fearful thoughts when going against what is expected of you. We also share practical tips on how you can start to find your true identity and purpose in life. 

Growing up as children of immigrants, most of us have had our fair share of cultural hurdles and identity crises. When it comes to career paths, many South Asians find career choice is often a collaborative family decision, overshadowed by generational fears and societal pressures. In this episode, Luxika shares her journey of pursuing her passion to become a lawyer, which defied the expectations set by her family at the time. 

Listeners will hear about the challenges Luxika faced when forging her own career path and entering an industry notoriously known to lack ethnic minority representation. She brings to light the often subtle discrimination and microaggressions that occur in the workplace, and how she built the resilience and confidence to deal with this. 

Sometimes, the strength to heal and grow is found within the eye of the storm. In this episode, Viji shares her experience of navigating through marital problems by looking within and facing some hard truths. From avoiding conflict to facing it head on, Viji went on a journey of self discovery which ended up saving her marriage. 

Listeners will hear us discuss relationship dynamics, the roles we play, and the critical shifts that come from moments of introspection. We also highlight the importance of having boundaries and give tips on how to start loving yourself more and finding self acceptance. We invite you to reflect on your own life choices, making sure you are making decisions that honour your needs and have a positive impact on your wellbeing.

When you're faced with an illness that flips your world upside down, the path forward can seem daunting. In this episode, Farish shares firsthand his experience of being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and undergoing surgery to attach a stoma bag. Farish's journey through the physical and emotional challenges of his condition shines a light on the importance of support systems and the courage to embrace vulnerability. 

Listeners will hear about how Farish mentally dealt with his diagnosis, tackled the stigma around having a stoma bag and found strength to be open about what he was going through in order to break cycles and spread awareness. 

A brief explanation of why I created this podcast and what you can expect from it

Ever found yourself spiralling into the depths of a toxic relationship, wondering how you got there and why you can't seem to escape?  In this episode, dating coach Rupin shares a raw and honest perspective on the impact of toxic relationships, addiction and societal pressures. Join us as we discuss trauma, toxic patterns and how to create a relationship with yourself that doesn't rely on destructive coping mechanisms.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the transformative journey of changing unconscious thought patterns and behaviours, navigating the shadows of past traumas and practical tools for self-improvement. We highlight the importance of journaling for self reflection and breaking toxic patterns.  It's time to peel back the layers of your inner narrative and make conscious decisions on how you want to approach life and situations!