Stuck In Between

In this episode, we share more about the next chapter of Stuck In Between and reflect on the journey this far.

In this mini episode, we announce our mid-season break and look back at Season 3 so far!

In this episode, we chat with Powerlifter, Sharon Khan about her experiences with Body Image. Sharon shares her journey to finding confidence and love of her own body, we explore the drivers of cultural and societal attitudes when it comes to physical appearance, discuss the message Sharon wants to represent through her sport, the unfair expectations we need to learn about body image, plus plenty more.

Sharon's Instagram: sharonkhan__

Sharon's TikTok: sharonkhan___

In this episode, founder of "Vaaranam Books" Vanitha Tonn, shares the story behind her community focussed publishing group. Vanitha also reflects on her experiences raising children in a tri-racial home (Singaporean-Tamil, German, Australian) and we discuss the challenges we expect to face when passing on our cultures.

Vaaranam Books's Website: https://vaaranambooks.com.au/about-us/

Vaaranam Books's Instagram: @vaaranambooks

In this Mini Episode from our "Events Series", we chat with artists Indu Balachandran and Tristan Field about their upcoming production "Bhoomi - Place and Belonging".

More Info/Waitlist: https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Whats-on/Bhoomi-place-and-belonging

In this episode, psychologist Poonkulali Govintharajah and doctor Maiyoori Jeyaprakash from "Thadam" help unpack some of the misconceptions and stigmas held by South Asian communities around Mental Health. Poonkulali and Maiyoori also share the mission of their not for profit organisation "Thadam", practical tips to navigate conversations about Mental Health with family and friends, and the values that drive cultural attitudes towards the topic, plus more.

If you are in need of support, remember that help is available. For more information:

Lifeline Australia (13 11 14) - www.lifeline.org.au

Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) - www.kidshelpline.com.au

Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) - www.beyondblue.org.au

Headspace - www.headspace.org.au

STARTTS - https://www.startts.org.au/

Thadam's Website: https://thadam.com.au

Thadam's Instagram: @thadamofficial

Thadam's TikTok: @thadamofficial

In this mini episode, we ask for your help for an upcoming project!

Expression of Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLYJRXgebTG8_HiJtV1HItf4UjtcMhCYLbx2BoJrfx29WbsA/viewform

In this episode, the second part of our discussion with Entrepreneur, Shivani Sharma, we unpack more of the expectations held by the world around us, including Shivani’s moving journey to motherhood.

Shivani's Instagram: @life_as_shivanisharma

Shivani's IWD 2023 Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl0lpc8CfAg

In this episode, we explore the expectations held in South Asian communities with Entrepreneur, Shivani Sharma. We unpack our experiences with the expectations of relationships, careers, schooling, mental health, preserving culture and more!

Shivani's Instagram: @life_as_shivanisharma

Shivani's IWD 2023 Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl0lpc8CfAg

In this episode, we're honoured to be joined by Dalit Rights Activisit, Educator, Writer, Filmaker and Artist, Thenmozhi Soundararajan to learn about the issue of Caste Oppression. Thenmozhi candidly shares her journey in discovering her family's history with caste oppression, her work as an activisit and voice for change, how casteism manifests as a form of discrimination historically and in today's world, plus more. This won't be the last time we visit the topic of Caste on our podcast.

Equality Labs Website: https://www.equalitylabs.org

Thenmozhi's Instagram: @dalitdiva

Thenmozhi's Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Trauma-Caste-Meditation-Survivorship-Abolition-ebook/dp/B09SKJSLNW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RFU2W4577T6X&keywords=thenmozhi+soundararajan&qid=1681002074&sprefix=thmozhi+soundararajan%2Caps%2C280&sr=8-1