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The Nila Extract
By Nila VarmanComedy
The Nila Extract episodes
- Episode 25: Words from the Ward | ft. Dr Seema YasminJoin me and the legendary Dr Seema Yasmin , as we talk about racism in the Health care system, the reality of healthcare after hours, debunking misconceptions about viruses, and so much more!32 min
- Episode 24: Taboo Or Not Taboo? | ft. Dr Varuna SrinivasanMy next guest is the wonderful Dr Varuna Srinivasan ! You may recognise her from Serena Williams Vogue feature of her favourite and courageous women. I wanted to spend a few weeks honouring South Asian creatives from all walks of life and different communities! @drvarunasrinivasan is a public health researcher, a doctor, photojournalist, a LGBTQ and gender justice activist as well! And I’m so excited to have her on my show41 min
- Episode 23: Uni'd A BreakTune in to my last show in the @urn1350 studios !!! Loads of music and loads of reflection54 min
- Episode 22: Acceptional | ft. CaitJoin Cait and I as we talk about her journey to self-love and body acceptance. I'm also issuing a trigger warning as we do talk about Sexual Harassment and we touch up on abortion awareness, mental health! So if this episode is not for you today that's completely fine ! It'll be here for you when you need it ! We also talk about @bearbuttock, Cait's new retreat ! As usual this episode will also have loads of cool music and weird things so tune in , and Rob popped in to talk about his show Eco-Frenzy !1 hr 1 min
- Episode 21: Lic-of-the-Gar | ft. Calum A.K.A BlitzJoin Calum, a.k.a Blitz and I as we talk about his cooking journey, veganism, assassinating Pom Pom bears and more ! Calum makes incredibly quick, delicious and easy vegan recipes on his Instagram page, and is honestly one of the coolest people ever!50 min
- Episode 20: And....Action! | ft. Aastha KhannaJoin me and Aastha Khanna, India’s first Intimacy coordinator, as we discuss her role on set, her journey so far, challenges, taboos and more! Aastha helps coordinate and choreograph sex scenes in movies, and also ensure that the actors feel safe, comfortable etc!1 hr 3 min
- Episode 19: Masai Story | ft. Stephanie FuchsJoin me an Stephanie Fuchs , as we talk about her journey so far, living with the Masai community in Tanzania, how she adapted to the Masai culture, her conservation initiatives (such as making reusable sanitary pads), and more! Can’t believe it’s the start of our 3rd season ! As usual there will be loads of music and weirdness too !1 hr 3 min
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- Episode 18: அ is for அம்மா but also அ-mazingJoin me as I talk about body shaming in the brown community with my mum, body image issues, and her perspectives and experiences as a parent.54 min
- Episode 17: Pillow Talk |ft. Jimanekia EbornJoin me as I talk to Trauma Queen and Sex educator Jimanekia Eborn , about why sex has become a topic that’s relegated to taboo , especially in communities of colour, sexual shame, guilt, sharing trauma, self exploration, the importance of communication, trauma misconceptions and more !1 hr 6 min
About The Nila Extract
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Tune in to The Nila Extract, the award-winning radio show founded and hosted by your favourite Tamil gal, Nila Varman, whose show strives to amplify the voices of various communities, including her…
own, by having emotional, raw and uncomfortable conversations to dispel various socially pressing issues that have often been relegated to taboo. She does this by having these conversations with herself or with inspirational activists, advocates and celebrities from all walks of life, thus she showcases the untold stories of underrepresented and marginalised communities, alongside music and fun segments. Nila is also the winner of the SRA, BBC and Global Best Student Radio Presenter 2021, and has also received multiple accolades on her educational platform of the same name including a place in the top 10 on Spotify's New Wave.