The phrase “log kya kahenge” (“what will people say”) has suppressed the voices of many in the South Asian community from speaking up about their mental health and we are tired of it! This episode is all about dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health. We talk about the mental health burden faced by South Asians, the impact of intergenerational trauma, the challenges associated with seeking psychological support in a Western country, and the limited education we receive about mental health conditions.

Please do share your thoughts and experiences with us via our Instagram @twobrowngirlsau.

If any of the content from this episode raises feelings of distress, please reach out to your local GP, and if you require immediate support please contact your local crisis hotline. For people living in Australia, that is the Lifeline Crisis Hotline (13 11 14).

In this episode, we share some resources specific to South Asian individuals seeking support or mental health information, as below:

Was Hannah Montana right in telling us to mix it all together and get the best of both worlds? 

Welcome back to Season 2 of Two Brown Girls. 

We are starting this season off with our favourite essay topic: identity and belonging. In this jam-packed episode, we will discuss what our cultural identity means to us, aspects of our identity we have struggled with, our experiences growing up between multiple cultures, influences on our identity, and more! 

Be sure to share your thoughts with us on this topic via our instagram @twobrowngirlau.

After Dark Episode 6

After Dark Episode 5 🤎

After Dark - Episode 4

After Dark Episode 3

After Dark Special - Chat with Glowreel!

After Dark Episode 2

Following our second episode on Sexual education, we go into more depth about "taboo" topics. And which lockdown live would be complete without some technical difficulties? After a tech glitch in the middle, we continued our conversations about sex ed, the porn industry and more. 

After Dark Episode 2 (Part 2)

After Dark Episode 1