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Brown People Problems
by Nikita S
Hi! I’m Nikita. I’m a Brown therapist in Toronto who loves to chat with guests about diversity and inclusion of South Asian stories and experiences, and what it looks like to navigate life while bring Brown! New episodes every other Thursday. Follow me: Instagram: @brownpeopleproblemspodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownPeopleProblemsDisclaimer: Please listen to the disclaimer provided in each episode.
Episodes
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43. But what will people say? Let's chat cultural trauma and resilience ☕️📖
Join me for today's episode for a tea & talk with poetry author Taniya Gupta. Tune in to hear us chat about her work, cultural trauma and our resilience. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (Canada wide). For sexual assault support lines in Canada:...
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42. The story behind the Evil Eye 🧿🪬
In today's episode we are talking about the evil eye - where this concept originated, what it's about, and how it both benefits and hinders us! Tune in! Resources: 1. https://www.britannica.com/topic/evil-eye2. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180216-the-strange-power-of-the-evil-eye...
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41. The problem with the Model Minority Myth
In today's episode we are talking about how the model minority myth came to be, and its critiques. Become a member on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BrownPeopleProblemsPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Don't forget to subscribe &...
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40. South Asia's history of western colonization 🌏
Become a member on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BrownPeopleProblemsPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Sources: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1777/the-spice-trade--the-age-of-exploration/...
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39. Inclusive entrepreneurship with Tina Singh
Today we are talking all about inclusivity and equity in sports, and how that intersects with entrepreneurship! Tina Singh is the founder of Bold Helmets, an Occupational Therapist, Digital Content Creator and mom of 3. In January 2023, Tina launched the Bold Helmets brand which has created the...
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38. Cultural appropriate vs. appreciation of yoga 🧘🏽♀️- part 2
Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative content part time. Email me at [email protected] 💌 Disclaimer: The guests and the host at ‘Brown People...
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37. Can we decolonize yoga? 🧘🏽♀️ - Part 1
This is part one of a two part series on understanding the philosophy of yoga, and exploring decolonization of it. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative content part...
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36. Does gender inequality still exist?
Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Manvir is a dedicated community builder with over a decade of experience in gender equity, human rights, youth and community engagement, research, immigration, and settlement. She is the founder of Laadliyan, a non-profit empowering South Asian daughters…
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35. The deal with international students - Part 2
Trigger warning: this episode has brief mentions of suicide statistics. If you are in Canada and are in crisis, please call or text 9-8-8. Today we are chatting about the cultural phenomena in Canada that is international students. Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe &...
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34. What's the deal with international students?
Trigger warning: this episode has brief mentions of suicide statistics. If you are in Canada and are in crisis, please call or text 9-8-8. Today we are chatting about the cultural phenomena in Canada that is international students. Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe &...
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33. Let's chat about Brown mental health & therapy for Brown folks
Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Dr. Nancy Bahl is a clinical psychologist, practicing in the GTA. She completed her PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Ottawa. She is passionate to increase awareness of mental health challenges in the South Asian...
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32. 4 things to avoid for better conflict resolution ❌ - conflict resolution in desi families
Welcome to Season 2! I am so happy you're here 🤎 Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Resources: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/ Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a...
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31. Brown female friendships with Shruti Dabas
Welcome to Season 2! I am so happy you're here. Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Shruti, a certified financial planner and dedicated community advocate, hails from India and made her home in Canada eight years ago. She is the founder of South Asian Boss Women...
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30. What Brown parents need to know about parenting with Dr. Julia Sen
Welcome to Season 2! I am so happy you're here 🤎 Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Dr. Julia Sen is a clinical and counselling psychologist of South Asian descent with a full-time private practice in Toronto. She is the 10th generation of Dr. Sen and is known…
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22. 3 ways culture impacts your beliefs about money 🤑 - Brown folks & money series
I'm launching a mini series on $$MONEY$$. This is episode 1 of Brown folks x money. Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative…
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23. Financial cost vs. mental cost 🤑🧠 - Brown folks & money series
This is episode 2 of Brown folks x money series. Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Resources mentioned:...
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24. 5 signs you need boundaries ⛔️
Let's chat boundaries! Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Resources mentioned: https://a.co/d/j9ezQ8q Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative content part time....
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26. You can be addicted to a substance, behaviour or activity 😳
Here's a snippet of my interview with Jeevan Atwal, an addictions therapist in BC. Listen to us define addiction, and some gender differences present in Brown communities. Full episode is linked below! Listen to the full episode here:...
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27. Brown women & financial literacy 🤑 - Part 1
Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Dimple Dalal is an alumni of the Schulich School of Business who has spent the last decade in investment banking. Listen to today's episode to hear us chat about her journey, and the importance of Brown women learning financial...
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29. Finding a sense of belonging as a third culture kid
Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Urmi Hossain is Bengali by blood and Italian by birth. She currently lives in Canada and works in the financial services industry. She is a self-published author, speaker, blogger, polyglot, and mentor. She is the holder of the...
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That's a wrap on Season 1. See you very soon! 🤎
We'll be taking a short break to get ready for all the great episodes coming your way in Season 2 of Brown People Problems! Time is a limited resource, and I am grateful every day that so many of you choose to tune in. Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] See you...
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28. Break barriers in financial literacy 💪🏽 - Part 2
Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Dimple Dalal is an alumni of the Schulich School of Business who has spent the last decade in investment banking. Listen to today's episode to hear us chat about her journey, and the importance of Brown women learning financial...
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25. 3 boundary violations in desi families - Brown People Problems podcast 🎙️
Let's chat enmeshment, codependency and trauma bonding! Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Resources mentioned: https://a.co/d/j9ezQ8q Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to…
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21. What's in a name? - 3 things to consider before you change your name 💍 | Podcast 🎙️|
It's officially wedding season, at least here in North America. Let's talk about the long standing tradition of brown women changing their last names (and sometimes even their FIRST names). I'm sharing 3 things to think about, before you make the decision either way 💍 Hope you enjoyed today's...
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20. What Brown folks need to know about nutrition, diet & supplements - with Dr. Ekum Romana, ND 🩺
Welcome to another episode of Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! Today I am joined by Dr. Ekum Romana, who is a Naturopathic Doctor based in BC, Canada. Listen to us chat about all things Brown...
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19. 5 myths busted about power, abuse & control 💣
Welcome to another episode of Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! 🚨Trigger warning: conversation about research regarding physical abuse, sexual abuse, manipulation and similar sensitive topics....
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18. "Only weak women put up with abuse" - BUSTING myths about power & control 💣 Part 1
Welcome to another episode of Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! 🚨Trigger warning: conversation about research regarding physical abuse, sexual abuse, manipulation and similar sensitive topics....
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17. Why you are obsessed with the royal family - explained 👑
Welcome to another episode of Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I'm chatting with you about my own conflicted feelings about the monarchy, as well as some explanations from...
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16. What you don't know about addiction
Welcome to another episode of Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I'm chatting with Canadian Certified Counsellor, Jeevan Atwal, about addictions in the Brown community. Listen to...
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15. Don't ask for help & never complain - perfect recipe for chronic illness
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I'm going into detail about 5 personality characteristics that have been most found to be linked with chronic illnesses, and how…
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14. Can being too nice kill you?
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about life experiences and circumstances specific to Brown folks! In this episode I explore Dr. Gabor Matè's research on chronic stress and some personality features that are most present in individuals...
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13. Intergenerational trauma: It's not in your head, it's in your body
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I chat with Dr. Pavna K Sodhi, a fellow Indo-Canadian, about intergenerational trauma. Pavna Sodhi (she/her) is a registered...
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12. Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I chat with popular author Balli Kaur Jaswal about her book Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows, her experience of writing about the...
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11. Is the Desi wedding culture harmful?
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I chat with wedding designer Supriya Mehra to chat about the toxicity and stress behind the Desi wedding culture, and more. Supriya...
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10. How to raise a feminist - part 2
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I share second half of suggestions on how to raise a feminist, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie from her book titled Dear Ijeawele. If…
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9. Stepping out of the shadows: Saaya Unveiled
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I chat with Mrinal Gokhale, who is the author of an anthology book on South Asian mental health, Saaya Unveiled. Since its...
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8. How the brown culture & role identification is impacting brown men's mental health
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I chat with Mitra Bissessar. Mitra (he/him) is a registered social worker, currently working as counsellor specializing in mental...
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7. What you eat is affecting your mental health
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I chat with Sana Motlekar, a registered dietitian in Canada who's practice focuses on PCOS and Weight Loss. Being a Person of Color...
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6. "It's vulva, not vagina" - Brown women's sexual health
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I chat with Dr. Niyati Malkani, who is a daughter of South Asian immigrant parents, an old friend, and a senior OB/GYN resident…
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5. 15 ways to raise a feminist - part 1
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I share 7 of the 15 suggestions on how to raise a feminist, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie from her book titled Dear Ijeawele. Join me...
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4. A dancing space engineer! Journey from space engineer to content creator
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being Brown! In this episode I chat with Shweta Dixit, who is a South Asian immigrant to Canada and a very successful content creator. Listen to the episode to...
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3. Not your typical immigrant story
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being South Asian! In this episode I chat with Aashima Verma, a South Asian immigrant to Canada, and successful entrepreneur, about her experiences navigating...
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2. Oppression and what it means for Brown folks
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being South Asian! In this episode I chat with Jessie Dhaliwal. Jessie is a queer South Asian woman from Greater Vancouver. She is an intersectional and...
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1. Let’s be in the mess & compassion together: why we need to talk about Brown experiences
Welcome to Brown People Problems, where your host, Nikita Sehgal, along with her guests chat about what it means to navigate life while being South Asian! In this episode I chat with Angie Agrawal Holstein, Founder and Psychotherapist at Shanti Psychotherapy, about why we need to chat about the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi! I’m Nikita. I’m a Brown therapist in Toronto who loves to chat with guests about diversity and inclusion of South Asian stories and experiences, and what it looks like to navigate life while bring Brown! New episodes every other Thursday. Follow me: Instagram: @brownpeopleproblemspodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownPeopleProblemsDisclaimer: Please listen to the disclaimer provided in each episode.
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