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.