South Asian Mens Space
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The podcast is inspired by the many Men’s groups I have attended, especially the 'MenSpeak Men’s Groups'.
This podcast was created to build an open space for South Asian Men to open up and connect with each other and discuss topics, thoughts, and emotions with no judgment. Furthermore, the podcast is a space for men to be heard and seen, open men’s minds, and open a healthy conversation.
The key values of this podcast are:
-Connection
-Growth
-Vulnerability
-Authenticity
-Self- Expression
The following is adapted from MenSpeak Men’s Group ground rules - this is not a podcast for or against men or women, not a religious group, not a political group, not a group of anything apart from whatever the men present make it.
Episodes
Ep 25- It’s Okay to Talk- Brown Men in Therapy- with Ankur Varma and Verinder Sharma
Ep 24- From Divorce to Deep Love- Overcoming South Asian Stigma with Prashil Mistry
Ep23- Directing My First Movie & Building Multiple Careers with Jaiveer Asthana
Ep22- The fight against Child Sexual Abuse with Jeremy Indika
EP21- Rediscovering Cultural Identity Through Dance: A Unique Journey with Mai, Vinu and Dilsan
EP20- Death to the South Asian Golden Child: A Personal Journey to Authenticity
EP19- Chronic Pain The Silent Epidemic with Dr Deepak Ravindran
Ep 18- AI Startups, Spirituality with Sadhguru, and Navigating South Asian Cultural Norms with Abishek Patel
Ep 17- From Stuttering to Speaking on Tedx with Ruban Pillai
Ep 16- Quitting My Job to Pursue My Passion and Inspire My Son with Ram
Ep 15- Death, Divorce & Marriage to Finding your 'Shookman' with Ahmad Jooma
Ep 14- From Heart Surgery as a Child to South Asian Actor: Jathis Siva's Inspiring Journey
Ep 13- The truth about Cultural Appropriation in Yoga, CHAKRASIZE YOUR LIFE & More with Dhirish
Ep 12- Losing 40kg, Body Dysmorphia, Vegan Bodybuilding and South Asian Representation in Fitness with Lakshay Naidu
Ep 11-Escaping Genocide, Activism, Ex-Monk & Pick-Up Artistry with Namora
Ep 10- Dancing as a Career & Finding Connection and Presence with Jahee and Changa
Ep 9-Unlocking Inner Strength: Embracing Vulnerability as Men
Ep 8- Dancing Through Sickness & Depression with Adhish
Ep 7- Navigating Father's Death vs Not seeing Father for 20+ years
Ep 6- Masculinity, Health & Father-Son Relationship
Ep 5- December/Yearly Check-in
Ep 4- Would You Dance If There Was No Social Media?- With Aaron and Sid
Ep 3- Pressures Of Being A South Asian Man
Ep 2- Kenny Mammarella-D'Cruz- What does it mean to be a man?