Dilemmas of the Diaspora: Recent Episodes
Shana Narula
An introspective look at the cultural, political, and social issues within the South Asian American community.
In this episode, we discuss ignoring heart health, the importance of screening, and a healthy lifestyle with Dr. Tara Narula.
American Heart Association Heart Health Screenings:
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease/heart-health-screenings
ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus:
http://tools.acc.org/ASCVD-Risk-Estimator-Plus/#!/calculate/estimate/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtaranarula
Twitter: @drtaranarula
Instagram: @drtaranarula
Contact Dr. Narula:
https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/cardiology/dr-tara-narula-cangello-md-11358675
This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
In this episode, we discuss the journey to the c-suite as a South Asian woman with CFO of Square, Amrita Ahuja.
Follow Amrita:
Twitter: @AmritaAhuja
This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
In this episode, we discuss representation in mainstream media with creator and producer, Rajiv Menon.
Follow Rajiv:
Twitter: @RajivKMenon
Instagram: @RajivMenon
This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
In this episode, we discuss activism and civic engagement with public policy professional, organizer and local government enthusiast Palak Sheth.
Get involved in the Post March Salon:
https://www.postmarchsalon.com/
Facebook: @postmarchsalon
Instagram: @postmarchsalon
Twitter: @postmarchsalon
Aunties & Uncles, Let's Talk About Election 2020 Video
Follow Palak:
Twitter: @palakbsheth
Instagram: @paleesi_
This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store or Amazon.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
In this episode, we discuss getting involved in state politics with Democratic nominee for
Michigan’s 21st House District, Ranjeev Puri.
Register to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com
New American Leaders: https://www.newamericanleaders.org
https://www.voteranjeev.com/
Twitter: @voteranjeev
Instagram: @voteranjeev
Facebook: @voteranjeev
This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
In this episode, we discuss domestic violence and sexual assault with Executive Director of Sakhi for South Asian Women, Kavita Mehra.
To donate to Sakhi please visit https://www.sakhi.org/donate-now/
Add Sakhi’s helpline to your cell phone, available Monday-Friday 10am-5pm: 212-868-6741
If you are not based in NY, Sakhi can connect you with a local sister organization.
Text Line: 1-305-MY-SAKHI
Email: advocate@sakhi.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Sakhi’s Executive Director, Kavita Mehra, was featured on CNN, in conversation with Arwa Damon. Kavita, alongside activists in Cape Town and Paris, offer a global perspective on the state of gender-based violence during the pandemic.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=220785105982192
This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
In this episode, we discuss “non-traditional” careers with fashion designer, Harleen Chhabra, and composer, pianist, and producer, Raashi Kulkarni.
To follow and support Harleen please visit www.harleenkaur.us and follow @harleenkaur.us on Instagram.
To follow and support Raashi, you can stream and download all of her original music, covers, and collaborations on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and Google Play. Subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni and follow @RaashiKulkarni on Instagram.
This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
In this episode, we discuss Covid-19. Dr. Sampat gives a firsthand account of what it is like to be a physician working on the frontlines during the pandemic.
Covid-19 Resources:
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Coming Clean About Hydroxychloroquine- Opinion:
https://www.newsweek.com/coming-clean-about-hydroxychloroquine-opinion-1526225
Follow Dr. Sampat:
www.SampatMD.com
Twitter: @SampatMD
This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
In this episode, we discuss how to get involved in local politics with the Mayor of Hoboken, NJ, Ravi Bhalla.
Follow Mayor Bhalla @RaviBhalla on Twitter, @raviforhoboken on Instagram, and Facebook @RaviBhallaHoboken.
Mayor Bhalla’s Website: https://www.hobokennj.gov/departments/mayor-ravi-bhalla
This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
In this episode, we discuss mental health stigma with psychologist Dr. Sudha Wadhwani.
Resources:
Crisis:
- If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact 911 for immediate support.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255(TALK)
- https://www.crisistextline.org/
General Info:
- If you want to get general information on mental health, visit the South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network (SAMHIN) website https://samhin.org/ or call the HelpLine: 732-902-2561, Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily.
- You can also email SAMHIN helpline@samhin.org.
Provider Networks:
Visit these websites to access provider networks and find a therapist in your area:
- SAMHIN: https://samhin.org/
- South Asian Therapists: https://southasiantherapists.org/
College Students:
- If you are a college student looking to get involved as an advocate or educator for young people visit Active Minds: https://www.activeminds.org/
- If you need help, please visit your college counseling center.
Contact Dr. Wadhwani: wadhwanis@montclair.edu
This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
In this episode, we discuss the origins of racism and how to be anti-racist with writer, educator, and racial justice activist Simran Jeet Singh.
Recommended readings:
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America- Ibram Kendi.
White Christian Privilege: The Illusion of Religious Equality in America- Khyati Joshi
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness- Austin Channing BrownOrientalism- Edward SaidThe Karma of Brown Folk- Vijay PrashadBengali Harlem and the Lost Histories of South Asian America- Vivek Bald
Tune in to Becoming Less Racist: Lighting the Path to Anti-Racism with Simran Jeet Singh here religionnews.com/becoming-less-racist, the new children’s book Fauja Singh Keeps Going is available for purchase now wherever you buys books, and follow Simran Jeet @SikhProf on Instagram.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of voting with political strategist Gurwin Ahuja. To learn more on how to register to vote and to vote by mail visit: www.vote.gov and https://votesaveamerica.com/
Follow Gurwin Ahuja on Instagram @GurwinAhuja.
Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.
Hosted by Shana Narula.
Taking an introspective look at the cultural, political, and social issues within the South Asian American community.