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Gurjeet digs into why ADHD is trending online while still being a serious, diagnosable disorder that can damage quality of life. She lays out the three ADHD presentations, unpack common myths, and explains why real assessment has to come from a qualified professional. She also gets into: • Why casual “my ADHD” talk can be dismissive and misleading  • What ADHD is and how it can affect school, work...

Ravia sits down with City Councillor Thu Parmar, who represents Ward sipiwiyiniwak in Edmonton. They talk about trading doom scrolling for  going outside in Edmonton, why women's pro soccer matters in the capital city,  how Councillor Parmar's non-traditional career path has shaped her leadership and more, including: • Edmonton’s identity as a hosting city with year-round events and visi...

Sapreet and Ravia sit down with Alberta NDP MLAs and leaders to break down what the 2026 Alberta referendum could mean for finances, public services, and community trust. We connect the ballot questions to real life: jobs, health care access, classrooms, immigration rhetoric, and why turnout can change the story Alberta tells about itself.  0:53 MLA Court Ellingson: Finance Stakes And Price Tag  1...

Ravia sits down with Jasmine, founder of Get OffBeat in Edmonton, to talk about building a creative community where makers can learn, teach, and meet new friends. We dig into how her design career and Indian heritage shaped her embroidery roots, and how a hard move to Canada pushed her to create the warm, inclusive space she was looking for.  • What Get Off Beat is and who it’s for  • Jasmine’s wo...

Gurjeet sits with the discomfort behind Truth and Reconciliation Day and name what “truth” actually means when residential schools operated in Canada until 1996. She connects colonialism to mental health, explains intergenerational trauma, and maps practical ways immigrants and long-time residents alike can show up for reconciliation. Here is what she gets into: • Journaling prompt on one action w...

This Wellbeing Wednesday, Gurjeet focuses on back-to-school self-care that protects your sleep, your mental health, and your budget while you adjust to new routines. We talk honestly about international student stress, domestic pressure, and why using campus resources is not optional if you want a sustainable semester. Here's what she get's into: • Using tuition-funded supports like stud...

Ravia takes September 30 seriously by walking through what Truth and Reconciliation Day is, and why it matters beyond symbolism. We connect the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s work to our responsibilities as treaty people, specifically for South Asian Canadians and other immigrant communities in Edmonton and across Canada.  • Please note the content warning on Residential Schools and colonia...

Ravia talks with Prateeksha about growing up in Indian classical music, getting thrown into reality TV at 10, and learning how to stay authentic through every stage of her career.  Here's what we get into: • Early training through family roots in Indian classical music  • Learning Bollywood and Hindi songs fast for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs  • Navigating the on-camera and off-camera spl...

Sogand explore why mistakes can be one of the fastest paths to learning, and how the brain treats errors as a signal to update and adapt. We share practical self-talk tools to replace shame with a growth mindset, so you can stay ambitious without turning setbacks into an identity.  • Mistakes as a learning signal that supports neuroplasticity  • Prediction errors and why the brain updates after su...

Ravia sits down with Manjinder from Royal Academy of Punjab to trace how Bhangra moves from seventh grade spark to teaching, touring stages, and building community in Edmonton. We talk discipline, “chardi kala,” and how dance can preserve Punjabi culture while giving second generation kids real confidence. Here's what we get into: • Manjinder’s first memory of Bhangra at school and why it hoo...

Ravia tours the  regional South Asian bridal jewellery and then zoom out to the emotions of doli and how receptions have become bigger productions over the last decade.  • Summer-to-fall wedding season realities in Canada and how planning shifts  • Why this is a pause rather than an ending for the South Asian wedding series  • Invitation to South Asian wedding industry folks to share trends and ex...

Gurjeet sits down with a Sadaf Murad, Registers Nurse, PhD Candidate Studying Dementia in Ethnic Communities, and a Nurse Researcher. She talks to her about why dementia looks different in South Asian communities in Canada, and why families often miss the early signs until a crisis brings them to hospital. We unpack how language, migration stress, stigma, and one size fits all systems can turn hos...

Ravia talks through the real September reset with Dr. Sonya Sachar, from elementary school to university, focusing on routines, organization, and the emotional side of big transitions. We also name the pressure points that fuel burnout early and share concrete ways families and students can build support, balance, and community.  • Rebuilding sleep and morning routines to match school days  • Usin...

Sapreet talks with Alberta’s Minister of Education, Minister Nicolades, about what families should actually see in schools this fall as new funding turns into staff, supports, and spaces. We press for details on classroom complexity teams, school construction timelines, and the public indicators Albertans can use to judge whether pressures on classrooms are easing.  • More teachers, educational as...

Sogand breaks down confidence as something you build with evidence, not a mood you wait for, and we test whether “fake it till you make it” works when you pair it with psychology and neuroscience. We share concrete ways to stop avoidance loops, track real wins, and reframe nerves so you can show up even on the days you do not feel it.  • Why confidence often spikes as summer ends and new routines...

We sit down in Edmonton with the Honourable Ruby Sahota to talk about South Asian representation in Canadian politics and what it takes to lead when you are often the only one in the room. We connect identity, community support, and public safety work to a simple message for the next generation: be brave and step forward.  • Entering Canadian politics as a South Asian woman and what acceptance can...

We lay out what’s confirmed about the stabbing during morning prayers at an Edmonton gurdwara, then sit with what it feels like to process fear while an investigation is still unfolding. We connect the immediate facts to the wider climate of religious hate, justice system gaps, and the community-level choices that help us stay open rather than shut down.  • Walking through the known timeline and c...

Ravia follows the history bangle from ancient times to the intensely personal rituals of South Asian weddings, where jewellery becomes a public signal of love, duty, luck, and grief. We also dig into how bangles show up in politics and poetry, proving the clink on your wrist can carry a whole archive of memory and meaning.  Here's what she gets into:  • Ancient bangle history from the Denisov...

Ravia untangles Raksha Bandan from its neat origin stories and follow how a simple thread becomes myth, empire policy, protest symbol, pop culture script, and big business. We also sit with the tension between love and patriarchy, from “protection” as a promise to rakhi as friend-zone code and a tradition younger people keep rewriting.  • Raksha Bhandan basics, meaning of raksha and bandhan, and h...

Ravia traces the pre-wedding turmeric paste ceremony across South Asia and the diaspora, from Ayurvedic roots to the many names and regional rules that shape how turmeric gets used before a wedding. Here is what she dives into: • What Haldi is and why turmeric paste goes on the body before the wedding  • Vedic references and Ayurvedic uses of turmeric as skincare and healing  • North India Haldi s...

Ravia sits down with Sakshi Chopra to unpack the 2000s pop nostalgia behind her sound and the real work it takes to build a pop career across Mumbai and Los Angeles. We talk writers’ rooms, identity, live performance highs, and why momentum beats perfection when you’re creating.  • Chasing a 2000s pop feeling and turning it into a modern sound  • Vocal training in Mumbai and why Los Angeles felt l...

This show was on-air on Thursday, August 13, 2026, one day before Independence days of Pakistan and India which are marked by the splitting of five rivers, that birthed two countries, Pakistan on August 14, 1947 and India on August 15, 1947.  This event is known as "The Partition," as the rupture of Punjab caused massive displacement and violence. Ravia traces how Punjabi music carries P...

Gurjeet talks through why mental health can vary so much across occupations, and what the research says about frequent mental distress in different industries. We also share practical ways to choose work more wisely by looking at job demands, schedule control, social support, and whether the work feels meaningful. Here's what Gurjeet gets into: • How workload, autonomy, and social impact shap...

Sapreet sits down with Ziyah Karmali to talk about what it takes to become visible in Canadian media when you don’t see yourself reflected on screen. We unpack ambition, the pressure of being forward-facing, and why Edmonton’s community energy can turn a big leap into real momentum. Here's what they talk about: • Edmonton’s busy summer culture and thriving in the chaos  • South Asian represen...

We talk with Sifarish about why South Asian professionals in Edmonton and Calgary still feel disconnected after COVID and how community networking can change that. We also break down the South Asian Inspiration Awards, from categories and dates to the nomination process built around integrity.  • Why Sifarish starts post-COVID to break silos in the South Asian community  • What it looks like to fa...