Chai Time Podcast

Substance Use Disorder is an important health issue in our country. However, with effective treatment, recovery is possible. Dr. Alicia Kowalchuk helps us understand the treatments and resources available for Substance Use Disorder. Keilyn Umanzor, Santa Maria Alumni also shares her story of recovery and how she is changing lives. Santa Maria Hostel is one of Texas largest multi-site residential a...

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, D'Lynne Hill and IBN Sina Behavioral Health Project Manager, Mahtab Moradi walks us through the road of Addiction and Recovery.

Addiction is not due to weakness or a lack of willpower. Instead, it's a chronic disease involving changes in the brain. Dr. Michelle Durham, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Mahtab Moradi, Behavioral Health Therapist from IBN Sina Foudation, helps us have a better understanding on addiction affecting youths, tips on warning signs and available treatments.

The holidays can be a joyous time, but they also bring unique challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining our mental well-being, navigating personal questions, and dealing with complex family dynamics. From strategies to stay mentally sane amidst family gatherings to tips on avoiding personal inquiries and managing abusive behavior, we've got it covered. Tishya Bedi, Daya's Directo...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to celebrate survivors, raise awareness and educate ourselves on the importance of breast health. Dorothy Gibbons, CEO and Co-Founder, Ashma Khanani-Moosa, Breast Cancer Survivor and Executive Board Member and Amanda Gujral, Manager of Mammogram to Home Program from The Rose, a nonprofit breast health organization. Each of them, share their stories...

Change is inevitable, normal and necessary. Changes may be emotional, spiritual, physical, mental or all of it. Some changes happen without a plan, while others are plugged into the calendar and organized just the way you want it. With each change, you have an opportunity to grow and become more YOU!!! Bhawna Luthra is a Certified Marriage and Family Therapist has worked in various types of settin...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every October the world comes together to celebrate survivors and raise awareness on Domestic Violence. Daya Houston is a non-profit organization that empower South Asian Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence through culturally specific services and educate the community in an effort to end the cycle of abuse. Website: dayahouston.org

A marriage is usually a time marked by celebration and connectedness. But what happens when the couple argues about finances, parenting or shared chores? Or worse about respect, harm or even loss of life. Rachna Khare, Executive Director of Daya helps us have a better understanding on divorce and the stigma attached to it. Daya Houston is a non-profit organization that empower South Asian Survivor...

Discover different ways to get involved and make an impact in saving lives with Be The Match.  Be The match was founded in 1987, and has facilitated more than 120,000 transplants. The organization is a community of donors, volunteers, healthcare professionals and researches who deliver cure by helping patients get the life-saving blood stem cell transplant they need. Website: bethematch.org

Break The Silence surrounding sexual violence on school campuses. Daya Houston Director Training and Prevention Tishya Bedi, shed light on campus sexual violence.  Daya Houston is a non-profit organization that empower South Asian Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence through culturally specific services and educate the community in an effort to end the cycle of abuse. Website: dayahouston.org...

Santa Maria Hostel is one of Texas largest multi-site residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment centers for women.  Their services help restore families, promote positive life changes, and offer hope that a new and better future is possible. Rachel Wright, Vaughan Gilmore and Dr. Vanitha Pothuri talk about the programs provided to women recovering from substance use disorder, and...

An inspiring conversation with Lori Motal and Mindy Park of Sole Loved, a local charity bringing hope to little feet, one pair of shoes at a time. Sole Loved have significantly improved the lives of children, boosting their confidence and self esteem. Sole Loved work with several local school districts and organizations to help provide shoes to kids in need.  Website: soleloved.org

An-Nisa is a nonprofit organization that advocates for people in crisis situations. The organization works to empower, educate and enrich the community by providing counseling, educational  programs, and the necessary assistance to help their clients regain self-sufficiency. Visit the website: annisa.org Helpline: 832-324-9111

Through clinical research, medical professionals and scientists can identify new and more effective methods for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Our guests Founder & CEO, Karim Mohammed and Fatima Khanani-Moosa, Study/Outreach Coordinator of Tranquil Clinical Research shares vital information and discuss the importance of Clinical Research. For more details call the research ho...

Raghav Singh, Founder and President of Silver Heart Care shares his story and inspiration behind starting his organization. Silver Heart Care, a non- profit organization caters to seniors in the community by providing services such as household help, pick ups and drop offs, grocery and technological assistance at no cost to seniors. For details visit the website: silverheartcare.org

For years women did not talk about changes they experienced before, during and after Menopause. Women are slowly but surely being encouraged to speak about Menopause. Clearly, more needs to be done to support women going through Menopause. Dr. Rachna Bhala debunks myths and talks about the facts on Menopause.

Being able to stand up and take responsibility for your family,  no matter what it takes.................... THAT'S FATHERHOOD!!! An uplifting conversation with Muhammad Arnaout of a father's journey who is faced with unexpected events in his life and his sweet daughter Mila's story of resilience.

June is Pride Month, when the world's LGBTQ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride gatherings are rooted in the arduous history of minority groups who have struggled for decades to overcome prejudice and be accepted for who they are. Tishya Bedi, Director of Training and Prevention from Daya Houston discuss the barriers for South Asian LGBTQIA+ community a...

Let's advocate and bring change together for Mental Health Awareness Month.  An intriguing conversation on Maternal Mental Health with our guest Dr. Jessica Rohr. Dr. Rohr shares her personal struggle with postpartum depression.   Dr. Rohr is a board-certified clinical psychologist with an additional certification in perinatal mental health. She is dedicated to growing clinical research and t...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we have dedicated this month to discussing the importance of mental health, raising awareness, breaking the stigmas and educating ourselves on ways to support those experiencing mental health challenges. Mahtab Moradi, Behavioral Therapist shares her wisdom across 22 years of social work, clinical practice, volunteer work, teaching and community service. Dr. M...

It's OK to not be OK Mental Health is such an important subject to teach our children. It's not easy to tell others that your child has challenges managing their thoughts or feelings. Even though it is normal for people of any age to experience these challenges, our culture has told us we need to fear them. In this podcast we discuss what mental health is, what we can all do to give each...

Daya Director of Client Services Hareema Mela talks about the connection between Trauma, Abuse and Mental Health Daya Houston is a non-profit organization that empower South Asian Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence through culturally specific services and educate the community in an effort to end the cycle of abuse. Website: dayahouston.org Daya helpline: 713-981-7645

Unconscious biases influence our actions every day, even when by definition, we don’t notice them. These biases are shaped by our experiences and by cultural norms, which allow us to filter information and make decisions. We tend to trust our gut, which sometimes can lead us astray, especially when they cause us to misjudge people.  Mitali Paul helps us recognize these assumptions and work toward...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month(#SAAM), an important time to educate ourselves on resources and raise awareness on ending Sexual Violence. Rachna Khare and Pam Otal from Daya Houston share information to help survivors and prevent Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence. Daya Houston is a non-profit organization that empower South Asian Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence through cultural...

Tackling the Stigmas In Mental Health with Angelina Hudson, Executive Director of Nami Greater Houston and Mahtab Moradi, Behavioral Therapist and Board Member of Rupani Foundation. An informative conversation on ways we can get involved, work together and do our part in making communities stronger.