Brown Women Health

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS, is commonly under-diagnosed in women and is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. Are South Asian Women more likely to have PCOS? How can you reverse the symptoms of PCOS? Listen to our chat with PCOS Coach Nush , Anushree Mahajan, where we cover literally *a...

Join us in conversation with Mental Health advocate, Mrinal Gokhale, author of Saaya Unveiled: South Asian Mental Health Spotlighted. Saaya Unveiled: South Asian Mental Health Spotlighted shares the true stories of second-generation Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi immigrants who navigate mental health in the West- the U.S. U.K., and Canada. Each featured interviewee discusses how destigmatizing...

Whether it's during a global pandemic or not, brown girls oftentimes have to face the obstacles of setting boundaries within our families. How can we say no to our parents? How can we tell our siblings to stop performing certain actions? All in all, boundaries plays a huge role in our mental health.  Join us for a very inspiring and relatable conversation with Manvir Bhangu, founder of Laadli...

Virtue Mental is an international mental health nonprofit founded in May 2020. The mission of Virtue Mental is to provide free mental health resources to underprivileged communities including those who have recently immigrated to the United States.  Listen to our chat with the Founder & CEO, Poonam Rahman!

Listen to our chat with NYC-based singer-songwriter Amsi, also known as #SpiceQueen on body image this Garam Girl Summer (play on Hot Girl Summer)! Also check out our Garam Girl Summer Playlist for some hype songs for working out or just jamming this season! Check out the full conversation we had with Amsi here: IGTV Series YouTube Playlist

Ableism is discrimination in favor of able-bodied people. But what does ableism look like in the Desi Community?    Tune into a great conversation with Ameek Bindra, Ishani Ray, and Sukhjeen Kaur, founder of Chronically Brown, where they discuss the different ways they see Ableism as South Asians in the US and the UK.    We also ask Sukhjeen about her new campaign #Desiabled -...

Listen to our chat with Raaga Rambhatla, a returning guest on our podcast and current Medical Student at New Jersey Medical School. We ask her all about her first year in Medical School, get tips to survive, and the realities of being a medical student - especially during the pandemic. 

The Balance Chaos is all about creating balance in the wellness chaos. The face behind this initiative is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Neha Shah. Join us in conversation with Neha regarding what constitutes a healthy gut, prebiotics vs probiotics, and the healthiest way to make mango lassi. Don't want to miss out on this one! Instagram: https://instagram.com/brownwomenhealth Twitter: htt...

Interested in pursuing dentistry? Wonder how the process works? Join anchors Prisha & Ameek for a chat with Harvard Dental School student, Nithika Sivakumar (at the time a pre-dental student at the University of Pittsburgh).  Nikki reflects on her pre-dental experience, as well as shares some tips & tricks with students who are interested in pursuing the field.  Instagram: https:...

Join Ameek as she chats with Dr. Simran Malhotra, internist and Palliative Medicine specialist, about her journey as a BRCA previvor. After having a conversation regarding cancer and its stigmas in the South Asian community, listen to Simran's personal story with cancer and going through different surgeries in the midst of a pandemic. Additionally, we chat about lifestyle changes and Simran's shif...

All in an instant, Sukhjeen Kaur's life completely changed when she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis while studying at University. Join Ameek as she chats with Sukhjeen across the pond about her journey from the diagnosis to now and the creation of her community through @ChronicallyBrown. Learn how Chronic Illness is perceived in the South Asian community and how to best support those who m...

Domestic violence is a serious issue that has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is it unacceptable, but it also takes a toll on the physical, mental, behavioral, and sexual health of women.  Tune in to our latest podcast episode as we sit down with Sonya Mital, the Community Engagement Lead at Narika, a Fremont, California-based organization that provides aid to domesti...

Adulting is hard. But when you're thrown into it in a middle of a pandemic, it's just confusing! Join Ameek as she chats with one her her university friends about the transition into adulthood while still living at home. We chat about integrative wellness and how independence can really affect it, as well as some key life lessons we've learned about during the pandemic. Instagram : https://instagr...

Join Ameek as she chats with Dr. Mansi Vira, a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine based in New Jersey. In this episode, we cover what is Naturopathic Medicine, how to get certified, and the differences between an ND and an MD. Afterwards, we chat about how Dr. Vira treats anxiety with her clients. And then, we discuss the validity of ayurvedic medicine.  Instagram: https://instagram.com/brownwom...

What is your definition of success? What's the difference between perfectionism & excellence? In this episode, Ameek is joined by Shibani (@shibani_joshi), an experienced journalist who covered at multiple global media outlets including ABC, Fox, Yahoo!, And Huffington Post. The discussion included a lot of talk about what success actually is after getting a degree from a prestigious college,...

Are you looking to improve your relationship with food and adopt healthier eating habits? Look no further than the Brown Women Health podcast! In this episode, host Ameek Bindra sits down with Dr. Nisha Patel and Dr. Disha Narang to explore the concept of Culinary Medicine and its role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As South Asian women, our cultural ties to food are strong and it plays a cen...

Join Prisha & Ameek for Season 2 of the Brown Girl Health Podcast, where we invite some amazing guest speakers to share their stories and journeys revolving medicine & health, as well as being a South Asian woman in the diaspora. Tune in now! Instagram: https://instagram.com/brownwomenhealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/brownwomenhlth Facebook: https://facebook.com/brownwomenhealth

In today’s episode, Shivani talks to Tina (@ownyourcrohns) about Crohn's disease, colorectal cancer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, importance of clinical trials, and Western Medicine. Learn about Tina's own journey as a South Asian woman with Crohn's. Instagram: https://instagram.com/brownwomenhealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/brownwomenhlth Facebook: https://facebook.com/brownwomenhealth

In today’s episode, Shivani and Ameek talk to Aman and Gagan about the impact that the field of genetic counseling has on the South Asian community and how it can help us in making educated, well-informed decisions about our health. Instagram: https://instagram.com/brownwomenhealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/brownwomenhlth Facebook: https://facebook.com/brownwomenhealth

The Farmers protests currently going on in India are some of the largest in history, but international coverage is slim. In this episode, Ameek chats with our guest speaker, Eshanna, about what’s going on, how it impacts the rest of the world, and what we can do to help. Instagram: https://instagram.com/brownwomenhealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/brownwomenhlth Facebook: https://facebook.com/bro...

In this episode, Shivani and Ameek are joined by Dhwani to discuss the recent US presidential election and its potential impact on American healthcare. In particular, they focus on what the election of VP Harris means to them and their views on the impact this has created on the South Asian community. Instagram: https://instagram.com/brownwomenhealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/brownwomenhlth Fac...

In this episode, Shivani and Ameek talk to Raaga, a first-year medical student at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. They discuss common myths, facts, and the future of the COVID-19 vaccine.  Instagram: https://instagram.com/brownwomenhealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/brownwomenhlth Facebook: https://facebook.com/brownwomenhealth

This is the official trailer of the Brown Girl Health Podcast. Make sure to tune in to our podcast starting February 1st! Instagram: https://instagram.com/brownwomenhealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/brownwomenhlth Facebook: https://facebook.com/brownwomenhealth