Chai Time Podcast

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.

Many of us struggle with Time Management. How can we manage time in a more productive way and prevent from being overwhelmed and stressed? Bhawna Luthra, Marriage and Family Therapist shares her personal experience with Time Management and the changes she is working on to better manage time. Bhawna Luthra is a Certified Marriage and Family Therapist has worked in various types of settings includin...

Daya Director of Outreach, Pam Otal and Advisory Board Member, Anasuya Kabad share ways we can help Survivors of Abuse become Financially Empowered. 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

Discussing the importance of Maternal Mental Health with Amit Motwani, CEO of Rupani Foundation and Mahtab Moradi, Behavioral Therapist. Together we are going to learn about Rupani Foundation's Maternal Mental Health initiatives. What to look for in terms of red flags during and after pregnancy and ways to navigate care. For more information visit the website: rupanifoundationusa.org

Learning about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs provided at the Houston Methodist, which helps the employees to provide personalized care and service to a diverse patient population and empower employees to have a voice.

An insightful conversation on Teen Dating Violence Awareness with Daya Director of Training and Prevention, Tishya Bedi. Sharing strategies for talking to your teens about Dating 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....

Hear from an expert who has given the “gift of life” to over 1500 patients. Dr. Ashish Saharia is a renowned transplant surgeon with the  Houston Methodist Department of Surgery. Dr. Saharia has over 20 years of experience in liver transplantation and specializes in surgical oncology with a specific interest in pancreatic cancer. He is particularly interested in studying immunotherapy regimens tha...

Daya Director of Outreach, Pam Otal discuss National Stalking Awareness Month. 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. Confidential Helpline: 713-981-7645 Website: dayahouston.org

Sex Trafficking is a human crisis, and we must recognize and confront it. Raising awareness about the horrific realities of sex trafficking will help us to recognize the signs of trafficking and ways we can make a difference in our own community. Rhonda Kuykendall serves on the Texas Human Trafficking Survivor Leader Council. She works as the Anti-Child Trafficking Consultant for Texas CASA. She a...

All people regardless of race, income and other factors, should have opportunities to live the healthiest lives possible. Sayali Kelkar a healthcare data analytics professional speaks about the differences between Health Equity vs Equality.

The Holiday Season can be a stressful time of the year as we look forward to spending time with extended family members. Daya's Executive Director, Rachna Khare and Daya Board Past President, Fatima Mohiuddin share valuable tips and advice on ways to handle family stress during the holidays. Daya Houston is a non-profit organization that empower South Asian Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Vi...