Changing Suits

In this weeks episode Bal & Taj talk to 'Rav' about her experience of the problems she faced with her in-laws. In Part 1 she discusses how she met her partner and her relationship with the her in-laws prior to marriage. We also touched on her inter-faith marriage and the challenges which both parties faced when understanding each others culture.  Join us next week for Part 2 on what...

In this weeks episode Bal and Taj find out what happened next in Rammi's journey after the love of her life passed away. In this emotional podcast they discuss  Rammi's immediate reaction and what she did as reality set in. Follow her journey of finding a new partner and the amazing community work she is now involved in to help others who have been in the same position she was in - being...

In this weeks episode Bal and Taj talk to Rammi about her personal experience of finding the one she loved and losing them within a short time.  We hear her emotional journey, where she discusses her own feelings and those around her. We also explore whether the South  Asian community needs to raise awareness about illness and death, and whether this would have helped her through such a tragedy. N...

In this fun, light-hearted podcast we find out how we can find love, with Sukh from Some Single Thing. We discuss the art of flirting, discover what date coaching is and listen to the funny stories Sukh has come across.  We also explore why the South Asian culture has resulted in people being so unsure of what they are looking for and how the next generation is approaching dating in a completely d...

Women in politics face many different challenges compared to their male colleagues. Bal & Taj talk to Councillor Adorabelle Amaral Shaikh about her journey as a councillor. The podcast focuses on the reaction of the community and family members, specially focussed on being a South Asian female entering politics. We also talk about her great support system to allow her to serve her community. I...

In the South Asian community we aren’t encouraged enough to try different sports. This maybe due to the lack of representation at different levels in the sports industry or perhaps because parents are too busy to put their kids into sporting clubs, But things are about to change!  Bal & Taj from Changing Suits talk to Sikh Games Mandeep, Mandy and Taj about how the Sikh Games are making a diff...

New Changing Suits podcast: Racism in Politics: Go Back Home Entering the world of politics, as a Councillor means sacrificing personal time and therefore quite often time away from family. As a Councillor the focus is to make positive changes for the community and its constituents. But Bal & Taj hear about the shocking experiences Councillor Vinay Manro has faced, with racism on the door step...

Community judgement is a constant challenge faced in the South Asian community. But it can not feel anymore hurtful when eyes are on your child. Bal & Taj talk to @Swindon SEND families voices Nausheen and Jacqui about why families from the South Asian community aren’t forthcoming about reaching out for help to support a family member with special needs. The podcast also focuses on personal ex...

Bal & Taj from Changing Suits reflect back at 2022 and discuss the lessons learned from the podcasts recorded. The hosts remember podcasts and guest speakers that have literally changed their way of thinking and changed their path in life. It’s been an adventurous year but there is so much to look forward to in 2023, so listen to what the plans are for the new year😁🙏🏼

Knife crime is something that is becoming more and more prevalent in various areas of the UK. Changing Suits hosts Bal & Taj talk to Councillor Vinay Manro about what is luring the younger generation, to take to the streets and be part of knife crime. The discussion moves onto gang culture and rising tensions on the streets. Thereby effecting the community as a whole.  The podcast investigates...

In this weeks episode Bal and Taj invite you to join in the discussion. On the 14th December at 8pm they will be hosting the first monthly discussion group called Taboo! Talk, with the first focussing on Asian Culture and the Western World.  This weeks podcast episode will explain why they felt it was so important to start these groups off and how Changing Suits is preparing for a generational shi...

Bal & Taj talk to Raj about his first love and how they shared an amazing life together. A couple who had it all, Raj explains their wonderful journey, it will put a smile on your face listening to a true life story. Life changed for the couple, when things took a dramatic turn for the worst. After losing his first love, Raj had to continue living. This meant looking after his children as a si...

In the South Asian community, baby loss is something that is not often spoken about due to the shame that one is made to feel. There is also the fear of judgement by the community and the odd nosey auntie that wants to question everything. Sweeping  emotions under the carpet is the general answer to a lot of issues in the community. Suppressing or hiding baby loss, can be part of the parcel of suf...

Bal & Taj discuss the pressures in life that cause stress and the likely impact it can have on one’s mental & physical health. Cultural factors can also play a part of making people feel stressed, which at times are just dismissed. Recognising what can trigger our stress levels, can be an important factor in learning methods to manage it. Bal & Taj talk about the ways to look after one...

Period poverty is something we expect is happening in third world countries, but it’s quite prevalent in the western world. Bal & Taj discuss with Keeran the importance of taking the shame out of talking about periods. Keeran as a male explained how men should involved in conversations about periods. This is a topic that effects everyone in one way or another.  Bal & Taj learn about how pe...

Nutrition plays a big aspect on how our body reacts. In this weeks podcast Bal & Taj talk to Jey Nair about how food can impact us mentally and physically during the different stages of menopause. Menopause is such a massive topic that we as a society need to start to educated ourselves about. Everyone man or woman will be impacted by this at some point of their life. During menopause there ar...

Menopause is a stage that hits in every woman’s life, yet it affects  everyone in some way or another. Bal & Taj talk to @meerabhogal about how we still as women and a community aren’t aware about the symptoms of menopause. Listen to the podcast, to hear what symptoms to look out for and the impact it may have on someone’s life. The most important part of the podcast highlights, how menopause...

This week we analyse why our community waits so long to ask for medical help. Are we just too lazy or scared or worried about what others will say?  We look back at the old days when we’d go to the GP surgery for a family trip, to now where we just can’t get in front of a GP. This is the basis of our first event Raising Awareness of Breast Cancer in the South Asian community, which will take place...

Bal & Taj discuss how talking about looking after our well-being is one thing, but practising it is another. There are so many reasons that well-being is the last thing we have time to practise. In this weeks podcast episode, the reasons behind why we neglect our well-being are investigated. Can we blame our situation or lack of time for not taking time out for our well-being? There are so man...

In this weeks episode we discuss the impact of addiction of drugs and alcohol on people’s lives. We speak to Dr Ram Arora about his experiences with patients he treats and the treatment options of people with addictions. We also explore why the South Asian saying of “what will people say” is so damaging to peoples mental health and long term effects of not seeking help. 

Changing Suits would like to offer their condolences to everyone for Queen Elizabeth II passing away.  This weeks podcast focuses on grief and the impact it can have on an individual and those around us. In the South Asian community questions are raised about how we deal with grief. Losing people close to us is something we will all experience in life. But how do we deal with these life changing e...

The community has been shaken by the suffering Mandeep Kaur endured by the domestic abuse inflicted by her husband and in-laws. Bal & Taj talk the Sukhvinder Kaur director from Sikh Women’s Aid to discuss what domestic abuse is, the signs to spot and how to get help.  Sikh Women’s Aid have supported so many women in the community to get the help they need. They are providing a very important s...

Bal and Taj are so happy to share their interview with Burberry's star - Sahib. Being the first Singh model for the high end fashion brand, they discuss what life is like being a model at such a young age. The advert has created a great buzz in the community, which will hopefully just be the beginning of fashion brands approaching diversity in a positive way. Being a model breaks away from th...

Sukhdev Reel has been on a long journey of fighting for justice for her son Ricky Reel. He was murdered in a racist attack and the family was let down by the police who did not investigate what actually happened to Ricky. Bal & Taj talk to Sukhdev about the trauma which was suffered by the family over 25 years. Listen to how they have been let down by the police and the community.  Listen to t...