Do you mind?

BROWN GIRLS TALK — MINI SERIES (Rav & Nisha) Two brown girls. One queer, one straight. Same world in some ways, different in others. We talk about intersectionality without the jargon — what it means to hold your own experience while making space for someone else's, why comparing pain misses the point, and how systems fail people in different ways. Visible versus invisible identities. Movi...

In this episode, my dear friend Nikita (a trainee GP) and I discuss whether common mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are over-diagnosed in the UK. We discuss topics such as, resilience, systemic issues, privilege, the NHS and more. Let us know what you think!

Why do we find ourselves chasing people who hurt us or don’t want us? In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind toxic relationship patterns, trauma bonding, and why we’re drawn to people who mirror past pain. We’ll explore concepts like repetition compulsion, the "I can fix them" mentality, and how love can sometimes feel more like an addiction than a choice. If you’ve ever won...

The Partition of 1947, the expulsion of Asians from Uganda, the Indo-Pak wars, the Sri Lankan civil war — South Asian history is filled with moments of conflict and displacement that continue to echo through generations. In this episode, I sit down with Dr Ammara Khalid, Psy. D,  a clinical psychologist from Chicago, who is currently writing a book about intergenerational trauma and the Partition....

Have you ever opened up about your mental health only to be dismissed, by a casual "sorry about that" or "OMG same", for it to never be brought up again? I am joined by Jaydee Shamsuddin-Roberts, a psychological well-being practitioner based in Manchester. Together, we discuss why these dismissive responses happens - Is it that we don't know what to say, "mental health" sounds too serious or talki...

In this episode of "Do you mind?", we dive into the fascinating world of Bollywood and its portrayal of psychiatric illnesses. Joined by Dr. Gayatri Bhatia, an addiction psychiatrist, we discuss her insightful research paper, "Movies and matters of the mind - portrayal of psychiatric illnesses in Bollywood over the last two decades: A content analysis." Explore the dynamic betw...

How many times has cultural competency or decolonising mental health just been an optional module just to tick a box in the curriculum? I am joined by Kiran Shetra, a trainee clinical psychologist, discussing barriers that racialised groups experience into the prestigious career of clinical psychology, touching on western ideologies within psychological theories & interventions and the importa...

"Vah, my son can make chai, he's so talented"... "He stands up for himself when he believes something is wrong, he will be such a good husband and father." "Besharam, she talks back when she thinks she's right... In my day, young girls would keep quiet and not interfere in serious matters." Traditional, unfair gender differences and double standards are unfortunately still prevalent today, but we...

I'm joined by Zuha Ali, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin kicking off the season discussing the similarities and differences of the UK and US mental health systems in place. One of the main topics we discuss is the financial aspect of mental health care between the UK and the US, however, we discover some similarities in the stigma of mental illness/health from the brown/Asian community.  Send in you...

Starting off the podcast by telling you a bit about myself! Don't forget to follow on Instagram @doyoumind_podcast  New episodes coming soon!

Join me Nisha, an aspiring psychologist, as I delve into the problem of mental health stigma in many communities. Take a breath and indulge in a fun and light-hearted chat about overlooked issues affecting our mental health, from gossip and racism to sexual harassment. Hopefully, making you take a step back and feel enlightened and inspired to proudly be YOU!