How Round Is Your Roti Podcast

We’ve all heard the ultimate South Asian compliment: “She handles everything so effortlessly.” We see women in our families carry entire households, corporate careers, or businesses without a single hair out of place. But behind closed doors, what is that badge of honor actually costing us? In this week’s episode of How Round Is Your Roti? , I sat down with Rakhee Joshi , founder of Maternal Matri...

I wish I listened to a talk like this before I got married! My guest today Harri Dhokia has had her ups and downs in life, but what is clear from this episode is that she grew stronger and now has a very different outlook on life. In today’s multicultural world, South Asian women often face the challenge of blending cultures in cross-cultural marriages. Harri Dhokia, founder of Unleash the Wolf Wi...

Are you aware of PMDD? As a menstruating person, this was unfortunately not a topic I knew much about, but after seeing Dimple, a mental health pharamcist share some posts online about her lived experience, I wanted to speak with her about this condition to raise awareness. In this candid conversation, we both agree that periods and anything to do with them were not widely shared in South Asian ho...

This candid chat with Sonia Gupta highlights the pressure and guilt women face to stay in unhappy marriages, plus the financial implications of leaving, which we don’t often think about at the start of marriages. It may be unromantic, but perhaps we should? Sonia saw her divorce as a new beginning for herself and something to celebrate, which then went viral when the papers called it a divorce par...

At some point in life, some people may step back from their everyday routines and wonder why things haven’t gone as they planned or why they still aren’t happy. In this episode, I speak to Sarita Babber, who shares her story of self-discovery and how she uses mindset techniques to break through barriers that she never knew were there for most of her life, caught in patterns shaped by childhood con...

In this episode, I speak with Dr Deepal Amin, a GP and transformational coach, about the importance of lifestyle medicine and its role in promoting longevity, especially for South Asian women. It’s common to hear that we put our health on the back burner because of so many other competing priorities, but without our health, we wouldn’t get very far. I believe the tide is turning, and women are loo...

I’m thrilled to share insights from our latest episode of How Round Is Your Roti? where I had the pleasure of chatting with the fabulous Jas Chana. Jas is not just a personal stylist but a beacon of confidence for women looking to rediscover their style. Growing up in a traditional Asian family, Jas was surrounded by vibrant fabrics and the hum of a sewing machine, thanks to her seamstress mother....

Being a parent is hard at the best of times, but when your child is going through a mental health crisis, it can be hard not to blame yourself. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hansa Raja, the inspiring founder of a charity in Sussex that supports parents and carers of children struggling with mental health issues. She shared how her personal experiences led her to create a saf...

Hi everyone, I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Ananya, a South Asian breathwork and meditation facilitator, on my podcast. Ananya’s journey from a scientific background to becoming a breathwork advocate is both inspiring and enlightening, and I wanted to share some key insights from our conversation. Ananya’s story begins with her childhood exposure to breathwork through her grandpa...

In this episode of the How Round Is Your Roti Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sonal Dave, a remarkable woman who has carved out a unique path as one of the few female toastmasters and celebrants. Our conversation was a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of pursuing one’s passion, especially as a South Asian woman. Sonal’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From her early d...

I found this conversation eye-opening, as having children never seemed like a choice for me; it was expected, and I, too, expected and wanted it. In my 20s, I don’t think I was self-aware enough to realise what being a parent really meant, but my guest, Urmila, was. In this episode, Urmila shares her conscious decision to remain child-free, a choice influenced by her upbringing and personal reflec...

In this conversation, Anita Guru, a mindset coach and psycho educator, discusses the complexities of mental health and trauma, particularly in the context of South Asian women. She shares her personal experiences with trauma, the impact of cultural stigma, and the importance of seeking support. She also raises the point that it’s not uncommon for South Asian households to have dealt with abuse or...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes a personal account of abuse. In this episode, we highlight the double standards that many South Asian women experience, but taken to the extreme. Unfortunately, this is not a new case, but we rarely get to hear the experiences of women who are willing to talk about the abuse they have suffered at the hands of their own family. Dorothea, at age 15, was taken t...

In this episode, Anita Patel dicusses her late diagnosis of autism and ADHD, the challenges of masking, and the cultural perceptions of neurodivergence within the South Asian community. I loved that Anita shares so much of her lived experience, including the reactions from family and friends about her diagnosis, as well as how understanding her diagnosis changed her life, allowing her to be more c...

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the journey of grief and its profound impact on life's pivotal decisions. Jas’ journey into this work began after experiencing personal losses, including the passing of her father, grandmother, the breakdown of her marriage and career, and most recently, the loss of her daughter's father. In 2018, she discovered Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) , a modalit...

In this episode, I wanted to explore what Manjeet, as a culturally sensitive therapist , is seeing in her industry and with her clients, ranging from teens to adults and how some issues can emerge for immigrants and children of immigrants. I’ve added the time location to some of the areas below. Firstly, we explored why having a therapist with a similar background is not a prerequisite, but it can...

Another sensitive but important subject to cover in this episode is Asiya's baby losses and what she went through at that time in her life. There are definitely lessons to take away from this episode as we aim to change and break the shame and stigma around baby loss. In this episode, we discussed: * The reactions from friends and family in the South Asian community, who often want to move past gr...

If you’ve heard of the money mindset and are interested in learning more about how it’s developed and can impact your spending, then you’ll love this episode. Jaskiran runs Finance Therapy, which bridges the gap between money and mental health. In this conversation, we delved into so many areas of South Asian culture that can impact our money mindset, from how we develop our money mindset at aroun...

For Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, I am sharing this episode I recorded with Krupa Suthar today. Krupa is a Research Leader, Coach for Women of Colour, Podcast Panellist and Women’s Health Advocate. Real, meaningful work drives her passion and with her specialism being in Health, children / youth sectors and Women’s Health. Through her extensive experience in Health Research and her own fe...

Darpan is a qualified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. Her approach focuses on sustainable lifestyle transformations through fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching, without quick fixes or restrictive plans. In this episode Darpan shares: * Why she changed from a corporate career to starting her own business as a personal trainer. * The impact this change had on her family. * The mindset nee...

Here is how to get in touch with or follow Dr Sara Ramzan: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/type2diabetes.doctor/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sararamzan/ Youtube -   https://www.youtube.com/@type2diabetes.doctor Email   – info@type2diabetes.doctor.co.uk Website - https://type2diabetesdoctor.co.uk/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

I’ve been thinking about making this podcast for a long time, listen here to hear why. My hope is that by discussing taboo topics and understanding the experiences of South Asian women, we can feel less isolated and get the support we need in a whole host of areas. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit priyamohalco...