Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation

The final episode of Season 2! :(((( yes it is bittersweet! In this episode, we unpack something we all sometimes trauma bond over: dysfunctional family relationships! We discuss the hierarchy that exists within South Asian families, which relationship is the most important to nurture and above all, how much love there is! Thank you so much to our wonderful audience for being part of this journey!...

The infamous R-word...Racism! That is the topic of the episode, featuring incredible guest Brenda Gaddi! Featuring the mind behind Women of Colour Australia, Brenda Gaddi, this episode tackles the big 'ism' affecting people of colour - racism, colourism and everything in between! Through Brenda's expertise, she shares some important points of how to identify racism in the workplace as well as the...

In the 4th episode of this season, we discuss female friendships! and the role it plays specifically in a South Asian culture...with special guest and a familiar face, Reya! The youngest Ramanujachari sibling :) Together, we talk about our own experiences of developing and maintaining female friendships, the significance of this and most importantly, the impact it has on our mental health! We hope...

Is there really a difference in the way we raise our boys & girls? That is the hot question on the 3rd episode of Season 2 :) Featuring special guest Poornima Menon! In this episode, we dive straight into the million dollar question about if boys and girls (especially in a South Asian culture) are raised differently. Featuring the wonderful Poornima Menon (aka Poornima Aunty) the mum of the tw...

Let's talk about sex...ual health baby! On the 2nd episode of Season 2 :) Featuring special guest Dr. Nive Manokaran! Trigger Warning: this episode mentions themes of sexual assault and sexual abuse. In this "hush-hush" episode, we delve into the sticky topic that is sex and sexual health. With special guest Dr. Nive Manokaran (aka Nive Aunty), we chat about the impact of sexual heal...

Welcome to the 1st episode of Season 2 of Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation! Yay! We are so excited :) In this episode, we talk about all things therapy and navigating the mental health landscape, especially when it comes to seeking support and how South Asian parents can support their young ones on that journey. We are confident you will find this episode valuable as it is jam-packed with in...

WE ARE BACK FOR SEASON 2! Introducing the next season of our podcast Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation - where we unpack more conversations through a wellbeing lens :) You can check out our podcast on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Stay tuned :) Come say hi!  @reelsofriti  @mindkshetra Music track: Like You Mean It by Burgundy Source: https://freetouse.com/music Free To Use Music for Vi...

The 8th episode of Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation! In our last episode of the season, we talk about all things about independence within a South Asian setting. Most importantly, we delve into how it affects our wellbeing and what independence can teach us about ourselves! Thank you so much to our listeners and followers who supported us on this journey! We can’t thank you enough for being...

The 7th episode of Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation! In this episode, we have a heart to heart conversation about how learning a second language impacts second generation Australians and why the older generation insists on keeping this tradition alive. Most importantly, we discuss how the connection to our language and land impacts our identity, wellbeing, communication and relationships! *D...

The 6th episode of Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation! Featuring a special guest: Reya! Rupa's youngest daughter and Riti's little sister, this episode is all about sibling relationships and what this looks like not only in a South Asian household, but also intergenerationally. Most importantly, how did these dynamics impact our wellbeing. *Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions...

The 5th episode of Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation! Trigger Warning: this episode discusses topics and themes of death, grief and the loss of losing a loved one. This episode breaks down the glorious mess that is grief and delves deeper into what it means and looks like to mourn the loss of a loved one and overall, how intergenerationally we express this. *Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, a...

The 4th episode of Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation! In this episode, we dive into the intergenerational barriers parents and young people face when supporting the transition of a teenager into a young adult, especially when it comes to navigating romantic relationships, discovering one’s self and the importance of finding a balance between the two. *Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opin...

The 3rd episode of Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation! In this 'sticky' but 'needs to be spoken about' episode, we delve into the taboo topic that is body image and menstruation. By sharing our personal stories, we discuss our generational experiences and unpack the myths that surround these issues and the overall impact puberty has on our well-being! *Disclaimer: The views, th...

The 2nd episode of Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation! This episode breaks down navigating high school in two different generations, our experiences in crossing the bridge from high school to university, and how our mental health got caught in the middle. *Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent or condone the views, thoughts, and...

Welcome to the 1st episode of Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation! In this episode, we unpack the experiences of primary school from both the perspectives of a South Asian Australian student and a second-generation parent and how this affected our overall well-being. *Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent or condone the views, tho...

The official trailer for our podcast Mindkshetra Talks: Lost in Translation! Hear a little sneak peek about your hosts, Rupa & Riti, what the podcast is about, some of the topics that will be covered and how we see everything through a wellbeing lens! Join us as we unpack generational barriers. Follow us on Instagram: @mindkshetra @reelsofriti www.mindkshetra.com