Single and Strong

Host Amit Kalley sits down with three South Asiansingle fathers, Tony, Gurpreet & Ravi , as they speak openly about life after divorce, raising children alone, and the emotional battles that often go unseen. 💬 In this raw and honest conversation, they discuss: 🧠 Depression and loneliness🧠The pressure to always be “strong”🧠 Equal parenting and proving themselves as dads🧠 Cultural stigma ar...

In this episode, host and ASPN director Shaili Gohil-Desai leads a panel discussion with Irwin Mitchell lawyers Sangeeta Kohli and Sarah Al-Jourani, as well as Financial Adviser Jodie Phelps. Together, they explore the complexities of divorce and separation from a South Asian perspective.  The panel discussion covers topics such as the legal standing of Islamic, Hindu and Sikh divorces in the UK,...

Domestic abuse is not easy to talk or hear about but it’s important for us to open up about the challenges survivors are going through. In this special panel episode of Single and Strong, Somia, one of our directors, sat down with three incredible frontline advocates:  Jacqui Mukono, Founder of Project Salama, which provides vital support and advocacy for those affected by abuse Sumanjit Kakkad, a...

In conversation with host Annabelle Ariyanayagam, Somia opens up about her experiences growing up in a single-parent household. They discuss the cultural perceptions surrounding single parenthood, the idealisation of marriage and the pressures faced by South Asian women - highlighting how important community support is. Listen to the episode to find out how Somia navigated her journey within a sin...

In this episode, Annabelle Ariyanayagam speaks with Naroop, the founder of the Dad Project. Naroop opens up about his journey as a single father and an advocate for mental health, particularly within the South Asian community.  From redefining the role of fatherhood to perceptions of masculinity, Naroop shares his perspective on parenting by example and the need for open communication. We hope you...

From Toxicity to Triumph: Mala’s Story - episode 3 of our Single and Strong podcast is out now! The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. You can access it using our Linktree - linktr.ee/aspnetwork Getting out of a toxic marriage is not easy but in this week’s episode, Mala shares her inspiring journey transitioning to a new life as a single parent.  In conversation with hos...

Being a single dad can feel incredibly lonely and support can seem hard to find, whether from support groups or simply hearing other single dads’ stories. In the second episode of Single and Strong, host Annabelle Ariyanayagam speaks with Sukhy, a South Asian single dad in the UK. Sukhy shares his journey and the challenges he faced during divorce, including the impact on his children and the cult...

Episode description: Leaving an abusive marriage is not easy, especially when children are involved. In the first episode of Single and Strong, Ashy, a mother of two, shares her journey from experiencing domestic abuse to becoming an advocate for others in similar situations.  In this powerful conversation with host Annabelle Ariyanayagam, Ashy discusses the complexities of single parenthood, the...