Aman Khondo
The Brown, But Better Podcast
Welcome to the Brown, But Better Podcast, the space where we get real about Brit-Asian life, culture, and growth. We’re here to challenge old-school thinking, unpack the pressures we grew up with, and figure out how to be better brothers, better husbands, better sons, and better men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
Ep 19 - Defining Our Own Vision of Happiness And Success 19.12.2025 15:13
We all want the 6 figure salary, the flashy car, and the amazing house..... or do we? What happens if we had all of that, but no one to enjoy it with? This episode helps us to become better people by helping us understand our direction of travel, and what we need to be happy and successful. In this award-winning show* - Aman explores what it means to grow up South Asian and navigate life, identity...
Ep 18 - Becoming Better Partners 12.12.2025 27:09
Feel like your partner is speaking a different language? Not sure why they say you're not listening when you're literally offering solutions? Or maybe you find yourself having to defend yourself on a regular basis? In this award-winning show* - Aman explores what it means to grow up South Asian and navigate life, identity, and growth in today’s world. Each episode dives deep into the South Asian m...
Cha and Chat Series Ep 8 - Health and South Asians 05.12.2025 43:18
Why is shame affecting our health? Who is Thesues and what can we learn about his ship that affects us today? How does childhood trauma affect us having a drink? In this award-winning show* - Aman explores what it means to grow up South Asian and navigate life, identity, and growth in today’s world. Each episode dives deep into the South Asian male experience - unpacking topics like culture, mascu...
Cha and Chat Series Ep 7 - Abuse and South Asians (Part 2) 28.11.2025 1:07:48
Ep TW: Abuse, Rape, Suicide On average, one woman is killed by an abusive partner or ex every five days in England and Wales - but how many more are abused just before that point, and how many South Asians actually come forward to talk about it? In this episode, we talk to lawyer, @LegallyMaz, and Bal, a survivor of abuse who share their views on abuse within South Asian communities. We talk about...
Cha and Chat Series Ep 6 - Abuse and South Asians (Part 1) 21.11.2025 1:05:25
On average, one woman is killed by an abusive partner or ex every five days in England and Wales - but how many more are abused just before that point, and how many South Asians actually come forward to talk about it? In this episode, we talk to lawyer, LegallyMaz, and Bal, a survivor of abuse who share their views on abuse within South Asian communities. We talk about the different types of abuse...
Cha and Chat Series Ep 5 - Growing up as a Brown, Muslim, Queer Man 14.11.2025 39:53
In this award-winning show* — Aman explores what it means to grow up South Asian and navigate life, identity, and growth in today’s world. Each episode dives deep into the South Asian male experience — unpacking topics like culture, masculinity, family expectations, mental health, and purpose . The podcast challenges traditional mindsets while offering space for reflection, honesty, and real conve...
Cha and Chat Series Ep 4 - Struggles Through Work 07.11.2025 1:06:29
In this award-winning show* — Aman explores what it means to grow up South Asian and navigate life, identity, and growth in today’s world. Each episode dives deep into the South Asian male experience — unpacking topics like culture, masculinity, family expectations, mental health, and purpose . The podcast challenges traditional mindsets while offering space for reflection, honesty, and real conve...
Ep 12 - "The Manosphere" part 1 31.10.2025 19:54
In this award-winning show* — Aman explores what it means to grow up South Asian and navigate life, identity, and growth in today’s world. Each episode dives deep into the South Asian male experience — unpacking topics like culture, masculinity, family expectations, mental health, and purpose . The podcast challenges traditional mindsets while offering space for reflection, honesty, and real conve...
Cha and Chat Series Ep 3 - Becoming Brothers 24.10.2025 45:31
In this episode, I chat to Pav and Aman about how their friendship turned into a Brotherhood! We chat about how they got to know each other, their struggles making Punjabi friends, what brought them close together, and hear about some of their views on how other people can strengthen their friendships. People may not realise it, but having close friendships and a good social life is something that...
Ep 10 - Ups and Downs of Being a Brown Creative 17.10.2025 35:03
In this episode, we hear from different South Asians from across the creative industries including their challenges, successes, and some tips that they would share to other people looking to become a creative. Creative industries have generally been a no-go area for a lot of South Asian/Brown people due to the volatility of the markets, the potential instability of earnings, and the stigmas or vie...
Ep 9 - "What Would People Think?" 10.10.2025 17:48
We've all been there. You want to do something novel, cool, out of the box, you ask your parents or someone and they say "No, what would people say?" It's something that's pretty common in South Asian families and cultures but where does it come from? And how can we move past it on a personal level so that we still feel comfortable with our decisions? These are some of the things I cover in this e...
Ep 8 - Male Loneliness, How It Affects Us, and What We Can Do to Tackle it 03.10.2025 23:15
In this episode I talk about Male Loneliness - is it an epidemic? What are the risks of being Lonely, and what can we do about it? You can follow @BrownButBetter on Instagram Stats: Up to 85% of adults across the country have experienced loneliness within the past 12 months https://www.menshealth.com/uk/mental-strength/a63247115/britains-loneliness-epidemic/ In the United...
Ep 7 - The Manipulative Power of Social Media 26.09.2025 33:31
In this episode, I'll be talking about social media, why it's messing with our minds, and why we need to make sure our thinking brains are engaged when we use it. I'll also share what3 things I do to cultivate a better social media experience that actually benefits me, instead of just occupying my mind. BBC confronts neo-Nazi who gave UK rioters arson tips...
Cha and Chat Series Ep 2 19.09.2025 43:35
In this new series I'll be doing on an infrequent basis called Cha and Chat, I'm joined by some of my friends for a wide ranging conversation that starts with the progression of men and women in society, then flows into South Asian relationship dynamics, mental health, and we touch a bit on grief too. Trigger warnings for abuse, mental health/suicide, and death. Fact Checks - https://www.thecalmzo...
Ep 5 - A Key Trait We Should Be Passing On To The Future Generations 12.09.2025 20:58
In this episode, I talk about one key trait that I think should be passed on to the younger generation in Brown families. I also share some other traits that people believe should be passed down from responses to a question I posed on Instagram. It all starts off with how you praise young people, how you look at your own abilities to change, and what this trait looks like in person. You can find u...
Cha and Chat Series Ep 1 05.09.2025 48:41
In this new series I'll be doing on an infrequent basis called Cha and Chat, I'm joined by some of my family members for a wild conversation that covered topics like how to support partners during their periods, what we didn't see from our parents in terms of conflict resolution, and many more things in between. Trigger warnings for abuse, violence, and child trauma. Follow us on Instagram @BrownB...
Ep 3 - How Can We Be Better Sons? 29.08.2025 16:56
In this episode, I talk about being a son, the positives and challenges of being a son in a South Asian family, and also, a short exercise we can do to work out if we're as good as a son as we think we are! @BrownButBetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2 - How Indian Independence Still Affects Us Today 22.08.2025 24:55
In this show, I talk about how the changes that occurred during British rule in India, as well as the Partition of India still affects us today. I share a personal story about my grandparent's issues during that period, and how similar things in other elders would still be affecting South Asians today. Follow us on Instagram @BrownButBetterPodcast Links referred to are here: https://newlife.rehab/...
Ep 1 - Intro and What Does It Mean To Be A Brown Man? 15.08.2025 15:38
In this new show, Aman Singh reflects on the foundations of Brown Men, where we find our role models, and what it means to modern men who have modelled themselves on an outdated idea of masculinity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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