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If your struggling to get through mid-winter slump (or even just the midweek slump!) then you need this episode in your life! I'm joined by cookbook author, chef and health practitioner Mira Manek and we discuss which foods can boost our mood, and how we can incorporate Ayurveda into our busy lives to feel healthier and happier. Mira also talks about the inspiration behind her books Saffron Soul a...

I'm back with the first podcast of 2023! My guest this episode is Business Media Strategist and Business woman, Am Golhar. Am is a trained SynaGus Practioner in Human Behaviour, Psychometrics and Clarity Power Coaching. We talk about the secrets of successful women, how to balance your masculine and feminine energy, and we share tips on the best way to achieve your goals this year. If you've made...

It's the last episode of the year! 2023 is nearly upon us, but sometimes it's good to look back at how far you've come before looking forward. I got together with Fitness Coach Ush and one half of The Native Immigrants, Joyti. We discussed our expectations Vs reality of 2022, goals for next year, and what we are leaving in 2022. (spoiler alert: scarcity mindset, grey interiors and endless social m...

There is a whole industry built on our insecurity about ageing and whilst we all want to look and feel good, why is it we fear getting older?     My guest this episode is Body Confidence Coach Mina Kumari. She's in her 50s, is as confident and fabulous as ever and is helping other women to feel the same.   We have an honest discussion about the pros and cons of getting older - thinning hair, wobbl...

It's TPP time! and it's the last Power Panel episode of the year so we thought we'd have a bit of fun and discuss the current Gen Z obsession with all things Y2K. As women in our early 40s we are the OG wearers of late 90s and Y2K fashion, but which trends would we be happy to rock again? and which do we think should be left in Y2K?...along with dial up internet! We also share our feelings on bein...

It's coming to the end of the year and some of us are already making plans for 2023. But it's worth keeping in mind that sometimes it's the smallest changes in habits that can end up having a big impact on our lives.....mentally, physically and even in terms of our careers. In this episode I'm joined by Roma, founder of More Me fashion brand and also a teacher and author. We discuss small changes...

I used to feel really nervous about recording solo episodes. I just recorded this one live on instagram and didn't think twice about it! It's been a year of challenges and challenging ourselves is one thing that we need to start doing more of when we turn 40. In this episode I go through a list of all thing things I think you should start doing when you turn 40. From changing up your skincare and...

"Stop dieting and lose weight" - sounds too good to be true doesn't it? Well it's a theory my guest swears by! Nutritionist Manisha joins me on the podcast to share her own health journey, talk about foods that women should be eating, how to change the way you eat to change your life, and how to have a healthy menopause/peri-menopause.

How does life change when you find/re-discover your faith? Do you have to find a whole new set of friends? Does it affect what you look for in a partner? My guest this episode is Navrup Kaur is a mum of four, a doula, and the co-founder of www.seekparenting.com. Navrup shares her journey of how she went from party girl to a baptised Sikh. We discuss how Navrup's family and friends reacted to her n...

It's the end of the month so The Power Panel has assembled again! Rummy, Kirat and I discuss female focused news and entertainment stories from the past couple of weeks. In this episode we discuss how Whitney on Married At First Sight UK "broke girl code". What exactly is girl code and which of us has broken it? It's menopause month so we discuss our hopes and fears around "the change" and go thro...

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month so I invited Dr. Nirja Joshi back on the podcast for a boob check 101 and we went live on YouTube. In this special episode we give you the lowdown on why you should check your boobs, what to do if you find something unusual, how often you should check your breasts and how to do it. Plus Dr Nirja answers questions from listeners/viewers on breast pain, the pros an...

9-15 October is Baby Loss Awareness Week. 1 in 4 people in the UK experience pregnancy or baby loss and this week is aimed at raising awareness about the key issues affecting those families. My guest this episode is Jess Mahun and she shares her experiences of miscarriage and still birth, the things that got her through and where other people affected by baby loss can go to for help. It's a diffic...

October is World Menopause Month...and yes we do need a month dedicated to raising awareness about menopause because we just don't talk about it! Women in their 40s and 50s are often at the pinnacle of their career and are the anchors of their families. They then have to wade through the mystery surrounding the 'M word' and work out what is happening to their bodies and how to manage this change. ...

The path less travelled is often a difficult one. Especially if you're a South Asian female going into the arts and marrying someone your family doesn't approve of! My guest this episode is L.A. based actress, blogger and content creator Natasha Khawaja, AKA Purpose and Chai. Natasha shares her experiences of leaving home and struggling to make it as an actress, being disowned by her family for ma...

Since the pandemic began, more of us are now experiencing social anxiety. Whether that's overthinking things that you said at a social gathering, avoiding the gatherings altogether, or relying on alcohol to get through social events. But what can we do about it? My guest this episode is a powerhouse of well-being. Mita Mistry is a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapist & Coach, an Acupuncturist, an...

As three South Asian women born and brought up in the UK, Rummy, Kirat and I, discuss our feelings after the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. We talk about whether brown people should be mourning the Queen, what the Queen represented to us and the women in our lives that we look up to and revere. Everyday Queens and their legacies.

From an overweight kid who was always picked last for teams in P.E., to a 43 year old mum of three who works out almost every day, I've learned a lot on my fitness journey, and it's a journey that I'm still on. From being consistent, knowing when to change things up, to protecting your energy - there are certain life lessons that I've learnt from working out. Lessons that can be applied to career...

My guest this episode is Roma Dhameja, the founder of the More Me fashion brand, a teacher and a published author.  In this episode Roma and I talk threads....yes, clothes (beautiful and unique clothes at that!), but also the threads that tie us to our past and hold onto us just enough to let us spread our wings and fly. Roma talks about how she went form sewing labels in her parents factory to st...

The world and its wife seems to have an opinion on what women should and should not be doing. In this episode I take a deep dive into the list of the most annoying "women should/should not" phrases chosen by you the listeners. "Women should cover up if they want to avoid trouble", "women should not be drinking and smoking", "women should know how to take care of their husband and family"....and th...

It's another TPP episode! The Power Panel have assembled to go through female focused news and entertainment stories from the past couple of weeks. In this episode we discuss: Sushmita Sen and Lalit Modi - why is it that some people think she's a gold digger?...and the other half think he's after a trophy wife?! Ranveer Singh and those photos! Becky Hill and the backlash over her Euro 2022 outfit...

This week a group of fourteen South Asian women are embarking on the journey of a lifetime....climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. These are mums, grandmas, wives, daughters, all with responsibilities. But they've chosen to take two weeks out of their lives to challenge themselves and to achieve something that will inspire generations to come.  In this episode I'm joined by two of these women, Kiran Kaur K...

"Women are worse drivers than men", "women don't know the first thing about cars"....there are so many stereotypes when it comes to women and cars and in this episode my guest and I attempt to bust some of these myths. Randeep Reehal is the founder and CEO of The Pink Garage Company, an initiative designed to encourage women into the trade and promote car safety. Randeep talks about how her relati...

My guest this episode is Zina Kular, an entrepreneur, an author, a coach and mentor for Mumpreneurs, and a mum of two. Zina talks to me about how and why she decided to to change her career from teacher to entrepreneur. We discuss how to find purpose, and the best way to balance career goals with motherhood. If you've ever felt like you were stuck in a rut, or have struggled to find balance betwee...

If you were in any doubt about global warming and climate change, the recent heatwave in the UK probably made it very real! But did you know how much of an impact our shopping habits have on the planet? Particularly fast fashion! My guest this episode is Patsy Dhir, a Personal Stylist, Colour Expert, TV Presenter, and owner of successful styling business Style Fix.  Patsy is passionate about promo...

"When I grow up I want to be an Influencer"....this is a legit goal for a lot of young people now....and also fully grown adults! But what does it actually involve? How can you grow your social media following? And how and when can you start earning money from your content? Blogger, content creator and influencer, Anjli, AKA Anjli’s Look Book returns to the podcast to share her top tips and trade...