The Brown, But Better Podcast

Ah the stoic Brown father. The old school masculine type who faces any hardship without saying a word. The right way to go about things? Probably not. I'm looking at how stoic fathers can shape family dynamics and how we can use vulnerability to create better relationships for some of our father figures or male role models in our lives. In this award-winning show* Aman explores personal growth, se...

Fed up with all the terrible stuff happening in the world? Want to change to something else and hear some of the positive things going on? Well here's the episode for you! In this award-winning show* Aman explores personal growth, self-improvement, and navigating life as a South Asian man in today’s world. Whether diving into South Asian culture, identity, mental health, or broader topics like goa...

Why is it we always have those projects we want to start, but never do? Why do we get stuck at that point just before launching? And what can we do to fix that? In this episode, I talk about the fear of failure and why we, or our minds, stop us from starting and growing. With us trying to cultivate a growth mindset, a big part of that is trying new things being comfortable with failure so that we...

What happens when you help out your parents when you're younger with setting up their new phones, then with an online document, then with booking something... Well eventually they become a victim of learned helplessness. But what can we do to actually affect that, and why is it important to go back to teaching mode to support those around you who need that help? In this award-winning show* Aman ex...

As ever, we're always looking to broaden minds and perspectives by hearing from people who's lived experience is different to ourselves and this episode does just that! It's great to hear from Pritpal about his journey understanding his true self as a Bi, Sikh father. We hear about the challenges but also the positives too as a result of this. We also hear about his work with @Sikh_LGBT_Inclusion...

Mental health is getting better within the South Asian community but is the conversation moving fast enough? One person who's doing a lot to raise awareness of it is Bhupinder Sandhu (@MindfulSandhu) who is a speaker, best-selling author, and mindfulness coach who has been working as a coach for over 10 years. He's being doing epic endurance walks to raise awareness of Mental Health and other thin...

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 personal growth, self-improvement, and navigating life as a South...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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/...