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Brown People Problems

Hi! I’m Nikita. I’m a Brown therapist in Toronto who loves to chat with guests about diversity and inclusion of South Asian stories and experiences, and what it looks like to navigate life while bring Brown! New episodes every other Thursday. Follow me: Instagram: @brownpeopleproblemspodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownPeopleProblems Disclaimer: Please listen to the disclaimer provided in each episode.

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43. But what will people say? Let's chat cultural...

Brown People Problems ·

2024/06/06

Join me for today's episode for a tea & talk with poetry author Taniya Gupta. Tune in to hear us chat about her work, cultural trauma and our resilience. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (Canada wide). For sexual assault support lines in Canada: https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/ Become a member on Patreon:

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00:26:38

42. The story behind the Evil Eye 🧿🪬

Brown People Problems ·

2024/05/23

In today's episode we are talking about the evil eye - where this concept originated, what it's about, and how it both benefits and hinders us! Tune in! Resources: 1. https://www.britannica.com/topic/evil-eye2. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180216-the-strange-power-of-the-evil-eye 3.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S016726811400314X 4. https://medium.com/forte-academy/5-things-you-should-know-about-the-evil-eye-and-how-to-protect-yourself-3a01605cc303 5

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00:17:29

41. The problem with the Model Minority Myth

Brown People Problems ·

2024/05/09

In today's episode we are talking about how the model minority myth came to be, and its critiques. Become a member on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BrownPeopleProblemsPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Instagram: @brownpeopleproblemspodcast Email: brownpeopleproblemspodcast@gmail.com Resources:

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00:27:53

40. South Asia's history of western colonization 🌏

Brown People Problems ·

2024/04/25

Become a member on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BrownPeopleProblemsPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkDon't forget to subscribe & follow! Sources:

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00:38:55

39. Inclusive entrepreneurship with Tina Singh

Brown People Problems ·

2024/04/11

Today we are talking all about inclusivity and equity in sports, and how that intersects with entrepreneurship!Tina Singh is the founder of Bold Helmets, an Occupational Therapist, Digital Content Creator and mom of 3. In January 2023, Tina launched the Bold Helmets brand which has created the first safety certified multi-sport helmet for Sikh kids who keep their hair. As an Occupational Therapist who worked in the area of head and brain injuries, Tina knew that a helmet was essential for her

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00:21:08

38. Cultural appropriate vs. appreciation of yoga...

Brown People Problems ·

2024/04/04

Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative content part time. Email me at brownpeopleproblemspodcast@gmail.com 💌 Disclaimer: The guests and the host at ‘Brown People Problems’ do not offer individualized medical or therapeutic advice, and our conversations should not be interpreted as such. This podcast is not a replacement for therapy. This podcast exists

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00:19:48

37. Can we decolonize yoga? 🧘🏽‍♀️ - Part 1

Brown People Problems ·

2024/03/28

This is part one of a two part series on understanding the philosophy of yoga, and exploring decolonization of it. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative content part time. Email me at brownpeopleproblemspodcast@gmail.com 💌 Disclaimer: The guests and the host at ‘Brown People Problems’ do not offer individualized medical or therapeutic advice, and our conversations

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00:40:44

36. Does gender inequality still exist?

Brown People Problems ·

2024/03/14

Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Manvir is a dedicated community builder with over a decade of experience in gender equity, human rights, youth and community engagement, research, immigration, and settlement. She is the founder of Laadliyan, a non-profit empowering South Asian daughters through education, engagement and awareness. Laadliyan has directly impacted over 12,000 girls and women through mentorship opportunities, access to menstrual hygiene, bridging intergenerational divides

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00:17:13

35. The deal with international students - Part 2

Brown People Problems ·

2024/03/07

Trigger warning: this episode has brief mentions of suicide statistics. If you are in Canada and are in crisis, please call or text 9-8-8. Today we are chatting about the cultural phenomena in Canada that is international students. Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Angie has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. She worked as a Registered Social Worker at CAMH, Havergal College with children, youth, adults and

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00:36:16

34. What's the deal with international students?

Brown People Problems ·

2024/02/29

Trigger warning: this episode has brief mentions of suicide statistics. If you are in Canada and are in crisis, please call or text 9-8-8. Today we are chatting about the cultural phenomena in Canada that is international students. Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Angie has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. She worked as a Registered Social Worker at CAMH, Havergal College with children, youth, adults and

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00:46:03

33. Let's chat about Brown mental health & therapy...

Brown People Problems ·

2024/02/22

Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow!Dr. Nancy Bahl is a clinical psychologist, practicing in the GTA. She completed her PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Ottawa. She is passionate to increase awareness of mental health challenges in the South Asian community. She is committed to deliver services that is culturally-informed, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed. Follow Nancy: https://www.lotuswellnessclinic.ca Who am I: Hi! Thank you

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00:29:14

32. 4 things to avoid for better conflict resolution...

Brown People Problems ·

2024/02/15

Welcome to Season 2! I am so happy you're here 🤎 Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Resources: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/ Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative content part time. Disclaimer: The guests and the host at ‘Brown People Problems’ do not offer individualized

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00:54:34

31. Brown female friendships with Shruti Dabas

Brown People Problems ·

2024/02/08

Welcome to Season 2! I am so happy you're here. Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Shruti, a certified financial planner and dedicated community advocate, hails from India and made her home in Canada eight years ago. She is the founder of South Asian Boss Women community with a mission to unite accomplished, ambitious women from the community, including emerging leaders and visionaries. Her goal is to foster collaboration, allowing members to harness their

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00:48:17

30. What Brown parents need to know about parenting...

Brown People Problems ·

2024/02/01

Welcome to Season 2! I am so happy you're here 🤎 Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Dr. Julia Sen is a clinical and counselling psychologist of South Asian descent with a full-time private practice in Toronto. She is the 10th generation of Dr. Sen and is known as the Possibility Psychologist™ because she believes with awareness and intention, we can create unlimited possibilities. She has two daughters, priyana who is 19 and a singer-songwriter,

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00:25:19

22. 3 ways culture impacts your beliefs about money 🤑...

Brown People Problems ·

2024/01/31

I'm launching a mini series on $$MONEY$$. This is episode 1 of Brown folks x money. Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative content part time. Through book reviews and my podcast, called Brown People Problems, I chat about inclusion and diversity in lives of BIPOC and specifically SA lives, in both literature and in real life

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00:20:03

23. Financial cost vs. mental cost 🤑🧠 - Brown folks &...

Brown People Problems ·

2024/01/31

This is episode 2 of Brown folks x money series. Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Resources mentioned: https://www.moneyandmentalhealth.org/money-and-mental-health-facts/#:~:text=People%20with%20mental%20health%20problems,mental%20health%20problems%20(5%25). Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative content

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00:24:07

24. 5 signs you need boundaries ⛔️

Brown People Problems ·

2024/01/31

Let's chat boundaries! Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Resources mentioned: https://a.co/d/j9ezQ8q Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative content part time. Through book reviews and my podcast, called Brown People Problems, I chat about inclusion and diversity in lives of BIPOC and specifically SA lives, in both literature and in real life

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00:07:46

26. You can be addicted to a substance, behaviour or...

Brown People Problems ·

2024/01/31

Here's a snippet of my interview with Jeevan Atwal, an addictions therapist in BC. Listen to us define addiction, and some gender differences present in Brown communities. Full episode is linked below! Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Vc4WKxAYpSuEFHMBwn2dU?si=6RWCquFfToux-xaFpyU3og Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative content part time. Through book reviews

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00:35:09

27. Brown women & financial literacy 🤑 - Part 1

Brown People Problems ·

2024/01/31

Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Dimple Dalal is an alumni of the Schulich School of Business who has spent the last decade in investment banking. Listen to today's episode to hear us chat about her journey, and the importance of Brown women learning financial literacy. Who am I: Hi! Thank you for stopping by. I’m Nikita, a full time brown Psychotherapist, living in Canada 🇨🇦 and love to create creative content part time. Through book

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00:37:45

29. Finding a sense of belonging as a third culture kid

Brown People Problems ·

2024/01/31

Hope you enjoyed today's episode! Don't forget to subscribe & follow! Urmi Hossain is Bengali by blood and Italian by birth. She currently lives in Canada and works in the financial services industry. She is a self-published author, speaker, blogger, polyglot, and mentor. She is the holder of the CFA charter. She has also published her first book is, which is Discovering your identity, a rebirth from interracial struggle. She is an advocate of women's empowerment and very

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