48. Q&A - Season 2 Wrap Up! Stuck In Between podcast

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In this episode, we share more about the next chapter of Stuck In Between and reflect on the journey this far.

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Mini Episode: Mid-Season Break & Season 3 Recap! 9:23

2 years ago9:23

9:23

In this mini episode, we announce our mid-season break and look back at Season 3 so far!

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56. Body Image (w/ Powerlifter, Sharon Khan) 47:41

2 years ago47:41

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In this episode, we chat with Powerlifter, Sharon Khan about her experiences with Body Image. Sharon shares her journey to finding confidence and love of her own body, we explore the drivers of cultural and societal attitudes when it comes to physical appearance, discuss the message Sharon wants to represent through her sport, the unfair expectations we need to learn about body image, plus plenty more. Sharon's Instagram: sharonkhan__ Sharon's TikTok: sharonkhan___…

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55. Sharing Culture In An Interracial Home (w/ Publisher, Vanitha Tonn) 43:55

2 years ago43:55

43:55

In this episode, founder of "Vaaranam Books" Vanitha Tonn, shares the story behind her community focussed publishing group. Vanitha also reflects on her experiences raising children in a tri-racial home (Singaporean-Tamil, German, Australian) and we discuss the challenges we expect to face when passing on our cultures. Vaaranam Books's Website: https://vaaranambooks.com.au/about-us/ Vaaranam Books's Instagram: @vaaranambooks…

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Mini Episode, Events Series: "Bhoomi - Place and Belonging" (w/ Artists, Indu Balachandran & Tristan Field) 19:42

2 years ago19:42

19:42

In this Mini Episode from our "Events Series", we chat with artists Indu Balachandran and Tristan Field about their upcoming production "Bhoomi - Place and Belonging". More Info/Waitlist: https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Whats-on/Bhoomi-place-and-belonging

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54. Destigmatising Mental Health (w/ Psychologist, Poonkulali Govintharajah & Doctor, Maiyoori Jeyaprakash from "Thadam") 51:25

2 years ago51:25

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In this episode, psychologist Poonkulali Govintharajah and doctor Maiyoori Jeyaprakash from "Thadam" help unpack some of the misconceptions and stigmas held by South Asian communities around Mental Health. Poonkulali and Maiyoori also share the mission of their not for profit organisation "Thadam", practical tips to navigate conversations about Mental Health with family and friends, and the values that drive cultural attitudes towards the topic, plus more. If you are in need of support, remember that help is available. For more information: Lifeline Australia (13 11 14) - www.lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) - www.kidshelpline.com.au Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) - www.beyondblue.org.au Headspace - www.headspace.org.au STARTTS - https://www.startts.org.au/ Thadam's Website: https://thadam.com.au Thadam's Instagram: @thadamofficial Thadam's TikTok: @thadamofficial…

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Mini Episode: Casting Callout! 7:55

2 years ago7:55

7:55

In this mini episode, we ask for your help for an upcoming project! Expression of Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLYJRXgebTG8_HiJtV1HItf4UjtcMhCYLbx2BoJrfx29WbsA/viewform

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53. Part II - Navigating Expectations (w/ Entrepreneur, Shivani Sharma) 40:13

2 years ago40:13

40:13

In this episode, the second part of our discussion with Entrepreneur, Shivani Sharma, we unpack more of the expectations held by the world around us, including Shivani’s moving journey to motherhood. Shivani's Instagram: @life_as_shivanisharma Shivani's IWD 2023 Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl0lpc8CfAg…

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53. Part I - Navigating Expectations (w/ Entrepreneur, Shivani Sharma) 51:47

2 years ago51:47

51:47

In this episode, we explore the expectations held in South Asian communities with Entrepreneur, Shivani Sharma. We unpack our experiences with the expectations of relationships, careers, schooling, mental health, preserving culture and more! Shivani's Instagram: @life_as_shivanisharma Shivani's IWD 2023 Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl0lpc8CfAg…

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52. Caste Oppression (w/ Dalit Rights Activist, Thenmozhi Soundararajan) 52:07

2 years ago52:07

52:07

In this episode, we're honoured to be joined by Dalit Rights Activisit, Educator, Writer, Filmaker and Artist, Thenmozhi Soundararajan to learn about the issue of Caste Oppression. Thenmozhi candidly shares her journey in discovering her family's history with caste oppression, her work as an activisit and voice for change, how casteism manifests as a form of discrimination historically and in today's world, plus more. This won't be the last time we visit the topic of Caste on our podcast. Equality Labs Website: https://www.equalitylabs.org Thenmozhi's Instagram: @dalitdiva Thenmozhi's Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Trauma-Caste-Meditation-Survivorship-Abolition-ebook/dp/B09SKJSLNW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RFU2W4577T6X&keywords=thenmozhi+soundararajan&qid=1681002074&sprefix=thmozhi+soundararajan%2Caps%2C280&sr=8-1…

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51. Exploring Identity Through Classical Arts (w/ Dancer, Christopher Gurusamy) 50:18

2 years ago50:18

50:18

In this episode, we're joined by renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, Christopher Gurusamy. Chris shares his unique story as an interracial, queer, full time artist and how his experiences have shaped, and are shaped, by his craft. Chris also discusses his experiences moving from Australia to India to study Bharatanatyam professionally, the power of storytelling through this medium, exploring identity on the stage and more. Chris' Instagram: @christophergurusamy…

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50. "Metta Minds for Kids" & Buddhist Philosophies (w/ Founder, Helani Sarath-Kumara) 51:07

2 years ago51:07

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In this episode, we catch up with Helani Sarath Kumara to hear more about her latest venture, "Metta Minds for Kids". We discuss the mission of Metta Minds to in-still core values and empower children, learn more about Buddhist teachings and philosophies, and unpack misconceptions about religions, spirituality and faith - plus more! Metta Mind's Instagram: @mettaminds.forkids Metta Mind's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumszDyzia0TxtWSOmyPrRA…

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49. Season 3 Kick Off & Moving Out 38:50

2 years ago38:50

38:50

In this episode, we kick off Season 3 of Stuck In Between by unpacking our experiences Moving Out, given some recent, personal milestones. We chat about the journey of leaving the nest for second generation migrants, as well as our goals for Stuck In Between this year, and reflect on our summer breaks.…

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Mini Episode, Events Series: Madeira Production's "Iksha" (w/ Cast & Crew) 15:46

2 years ago15:46

15:46

In this Mini Episode from our "Events Series", we chat with the team behind Madeira Productions’s upcoming show "Iksha". Instagram: @Madeiraproductions Tickets: DM @Madeiraproductions on Instagram.

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Mini Episode, Events Series: Vidhai Entertainment's "Atrai Thingal Annilavil" (w/ Cast & Crew) 7:53

2 years ago7:53