Ask A Therapist

In part two of our Indian Matchmaking mini-series, Nikita & Zameena share the different problematic narratives of classism, sexism, colourism, and toxic shame that we saw in the show, and continue to see in the wider South Asian cultural context. We are taking a small break before Season 2, to take time and create more enjoyable and meaningful content for you! Don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you! If you'd like to see certain topics covered, let us know via Instagram or email. Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists, Nikita & Zameena, who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

We're sure you have heard all the rave about Netflix's new show, Indian Matchmaking. In today's episode, Nikita & Zameena share their favourite characters, their reactions, what they enjoyed about the show, the parallels between the show and the larger Indian culture! Stay tuned for Part II next week, where we talk about the problematic narratives present in the show. If you're enjoying our conversations, don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you! Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists, Nikita & Zameena, who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We have immensely enjoyed recording this podcast the few months, and are so humbled by your listenership. Thank you for supporting our passion project! We will be back next week with another episode! If you're enjoying our conversations, don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you! Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists, Nikita & Zameena, who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Since we had so much to say, we're back with another episode! Tune in if you'd like to know how therapists manage their emotions, whether they have their own therapists, and how they keep functioning even after bearing witness to emotionally exhausting stories. If you're enjoying our conversations, don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you! Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists, Nikita & Zameena, who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Have you ever felt curious about what your therapist gets up to before or after your session? Curious about their personal lives, and daily routines? In today's episode, Zameena & Nikita spill the tea on all that and more! Listen in to learn more about these two therapists, and how they navigate life outside the sessions. If you're enjoying guided meditations, don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you! Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Are you feeling stressed? Tired? Tightly wound? In today's episode, Nikita guides you though a quick but effective guided breathing exercise that can de-escalate any overwhelming feelings. Give it a try! If you're enjoying guided meditations, don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you! Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

LIFE AFTER LOCKDOWN Do you feel like you're experiencing a lot of anxiety, guilt or fear at going out? Not sure how to strengthen your mental health during "re-entry" into the world? Don't worry, because Nikita & Zameena have been feeling similarly. Listen to this episode to hear about their personal experiences, and much more: 3 things to watch out for in during life after lockdown Most common emotional reactions and how you can ease them If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

This week Zameena guides us through a relaxing guided breathing exercise, to help reduce stress and anxiety. Let us know if you enjoy, so we can create similar meditations for you! If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

In today's episode, Zameena and Nikita demystify suicide from a South Asian lens, and bust the following 5 myths about suicide: 1. You shouldn't talk about suicide 2. It happens suddenly or out of the blue 3. Suicidal ideation doesn't effect people who are high functioning or educated 4. Someone who is feeling better is outside the risk of suicide 5. Someone who attempts suicide is selfish Tune in to hear us bust these myths, and discuss how you can support a loved one through these difficult, dark thoughts! Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4978432/#!po=0.746269 https://www.distresscentre.com/2017/01/5-steps-to-help-someone-who-is-having-suicidal-thoughts/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/d5c05bec-dc47-4ec3-aba6-057db48cf76f ASSIST training - Greater Toronto Area: https://toronto.cmha.ca/asist-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training/ If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Today's episode is a continuation of the last one. In this episode, Nikita & Zameena discuss their experiences of racism, shadeism, anti-darkness phobia in the South Asian communities, and some practical tips on how you can call out racism in your homes and social groups. A helpful reading on racial gaslighting: https://www.buzzfeed.com/lizmrichardson/racial-gaslighting-instagram-explainer If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

In today's episode, we want to hold off on talking about life after lockdown. Instead, we think it is extremely important to show solidarity and support towards the Black communities, and the Black Lives Matter movement. In today's episode, we, Zameena & Nikita, do just that by examining their own beliefs and attitudes, and calling out the anti-blackness culture in SA cultures. Listen to hear them have a raw and unscripted conversation about what racism looks like in South Asian communities, and how you can challenge it. Resources on BLM: https://blacklivesmatter.ca/ https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/black-lives-matter-in-health-care https://www.refinery29.com/en-ca/2020/06/9851684/black-lives-matter-how-to-help-donate-support *The petition to stop production of Fair and Lovely is now closed* Want more tips on how to have a constructive argument? Check out their blog posts: https://soutiencounselling.ca/blog/ and follow them on Instagram for daily tips: https://www.instagram.com/soutientherapy/ If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Episode 4 in COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series: In their last episode, Nikita and Zameena family dynamics and issues during COVID-19. Today, they are back with the fourth episode in the COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series. Listen to this episode to hear them talk about the positive and negative affects of COVID-19 on your friendships. may have impacted your family life and family structure, and how to navigate your feelings in relation to feeling stuck within your family. 4 ways social support makes your more resilient: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_ways_social_support_makes_you_more_resilient Lori Gottlieb's take on virtual therapy: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/05/18/surprising-intimacy-online-therapy-sessions-during-pandemic/?arc404=true Want more tips from Nikita & Zameena? Check out their blog posts: https://soutiencounselling.ca/blog/ and follow them on Instagram for daily tips: https://www.instagram.com/soutientherapy/ If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Episode 3 in COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series: In their last episode, Zam and Nikita discussed 3 common issues couples are experiencing during COVID-19. Today, they are back with a third episode in the COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series. Listen to this episode to hear them talk about how COVID-19 may have impacted your family life and family structure, and how to navigate your feelings in relation to feeling stuck within your family. Community resource for toxic families (GTA only): https://cfspd.com/services/family-violence/ Want more tips from Nikita & Zam? Check out their blog posts: https://soutiencounselling.ca/blog/ and follow them on Instagram for daily tips: https://www.instagram.com/soutientherapy/ If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Episode 2 in COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series: In their last episode, Zam and Nikita discussed how COVID-19 has affected the mental health of the individual, and things you can do to support yourself through this time. Today, they are back with a second episode in the COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series. Listen to the episode to hear them talk about 3 most common issues couples are experiencing in their relationship right now, and their antidotes! Whether you're living together, or stuck living apart, you're bound to find some truth in these 3 common issues and their antidotes. Read more about Gottman's magic relationship 5:1 ratio here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/ Want more tips from Nikita & Zam? Check out their blog posts: https://soutiencounselling.ca/blog/ and follow them on Instagram for daily tips: https://www.instagram.com/soutientherapy/ If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Episode 1 in COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series: Nikita & Zam are back from their short break, that was much needed due to personal and professional adjustments in light of COVID-19. In today's episode they discuss their experiences with the pandemic, from procrastinating and grieving, to cancelling their weddings. They also share how this pandemic is impacting our emotional, psychological and physical health, and some tools that you can use to cope. If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

This is part two of last week's episode on high functioning stress. Today we talk about the inner critic and not feeling good enough. Nikita & Zam help you understand these concepts and provide you with practice tools to help reduce your day to day stress levels. If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Today's episode is dedicated to every high functioning stressed out professional out there. Nikita & Zam unpack what it means to be 'high-functioning' and what high functioning stress looks like. They speak about perfectionism, immigrant mentality, immigrant child syndrome, and step one in dealing with high functioning stress. This is part one of a two part series. If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

In today's episode, Nikita shares the most important lessons she has learned about love and relationships working as a couples therapist. In addition to the lessons she shares some tips you can apply to your relationship to strengthen healthy connection! If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Since February is about all things love, Nikita brings to you an episode where she answers your questions about love and relationships. From learning how to navigate relationship anxiety, to putting your thoughts on trial, to learning to trust again, and recognizing red flags in relationships, this episode has it all! Happy Valentine's everyone! If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Since the last guided meditation got so much love, we're back with another one! Progressive muscle relaxation is a form of meditation where you intentionally tighten and relax different muscle groups. The results speak for themselves. Zam takes you through this meditation, to be used when you need to ease any anxiety, or simply relax. Thank you for tuning into this meditation! Rate & review if you would like to see more! ✨ If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Nikita often encourages her clients to listen to guided meditations to ease stress and anxiety. Here's a safe space guided meditation for you, with Nikita as your guide. Thank you for tuning into this meditation! Rate & review if you would like to see more! ✨ If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Ever wondered what your therapist's life looks like? Therapy may end for you when you leave your session, but not for your therapist. In today's episode we let you take a peek into your therapist's work life before, during, and after each session. In addition to therapist appreciation, Zam & Nikita share strengths and challenges of being a modern day therapist.

In today's episode our hosts talk about how clients can make the most of their therapy sessions. Zam & Nikita provide practical strategies to clients, and share why a culturally competent therapist is important! If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Have you ever experienced FOMO? Yes, you have. Nikita & Zam take a look at 'fear of missing out', and share their tips on how to deal with a perpetual sense of FOMO. From discussing different types of FOMO to sharing their own experiences, they pick apart the contributing factors and provide solutions. Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Happy New Year, listeners! In today's episode, you'll find tips on how to care for yourself after the holidays are over. Zam & Nikita discuss their personal experiences with new years and the holidays, and share tips from grounding yourself to setting intentions that are bio-psycho-social in nature. If you'd like to see how you can recharge after the holidays, and set holistic intentions, hit play! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Do you have trouble facing certain people over the holidays? Do you dread family get-togethers this time of year? In this episode Nikita and Zam share their holiday survival guide. From learning how to manage anticipatory anxiety, to planning coping skills for before, and during a difficult event, to creating your own holiday survival mantra - this episode has all the tips you need to be yourself, and to thrive during holiday events. Happy holidays, and a very happy new year to everyone! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

From setting reasonable goals, to getting creative about your fitness, to reframing the concept of “exercise”, and shedding expectations that aren't your own, Zam and Nikita bring you some ways you can keep yourself motivated to stay fit. Your hosts will also share their own experiences with staying motivated to work out in the winter time! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

In their first episode, Nikita and Zam talk about practical strategies you can apply to better manage winter blues. From setting reasonable expectations to negotiating with your reality, this episode has all that you need to help you thrive this winter season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message