Dilemmas of the Diaspora

In this episode, we discuss ignoring heart health, the importance of screening, and a healthy lifestyle with Dr. Tara Narula. American Heart Association Heart Health Screenings:https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease/heart-health-screeningsASCVD Risk Estimator Plus:http://tools.acc.org/ASCVD-Risk-Estimator-Plus/#!/calculate/estimate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtaranarulaTwitter: @drtaranarulaInstagram: @drtaranarulaContact Dr. Narula: https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/cardiology/dr-tara-narula-cangello-md-11358675This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

In this episode, we discuss the journey to the c-suite as a South Asian woman with CFO of Square, Amrita Ahuja. Follow Amrita:Twitter: @AmritaAhujaThis episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

In this episode, we discuss representation in mainstream media with creator and producer, Rajiv Menon. Follow Rajiv:Twitter: @RajivKMenonInstagram: @RajivMenonThis episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

In this episode, we discuss activism and civic engagement with public policy professional, organizer and local government enthusiast Palak Sheth. Get involved in the Post March Salon: https://www.postmarchsalon.com/Facebook: @postmarchsalonInstagram: @postmarchsalonTwitter: @postmarchsalonAunties & Uncles, Let's Talk About Election 2020 VideoFollow Palak:Twitter: @palakbshethInstagram: @paleesi_This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store or Amazon.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

In this episode, we discuss getting involved in state politics with Democratic nominee forMichigan’s 21st House District, Ranjeev Puri. Register to vote: https://votesaveamerica.comNew American Leaders: https://www.newamericanleaders.orghttps://www.voteranjeev.com/Twitter: @voteranjeevInstagram: @voteranjeevFacebook: @voteranjeevThis episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

In this episode, we discuss domestic violence and sexual assault with Executive Director of Sakhi for South Asian Women, Kavita Mehra. To donate to Sakhi please visit https://www.sakhi.org/donate-now/ Add Sakhi’s helpline to your cell phone, available Monday-Friday 10am-5pm: 212-868-6741If you are not based in NY, Sakhi can connect you with a local sister organization. Text Line: 1-305-MY-SAKHIEmail: advocate@sakhi.org National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Sakhi’s Executive Director, Kavita Mehra, was featured on CNN, in conversation with Arwa Damon. Kavita, alongside activists in Cape Town and Paris, offer a global perspective on the state of gender-based violence during the pandemic. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=220785105982192 This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

In this episode, we discuss “non-traditional” careers with fashion designer, Harleen Chhabra, and composer, pianist, and producer, Raashi Kulkarni. To follow and support Harleen please visit www.harleenkaur.us and follow @harleenkaur.us on Instagram. To follow and support Raashi, you can stream and download all of her original music, covers, and collaborations on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and Google Play. Subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni and follow @RaashiKulkarni on Instagram.This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

In this episode, we discuss Covid-19. Dr. Sampat gives a firsthand account of what it is like to be a physician working on the frontlines during the pandemic. Covid-19 Resources:World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html Coming Clean About Hydroxychloroquine- Opinion:https://www.newsweek.com/coming-clean-about-hydroxychloroquine-opinion-1526225Follow Dr. Sampat: www.SampatMD.comTwitter: @SampatMDThis episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

In this episode, we discuss how to get involved in local politics with the Mayor of Hoboken, NJ, Ravi Bhalla.Follow Mayor Bhalla @RaviBhalla on Twitter, @raviforhoboken on Instagram, and Facebook @RaviBhallaHoboken. Mayor Bhalla’s Website: https://www.hobokennj.gov/departments/mayor-ravi-bhalla This episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

In this episode, we discuss mental health stigma with psychologist Dr. Sudha Wadhwani. Resources:Crisis:If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact 911 for immediate support. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255(TALK)https://www.crisistextline.org/General Info:If you want to get general information on mental health, visit the South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network (SAMHIN) website https://samhin.org/ or call the HelpLine: 732-902-2561, Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily.You can also email SAMHIN helpline@samhin.org. Provider Networks: Visit these websites to access provider networks and find a therapist in your area: SAMHIN: https://samhin.org/ South Asian Therapists: https://southasiantherapists.org/College Students:If you are a college student looking to get involved as an advocate or educator for young people visit Active Minds: https://www.activeminds.org/If you need help, please visit your college counseling center. Contact Dr. Wadhwani: wadhwanis@montclair.eduThis episode is sponsored by ZyGluten™. ZyGluten™ is a dietary supplement for those suffering from gluten sensitivity. ZyGluten’s potent blend of enzymes and helpful microbes may help reduce the gas, bloating, and cramps due to gluten sensitivity. Get your ZyGluten™ supplement now at https://www.zygluten.com/store/ or Amazon.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

In this episode, we discuss the origins of racism and how to be anti-racist with writer, educator, and racial justice activist Simran Jeet Singh. Recommended readings: Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America- Ibram Kendi. White Christian Privilege: The Illusion of Religious Equality in America- Khyati Joshi I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness- Austin Channing BrownOrientalism- Edward SaidThe Karma of Brown Folk- Vijay PrashadBengali Harlem and the Lost Histories of South Asian America- Vivek BaldTune in to Becoming Less Racist: Lighting the Path to Anti-Racism with Simran Jeet Singh here religionnews.com/becoming-less-racist, the new children’s book Fauja Singh Keeps Going is available for purchase now wherever you buys books, and follow Simran Jeet @SikhProf on Instagram.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of voting with political strategist Gurwin Ahuja. To learn more on how to register to vote and to vote by mail visit: www.vote.gov and https://votesaveamerica.com/ Follow Gurwin Ahuja on Instagram @GurwinAhuja.Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

Hosted by Shana Narula. Taking an introspective look at the cultural, political, and social issues within the South Asian American community.