From Jwala and Yashi

Jwala and Yashi have a go-to conversation on how to positively deal with the upcoming school year with the addition of the coronavirus. This episode is for all students whether you are staying at home or returning to campus. Good luck this year!

Jwala and Yashi cover topics related to parents—having strict parents, academic and career pressure, approaching uncomfortable conversations, and more.

Jwala and Yashi are joined with Kennie in conversing about the LGBTQ+ community. Specifically, they discuss LGBT history, stigma and culture, representation in media, language, and how to become stronger allies. Kennie pops off in this episode—so this is definitely an episode not to miss [LGBT National Hotline: 8888434564, The Trevor Project: 8664887366]

Jwala and Yashi answer questions sent in by you. The topics range from books to college to boys to friends to self-reflection. Hope you find something for you in here.

Jwala and Yashi explore gender roles alongside Matt and Kaushik. Together, they discuss toxic masculinity, gender roles in different settings, and the benefits and drawbacks that come with being a member of a particular gender. We acknowledge and understand that there are multiple gender identities. Those participating in this episode are heterosexual and cis-gendered. We understand that our opinions do not shape those who do not identify as the same. We also want to allow those in the LGBTQ+ community to reach out to us—we want to share your stories on our platform as well.

Jwala and Yashi delve into the topic of friendships—the difference between high school and college friendships, making friends, cutting off toxic friends, and the importance of reevaluating friendships.

Jwala and Yashi address South Asian media in both Hollywood and Bollywood and how it has amplified issues and enforced stereotypes in the South Asian community—including colorism, gender roles, cultural appropriation, and more.

Jwala and Yashi are joined with Ani and Shiv in welcoming the new freshmen class by answering FAQs, dishing out their best advice, and sharing personal experiences.

Jwala and Yashi discuss current social issues on the rise and ways in which activists can educate their family members.

Jwala and Yashi offer a quick insight about what they what this podcast to be and talk a little bit about how the podcast came to life.