Kaur Voices Talk Show

Jessie Brar made the list of 100 Most Influential Sikhs Under 30! As founder of The Mental Health Spotlight, she shares how she turned her struggles with mental health and PTSD into a career helping others to overcome the same – especially in the South Asian community. Jessie shares how important it was for her to see other people who looked like her and understood her culture who were speaking out about these issues. It gave her the courage to initially seek help. Support this podcast

How do we create safe spaces for women and children? Sardarni Navleen Kaur is the Sikh Community educator at the Central Gurdwara Khalsa Jatha London. She currently teaches SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social Cultural Development & and Sikh Studies) worldwide. SMSC aims to do just that. She also runs women's empowerment workshops and mindfulness courses. She coordinates projects at the Children's Gurdwara Project on faith empowerment in London. She is the chair of the Cinq Étoile Dashmesh Academie in Paris running regular leadership development programmes for European Sikh youth and most recently is focusing on her consulting company called Sahara Sisterhood with a special focus on Safeguarding and Mental Health. Support this podcast

Hello Beautiful Souls, this week on Kaur Voices, our guest is Puneet Dhillon, PhD who is doing some AMAZING work to Empower Women. Her research has shown that when men's perception of women's roles change it influences men's treatment of women. Presently, she works in Communications and Research at Punjabi Community Health Services. Support this podcast

Do you think Kaur Voices is just for women? Meet our team and find out why Kaur Voices is a space for all people. Jasvir Kaur Rababan, founder of Kaur Voices, chose "Kaur" to represent a nurturing energy for this space, and it also speaks to the "core" voices within us all that need to be heard. Hear from each of the team about why they feel inspired to support this seva, and why this space is needed. Support this podcast

This week, Jasvir Kaur Rababan addresses your concerns, questions and comments regarding the last episode of Kaur Voices Talk Show called "Ep 22 - Sexual Abuse in Gurdwaras." Please watch this episode to understand her intention behind sharing this difficult topic, and learn about the https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/metoosikh?__cft__[0]=AZXAB8WcpIY604aX8BZfs3XnuW78EXkCGvePwQ70tmww3iE6lZxDfZnwMhPYIyI5QJjPEZCMcI5vi3UxE2mA22AyRdvtpfk50bNCZWi-g3jO4A_dSFB4h9ZFc8deyVFPIDxFOaWPdDnm7g0u8-6dYw1kxYSKd--HVOlYABxK1rJOb31bf4Q06z7eNlTHPSbXFTQ&__tn__=*NK*F (#MeTooSikh) Movment she is launching and why it's so important. Support this podcast

Listen to the story of one Sikh family in Maryland who had the courage to speak out and support their daughter, but were not supported by their Gurdwara. The man who sexually abused their daughter of 12 at the time, continues to serve as a Granthi and teach kirtan to children. Why are we allowing this? We must protect our children and stand up for the safety of our sangat. Support this podcast

Preetinder Singh is a renowned musician, researcher and educator in the field of Sikh Music and a lead tutor at Raj Academy. Raj Academy is at the forefront on Sikh Music education and revival since 1994, creating a global renaissance in the world of Sikh Music. Preetinder has travelled and performed globally alongside his teacher, Professor Surinder Singh, taking the Taus to global platforms, world stages and raising it's voice to new heights. Support this podcast

"With tremendous courage, Kalbir Bains breaks through taboos. She has transcended from victim to advocate for those suffering from domestic abuse, including honour-based violence, girl abortion, and dowry abuse. "NOT our daughter! The true story of a daughter-in-law" is a book by Kalbir Bains; it's also been turned into a short film. Through telling her story Kalbir gives others the courage to break through a veil of shame, thus disempowering abusers. As a volunteer for The Sharan Project Kalbir educates the younger generation on honour-based abuse and encourages them not to suffer in silence. She is also changing public policy by educating CPS, police force, and health workers. Her work is chipping away at the cycles of abuse." Listen to this important conversation with her in Episode 20 of Kaur Voices. Support this podcast

We all know someone who has experienced mental health difficulties: whether ourselves, family members, or friends. Within Punjabi communities, those living with mental health difficulties can face stigma from family and friends, wider society, as well as within health care settings, which can sometimes lead to increased isolation and a lack of support." Learn how Taraki is working to raise awareness, educate and faciliate social support for those suffering from Mental Health issues. Listen to this Podcast with Jasvir Kaur Rababan and Shuranjeet Singh, founder and director of Taraki. Visit http://www.sikhnet.com/kaurvoices?fbclid=IwAR0pAQe_tDvp_mHBT8sUNaRC_gbVgpz6VdgvawZI_XupLimjN7hsbn9F2fE (www.sikhnet.com/kaurvoices) Support this podcast

Gurpreet from The Kaur Movement joins us again with Bishamber Das Kaur, the first South Asian plus size model and youngest magistrate judge at 22 in the UK. Together, let's raise awareness and break the silence to put an end to sexual abuse and the shame and blame game. Learn more and join us at: http://www.sikhnet.com/kaurvoices?fbclid=IwAR1hKQzuQSBxDgoLU7jK2DXETl7RTYzKacWTQdc5XRTCrnOQsB0MkntCLMo (www.sikhnet.com/kaurvoices) Support this podcast

Curious about how Sikh Music is used for healing? Come and explore Sikh Music as a Tool for Therapy with guests Gagandeep Kaur and Niranjan Kaur from the Raj Academy. Support this podcast

This weekend! Our guest is Jeeti Pooni, motivational speaker, author and filmmaker. Jeeti Pooni has broken her silence of being sexually abused as a young child. Jeeti's outing of the veil of silence has been a spark for much needed conversations to end the violence and abuse experienced not only by women in the Indian community but all communities. She is author of The Silent Stoning, and the driving force behind her documentary film Because We Are Girls. Jeeti is an advocate for cultural change, and voice for girls, boys, men and women that have suffered sexual abuse. Support this podcast

Three-time Leo Award nominee, film director Baljit Sangra, joins Kaur Voices Talk Show this Saturday for a LIVE broadcast. Her latest film "Because We Are Girls" explores the impact of sexual abuse on a family. The film is about the misplaced shame and family honor perpetuated in patriarchal culture, which relies on female submissiveness and obedience. It explores this dark topic through an empathetic lens that celebrates sisterhood amidst profound childhood trauma—a lens that is feminist and empowering. Join us for this important conversation and be part of the change. Learn more and listen at SikhNet.com/KaurVoices Support this podcast

Meet Gurpreet Kaur, founder of The Kaur Movement! She started this platform to raise awareness about abuse within south Asian families. Follow her on https://www.instagram.com/thekaurmovement/ (Instagram) Support this podcast

This weekend we bring for you our discussion with Raj Arneja, author of the new book "Love at First Sight: A Mother's Journey to Adoption." This memoir depicts her story of becoming a mother, the journey that took her 7,000 miles from her home on the west coast of Canada all the way to India in the 1990s to adopt her now fully-grown children. Support this podcast

Do you know someone struggling with depression? Or how about a drinking problem? Founders of SOCH Mental Health, Maneet Kaur Chahal, RN, BScN, MSc(c) and Jasmeet Kaur Chagger, RN, BScN, MSc(c) are joining us to discuss these issues and other mental health issues in the South Asian Punjabi Community. Learn what you need to know to begin to shift the perspective, so getting help is more accessible. Learn More >> https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/ (SOCH Mental Health) https://www.kaurvoices.org/ (Kaur Voices) https://www.sikhnet.com/kaurvoices (Kaur Voices Talk Show) Support this podcast

Jasvir Kaur Rababan is the ONLY SIKH WOMAN breathing life back into the sacred healing practice of NAAD YOGA (and she's our host of Kaur Voices!). This Saturday, you'll have a unique opportunity to find out about the difficulties she endured that ultimately turned into blessings, and how she achieved what once would have sounded “impossible” to her former self – the distinguished title of MBE awarded to her at Buckingham Palace in recognition of the positive impact of her work in music therapy. Support this podcast

Professor Surinder Singh's motivation is to reveal the joyous spiritual teachings of Guru Nanak in the manner in which they were intended. He is a musicologist, writer, singer, composer, social reformer, academic and humanitarian, but above all he wishes to teach the sacred science of sound. He has a humble vision of peace, humanity, happiness and beacons of love experienced through Sikh music. It is a gift that he wants to share through the message of Shabad Guru – the musical realisation of Guru's wisdom. Support this podcast

Jaspreet Kaur better known as http://www.behindthenetra.com/ (Behind the Netra) for her poetry, joins us for another inspiring interview. She is an award-winning Spoken Word Poet from East London with an academic background in History BA and Gender Studies MA and has been voted one of the Top 10 Inspirational Sikh Women in the UK! She actively works with national governments, corporations and charities alike, such as TED, the UN and women's networks across the UK, using her poetry and writing to inspire and drive social change. Her TED talk, “How Poetry Saved My Life” is one of many examples of this. She is also an avid humanitarian and is an ambassador for Binti International and Time to Change. Support this podcast

Join us with Krishna Kaur Khalsa, Master Kundalini Yoga Teacher and founder of Y.O.G.A. for Youth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and families in underserved communities through the principles and practice of yoga. Support this podcast

Former Actress, Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneur, turned Author, Public Speaker and Creative Producer, Maisha Dyson now brings her talents to the world of radio & television. In her latest project, United We Slay, Maisha inspires both women and girls of color by sharing the untold stories of “Badass” women in sports, entertainment, business, lifestyle & culture. Support this podcast

VALARIE KAUR is a seasoned civil rights activist and prophetic voice "at the forefront of progressive change." She burst into American consciousness after the 2016 election when her Watch Night Service address went viral with 30+ million views. Her question "Is this the darkness of the tomb – or the darkness of the womb?" reframed the political moment and became a mantra for people fighting for change. As a lawyer, filmmaker, and innovator, Valarie has helped win policy change on multiple fronts and now leads the Revolutionary Love Project to champion love as a force for justice. She founded Groundswell, the Yale Visual Law Project and Faithful Internet. A daughter of Sikh farmers in California, Valarie earned degrees at Stanford University, Harvard Divinity School, and Yale Law School. Valarie's new book, See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love, expands on her "blockbuster" TED Talk and hits the shelves June 2020. Support this podcast

Michelle Saahene is the cofounder of https://fromprivilegetoprogress.org/about (Privilege to Progress) (P2P) a national movement to desegregate the public conversation about race. P2P calls on all Americans to join on the path to antiracism by learning, speaking up in their everyday lives and amplifying the voices of people of color on social media.⁣ Support this podcast

In this Fourth episode: Rajvinder Khaira talks about The Pink Ladoo Project, founded byherself, is encouraging the South Asian community to recognise the damaging impact of gender biased traditions on young girls, their families and the community at large. The Pink Ladoo is the symbol of a protest against South Asian gender biased cultural norms. Support this podcast

In this third episode Manjit Kaur talks about how she got involved with menstrual issues, illustrating the traumatic nature of women's sexual journey. They discussed how "Periods are foundation of life" & how Sikhi gave equality and freedom to women and celebrated femininity. The talks went on from girls not able to go to school due to lack of period products to what if people offered menstrual products as golak. Join Jasvir Kaur Rababan and Manjit Gill from Binti International as they break stigma and smash shame surround periods. Support this podcast

In this second episode the distinguished entrepreneur and philanthropist Prof. Peter Virdee offers his views on equality for women. The topics ranged from the sexual grooming of young Sikh girls, to his pride in his turban, to the initiative to offer menstrual products in women's bathrooms at Gurdwara. Support this podcast

In this first episode Jasvir has a jubliant conversation with Guruchanan Kaur who fell in love with Sikhi through her musical background (both Jasvir and Guruchanan are cofounders of https://www.kaurvoices.org/ (kaurvoices.org), a platform for empowering Sikh women). Guruchanan was amazed when she found that there is a religion based off music, that our Gurus themselves invented musical instruments, and that our teachings are organized in Raags, showing how central music is in Sikhi. Support this podcast