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Six months later, we're back. Trump is president, and abortion rights are up in the air. What does this mean? Where do we go from here? This episode is a chat about how we move forward, with of course some rants about how we're feeling about the current state of the world.

Hey there! This week Varsha and Tiara are back talking about all the wacky things happening right now from the racist trolls losing their mind over the rumours of Avantika being cast as Rapunzel, the Tik Tok ban in the US and Jay Shetty being exposed as a FAKE monk?! Buckle up!

Do you reckon you've settled? What will your parents think? Are you ok with being disliked? This week, we tell you the things that we've learnt during our teen years and early twenties, and give commentary on your submissions! Join us and give your input to some of the following topics ! When will people stop inhaling coloured pens? (vapes) Is it acceptable to homie hop? Is it ok to plead ignorance in situations where something objectively wrong has been done? How do we feel about drugs and alcohol?

Happy New Year!!! Varsha and Tiara are back with a brand new episode talking about what we're leaving behind in 2023 and what we're taking into 2024! Follow us on ⁠@n2bcpod ⁠ Come stalk us:   ⁠@varsha.yajman  ⁠  ⁠@tiaradesilva

Hello hello! Varsha and Tiara are back with an exciting episode that's a bit different to their usual. They are unpacking the Bollywood scandal about Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra. So buckle up and get ready for some Bollywood goss! THE VOICE RESOURCES Explainer Translated materials Varsha: https://www.instagram.com/varsha.yajman/?hl=en Tiara: https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva/?hl=en

Life in plastic, is drastic! Varsha and Tiara are back talking about their thoughts on barbie? Can we really separate Mattel from the movie? Is it just a bit of fun? Did the movie do well to refashion Barbie into a modern feminist icon

Varsha and Tiara are back with a new episode talking all things mental health, self care and dealing with white therapists! Buckle up for a rant! Find us here: @n2bcpod @tiaradesilva @varshayajman

They are back after 4 months of chaos to talk about the cost of living, and some exciting life updates !!! Go stalk us on Instagram: @n2bcpod Tiara: @tiaradesilva Varsha: @varsha.yajman

Dare, they say it might be one of their best eps yet. This week, Varsha and Tiara talk all things unconscious bias, racist POC to a lack of conversation about drinking, sex and everything "sinful".  Follow us on @n2bcpod  Come stalk us:   @varsha.yajman    @tiaradesilva

This week Varsha and Tiara are here to chat about the dangers of celebrity culture and where it even started. Buckle up for a ranty time! Follow us on @n2bcpod Come stalk us:  @varsha.yajman   @tiaradesilva

Was Emma Chamberlain right when she said social media is flopping? This week Varsha and Tiara are here to talk about what's wrong with social media, from the new Harry and Megan doco to disingenuous allyship. Buckle up for a ranty lil ep!

Hello hello! Varsha and Tiara are finally back with another episode, unpacking mainstream aesthetics, getting nose jobs and spending money on feeling more confident. They hope you love this episode!

They're back!! After a month, Varsha and Tiara are here to talk about all things identity politics. What's the point of representation when our values are not being represented? How do we find our crowd when there are so few POC, and they don't align with our politics? What's more important - politics or representation?

At 96, Queen Elizabeth II passed away. On this special episode, we look into the various sentiment surrounding her death. is the slander justified? Are the memes disrespectful?

Good day everyone, this week Varsha and Tiara risk it all by getting candid about family reputation. How do we get out of its hold? Is it rebellion or is it something we can't escape? Have we rebelled or have we just broken restrictive notions of career, love, culture etc. They talk about their relationship with the podcast and how they're manoeuvring the tricky ups and downs of life as two young, outspoken women of colour against the restrictive notions of reputation. Buckle up for a rambly ep! Follow us @n2bcpod on Instagram!

This week on N2BC, Varsha and Tiara get a bit more personal, talking about their struggles and ways to cope with the Aunty Gossip Network (Be part of our episodes!!) @n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva

Dr Mehreen Faruqi is the Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens and Senator for New South Wales. Mehreen is a career engineer and life-long activist for social and environmental justice. She is the first Muslim woman to sit in an Australian parliament and Australia's first Muslim senator. Too Migrant, Too Muslim, Too Loud is her memoir. Mehreen has inspired so many young women of colour to stand up and be themselves unapologetically. Mehreen Faruqi: @mehreenfaruqi Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva

Welcome back to another ep where Varsha and Tiara continue the last episode's discussion of identity by talking about the role of racism, religion and the TikTok trends in shaping our identity. Article mentioned: PO(ID)C: Why the label isn't a one-size-fits-all in anti-racist activism by Alana Ramshaw Podcast by Shameless media: Four whole cents Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva

In part 1 of a two-part series Varsha and Tiara explore how our skin colour shapes our identity. In part 1 they interview Jess Harwood, an Indian-Australian artist and discuss her experience being white-passing. Jess is an illustrator, communications professional and environmental campaigner living on Gadigal land in Sydney. Initially training as a lawyer, Jess worked on shark conservation at Humane Society International and most recently on climate change communications. Jess uses her art, comics and 'info-toons' to explain and drive people to take action on climate and environmental issues, and has had her work featured by the BBC, ABC and in The Guardian. Jess' artworks have been used in many climate change organisations and campaigns, including the Climate Council, the Fight for the Reef campaign, and by the Gas Free Hunter Alliance. Get ready for an incredible discussion! Check out Jess! Instagram Shop Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva

FEDERAL ELECTION RANTS. Bye bye Sco Mo and hello Dutton? This election we've seen more representation than ever but is this really enough? On this ep of N2BC, Varsha and Tiara talk about all the chaos from Keneally losing her seat to the election of Teal independents and Peter Dutton now being the leader of the Liberal party. Articles we referred to: https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/may/23/teal-independents-who-are-they-how-did-they-upend-australia-election https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/asian-representation-in-parliament-has-now-doubled-but-some-advocates-say-its-not-enough/ezzub39hn Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva

What is it like being a Trans, non-binary person in India, what about being a POC in Australia? We were privileged to be joined by the incredible Srishti Chaterjee. Srishti (they/them) is a Bengali non-binary writer, artist, and political organiser. They research and write about technology, protests, and citizenship, and love cooking big meals as a resident mum-friend! Go follow Srishti! Instagram: @srxshteax Article: Political Particpation and Dissent for Non-Citizens Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva

Why are we all talking about Elon? Aren't we forgetting marginalised narratives? Why is there a massive increase in Indian CEOs in the US? Is it representation or exploitation? Join Varsha and Tiara as they explore these issues this week! Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva Articles referred to: The Economist is wrong. Brahmins become CEOs in US not because of quotas in India Why Indian CEOs rock and rule in the US Quora thread

We've been using the word gaslighting wrong... Everything from the silent treatment, to medical professionals to racism, this week, Varsha and Tiara unpack what gaslighting actually means with therapist Rashida Dungarwalla.  Rashida is a Registered Psychologist and founder of Flow State Space in Sydney, NSW. Rashida loves working with a variety of presentations including identity, culture, creativity, grief and trauma. Rashida is passionate about mental health advocacy and working towards destigmatizing mental illness. Wanting to create a space in which complex mental health topics and information could be shared in a creative and easy to digest way led to the birth of Flow State Space. Flow State offers workshops/ webinars and mental well-being education content for organisations to ensure mental health remains a priority to audiences small and large in an engaging way. Follow Rashida! Instagram: @flow.state.space Be part of our episodes!! https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

We're back with a chill and ranty episode with just the two of us! This week is all about the representation of South Asian women in film and TV. We chat about Bridgerton, Big Bang Theory and Never Have I Ever - have any of these shows actually done representation right? Be part of our episodes!! https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

This week we chatted to the wonderful Alicia Vrajlal about how to enter the journalism industry, how to deal with the discrimination and dealing with stigma in the South Asian community. Alicia Vrajlal is an entertainment and pop culture enthusiast and the proud daughter of Fijian Indian immigrants. She's a Sydney-based journalist who is the former Editor at HuffPost Australia and now Culture Editor at Refinery29 Australia. She made her start in the media industry in 2011 when she founded an entertainment blog. Passionate about elevating underrepresented voices through her journalism, she went on to launch the blog Draw Your Box, which focuses on diversity-related stories in Australia and beyond. Known for that one time she conducted red carpet interviews with a hairbrush she bought at Woolies (in lieu of a microphone), she's equally up for a debrief about The Bachelor as she is a serious conversation about social issues. Be part of our episodes!! https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

We are joined by Ukrainian activist Liana Spitetsky this week. Liana talks about her role as the president of the association, provides us with a summary of what is happening between Russia and Ukraine, how we can support beyond donations and how she is keeping her hope and strength. We have linked organisations you can donate to below. If you don't have the means to, please share content that amplifies Ukrainian voices. We hope you are keeping well, sending our love to each of you. In solidarity, V and T Charities that help the war effort Save Life: This NGO crowdfunds non-lethal military equipment, such as thermal vision scopes & supplies it to the Donbas front lines. It also provides training for Ukrainian soldiers, as well as researching troops' needs and social reintegration of veterans. Donbas SOS: This organization helps those who live in the Donbas war zone, those who relocated to other parts of Ukraine, and freed prisoners of war. It offers legal support, accommodation assistance, and psychological aid among other things. Crimea SOS: This organization has been helping internally displaced people from Crimea since Russia occupied the peninsula in 2014. It documents Russian authorities' repressions against Crimeans and advocates for the end of the occupation. Hospitallers: This is a medical battalion that unites volunteer paramedics and doctors to save the lives of soldiers on the frontline. They crowdfund their vehicle repairs, fuel, and medical equipment. Charities that help children Tabletochki: This foundation has been supporting children with cancer for 10 years. They procure medicines, equipment, and arrange overseas treatment, among other things. ChildrenWeWillMakeIt: This movement grew out of a campaign that raised $2 million to get the world's most expensive medicine for a Ukrainian boy with spinal muscular atrophy. It now fundraises for the treatment of other Ukrainian children with SMA. Ruka ob Ruku: This is a running club for children with disabilities. The initiative gives children an opportunity to train and take part in races together with their parents and volunteers. Charities for the elderly Happy Old: This charity provides older people across Ukraine with groceries and medicine, holds educational, entertainment, and sports events, as well as helps with employment. They even created a modeling agency for the elderly. Let's Help: This charity cares for older people living alone and helps state retirement homes. They also advocate for better treatment of older people by the state, including providing people aged 60+ with easy access to education. Starenki: It's a charitable initiative devoted to issues of old age in Ukraine. They help lonely seniors by providing them with groceries and hygiene products. Charities that help women Women Perspectives: This organization has been helping women who have faced domestic violence, discrimination in the labor market, and other issues. The NGO works with local and state authorities to promote pro-equality gender policies in Ukraine. Marsh Zhinok (Women's March): Every year, on March 8, this initiative holds a rally promoting gender equality and the protection of women from gender-based violence. Currently, the organization is petitioning for Ukraine to adopt the Istanbul Convention. Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

Is nostalgia a good enough reason to keep listening to Chris Brown and R Kelly? Does cancelling people actually work and if so, shouldn't have something been done by now? Join us this week as we investigate whether we can really separate the art from the artists. Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

Varsha and Tiara dive into their experiences being “gifted”, what that word even means and the barriers people face in being a “gifted” or “un-gifted” child. Is it even a real thing, are there certain factors like race, class and gender that influence this? Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

This is possibly our favourite ep we've ever recorded. Imposter syndrome and the complexities of race and gender and class! From Christmas parties to university to family, we talk about the feelings of imposter syndrome and how we can unpack why we feel like this! We hope you love this ep as much as we do and REMINDER you are not a FRAUD. How to be an Indigenous ally: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/three-ways-you-can-be-respectful-around-january-26-this-year/df6eee43-c726-4ab0-9a4a-af5b219a00c5 An incredible piece: https://www.mamamia.com.au/abolish-the-date/ Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

We've all felt worried that we're overshared or have burdened someone with our thoughts but how do we actually know if we are just having a deep convo or are oversharing? Well, this week Varsha and Tiara dive right in discuss their experiences with trauma dumping, how they recognize it and alternatives to it. Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

This week Varsha and Tiara are going into all things family expectations. Going into their own stories as well as your amazing responses sent via the IG @n2bcpod, they discuss how to deal with family expectations and also how to shift your perspective on them. Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

This week, Varsha and Tiara are going in on whether New Year's resolutions are actually any good for us and breaking down the idea of feelings “cleansed” in the New Year. How do we actually feel cleansed and should we be making resolutions? Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

This week is all about unpacking the stigma around jealousy and its roots in comparison. Varsha and Tiara dive into the difference between envy and jealousy, their experiences with jealousy and envy and how to cope with these emotions as well as what creates these feelings in the first place. The chaotic energy is there as usual so get ready! Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

On this episode of N2BC and Varsha and Tiara dive into all things star signs, manifestation and religion. From the gentrification of culture and religion, the exclusivity of scripture at school to Varsha exposing her love for manifestation and Tiara's religious identity crisis, there are plenty of tangents and they hope you enjoy, reflect and laugh with them. Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

Welcome back! This week gets real, talking about whether influencers actually owe us anything? Why do we expect anything from them? What does an authentic influence even mean? Varsha and Tiara talk about it all so get set for some tangents, rambles and hopefully some reflection! Be part of our episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

Our lovely tiara is turning 20! So join Varsha and Tiara as they recount 19 lessons they've learned so far. It's a sappy episode but one with some good ol tangents as always @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

Your favourite South Asian girls are back with a new ep and are joined by Tarang Chawla, a South Asian advocate for women's rights, racial justice and much much more! They talk about how to call out someone respectfully, deal with conservative family and what authentic advocacy looks like As usual Varsha and Tiara go off on their rants, this time all about their experiences with racist and misogynistic comments. It's a long one but the chaos surely makes the time fly by right? Be anonymously featured in future episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

Disclaimer: #AD this episode is sponsored by ModiBodi This week Varsha and Tiara are here to tell all about periods, sustainability and inclusivity. They dive into the stigma around periods and whether a sustainable lifestyle is accessible for all and if so, is it actually achievable or is there something we're omitting from the conversation. From veganism to fast fashion to greenwash, they chat about it all. Massive thank you to ModiBodi for providing all of you lovely listeners with an affiliate code. Simply enter N2BC15 when checking out to receive 15% off! Be anonymously featured in future episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

Back from their two-week break, Varsha and Tiara are here to talk about the FOMO and anxiety most of us have been feeling since coming out of lockdown. They share some tips about easing your way back into the “real world” and have a good ol' chat about Halloween stresses and making plans with friends. They've missed you and hope you have too! Be anonymously featured in future episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

Are you happy? Well you should be. That's what we're told right?  Well on this week's episode of N2BC, Varsha and Tiara unpack this pressure to be happy. It's a bit of a cynical episode but in the most chaotic way possible! Hope you enjoy! Be anonymously featured in future episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod    Come stalk us:   @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman   @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

On this week's episode of N2BC, Varsha and Tiara are joined by climate activist Anjali Sharma for a segment. Is all Activism “Performative”? Can Capitalism and Advocacy exist in the same space? And why do we use the term activist so exclusively, arent I just someone who cares? This episode is all about dissecting capitalism and capitalist societies and their relationship with activism, what makes a good activist and the issue with exclusionary activism. As women with experience in Activist spaces and who have been labelled as such, they have noticed the discrepancies, the exclusion, the truths, the falsifications and the discourse that prevails when it comes to the nuances of advocacy. Go follow Anjali Sharma! @anj.sharmaa https://www.instagram.com/anj.sharmaa Imo Kuah's article: School Strike 4 Climate Organiser Says Climate Activism Is Whitewashed https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/school-strike-4-climate-organiser-says-climate-activism-is-whitewashed  Be anonymously featured in future episodes!!   @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod   Come stalk us:  @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman  @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

Welcome back besties!! This week Varsha and Tiara are here to validate your struggles! They talk about our need for external validation vs internal validation, our relationship between ourselves, our grades and the need to be perfect!  Get ready to feel seen, exposed and loved  Also! Sending all of our love to those of you in your final year of high school - you are going to do amazing, we are manifesting it  Be anonymously featured in future episodes!!  @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

This week Varsha and Tiara chat about all things identity politics! All things labels of conservative, activist, apolitical. Oh and don't forget AOC's dress at the Met Gala and the new show where we put activists against each other. It's a lot, but in classic N2BC style Be featured in our future episodes!! @n2bcpod https://www.instagram.com/n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman https://www.instagram.com/varshayajman @tiaradesilva https://www.instagram.com/tiaradesilva

TRIGGER WARNING: Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety September 6th-13th was ‘Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness' Week. Varsha and Tiara dive into a long chat about their experiences with diet culture, the barriers people face accessing help and some coping mechanisms they personally use.  It's a heavy one, but as always filled with random tangents and laughs and some very sappy moments. Be featured in our future episodes @n2bcpod Resources for help: Local GP's provide counselling many times - Butterfly Foundation: 1800 334 674 - HeadSpace: 1800 650 890 or ‘HEADSPACE: Understanding ED's': https://headspace.org.au/young-people/understanding-and-dealing-with-eating-disorders-for-young-people/   - BeyondBlue online community forum: Trigger Warning: Personal Stories and a gauge surrounding ED's: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/welcome-and-orientation/struggling-with-ed - REACHOUT AU: Support Services for Eating Disorders: https://au.reachout.com/articles/support-services-for-eating-disorders - Eating Disorders in Men: https://butterfly.org.au/eating-disorders/who-does-it-affect/males/ - Online psychology services, Avani Dias, Triple J Pod, 'R U OK, in reality, alot of us aren't': https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWJjLm5ldC5hdS90cmlwbGVqL2hhY2svcG9kY2FzdC9wb2RjYXN0LnhtbA/episode/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWJjLm5ldC5hdS90cmlwbGVqL3Byb2dyYW1zL2hhY2svaGFjay8xMzUyNzc0OA?hl=en-AU&ved=2ahUKEwiP2bCo9__yAhUFSX0KHYexAEsQieUEegQIMRAO&ep=6. Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva - Check these out! Varsha's Article on Ed's and Racism for Refinery29: https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/racism-eating-disorder - Tiara's Article on Mental Health for Shakthi: https://www.shaktimentalhealth.com/story-tiara

We've all had them. Toxic relationships are so common but how do we actually deal with them? Conflict resolution? Well, Varsha and Tiara certainly do not have the answers for you but are here to go through the different conflict resolution styles and have a chat about their experiences!  Come chat with us!!! @n2bcpod Come stalk us on: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva

Join Varsha and Tiara for a rant about the lack of menstruation education, objectification of women in Bollywood, Hollywood and politics and high school sex-ed and only fans. It's a bit of a mess but a beautiful mess indeed as they TRY to deconstruct the reasons behind attitudes towards the sexualisation of women. Follow us @n2bcpod to be part of our polls and see the bts hehe Come stalk us on: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva

Admit it, you're burnt out as you're listening to this. Well in you're in for a long chat with Varsha and Tiara about all things toxic productivity and hustle culture. Oh and don't forget that you're even more burnt out during lockdown than normal xo Let's talk about it all! Follow us on IG! @n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva

This week, Varsha and Tiara attempt to unpack their internalised misogyny, beginning with Bollywood movies to Harry Styles to Joe Goldberg. They also discuss the controversy surrounding the infamous group chat that tormented Maria Thathill. Let's just say you're in for some laughs and some "oh shit" moments. Article:  "I am sexually attracted to women, but only romantically attracted to men" Quiz: What % Sexist Are You? Follow us on IG! @n2bcpod Come stalk us: @varsha.yajman @tiaradesilva

On this weeks episode, Varsha and Tiara get serious as they unpack the struggles of the last couple of years and address their respective mental health experiences. They discuss being invalidated for their struggles, medication and mental health stigma as people of colour.  TRIGGER WARNING  This episode has mentions of depression, eating disorders, anxiety and death. If you or someone you love needs help, contact Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14. Our Instagram also contains a list of mental health resources for BIPOC people.  Follow us on Instagram @n2bcpod Sending you love wherever you are.

It's a long one folks! In this episode of N2BC, Varsha and Tiara chat (more like rant) about Eurocentric beauty standards. They delve into their own experiences, discuss the widespread effects of cultural gentrification and provide a few little tips to appreciate our features for what they are. 

On the very first episode of N2BC, Varsha and Tiara delve into the topic of Privilege, and its prevalence in the COVID-19 World, as they share their thoughts as women of colour on anti-lockdown protests, white privilege, and reflect on their circumstances. In the past two years, life hasn't been easy and the unpredictable nature of the pandemic unveiled discrepancies within society. Join us as we discuss the shitshow of Sydney lockdown from our bedrooms Catch you next week! Join the conversation @n2bcpod Come stalk us on @tiaradesilva and @varsha.yajman --- Lights by Sappheiros https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/LightsSappheiros Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-lbbHQbZNKg