Still Waking Up

My wonderful mother, Shirnett Khorran-Gajaraj M.D., M.P.H, R.N. is on to talk about the process of IVF and her experiences with it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

Kathryn Nielsen is on to talk about being a Chinese-American adopted to white parents. We discuss her experiences and navigating the complexities and nuances of this identity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

My father, a psychiatrist with 50 years of experience, is back to talk about the horrifying violence caused by the police against those with mental illness. We discuss some of the roots of this problem and how we need to move forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

Andy is back and is sharing his personal story of coming to the U.S. when he was 10. He discusses the challenges he faced and working to find his sense of self. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

I’m joined by my friend Gizela Zaqueu to talk about our feelings about the 2020 election results. There is so much to unpack, from party rhetoric to voting demographics. While we are excited and can sigh a breathe of relief, there is so much work to be done! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

In this episode I’m joined by Thomas Curran, a left leaning independent who grew up in a conservative Catholic household. We discuss the influence religion has in American politics and the issues voters are using to choose their parties. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

I’m joined in this episode by Jayaur Bello, who grew up in Nigeria and is outspoken about the corruption of the Special Anti- Robbery Unit. We discuss police brutality, both within Nigeria and the U.S. and what causes groups like this to thrive. Jayaur shares his personal experiences with both SARS and police in the U.S. Please listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

After a bit of a hiatus, I’m back with an episode recorded a while ago with my friend Brandon Clayville, an athletic trainer. He discusses the connection between keeping the mind and the body healthy. We hope that during these difficult times of trauma, confusion, and stress, that everyone is listening to their body and taking care of themselves however they need. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

I am honored to have my uncle, Detective Edward Johnson, on this episode to give his insight on not only what it is like being a black man in America right now but also having had worked for the police force for 38 years. Now more than ever we need to listen, empathize, and amplify the black voices around us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

In this episode I talk about the show Never Have I Ever, being part of Indian culture when I don’t share many of the common customs or the language and the difficulty in navigating these cultural complexities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

We’re all going through so much right now so I’m joined with my Dad to talk about mental health. We discuss coping methods for anxiety, stress and insomnia. We also talk about ways to be grateful and to give back. We are all in this together and there is always help. ❤️ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

Thomas and I decided the best thing to get our minds off of these scary times was to discuss our new favorite reality show Family Karma! If you haven’t seen the show you should- it’s filled with so much drama and ridiculousness. It follows some very well off Indian families in Miami, FL and here is our hot take on the 4 episodes that are out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

This episode I’m joined by one of my best friends, Thomas Curran, to talk about the mayhem of COVID-19. We discuss why young people are reluctant to social distance , government action, and how ultimately this situation is a test of humanity’s selflessness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

In this episode I’m joined by my wonderful parents who give their knowledge and expertise on the coronavirus. We discuss misinformation, precautions everyone should be taking, and the mass hysteria surrounding this virus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

In this episode I discuss period shaming and how this shame and stigma contribute to period poverty, gender discrimination, and violence. For something so natural, women are made to feel isolated and ashamed. I share my personal experiences with this as well as offer my insight into how societies need to evolve to make the world a safer place for women. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

In this episode I’m joined by my friend and brilliant climate change activist and expert, Eilidh Robb! She shares her knowledge of the causes of climate change, the lack of transparency in corporations, and the changes we can make in order to reduce the negative impact humans make on the earth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

I’m joined again my dad, a psychiatrist, to talk about psychological and emotional trauma. We discuss what trauma is, it’s symptoms, it’s treatment, and what we need to do to prevent trauma. Remember there is always help. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

Ezz El Defrawi is on this week’s episode to talk about AI! Ezz explains what artificial intelligence is, how it is taking over, and what to expect in the (scarily immediate) future regarding jobs and our day to day lives. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

In this episode, I’m joined by my boyfriend Andy to talk about our “unconventional” interracial relationship. We talk about struggles we’ve had, religion, fun opportunities, and other aspects of our experiences of being in an interracial relationship. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

In this episode I discuss my thoughts on the Royal family and whether they have real value and purpose to society , Harry and Meghan’s recent shocking decision and whether monarchies should even exist in 2020. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

After watching the movie Togo on Disney +, I felt very strongly that more people needed to know this untold true story of a dog named Togo. As a child, I had always heard about a heroic dog named Balto, but actually, the dog of that heroic Alaskan run that saved so many children was named Togo. Listen to find out how incredible this dog is! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

This episode I’m joined by my sweet and amazing boyfriend Andy and we talk about our experience with having a long distance relationship. We discuss communication, arguments, trust and more. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

In this episode I explore the rampant excessive tanning that goes on in Irish Step and the racial and hypocritical undertones associated with it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

I’m joined by my father, a psychiatrist with over 40 years of experience, to discuss the harmful and pervasive stigma towards mental illness. We have witnessed this stigma first hand, especially in communities of color, and want to educate the public on why and how this stigma needs to urgently be changed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support

Hello! I’ve decided to start a podcast. I’m bursting with things to say and I have so many wonderful and bright people around me who have stories worth sharing so here I go... be gentle with me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rohini/support