Why Don't We Talk Podcast

Welcome to Season 2, today we discuss . During this episode we meet Jasbinder who became a widow at just 41 years old. She shares her story and also speaks about the platform she created called 'Your Saheli' to help and support others. You can learn more about it here on Instagram or join the community here on Facebook. If you enjoyed today's episode, please share with friends and family and rate it, review it and subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on future episodes. To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Podcast Image credit: Deepa Rodrigues Photography Please Note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience.

Welcome to Season 2, today we discuss self love. For a long time I didn't really understand what self love was, was it self care or something else? So today we talk with guest Uma Kangai about what self love is and how we can bring more of it into our lives. You can follow Uma's work and learn more about her by visiting her on Instagram here. If you enjoyed today's episode, please share with friends and family and rate it, review it and subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on future episodes. To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Please Note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience.

Welcome to Season 2, today's topic is a one that perhaps you don't think about too often or maybe it rules your life, either way, I wanted to discuss this as I feel it's one that we should be more aware of. Today's guest, Anupa will be sharing her story and discussing body image as a slim person also post partum as well as the pressures it can put on the younger generations. To learn more about Anupa, you can follow here on Instagram here. If you enjoyed today's episode, please share with friends and family and rate it, review it and subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on future episodes. To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Please Note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience.

I am throwing these solo episodes in when I feel they are needed. Everything I share today is from my own personal experiences. The book I highly recommend is The Fakir by Ruzbeh Bharucha and also Your Souls Gift: The Healing Power of the Life You Planned by Robert A. Schwartz. If you want to join my programme where I will be sharing Spiritual & Mindfulness Tools to help you with your emotional wellbeing. Then you can learn more here - https://renuravalia.com/group-programme/. If you have questions or want some support as you heal from a death, please get in touch by either emailing me at renuravalia@gmail.com or dropping me a message on Instagram @iamrenuravalia.

Welcome to Season 2, today we discuss cancer. I think everybody has experienced cancer in some form or another, whether you have been through it yourself or have experienced someone close to you who has had cancer but still it feels there is a silence around it. Today we have Dee as our guest, she is a cancer survivor and today we discuss what it was like and why we don't talk about it. If you enjoy today's episode, please share with friends and family and rate it, review it and subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on future episodes. You can support us on Instagram @whydontwetalkpodcast To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Please Note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience.

We are back for a Second Season! This season we will be talking about topics like Breast Cancer, Anxiety, Homosexuality & Addictions. This podcast has been created to give women in the South Asian Community a voice. If you love what you hear, please share with friends and family. To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia

During my first solo (and final) episode I discuss what it means to be a modern day woman and some of the struggles we face. I share some of my personal stories and hope you can relate and recognise some of these issues. Thank you for listening and please feel free to share your views and feedback via Instagram. This brings Season 1 to an end, I will be looking for people to discuss things that they feel aren't spoken about, so if you have something to say, get in touch and let's start talking! You can email me on renuravalia@gmail.com or drop me a DM on my Instagram. If you enjoyed Season 1, please share with friends and family and rate it, review it and subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on future episodes. To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Podcast Image credit: Deepa Rodrigues Photography Please Note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience.

It was this topic that was one of the reason I started this podcast. We all feel emotional, we have days of ups and downs and this is completely normal but why don't we talk about how we feel! We pose this question to Saps Uttam who tells us what impact not releasing our emotions can have on our body, mind and soul. Saps Uttam is based in Manila, Philippines, she is a mental, emotional and spiritual therapist and integrative nutritionist who works with people to help to unblock some of the emotions they hold deep inside. You can learn more about the work she does by visiting her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/innerglowbysaps/ To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Podcast Image credit: Deepa Rodrigues Photography Please Note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience.

Probably one of the scariest situations to be in if you are a married woman but let's not deny that it does happen! Today Zaitoon shares her story of how and why she walked away from her abusive marriage, what impact it had on her and where she is now. Zaitoon owns luxury graphic and brand design company The Olive Branch Creative. You can learn more about her and get in touch by visiting her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theolivebranchcreative/ To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Podcast Image credit: Deepa Rodrigues Photography Please Note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience.

Married outside of your caste or culture? Join me and guest Harri Dhokia as we discuss cross cultural marriages, what it's like from both our perspectives as someone married for a few years vs someone who is newly married. Harri owns accessory company Black Qubd and design and procurement company called Black Interiors. She also runs charity organisation Unleash the wolf within based on Tony Robbins event Unleash the Power Within. To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Podcast Image credit: Deepa Rodrigues Photography

Do you think about your boobs much? We really should be right but why don't we talk about them? Our guest Katie Weir will be telling her story and talking about why she feels so passionately about boobs. Find out more about Katie and her bra fitting over on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/weirwonderfulfit/ To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Podcast Image credit: Deepa Rodrigues Photography Please Note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience.

So we are trying for a baby...Is that you, if so, you need to listen to this? Join me and guest Caroline Stafford as we discuss fertility, as she shares her story and the truths about going through IVF. To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Podcast Image credit: Deepa Rodrigues Photography Please Note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience.

This ones for our single listeners! Join me and guest Anika Lad, owner of Matchmaking company Date Masi as we discuss dating, the challenges, the successes, the awkward moments and why we should be talking about dating more. Please Note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience. To learn more about Date Masi London events, you can visit the website here - https://datemasi.com To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Podcast Image credit: Deepa Rodrigues Photography

There is absolutely no shame in deciding to end a marriage! Join me and guest Mariam Karim as we discuss divorce including the learnings, impact and of course the reason why people don't talk about it. Please note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience. To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Podcast Image credit: Deepa Rodrigues Photography Please Note. These views are based on our personal stories and do not represent everybody's experience.

Hi, I am Renu Ravalia, A positive vibe, say it how it is woman and of course your host. This intro covers the reason for setting up this podcast - my why! I hope you enjoy listening and I can't wait to share more content with you all! The first episode will be shared next week! To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Podcast Image credit: Deepa Rodrigues Photography

Ever wished people spoke more? Want some of those awkward topics to feel more normal? Then this is the podcast for you and this trailer will tell you why! To learn more about me, follow me on Instagram @iamrenuravalia Podcast Image credit: Deepa Rodrigues Photography