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Vanessa Sharma, a South Asian woman, struggled with the lack of conversation around the raw and real issues faced by people in her community. She observed that these issues were often swept under the rug, and people hesitated to discuss them. That's what led her to create V Talks, a podcast that provides a platform for people to share their stories and experiences.The podcast focuses on various topics that are often stigmatized in the South Asian community, such as mental health, facing racism, and other issues. By discussing these topics, Vanessa hopes to break down the barriers that prevent people from talking about them and to promote open and honest communication. V Talks has become a community of people who are passionate about addressing the issues that are important to them. 

V Talks Vanessa Sharma

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Vanessa Sharma, a South Asian woman, struggled with the lack of conversation around the raw and real issues faced by people in her community. She observed that these issues were often swept under the rug, and people hesitated to discuss them. That's what led her to create V Talks, a podcast that provides a platform for people to share their stories and experiences.The podcast focuses on various topics that are often stigmatized in the South Asian community, such as mental health, facing racism, and other issues. By discussing these topics, Vanessa hopes to break down the barriers that prevent people from talking about them and to promote open and honest communication. V Talks has become a community of people who are passionate about addressing the issues that are important to them. 

    Losing A Parent In Your 20s

    Losing A Parent In Your 20s

    In this episode of V Talks, Vanessa delves into the experience of losing a parent in her 20s. She courageously shares the emotional journey of navigating life without her mother. Vanessa candidly discusses the persistent self-doubt and the longing for reassurance in the absence of the person who had always played a vital role in her decision-making process. She opens up about the complexities of coming to terms with her mother's absence.

    Moreover, she shares her contemplations about the future, emphasizing the poignant moments where a mother's presence is deeply missed. Vanessa reflects on the bittersweet reality of her mother not being there for current and future milestones such as advancing her career, starting a family, and eventually getting married. She highlights the profound influence her mother's absence has had on shaping her perspective as she navigates life's significant milestones without her guiding presence.
    https://www.instagram.com/_vanessatalks/

    • 36 min
    How V Dealt With Grief

    How V Dealt With Grief

    Trigger Warning: This episode contains contents of grief, depression, suicide, and parent loss

    In this emotionally charged episode, Vanessa delves into the profound and often complex experience of losing a mother to mental health challenges. She is a mental health advocate and someone who has intimately grappled with this journey themselves. Vanessa navigates the raw emotions, the lingering questions, and the transformative impact of such a loss.

    Join us as we honour the memory of mothers lost to mental health struggles and explore the resilience and strength that can emerge from even the darkest of circumstances. This episode is a heartfelt tribute to the enduring bond between mother and child and a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with the aftermath of such a profound loss.

    If you need help, please know that there are resources available. Here are just a few:
    https://www.healingincolour.com/
    First Nations Health Authority: Mental Health and Cultural Supports
    Provides free counselling to people of Indigenous heritage.
    Healing Takes Time: Wellness Resources
    Suicide: Responding and Keeping People Safe
    DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society: 604-597-0205—Offers peer support, mental health, and substance misuse services to newcomers and racialized people.
    Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre
    National Queer & Trans Therapists of Colour Network
    Vancouver Black Therapy & Advocacy Foundation


    https://www.instagram.com/_vanessatalks/

    • 35 min

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