Meenal's World

Meenal's World
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Meenal's World

Thank you for joining me on this podcast! My name is Dr Meenal Viz and I'm an NHS doctor and activist. My love for sharing stories and using that as a medium to help people is one that brings me a lot of joy and it all ties in with the one dream I had as a child - to serve the global community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I campaigned for the protection of healthcare workers and was recognized internationally for my activism and campaigning. Through this podcast, I speak to the greatest thinkers of our generation. Each and every one of us has the potential to create change - I hope this podcast brings you the ray of hope you've been looking for.

  1. Episode 70: Zion Lights

    2022-06-14

    Episode 70: Zion Lights

    Zion Lights is an environmental activist and previously worked with Extinction Rebellion to advocate for climate change. Zion is an expert in science communication and she noticed how a lot of the messaging around climate change can be alienating and threatening - one of the main reasons why she left Extinction Rebellion. We discuss alternatives to living a greener life and why big corporations are spending billions to manipulate the reality of the impact of climate change.

    48 min
  2. Episode 69: Christine Armstrong

    2022-06-02

    Episode 69: Christine Armstrong

    Christine's life turned upside down in 2009 after she gave birth to her first child. She found it difficult to juggle her new life as a mother and continue to excel in her career. Things didn't get any easier as her family grew. Christine decided the only way to find answers was to conduct research on how mothers balance their life at home with their careers. The results were shocking - the truth was, most mothers struggled and Christine wasn't alone. The Mother of All Jobs was published in 2018 and it brings together the wisdom of the women who opened up about everything into a manifesto for happy professional families. Her book shines a light on the damage social media can have on new mothers and brings them hope that having children and a successful career is possible. Follow Christine on Instagram and Twitter.

    28 min
  3. Episode 68: Lauren Currie OBE

    2022-05-19

    Episode 68: Lauren Currie OBE

    Lauren Currie is the founder of Upfront - a movement that seeks to change confidence in women around the world. We discuss the realities of building a brand straight from scratch and the personal cost this all comes with. Lauren grew up in a working class family in Glasgow and through her hard work and sacrifices, she's built a life where she can enjoy the revolution she is creating and soak in quality time with her family. UPFRONT has just opened its doors to Bond 6 - this is one course that can change your life forever. Trust me, I've taken part in it myself! Sign up here - use promo code MEENAL10 for a 10% discount! Lauren also has her own podcast, UPFRONT Moment with Lauren Currie where you can find more tools to navigate your own confidence revolution.

    53 min
  4. Episode 67: Live at Byline Festival

    2022-05-12

    Episode 67: Live at Byline Festival

    This live podcast was recorded at the Byline Festival in Notting Hill - I was joined by Dr Julia Grace Patterson, Lord Victor Adebowale, and Lorraine Collins. Dr Julia Grace Patterson is the founder and chief executive of Every Doctor, a campaign group advocating for better working conditions for NHS staff and her team have worked tirelessly to protect the well-being and future of doctors and nurses across the country. Lord Victor Adebowale is the chair of the NHS Confederation and has worked extensively in the field of health inequalities. My third panelist, Lorraine Collins is a psychotherapist and qualified cognitive-behavioral therapist. Her work in mental health proved to be extremely challenging throughout the pandemic. We all believe there are many lessons to be learned since the start of the pandemic. More importantly, is enough being done or are we just receiving empty promises from our ministers and leaders? Make sure you follow and support Dr Julia Grace Patterson, Lord Victor Adebowale and Lorraine Collins - they're doing some incredible work! A huge thank you to the team at Byline and Byline Festival for all their hard work to make this happen!

    1h 5m
  5. Episode 66: Patsy Stevenson

    2022-05-05

    Episode 66: Patsy Stevenson

    Patsy Stevenson was detained at the Clapham Common vigil for Sarah Everard - the moment that changed her life forever. Her photo went viral online and overnight, her life changed forever. She is now dealing with the Metropolitan Police and taking her case to the High Court, all of which comes at a great personal cost. We discussed violence against women, receiving death threats, and her newfound passion for activism.

    50 min
  6. Episode 65: Rupinder Kaur

    2022-04-28

    Episode 65: Rupinder Kaur

    Rupinder Kaur is the award-winning founder of Asian Women Mean Business. Her vision is to create a community of South Asian women who feel empowered to build their dream businesses and excel in their respective fields. Building this business has been one of the most challenging projects for Rupinder, especially when she decided to cut her losses and fully focus on this project right before lockdown. We dived deep into motherhood and Rupinder tells me about her traumatic birth with her second child and how an unexpected diagnosis left her in a very dark place. You can be a part of Asian Women Mean Business and join a community of women who will help you find the strength and passion to live your dreams.

    59 min
  7. Episode 64 - Sian Norris

    2022-04-21

    Episode 64 - Sian Norris

    Sian Norris is a writer and author of her first non-fiction book, Birth Violence. We discussed how the far right has had an impact on women's reproductive rights and the extent of her research in writing this book. Sian has a very optimistic view of the future. She's campaigned with many groups and has written extensively on the issues surrounding gender equality and feminism - she believes in the power of the people and how everybody can play a small part in shaping democracy. You can find all information on Sian and her writing here.

    59 min
  8. Episode 63: Daniel Guinness

    2022-04-15

    Episode 63: Daniel Guinness

    Daniel Guinness runs Beyond Equality, an organisation that promotes positive masculinity, disrupts negative expectations and stereotypes and empowers men to be better allies to women and girls. Daniel has an academic background in Anthropology and has also conducted research on issues of gender and masculinity. Beyond Equality has been running for over 10 years and throughout this time, they’ve broken cultural barriers and expectations to create a generation of men and boys who are now part of the movement for creating a more equal world. You can find out more about Beyond Equality and work with them here.

    58 min
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    Thank you for joining me on this podcast! My name is Dr Meenal Viz and I'm an NHS doctor and activist. My love for sharing stories and using that as a medium to help people is one that brings me a lot of joy and it all ties in with the one dream I had as a child - to serve the global community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I campaigned for the protection of healthcare workers and was recognized internationally for my activism and campaigning. Through this podcast, I speak to the greatest thinkers of our generation. Each and every one of us has the potential to create change - I hope this podcast brings you the ray of hope you've been looking for.

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    • Creator
      Meenal's World
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2022
    • Episodes
      70
    • Rating
      Clean
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