Middle Fingers Up

Kiran McKay
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Middle Fingers Up

Welcome to Middle Fingers Up, the show where we keep our heads high and our middle fingers higher. We explore relationships, mental health and everything in between. Join me, Kiran Randhawa on the journey to learn, grow and find our voice.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    EP.115 - Vishal Aheer - "Who's Going To Do This For You?"

    Send us a text Welcome Vishal Aheer, Fitness Trainer! In this episode, we put our middle fingers up to outdated fitness myths and explore how shifting to functional movement can help us build real strength, longevity, and confidence. We’ve been conditioned to believe that fitness is about chasing a certain look —smaller, bigger, leaner, more “toned.” This mindset fuels anxiety, overwhelms us, and makes many feel defeated before they even start. We pour money into supplements, programs, and q...

    1h 51m
  2. EP.114 - It's Good To Gup Shup - The Reference Check

    FEB 4

    EP.114 - It's Good To Gup Shup - The Reference Check

    Send us a text Part 5 of The Angry Brown Girl Club Series: Welcome to part 5/5 of the "Angry Brown Girl Club" Series. Over the last four episodes, we’ve unpacked the deep-seated power dynamics and historical patterns that shape relationships between white women and women of color. We’ve explored the ways whiteness is protected, the contradictions that arise in friendships, workplaces, and advocacy spaces, and the uncomfortable reality of performative allyship. We’ve also examined internalized...

    23 min
  3. EP.113 - It's Good To Gup Shup - The Onboarding

    JAN 28

    EP.113 - It's Good To Gup Shup - The Onboarding

    Send us a textPart 4 of The Angry Brown Girl Club Series:Welcome to part 4/5 of the "Angry Brown Girl Club" series. In this episode, we get into how to recognize, the power imbalances between white women and women of color, focusing on accountability and the importance of being open to call-ins. We'll address the shock value of "I didn't know," and discuss how to recognize privilege and come out of these conversations stronger and more aware.Racism, much like germs, may not always be visible,...

    28 min
  4. EP.112 - It's Good To Gup Shup - The Interview

    JAN 21

    EP.112 - It's Good To Gup Shup - The Interview

    Send us a text Part 3 of The Angry Brown Girl Club Series In this third segment of the Angry Brown Girl Club, we get deeper into the power dynamics that emerge between women of color and white women. Building on Segment 1, where we discussed how women of color often find themselves “applying” for acceptance in spaces that weren’t designed for them, and Segment 2, which explored the historical roots of white feminism and how these dynamics show up in modern interactions, we continue unpacking...

    40 min
  5. EP.111 - It's Good To Gup Shup - The Review

    JAN 14

    EP.111 - It's Good To Gup Shup - The Review

    Send us a textPart 2 of The Angry Brown Girl Club SeriesThey say, “If you don’t like the conversation —change it.” But what if, instead of changing it, we tended to it? This segment is about leaning into the messy, scary process of growth, especially in relationships, where defensiveness can creep in and derail even the most well-intentioned discussions.Defensiveness isn’t just a roadblock—it’s an invitation. An invitation to pause, reflect, and ask: Why am I reacting this way? What can I lea...

    33 min
  6. EP.110 - It's Good To Gup Shup - My Application to the Angry Brown Girl Club

    JAN 7

    EP.110 - It's Good To Gup Shup - My Application to the Angry Brown Girl Club

    Send us a text Part 1 of The Angry Brown Girl Club Series In this episode, we talk about what it means to navigate a world that often misunderstands or diminishes us. For many of us, anger has been our armor—not because we want to wear it, but because we’ve had to. This anger isn’t shameful; it’s sacred. I hope my story reminds you that you’re not alone in this journey. I’m still figuring it out too—unlearning, growing, and finding strength in spaces that celebrate who we are. My hope is th...

    28 min

  7. 12/31/2024

    EP.109 - Simrit & Harjot - PART III - "Marriage Is Not Easy, But It Should Not Be Painful"

    Send us a textIn this final installment of our three-part series, we close with reflections on Harjot and Simrit’s first year of marriage—a year filled with challenges, growth, and commitment. Their journey has unfolded in real time, offering us a raw and authentic look at the realities of transitioning from a wedding to a marriage. Following "You Need to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable" and "You’re a Team and This Is Your Home" this episode focuses on how to move forward together, b...

    2h 18m
  8. EP.108 - It's Good To Gup Shup With T - My Son’s Hope: Confronting Racism and Building Awareness

    12/24/2024

    EP.108 - It's Good To Gup Shup With T - My Son’s Hope: Confronting Racism and Building Awareness

    Send us a text I’m joined by a very special guest—my 11-year-old son. Together, we have an honest conversation about what it’s like to grow up biracial and navigate the early experiences of racism. This episode was his project—he took the lead, sharing two personal stories that highlight the challenges kids face when treated differently because of their identity. What makes this episode even more meaningful is his desire to encourage his peers and their caregivers to build awareness and unde...

    30 min
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Welcome to Middle Fingers Up, the show where we keep our heads high and our middle fingers higher. We explore relationships, mental health and everything in between. Join me, Kiran Randhawa on the journey to learn, grow and find our voice.

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  • Creator
    Kiran McKay
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Middle Fingers Up
  • Show Website
    Middle Fingers Up

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