Chat Masala

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A podcast to embrace South Asian culture and discuss common experiences among South Asian Americans. Our topics range from mental health/wellbeing to fighting social norms.

  1. 03/20/2023

    Episode 1: Navigating America as an International Student

    Welcome back to Season 4 of Chat Masala!! Join our new and amazing podcast host, Bella, as she talks about navigating America as an immigrant student at USF. We also have a special guest star, Sanikaa Thakurdesai, sharing her experiences as an international student. Hope you enjoy!!

  2. 03/15/2022

    Episode 2: Natural Healing in the South Asian Community

    Welcome back to Season 3 Episode 2 where we will be talking about natural healing in the South Asian Community. Join Zeesha Hyder and Riya Choksi as they talk about mental health and health care systems in India and the United States.

    Episode 2: Natural Healing in the South Asian Community

  3. 02/23/2022

    Episode 1: Into the Life of Dr. Holly Singh

    Welcome back ChatMasala!! Join our new host, Ridham Patel, as he interviews a very special guest this week. Ridham will be interviewing Dr. Holly Singh from the University of South Florida to learn more about her book, “Infertility in a Crowded Country: Hiding Reproduction in India”, and learn more about her interest in the South Asian culture.

    Episode 1: Into the Life of Dr. Holly Singh

  4. 04/15/2021

    Episode 7: Sexual Assault in the Desi Community

    It is sad to say that sexual abuse is still around in 2021. April being Sexual Assault Awareness month, it is time to talk about and bring change to our community. No one, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or any personal preferences, should have to face abuse in any form. Join our host, Zeesha, as she discusses sexual abuse, present as physical and mental abuse. and how we need to stop this.

    Episode 7: Sexual Assault in the Desi Community

  5. 03/30/2021

    Episode 6: #StopAsianHate

    As Asian hate crime continues to increase in the United States, we must sit down and talk about how this is affecting the Asian community. Hate towards any culture is unacceptable and it is disappointing to see how it continues in today's society. Join us as our host, Zeesha Hyder, speaks about hate crime and interviews members of our community and works alongside Sparks Magazine to bring attention to this topic.

    Episode 6: #StopAsianHate

  6. 03/16/2021

    Episode 5: Kisaan Protests

    In this podcast we take a look at the Kisaan protest in India as they unite to fight against corruption in the political system. As the new bills were put into place by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the farmers were stripped of their basic human rights and treated poorly. This podcast aims to bring to attention and educate our listeners about the Kisaan Protest going on in India right now and how we can help. Join our host, Zeesha Hyder, and our guest and a fellow student, Khubaib Farooq, as they discuss the importance of this protest.

    Episode 5: Kisaan Protests

  7. 02/28/2021

    Episode 4: Family Structures

    Family structures play a huge role in Desi families. There has always been a traditional hierarchy, but with it being the 21st century, it is time to get rid of such structures. In this episode, listen to our host, Zeesha, talk about the struggles and pressure associated with family structures and family roles and how to overcome them.

    Episode 4: Family Structures

  8. 02/15/2021

    Episode 3: Love is Love

    It is time to redefine love in the South Asian Community! Come join our host, Zeesha, as se discusses the social norms and taboos of relationships in the South Asian Community. It is important for our community to come together and recognize the issues and be able understand that LOVE IS LOVE.

    Episode 3: Love is Love
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About

A podcast to embrace South Asian culture and discuss common experiences among South Asian Americans. Our topics range from mental health/wellbeing to fighting social norms.

Information

  • Creator
    USF ACD
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © USF ACD
  • Show Website
    Chat Masala