Talk South Asian To Me

Talk South Asian To Me
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Welcome to Talk South Asian To Me! We are two goofy best friends who love chatting about mental health. Tune in every Thursday at 5pm CST as we share our stories and experiences growing up in different South Asian households. Each week’s episode will be chronologically dedicated to a letter of the alphabet, and that letter will represent the mental health topic we will be discussing.

  1. How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself : Sacrificing Self-sacrifice

    11/20/2025

    How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself : Sacrificing Self-sacrifice

    Have you ever been your own worst critic? Do you engage in negative self talk? Listen to this episode to learn how to stop being so hard on yourself! It's time to sacrifice the self-sacrifice!

    48 min
  2. Weaponizing Gratitude

    11/13/2025

    Weaponizing Gratitude

    Join us in our engaging conversation as we discuss one of the most prevalent aspects embedded within South Asian and collectivist cultures - Gratitude weaponsized in guilt tripping! If you've ever felt you are ungrateful because someone has said they've done so much for you, or someone has it worse than you, then this episode is for YOU!

    39 min
  3. Fixing the "Fixer" Mentality

    11/06/2025

    Fixing the "Fixer" Mentality

    Know someone in your life who likes to be the "fixer" and feels responsible to help everyone? Is it you? In this episode, we chat about the fixer mentality and its impact on relationships. Tune in to learn how to "Fix" the Fixer Mentality!

    38 min
  4. Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

    10/31/2025

    Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

    Introducing Guest Expert, Swathi Weaver, joining us this week on our Podcast Talk South Asian To Me to talk about Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating. Swathi is a Licensed Professional Counselor and board approved Supervisor currently based in San Antonio, Texas. She was born and raised in Ongole, India. Swathi has 10 years of experience in clinical mental health counseling. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from UTSA, where her research focused on eating disorder risks among Indian-American women. Complementing her academic work, she launched the podcast Dosas and Mimosas to explore body image and mental health stigma within the South Asian community. Swathi is currently a counselor educator at Easter Oregon University, training Masters level counseling students to become future counselors themselves! Tune into this week's episode for an engaging conversation on this hot topic!

    1h 5m
  5. The Burden of the Elder Daughter

    10/23/2025

    The Burden of the Elder Daughter

    Shout out to our eldest daughters/children out there! This one is for you, especially if you have played the role of an extra parent for your siblings and/or a therapist for your parents from a young age.

    55 min
  6. Choking on Unshed Tears

    10/16/2025

    Choking on Unshed Tears

    Ever felt like you're carrying grief that has nowhere to go?You smile, you nod, you push through…But your throat is tight. Your chest is heavy.You're choking on tears you never gave yourself permission to cry.In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: 💧 Why we learn to suppress tears💧 How emotional holding patterns affect your body💧 The cost of staying “strong”💧 And how to finally let it out — without shame.🎧 “Choking on Unshed Tears” is live now.This one’s for the version of you that didn’t get to fall apart when you needed to.She’s safe here.

    1h 3m
  7. The Realities of Breakups and Divorce

    10/09/2025

    The Realities of Breakups and Divorce

    Ever heard of a relationship coach? We are so excited to host Varsha Mathur a former lawyer and now relationship coach. Varsha is a dating and relationship coach working with singles and couples for over seven years. She is a former lawyer and mediator who loves helping people believe in love again so they can find and maintain healthy relationships. Listen to hear Varsha's take on relationships in the South Asian community.

    52 min
  8. Anger: The Forbidden Emotion

    10/02/2025

    Anger: The Forbidden Emotion

    Was anger a forbidden emotion in your household growing up? If you said yes, this episode is for YOU!! We get up close and personal with anger in our South Asian communities and in our lives. Tune in to learn how to be angry in a healthy way.

    51 min
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Welcome to Talk South Asian To Me! We are two goofy best friends who love chatting about mental health. Tune in every Thursday at 5pm CST as we share our stories and experiences growing up in different South Asian households. Each week’s episode will be chronologically dedicated to a letter of the alphabet, and that letter will represent the mental health topic we will be discussing.

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  • Creator
    Talk South Asian To Me
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Talk South Asian To Me
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