No Talking At All

Apeksha Atal
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As an Indian-American, cultural identity is something I think about quite a bit, so I've invited my friends and family to help me talk things out. Not to worry, there's no talking at all on your part - all you have to do is listen.

Episodes

  1. 10/02/2021

    Ep 8: Spirits and Tigers (with Subanky Sivagnanalingam)

    In this episode, I connect with my friend Subanky to discuss what it is like to be of Sri Lankan descent in Canada and the USA, her connection with India, and what religion and spirituality mean to her.  Here are some of the books that Subanky recommends to any interested readers: Power of Positive Energy by Tanaaz Chubb Passage Meditation by Eknath Easwaran The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

    36 min

  2. 08/23/2021

    Ep 7: A Salad Bowl (with Bryce Onnen)

    This episode, my friend Bryce and I reflect on our time volunteering abroad, living around the globe, and experiencing the world through different languages.  Note: Please excuse the tiny audio glitches :)   Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast episode entirely belong to Bryce Onnen and Apeksha Atal, and do not represent the views of the Fulbright Program, the Peace Corps program, the U.S. Department of State, or any of its partner organizations.

    54 min

  3. 08/04/2021

    Ep 6: 5-day Fiancé

    In this episode, I talk to my parents about one of the most important (and quick) decisions of their lives - listen in to hear the full story!

    50 min

  4. 07/10/2021

    Ep 5: Not Your Average Gxrl (with Roosha Mandal)

    This episode, we're bringing the first of many guests from outside of my family! Today, we're in conversation with dancer, medical student, poet, and all-round wonderful person Roosha Mandal about how she's found ways to craft her own cultural identity through conversations, art, and compassion. You can check out Roosha's poetry at @gxrlhood on Instagram (www.instagram.com/gxrlhood).

    26 min

  5. 05/31/2021

    Ep 4: Where did we come from? Where did we go?

    My brother and I sit down to talk about our experiences with ancestry, and how we learned about the roots of our family, our heritage, and our culture.

    32 min

  6. 05/23/2021

    Ep 3: Mango Season

    As big and vast as India is, there is one thing that undisputedly ties us together: the mango. In this episode we hear about some childhood memories, eating techniques, and emotions that surround mangoes both in India and abroad.

    46 min

  7. 05/08/2021

    Ep 2: Small Town Girl

    Just in time for Mothers' Day, I sat down with my mom to hear the story of her childhood all around India, and how this shaped her into the adaptable person she is today. We also get a chance to talk about what "home" and "belonging" mean to us, as well as something very important to any cultural experience: food. If you are able to donate to India's COVID Relief efforts, check out this website for some great organizations who are doing their part to help those in need: https://donate.indiacovidresources.in/

    33 min

  8. 05/01/2021

    Ep 1: Chameleons and Sandwiches

    In this episode, I sit down with my dad and brother to talk about being "third culture kids". We explore the concepts of identity, finding community and what makes TCKs so unique.

    36 min

  9. Season 1 Trailer

    Ep 0: Intro to No Talking At All

    Welcome to No Talking At All! Curious about what you're getting into? This Intro Episode outlines what you can expect in future episodes, the major themes, topics and ideas that we'll be exploring, and a first listen to our *soon to be* iconic theme music! Thanks for listening! The theme for No Talking At All was produced by Kai Roberts. Check out Kai's Instagram @kairobertsmusic to learn more about the awesome work he's doing.

    4 min

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As an Indian-American, cultural identity is something I think about quite a bit, so I've invited my friends and family to help me talk things out. Not to worry, there's no talking at all on your part - all you have to do is listen.

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  • Creator
    Apeksha Atal
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Apeksha Atal
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