Best Pluriversal Langugage Podcasts (2025)

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Consciously Tangata Tiriti: A Conversation on Empathy, History and ADHD 42:00

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28m ago42:00

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This week, I’m honoured to be joined by Shawn for a deeply honest, beautifully grounded conversation. We talk shared histories, being consciously tangata tiriti in Aotearoa, living with ADHD, the subtle art of creating radical empathy, and why kindness sometimes means setting firm boundaries. We hope you’ll join us, bring your own authentic take on…

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Navigating Connections in a Complex World 44:55

6d ago44:55

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Empathy is often seen as simple, just putting ourselves in someone else’s shoes. But in today’s world, shaped by rapid change, layered and intersectional identities and belongings, and deep-rooted inequalities, empathy has become much more nuanced and challenging. In this episode, my generous guest, Erin, and I unpack the complexities of empathy: w…

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Empathy: Holding Space, Sharing Mana 41:27

21d ago41:27

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In this powerfully grounded conversation, my guest, the insightful Ngahuia, and I explore the many layers of empathy. It is guided by asking ourselves, ‘What does it mean to truly see, feel, and stand with one another?’ From first introductions and the quiet comfort of a smile, to the deeper work of kindness, humility, and connection, empathy remin…

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Generous Guests of Season 1 15:21

29d ago15:21

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In this special episode of The Hello Frequency, I’ve gathered a collection of memorable moments from our 2024 guests: the stories, insights, and sparks of wisdom that stayed with me long after the conversations ended. These short snippets capture the pulse of the year, including moments of clarity, laughter, and genuine connection. Tune in for a re…

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The Politics of Empathy: Beyond Feel-Good Morality 42:04

1M ago42:04

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In this thought-provoking episode, Ee Ling (the author of Fire Dragon Feminism; https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/fire-dragon-feminism-9781350447820/) and I deepen our critical takes on empathy. We want it to be questioned and celebrated. Together, we unpack how empathy is framed in dominant social and political discourses, asking what is truly being p…

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Everyday Empathy: Small Acts, Big Meaning 43:38

1M ago43:38

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In this heartfelt episode of The Hello Frequency, Archita and I take a thoughtful deep dive into what it truly means to live with empathy — not only towards others, but also towards oneself. We often talk about kindness as something we give away, yet forget that genuine compassion starts from within. With this episode, we’re back in real time, shar…

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Rethinking Empathy in a Divided World 35:58

2M ago35:58

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What does empathy really mean beyond the buzzword? In this episode (recorded in May 2025), Kiran and I delve into how empathy helps us understand others’ lived experiences, nurture equity, and move past “us versus them” thinking. A reflective listen on learning, openness, and the courage to connect. Empathy isn’t just about feeling sorry for someon…

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The Roots of Empathy 42:19

2M ago42:19

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🌱 In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode (recorded in April 2025), Coral and I delve into the essence of empathy as a living, reciprocal connection—not only between people, but with all forms of life and the natural world around us. We explore what it truly means to listen deeply, to give others the space to express themselves without fear…

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Beyond Sympathy: Understanding Empathy and Compassion 36:36

2M ago36:36

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In this candid conversation, recorded in April 2025, Komal, host of It’s a Nomaste From Me, and I explore the challenges of practising empathy and compassion in a world shaped by unequal systems of power and persistent injustices. At times, anger feels like the only natural response, but living in that state comes at a cost, particularly to our men…

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When Empathy Isn’t Enough 33:16

2M ago33:16

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In this episode (recorded in April 2025), Swakshadip and I unravel why compassion alone cannot bring systemic change—and how true empathy lies in solidarity, critical reflection, and collective action. We explore what it means to step beyond comfort zones, unlearn ingrained assumptions, and actively fight for justice even when the struggle is not o…

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Living Empathy: Stories of Care, and Connection 38:14

3M ago38:14

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Recorded in April 2025, this heartfelt conversation with Aatir explores the many layers of empathy, including how it shapes our work, our care for others, and even how we receive it ourselves. A health and disability sector worker, passionate human being, spiritual soul, and lover of horror films, music, and theatre, Aatir reflects on the stories a…

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The Grounding Power of Empathy 48:51

3M ago48:51

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Recorded in March 2025, in this conversation, my guest Sripriya, dives deep into the many dimensions of empathy, beyond the clichés of softness and sentimentality. Together, we explore how empathy is about making space not only for our own realities but also for those of others, without being consumed by negative emotions that can erode our own wel…

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Looking Inward to Reach Out: A Journey into Empathy with Dulani 38:00

3M ago38:00

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In this episode, Dulani and I explore how empathy begins with us – through self-reflection, understanding our own behaviours, and learning to respond with compassion rather than criticism. We talk about the importance of making an effort to see where others are coming from, even when we’re not on the same page, and how reflection, forgiveness, and …

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Jenny Janif: Sprinkling Empathy 25:39

3M ago25:39

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In this conversation (recorded in April 2025) , Jenny and I reflect on humility, human rights, and migration while reckoning with colonial pasts and the complexities of our present realities. We explore how race, ethnicity, gender, and dominant narratives shape experiences for people of colour, and why telling our own stories and knowing our histor…

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The Pause Is Over: The Hello Frequency Season Continues 4:07

3M ago4:07

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The Hello Frequency is back :) YAY In this episode, I return to The Hello Frequency after a much-needed pause. Following the passing of my mum in June 2025, I’ve been slowly finding my way back to the conversations I recorded earlier in the year. This season feels like a turning point—a reminder that even in the midst of grief, there is space for g…

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Season Pause: Caring, Grief & Gathering My Strength 7:15

5M ago7:15

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This episode is personal and grief‑laden. If you’re managing loss, please take care. Seek the support you need in your respective locations. You are not alone. “Hello dear listeners — it’s Caya, your host. Today’s episode is different. On June 10, 2025, I reconnected with you all with the excitement of another Season of the Hello Frequency. I calle…

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"31 Threads Later”: Weaving Season Two with Gratitude & Growth 22:00

6M ago22:00

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My Dear Listeners, As I step into the second season of The Hello Frequency, I find myself looking back with immense gratitude and a sense of quiet admiration at the journey this podcast has taken over the past year. What started as a personal exploration of empathy—across both human and non-human experiences—has evolved into a much larger, collabor…

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“Empathy Unboxed: A Conversation with Suveen” 38:15

6M ago38:15

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to the first episode of the second year of my podcasting journey. I’m joined by the insightful Suveen as we dive deep into the many layers of empathy — from compassion and spirituality to t…

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Reflections and Gratitude: A Year of Connection, Growth, and Transformation 5:52

1y ago5:52

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. Post Recording Note on 28/11/2024 I am dedicating this last episode of 2024 to the Late Mr. M. H. Cegu Isadeen. To me, he was Haz'a papa. I still r…

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This is a Time for Grieving, but also a Moment to Reflect on Opportunities for Growth and Change 31:45

1y ago31:45

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. This is a Time for Grieving, but also a Moment to Reflect on Opportunities for Growth and Change. In this poignant episode, …

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From Justice to Restoration 45:20

1y ago45:20

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. From Justice to Restoration: Empathise Like an Abolitionist In this thought-provoking episode, Simran and I explore what it …

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Balancing Aroha for Our People and Aroha for Ourselves 39:17

1y ago39:17

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. Balancing Aroha for Our People and Aroha for Ourselves In Balancing Aroha for Our People and Aroha for Ourselves, Akasha and…

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Nakshi Kantha of Empathy 25:49

1y ago25:49

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. Nakshi Kantha of Empathy: Weaving Bengali and Tamil Cultures Through Nakshi Kantha & Community Work "In this episode, we jou…

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Echoes of Activism and Friendship: Memories from Jaffna, Sri Lanka 36:28

1y ago36:28

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. This episode sheds light on the vibrant cultural activism that shaped some personal and collective journeys in post-war Jaff…

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Reciprocal Empathy: From Cosmic Genealogy to Connectedness With All 25:15

1y ago25:15

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. In this enlightening episode of The Hello Frequency, join me and my guest, Ben the Femme, as we embark on a transformative e…

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Empathy Over Competitiveness: A New Approach to Solidarity 32:46

1y ago32:46

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. In this thought-provoking episode, Kyle and I explore the intricate weaving of Kotahitanga, where unity is forged through an…

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Empathy Across Eras: A 23+ Year Friendship! 30:49

1y ago30:49

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. Join us on a profound journey of reminiscing our relationship of 23+ Years! In this intimate conversation, I sit down with o…

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Connecting Through Spirituality: Insights from Filipino and Islamic Traditions 28:43

1y ago28:43

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. In this heartfelt episode, I welcome back Rafiqah for the second time to delve deeper into the realms of spirituality and empathy. Drawing from her rich Filipino and Islamic heritage, Rafiqah share…

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Empathy in Action: Growing, Listening, Challenging Injustices, and Transforming 36:48

1y ago36:48

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges mana whenua of Tāmaki Makaurau, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. In this episode, Sheetal and Caya dive into the evolving understanding of empathy as we grow older. They explore common misconception…

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Creating Empathetic and Ethical Businesses 🌟💖 28:08

1y ago28:08

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. In this episode, Anirudh shares personal experiences that focus on fostering empathy and ethics within business environments…

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Leftist Artist Take on Empathy 34:58

1y ago34:58

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the world of empathy through the eyes of a talented leftist artist. Dis…

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Developing Critical Pedagogy on Empathy 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. In this thought-provoking episode, Nishhza and I explore educational methods that emphasise understanding and compassion, fo…

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Pluriversal Threads of Empathy 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. In this soul-pleasing episode with Rafiqah, we weave pluriversal threads of empathy, rooted in Filipino cultural traditions.…

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Connecting Across Ages and Cultures 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. Happy Birthday, Thilo 😍🤗🥳🌈 Join us for a heartfelt conversation across generations! In this episode, my niece Thilo (Angela)…

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The Land Empathises With Us, We Empathise With The Land 33:26

1+ y ago33:26

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. In this insightful episode, “The Land Empathises With Us, We Empathise With The Land,” with Raukawa - Ngāti Raukawa Ngāti Ma…

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Cultivating Empathy: Nurturing Connections 29:50

1+ y ago29:50

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. In this episode, my dear e hoa Cami - @cami4peace - and I, explore empathy as a powerful tool for striving to do our best wi…

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Responsible Content Creators 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

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The Hello Frequency Podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. In this candid conversation with my dear friend Hanna, @Hanna Worldwide & Friends, we explore themes related to empathy that…

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Reflexive Growth 13:00

1+ y ago13:00

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Welcome to The Hello Frequency, My Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. This is my latest episode, “Reflexive Growth”. This episode is a unique introspective journey where I delve into my podcasting experience thus far. It’s structured as a self-interview, a Q&A with myself, offering fresh perspectives. I hope it strikes a chord with you. If it do…

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Empathy is Compassion in Cantonese with Sidney Gig-Jan Wong 30:06

1+ y ago30:06

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This podcast acknowledges the Tainui people of the Waikato region, on whose land this recording took place. We also acknowledge the 'Ngāi Tūāhuriri, rāua ko Ngāi Tahu whānui' which acknowledges the immediate hapū and also the extended Ngāi Tahu, Waitaha, and Kāti Mamoe people, from whose lands our esteemed guest has joined us. We respectfully celeb…

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Intergenerational Empathy with Carole Fraser 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

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In this episode, Carole Fraser and I explore Intergenerational Empathy, weaving together various relatable themes. Happy listening :) Copyright and Citation © Divakalala, C. (2024). Intergenerational Empathy with Carole Fraser. The Hello Frequency, A Lifestyle Podcast. Remember, in a world where discord echoes loudly, let empathy be our pluriversal…

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The Final Segment of Revisiting Empathy as a Parent with Arpita Sinha 10:36

1+ y ago10:36

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This podcast acknowledges the Tainui people, the tangata whenua of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders, past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. This is Episode 8: The Final Segment of Revisiting Empathy as a Parent with Arpita Sinha 'Matariki hunga nui' (Matariki b…

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Revisiting Empathy as a Parent with Arpita Sinha, Part 2 22:02

1+ y ago22:02

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Welcome to The Hello Frequency, Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. This is Episode 7: Revisiting Empathy as a Parent with Arpita Sinha, Part 2 A playful disclaimer of adult language 😄❤️ Dear listeners, welcome to the unfiltered zone! Buckle up, because we are about to dive into the juiciest part of our conversation. Think of it as a verbal rolle…

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Arpita Sinha: Revisiting Empathy as a Parent 17:32

1+ y ago17:32

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This podcast acknowledges the Tainui people, the tangata whenua of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders, past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya. This is Episode 6: Arpita Sinha: Revisiting Empathy as a Parent Nine months ago, my dearest friend Arpita embarked on a t…

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Vinod Bal: Moving Forward with Empathy 27:47

1+ y ago27:47

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The Hello Frequency podcast acknowledges the Tainui people, the tangata whenua of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders, past, present, and emerging. Welcome to The Hello Frequency, I am your host, Caya. This is Episode 5: Vinod Bal: Moving Forward with Empathy Dear Listeners, I apologise if my voice sounds nasal. I have bee…

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The Power of Connecting Continents 11:21

1+ y ago11:21

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Welcome to The Hello Frequency, Dear Listeners: I am your host, Caya and this is episode 4. Please be advised that this podcast mentions about war, violence, and their impacts. If you find these subjects distressing, please exercise caution while listening. Take care. My deep gratitude to my listeners, followers, and subscribers. A special thanks t…

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Meet My First Guest, Sarvam Kailasapathy 26:59

1+ y ago26:59

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The Hello Frequency podcast acknowledges the Tainui people, the tangata whenua of the Waikato region, where it was recorded. Respects to elders, past, present, and emerging. Welcome to ‘The Hello Frequency’: I am your host, Caya. I am thrilled to introduce our first guest, Sarvam Kailasapathy, a strong personality who has profoundly influenced my l…

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Embracing Pluriversality.... 11:01

1+ y ago11:01

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Join me on a journey of exploring pluriversal thinking in this latest podcast episode. I speak of how pluriversal thinking challenges the monolithic structures of knowledge, inviting us to consider a mosaic of perspectives that range from indigenous wisdom to contemporary insights. Tune in as I navigate through these converging streams of thought, …

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Introduction: Threads of Empathy 2:35

1+ y ago2:35

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Welcome to “The Hello Frequency”, a lifestyle podcast where we explore a range of human experiences through candid dialogues. I am your host, Caya - a lifelong seeker of meanings and connections of all forms. My consciousness emerged from the turmoil of an ethnic conflict and a civil war in 1990s Northern Sri Lanka. The chaos and suffering I experi…

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Context to Facilitate Resonance 7:44

1+ y ago7:44

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My passion for humanitarian causes has always driven me to challenge dominant narratives and amplify the voices of those marginalised for various reasons. As someone who has experienced marginalisation firsthand, yet also held certain privileges, I have sought to bring forward the voices that are often overlooked or silenced. I wrote a PhD thesis o…