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Friends Sureena and Trishna discuss all-things Asian and the impact of being an Asian woman in today’s society. They shine a light on topics often considered taboo in Asian culture, whilst providing their honest opinions. Each week they will act as agony aunty-ji’s and answer queries and questions from the public. If you’d like to get involved email: [email protected]
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Do you get judgements or preconceptions of who you are as a person based on where you're from? Sureena and Trishna explore what growing up as a brown girl in Southall vs South London respectively has been like and the judgements they faced. If you'd like to get involved then email us at [email protected] or send a DM on Insta or TikTok j…
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In this week's episode Trishna and Sureena try to make sense of why as a generation we are all so tired! How many times have you been in a conversation with someone where they mention just how tired they are? Feels like we can't get away from it! If you want to get involved then email [email protected] or send us a DM on Insta or TikTok …
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Ep.15 Birth Trauma - I Thought I Was Going To Die
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In this raw and honest episode, Sureena discusses her experience of giving birth 2 years ago and the trauma she went through. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics such as near-death experiences and birth trauma. The hope is that this episode will allow others to speak more openly about their experiences and know that they are not alone in…
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Ep.14 Can We REALLY Blame It On The Alcohol?
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Trishna and Sureena try to make sense of the attitudes of alcohol within South Asian culture! Would you ask a woman if she was pregnant if she wasn't drinking? (The answer should be no - always no!) Why is alcohol such a focal point at an event? Does your attitude and relationship with alcohol change over the years? Join in on the fun and email us …
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Ep.13 Modern Parenting Dilemmas: How Much Freedom Is Too Much?
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Joshua is back on the podcast! And this time Josh and Sureena try to make sense of and debate various topics - for example, would you put a tracker on your child's phone? Or would you allow your child to go on a sleepover? Let us know if you are Team Josh or Team Sureena! To join in on the fun email [email protected] or send a DM via Ins…
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Ep.12 Is Social Media Making Us Unsociable?
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Do you find yourself doom scrolling on social media? Have you ever gone on a social media cleanse? Has the hit Netflix show 'Adolesence' made you see social media in a different way? Trishna and Sureena discuss this and more! Trishna opens up about her toxic relationship with social media and provides food for thought. Please share, like, rate, sub…
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Ep.11 Growing Up Brown - Beauty Standards
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Trishna and Sureena are reunited! And they try to make sense of growing up brown and the beauty standards they had to live by. Whether that be dealing with body hair, weight changes or judgement because of their skin tone, they've got it all covered! If you want to get involved then email [email protected] or send a DM via Instagram or T…
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In this episode Sureena is joined by her very good friend, Heenal Malde. They discuss their favourite topic - periods! More specifically why it is still a taboo topic in South Asian culture and how men can be allies when it comes to supporting the women in their lives going through periods. Heenal talks openly about her experiences with Polycystic …
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In this episode we'd like to introduce you to Parampreet Bahia, or Pam as she is known to her friends. Pam talks openly about her experiences with miscarriage and infertility and the journey she has been on to rebuild herself. It is an emotional conversation, but a much needed one to break the stigma that surrounds topics like these. For anyone aff…
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Ep.8 Culture Clashes and Outdated Traditions
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How cultured are you? Do you carry out certain traditions even though you don't quite understand the meaning behind it? And should we make more effort to learn our mother tongue? Trishna and Sureena explore this and more! If you'd like to get involved and send in a question or story then email [email protected] or send a DM on the PS. Ma…
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Ep.7 I'm The Breadwinner - Does That Hurt Your Ego?
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Guess who's back back back, back again - it's Joshua! Joshua and Sureena try to make sense of what an Asian man's role is in a household and how that may have changed over the generations. If you want to hear more about if men have become more emotional and what we hope for the next generation then have a listen now! They also have a big announceme…
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Trishna and Sureena try to make sense of superstitions and why many South Asian's (including Trishna!) live their lives by the rules of superstitions. Are there any superstitions you believe in? Would you walk under a road sign or across three drains? Let us know by getting in touch! Send an email to [email protected] or DM us on Instagr…
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Ep.5 Swipe Right, But Ask Your Parents First! - Valentine's Special
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It's Valentine's day! So of course Trishna and Sureena had make sense of all things Valentine's and ask - is it overrated? Is it celebrated by Asians? Does Valentine's day become more or less special the longer you're in a relationship? Listen to their take now! And if you want to get involved to share a story or ask a question then email ps.makeit…
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Ep.4 Hare Krishna, Hail Mary - Interfaith Marriages
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Trishna is unavailable for this week's recording but don't fear, Sureena has roped in her husband, Josh, to make sense of interfaith marriages! Sureena is Hindu Punjabi, Josh is Malayali Catholic. They talk honestly about how they navigate being part of different religions and the impact that has on bringing up their son. If you'd like to get invol…
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Trishna and Sureena try to make sense of the friendships that have lasted and those that haven't and ask the question - do Asian's make better friends? If you'd like to get involved and have your stories or questions shared on the podcast then email [email protected] and also check out our Instagram and TikTok at PS. Make It Make Sense!…
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Ep.2 Tying The Knot and Untangling the Drama!
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In this episode Trishna and Sureena reflect on their wedding experiences and try to make sense of it all! How would your family feel if you married someone of a different religion? Would you let your sister organise your honeymoon? And did your wedding get affected by the Covid pandemic? All this and more can be found right here! Expect candid, ope…
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What makes you you? What values define you? Trishna and Sureena explore this and more in the very first episode of PS. Make It Make Sense! If you'd like to join in on the fun too then email [email protected] and follow check out the PS. Make It Make Sense Instagram and TikTok pages too!By psmakeitmakesense
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Friends Sureena and Trishna discuss all-things Asian and the impact of being an Asian woman in today’s society. They shine a light on topics often considered taboo in Asian culture, whilst providing their honest opinions. Each week they will act as agony aunty-ji’s and answer queries and questions from the public. If you'd like to get involved emai…
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