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Amma Brown GirlLESBAINS IN THAILAND 🏳️🌈🇹🇭🎙️ New Episode Alert 🏳️🌈🇹🇭 At least once a day I’ll sit there and think aha I genuinely love being a lesbian. 💭 I honestly knew it when I was staring a tad too hard at the M&S bra section models, whilst trying to find my first ever push up bra… 👙 ENYWAYS, in this episode of Amma Brown Girl, I’ll be talking about the experience of being a lesbian in Thailand. 🇹🇭 From the vibrant LGBTQ+ scene in Bangkok, to the not so open villages, it’s nice to be in a country where being queer is celebrated and respect...
2024-12-1613 min
Amma Brown GirlWHY ARE INDIANS SO RACIST? 😕A huge thank you to everyone who contributed ideas for today’s topic! Your voices matter! 💬❤️In this episode, we’re addressing the often-overlooked issue of racism and colourism within Indian society. We’ll explore how historical factors, societal norms, and media representations contribute to these attitudes. Together, let’s uncover the roots of these biases and discuss how we can challenge them in our communities. It’s a conversation we need to have! Join me for an honest discussion, and don’t forget to share your perspective! 🎧✨ #AmmaBrownGirl #RacismInIndia #Colourism #culturalconversati...
2024-12-0222 min
Amma Brown GirlIGNORANCE IS BLISS X ESCAPING INDIA🌟✨ *Ignorance is bliss*—but is it really? Today’s episode was produced in Quin Nhon- Vietnam, on a beautiful rooftop, blue skies and ocean waves. Despite the scenic location, ya girl still got trauma! So today I explore the difficulties of sharing our truths with family and the weight of unspoken feelings. Join me as I reflect on my personal journey while navigating family dynamics during my travels in India. It’s a deep dive into the bittersweet reality of selective sharing and mental clarity. 💭🧳💕 Let’s talk about how sometimes keeping certain truths to ourselves can be an act of kindness. ...
2024-11-1815 min
Amma Brown GirlNO CONTACT WITH MY MOTHER 😶Welcome back to Amma Brown Girl! In this raw and heartfelt Season 2 opener, I dive into the much-needed decision of going no contact with my mother. To make matters worse I’m currently on holiday with her… yes this was out of my control… 🙃 It's an emotional journey filled with moments of clarity, pain, and deep reflection.Join me as I share my thoughts on setting boundaries, preparing for an upcoming trip, and the delicate balance between love and hurt. 💔💫 Have you ever felt the need to step back from a loved one for your own well-being? You'r...
2024-11-0412 min
Amma Brown GirlA NEW CHAPTER (SEASON FINALE) 🎉✨ That’s a wrap on Season 1 of Amma Brown Girl! 🎉 What an incredible ride it has been, sharing my highs and lows while connecting with so many of you. From breaking free from toxic environments to discovering my true self, every episode has been a piece of my journey. A massive THANK YOU to all of you who listened, shared, and engaged with my podcast. Your support means the world! ❤️Get ready for the exciting news I have for Season 2, dropping on October 28th! Mark your calendars, because I can’t wait to share what’s next...
2024-10-2120 min
Amma Brown GirlMY DESI DOUBLE LIFE 👭No matter how independent I become, the expectations of how my parents, culture, and society want me to be is something I think will never leave me. (Expensive therapy bills pending!). Today’s episode was difficult to record, and I felt very vulnerable sharing my story about how I struggle with balancing the perfect Desi daughter act with authentic Amma. I talk about my struggles with becoming a compulsive liar, feeling feral during my first taste of true freedom, and how picking a side is no longer an option.I hope th...
2024-10-0715 min
Amma Brown GirlTHE POWER OF GRATITUDE: FINDING JOY AMIDST HARDSHIP🙏🏽🌼✨ "Happiness comes in waves." 🌊💖 Just wrapped up a heartfelt episode of Amma Brown Girl, EPISODE 22: "The Power of Gratitude: Finding Joy Amidst Hardship." 🙏🏽 If you’re battling tough times, remember that even the smallest moments of gratitude can help shift your perspective. Let's embrace the waves of life together! 🌈💪Check out the full episode on YT / Apple Podcasts / Spotify (all platforms) for stories and practices that might just inspire you to find your own moments of joy! 🎙️💕ENJOY!#AmmaBrownGirl #Gratitude #MentalHealth #FindingJoy #Resilience #Podcast #Community #SelfLove Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
2024-09-2311 min
Amma Brown GirlHOW TO DEAL WITH BETRAYAL 🐍Today’s episode talks about betrayal; what it means, the different types of betrayal, personal experiences and how to overcome these heavy emotions.Having experienced a recent betrayal of working with snakes, it was only right to share that story and hopefully help anyone out there having experienced similar situations. Betrayal is an unfortunate part of life, but it teaches you to trust your yourself. Your intuition is very powerful! Have you experienced betrayal? Drop me a DM and let me know. ENJOY!
2024-09-0914 min
Amma Brown Girl25 LIFE LESSONS 🥳🎂🎁🎊PSA: If you don’t watch/listen to this episode I’ll be offended because this is possibly my most favourite episode!!! :) Check out the visual on YouTube
2024-08-2622 min
Amma Brown GirlHOME IS NEVER HOME, UNTIL IT IS … 🏡On today’s episode I really want to spark a conversation about what home feels like.I recently moved house again for the 8th time and I couldn’t help feeling the heavy emotions of how home has never felt like home. I talk about my family home, how renting has never given me true peace and how my future home will have a frickin gas hob because who the hell enjoys roti on an induction hob. Have you thought about what you would like your space to feel like? Let me know !
2024-08-1212 min
Amma Brown GirlCHAT SH*T AUNTIES 👁️👄👁️As if life isn’t long enough, then you’ve got a chat shit auntie telling you to lose weight but they’re still carrying the “BAbY wEIgHt” for 30 years. On today’s episode, I’m a tad triggered but we get straight into the history and culture of chat shift aunties, what they really like to gossip about, why they gossip and some of my awful experiences. Drop me a DM if you’ve had any chat shit aunties talk about you!!! ENJOY! ❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m
2024-07-2913 min
10 Minutes to Better Patient CommunicationAmanpreet Kaur on managing impostor syndrome as a health professionalMedical Librarian Amanpreet Kaur talks about having imposter syndrome, what it feels like to be “in a rabbit hole of learning,” and how she’s leaning into her impostor syndrome as a health professional. How many letters do I need behind my name? That rhetorical question was put out to me from Medical Librarian Amanpreet Kaur. […]
2024-07-1912 min
10 Minutes to Better Patient CommunicationAmanpreet Kaur on managing impostor syndrome as a health professionalMedical Librarian Amanpreet Kaur talks about having imposter syndrome, what it feels like to be “in a rabbit hole of learning,” and how she’s leaning into her impostor syndrome as a health professional. How many letters do I need behind my name? That rhetorical question was put out to me from Medical Librarian Amanpreet Kaur. […]
2024-07-1912 min
Amma Brown GirlORANGE IS THE NEW BEGINNING 👩🏼🦰Get ready for a candid conversation about body hair, self-acceptance, and spirituality! In this episode of Amma Brown Girl, I'm sharing my personal experiences with waxing, lasering, and ultimately, embracing my natural body hair. I also open up about my decision to dye my hair after 2 years since I felt pressured to conform and ‘look professional’. Let's break free from societal pressure and redefine what beauty means to us. Listen now and join the conversation! #bodyhair #selfacceptance #haircare #podcast(The intro is intentional, this episode was recorded super late into the night with minim...
2024-07-1506 min
Amma Brown GirlALCOHOLIC UNCLESNEW EPISODE ALERT! This week on Amma Brown Girl, I'm talking about the elephant in the room - alcoholism in our community. From my own experiences growing up around it to the stigma around south Asian women drinking, I'm sharing my story and hoping to start a conversation. Don't forget to check out the resources I mentioned in the episode and share your own stories with me! #Alcoholism. #SouthAsianCommunity #MentalHealthBook mentioned: Dopamine Nation by Dr Anna Lembke. Support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous Online platforms: Drink Aware - Alcohol Change UKHe...
2024-07-0113 min
KeytimeDe l’Efrei au Groupe TF1, le parcours empreint de détermination et de défis d’Amanpreet Kaur Colombier.Pour ce dixième épisode, Laure Guibora invite Amanpreet Kaur Colombier, ingénieur Efrei promo 2011 et responsable du pôle Produits News et Production Interne au sein du Groupe TF1, pour un portrait en 3 dates clés qui composent son code temporel. Elle y aborde aussi des sujets de société essentiels : égalité femmes-hommes, politique d’inclusion des femmes et diversité. 🌐Dans ce podcast, Amanpreet y partage son parcours à l’Efrei jusqu’à son stage de fin d’études chez Louis Vuitton, stage qu’elle décroche notamment en valorisant ses origines. Son envie d’explorer de nombreux sec...
2024-06-2034 min
Amma Brown GirlSKYDIVINGTERRIFIED WAS AN UNDERSTATEMENT! On today’s episode I talk about the before, during and after of my skydive, some of the things I’ve reflected on, and how I’m now able to give even less of a shit about the stresses of life. I can now say it was the best moment of my life, I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Would you try skydiving? @Northlondonskydiving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-1717 min
Amma Brown GirlSTORY TIME: HOW I CAME OUT TO MY DAD 🏳️🌈👳🏾♂️😅Since it’s pride month, in this week’s episode I talk about my coming out story; the messy after math, what prompted me to come out and what I’ve learnt. Queer people have existed from the beginning of time, so have South Asian queers. I strongly believe there needs to be better representation, so that my 12-year-old Amma self doesn’t think something’s wrong with her, and future generations can feel safe and confident enough to live authentically. If you’re brown/ ethnic/ have a troubled relationship with your parents, you’ll know th...
2024-06-0320 min
Amma Brown GirlANGER:GUSAGusa in Punjabi means anger and it’s something I’m no stranger to.On today’s episode I talk about the ways I’ve dealt with anger in my desi home, my recent experience of feeling angry and how you can manager your emotions better. Life is too short to be in a constant state of rage or distress. Stop, breath, reflect. The moment will pass. Enjoy ❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2011 min
Amma Brown GirlTU MOTI LAGTHIThis translates to ‘You Look Fat’. Awful I know…On today’s episode I talk about how normalised it is for our society to say such wild comments, and how I overcame a lot of my insecurity. I also mention my relationship with health, nutrition, and fitness and how I wish this subject was taught better in schools to educate young minds about being more aware of the benefits rather than it being forced and seen as a chore. Remember, be kind, move your body and tell that chat shit aunty...
2024-05-0612 min
Amma Brown GirlBLAMEEPISODE 11: BLAME AM I TO BLAME FOR LEAVING? In today’s episode I talk about blame and how I, as a south Asian woman was made to feel like everything was my fault, when in reality I escaped an abusive home. I see this happen an awful lot in my culture, and it’s not spoken about enough. I wonder if It happens in other cultures too? So as always, let’s talk about it. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2024-04-2210 min
Amma Brown Girl10 THINGS I’VE LEARNT SINCE STARTING.I MADE IT TO 10 EPISODES WHOOP WHOOP! (DISCLAIMER: Really struggled to get the audio crisp, yes a cried about it TWICE, will learn to get better soon x)The hardest part has been starting but I’m so glad to have put out my podcast :) On today’s episode I talk about 10 things I’ve learnt since starting and how it has helped me heal, such as; growing my confidence, not caring to seek validation, and appreciating my strength through the highs and lows. As always, thank you for...
2024-04-1114 min
Amma Brown GirlEXPECTATIONS IN THE DESI COMMUNITYI came to the recent realization that no matter how hard I try to salvage a complicated relationship with family members, no matter how much I try to be the perfect daughter and seek validation, the list of expectations will forever be unreachable.Rather than trying to fit into a box and feel bad for MY choices, I made the decision to limit access to the beautiful parts of my life (friends, relationship, dreams, goals aspirations ect.) for those family members who simply refuse to love me for me. This week’s episode was...
2024-03-2515 min
Amma Brown GirlHOT AND COLD PARENTSOne minute you’re being told off, the next your being served fruit. Being served fruit by your Indian parents is their equivalent of them apologising, of course without taking any accountability. On today’s episode I talk about hot and cold parents. No matter how much time passes their old negative habits/ opinions creep up here and there leaving you feeling confused and disappointed. Since I feel like not enough people speak about this topic, it’s important to remember our parents are people, and people say awful things. It just hurts more when it’s a paren...
2024-03-1116 min
Amma Brown GirlLEAVING MY TOXIC DESI HOUSE - THE AFTERMATHI can't help but wish I had watched this video 3 years ago. Moving out was a major decision in my life, and while it didn't solve all my problems, it was definitely the best choice I ever made. In this week's episode, I dive into the nitty-gritty of the moving out process, sharing insights on dealing with landlords, offering practical tips for a smooth move, and venting about the challenges of house shares. I would love to become a landlord myself one day and be a source of support for tho...
2024-02-2626 min
Amma Brown GirlMARRIAGE WITHIN THE DESI COMMUNITY“When will you marry”, asked my mum who would faint at the thought of me dating BUT, “I must find a life partner” she said. Welcome to the all too familiar and common reality of south Asians like myself who feel the sudden pressure to get married because apparently 25 is the prime age, otherwise I’ll expire by 29, God forbid 30. In today’s episode I talk about the stigma and ideas our community has around marriage such as the pressure; the need for families to be heavily involved, the lack of open conversations around dating...
2024-02-1215 min
Amma Brown GirlBROWN BODIES, SELF LOVE AND INSECURITYTW: PLEASE NOTE THIS EPISODE INCLUDES SENSITIVE TOPICS.If there’s one thing I’ve always screamed at all my friends is don’t care what people think, they don’t care as much as you think. Now this is a lot easier said than done and insecurity naturally creeps up in waves. What’s important is how you manage it. In todays episode I talk about some the of issues I grew up with as a brown women such as: My relationship with body hair.Being under/over weight...
2024-01-3122 min
Amma Brown GirlMENTAL HEALTH AND MEMental health is a lifelong relationship, it only gets more spicier if you have chat shit aunties and you’re the eldest brown girl. In this week’s episode I talk about how my current circumstances are making me feel, how I wish there were more spaces for the older gen to process their feelings, and how important it is to fall in love with your own company. Solo dates for the win
2024-01-1517 min
Amma Brown GirlGUILT – BROWN EDITIONSince my mum is my biggest hater towards my podcast, and I’ll post it anyway, todays episode is quite special to me, and I hope you can understand or relate to some of the guilt I feel as a result of leaving home; being outspoken and putting myself first as a brown person.Having to put your own needs second and staying compliant to your parents/ societies expectations is not a fair way to live, and the guilt which follows can be awfully painful. Tell a friend to tell a friend, ENJOY!
2024-01-0122 min
Amma Brown GirlDEAR IMMIGRANT PARENTSThere is no blue print to parenting and I'm glad things are better now but my brain forgets massive chunks of trauma to protect it self. Luckily this episode is simplified and outlines more of the positives with the help of Jaspreet Kaur's book "Brown Girl Like Me". Thank you for listening ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-1511 min
Amma Brown GirlLEAVING MY TOXIC DESI HOUSELeaving my toxic desi home feels like yesterday, the emotions, the healing, and growth have been immensely difficult but rewarding. It was the best decision I made after realising things will never get better at home. This my my personal experience and I hope you can relate! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-0114 min
2023-12-0112 min
Amma Brown GirlINTROSatsriakal and welcome to my podcast intro! I'm so exited to share my experiences, and how we shouldn't shy away from having the difficult conversations.As podcasting is extremely new to me, join my journey on staying committed and bettering my confidence to talk about topics we love to brush under within the brown community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-2903 min
2023-07-1902 min
True Wordsसखियाँسکھیاںयह पुस्तक महाराज सावन सिंह जी द्वारा सत्संगों में बयान की गई साखियों का संग्रह है। इन साखियों को भारत, ईरान, अरब और पूर्व के अन्य देशों के पारमार्थिक साहित्य में से लिया गया है। प्रत्येक साखी एक ख़ास आध्यात्मिक सत्य को उजागर करती है या नेक आचरण का एक उदाहरण प्रस्तुत करती है। कुछ कहानियाँ हँसानेवाली हैं और हमारी मूर्खता को प्रकट करती हैं, जबकि अन्य कहानियाँ हमारे कर्मों के प्रभाव, संतों की निर्मलता और उनकी संगति से होनेवाले लाभ को दर्शाती हैं। नए संस्करण में राधास्वामी सत्संग ब्यास के सतगुरुओं के जीवन से संबंधित कहानियाँ भी शामिल हैं। प्रत्येक साखी का आरंभ विश्व के आध्यात्मिक साहित्य में से लिए गए एक उदाहरण से होता है।
2023-07-1802 min
2023-05-2505 min
True Wordsअंधी गलियाँअर्जुन देव या गुरु अर्जुन देव (15 अप्रेल 1563 – 30 मई 1606[1]) सिखों के 5वें गुरु थे। गुरु अर्जुन देव जी शहीदों के सरताज एवं शान्तिपुंज हैं। आध्यात्मिक जगत में गुरु जी को सर्वोच्च स्थान प्राप्त है। उन्हें ब्रह्मज्ञानी भी कहा जाता है। गुरुग्रन्थ साहिब में तीस रागों में गुरु जी की वाणी संकलित है। गणना की दृष्टि से श्री गुरुग्रंथ साहिब में सर्वाधिक वाणी पंचम गुरु की ही है। ग्रन्थ साहिब का सम्पादन गुरु अर्जुन देव जी ने भाई गुरदास की सहायता से 1604 में किया। ग्रन्थ साहिब की सम्पादन कला अद्वितीय है, जिसमें गुरु जी की विद्वत्ता झलकती है। उन्होंने रागों के आधार पर ग्रन्थ साहिब में संकलित वाणियों का जो वर्गीकरण किया है, उसकी मिसाल मध्यकालीन धार्मिक ग्रन्थों में दुर्लभ है। यह उनकी सूझबूझ का ही प्रमाण है कि ग्रन्थ साहिब में 36 महान वाणीकारों की वाणियाँ बिना किसी भेदभाव के संकलित हुई।
2023-05-0915 min
2023-05-0831 min
True WordsRUHANI GULDASAT by SARDAR BAHDUR MAHARAJ JAGAT SINGH JIJagat Singh (1884–1951) was an Indian Surat Shabd Yoga practitioner and initiate of the Sant and Radha Soami Satsang Beas Guru Sawan Singh. He worked as a college chemistry professor at an Agricultural College[1] and was honoured for meritorious service by the British as Sardar Bahadur. After retirement he was chosen by his spiritual master to be his successor, becoming the third spiritual head of Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Remembered as quiet, inconspicuous, and unassuming, he was once described by the Muslim mystic Sain Lasoori Shah of Lyallpur as a "perfect disciple" who became a "perfect Master".[2][3]
2023-05-0718 min
Here To HearAccessing Mental Health Support | Featuring - Dr. Amanpreet KaurIn this episode of ‘Let’s Talk About…’ we explore the theme of Accessing Mental Health Support with Dr. Amanpreet Kaur, Clinical Psychologist & Assistant Professor at Jindal School of Psychology & Counselling. Tune in for insights on:
· The various Mental Health professionals and support options
· Recognising the early signs of distress
· Barriers towards help-seeking for Mental Health
· Countering the Stigma around Mental Health
· Integrated Community Care models
· Things to keep in mind while selecting a Mental Health professional
and more…!
Trigger Warning: If you find any of the content in this video distressing or triggering, we urge you to please take a step back and...
2022-07-1742 minTrue WordsBulleh ShahSyed Abdullah Shah Qadri, known popularly as Bulleh Shah and Bulleya, was a Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet during 17th-century Punjab. His ancestors had migrated from Bukhara in the 14th/15th century AD. His first spiritual teacher was Shah Inayat Qadiri, a Sufi murshid of Lahore.
2022-05-0315 minTrue WordsBulleh ShahSyed Abdullah Shah Qadri, known popularly as Bulleh Shah and Bulleya, was a Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet during 17th-century Punjab. His ancestors had migrated from Bukhara in the 14th/15th century AD. His first spiritual teacher was Shah Inayat Qadiri, a Sufi murshid of Lahore.
2022-05-0123 min
True WordsTau Karan Sahiba Rang Ratheaਤਉ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਸਾਹਿਬਾ ਰੰਗਿ ਰਤੇ ॥
For Your sake, O Lord Master, they are imbued with love.
2022-04-3018 minTrue WordsBulleh ShahSyed Abdullah Shah Qadri, known popularly as Bulleh Shah and Bulleya, was a Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet during 17th-century Punjab. His ancestors had migrated from Bukhara in the 14th/15th century AD. His first spiritual teacher was Shah Inayat Qadiri, a Sufi murshid of Lahore.
2022-04-3012 minTrue WordsBulleh ShahSyed Abdullah Shah Qadri, known popularly as Bulleh Shah and Bulleya, was a Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet during 17th-century Punjab. His ancestors had migrated from Bukhara in the 14th/15th century AD. His first spiritual teacher was Shah Inayat Qadiri, a Sufi murshid of Lahore.
2022-04-2924 min
True WordsAisi Preet Karo Mann mere.Are you needing some advice or direction today? Let the Guru guide you!
2022-04-2806 minTrue WordsBulleh ShahSyed Abdullah Shah Qadri, known popularly as Bulleh Shah and Bulleya, was a Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet during 17th-century Punjab. His ancestors had migrated from Bukhara in the 14th/15th century AD. His first spiritual teacher was Shah Inayat Qadiri, a Sufi murshid of Lahore.
2022-04-2713 minTrue WordsBulleh ShahSyed Abdullah Shah Qadri, known popularly as Bulleh Shah and Bulleya, was a Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet during 17th-century Punjab. His ancestors had migrated from Bukhara in the 14th/15th century AD. His first spiritual teacher was Shah Inayat Qadiri, a Sufi murshid of Lahore.
2022-04-2621 minTrue WordsBulleh shahSyed Abdullah Shah Qadri, known popularly as Bulleh Shah and Bulleya, was a Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet during 17th-century Punjab. His ancestors had migrated from Bukhara in the 14th/15th century AD. His first spiritual teacher was Shah Inayat Qadiri, a Sufi murshid of Lahore.
2022-04-2527 minTrue WordsBulleh ShahSyed Abdullah Shah Qadri, known popularly as Bulleh Shah and Bulleya, was a Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet during 17th-century Punjab.
2022-04-2322 minTrue WordsBulleh ShahSyed Abdullah Shah Qadri, known popularly as Bulleh Shah and Bulleya, was a Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet during 17th-century Punjab. His ancestors had migrated from Bukhara in the 14th/15th century AD. His first spiritual teacher was Shah Inayat Qadiri, a Sufi murshid of Lahore.
2022-04-2342 minTrue WordsBulleh ShahSyed Abdullah Shah Qadri, known popularly as Bulleh Shah and Bulleya, was a Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet during 17th-century Punjab. His ancestors had migrated from Bukhara in the 14th/15th century AD. His first spiritual teacher was Shah Inayat Qadiri, a Sufi murshid of Lahore.
2022-04-2241 min
Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsHealing is a process - finding love and faithPodcast: Play in new window | Download By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast Marriage – Commitment, Faith, Mental Health In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, my guests Erin and Keith share their experiences in the 15 years of […]
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A Date Night PodcastCaribbean Medical Student Experience- With Dr. Amanpreet KaurIn tonight’s episode we share our own experience as Caribbean medical students. A brief nice episode with my colleague Dr. Amanpreet Kaur, M.D.
2020-06-0834 min
The Sikh Cast1984: Why should I care? – Amanpreet Kaur | The Sikh CastI once met an elderly man who had taken pictures before and after 1984.
I asked him: “What was it like photographing 84’?”
His response: “I feel like I have been photographing 1984 my entire life.”
His response shook me and it became a very significant moment for me.
This experience led me to question - Why do I care about the violence that occurred during 1984…why should I care?
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Amanpreet Kaur has a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and a Bachelor of Laws. She is an alumna of Sikh Research Instit...
2019-12-1811 min
The Sikh Cast1984: Why should I care? – Amanpreet Kaur | The Sikh CastI once met an elderly man who had taken pictures before and after 1984.
I asked him: “What was it like photographing 84’?”
His response: “I feel like I have been photographing 1984 my entire life.”
His response shook me and it became a very significant moment for me.
This experience led me to question - Why do I care about the violence that occurred during 1984…why should I care?
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Featuring:
Amanpreet Kaur
Amanpreet Kaur has a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and a Bachelor of Laws. She is...
2019-12-1811 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsMoving into Adulthood Part 2 – IIM044Podcast: Play in new window | Download By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast In Part 2 of this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, my guests Leonard and Duray share their losses, family breakdowns and decisions they made to move […]
2019-02-092h 09Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsWhen you are young & have to make decisions Part 1 – IIM043Podcast: Play in new window | Download By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, my guests Leonard and Duray share their love story which still is in the middle of having some resolution. […]
2019-01-311h 09Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsFamily Financial Responsibilities – IIM042Learn about family financing. How to teach kids about money? How Indian families handle finances?
2019-01-071h 31Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsThrough stories we connect and come together -IIM041By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, I bring a story of passion and action. Many of you may have heard of Kitaabworld, an independent book store online brings South Asian children’s literature […]
2017-10-2248 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsJourney of learning about Indian culture -IIM040By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, Amy shares her experience of being introduced to Indian culture. It took a very interesting path and the events led to a place that convinced her […]
2017-09-1839 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsReligion in Indian Families & Being A Religious Person – IIM039By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, I address a few question about religion and the importance of religion in Indian families. I share my definition and experiences of a religious person. This […]
2017-09-0122 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsNew but familiar styles – Part 2 IIM 038By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, Aline and Selwyn share their experiences of introducing each other to their parents. They share their love for Indian food and Indian spices. The couple is […]
2017-07-0700 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsCruising around – IIM 037 Part 1By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, Aline and Selwyn share their first encounter on a cruise ship. Love of food brought them together and then one breakfast invitation turned into a marriage […]
2017-06-3000 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsParenthood in Indian Culture – IIM036By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast It’s Father’s Day on Sunday and we just celebrated Mother’s Day last month. I thought it was appropriate to share some insight about parenthood in Indian culture. In today’s episode of Indian Interracial Marriages […]
2017-06-1600 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsFamily is foundation – IIM035 Part 2By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, Priya and Styves share what followed once Styves met Priya’s dad.. There were conversations that made them stop and think and reflect on their own lives […]
2017-06-0200 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsBringing adventure on our journey toward our destination – IIM 034 Part 1By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, Priya and Styves share their first meeting and the meetings that followed. There were conversations that made them stop and think and reflect on their own […]
2017-05-2600 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsWhen parents understand the journey – Part 2 -IIM033By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, Akhil and Fernanda share their wedding ceremonies. They enjoyed an Indian wedding as well as Mexican wedding. The families got along well and enjoyed spending time […]
2017-05-1200 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsLet’s find a new home & start something! Part 1 – IIM032By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast If you wish to donate to this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, Akhil and Fernanda share their backgrounds and a little about the families they grew up in. They started their affair learning each other’s languages and […]
2017-05-0500 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsFaith & Sexuality (homosexuality or heterosexuality) can coexist Part 2- IIM031By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, Kelly shares her experience of her conversation with her father. Despite a very tough conversation, she resolved many challenges that she experienced with her father. Faith plays a big role in Kelly’s life and […]
2017-04-1400 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsLove being in your own skin – IIM030By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, we touch a few different topics, including accepting one’s own sexuality and addressing all the judgements of the community and then longing for the acceptance of family. It took years for both Kelly and […]
2017-04-0700 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsDivorces & Interracial Marriages – IIM029Divorce rate in interracial marriages By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, I answer a question that many people have either emailed me about or friends have asked me. When I get into discussions about interracial marriages, I get asked, “Is […]
2017-03-3100 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsCommon Question Answered IIM028Convincing parents to accept non-Indian partner By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, I answer one of the most common questions people emailed me in Season 1, “How do I convince my parents to let me be with my non-Indian partner?” […]
2017-03-1000 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsMoving forward and on Francesca & Raghav Part 2 – IIM027Episode 027 / Traveling together By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Rate & Review this Podcast In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, we address Francesca and Raghav’s plans for the future in the U.S. Francesca shares wedding plans and continuing to build a relationship with Raghav’s family. I wish them the […]
2017-02-2400 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsEngineering a life together – Francesca & Raghav Part 1 – IIM026Episode 026 / Really mixed it up By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, we address Francesca’s background and her family history. Francesca and Raghav share their story of first date and then introducing each other to their respective families. Though, bringing Raghav to meet Francesca’s […]
2017-02-1700 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsThe business continues – Nancy & Suman Part 2-IIM025Episode 025 / Business world is challenging By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, we address talk about the fun and not so fun aspects of having a business. You have to keep everyone happy and as a leader you have to make sure you are […]
2017-02-1000 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsIn business together – Nancy & Suman -Part 1 IIM024Episode 024 / From business school to real life business By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, we address the challenges of owning a business together as Nancy & Suman own an Indian Fusion restaurant in Wisconsin. For them opening a restaurant came right upon the […]
2017-02-0300 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsAdapting to new family dynamic Tina & Richard- Part 2 – IIM023Episode 023 / Taking the goodness from both cultures Click here to listen to Part 1 of this interview with Tina & Richard By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook In this episode of Indian Interracial Marriages Podcast, we talk about family and the central role family plays in our lives. There are great […]
2017-01-2700 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsBeyond culture, it’s a meeting of two personalities- Tina & Richard – IIM022Subscribe to the newsletter…..»»» Episode 022 / Friendship turned into partnership By Amanpreet Kaur – Follow me: Instagram, Facebook Carl Jung, famous psychiatrist and psychotherapist, said once that the meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed. It is very true for the […]
2017-01-2000 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsGetting out of comfort zone – Marlena & Bikram Part 2 – IIM021Here we are again. We will continue with our conversation about family, language, food, and traditions. There are plenty of hand me downs that Bikram and Marlena are giving to their young son, especially the love for traditions and languages. It’s great that parents encourage their kids to speak multiple languages. Listen to this couple’s […]
2017-01-1300 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsMeet me in England – Polish and Indian Fabulous Fusion Part 1 IIM020Sometimes miscalculations and mishaps create wonderful opportunities if one is open to shaping mishaps into golden experiences. This is basically what I would say about Marlena’s and Bikram’s meeting. These two met during their college years and their little interactions in the house they shared turned into long conversations and these conversations brought them their […]
2017-01-0600 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsTraveling with family is adventure in itself – IIM019As we close out 2016, Otto and I thought of sharing our travel experience in this episode. Having spent many months working really hard in 2016 it was a perfect time to take some time and enjoy learning and loving other cultures. In this episode we talk about our experiences in Bali, Indonesia. I love […]
2016-12-3000 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsIn Henry Moore’s words – To be an artist is to believe in life – IIM018They are back this week with more to share. Yes, they got married and now are enjoying the bliss as you see them share it on their Instagram. You want to hear about their days before the wedding and how Justyna and Abhi are bringing Polish and Indian traditions together. One doesn’t want to ever […]
2016-12-2300 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsOkCupid – A well written Play about love and distance Part 1- IIM017OkCupid introduced Justyna (युसतना) and Abhi but it’s his response to something she had posted that captured Justyna. Then she packed up her bags and moved to India. I know you have many questions as to why, how, what so I will let you just hear this from the couple as they are great story […]
2016-12-1600 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsShared responsibilities of a household and learning new ways of partnership – Part 2 IIM016Congratulations to Amy & Shaunak as they celebrated their one year wedding anniversary this week. Many learnings took place in this one year from connecting with new family members to figuring out new daily routines. In Part 2 of the episode, we talk about cultural differences and understanding those differences along with finding grounds that […]
2016-12-0900 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsThe big SECRET, the Fairytale wedding, and the New beginnings – Marriage of two different cultures Part 1 -IIM 015Thoughts of partnering up with an amazing and wonderful person weren’t primary thoughts for these two ‘go-getter’ as they were growing up. They grew up in different countries, experiencing different foods, and speaking different languages. But when they met at work their social differences didn’t matter as they shared common goals of ‘making a difference […]
2016-12-0200 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsListen to your heart and go for it – Iyengar Family interview Part 2 – IIM014How was Thanksgiving for you all in U.S.? Hope you are all enjoying family time and sharing this podcast with the people you care about. So, here’s to another week with Alexandra and Madhavan. I thought that it was perfect time to post this beautiful couple’s interview. As you heard in Part 1, the couple […]
2016-11-2500 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsMeeting in the middle – Couple’s journey to building bridges Part 1 IIM 013I get a great pleasure in introducing this amazing, loving, and passionate couple. When Alexandra and Madhavan met, they were strangers in a strange land. Maybe that’s why they connected as they supported each other making Madhavan’s transition in America a ride such that very few get to experience. Yes, they met in college and […]
2016-11-1800 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsLove and Inclusivity. Supporting same-sex couples – IIM 012Here’s another week with another episode supporting love and courage and togetherness. Today’s episode is an invitation to all couples, same-sex or opposite-sex couples, in interracial marriages to share their stories. I wrote my commencement speech for future generations addressing the importance of love and inclusivity in our society and I share that in the […]
2016-11-1100 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsSecrets to Nikita’s & Sachin’s triumph over challenging times Part 2- IIM011This is Part 2 of my interview with Nikita and Sachin from GrowingUpGupta. Sachin is a romantic at heart. You will get to hear him speak of love and the depth of his commitment to have love as the core of existence is amazing. Hearing Nikita speak of her understanding and appreciation of Indian culture […]
2016-11-0400 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsNikita and Sachin took charge of their happiness, Part 1 – IIM 010I read somewhere, ” no one is in charge of your happiness, except you”… I heard a perfect example of this in Nikita and Sachin’s story. It takes courage to stand up for what you want, especially when you are raised in a family that holds cultural ways of being or cultural norms as its […]
2016-10-2800 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsShe marries a Jewish man, leaves her law practice and moves into personal coaching arena. Meet Archana Daniels – IIM009Today, we meet a lawyer turned a personal life coach. From a boarding school in England to now settling in U.S., Archana, traveled plenty creating a beautiful life story. She shares her coaching philosophy along with her experience and her journey of being in an interracial marriage. Archana has shaped lives of many individuals through […]
2016-10-2100 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsHow My Husband’s Brother Also Married An Indian Woman, Part 2 – IIM 008Join me for Part 2 of my conversation with Ian and Delia. Ian is my husband Otto’s brother. I was there when Ian and Delia first met, and I was at their wedding, too. They’ve been married for two years now. In this week’s episode, we discuss many issues that the couple faced after getting married, […]
2016-10-1400 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsHow My Husband’s Brother Also Married An Indian Woman, Part 1 – IIM 007Join me for Part 1 of my conversation with Ian and Delia. Ian is my husband Otto’s brother. I was there when Ian and Delia first met, and I was at their wedding, too. They’ve been married for two years now. Be sure to come back next week for Part 2!
2016-10-0700 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsWhite Mughals – An Interracial Tale of Love, Betrayal and Intrigue – IIM 006Join me for something different this week as I relate the story of William Dalrymple’s White Mughals. I was moved to intense emotion as I read this absorbing tale of interracial love, betrayal, politics, intrigue, sorrow . . . and inspiration. For more information about White Mughals, click here. The letters between gma and Katherine […]
2016-09-3000 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsAnother Successful Interracial Marriage: Hina and Dave, Part 2 – IIM 005Just like I did, Hina married a Caucasian man. And like Otto and me, they’ve created a successful marriage. In their case, 15 years strong! Join me for Part 2 of my conversation with Hina and Dave. They invited me into their lovely home to record this interview. We had so much fun, we had to break […]
2016-09-2300 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsAnother Successful Interracial Marriage: Hina and Dave, Part 1 – IIM 004Just like I did, Hina married a Caucasian man. And like Otto and me, they’ve created a successful marriage. In their case, 15 years strong! Join me for my conversation with Hina and Dave. They invited me into their lovely home to record this interview. We had so much fun, we had to break it up into […]
2016-09-1600 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsMy Interracial Marriage: A Conversation With My Husband, Part 2 – IIM 003I thought it would be appropriate to begin this journey with you by talking about the Indian interracial marriage I know best: my own! Join me for Part 2 of my conversation with my husband Otto about how we met, started dating, and got married. If you haven’t heard Part 1 of our conversation, click here to […]
2016-09-0900 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsMy Interracial Marriage: A Conversation With My Husband, Part 1 – IIM 002I thought it would be appropriate to begin this journey with you by talking about the Indian interracial marriage I know best: my own! Join me for Part 1 of my conversation with my husband Otto about how we met, started dating, and got married. (Note: I refer to this as Episode 1 in the recording, […]
2016-09-0200 minIndian Interracial Marriages Podcast - According to couples & their parentsIIM001 – Discussing Indian Interracial MarriagesIntroducing this show. This is the preview episode to get you to dip your toes in acknowledging the complications of interracial marriages. In this preview, you hear me speaking about the different experiences and emotions we share as we do something for the first time – be it – your first job or first time […]
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