Shows
Silver Linings with Chhavi MittalTHE REALITY OF BC AUNTY | Snehil Dixit Mehra | Silver Linings with ChhaviPopularly known as BC Aunty who shot to fame with her appearance in 'Apharan', talks about how she reinvents herself, manages motherhood and always stays relevant in today's competitive world.
Chhavi Mittal in conversation with Snehil Dixit Mehra on her podcast - Silver Linings With Chhavi.
New Episode drops every Friday.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Meet Snehil Dixit Mehra
02:16 Reconnecting After Years
04:13 Snehil's Journey in Television
10:03 Becoming BC Aunty
15:18 Navigating Career Challenges
17:17 Embracing Opportunities and Growth
20:01 The Stru...2024-10-2541 min
Women's Health InterruptedS2 E11: Breaking the Stigma Around Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Kiran MannKiran Mann joins us on this episode to discuss pelvic floor dysfunction and breaking stigmas. She explains what pelvic floor dysfunction is, how common it is and useful tips if you do have it. Kiran will also talk about the Be Pelvic Health Aware campaign – aimed to help those with this dysfunction feel comfortable talking to their healthcare providers and support systems.
Guest: Kiran Mann
Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft
Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra
Music: "A Way to You" by Nick Petrov licensed via Premium Beat
Special Thanks: UBC Medicine Learning Network, the UBC Work Learn program & WHRC do...2024-07-1017 minWomen's Health InterruptedS2 E10: Domperidone for Low Milk Supply: Is it Safe? - Dr. Janet Currie & Dr. Suzanne Hetzel CampbellDomperidone is a dopamine blocker that is being increasingly prescribed off-label in British Columbia and other provinces to treat low milk supply. In this episode of Women’s Health Interrupted, we are joined by Dr. Janet Currie and Dr. Suzanne Hetzel Campbell to address the effects of Domperidone on breast feeding mothers. They will also be discussing criticisms, research and areas of development around it.
Guest: Dr. Janet Currie and Dr. Suzanne Hetzel Campbell
Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft
Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra
Music: "A Way to You" by Nick Petrov licensed via Premium Beat
Special Thanks: UBC Me...2024-06-1235 minWomen's Health InterruptedS2 E9: This is How You Can Improve Your Quality of Life - Dr. Debra AndersonIn this episode of Women’s Health Interrupted, we are joined by Dr. Debra Anderson to discuss how you can improve your quality of life. Dr. Anderson delves into health behaviours like diet sleep, stress, exercise, and other lifestyle choices that can impact your quality of life, especially for women. She will specifically address how this can improve your life if you are dealing with a chronic disease like cancer, heart disease or diabetes.
Guest: Dr. Debra Anderson
Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft
Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra
Music: "A Way to You" by Nick Petrov licensed via Premium Be...2024-05-0822 minWomen's Health InterruptedS2 E8: How Does Menopause Affect the Brain? - Dr. Claudia BarthDr. Claudia Barth is joining us to discuss the possible link between your brain health and menopause. She addresses how changes to your estrogen levels during menopause may be causing cognitive declines. Dr. Barth will also address other issues and things you can do to keep your brain healthy when going through menopause – and how to help other women during this period in their lives.
Guest: Dr. Claudia Barth
Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft
Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra
Music: "A Way to You" by Nick Petrov licensed via Premium Beat
Special Thanks: UBC Medicine Learning Network, the UBC Wo...2024-04-1015 minWomen's Health InterruptedS2 E7: Mommy Brain: It’s Not Just in Your Head - Dr. Ann-Marie de LangeIn this week’s episode of Women’s Health Interrupted, we are joined by Dr. Ann-Marie De Lange, to discuss pregnancy and brain health, also referred to as “mommy brain.” Dr. De Lange will delve into how pregnancy may have long-lasting impacts on the brain and what processes go on in the brain when you give birth. She will also address what women can do to improve their brain health and address many of these issues when getting pregnant.
Guest: Dr. Ann-Marie De Lange
Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft
Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra
Music: "A Way to You" by Nick...2024-03-1318 minWomen's Health InterruptedS2 E6: Exclusion of Women from Health Research: Then and Now - Amanda Namchuk & Tallinn SplinterAmanda Namchuk and Tallinn Splinter will join us in this episode to discuss the exclusion of women from health research and how that has impacted us in the past, present and foreseeable future. They discuss how a lack of research on women and their bodies has led to a gap in research on sex and gender. Amanda and Tallinn will also go over how to better address this gap both on an individual and systemic level.
Guest: Amanda Namchuk and Tallinn Splinter
Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft
Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra
Music: "A Way to You" by Nick...2024-02-1420 min
Women's Health InterruptedS2 E5: Housing and Health Barriers Faced by 2SLGBTQ+ Youth - Dr. Alex AbramovichIn this episode, Dr. Alex Abramovich will be highlighting the barriers that 2SLGBTQ+ youth face when accessing housing and health services. He will discuss how the issue of safety comes into place and how important it is for 2SLGBTQ+ youth to feel like they can be their full authentic selves when choosing different programs.
Guest: Dr. Alex Abramovich
Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft
Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra
Music: "A Way to You" by Nick Petrov licensed via Premium Beat
Special Thanks: UBC Medicine Learning Network, the UBC Work Learn program & WHRC donors
New episodes of Women’s Health In...2024-01-3120 minWomen's Health InterruptedS2 E4: Abortion Rights with Precarious Immigration Status - Dr. Lindsay LariosIn this episode of Women’s Health Interrupted we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Larios to discuss reproductive care in Canada when you have a precarious immigration status. Dr. Larios addresses our questions related to how abortion and reproductive care rights work in a healthcare system that often discriminates against marginalized groups.
SUBJECT/HOST CREDITS:
Guest: Dr. Lindsay Larios
Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft
Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra
MUSIC CREDITS:
A Way to You by Nick Petrov
SPECIAL THANKS: UBC Medicine Learning Network, the UBC Work Learn program & WHRC donors
ANY ADDITIONAL CREDITS/NOTES:
New episodes of Women’s He...2023-12-1321 minWomen's Health InterruptedS2 E3: All You Need to Know about Gynecological CancerIn this episode, we are joined by Nicole Keay and Stephanie Lam from The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative. Nicole and Stephanie co-host the Gynecologic Oncology Sharing Hub (GOSH) podcast. They joined us to discuss all things gynecological cancer from what it is, to treatments, and how to support patients or survivors. You will also hear about new initiatives based in B.C. that the Gynecological Cancer Initiative and the GOSH Podcast are working.Guests: Nicole Keay & Stephanie LamHost(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah WilliscraftEditor: Negin Nia & Chhavi MehraMusic: "A Way...2023-11-0920 minWomen's Health InterruptedS2 E2: Why are Women's Cardiovascular Concerns Often Downplayed?In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Najah Adreak, who brought her expertise to discuss the knowledge gaps in women’s heart health. In this episode, she will go over the risk factor, diagnosis and treatment for women’s cardiovascular concerns. Dr. Adreak will also address the long-standing knowledge gaps in women’s cardiovascular health. She delves into how health research is often solely based on male bodies and how this impacts female patients today.New episodes of Women’s Health Interrupted will be available the second Wednesday of each month. Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podc...2023-10-1116 minWomen's Health InterruptedS2 E1: Cultivating Female Sexual Desire through Mindfulness - Dr. Lori BrottoDr. Lori Brotto joins us in the first episode of Season 2 to discuss cultivating female sexual health and empowerment. She addresses myths, sex research and other historical issues that may impact why many women may experience sexual concerns today. Dr. Brotto will go over how one can cultivate sexual desire through interventions, mindfulness and female empowerment. Dr. Lori Brotto is a professor in the UBC Department of Gynecology, a registered psychologist in Vancouver, and executive director of the Women’s Health Research Institute of BC. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Briti...2023-09-1321 min
A Cup of CultureIt’s Time To Celebrate - Part 2In this episode, you’ll hear from your favorite host Chhavi, who will do the final wrap of season 1 of “A Cup of Culture” podcast. She will share some exciting news and big milestones like the number of downloads the podcast has had since its launch (thanks to all of you!), and the different countries people are tuning in from. Towards the end, she’ll also be playing some beautiful Moroccan tunes so you can experience Morocco with her.
Help her reach her $200 goal by supporting her “Buy Me a Coffee” campaign. These funds will her buy a good camera...2022-07-0108 min
A Cup of CultureLet’s Be Loud and ProudIn this episode, you’ll hear from Lisa Malambri, who started modeling right after high school, and that allowed her to travel the world before putting her roots down in Los Angeles to pursue acting. During this time, she met her husband, an actor, who was being invited to a number of gaming events, and as her plus one, Lisa began to meet industry professionals and cultivate friendships, which kickstarted her career in hosting and commentating for esports.
Lisa shares how being a woman in this industry continues to be a battle she fights everyday because it’s he...2022-06-2425 min
A Cup of CultureRealigning Our LifeIn this episode, you’ll hear from Sarah Harvey, a chronic illness healer and a life coach who shares how the word “chronic illness” is often misunderstood in the medical community as a condition that is “incurable” or “persistent,” though she believes that “a chronic symptom diagnosed as an illness … is a way for our body to express itself because we’re not hearing it.”
Having been chronically ill herself, a trip to India where she learned about Ayurveda and “asanas” (yoga practices) was really transformative for Sarah; she not only healed herself, but now helps other people navigate through th...2022-06-1733 min
A Cup of CultureSpeaking My TruthIn this episode, you’ll hear from Aliza Kazmi, born to immigrant parents in the Bay Area, is a former educator and a fierce advocate of empowering unheard and overlooked voices. As a brown Muslim woman growing up “in the thick of 9/11,” Aliza experienced a deep level of racism, sexism, and Islamophobia, and was constantly treated as an “other” or labeled as a “terrorist.”
Her different intersecting identities and a social psychology class she took in middle school sparked her curiosity to explore topics like implicit biases and learn how to combat those. Aliza currently works as the co-executi...2022-06-1033 min
A Cup of CultureGood Times Good People Good VibesIn this episode, you’ll hear from Colina Bruce, who has over a decade-long experience working in the nonprofit sector, specifically in education. Having grown up in an environment where she was oftentimes the only Black woman in her classroom or that her peers of color weren’t sought out due to lack of access and opportunity, shaped Colina to become a passionate advocate of education access and equity for all students.
Colina is now the CEO and founder of Noir Lux Candle Co., a Seattle-based candle-making company. She launched her candle-making business during the peak of the...2022-06-0333 min
A Cup of CultureYou Have To Put Your Mask On FirstIn this episode, you’ll hear from Kaylynn Parker, a licensed mental health therapist based in the state of Washington, who served eight years in the military as an aircraft mechanic. However, on her second deployment, she began to struggle mentally and emotionally and soon found out that she was “narcoleptic, and not remembering portions of my day is not safe not only for me but also my coworkers” so Kaylynn was medically retired from the Airforce.
During this time, she also sought a therapist whose support prompted her to become a mental health therapist too, though her ro...2022-05-2734 min
A Cup of CultureIt’s Time To Celebrate - Part 1In this episode, you’ll hear from yours truly Chhavi, your host of “A Cup of Culture” podcast where she shares how her anxiety can sometimes get in the way of continuing to produce awesome podcasts with the support of all of you. She also shares some pieces of advice offered to her by her friends to help her through such difficult times. And most importantly, she hopes that you take a moment to breathe, take it all in, and celebrate how far you’ve come in life.
---
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acupofculture/message2022-05-2005 min
A Cup of CultureOur ‘Āina, Our LandIn this episode, you’ll hear from Sage Ke'alohilani Quiamno, a passionate DEI advocate since she first started to notice systemic disparities in education and access to opportunities for people from historically excluded backgrounds in her school. As a young woman of color and as a Native Hawaiian, Sage struggled to find a sense of belonging in different workplaces when she realized that she wasn’t getting paid and promoted like her white, male colleagues.
In her role as a global DEI leader at Amazon, Sage strives to bring everyone together through an Indigenous lens and an ever...2022-05-1326 min
A Cup of CulturePockets Of GoodnessIn this episode, you’ll hear from Diana Nguyen, a Vietnamese-Canadian entrepreneur born and raised in Montreal, who decided to reunite with her love – her love for food and cooking during the pandemic. Her Instagram live about her fluffy dumplings prompted her audience to ask her, “Oh, are you gonna sell this?” Thanks to social media, support from family and friends, and rising conversations about people supporting home businesses, “Hungry Diana” was born.
Diana describes her fluffy dumplings as – If soup dumplings and steamed dim sum buns had a baby! In her catering, Diana has been very intentional ab...2022-05-0616 min
A Cup of CultureDisney+ Is Giving Me The Most HopeIn this episode, you’ll hear from Eula Scott Bynoe, a DEI advocate and “a revolutionary energy” who isn’t afraid to speak up about issues that don’t benefit everyone. Though she has had quite a few “hiccups” with white women in her life, today, one of her biggest challenges is how to parent and survive the workplace, especially after having lost both her husband and her mother in 2020. “I’ve had tons of support,” she adds, though she struggled at first to ask for help.
Both Eula and her son are now on a path of healing and share...2022-04-2933 min
A Cup of CultureWhy You Have FeathersIn this episode, you’ll hear from Caroline Guzman. Born to Colombian parents in New York City, Caroline shares a deep curiosity for animals, though her path to turn this curiosity into a career wasn’t easy. “There are companies that pay you three months later, how can you not be anxious?” She adds. From thinking about becoming a theater actress to behind-the-camera journalist to finally realizing that she loves taking pictures of wildlife and educating people about the environment – led her to become a wildlife journalist. Caroline credits her college capstone project for her feature in the WaterBear Network, t...2022-04-2226 min
A Cup of CultureThe Photographer’s EyeIn this episode, you’ll hear from Faten Triki. Born and raised in Tunisia, Faten moved to France to pursue her master’s in marketing. Her nickname in high school, “The future photographer” and the pictures she took of her friends and the places she traveled to together had sown a seed of photography in her. “I love being behind the camera,” says Faten, who decided to pick up her photography in 2020 (during the peak of Covid-19). Today, Faten, who was once “wasn’t good at talking to strangers,” is among the most appreciated and beloved photographers in Paris.
And if you’r...2022-04-0816 min
A Cup of CultureIntroductionIn this episode, I briefly introduce myself and talk about what "A Cup of Culture" is. It's a podcast with only one goal in mind: To chase and empower the stories of amazing, badass women from around the world who are making the world a better place. So grab a cup of coffee or tea and join me on this journey across the globe!
---
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acupofculture/message2022-04-0700 min
IS and Proud"I Imagine My Life To Be Perfect Just Like Movies"In this episode, you'll hear from Chhavi Mehra, an Indian Alumni international student at Seattle University, and she majored in Journalism. As an international student, she reflects on the different struggles she faced in her social life with her host family and how she handled everything. She reflects on other issues, such as finance, academic style, and food. Being an international student in the US taught her to be independent and to speak up for herself. Her advice to current and future international students is to "Please, take advantage of the different resources you have in your...2020-11-1258 min
Project First-GenA Future Journeyman!In this episode, you'll hear from Nghĩa "Justin" Bùi, a 13th Year Promise Scholar and a recent first-generation college graduate from South Seattle College where he majored in Welding. Because of his low grades in high school, Justin didn't feel ready to go to college. He worked a full-time job for a year to provide for his family. His mom's comment, "So you're not going to school, huh?" and his aunt who has always been "there to support me in what I want to do" motivated him to pursue higher education. He experimented with the Welding program at...2020-03-1134 min
Project First-GenHer Entrepreneurial Mode is OnIn this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Kimberly Harden, Founder and CEO of Harden Consulting Group, who gives us a sneak peek into her entrepreneurial journey. She is a diversity, equity, and belonging consultant, a profession partly inspired through her experience navigating corporate jobs as the only female and person of color. She has worked on diversity and equity initiatives in different capacities for over 15 years and believes that communication is really important "because you have to communicate in order to really build your team and to have an inclusive team." The core values of her business are care...2020-03-0623 min
Project First-GenI Want To Do More!In this episode, you'll hear from Elizabeth (Liz) Vargas, a first-generation college student, an Alfie Scholar, and a Social Work major at Seattle University. She was born and raised in Aguascalientes, a city in Central Mexico and grew up with four other siblings. Most kids in her neighborhood dropped out of high school due to the high cost of education and lack of transportation. She feels lucky to come to the U.S. and recalls how she was particularly drawn to the Hollywood image of bigger classrooms and more books unlike the "tiny section in the corner of probably 10...2020-03-0543 min
Project First-GenOh, You Don't Have a Thick Accent?In this episode, you'll hear from our favorite co-host and dear friend Chhavi, an international student from India who is the first in her family to study in the U.S. As a woman growing up in a society rooted in patriarchal values, Chhavi decided to major in journalism to find her voice and to help elevate the voices of marginalized communities. As a first-generation college student at Seattle University, she initially struggled to find her community and found that students from a community college background are often stigmatized. Additionally, Chhavi shares some of the negative perceptions around her...2020-03-0246 min
Project First-GenHow Don't You Know That?In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Eve Hudson, The First-Gen Lounge podcast host, author, and motivational speaker, born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Growing up in a state with the most HBCUs, she was encouraged to attend Shaw University, the first HBCU in the Southern U.S. because she felt a connection there. However, she experienced culture shock once she went to a predominantly white institution and realized "Oh, I'm different," and that environment challenged her to think critically about her identity. As a first-generation college graduate, she shares how she mostly relied on public assistance, didn't...2020-02-2847 min
Project First-GenA Tunisian Spice in the U.S. CultureIn this episode, you'll hear from Yahya Gahbiche, an international student from Tunisia who chose to come to the U.S. "because it was hard" and because his father motivated him. He is a senior and a first-generation college student majoring in Business Analytics at Seattle University. Yahya comes from a diverse cultural background and speaks five different languages. He shares how back in Tunisia, he'd take 12-13 classes every quarter. The course was much more rigorous and heavily focused on memorization, thus lacking a critical thinking piece central to the U.S. education system. He decided to enroll a...2020-02-2543 min
Project First-GenA Wonder from the Western PacificIn this episode, you'll hear from our beloved co-host and friend J. Anthony. Although born and raised in Guam, J. Anthony moved to the U.S. when he was six years old. He also moved around a bunch from the Bay Area to Las Vegas to finally Seattle "to venture out on my own." He is a senior majoring in journalism at Seattle University who inherited family and friendship-oriented values central to the Chamorro culture. His mom and dad were his biggest motivational factors to pursue a college education, and he feels blessed to have a supportive family who w...2020-02-2443 min
Project First-GenKicked it a Bit too MuchIn this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Kimberly Harden, a professor of Communication Studies at Seattle University. She is a first-generation college student and the first in her family to earn a Ph.D. She reflects on how she "kicked it a bit too much" for a while but ultimately became an educator "by accident," now teaching in the University's Department of Communication. In her experience working with first-generation college students, especially students of color, she has found that schools don't adequately prepare students for college, especially in the form of resources and the college environment. Some of the...2020-02-2018 min
Project First-GenA Little Bit of California, Thailand, and WashingtonIn this episode, you'll hear from Samantha (Sam) Penjaraenwatana, a graduate student at Seattle University. She was born in Los Angeles, California, lived in Thailand for a few years, and then moved back to California. But "I call Washington my home." She shares her experience growing up in a family-centered environment. As a first-generation college student, some of her biggest fears about college were finances, the application process, as well as how to balance the family obligations. Moreover, one of the biggest challenges that she has faced on campus is finding her community. Sam currently serves as a Graduate...2020-02-1921 min
Project First-GenA Conversation with a Soccer and an Ed Sheeran FanIn this episode, you'll hear from the show co-host Teddy Vo, an international student from Vietnam majoring in journalism at Seattle University. He comes from a family of lawyers but draws on his interest in writing about unheard voices. He shares how the "first type of shock was the weather shock," and has been in the U.S. for five years now. As a first-generation college student, Teddy shares some of the fears and concerns he had before coming to college, ranging from the type of environment to family expectations. He is also a BIG soccer fan and loves...2020-02-1835 min
Project First-GenFull-time Nursing Student, "Supermom," and a Loving WifeIn this episode, you'll hear from Stephanie Sanchez, a Puerto Rican full-time Nursing student at Seattle University, a wife, and a proud mother of three. She is a senior and an Alfie Scholar. As a first-generation college student, she shares how at times, she has felt unwelcomed at social events because they weren't "adult/family friendly." She reflects on how "my family [of five] takes a hit" due to the additional costs of gear associated with the nursing program, such as scrubs, stethoscope, and the "right nursing shoes." She wants to pursue education so that her kids don't have...2020-02-1225 min
Project First-GenFrom a "Party Boy" to a "Straight A" StudentIn this episode, you'll hear from José Ruiz, a San Francisco native born to Nicaraguan parents who early on instilled in him the importance of college education. He is a senior at Seattle University currently majoring in Strategic Communication. As a first-generation student, José realized that he was a bit older than most of his peers, as a result of a three-year break he took from school, but was excited to be back. The perceived lack of students of color on campus also made it difficult for him to find his community. He credits his professors at the Department of...2020-02-0728 min
Project First-GenBridges Create ConnectionsIn this episode, you'll hear from Jorge Lara Alvarado, a first-generation student at Seattle University. He's a transfer student from North Seattle College, a senior currently majoring in Civil Engineering, and part of the Alfie Scholars and the Bannan Scholars Program. Jorge reflects on his experience coming from a low-income background, helping his sister with her education, and finally pursuing a field that makes him happy. He strongly believes in creating connections and bridging access to resources.
Additional resources:
Alfie Scholars Program: https://www.alfiescholars.org/
Bannan Scholars Program: https://www.seattleu.edu/s...2020-02-0435 min
Project First-GenVoices Of Project First-GenIn this episode, you'll hear the voices of Chhavi, J. Anthony, and Teddy who started Project First-Gen. You'll learn about how Project First-Gen was born, the thought behind it, and the impact it hopes to leave on all of you. So tune in!2020-01-3003 min