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Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS7 Ep 4: South Asian Men in the Gender Justice MovementSouth Asian Men in the Gender Justice Movement:Did you know that in 2023, over 51,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or family members? (UN Women)Violence against women is often seen as a “women’s issue”, but it’s not! Since most acts of gender-based violence are committed by men, men must also be part of the solution.In this episode of the Maitri Podcast, we sit down with two inspiring community leaders — Dr. Dasharath Yata, Executive Co-Director of SEWA-AIFW (Asian Indian Family Wellness), and Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of the Sou...
2025-11-1438 min
Little Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthToo Busy to Change Your Life? Think AgainThis Isn’t Motivation. It’s Real Life.Unlock new possibilities even when your life feels busy, stretched and full. In this episode of Little Fixes, we dive into how you can shift from “I don’t have enough time/energy/resources” to “What if I could?” and what that mindset shift looks like in everyday life.Join Maitri and Nehha Mishra. Nehha is a leadership coach and the founder of Epinomi Consulting. With over 17 years of experience in driving behavior change, leadership agility, and workplace transformation, she has impacted more than 51,000 professionals globally.We explore h...
2025-11-1246 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthRaising an Only Child: Urban Indian Parenting Myths & Truths ft. Child Psychologist Riddhi Doshi PatelParenting an only child in today’s urban India comes with its own mix of pride, pressure, and guilt.Are we over-involved? Are our kids missing out on social skills? Or are we giving them exactly what they need to thrive?In this episode of Little Fixes, Maitri talks with leading child psychologist Riddhi Doshi Patel about the real challenges and hidden myths of raising an only child in modern India. We unpack how to build independence without isolation, confidence without comparison, and connection without siblings.What we talk about:– Why only...
2025-11-0538 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS6 Ep 8: Roots & Rifts: Intergenerational Cultural ConflictsThis episode focuses on the cultural conflicts between South Asian parents and their children. Whether it’s clashing over career choices, dating, emotional expression, or even mental health itself, these tensions often leave deep emotional marks, sometimes even lead to abuse and violence. We’ll explore how intergenerational cultural conflicts affect our mental health, and what healing can look like when both generations are ready to listen.Our guest is Shalini Dayal, a licensed family therapist with thirty years of clinical experience in the mental health profession. She has worked extensively with South Asian youth and adults navigating issues rela...
2025-06-2629 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS6_Ep 6: Policy Matters @ Maitri - Presentation 3Welcome to Policy Matters, a quarterly presentation from Maitri Policy Advocacy, where we discuss public policies that shape the prevention, intervention, and overall attention to domestic violence within our communities.In our third presentation of Policy Matters, we interview Casey Swegman of Tahirih Justice Center on the prevalence of child marriages in the US and learn about the upcoming federal proposal to address child marriages nationally.Casey Carter Swegman is a national expert on serving immigrant survivors of gender-based violence. As the Director of Public Policy at the Tahirih Justice Center she oversees Tahirih’s state and federal policy ad...
2025-05-0227 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS6 Ep4: Policy Matters @Maitri - Presentation 2Welcome to Policy Matters, a quarterly presentation from Maitri Policy Advocacy, where we discuss public policies that shape the prevention, intervention, and overall attention to domestic violence within our communities.
In your Second Episode, we revisit the need for funding Domestic violence services in CA. Earlier in January of this year, Governor Newsom announced the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and it failed to take into account what advocates have been asking for: increased funding for domestic violence services. We reverberate the response released by the VOCA Advocacy Alliance of CA and seek your support in...
2025-01-2912 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriSeason 6_ Ep 2 Policy Matters @ Maitri _ 1st SegmentWelcome to Policy Matters: A quarterly presentation from Maitri Policy Advocacy, where we discuss public policies that are at the heart of shaping the way prevention, intervention, and overall attention to domestic
violence within our communities. In our first presentation, we look at the medical mandate of reporting domestic violence that has been in the minds of
survivors and advocates alike for a long time seeking to change the law.
Joining us for the conversation, are Chris Negris, the Associate Director of Public Policy Strategies at the California Partnership to End Domestic
Violence, and Anisa Ali, Program Manager of...
2024-10-1622 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMy Mental Health Journey- Therapy, Learnings, Self-Care and Goals- World Mental Health Day SpecialAccess to mental health care is a privilege. If you can access therapy, support groups, medication, please help yourself and others.Not everyone understands the importance of mental health care, even fewer people think that they need it and way fewer can access it. I wish I could do something about it but till I figure out a way, I’ll keep working on myself and telling people around me about its importance.Working on our mental health is a necessity so on this World Mental Health Day, I am talking about my experiences in wo...
2024-10-0928 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthBeing a Multi-Passionate Woman- The Inspiring Story of Radiologist and Painter Dr. Sushma MahajanI am a multi-passionate person- I like writing, my social media work and obviously podcasting. Some people might say that I have a problem with decision making in terms of my career but why do I have to be just one thing? I like doing different things and I have the opportunity so I keep trying. This episode’s guest is also like that- she is a doctor and a painter. Dr. Sushma Mahajan has been working as the Head of Radiology at Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Hospital in Jaipur. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she found her calling as...
2024-10-0230 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow My Life Changed After Marriage- Arranged vs Love MarriageI see a lot of stereotypes around Love and Arranged marriages and with this episode I am attempting to break them by sharing snippets of my life after ‘happily ever after’. I also talk about why I wanted to get married, my upbringing, conditioning, fights with my husband and about motherhood.Husband-Wife relationship is probably the most important for both the spouses involved and if you find the right person, work-life balance, parenting, homemaking and your personal growth become a little easy.I see changing equations in modern families that benefit both the partners and also...
2024-09-1820 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriTransforming Pain into Power! With Nazeehah Khan
In this podcast, Nazeehah Khan, a sexual assault survivor, activist, and the founder of Restraining Orders Without Borders had an in-depth conversation with our host Nandini Ray.
Nazeehah shared her ordeal, hopes, and how she transformed her pain into power. Listen to the episode here:
Nazeehah Khan is the Founder of Restraining Orders Without Borders (ROWB), a national legislative campaign expanding restraining order jurisdiction for nonresident survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence. ROWB has passed laws in Hawaii, and Oregon, and is pending the passage of SB 554 in California. Nazeehah holds a Masters in International Relations from the...
2024-09-0626 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthOvercome Networking Anxiety and Find Your Tribe with Networking Tips from Shaan Khanna, Networking Now IndiaI talk to a lot of people on the podcast but meeting up with new people in-person especially at Networking Events does not come easy to me. In short, networking is difficult for me and I know many women who struggle with it. So obviously I had to bring the best person here to give us networking advice without any BS.I present to you Shaan Khanna, the award-winning founder of Networking Now India & Spicy Sangria. She has been in the events' space for over a decade and started her entrepreneurial journey at 15.Networking Now...
2024-09-0443 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthDeclutter Your Mind and Get Unstuck while Managing Responsibilities- Mental Clarity ft. Shikha PandeyOne thing that definitely comes with marriage is added responsibilities. After marriage both the partners are not only responsible for themselves but also for each other and even for each other’s families to different extents. And if you add parenthood to the equation, things get trickier and overwhelming.While managing responsibilities, we tend to forget ourselves. With so much clutter in our heads, it’s easy to follow what you see around you because you have no mental space to think for yourself. Then comes the fear of judgement, need for validation and we start feeling stuc...
2024-08-2753 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthSex in Long Term Relationships- Maintaining Desire and Open Communication ft. Dr. Meghna SinghalThe focus of today’s episode is on the Sex lives of women in their 30s and 40s who are in Long Term Relationships but we are covering all age groups and relationship statuses.My guest is clinical psychologist Dr. Meghna Singhal. She helps people to strengthen their marriage, enhance their Intimacy and parent with emotional intelligence.We’ll talk about the importance of sex, sexual frustrations, how our sex lives get affected by factors like age, relationships, body image, media and how to communicate your desires to your partner. We also discuss myths and fact...
2024-08-0742 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthDon’t Miss Out- Married Life, Career, Living on Autopilot and Mindfulness ft. Shwetha SivaramanAutopilot mode has become our way of living and more so for married women. They look after everyone in the house, do most of the homemaking duties, take care of their job if they work outside the home, parenting if they have kids and then whatever time they get, it gets devoted to TV and smartphones.While focusing on immediate needs, we miss out on thinking beyond the next moment which makes us prone to overwhelm, stress and anxiety. But there’s a better way to live for Growth and in this episode, we discover it....
2024-07-2448 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthThe New Avatar of Little Fixes- Let’s Find Ourselves after ‘Happily Ever After’Little Fixes is back after more than a month and now we have a new cover art, new trailer and even a new intro for the episodes. All of this means that we have changed a bit. In this episode, I talk about what’s new, why I felt the need for rebranding and how I am doing it.Little Fixes is now a community for married ladies. A platform where we discuss married life regardless of our age, profession or any other factors. Most married women bond instantly because they have a lot in common and we...
2024-07-1707 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWelcome to Little Fixes- Let's Find Ourselves after 'Happily Ever After'Getting married is one of the biggest steps we take and on this podcast we discuss navigating life as married women because our way of dealing with health, career, relationships and even with ourselves has to change after marriage. In this community you’ll find out how but without any shoulds and coulds.Whether you are 30 or 45, whether you are a parent or not, on Little Fixes® Podcast, you'll get doable ideas from approachable experts on topics like mental health, physical wellness, career, relationships and even parenting.You’ll relate to everything we talk about- thode...
2024-07-1501 minBetween Friends: Conversations with MaitriS5 Ep10: A Bangla Podcast: অন্তরঙ্গ সম্পর্কে যৌন নির্যাতনঃ (Sexual Violence in Intimate Partner Relationships)Statistics suggest that marital rape happens in 10-14% of all California marriages. However, the silence surrounding marital rape leaves many victims unaware that they can seek help. In this episode of “Between Friends” Zakia Afrin and Indira Chakravorty discuss Indira’s Article on Marital rape as a tool for domestic violence in the recently published “Khadr Dhare Ghor”/ an edited book of essays on Domestic violence published in Kolkata Book Fair, 2023.
পরিসংখ্যান বলে, কালিফরনিয়ায় শতকরা ১০ থেকে ১৪ টি দাম্পত্য সম্পর্কে যৌন নির্যাতন ঘটে থাকে। তবু এই বিষয়ে রাখ ঢাক থাকায় অনেকে জানেন না, সাহায্য পেতে হলে কি করতে হবে। এই নিয়ে কথোপকথন রইল আমাদের এবারের পর্বে।
Zakia Afrin is the Director of Survivor Advocacy at Maitri.
Indira Chakravorty, Author, co-founder of Daya-Houston and Saheli Houston; and volunteer at Maitri. ---------------------
Useful resources:
Danger Assessment Toolhttps://www.dangerassessment.org/.../DA_NewScoring_2019.pdf
Marital Rape Incident in Bangladesh
https://www.thedailystar.net/.../marital-rape-killed...
498A of the Indian Penal Code...
2024-06-2651 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthCommunication Tips for Women- How to Use Biases in Your Favour ft. Sanjana ChowhanThis episode is about enhancing our communication skills but it’s not your regular communication class, rather we’ll understand how men and women communicate differently, how we perceive them differently and how women can turn biases to their favour. I am speaking with Sanjana Chowhan who is a seasoned communications coach and has empowered over 400 individuals in the art of confident and clear communication. More than a coach, Sanjana is a catalyst for change, particularly championing transparency and vulnerability in communication among women. She advocates for recognising and valuing one's self-worth, elevating communication from a mere skill...
2024-06-0542 minBetween Friends: Conversations with MaitriS5Ep9 Domestic Violence will not be tolerated in our community!Join Maitri volunteers Davinder Kaur Atwal and Arvinder Dhalla as they engage in a profound conversation that challenges widely-held perceptions about domestic violence. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in breaking the stigma surrounding domestic violence, supporting survivors, and fostering a community culture that does not tolerate abuse. Don't miss this enlightening and empowering conversation! Gain valuable insights and prepare yourself for informed discussions on this crucial issue so that together, we can end domestic violence in our community.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence...
2024-05-2338 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS5 Ep9 Domestic Violence will not be tolerated in our community!Presenting a special episode of the Maitri podcast in Punjabi!
Join Maitri volunteers Davinder Kaur Atwal and Arvinder Dhalla as they engage in a profound conversation that challenges widely-held perceptions about domestic violence. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in breaking the stigma surrounding domestic violence, supporting survivors, and fostering a community culture that does not tolerate abuse. Don't miss this enlightening and empowering conversation! Gain valuable insights and prepare yourself for informed discussions on this crucial issue so that together, we can end domestic violence in our community
This project was made possible by funding provided...
2024-05-2338 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthSimple Things I Do for My Mental Health- Mental Health Month SpecialWe all feel overwhelmed by life every now and then. It’s difficult to slow down and get some perspective but there are certain things that we can do for ourselves which will help in improving our mental health. Simple, little things that you don’t have to do daily and I do a few of them. In this episode, I share eleven things that help me in keeping my sanity. I don’t do all of them daily and even you don’t have to follow all of them or any of them. Do what you feel like. Take thi...
2024-05-1529 min
Maitri Musings1 - The Meaning of MaitriCan loving-kindness help humanity? Explore the origins of this beautiful practice, hear what it means to host Sarahlynn, and learn how to incorporate it into your life.
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2024-05-1315 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthScared of Selling? Listen to This to Shift Your Thinking about Sales ft. Ishita KhattarI love doing this podcast but rarely talk about it when meeting people. I don’t want to sound salesy but the truth is that if we don’t talk about our work, people won’t get to know about it. Our message won’t reach people who need it and also we won’t be able to earn well.To reduce our fear of selling, I am speaking with business mentor Ishita Khattar in this episode.Ishita is a corporate lawyer turned business mentor and coach. She also has her own podcast Dream Life Collective...
2024-05-0139 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow Little Fixes Has Changed My Life and My Favourite Podcasting Tools- Behind the ScenesThis is episode 151 of Little Fixes Podcast and it’s a huge milestone for me. Since the launch in 2019, we have come far. In this episode, I take you behind the headphones as I talk about the process, roadblocks, successes and everything else. I also reflect on how the podcast has changed me. In the end, I share all the tools that I currently use to produce this podcast.The Journey of Little Fixes so farHow I have evolved as a podcaster and as a humanSome insights & rants about the podcasting industryMy favourite podcasting toolsLots of gratitude and lo...
2024-04-1733 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthFree Mental Health Counseling with Helplines- How It Works and How It Helps ft. Muktaa Mental Health HelplineTrigger Warning- This episode contains references to domestic violence, suicide, anxiety and depression so please listen at your own discretion.All of us go through many unfavourable situations and feel all kinds of emotions. Some of us have a support system but not everyone is so fortunate. This is where mental health helplines come in. The counsellors listen to you and provide the right guidance. Many women are unsure about reaching out to such helplines so in this episode I am speaking with a person who works with a mental health helpline called Muktaa.Shreya...
2024-04-1036 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS5 Ep8: Can we end misogyny?Commemorating Women’s History Month!
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where four South
Asian women come together to discuss misogynistic behaviors and attitudes that we women face every day. From overtly offensive behaviors to subtle, normalized
attitudes, we delve into the spectrum of experiences women face daily. Join us in identifying and confronting misogynistic attitudes and behaviors. Together, let’s
explore strategies for dismantling this toxic culture and envision a future where equality thrives.
Host:
Nandini Ray, Sr. Manager Outreach, Prevention, and Policy Advocacy, Maitri
Guests:
Aarushi Kumar, Rika...
2024-03-2844 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthManifestation, Neuroscience and a Simple Way to Manifest Your DesiresManifestation is a much discussed topic but I still haven’t been able to wrap my head around it. You can even call me a sceptic so when manifestation coach Sanaya Chaturvedi reached out to me and suggested talking about neuroscience and manifestation, I jumped at the opportunity. I am sure many of your burning questions will be answered and confusions will be cleared in this episode.My guest Sanaya Chaturvedi is an aligned manifestation coach and the visionary behind India's first manifestation brand, Manifest My Dreams. She will explain--why manifestation is scientific...
2024-03-2050 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth7 Women Share the Sassiest Thing They have Done- Women’s Day SpecialWe women don’t give ourselves enough credit and rarely celebrate small accomplishments. So, here’s something to inspire you. In this episode, me, my friends and my listeners are sharing some of the sassiest things we’ve done.Please follow Little Fixes on your podcast app and share it with a friend you care about.Link to an older episode where 8 women shared the sassiest thing they did after becoming moms- https://littlefixescollective.com/8-women-share-the-sassiest-thing-they-did-after-becoming-moms/Shownotes- https://littlefixescollective.com/145/Use my special link https://zencastr.com/?via=maitri to save 30% off yo...
2024-03-0617 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS5Ep7: Bridging the Gap: How We Talk Dating with South Asian ParentsAre South Asian youth comfortable sharing their dating experiences with their parents? Do they receive enough guidance and support from their families in understanding the concept of healthy partner relationships?
To discuss these questions we invited 3 South Asian youth community members. Hajra Usman, Sid Barathi, and Nidhi Satyagal joined us to shed light on the unique challenges South Asian youth face when navigating conversations about dating and relationships with their families. They also shared their recommendations on how both South Asian youth and adults can facilitate an environment of safe and open communication to have conversations on...
2024-02-2934 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMe and My Husband Answer Random Fun Questions- Wedding Anniversary SpecialThis episode is releasing on our wedding anniversary so instead of doing a solo, I decided to have my husband with me. For the episode, I have some fun and some deep questions. We both will answer them. The questions are a surprise for the husband and he actually forgot our wedding year. From what we love about each other to improvement points to some interesting 'would you rather' questions, we talked about many things that have made us what we are today as a couple.This one is fun so let’s laugh together.Before jumping int...
2024-02-2127 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Talk to Kids About Death and How Do We Adults Come to Terms with It ft. Author Nandita BasuSensitive topic alert! Most of us are scared of even talking about death but it’s an essential topic to discuss especially with kids. This episode is a lighthearted conversation about death.I am speaking with Nandita Basu. Nandita is a comic-book artist and a musician. She loves to daydream, eat gummy bears, play music and draw. The Piano, her first book, received wide critical acclaim. Her latest book is Starry Starry Night.Nandita’s definition of death is quite interesting and we’ll talk about how we adults can come to terms with it before...
2024-02-0743 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMy 2024 Plans- Secret Project, Word of the Year, Podcast’s Tarot and MoreA super short solo episode where I share all my plans for 2024- personal, professional and everything in between including my tarot readings. I also talk about a little something I’ll be working on this year. Let’s talk and learn from each other.Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/139/Use my special link https://zencastr.com/?via=maitri to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Email me- littlefixespodcast@gmail.comDisclaimer- This podcast is only for...
2024-01-2408 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS5Ep_6 End the brutal practice of Female Genital Mutilation/CuttingFemale genital cutting/ mutilation has been recognized as a human rights violation by the World Health Organization. This topic is highly controversial due to its roots in cultural and religious practices so we should have multiple conversations to have community awareness around it. To discuss how we can end
this oppressive practice and bring positive social change, we
invited Mariya Taher, the co-founder and U.S. Executive Director of Sahiyo. Listen to this episode here!
Visit:
https://sahiyo.org/
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www...
2024-01-1936 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthOn Reading for Kids and Adults ft. Author Menaka RamanLast year I read quite a few books as per my standards. It happened only because I decided to enjoy reading rather than trying to learn something from every book. Both me and my husband like reading so it came naturally to Idhaya and she also enjoys books but not all kids or even all adults are into reading. I am not asking you to become a reader or turn your child into one but if you feel that reading can help your kids in some ways and you want them to become interested in reading then this episode...
2024-01-1036 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthTake These 5 Tips with You in 2024- A Compilation of the Best Ideas Shared on Little Fixes This YearIn the last 'Solo' episode of 2023, I have brought golden nuggets of information for you. I released 33 episodes in 2023 which means a lot of useful information for you and to finish the year, I decided to compile 5 super valuable ideas in one episode. In this episode, we have--Easy journaling tips by leadership coach Shwetha Sivaraman-Psychiatrist and Therapist Dr. Era Dutta’s tip for those who can’t meditate-yoga instructor and spine specialist Shashi Sarda’s tip for your bone and joint health-Clinical psychologist Prachi Vaishya’s suggestion to save y...
2023-12-2020 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthHow to Align Your Purpose and Passion with Your Career ft. Vibha Kagzi, Founder ReachIvy.comWe want a career we love and which pays well too. This episode tells you how. I am speaking with Vibha Kagzi, Founder and Chief Education Officer at ReachIvy. Vibha studied at elite institutes like Harvard Business School and Carnegie Mellon among others. It seems that her career path was sorted after that but was it really?Vibha shares her story of ups and downs and how she found her calling with ReachIvy. ReachIvy.com is a premium online education and career advisory for students. This episode will make you understand the importance of the j...
2023-12-0658 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS5 Ep5: Breaking the stigma of divorce and helping survivors of domestic violence!Mariam Azimi, a survivor with her courage and resilience not only paved her future with safety and dignity, but also gave support, guidance, and emotional confidence to many survivors that they needed after suffering from domestic violence. Mariam has been working relentlessly to break the stigma of divorce. In this Maitri podcast episode, Mariam shares her journey and hope.
Mariam Azimi is the founder of Care2Elevate.space and established CircleofsiSTARhood (https://www.facebook.com/circleofsiSTARhood/about_details.)
2023-11-1734 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMy 6 Years Old and I Interview Each Other- Mom-Daughter Podcast InterviewThis is a cute, fun and very sweet episode where me and my daughter are just talking to each other and asking each other interesting questions. It shows how innocent kids are. There are many adorable bloopers because well...you know why. Tune in for ‘awww moments’ and smiles.Please follow Little Fixes on your podcast app and rate and review us on spotify and apple podcasts. It helps a lot.Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/129/Use my special link https://zencastr.com/?via=maitri to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid...
2023-11-1521 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthBuilding a Skincare Brand in India ft. Bhavana Doshi, Founder Pure BubblesI am super thrilled to be speaking to Bhavana Doshi, the founder of one of my favourite skincare brands Pure Bubbles. Bhavana Doshi started her career in marketing before commercially launching Pure Bubbles in 2021.In this episode, we’ll not only go behind the scenes of launching and scaling a business but we’ll also talk about Bhavana’s life mantras, a day in her life, motherhood and everything else that makes her what she is today.I’ve learnt plenty from her and I’m sure that you’ll also take away a lot from her jou...
2023-11-0843 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS5 Ep2: A Memoir of a Muslim GirlhoodWe invited Yasmin Azad, the author of Stay, Daughter on our podcast to talk about her experience and reflection on the dilemmas that Muslim women faced and are facing in balancing the rules of orthodox Islam with the freedom and innovations of the modern world. Fahria Khan, our Donor Engagement Manage had an in-depth conversation with the author. Please listen to the episode here!
Yasmin Azad grew up in Sri Lanka and was among the
first group of girls in her Muslim community to go away from home to pursue a university degree. After obtaining a B.A...
2023-10-2538 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS5_Ep4: Rebuilding Broken Lives, with Flavia AgnesIn this episode, Flavia Agnes joined us to share her journey
from a survivor to a trailblazer. Flavia Agnes is a women’s rights advocate, legal scholar, and one of the central figures of the women’s movement in India. Her own experience
with domestic violence inspired her to become a women's rights lawyer. As co-founder of MAJLIS, a legal and cultural resource center in Mumbai, India, her primary engagement has been to provide quality legal services to women and children.
**About Flavia Agnes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flavia_Agnes
**About Majl...
2023-10-2537 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS5 Ep3: Inter- generational cultural conflicts create stress. Teens recommending solutions!In this episode we discussed inter-generational cultural conflicts that many South Asian parents and teens face. Three South Asian teens, Tara Sardana, Alina Shah and
Kaushal Namuduri shared their thoughts on how this cultural conflict can be damaging for individual, family and community well-being.
If you are a parent or a teen, then you must listen to this episode to learn what can be done to reduce and end intergenerational cultural conflict. Please share this episode with your network. Feel free to share your recommendations with us at maitri@maitri.org.
This...
2023-09-2742 minBetween Friends: Conversations with MaitriS5E1: Unchained At Last: California Must Ban Child Marriage!Did you know that between 2000 and 2018, an astonishing 23,588 children were married in California alone? This sparks the question as to why it continues and who opposes the reform initiatives.
In 2023, SB404 was introduced by lawmakers to prohibit marriages before the age of 18; however, it was changed to only make it a misdemeanor to arrange non-legally recognized child marriages without actually ending child marriages in California. Passing the Senate, SB404 awaits a vote in the Assembly Committee on Public Safety.
In this podcast, the founder of Unchained At Last (www.unchainedatlast.org), Fraidy Reiss had an insightful discussion...
2023-08-2141 minBetween Friends: Conversations with MaitriS4E15: Marital Rape & Consent in Intimate Partner Relationships: A Discussion with Maitri AdvocatesMarital rape has been a crime in all 50 States in the US since 1993. The current California criminal code makes no distinction between rape by a stranger and an intimate partner or spouse. The non-consensual sexual relations within a marriage are subject to the same penalty and consequences resulting in registration in the sex offenders’ list among others. As an agency primarily serving immigrant survivors from
South Asia, it has posed and continues to pose a unique challenge for Maitri in communicating with survivors and delivering a message of no tolerance to sexual violence within a marriage. How can we, as...
2023-07-1423 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWelcome to Little Fixes Podcast with Maitri VermaHey sassy naari! Welcome to Little Fixes, your mental health and personal growth podcast. I am Maitri, a social media professional, a mother and a simple yet sassy woman just like you. This podcast is a reminder that ‘You Matter’. Join us for sweet, simple & practical ideas that help you in Transforming Into Your Best Self.Please do follow little fixes on your podcast app and rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for your support.As women, we are always busy and overlook many big, small and extremely important parts of o...
2023-07-1300 minBetween Friends: Conversations with MaitriS4E14: Engaging Men in Domestic Violence Prevention MovementWhile men have always played an important role in shaping public policies and community awareness in many areas, domestic violence prevention often remains ignored within this group. How do we engage South Asian men in the movement? Maitri's long time advocate Zakia Afrin sits down with S Suresh, a past member of Maitri leadership and outgoing Board member in the Statewide organization CPEDV to discuss men in the DV prevention movement, his passion for social justice and writing novels in Tamil.
As a community leader and activist, Suresh is vocal on social justice issues including domestic...
2023-06-1737 minBetween Friends: Conversations with MaitriS4E13: Maitri's Immigration Assistance Program Uplifts SurvivorsImmigration status based on marital relationships often creates barriers for a victim and survivor of domestic violence to address the abuse. Yet there are rights and resources available for individuals in those situations and many opportunities to advocate for policies focused on immigration reform. In this episode, we hear about Maitri's immigration assistance program observing its 12 years in existence and important lessons learnt throughout the process.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org]
#MaitriBayArea #ImmigrationProgram #Survivors #AssistanceProgram
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2023-06-0828 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthStubborn Weight and Stomach Issues Bugging You? Here’s What Helped Me- Maitri’s Fixes- 109I have had good health till my early 30s but now one or other health trouble keeps popping. So, I took a gut cleanse and dropped 2 kilos in about 2 weeks but that’s not all- Some aspects of my health have changed for the better and I reveal everything in this episode-- What health problems I had- What I did to improve my health through healing my gut- What I did during the gut cleanse- How the cleanse helped me-Which habits I plan to kee...
2023-05-0512 minBetween Friends: Conversations with MaitriS4 E10: Bold Activism in the South Asian Gender Justice MovementListen to this powerful narrative from Shamita Das Dasgupta about the South Asian Gender Justice Movement. In the seventies and eighties, South Asian women across the nation started addressing feminism that was different from white feminism where issues faced by immigrant women were raised. This momentum led to the growth of the South Asian gender justice movement which impacted South Asian survivors, advocates, communities, and the larger society. Please listen to this episode to learn about the early stage of the movement building, where we are now and where we need to go.
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2023-04-2044 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthWhen You Never Have Enough Time- Time Poverty Mindset- Maitri’s Fixes- 105Do you also feel that you have many things to do but not enough time to do them? I feel the same and this feeling is called time-poverty. Time-poverty negatively affects people, especially mothers. It can impact mental as well as physical wellbeing.In this episode, I share my experiences about feeling time-poor and what helps me in managing my time and this feeling. You’re going to have so many aha moments and get some good ideas as well. So let’s talk!Episode 98 about True Self-Care with Psychologist Ipsita Chatterjee- https://maitrisconfetti.com/self...
2023-03-0514 minBetween Friends: Conversations with MaitriS4 E9: Generation Z Discussing Healthy Partner RelationshipsThis month, the Maitri podcast was able to bring on four UCLA students to discuss what a healthy partner relationship means to Gen- Z. What does a healthy relationship look like for young college students? What do they expect from their partners? All of this and more is discussed during this months episode of Between Friends.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa
Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org]
#EndDV, #MaitriPodcast #Maitri #TDVAM
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2023-02-2042 minBetween Friends: Conversations with MaitriS4 E8 Their Light Remains a Remembrance CampaignMaitri joined South Asian SOAR in a remembrance campaign to honor and remember 10 beautiful souls who we lost to disturbing acts of gender-based violence in 2022. And we are dedicating our first episode of the new year to show our grief and frustration toward these senseless acts of gender based violence. Representatives from South Asian SOAR joined us in the discussion. This episode is our effort to keep our community members engaged as we continue to discuss on how we can prevent gender based violence and bring awareness to the South Asian communities affected by it.
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2023-01-2734 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthBangalore Move Update, 2022 Review and 2023 Plans- Maitri’s Fixes- 101In this short, solo episode, I talk about how the last year went and what are some of the things I want to do this year. This episode is ‘snack for thought’ for you and there’s a lot coming your way in 2023 on Little Fixes. There’s also a sweet, little guest in this episode. Let’s catch up over a hot cuppa 😀Shownotes- https://maitrisconfetti.com/101/Music Credit- Epidemic SoundConnect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Email me- littlefixespodcast@gmail.comDisclaimer- This podcast is on...
2023-01-0510 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriCultural nuances provoke domestic abuseArchaic expectations in a marriage, playing to reasoning fallacies like "appeal to tradition," enforcing strict gender roles, these and some other similar narratives can be used as justification for perpetrating domestic abuse. These abusive tactics can be particularly hard to prove as they border on emotional abuse and can be damaging to a victim's psyche. In this podcast, we are joined by long term California resident Ganesh Gigamani who is a social observer and lends his voice to bring about cultural reforms in society. He shares his experiences bye delving deep into the issue of how seemingly normal cultural nua...
2022-10-0621 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri3. The Stigma of DivorceThe stigma of divorce in South Asian communities is real. Divorce is viewed as a failure for women. In this episode, we're joined by Neha Gill form Apna Ghar (www.apnaghar.org/) and Kavita Mehra from Sakhi for South Asian Women (www.sakhi.org/) to discuss the impact of divorce, its stigma within the South Asian community and community’s role in destigmatizing divorce.
We all can play a key role. Let’s recognize our own biases that patriarchal culture engraved in our minds and start the conversation in destigmatizing divorce. Please share widely.
This proj...
2022-09-2238 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMaitri’s Fixes- Turned 36, Yet to Figure Life Out, What’s Helping Me- 97In my 20s, I used to think that I would feel more settled once I am in my 30s but that didn’t happen. Yes, I am more experienced and wiser but have different challenges now. Join me as I talk about the challenges I am facing in this season of my life (I bet, you’ll relate). I am trying some new ideas to tackle the challenges and this episode has them as well. Let’s do life together :)Dhru Purohit’s podcast episode I have mentioned (It’s episode 259 not 70. Pardon the mistake...
2022-09-0512 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri2. Pursuit of Reproductive FreedomReproductive coercion can be used as a control mechanism against survivors of domestic violence. In this episode advocates from Maitri, Daya Houston and Rakhsha Inc. are sharing their experiences working with survivors facing reproductive coercion, how the recent Supreme Court decision on overturning Roe v Wade can add more problems for these survivors and organizational strategies to educate community members about women’s reproductive rights.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org]
#EndDV, #reproductivecoercion, #maitripodcast, #maitri, www.dayahouston.org/, ww...
2022-08-1130 minLittle Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal GrowthMaitri's Fixes- How I Made Best Friends in My 30s Despite Having Social Anxiety- 95Starting a new series- Maitri's Fixes. In these very short solo episodes, I share about my life, experiences and learnings with the aim of helping you in upgrading your life.Making friends has been difficult for me as I am not someone who initiates conversations or even makes her presence felt in social interactions. I fear that I will do or say something to embarrass myself. I am also not good at keeping in touch because I fear that the other person might be occupied and my call or message will annoy them.Even though I...
2022-08-0509 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri1. Survived and ThrivedA Maitri podcast with Rennu Dhillon, an entrepreneur, educator, motivational speaker and author. Rennu suffered domestic violence yet she didn’t give up, with her courage, dignity and hard work she has rebuilt her life. Listen to Rennu’s unbelievable life journey.
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This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention.
www.sccendviolence.org
#Maitri #MaitriPodcast #EndDV #genderbasedviolence #DomesticViolence
2022-07-2840 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriA spotlight on mental health!In this episode Dr. Preet Kaur Sabharwal and Dr. Sheetal Siledar-Lee discussed the stigma associated with mental health in South Asian communities. Also, they talked about what can harm the emotional well being of South Asian youth and elderly populations and what they can do about it. #maitri #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
2022-06-2442 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri13. Advocates Give Hope To Survivors!Our host sat with Rachna Khare, Executive Director of Daya, a Houston based nonprofit to discuss the unique challenges that both Maitri and Daya see their clients face. Also, how we see a huge need and scope for community engagement in preventing gender based violence. Listen to this interesting discussion and a client testimony from Daya.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org
#Maitri #MaitriPodcast #EndDV #TogetherWeStand #CommunityEngagement
2022-04-0131 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri12. Women dream for a better future!Our guests are commemorating Women’s History Month by sharing their thoughts on women’s status in today’s world from their personal lens and how to identify and break obstacles to gender equity. Listen to this thought provoking discussion.
Maitri helpline: (1-888-8MAITRI) | Free & Confidential | Mon – Fri (9 am to 3 pm PST)
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Maitri #WomensHistoryMonth
2022-03-1740 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri11. Looking Back and Moving ForwardA conversation in Bangla with Indira Chakravorty and Zakia Afrin about the past, present and future of domestic violence prevention work.
Both the speakers are social activists, authors and veteran advocates to end domestic violence. In this episode they have shared their experiences working with domestic violence survivors, unique challenges immigrant survivors face and what can be done to prevent domestic violence. They have also shared wonderful resources.
Here are the links:
Victims Right Advocacy Project: https://maitri.org/victim-rights-advocacy-project-recommendations
Islamic Family Law in American Courts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
2022-02-2440 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri10. Toxic dating relationships don't happen in a vacuum!A group of college students joined our podcast host in analyzing the root causes of dating violence and abuse. They addressed the harmful cultural conditions, norms and practices that enable partner violence. They shared wonderful tips in ending toxic culture that support dating violence and abuse.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org]
#Maitri #MaitriPodcast #EndDV #toxicrelationships #toxicdating
2022-02-1840 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri9. An Incredible Journey Of Helping Sex Workers!Ruchira Gupta, a social justice activist, feminist campaigner and journalist has been fighting a long battle to empower women and children in red light areas. Ruchira shared incredible stories of her making a documentary on flesh trade, her journey in helping millions of sex workers and her satisfaction of working with resilient and brave sex workers.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org]
#Maitri #MaitriPodcast #humantrafficking #EndDV #genderbasedviolence
2022-01-0735 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri8. Forced Marriage, A Hidden Crime!Casey Swegman and Hellitz Villegas from Tahirih Justice Center had an insightful discussion with our host Nandini Ray about forced marriage: How is it different from arranged marriage? What's the impact? And what protections are available?
Listen to this podcast. With this information, you can save someone’s life.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Maitri #MaitriPodcast #forcedmarriage #honorcrime
2021-12-1045 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri7. Gender Stereotypes Hurt Boys Too!Most of the time we tend to overlook that patriarchy can be oppressive and damaging for men too. Many men negotiate their desires, hopes and frustrations in a society that expects them to fit in to the rigid gender norms. In this episode our guest Rajat Mittal shares how he is using his creativity and storytelling approach in addressing oppressive gender roles.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Maitri #MaitriPodcast #genderdiscrimination #genderstereotypes
2021-11-1234 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri6. Marital Rape Law in CaliforniaDid you know the first marital rape conviction in the US was in 1979? Where does the law stand in CA now? We discuss the crime, the punishment and how to bring our communities to prevent this violent act. Our guests are CPEDV Policy Specialist, Krista Colon, and Maitri's Director of Survivor Advocacy, Zakia Afrin.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Maitri #MaitriPodcast #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAM #DVAM2021 #maritalrape #maritalrapebill
2021-10-2141 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri5. Are you in a safe dating relationship?Jasmin Uribe, a survivor of dating violence is sharing her experience and knowledge to help you in finding if you are in a toxic dating relationship and what you can do about it. Jasmine turned her pain into power and became a nationally recognized program consultant, public speaker, training facilitator, and curriculum developer. She is now empowering survivors to rise!
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Maitri #MaitriPodcast #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAM #DVAM2021 #datingviolence
2021-10-0843 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri4. Human Trafficking: A Shocking RealityIn conversation with Sharan Dhanoa, Detective Gurbaksh Sohal, and Swostika Timalsina.
Human trafficking is a shocking reality in today’s world and California has a high rate of human trafficking cases. It’s possible that one of your neighbors or classmates is a trafficked victim. In this episode, our host, Nandini Ray had a conversation with a law enforcement officer and two advocates who have vast experience working with trafficked victims. Listen to this amazing discussion on how to identify trafficked victims, the resources that can help survivors, and what community members can do to prevent this mode...
2021-09-1750 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri3. A Story of Love and Acceptance, with Parag Mehta and Vaibhav JainOur host, Nandini Ray has a deep conversation about love and acceptance with a lovely couple, Parag and Vaibhav. Their wedding made headlines around the world. Not only was it a same-sex wedding performed according to Dharmic traditions, but it also served as a model for how families and communities can evolve when they lead with unconditional love and compassion.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Maitri #GayRights #Pride #LGBTQ
2021-08-2641 min
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri1. Transforming Anguish Into Action, with Amita Swadhin (Founder of Mirror Memoirs)Amita Swadhin is relentlessly fighting interpersonal and institutional violence against young people. Amita’s commitments and approach to this work stem from their experiences as a queer person of color, as a daughter of immigrants, and of years of sexual abuse by their father. Amita shared their pain, resilience, healing journey, and activism in this episode.
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This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Maitri #AmitaSwadhin #ChildAbuse
2021-07-1637 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri15. How movies and media shape our culture, with Khyati Thakur & Tushar MalikIn this episode, Daman Tiwana is in conversation with two community members, Khyati Thakur and Tushar Malik, about how media and movies influence our thinking, normalize certain behaviors, and eventually shape our culture. Influences, both positive and negative, come in all shapes and forms, like the movies that we watch whether Bollywood or Hollywood, music videos, lyrics, ads, tv shows, magazines— the list is long and some of the messages end up being toxic for our minds, our relationships, and even our future generations, and it's imperative to be selective about the content that we allow our minds to co...
2021-05-0750 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri14. Sexual Violence in Intimate Partner Relationship, with Sarah Khan (Director of Programs, API-GBV)Sexual violence & abuse in an intimate partner relationship is not an isolated incident and it often occurs alongside other forms of abusive behaviors. Listen to this in-depth discussion on how we must change harmful social and cultural conditions that allow sexual violence and abuse in partner relationships. Today’s guest: Sarah Khan, the Director of Programs at the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence.
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2021-04-2335 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri13. Medical professionals tackling Family Violence, with Dr. Rakesh Chaudhary & Dr. Priyanka Jain (Kaiser Permanente)Medical professionals have an ideal opportunity to assess for and intervene in family and partner violence, also they can play a huge role in prevention. Listen to this podcast to know how Kaiser Family Violence Prevention Program is taking part in identifying relationship abuse, ensuring survivors’ health and safety, also raising awareness towards prevention.
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This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org
2021-04-0945 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri12. Debunking myths about Female Genital Mutilation, with Farzana DoctorIn this episode, we speak to Farzana doctor, an author, activist & psychotherapist about the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation. FGM is internationally recognized as human rights violation for girls and women yet an ignored topic in the community discussion. Farzana shares her experiences working with FGM survivors and activist groups that are challenging toxic patriarchy in debunking the myths around FGM.
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2021-03-2633 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri11. Celebrating and uplifting ALL genders, with Anjali Rimi (President, Parivar Bay Area)Listen to this deep discussion where Anjali Rimi, the president of Parivar Bay Area talks about the oppression South Asian Queer Trans people face because of their gender. Parivar and Maitri invite you all to take part in building a community of light, love, and acceptance. If all community members are pro-active in ending gender abuse and welcoming people of all gender identities and expressions, the positive effects can ripple outwards.
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2021-03-1238 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri10. COVID and Domestic Violence: What You Should Know! (Bangla)In this episode, Zakia Afrin and Nandini Ray discuss domestic violence in lockdown and share information and resources that can help in safety planning and in ending abuse, and guidelines on the community’s role in violence prevention.
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This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org
2021-02-2650 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri9. Teens dismantling Gender Bias, with Anjali Nuggehali, Kanchan Naik & Adarsh GuptaIn this episode, community teens examine and analyze gender discrimination and gender violence that takes place in our daily lives. And they also share ideas to improve community responses in preventing all forms of gender discrimination and gender-based violence and abuse.
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This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org
2021-02-1235 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri8. Gendercide: the ultimate form of gender discrimination, with Nyna CaputiGirls and women face extreme forms of discrimination and violence only because of their gender. In this episode Nyna Caputi, an award-winning documentary filmmaker shares her experience on her work in raising awareness against gender abuse and sex-selective abortion. Nyna tells us the stories of those girls who are abused, violated, and murdered, sometimes even before they are born, because they are females. What can we do to stop gender abuse?
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2021-02-0247 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri7. Moving On Beyond Trauma, with Kamal Dhillon (Still I Rise - Part 3)Trigger Warning: This show contains a depiction of horrific domestic violence and marital rape. Listener discretion is advised.
Kamal Dhillon, a survivor of domestic violence had an in-depth conversation with our host Nandini Ray about how she transformed her pain into power. Kamal’s story will affect you, disturb you, and enrage you but it will surely open your eyes to the reality and severity of domestic violence.
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2021-01-2250 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri6. A Conversation on Healthy Dating Relationships, with Tarun Galagali & Angeli PatelIn this episode, our host is having an in-depth conversation with Tarun and Angeli, a real life dating couple, about healthy boundaries and expectations in a dating relationship. The couple is sharing their personal journey, learnings, vulnerability, and the best practices they follow to make their relationship safe and strong.
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This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org
2021-01-0843 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri5. Maitri Programs for Domestic Violence Survivors (Marathi), with Shabana Ansari & Sneha AmbekarIn this episode, Maitri Legal Advocate Shabana Ansari & Housing Coordinator Sneha Ambekar talk about Maitri programs in Marathi. Share this episode with your Marathi speaking friends— knowledge can help save someone's life!
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This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org
2020-12-2140 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri4. Maitri Housing & Economic Empowerment Program, with Jaya Suresh & Sneha AmbekarLack of affordable housing and financial stability are two major roadblocks that victims of domestic violence face. Fear of homelessness and poverty often prevents them from escaping abusive situations. In this episode, Nandini Ray is in conversation with Jaya Suresh (Manager, Transitional Housing & Economic Empowerment Program) and Sneha Ambekar (Housing Coordinator) about Maitri programs and they discuss different ways in which Maitri supports the survivors with housing and finance.
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org
2020-10-2738 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri19. Celebrating diversity and inclusivity in LGBTQ Pride Month, with Satchi Thockchom, Raveena, and Aurin Roy3 South Asian Youth LGBTQ+ community members celebrated Pride Month with Maitri in this Maitri Podcast episode. Satchi Thockchom, Raveena, and Aurin Roy shared their thoughts on the intersectionality of relationship abuse and the LGBTQ+ movement, their personal experiences, pain, and hope with our host Nandini Ray. Listen to this podcast to be a better ally, and stand with the LGBTQ+ communities with pride!
Maitri Helpline: 1-888-8MAITRI | www.maitri.org
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [Please link to our website...
2020-07-0129 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri18. Breaking the silence about mental health w/ LoudmouthLadkis and Ambar MishraMental health issues have frequently been perceived as nonexistent in our South Asian communities; we are least likely to seek help due to stigma until the situation reaches a level of crisis. To break the silence, 3 college students: Saniya Soni, Sapna Ramappa, and Ambar Mishra openly shared their perspectives and personal experiences with our host Nandini Ray.
Maitri Helpline: 1-888-8MAITRI | www.maitri.org
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [Please link to our website: ww...
2020-06-2543 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri17. Shelter in place is not a safe option for all! (Telugu) w/ Shailaja Mahavadi & Ramadevi BellamkondaIn this episode, Shailaja Mahavadi and Ramadevi Bellamkonda discuss domestic violence in lockdown and share information and resources that can help in safety planning and in ending abuse, and guidelines on the community’s role in violence prevention.
Maitri Helpline: 1-888-8MAITRI | www.maitri.org
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [Please link to our website: www.sccendviolence.org
2020-06-1846 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri16. South Asian teens need family support in handling cultural differences w/ Sonya Pelia & Jasleen Pelia-LutzkerSouth Asian teens are often confronted with cultural dilemmas, differences, and demands when exposed to competing cultural value systems of the East and the West. This is an ongoing challenge that many South Asian teens face and negotiate each day in the arena of personal and social affairs. Most of the time South Asian parents also share that tension as they suffer worrying or not even knowing what their children go through. In this episode, a South Asian mother-daughter team shared their personal experiences on how they had shortened the cultural gap by having respectful, open conversations and how...
2020-06-1152 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri15. Shelter in place is not a safe option for all! (Hindi) w/ Shabana Ansari & Daman TiwanaIn this episode, Shabana Ansari and Daman Tiwana discuss domestic violence in lockdown and share information and resources that can help in safety planning and in ending abuse, and guidelines on the community’s role in violence prevention.
Maitri Helpline: 1-888-8MAITRI
www.maitri.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
safechatsv.org/
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [Ple...
2020-06-0436 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri14. Social Justice and Equity is a must to address Domestic Violence w/ Protima Pandey & Zakia AfrinWhy do we have a Women's Day? Why do we demand gender equity? How is equity more important than equality? How is gender determining the workload during this pandemic? Has COVID undone the progress made in last years? Protima Pandey and Zakia Afrin discuss these important questions and much more in this episode (part 3 of COVID series).
Maitri Helpline: 1-888-8MAITRI | www.maitri.org
This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org
2020-05-2844 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri12. Shelter-in-place is not a safe option for all! w/ Zakia Afrin & Nandini RayIn this episode, Zakia Afrin and Nandini Ray discuss domestic violence in lockdown and share information and resources that can help in safety planning and in ending abuse, and guidelines on the community’s role in violence prevention.
Maitri Helpline: 1-888-8MAITRI
www.maitri.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
https://safechatsv.org/
2020-05-1444 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri11. Child Abuse Prevention w/ Steve Baron & Suzanne FrankDo you know how to identify child abuse? Do you know the excellent resources that are available in Santa Clara County that can prevent child abuse and neglect? Please listen to this Maitri podcast and share it widely to help save a child from abuse and neglect.
Two experts in the child abuse prevention field, Dr. Suzanne Frank (a pediatrician and the Child Abuse Services & Prevention Champion) and Steve Baron (a retired Director of Family Court Services in Santa Clara County, a therapist, and an expert on Counseling Psychology) shared their knowledge, experiences, and...
2020-04-2948 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri3. Legal Advocacy for Domestic Violence Survivors (Hindi) w/ Shabana Ansari & Daman TiwanaIn this episode, Shabana Ansari shares information for Hindi-speaking listeners about Maitri's Legal Advocacy Program and important information and resources for Domestic Violence survivors.
2020-01-2648 minBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri2. Legal Advocacy for Domestic Violence Survivors w/ Zakia Afrin & Nandini RayIn this episode, Zakia Afrin shares information about Maitri's Legal Advocacy Program and important information and resources for Domestic Violence survivors.
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2020-01-1249 minBetween Friends: Conversations with MaitriTrailerMaitri is bringing the resources and information to community, in efforts to prevent Domestic Violence and Gender Based Violence.
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