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Do you mind?Why do we chase people who don't want us?Why do we find ourselves chasing people who hurt us or don’t want us? In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind toxic relationship patterns, trauma bonding, and why we’re drawn to people who mirror past pain. We’ll explore concepts like repetition compulsion, the "I can fix them" mentality, and how love can sometimes feel more like an addiction than a choice.If you’ve ever wondered why healthy love can feel boring or why you keep holding onto someone who hurts you, this episode is for you. Let’s break the cycle and unders...
2025-03-1407 minDo you mind?Inherited Wounds: The lasting impact of conflict on South Asian familiesThe Partition of 1947, the expulsion of Asians from Uganda, the Indo-Pak wars, the Sri Lankan civil war — South Asian history is filled with moments of conflict and displacement that continue to echo through generations. In this episode, I sit down with Dr Ammara Khalid, Psy.D, a clinical psychologist from Chicago, who is currently writing a book about intergenerational trauma and the Partition. We explore how historical trauma shows up in our lives today, from mental health struggles to family dynamics, and discuss the resilience that carries communities forward.If your family was...
2025-02-2832 minDo you mind?Presence over perfectHave you ever opened up about your mental health only to be dismissed, by a casual "sorry about that" or "OMG same", for it to never be brought up again?
I am joined by Jaydee Shamsuddin-Roberts, a psychological well-being practitioner based in Manchester. Together, we discuss why these dismissive responses happens - Is it that we don't know what to say, "mental health" sounds too serious or talking about it simply makes you weak?
2024-11-0732 minDo you mind?Mind Matters in Movies: Bollywood's Psychiatric LensIn this episode of "Do you mind?", we dive into the fascinating world of Bollywood and its portrayal of psychiatric illnesses. Joined by Dr. Gayatri Bhatia, an addiction psychiatrist, we discuss her insightful research paper, "Movies and matters of the mind - portrayal of psychiatric illnesses in Bollywood over the last two decades: A content analysis."
Explore the dynamic between reel and real as we analyse how Bollywood films have depicted psychiatric illnesses, the impact of these portrayals on public perception, and what steps Bollywood can take to ensure more accurate and empathetic representations.
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2024-06-0532 minDo you mind?Decolonising mental health (optional module)How many times has cultural competency or decolonising mental health just been an optional module just to tick a box in the curriculum?
I am joined by Kiran Shetra, a trainee clinical psychologist, discussing barriers that racialised groups experience into the prestigious career of clinical psychology, touching on western ideologies within psychological theories & interventions and the importance of being anti-racist.
2023-03-0634 minDo you mind?Cook, clean & chup"Vah, my son can make chai, he's so talented"... "He stands up for himself when he believes something is wrong, he will be such a good husband and father."
"Besharam, she talks back when she thinks she's right... In my day, young girls would keep quiet and not interfere in serious matters."
Traditional, unfair gender differences and double standards are unfortunately still prevalent today, but we are starting to question and combat these issues. Dr Ranjot Bhogal and I discuss these gender differences and double standards in the south Asian community, and how it affects...
2022-09-0535 minDo you mind?Healthy mind or healthy budget - US editionI'm joined by Zuha Ali, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin kicking off the season discussing the similarities and differences of the UK and US mental health systems in place. One of the main topics we discuss is the financial aspect of mental health care between the UK and the US, however, we discover some similarities in the stigma of mental illness/health from the brown/Asian community.
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2021-06-2042 minDo you mind?Who is Nisha?Starting off the podcast by telling you a bit about myself! Don't forget to follow on Instagram @doyoumind_podcast
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2021-06-0701 minDo you mind?TrailerJoin me Nisha, an aspiring psychologist, as I delve into the problem of mental health stigma in many communities. Take a breath and indulge in a fun and light-hearted chat about overlooked issues affecting our mental health, from gossip and racism to sexual harassment. Hopefully, making you take a step back and feel enlightened and inspired to proudly be YOU!
2021-03-2101 min
Do you mind?TrailerJoin me Nisha, an aspiring psychologist, as I delve into the problem of mental health stigma in many communities. Take a breath and indulge in a fun and light-hearted chat about overlooked issues affecting our mental health, from gossip and racism to sexual harassment. Hopefully, making you take a step back and feel enlightened and inspired to proudly be YOU!
2021-03-2101 min