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Kama by Dr. Sarika PersaudEpisode 07: Divine Masculine & FeminineIn Episode 7, Dr. Persaud discusses the concepts of the divine masculine and divine feminine. These ideas from the Dharma traditions have been misconstrued through a conservative, Western religious lens, often reflecting duality and traditional gender roles. Dr. Persaud discusses what masculine and feminine energies really are in Eastern philosophies, how these energies can be balanced within a person, the emotional prerequisites to seeking the spiritual partner, unevolved versus evolved masculine and feminine people, how sex can be spiritual, and the concept of spiritual initiation through one’s partnership.Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast...2025-07-1955 minKama by Dr. Sarika PersaudEpisode 06: Money, Desires, and LoveIn Episode 6, Dr. Persaud discusses desires, money, and love from the perspectives of modern psychological research, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Oftentimes, people have a relationship with money that ranges from overly rigid and fearful to addicted and boundaryless. People often find speaking about both sex and money as taboo for a reason: they both have to do with our relationship with our desires. Dr. Persaud explains what a capitalistic relationship with love and money really entails, what the sources of addiction are, and why desire is not the root of suffering according to Eastern philosophical traditions.2025-07-1134 minKama by Dr. Sarika PersaudEpisode 05: Culture, Family, and Your SexualityIn Episode 5, Dr. Persaud discusses how culture influences your erotic self beyond just learned behavior, cultural "rules," and what you see modeled from others. How early childhood experiences shape your sexual self, as well as how your family acted about religion, motherhood, attractiveness, body image, and creativity are explored.Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcastinfo@nextdaypodcast.com2025-06-2836 minKama by Dr. Sarika PersaudEpisode 04: SoulmatesIn Episode 4, Dr. Persaud discusses soulmates: what is a soulmate, will I die alone, or is there really someone out there for me? If in a couple, how can I tell if the person I’m with is my soulmate? Dr. Persaud discusses how the law of karma impacts the relationships we find ourselves in, the importance of erotic intimacy, friends who are like soulmates, and the blocks we have towards intimacy, and how to find or identify your soulmate(s).Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcastinfo@nextdaypodcast.com2025-06-1941 minKama by Dr. Sarika PersaudEpisode 03: When Being Sexual Makes You AnxiousIn Episode 3, Dr. Persaud explains how trauma, betrayals, “soul murder,” and relationship violations can all contribute to a person having a difficult relationship with sex. This can range from sexual dysfunction to having difficulty even seeing oneself as attractive. She also discusses how trauma might influence what you like and dislike sexually, the role of shame and negative emotions, and how to repair your relationship with your sexuality.Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcastinfo@nextdaypodcast.com2025-06-1442 minKama by Dr. Sarika PersaudEpisode 02: What is Sexual Energy?In Episode 2, Dr. Persaud discusses sexual energy, and what is specifically meant by “energy” in Eastern philosophical and healing traditions. She also discusses Western Tantra (Tantric Sex), energetic hygiene, energetic boundaries, and why sexual energy is considered to be divine in Eastern/Tantra philosophy.Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcastinfo@nextdaypodcast.com2025-06-1231 minKama by Dr. Sarika PersaudEpisode 01: Why Think About Sex?In Episode 1, Dr. Persaud talks about what informs our relationship with our sex, how we can get to know our sexuality whether we are with a partner or not, and why understanding pleasure and sensuality is an important spiritual task. Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcastinfo@nextdaypodcast.com2025-06-0634 minKama by Dr. Sarika PersaudTrailer"Kama" means "desire" in Sanskrit. Dr. Sarika Persaud, a psychologist and scholar of Indian philosophical traditions, discusses sexuality and intimacy from the lenses of psychology and spirituality.2025-06-0601 min
The Behaviour Speak PodcastEpisode 213: Culture and Identity in Indo-Caribbean America with Dr. Vera ViranIn this episode, Dr. Vera Viran discusses her research on the experiences of Indo-Caribbeans in America, focusing on cultural identity, values, and the impact of socioeconomic factors. She highlights the challenges of navigating multiple cultural identities, the importance of shared experiences within community groups, and the historical context of migration. The conversation also delves into integrating acceptance and commitment therapy in her research, gender roles, and the implications for behavior analytic practice.
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TDS 1.0 (featuring Annika and Nehal)Sexuality & Religion | A Conversation with Dr. Sarika Persaud on the Intersection of Vedanta, Tantra, and PsychologyWhen religion and sex come together, particularly in South Asian communities, guilt, shame, patriarchy, and talks of honor and cleanliness aren't far behind. Dr. Sarika Persaud, a PsyD who specializes in issues of sexuality, Tantra, and Vedanta joins TDS to break down those misconceptions, have a meaningful conversation on how the two can coexist, define the tantric practice, and give listeners some food for thought. Follow Sarika on Instagram at @doctor.samosa and follow TDS at @thatdesispark on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter!Go to https://betterhelp.com/thatdesispark for 10% off your first m...2023-01-3143 min
Brown Girls Don't#2. Brown Girls Don't...Break Up (feat. Dr. Sarika Persaud)A little Valentine's weekend special for all the people going thru it (lol), Dr. Sarika and I talk BREAK-UPS! Relationships and their breakdowns are as real and normal as death and taxes - but why do South Asian women find it extra hard to break-up, or to find support as they work through theirs? What's waiting for them on the other side, and why do a lot of us choose to carry on persevering through difficult relationships instead? What have sexuality and honour got to do with it? We deconstruct all these juicy little topics and more...
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The Kathak Podcast : Kathak Ka ChakkarTKP 041: Dr. Sarika PersaudEpisode Notes
Dr. Sarika Persaud (@doctor.samosa) is a student of Abha Bhatnagar Roy, and assists with teaching at Srijan Dance Center (NYC). She is a psychologist at Fordham University (Lincoln Center), and an adjunct professor at City University of New York - John Jay College. Sarika’s research and clinical work focuses on relationship, sex, and body image issues for the South Asian diaspora, youth suicide prevention, and mental healthcare for artists. Sarika identifies as a bisexual Indo-Caribbean woman, and was recently published in an anthology of South Asian LGBTQAI+ essays, “I Hope You’ll Still Love M...2021-07-261h 04
Bouncing Back in AdvertisingBouncing Back With Sarika Persaud: DesignerOn episode 26 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Sarika Persaud who was most recently a designer at JGO in NYC. This is also my 5th episode with The Avail ListSarika is relatively new to the ad world, but she knows exactly where she wants to be and is determined to get there. She’s a UX, UI & content designer who loves to create innovative and impactful design.She prides herself on being able to tap into culture and keeps up with all the latest trends to make sure her work stands out. She’s passionate abou...2020-07-3112 min