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SHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamSHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamGujarati MushayaroWe, Team of Shabd Utsav organised twitter space Mushayaro on every 4th Saturday. Here is the recording of Shabd Utsav all the Space Mushayara.2022-04-243h 30Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEp 613: Why Are Doctors Fat Phobic?How do you feel when you think about doctors visits? Are you filled with dread, excitement, anxiety? Join us as Guru Shabd talks about her recent experience, and how we can take care of ourselves and our bodies even when “authorities” are telling us the opposite.  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2022-02-221h 00SHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamSHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamShabd Utsav Subscriber's creationIn this episode Shabd Utsav team will present subscriber's poem. One of the team members will record the creation of our creative subscribes.2022-02-0502 minSHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamSHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamShashvat Dixit - Gujarati Poems, StoriesShashvat Dixit is team member of Shabd Utsav YouTube Channel. He is known for his amazing Poems and Stories. He is amazing reader too. You can see his more poetry on Shabd Utsav YouTube Channel.2022-02-0406 minSHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamSHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamNitin Bhatt - Gujarati Gazals, PoemsNitin Bhatt is a team member of Shabd Utsav team, he is known for his amazing Gazals. He explains his every Gazal in unique format. You can see his visual gazals on Shabd Utsav YouTube Channel.2022-02-0413 minSHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamSHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamJay Gohil - Gujarati Short Stories, Poems, Gazals - Shabd UtsavJay Gohil is team member of Shabd Utsav YouTube Channel. He is known for his Short Stories, Gazals, Poems.2022-02-0406 minSHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamSHABD UTSAV - Gujarati Poem Gazal Varta NazamShabd Utsav - IntroductionShabd Utsav is YouTube Channel Started By Jay Gohil, Umesh Patel, Shashvat Dixit, Nitin Bhatt and Nimish Desai. Link is available in bio where We published various our own Gujarati Poems, Gazals, Nazam, Stories in audio visual format. Here on audio podcast we published same episodes in audio format. You can visit our YouTube channel SHABD UTSAV2022-02-0408 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 508: How to Deal with AngerDo you struggle with how to be angry? Today let's have a conversation about anger. Join us as we discuss, why some people see anger as negative and scary and something that should be avoided. Tresla & Guru Shabd discuss how we’ve approached our anger and the ways we are learning to trust and embrace it as something that could help us get to know ourselves. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYuuREpVzt8 Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)  2021-05-311h 05Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 507: Happy Birthday Yes& BOPO!It's Yes& Body Politics Birthday and oh the adventures Guru Shabd & Tresla have had! Join us as we discuss how we have grown, learned, and stepped out of our comfort zones over the past three years. Take a walk down memory lane as we remember the barriers, victories, look at how we have changed, and how the podcast and our dreams have grown.  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-05-241h 00Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEp 501: Life, Right?It’s catch up time and we're back with a new season! Join us a we discuss what have we been up to you and how are we dealing with the world, then ask each other some hilarious questions!  Card questions can be found at: https://shop.theskindeep.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz  2021-04-031h 03Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEp 414: Maybe it's RetrogradeSeason 4 Finale! Mercury retrograde, communication, and lessons we have learned. Join us as we talk about cycles, personality profiles, and how we are always working to better ourselves. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-02-221h 05Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEp 413: Why can't I have an Opinion?Let's talk about a lot of different things, the Covid Vaccine, the BLM movement, racism, the lack of acknowledgment in media about current events, and communication with blood family vs found family. Join us as we get down and dirty with a smorgasbord opinion buffet of ideas!  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-02-151h 07Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEp 412: Medical System TraumaWhat happens when you're sick and the person who is supposed to help you doesn't believe you or worse, ridicules you to your face?  This situation happens regularly to people in larger bodies.  Join us as we discuss our experiences with this, and ways to take care of ourselves despite the challenges of our terrible medical system. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-02-081h 12Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEp 411: Confidence!Confidence!  What does it mean?  How does one build confidence and how does it change over time?  Join us as we talk about our journeys to the people we are now. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-02-011h 03Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEp 410: Hey JealousyWhat makes us jealous, and does that make us bad people? How can we defeat the green eyed monster, or should we at all? join us as we ask ourselves, "Is our jealousy trying to tell us something?" Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-01-2558 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEp 409: Sexiness & HypocrisyCW: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THIS EPISODE  Why is there such a double standard for men and women’s sexuality? How are we supposed to balance being the right kind of sexy, but only on society’s terms, and how come woman get in trouble for their sexiness so much more than men? Why does showing a woman's nipple get your arrested or in social media jail? Join us as we talk about sexuality, agency, and consent! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-01-181h 03Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 408: Racism NSFWIt’s already been a rough year and it’s only been a week! Our country is struggling under the shadow of white supremacy and racism. It’s a problem that we cannot hope to address until everyone acknowledges it’s existence and works to counteract it. Join us as we have an emotional and heart felt discussion about race, racism, and how it effects all of us.  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-01-121h 20Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 407: Before & AfterIs comparison really helpful? What about your before and after photos and videos? Does seeing this make you feel bad? Is it always harmful? Can we decide to live and celebrate who we are without punishing who we used to be? Join us as we discuss comparison, self acceptance, and body neutrality. Feel free to email your responses to yesandbodypolitics@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-01-0457 minThe One with ShabdThe One with ShabdThe Farmers' Protests in Context with Navyug GillIn this episode, Shabd interviews Navyug Gill about the historic and ongoing farmers’ protests in India. Navyug Gill is a professor in the department of history at the William Paterson University in New Jersey with a doctorate from Emory University Atlanta, GA. He specialises in Modern South Asia, Labor History, Agrarian Studies, Caste Politics, Global Capitalism, Postcolonial Theory, and Subaltern Studies. They talk about the history of agriculture and its politics that led to this moment including the Green Revolution, Anandpur Sahib resolution and more. They talk about the bills and what they’re trying to r...2020-12-311h 44Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 406: New Years DisillusionWhat is your relationship with New Years resolutions, goal setting, and making intentions? Do you think they help or hurt you more. Is someone profiting from your resolution (a gym, a diet company, a clothing company?) We invite you to do something different this year, if resolutions aren’t working for you. Feel free to email your responses to yesandbodypolitics@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2020-12-2854 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 405: Social Media TrollsConcern trolling & social media, what is it, why does it keep happening, and what can you do about it? We discuss why people feel entitled to tell others what is and is not ok for their bodies. What would you do if you didn’t have to worry about someone having an unwelcome and hurtful opinion? Let's discuss and as always feel free to email your responses to yesandbodypolitics@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2020-12-2158 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 404: HairOsphere & All The HairWelcome to the hairOsphere! Let's talk about all the hair! Why is it so important to maintain certain standards or styles, and why does it feel so bad to be different? Why do we experience fat shaming or pressure  to have certain body hair or hair style? Have you been told you can't have a style  or feel like you can’t pull off something because you’re fat? Let's talk. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2020-12-141h 01Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 403: Diet Culture & Bad DoctorsDo you know what diet culture is and how it affects you? Can we even agree on it? How do we know when to stand up for yourself? We get personal talking about diet culture, disordered eating, and medical trauma especially when you're fat.    Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-12-071h 10Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 402: Dating & Workouts during QuarantineDating and exercise during quarantine, how do we feel about it? How do you share your photos to social media without making someone else feel bad or maybe could it be inspiring? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-11-301h 03The One with ShabdThe One with ShabdQueens New Deal with Jaslin KaurIn this episode, Shabd interviews Jaslin Kaur about her campaign running for City Council District 23 of New York City.  Jaslin Kaur is an organizer, survivor advocate, and lifelong resident of Glen Oaks, running for City Council District 23. She wants to transform the public transit system, bailout gig economy workers, and foster a violence-free New York City for students, seniors, and families across Eastern Queens. They talk about her experience in the Sikh community and how her values translate to politics, her reaction to the 2020 Presidential election and the broader politics in the United States, her progressive...2020-11-3000 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 401: Catching UpWE ARE BACK! Why have we been gone? How are we managing during the pandemic? Being kind, being sick, and being empowered. These questions and more answered in our first episode of Season 4.   Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-11-2353 minThe One with ShabdThe One with ShabdSparks From The Same Fire with Jasdeep SinghIn this episode, Shabd interviews Jasdeep Singh, about his book 'Sparks From The Same Fire', a collection of 4 short stories. Each story explores experiences and emotions which weave us together in the tapestry of humanity. Jasdeep Singh spent years performing poetry as a hobby. Eventually people started referring to him by the town he grew up in - Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. His writing is influenced by Sikh philosophy, through which he is learning about the concepts of compassion, selfless service, and the common source of all things. He spends his days gardening, learning to ride horses...2020-11-0700 minThe One with ShabdThe One with Shabd1984: India's Guilty Secret with Pav Singh [Rebroadcast]The Sikh genocide of November 1984 is one of the most important moments in recent Sikh history. 8,000 people were killed and thousands more women and girls raped by orchestrated gangs over the course of three nightmarish days in early November. Pav Singh, journalist, author, and Community Associate at the Wiener Holocaust Library in London walks us through his new book detailing the historical context, sequence of events, and subsequent coverup the '84 genocide.  Find Pav online - twitter.com/PavSingh84 Buy the book - kashihouse.com/books/1984-indias-guilty-secret Hosted by Shabd Singh (twitter...2020-10-1600 minThe One with ShabdThe One with ShabdSikhi for All with Tegh SinghIn this episode, Shabd interviews Tegh Singh about his experience as a Black Sikh in the community. Tegh Singh is originally from Southern California. He enlisted in the US Army at age 18 and served for over 6 years imbedded in infantry platoons as a Fire Support Specialist - a multi-faceted occupation centred around calling in mortars, artillery, and attack aircraft. After deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan, he married his long time best friend Rusveer Kaur in 2010, which is also when they began studying Sikhi together. As an interracial couple in the Sikh community, Tegh and his wife have faced many...2020-09-112h 14The One with ShabdThe One with ShabdArt and Acitivism with Sonny SinghShabd interviews Sonny Singh who is a trumpet & dhol player, singer, songwriter and a social justice educator. He is also the original member of red baraat - a band out of Brooklyn, New York. They talk about Sonny’s experience with racism growing up, learning to play tabla and harmonium as a young SIkh kid, finding ska music, discovering and attending social justice movements and more - all of which go into his work as a musician and an educator today. His first single as a solo artist, ‘Mitar Pyare Nu’ comes out on August 18. Find...2020-08-181h 04The One with ShabdThe One with ShabdPind with Hark1karanIn this episode, Shabd interviews Harkaran or Hark1karan as he’s known online, about his photo-book, ‘PIND: Portrait of a Village in Rural Punjab’ which shows a specific culture, rooted in Indian Punjab, in a village called Bir Kalan, in the district of Sangrur, Malwa. It captures brilliantly the daily life of this village, its residents and the changing rural landscape without romanticising it. They talk about the story behind the book, the creative process and interactions with people of the village, Harkaran’s life being a creative person in the Punjabi community, and dealing with and capt...2020-06-251h 30The One with ShabdThe One with ShabdA History of Yogi Bhajan and 3HO with Philip Deslippe [Part 2]This is Part 2 of History of Yogi Bhajan and 3HO with Philip Deslippe. The discourse between Philip, who has dedicated years to studying this story, and Shabd who was born and raised in the community, provide a unique perspective on the oft-misunderstood community. They finish up the history of the community and use them to talk about contemporary developments. They cover the relationship between gurus and students, 3HO’s corporate wing, ideological roots of the community, recent revelations and more. Part 1 - https://anchor.fm/theonepodcast Find Philip Deslippe at https://philipdeslippe.com an...2020-05-292h 20The One with ShabdThe One with ShabdA History of Yogi Bhajan and 3HO with Philip Deslippe [Part 1]Shabd interviews historian Philip Deslippe on the history of the community known as 3HO and its founder Yogi Bhajan. The discourse between Philip, who has dedicated years to studying this story, and Shabd who was born and raised in the community, provide a unique perspective on the oft-misunderstood community. They talk about the context of early American yoga, and gurus, Yogi Bhajan’s arrival in LA, 3HO’s teachings, the emergence of a business, exploitation and control, relationship with Sikhi and more. Find Philip Deslippe at https://philipdeslippe.com and https://twitter.com/PhilipDeslippe Ho...2020-05-192h 07Shabd Institute Of Path Seekers\'s ChannelShabd Institute Of Path Seekers's ChannelWhat is a real Relationship | Shabd PodcastShabd presents podcast on relationship. It is a part of many of us , Some are enjoying its good phase while some are suffering from the bad. This podcast will give you guidance that how you can make you relationship and your life beautiful.2020-05-0525 minThe One with ShabdThe One with ShabdEpisode 18 - The Court of the Tenth Master with Lou FenechIn this episode, Shabd is joined by Lou Fenech - who’s a historian and a scholar specialising in Punjabi and Sikh Studies. His publications include three books, the most recent of which is: The Sikh Ẓafar-nāmah of Guru Gobind Singh: A Discursive Blade in the Heart of the Mughal Empire (2013). He is also co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Sikh Studies(2014). They talk about the Darbar of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh master and the ideas of balancing Dharam or righteousness and realpolitik. They also talk about the political and social context of that time...2020-04-251h 28Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 315: Give it to Me *Love Language GFT & AOS*Welcome to the last episode of season 3!! We cover the last of the Love Languages: Acts of Service and Recieving Gifts! Are gift people just materialistic? (No!) Is “Can I help you with anything?” The sexiest phrase in the English Language? (Maybe???). We discuss the ways these two languages are challenging and powerful. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-04-2555 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 315: Give it to me *Love Language GFT & AOS*Welcome to the last episode of season 3!! We cover the last of the Love Languages: Acts of Service and Recieving Gifts! Are gift people just materialistic? (No!) Is “Can I help you with anything?” The sexiest phrase in the English Language? (Maybe???). We discuss the ways these two languages are challenging and powerful. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-04-2555 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 314: Say It To Me *Love Language WOA*Today we are talking about...talking! Communication is important for every relationship, but if you or someone you love has words of affirmation as one of their primary love languages, what can you do?!  How do you fight with someone whose love language is Words of Affirmation? We hope you are being gentle with yourself and connecting with others safely during this difficult time of social distancing. Please be safe friends! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-04-1357 minThe One with ShabdThe One with ShabdEpisode 17 - Understanding Mental Health with Shuranjeet SinghIn this episode, Shabd interviews Shuranjeet Singh, about understanding mental health and the organisation he founded Taraki, which works alongside Panjabi communities to raise awareness around mental health and create community structures of support. They also talk about Shuranjeet’s experience of mental health as a student, mental health in capitalism, the current paradigm of understanding mental health, and Taraki’s unique way of approaching it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theonepodcast/message2020-03-311h 12Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 313: Touching *Love Language PT*The journey of self love sometimes requires the participation of people around us. What adds to your feelings bank instead of takes from it? For some of us, physical contact and touch is the best.How do you set and maintain boundaries with all this touching? How do you establish this in a new relationship? Is physical touch automatically sexual? If the people around us don’t have the same love language, what can we do? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-03-3156 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 312: All We Have Is Time *Love Language QT*All we have is time...making it count with the people you love. What’s the difference between fulfilling, recharging time with a loved ones and just time spent? We are talking about the love language that is quality time with guest: David Lee & Marvin Thornton. In the time of Social Distancing, can we meet this love language? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-03-2255 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 312: All We Have Is Time *Love Language QT*All we have is time...making it count with the people you love. What’s the difference between fulfilling, recharging time with a loved ones and just time spent? We are talking about the love language that is quality time with guest: David Lee & Marvin Thornton. In the time of Social Distancing, can we meet this love language? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-03-2255 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 311: Balance & Lemon-AIDHow much time, energy and compassion do we offer others, and how much do we keep for ourselves? If you find yourself feeling drained, how do you feed your soul and replenish all that energy? We talk about balancing service to others and service to yourself. if you ever find yourself stuck in a spiral of woulda coulda shoulda, know that you’re not alone. We share our experiences with this, and the ways we are trying to be kinder to ourselves and feed our souls Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Kha...2020-03-0957 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 310: Exercise WTFMoving our bodies, exercise, pressure, why should I do something we don't want to? This week we explore societal pressures, and how we feel about exercise. As usual Tresla and Guru Shabd have two different opinions and want to hear yours too. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-03-0259 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 310: Exercise WTFMoving our bodies, exercise, pressure, why should I do something we don't want to? This week we explore societal pressures, and how we feel about exercise. As usual Tresla and Guru Shabd have two different opinions and want to hear yours too. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-03-0259 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 309: Where's My Community?On the journey of self love, our mind is like our Sherpa or even our map. Sometimes it's helpful but other times it's not. ACK! What do you do??  We discuss the question, "When your mind feels like it’s making things harder, what can you do to try and ease the process? What resources do I have in my community? How do I find them? How do I find artist/advertising for me?"   Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa GSK's suggested insta follows : @thefatsextherapist @fatgirlflow @megxsbb @mechanicshopfemme @fatki...2020-02-2456 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 309: Where's My Community?On the journey of self love, our mind is like our Sherpa or even our map. Sometimes it's helpful but other times it's not. ACK! What do you do??  We discuss the question, "When your mind feels like it’s making things harder, what can you do to try and ease the process? What resources do I have in my community? How do I find them? How do I find artist/advertising for me?"   Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-02-2456 minShabd Institute Of Path Seekers\'s ChannelShabd Institute Of Path Seekers's ChannelAtal Bihari Vajpayee । Shabd StoriesA country's development depends on it's citizens but the pace is decided by it's leaders. Shabd Stories presents life story of one of the most prominent leaders... ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE2020-02-2107 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 308 : Jellyfish ComplimentsThis week we sit down and process the Oscars and talk about the representation of plus sized people...and how others talk about them (spoiler alert, it’s not great) We get a little fired up and discuss the messy topic of backhanded compliments and comments on our bodies. Is there a good way to talk about another persons body? Is there a helpful way that other people can talk about fat bodies? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-02-1854 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 308 : Jellyfish ComplimentsThis week we sit down and process the Oscars and talk about the representation of plus sized people...and how others talk about them (spoiler alert, it’s not great) We get a little fired up and discuss the messy topic of backhanded compliments and comments on our bodies. Is there a good way to talk about another persons body? Is there a helpful way that other people can talk about fat bodies? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-02-1854 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 307 : How Do I Love Myself?So it turns out a journey to self love is a moving target; how we feel about ourselves changes over time and depends on lots of different things. The good news is it’s an evolving process and there’s always more to learn and work on. So whether you’re just getting started or finding that your usual tools and tricks to feel good and confident aren’t working, what can you do to keep moving forward? Feel free to join in the conversation, and share what you do to feel good and confident when it’...2020-02-0957 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 307 : How Do I Love Myself?So it turns out a journey to self love is a moving target; how we feel about ourselves changes over time and depends on lots of different things. The good news is it’s an evolving process and there’s always more to learn and work on. So whether you’re just getting started or finding that your usual tools and tricks to feel good and confident aren’t working, what can you do to keep moving forward? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-02-0957 minThe One with ShabdThe One with ShabdEpisode 16 - 54 Punjabi Proverbs with Jvala SinghIn this episode, Shabd interviews Jvala Singh, about his great research work and translation of Sikh historical texts. Jvala is the creator of Manglacharan which, in his own words,  is a project dedicated to shedding light on the treasure trove of knowledge passed down by our ancestors, which has not yet been translated into English. For the past ten years, Manglacharan has provided translations of passages from important theological and historical texts within the Sikh tradition. They discuss the Suraj Prakash Granth, one of the most important historical Sikh texts, the context for it and how Sikh scholarship has changed t...2019-12-311h 02The One with ShabdThe One with ShabdEpisode 15 - Organizing Sikhs with Jaskaran SandhuIn this episode, Shabd interviews Jaskaran Sandhu, about the great work World Sikh Organisation has been doing. WSO is a Sikh advocacy group in Canada and works to protect and promote the interests of Sikh Canadians. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theonepodcast/message2019-11-251h 02Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 306: InsecurityThis episode we talk about struggling with insecurity. What happens when an amazing person working on confidence, empowerment and joy struggles with insecurity? Hang out with us as we craft to ground and relax, and process the moving target that is self actualization and badass-ness. Join in the conversation and talk to us about your insecurities, and how you handle them on a daily basis! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2019-11-2154 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 306: InsecurityThis episode we talk about struggling with insecurity. What happens when an amazing person working on confidence, empowerment and joy struggles with insecurity? Hang out with us as we craft to ground and relax, and process the moving target that is self actualization and badass-ness. Join in the conversation and talk to us about your insecurities, and how you handle them on a daily basis! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2019-11-2153 minThe One with ShabdThe One with ShabdEpisode 14 - Decolonizing Kashmir with Suchitra VijayanIn this episode, Shabd interviews Suchitra Vijayan, about the revocation of special status, communications blockade and human rights abuses in Kashmir. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theonepodcast/message2019-09-2454 minThe One with ShabdThe One with ShabdEpisode 13 - The Singing Guru with Kamla KapurIn this episode, Shabd interviews Kamla Kapur about her book about the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak. Her works include plays, novels, poetry, essays and reimaging Indian spiritual writings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theonepodcast/message2019-08-041h 41Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 305: Doing Things AloneIs it better to miss out or do things alone?  Is going some place alone sad, scary or rad? What if it’s all three? Join us as we talk about grabbing life and our time by the cojones and making sure we don’t miss out on what we are excited about.  How can you do the same??  Do you even want to? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata Camera & Editing: Adel Emata2019-07-1526 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 305: Doing Things AloneIs it better to miss out or do things alone?  Is going some place alone sad, scary or rad? What if it’s all three? Join us as we talk about grabbing life and our time by the cojones and making sure we don’t miss out on what we are excited about.  How can you do the same??  Do you even want to? Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesandbodypolitics https://www.instagram.com/curvykimchi https://www.instagram.com/grrshubz https://www.instagram.com/bananification Producers: Tresla F...2019-07-1526 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 304: Fat & Fabulous in Front of the CameraIt seems to be a universal experience of hating the way we look in pictures, or struggling to feel confident, but how much of that is because of unreasonable or unhealthy expectations versus unfortunate angles?  We talk about owning, and perhaps even celebrating our image. We deserve to be recorded and celebrate, and maybe we have some tips to take the most fabulous pictures ever! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata2019-06-2047 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 304: Fat & Fabulous in Front of the CameraIt seems to be a universal experience of hating the way we look in pictures, or struggling to feel confident, but how much of that is because of unreasonable or unhealthy expectations versus unfortunate angles?  We talk about owning, and perhaps even celebrating our image. We deserve to be recorded and celebrate, and maybe we have some tips to take the most fabulous pictures ever! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesandbodypolitics https://www.instagram.com/curvykimchi https://www.instagram.com/grrshubz https://www.instagram.com/bananification Producers: Tresla F...2019-06-2047 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 303: Mental Health; it’s for Literally Every Body!Can we work on ourselves and make changes by ourselves? What if we need some help, or someone to talk to? Join us in episode 303 as we talk about our own journeys with mental health, what to expect, and how to overcome obstacles that stand in your way! The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not take the place of a medical professional. This information and advice published or made available through this content is not intended to replace the services of a physician. Information on this is provided...2019-06-1052 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 303: Mental Health; it’s for Literally Every Body!Can we work on ourselves and make changes by ourselves? What if we need some help, or someone to talk to? Join us in episode as we talk about our own journeys with mental health, what to expect, and how to overcome obstacles that stand in your way! The views and opinions expressed in this medium are those of the authors and do not take the place of a medical professional. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata2019-06-1052 minThe One with ShabdThe One with ShabdEpisode 12 - Combating Hate with Arjun SethiIn this episode, Shabd interviews Arjun Sethi - activist, educator, and attorney, about his book “American Hate: Survivors Speak Out”. They discuss the book as well as delve deeper into the thesis of his introduction - the relationship between white supremacy and the United States’ massively unequal economic system, and how the media portrays survivors in a way that is often more exploitative that helpful. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theonepodcast/message2019-06-031h 00Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 302: Fat Acceptance vs. Fat InclusionFat Acceptance vs. Fat Inclusion. How do we describe what we are trying to accomplish? Do our words help or hinder us? Should we be using different words? How angry are we going to get?? The conversations and words we use are super important and we don't always agree. Having conversations like this are not only necessary but healthy! Even when they are uncomfortable. Take a deep breath and participate with us!   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesandbodypolitics https://www.instagram.com/curvykimchi https://www.instagram.com/grrshubz https://www.in...2019-05-2743 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 302: Fat Acceptance vs. Fat InclusionHow do we describe what we are trying to accomplish? Do our words help or hinder us? Should we be using different words? The conversations and words we use are super important and we don't always agree. Having conversations like this are not only necessary but healthy! Even when they are uncomfortable. Take a deep breath and participate with us! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics @curvykimchi @grrshubz @bananification Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata2019-05-2743 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 301: Fat Shamed at the Doctors! How to deal with Medical StigmaIs it helpful or bullying when the doctor says you need to lose weight? Is there a more helpful way of approaching these conversations? How do you make your medical experiences better? We are now on YouTube check us out!: https://youtu.be/TJDgegaxQvA Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesandbodyp... https://www.instagram.com/curvykimchi https://www.instagram.com/grrshubz https://www.instagram.com/bananification Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata2019-05-2157 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 301: Fat Shamed at the Doctors! How to deal with Medical StigmaIs it helpful or bullying when the doctor says you need to lose weight? Is there a more helpful way of approaching these conversations? How do you make your medical experiences better? We are now on YouTube check us out!: https://youtu.be/TJDgegaxQvA Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesandbodyp... https://www.instagram.com/curvykimchi https://www.instagram.com/grrshubz https://www.instagram.com/bananification Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata Camera & Editing: Adel Emata2019-05-2157 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 209: Why Can't I Let Go?What are we holding onto that we don't need and why is it so hard to get rid of stuff? Why is clutter so fun to accumulate and so hard to let go? What if we let go of the emotional ties to "things" and decided to embrace that who we are is not the stuff we have? @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz  2019-01-2737 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 209: Why Can't I Let Go?What are we holding onto that we don't need and why is it so hard to get rid of stuff? Why is clutter so fun to accumulate and so hard to let go? What if we let go of the emotional ties to "things" and decided to embrace that who we are is not the stuff we have? @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2019-01-2737 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 208: How Naked is Naked?What if you lived your truth? What if you took a moment and peered behind the curtain to see what is really happening? What if being authentic could maybe change your life and the world?   @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz  2019-01-2036 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 208: How Naked is Naked?What if you lived your truth? What if you took a moment and peered behind the curtain to see what is really happening? What if being authentic could maybe change your life and the world? @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2019-01-2036 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 207: Two Fat Chicks & a Mini Cooper in HawaiiSometimes, vacations are glorious, relaxing and replenishing events...and sometimes theyre challenging crucibles by which you learn about yourself and others. Come listen to our Christmastime in Hawaii, and laugh at our struggle and triumph! Airports, hair, bras, and for some reason, meat chubs! @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2019-01-141h 50Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 207: Two Fat Chicks & a Mini Cooper in HawaiiSometimes, vacations are glorious, relaxing and replenishing events...and sometimes theyre challenging crucibles by which you learn about yourself and others. Come listen to our Christmastime in Hawaii, and laugh at our struggle and triumph! Airports, hair, bras, and for some reason, meat chubs!   @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz  2019-01-141h 50Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 206: Why Can't We Just be Mad?Sometimes, especially right now things are hard and scary. So we get mad at all sorts of things, like stores (Although we don't apologize for demanding access to fashion). What if just took a moment and vented it out, what if we accepted that sometimes being upset is just apart of life?  Social media, looking perfect, Forever 21, Venus, and for some reason lions breath? @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-11-1335 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 206: Why Can't We Just be Mad?Sometimes, especially right now things are hard and scary. So we get mad at all sorts of things, like stores (Although we don't apologize for demanding access to fashion). What if just took a moment and vented it out, what if we accepted that sometimes being upset is just apart of life?  Social media, looking perfect, Forever 21, Venus, and for some reason lions breath?   @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-11-1335 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 205: Greater Expectations?What if we took control of what we expected from other people? What if instead of repeating old patterns we make better or new choices? What if we could answer the question, "Why does this keep happening?" Expectations, explicit boundaries, knowing yourself, discomfort, and for some reason Venus? @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-11-0455 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 205: Greater Expectations?What if we took control of what we expected from other people? What if instead of repeating old patterns we make better or new choices? What if we could answer the question, "Why does this keep happening?" Expectations, explicit boundaries, knowing yourself, discomfort, and for some reason Venus? @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-11-0455 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 204: Your Expectations Are in my WayWhat if the expectations and pressure we put on ourselves is hurting us or causing us to miss out on what is awesome right now? Marionettes, obligations, eye contact, pie, and for some reason mother-in-laws. @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-10-2152 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 204: Your Expectations Are in my WayWhat if the expectations and pressure we put on ourselves is hurting us or causing us to miss out on what is awesome right now? Marionettes, obligations, eye contact, pie, and for some reason mother-in-laws. Instagram @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-10-2152 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 203: I Am Beautiful Dammit!What if we could project who we want to be all the time? Would we be more powerful, feel more beautiful or confident, and what would become of the shell we've been protecting ourselves with? Braless yoga, redefining your style, decorating our bodies, sponge dresses and for some reason penises? @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-10-1557 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 203: I Am Beautiful Dammit!What if we could project who we want to be all the time? Would we be more powerful, feel more beautiful or confident, and what would become of the shell we've been protecting ourselves with? Braless yoga, redefining your style, decorating our bodies, sponge dresses and for some reason penises? @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-10-1557 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 202: Stop Sending Me Dick Pics and Ask Me a Question!What if getting to know people sincerely, meant being honest with yourself and everything you want?If we quit trying to guess what other people expect from us, we might have better relationships.  Dick pics, people etiquette, people pleasing, obligation, and for some reason hot dog slicers? @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-09-2354 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 202: Stop Sending Me Dick Pics and Ask Me a Question!What if getting to know people sincerely, meant being honest with yourself and everything you want?If we quit trying to guess what other people expect from us, we might have better relationships.  Dick pics, people etiquette, people pleasing, obligation, and for some reason hot dog slicers? @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-09-2354 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 201: Why Can't My Sexy Ass Find A Date?Are you dating, trying to date, wanna date, are confused to date, basically you don't know how to put a profile together or where to start? What if there were guidelines and a vetting process to help us start looking in the right direction?  Dating, vetting, authenticity, photos, and for some reason hiking...a lot of hiking. @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-09-1753 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 201: Why Can't My Sexy Ass Find A Date?Are you dating, trying to date, wanna date, are confused to date, basically you don't know how to put a profile together or where to start? What if there were guidelines and a vetting process to help us start looking in the right direction?  Dating, vetting, authenticity, photos, and for some reason hiking...a lot of hiking. @yesandbodypolitics Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-09-1753 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 113: Dodge Ball but with Shitty PeopleSometimes despite all of our work we get hit with rough stuff. How do we get through this? Is the way we are thinking about our future making it harder for us to get there? We've been there, you should listen to us, *wink wink.* Jealousy, bad news, doctors, manipulative sales people and for some reason the game of tag?   Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-09-1637 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 112: Why do Commercials Make Me Feel BadCommercials are all around us - what are we absorbing from them? What do they tell us about our worth and bodies? They want us to to buy stuff, but do they have to be so mean about it? Yelling, being fixed, something's wrong, glorifying thin, and for some reason unicorn princesses? Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-09-0335 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 111: Real Woman Belong in Magazines!What would happen if we actually saw real woman represented in magazines?  What if we put different skin tones, ethnicities, height, and sizes that actually represents the everyday woman? Maybe we could actually learn to celebrate and support each other? Do think the world might just be a more supporting and loving place?   Showing up, wanting representation, taking up space, finding your voice, and for some reason rage whispering? Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-08-2735 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 110: I Wanna be on TVWhat if being represented in television makes this world a more accepting and understanding place to live? What if fat just exist in life and it was neither good or bad, or even part of the dialogue? What if Tresla played the antagonist to Rebel Wilsons protagonist?  Being loud, ladies night, Fat Amy, and for some reason, lawyers? Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz  2018-08-1337 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 109: I'm Fat & PowerfulWhat if we introduce the idea that fat isn't a bad thing? What if we pay attention to how casually we use the word fat? What if we stopped listening to what society thinks about fat? How are words affecting us, why does everyone do it, why do we feel the need to scale our beauty, and for some reason pudgy wrinkly puppies?   Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz    2018-07-3139 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 108.5: Fashion Irritation ClarificationGot some feedback and Tresla wanted to clarify.  Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz    2018-07-3105 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 108: Fatshion IrritationDear mainstream clothing designers, why do you hate our money so much? Tresla gets aggressive about her fashion options. Body shapes, fit modeling, spanx, and for some reason pug noises? Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz    2018-07-2437 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 107: I am Fat and Have SexSex, Being Naked, Yoni Love, and for some reason Jeff Goldblum?  Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz Special Kittycall to: @magnoliahblack  2018-07-111h 00Yes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 106: Time Out Your Pout!Dating, Emotional Bookkeeping, Balance, and for some reason being smelly?   Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-07-0257 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 105: Dietland, Interview with Bethany Kay aka Janice the Unicorn!Dietland, #DammitJanice, New York, and for some reason fried chicken? [Podcast interview coast to coast.]   Bethany Kay Insta: @bethanykaynyc BethanyKayActor.com https://twitter.com/bethanykayactor Tresla Insta: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd Insta: @grrshubz2018-06-2658 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 104: I Want to Be Fierce!Own yourself, challenge yourself, being noticed, and for some reason, Boob love?    Sending loving vibes to one adventurous lady @aventurasdeshei Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-06-1944 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 103: Why am I so Mean to Myself?Negative self talk, compliments, shouting love and for some reason...leotards? Sending awesome vibes to one cool chick @jamie_jetaime Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz2018-06-1157 minYes& Body PoliticsYes& Body PoliticsEpisode 102: Why Am I Beautiful?Flattery, confidence, facing fears and for some reason, muscle heads? Happy Birthday @cjdhoneybee   Tresla: @curvykimchi Guru Shabd: @grrshubz 2018-06-0343 min