37. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!
In this episode, we share some life updates and reveal a very special announcement! https://s.surveyplanet.com/j2x6mux9
Jun 05, 2022•18 min
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36. The Masterchef Experience (w/ Chef, Kishwar Chowdhury)
In this episode, we're joined by Masterchef Australia 2021 finalist, Kishwar Chowdhury. Kishwar reflects on her Masterchef experience, how her relationship with food has helped connect her to her hybrid identity, stereotypes and stigmas that should be challenged when it comes to cooking, how she’s using food as a platform to help address important social and environmental issues, plus more. Kishwar's Instagram: @Kishwar_Chowdhury
May 22, 2022•47 min
35. "Trash to Treasured" (w/ Fashion Blogger, Tina Abeysekara)
In this episode, we're joined by fashion blogger and founder of "Trash to Treasured", Tina Abeysekara. Tina shares the origins of her styling business, her mission of environmentally sustainable and affordable fashion, simple tips and tricks we can all learn from and how to overcome the hurdles to chasing your dreams. Trash to Treasured Instagram: @trashtotreasured Trash to Treasured Website: https://trashtotreasured.com
May 08, 2022•46 min
34. Part II - Domestic Violence (w/ Case Worker, Kittu Randhawa & Psychologist, Menaka Cooke from ICSA)
In this episode, the second instalment of our two part series in collaboration with "Behind Closed Doors", Kittu Randhawa and Menaka Cooke from ICSA (Indian & Sub Continent Crisis & Support Agency) share their incredible knowledge and perspectives on the issue of Domestic Violence. Kittu and Menaka discuss the mission of ICSA, their roles as a case worker and psychologist, how domestic violence manifests in South Asian communities, the stigmas and barriers in seeking help, the changes th...
Apr 24, 2022•56 min
34. Part I - Domestic Violence (w/ Guests With Lived Experiences)
In this episode, the first instalment of a two part series in collaboration with "Behind Closed Doors", we're joined by two inspirational guests who share their lived experiences with domestic violence. This episode is in collaboration with the "Behind Closed Doors". Get your tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/behind-closed-doors For support please contact: 000 If you're in immediate danger 1800RESPECT ICSA - Indian (sub-cont) Crisis & Support Agency - http://www.icsa.net.au...
Apr 17, 2022•48 min
Mini Episode: "Behind Closed Doors" Event (w/ Event Co-Coordinator, Kersh Siva)
In this mini episode, Co-Coordinator of "Behind Closed Doors", Kersh Siva, joins us to discuss the mission and story behind the upcoming event, as well as our collaboration with the team. Get your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/behind-closed-doors For support please contact: 1800RESPECT ICSA - Indian (sub-cont) Crisis & Support Agency - http://www.icsa.net.au
Apr 10, 2022•12 min
33. "Stay Woke" (w/ Playwright, Aran Thangaratnam)
In this episode, we catch up with Aran Thangaratnam about the success of his most recent production "Stay Woke" (with the Darlinghurst Theatre Company). Aran reflects on his journey as a Playwright, the message he strives to convey through his play and the experience the Darlinghurst Theatre Company community engagement team have created around the show. Get Your Tickets: https://www.darlinghursttheatre.com/staywoke 29 March - 17 April Season: Tuesdays - Saturdays: 7.30pm | Saturday Matinees: 2p...
Apr 03, 2022•30 min
32. Tokenism (w/ Model, Ragavi Ragavan)
In this episode, we unpack the issue of Tokenism with model, dancer and educator, Ragavi Ragavan. Ragavi shares her experiences working in the modelling industry and discusses inclusivity and diversity in media. Ragavi's Instagram: @ragavi__ragavan
Mar 20, 2022•51 min
Mini Episode: Holi
In this mini episode, we explore the festival of Holi. We explain the stories behind the festivities and the significance of the celebrations.
Mar 13, 2022•12 min
31. Preserving Stories (w/ Author, Shankari Chandran)
In this episode, we chat with author Shankari Chandran about her latest book "Chai Time At Cinnamon Gardens". Shankari also discusses her creative process, the importance of preserving anvestoral stories, the contradictions of history vs. memory, as well as her other bodies if work including "Song of the Sun God" and "The Barrier" -- More about Shankari: https://www.ultimopress.com.au/chaitime https://shankarichandran.com/ -- Where to find Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens: Amazon - https://www.amaz...
Mar 06, 2022•59 min
30. Food Sustainability (w/ Founder of "Dabba Drop", Anshu Ahuja)
In this episode, we're joined by founder of UK based food delivery service "Dabba Drop". Anshu shares the mission of her business focused around sustainability, the importance of nutritious and ethnically sourced diets and the significance of food in South Asian cultures. Dabba Drop Instagram: @dabbadrop Dabba Drop Website: https://dabbadrop.co.uk/pages/about
Feb 20, 2022•40 min
29. Weddings
In this episode, we chat all things weddings! We discuss the mid-twenties marriage pressure, recent weddings we attended, what our ideal weddings look like, as well as unpack the significance behind the events, ceremonies and traditions found in Hindu weddings.
Feb 06, 2022•42 min
28. Dance & Creator Communities (w/ Dancers, Anjana Chandran & Shashi Senthan)
In this episode, dancers and content creators Anjana Chandran and Shashi Senthan discuss their passion for dance, unpack different dance styles found in South Asia, reflect on the mission behind their art and share their vision for creator communities in Australia, as well as more. Anjana's Instagram: @anjanac_choreography Shashi's Instagram: @shashi_senthan
Jan 23, 2022•48 min
27. Season 2 Kick Off
In this episode, we kick off Season 2 of Stuck In Between by reflecting on 2021, sharing our personal and podcast goals for 2022 and discussing what we got up to over the summer break.
Jan 09, 2022•25 min
Mini Episode: 2021 Review (w/ Season 1 Guests)
In this mini episode, some of our incredible guests from Season 1 share their key takeaways from 2021 and what they hope for in 2022. Guests & their episode as they appear: Tamana Rafique - Fashion Swarnaa Rajalingam - Colourism Janakan Raj - Eastern Empire Shankari Jeyaseelan - Bindi Bosses Sakshi Brahmbhatt - Bindi Bosses Rajan Velu - Representation on Screen Janani Sharma - Going Viral With South Asian Music Niro Dayalan - Unlocking Your Mindset Janu Dhayanathan - Self Love Madhuraa Praka...
Jan 02, 2022•15 min
26. Health Series - Part III: Unlocking Your Mindset (w/ Freedom Coach, Niro Dayalan)
In this episode, the third and final installment of our Health Series, we're joined by freedom coach, life strategist, spiritual teacher & inspirational speaker, Niro Dayalan. Niro shares his journey of overcoming many personal hurdles and traumas, which led him to discovering his purpose of founding his own personal development company - UnKonventional. In our interview, we spoke with Niro about how to improve our mindset, unlock a better version of ourselves and why investing in our mental...
Dec 19, 2021•58 min
26. Health Series - Part II: Fitness (w/ Fitness Expert, Janani Beadle)
In this episode, the second installment of our 3 part Health Series, we’re joined by founder of "Get Fit Janani" and "Indian Dance School", Janani Beadle. Janani shares the story of her business and how her passion for dance sparked her passion for fitness, her mission for making exercising fun and accessible, the barriers within South Asian communities when it comes to being active and advice for overcoming our fitness hurdles, plus more. Be sure to check out Part I of this series if you have't...
Dec 12, 2021•39 min
26. Health Series - Part I: Diet & Nutrition (w/ Dietitian, Dr. Anika Rouf)
In this episode, the first installment of a 3 part Health Series to wrap up 2021, we’re joined by Dr. Anika Rouf. As a practicing Dietitian, Anika discusses the importance of diet and nutrition, the stigmas and misconceptions within South Asian communities when it comes to healthy eating, the gender biases that influence our attitudes towards this topic, and the tips and tricks for maintaining a balanced diet. Anika's Instagram: @Appetitebyanika
Dec 05, 2021•42 min
25. Q&A (w/ Uncultured the Podcast)
In this episode, we celebrate passing 10K+ downloads and the release of our 25th episode with host of "Uncultured the Podcast", Kripa Krithivasan. Kripa interviews us - with the help of questions submitted by our listeners - to reflect on our journey thus far, share more about our friendship, reveal the behind the scenes of Stuck In Between, discuss our personality traits, inspirations, love languages and more! Uncultured the Podcast's Instagram: @Unculturedpod Uncultured the Podcast's Feed: unc...
Nov 21, 2021•56 min
24. "Eastern Empire" (w/ Musicians, Janakan Raj & Babitha Selva)
In this episode, Janakan Raj (Co-Founder) and Babitha Selva (Vocalist) of "Eastern Empire" share the story behind the South Asian music group. We discuss the inception and mission of the band, the role music plays in communities globally and in tying us to our roots, the symbolic significance of practices in Carnatic music, and more. Eastern Empire's Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheEasternempire/videos This episode was brought to you by online learning community - Skillshare. Sign ...
Nov 07, 2021•46 min
Mini Episode: Diwali/Deepavali
In this mini episode, we explore the history and significance of Diwali/Deepavali and reflect on Season 3 Episode 6 of "The Office" (titled: Diwali).
Oct 31, 2021•19 min
23. Rituals & Traditions
In this episode, we unpack some of the rituals and traditions from South Asian culture that we often partake in, but don't always appreciate the deeper significance behind them. We answer questions from our listeners regarding customs like evil eye, Vasthu, Namaskaram, touching the feet of elders, wearing sacred religious powders and more. A special thanks to The Heritage Supply Co. for their support with this episode! The Heritage Supply Co Instagram: @theheritagesupplyco The Heritage Supply Co...
Oct 24, 2021•48 min
22. Madhuraa & Manish (w/ Drag King, Madhuraa Prakash)
In this episode, activist and drag king, Madhuraa Prakash, shares about the intersectionality of being a queer person of colour, her coming out story and mental health journey, the role Bharatanatyam has played in shaping her identity and more. This episode was brought to you by online learning community - Skillshare. Sign up for a free 30 day trial now: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/SIB
Oct 10, 2021•50 min
21. Part II - Journalism Landscape (w/ Journalist, Alicia Vrajlal)
In this episode - the second part of our conversation with Refinary29 Culture Editor, Alicia Vrajlal - we get Alicia's take on some of the big issues confronting today's journalism and media landscape. Alicia unpacks the importance of having diversity in the newsroom, agendas pushed by big media, our media consumption habits, as well as plenty more. Be sure to check out Part I if you haven't already! Links to Alicia's work: https://linktr.ee/leeshiev This episode was brought to you by online lea...
Oct 03, 2021•32 min
21. Part I - Journalism as a POC (w/ Journalist, Alicia Vrajlal)
In this episode, Refinary29 Culture Editor Alicia Vrajlal, shares her experiences being a person of colour working in journalism and media. Alicia reflects on how her passion for writing started, how she uses pop culture to speak to bigger narratives in our communities, the challenges women face working in the industry, plus more. Join us next week for the second part of our discussion where Alicia helps unpack some of the big issues confronting today's journalism landscape. Links to Alicia's wo...
Sep 26, 2021•42 min
Mini Episode: Interview w/ Janaki Easwar, Singer & The Voice Australia Contestant
In this mini episode, we chat with Janaki Easwar, singer and contestant from The Voice Australia 2021. Janaki's Instagram: @janaki_easwar Janaki's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH5uCHkE1-KYthd8H2gWNVA Janaki's Voice Audition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ppGKagPNrI This episode was brought to you by online learning community - Skillshare. Sign up for a free 30 day trial now: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/SIB
Sep 19, 2021•23 min
20. "Bindi Bosses" (w/ Dancers, Shankari Jeyaseelan & Sakshi Brahmbhatt)
In this episode, we chat with Shankari Jeyaseelan and Sakshi Brahmbhatt, two incredibly talented members of South Asian fusion arts crew "Bindi Bosses". We discuss the induction and mission of the group, how Bindi Bosses are far beyond just dancers, why the team pays homage to Indigenous communities and the roots of various art styles, and how they use their platform to educate and break barriers - as well as plenty more. Bindi Bosses Instagram: @bindibosses Bindi Bosses "GOONDA" video: https://...
Sep 12, 2021•50 min
19. Part II - Indian Mythology (w/ Mythologist, Devdutt Pattanaik)
In this episode, we're joined by the incredible Mythologist, Author, Speaker and Illustrator, Devdutt Pattanaik, to learn more about Mythology. In the second installment of this two part series, we dive further into Indian Mythology. Devdutt answers questions like - Why are there so many Gods in Hinduism? What do Karma and Dharma really mean? Why are the Mahabharata and Ramayana so important? What are the biggest misconceptions about Indian Mythology? - as well as plenty more. Be sure to check o...
Sep 05, 2021•40 min
19. Part I - Indian Mythology (w/ Mythologist, Devdutt Pattanaik)
In this episode, we're joined by the incredible Mythologist, Author, Speaker and Illustrator, Devdutt Pattanaik, to learn more about Mythology. In the first installment of this two part series, Devdutt explains the different types of Mythologies that exist in the world, their similarities and differences, the role mythology has played throughout history and how it’s been impacted by colonialism. Join us next week for the second installment where we dive into South Asian Mythology specifically. D...
Aug 29, 2021•40 min
Mini Episode: "Never Have I Ever" Review
In this mini episode, we review Netflix hit "Never Have I Ever". This episode was brought to you by online learning community - Skillshare. Sign up for a free 30 day trial now: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/SIB
Aug 22, 2021•20 min
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