The Sharma Sessions

Joshua is back on the podcast! And this time Josh and Sureena try to make sense of and debate various topics - for example, would you put a tracker on your child's phone? Or would you allow your child to go on a sleepover? Let us know if you are Team Josh or Team Sureena! 
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Do you find yourself doom scrolling on social media? Have you ever gone on a social media cleanse? Has the hit Netflix show 'Adolesence' made you see social media in a different way? Trishna and Sureena discuss this and more! Trishna opens up about her toxic relationship with social media and provides food for thought.
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Trishna and Sureena are reunited! And they try to make sense of growing up brown and the beauty standards they had to live by. Whether that be dealing with body hair, weight changes or judgement because of their skin tone, they've got it all covered!
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In this episode Sureena is joined by her very good friend, Heenal Malde. They discuss their favourite topic - periods! More specifically why it is still a taboo topic in South Asian culture and how men can be allies when it comes to supporting the women in their lives going through periods. Heenal talks openly about her experiences with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) to raise awareness about the two conditions. If you would like more information then please see the links below:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/what-is-pmdd/ 
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-menstrual-syndrome/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/
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In this episode we'd like to introduce you to Parampreet Bahia, or Pam as she is known to her friends. Pam talks openly about her experiences with miscarriage and infertility and the journey she has been on to rebuild herself. It is an emotional conversation, but a much needed one to break the stigma that surrounds topics like these.For anyone affected by this episode or would like more information, here are resources that Pam mentions:https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk https://www.instagram.com/miscarriageassociation?igsh=MWo0YmI3eG9vbGZucQ== https://www.instagram.com/tommys?igsh=bTRuN3RkYmtuZ3dy https://www.instagram.com/asian_miscarriage_hub?igsh=MWFoMXdpdGtmaGtnYQ== https://www.instagram.com/sayinggoodbye_charity?igsh=MXI2ZGxudTBtYmlsNA== https://www.instagram.com/zoeadelle?igsh=eWl5ZmYyb3ZsMG14 https://hopebereavementsupport.com Also follow Pam's Instagram and TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/afolpambuilds?igsh=eTl5c3V4b2w4ZWF5 Please rate and share the podcast as it really does help! And if you'd like to get involved in the fun or want to be featured on the podcast then send a DM on Insta or TikTok, just search for The Sharma Sessions or email thesharmasessions@gmail.com! 

How cultured are you? Do you carry out certain traditions even though you don't quite understand the meaning behind it? And should we make more effort to learn our mother tongue? Trishna and Sureena explore this and more!
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Guess who's back back back, back again - it's Joshua! Joshua and Sureena try to make sense of what an Asian man's role is in a household and how that may have changed over the generations. If you want to hear more about if men have become more emotional and what we hope for the next generation then have a listen now! 
They also have a big announcement to make...
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Trishna and Sureena try to make sense of superstitions and why many South Asian's (including Trishna!) live their lives by the rules of superstitions. Are there any superstitions you believe in? Would you walk under a road sign or across three drains? Let us know by getting in touch! 
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It's Valentine's day! So of course Trishna and Sureena had make sense of all things Valentine's and ask - is it overrated? Is it celebrated by Asians? Does Valentine's day become more or less special the longer you're in a relationship? Listen to their take now! 
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Trishna is unavailable for this week's recording but don't fear, Sureena has roped in her husband, Josh, to make sense of interfaith marriages! Sureena is Hindu Punjabi, Josh is Malayali Catholic. They talk honestly about how they navigate being part of different religions and the impact that has on bringing up their son.
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