Changing Suits
Taj & Bal
Members of the South Asian Community often go through similar experiences, but don’t discuss problems outside of family out of concern for ‘what the community will say’. Over time, this has led to taboo topics, isolation, oppression, and inequality. And enough is enough. Hosted by second generation British South Asian sisters Taj and Bal, the Changing Suits podcast helps members of the South Asian Community across generation, gender, and geography develop a common understanding and awareness of issues affecting the community, so that the community can thrive. The podcast also gives people outside of the community an opportunity to deepen their understanding of South Asian culture and values so they can help build services, companies, and a society that are better and more inclusive. Tune in each week for a closer look at modern South Asian life with a dose of tradition.
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Autism & ADHD
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05/12/23 • 57 min
In this weeks episode Bal and Taj are joined by Gurmat Singh, a specialist in mental health, who explains the signs of autism and ADHD. Special educational needs are a taboo within the community, and this has created a lack of awareness of what autism and ADHD are, and why there is very low engagement with support services. We explore the signs, diagnosis and treatments of autism and ADHD.
We will continue to raise awareness about special educational needs with our event on Saturday 20th May in Swindon, please follow our social media for further information (@changing_suits on IG and FB).
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3 Versions Of The Truth
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02/25/22 • 38 min
Have you ever had an argument where you did not see eye-to-eye with the other person, no matter how much you explained your perspective. In this episode Bal and Taj explore different situations they have been in where perspectives have been the cause of ongoing trouble.
I Love My Son More Than My Daughter
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09/24/21 • 39 min
The gender bias in the Asian community has always been a source of contention in the past – but has anything changed? Do we still prefer to have boys rather than girls? In this weeks episode we discuss our experience of having been brought up in a female dominated household, and how we need to raise awareness of the issue girls face in the community.
(Datt) Moms The Word
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12/03/21 • 55 min
We welcome Datt_Mom on this weeks episode where we delve into her experiences of social media, including raising awareness of health conditions and trolls. We also discuss how her mental health was impacted by the death of her father followed closely by the birth of her daughter. How does being Asian effect the grieving process and how can we break out of the community's expectations of us during our hard times?
Dream BIG...Achieve BIGGER
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11/19/21 • 41 min
Our first guest speaker is a trailblazer in her field and discusses how she balances her high profile career with bringing up her children. In this podcast we discuss how being an Asian woman in a male dominated job has impacted her to strive further.
Divorce, What Will Aunty Say If I Leave?
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10/08/21 • 49 min
Divorce is a taboo subject in the Asian community. We discuss why people might get a divorce, the factors which influence their decision, and the stigma attached to the D-word. Is it better to stay in a bad marriage - after all ‘what will aunty say?’
Love Is In The Air
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02/11/22 • 36 min
In this Valentines special episode Bal and Taj discuss when they realised they'd fallen in 'love' and how they celebrate Valentines day. They also explore how the South Asian community express their love and their shyness of discussing intimacy, sex and love.
Knife Crime
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12/09/22 • 31 min
Knife crime is something that is becoming more and more prevalent in various areas of the UK. Changing Suits hosts Bal & Taj talk to Councillor Vinay Manro about what is luring the younger generation, to take to the streets and be part of knife crime.
The discussion moves onto gang culture and rising tensions on the streets. Thereby effecting the community as a whole.
The podcast investigates how innocent and vulnerable teenagers are coiled into a world of crime, drugs and war on the streets. As a parent there are many signs that can be spotted and interventions can be made before it’s too late.
My Special Child's Needs
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01/13/23 • 50 min
Community judgement is a constant challenge faced in the South Asian community. But it can not feel anymore hurtful when eyes are on your child. Bal & Taj talk to @Swindon SEND families voices Nausheen and Jacqui about why families from the South Asian community aren’t forthcoming about reaching out for help to support a family member with special needs.
The podcast also focuses on personal experiences of how families are alienated, as well as the daily struggles that are faced. But with every child comes the beauty of seeing milestones in development, which means even more.
Starting From ... January!
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12/31/21 • 30 min
Bal and Taj discuss their previous New Years resolutions and where they fell short of reaching their goals, like achieving round rotiyan! But this New Year it WILL be different (apparently) - because they will be sharing their resolutions with you, so you can hold them to account. Wishing all of the listeners a Happy New Year, with exciting new topics and discussion to come in 2022!!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Changing Suits have?
Changing Suits currently has 126 episodes available.
What topics does Changing Suits cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Parenting, Indian, British, Women, Podcasts, Marriage, Self-Improvement, Education and Asian.
What is the most popular episode on Changing Suits?
The episode title 'Autism & ADHD' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Changing Suits?
The average episode length on Changing Suits is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of Changing Suits released?
Episodes of Changing Suits are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Changing Suits?
The first episode of Changing Suits was released on Aug 25, 2021.
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