Discovering unconditional love. Paying homage to our mums - Kalpesh & Anna (part 1)

02/10/21 • 18 min

In this episode, I am joined by Kalpesh and Anna and even though we are paying homage to our mums, their lives and what they taught us this story is a reminder that even during our losses the light of love, true and deep love always finds a way of showing up to guide you us in ways that were not really imaginable or even possible. And yet, through these moments of difficulties we discover new paths and new opportunities and the evolving of relationships.
This was the case for my guests. At a time when Kal was going through an incredibly difficult time his friendship with Anna remained strong and changed course. What is beautiful in this is how they have created a space for each other to grow and thrive while being each other’s anchor.

This episode is a very personal one as well because we are discussing loss as a human experience and for some, like it still is for me, this is still such a raw and difficult topic.

What is truly amazing with my two guests is how they have decided to live their lives celebrating and putting the memories of their mums at the centre of their daily lives and their future plans.
Guests: Kalpesh Khetia & Anna Dzwonek
Interviewer and host: Urmi Raval
Sound Editor: Maja Pronko

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This episode is a very personal one as well because we are discussing loss as a human experience and for some, like it still is for me, this is still such a raw and difficult topic.

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Stories of travel, staying fit, parenting and there's a bit of a love story too...the Potts family

On the topic of travel, as we are all staying put and unable to get around as we once usually would have, in this episode I am joined by the Potts family from Leeds.

I thought it would be nice explore the Potts family’s travel bug, where it comes from and learn about their time living in Perth, Australia and what they did while there.
Adventures are fun at the best of times and I love the sound of a good old family adventure!

What is absolutely clear currently is that we, well not all of us, but most of us don’t have the quick and easy pleasure of travelling like we used to.

Even though it’s not ideal as we’re so used to living in a world where everything is so close by I do feel and hope that there are significant benefits to staying put as it reduces aviation pollution levels and lets the earth have a breather.

So while we do our bit to observe, or not to observe lockdown, the one thing we can definitely do is to think back, reminisce and remind ourselves of all the memories we’ve made while travelling.

In this conversation I ask the Potts family many questions and now on reflection I know there were so many things I’d like to ask! We talk about living abroad, itchy feet and travelling, being sporty and fit, the ups and downs of moving and living abroad and what they all learned about themselves and each other. What also started being uncovered is a bit of a love story.

Now, I am a sucker for a good love story!

It’s a story of connection between two people which transcends culture, background and race. But the lived reality shines a light on the darker side of the lack of acceptance.

It becomes apparent when hearing my guests, that not everyone really sees the value of each of us as humans. The limitations of our belief systems means that there are still many hangups about cross cultural relationships and even though now things might be changing there is still headway to be made.

I am sure you will enjoy hearing the Potts family. Remember to leave your feedback, reviews and suggestions on social media posts and on podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts. You can share social media posts and episodes with friends and family who you think would enjoy listening to this podcast.

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Guests: Grant Potts, Trupti Acharya - Potts, Mya Potts and Jay Potts.
Interviewer and host: Urmi Raval
Sound Editor: Maja Pronko

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Why is my body like that? Why do I not look like them? - Athina C

In this episode I am joined by Athina Crilley who talks openly about overcoming her eating disorder, starting her podcast Finding my Fit, moving from London to Liverpool, breakups, growing up and the most important thing we talk about is vegan chocolate.
Despite the difficult topic that Athina discusses, this is a lighthearted and open look at Athina's challenges and how finding her childhood diaries from when her eating disorder was a significant part of her life allowed her to explore a part of her life that she really didn't see an end to.
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Guest: Athina Crilley
Interviewer and host: Urmi Raval
Sound Editor: Maja Pronko

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