Chat Masala

Welcome back to Season 4 of Chat Masala!! Join our new and amazing podcast host, Bella, as she talks about navigating America as an immigrant student at USF. We also have a special guest star, Sanikaa Thakurdesai, sharing her experiences as an international student. Hope you enjoy!!

Welcome back to Season 3 Episode 2 where we will be talking about natural healing in the South Asian Community. Join Zeesha Hyder and Riya Choksi as they talk about mental health and health care systems in India and the United States.

Welcome back ChatMasala!! Join our new host, Ridham Patel, as he interviews a very special guest this week. Ridham will be interviewing Dr. Holly Singh from the University of South Florida to learn more about her book, “Infertility in a Crowded Country: Hiding Reproduction in India”, and learn more about her interest in the South Asian culture.

It is sad to say that sexual abuse is still around in 2021. April being Sexual Assault Awareness month, it is time to talk about and bring change to our community. No one, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or any personal preferences, should have to face abuse in any form. Join our host, Zeesha, as she discusses sexual abuse, present as physical and mental abuse. and how we need to stop this.

As Asian hate crime continues to increase in the United States, we must sit down and talk about how this is affecting the Asian community. Hate towards any culture is unacceptable and it is disappointing to see how it continues in today's society. Join us as our host, Zeesha Hyder, speaks about hate crime and interviews members of our community and works alongside Sparks Magazine to bring attention to this topic.

In this podcast we take a look at the Kisaan protest in India as they unite to fight against corruption in the political system. As the new bills were put into place by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the farmers were stripped of their basic human rights and treated poorly. This podcast aims to bring to attention and educate our listeners about the Kisaan Protest going on in India right now and how we can help. Join our host, Zeesha Hyder, and our guest and a fellow student, Khubaib Farooq, as they discuss the importance of this protest.

Family structures play a huge role in Desi families. There has always been a traditional hierarchy, but with it being the 21st century, it is time to get rid of such structures. In this episode, listen to our host, Zeesha, talk about the struggles and pressure associated with family structures and family roles and how to overcome them. 

It is time to redefine love in the South Asian Community! Come join our host, Zeesha, as se discusses the social norms and taboos of relationships in the South Asian Community. It is important for our community to come together and recognize the issues and be able understand that LOVE IS LOVE. 

This podcast focuses on the in and out-groups found within the Desi community which traditionally segregate groups of people, making some feel superior than others. However, this podcast works to recognize that these traditional views should be left behind and how the Desi community can come together to embrace all aspects of it.

Starting a new semester and a new year, especially during a pandemic, is a great time to build new habits and live our best lives, safely. Our host, Zeesha, explains the importance of mental health and some ways to take care of your self this semester.

Since one episode on Desi parenting is not enough, in this podcast we will explore a common issue between Desi second generation children and their parents, and the importance of understanding perspective.

In this podcast, we will explore a common issue between Desi second generation children and their parents, and the importance of understanding perspective. 

Introducing ChatMasala's very first podcast! This podcast discusses the importance of voting and representation in the South Asian community living in America.