In this episode of the Brown Women Health podcast, co-anchors Tanushri Akula and Priya Sanghvi are joined by Dr. Mukta Chauhan, DPT, for the final installment of our sexual health mini-series. Dr. Chauhan shares her expertise on the topic and answers some common questions related to pelvic floor dysfunction, such as the difference between pelvic health and gynecology, common signs of pelvic floor dysfunction, and conditions like vaginismus that often get mistaken for other medical issues. Dr. Chauhan also talks about the importance of cultural competence in the field of pelvic health and share ..read more

In this episode of the Brown Women Health Podcast, anchor Pooja Vellury and podcast director Tanushri Akula are joined by special guest Bushra Mollick.  Bushra is an expert in providing culturally sensitive and aware sexual education and has created a Bengali language education website (www.bdsexeducation.com/) and a social media presence (Instagram: @bushraapa) to break down the sex stigma in the South Asian community.  Pooja and Tanushri discuss with Bushra the importance of creating sex education resources in South Asian languages and how her work is providing much-needed educatio ..read more

Happy Galentine's Day! On this special episode of the Brown Women Health Podcast, we're talking about a topic that's crucial to our health and wellbeing: sexual health. Unfortunately, sexuality and izzat (honor/shame) are often linked in South Asian culture, but we believe that it's time for us to break down these barriers and take control of our bodies. This Valentine's Day Month, we want to empower our listeners to enjoy the holiday, the safe way. Joining us today is Student Doctor and Women's Health Advocate, Pallavi Mhaskar, to discuss STI and pregnancy prevention, as well as common sexual ..read more

Happy Galentine's Day! On this special episode of the Brown Women Health Podcast, we're talking about a topic that's crucial to our health and wellbeing: sexual health. Unfortunately, sexuality and izzat (honor/shame) are often linked in South Asian culture, but we believe that it's time for us to break down these barriers and take control of our bodies. This Valentine's Day Month, we want to empower our listeners to enjoy the holiday, the safe way. Joining us today is Student Doctor and Women's Health Advocate, Pallavi Mhaskar, to discuss STI and pregnancy prevention, as well as common sexual ..read more

Happy New Year! We hope that you have a wonderful 2023 :D In honor of setting New Years Resolutions, we wanted to post a #ThrowbackThursday of a recent podcast we taped on nutrition, sleep and fitness. Enjoy this snippet of a conversation we had with Anita Mirchandani, a registered dietitian and certified fitness professional. Catch the full episode 'Expert Dietitian Reveals the Simple Trick to Achieving Balance in Your Nutrition and Fitness' to learn more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://a ..read more

Welcome to the "Brown Women Health Podcast," where co-anchors Tanushri and Ameek dive into all things health and wellness with a focus on the experiences and perspectives of South Asian women. In this episode, join Tanushri and Ameek as they sit down with registered dietitian nutritionist, exercise specialist, and certified fitness professional Anita Mirchandani. They'll discuss the important connection between sleep, food, and fitness and how to achieve balance in your nutrition and fitness lifestyle. Anita shares her favorite part about counseling clients - breaking down the science and appl ..read more

Get the Inside Scoop on Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention in the South Asian Community. Join co-anchors Tanushri and Ameek on the "Brown Women Health Podcast" for a vital conversation about breast cancer awareness and prevention in the South Asian community. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they sit down with Dr. Beenish Bhaidani, an OBGYN based in the United States. Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? And every two minutes, someone new is diagnosed with the disease. It's crucial to be aware of breast cancer, but the subject can ..read more

Join us on the Brown Women Health Podcast for a groundbreaking conversation about reproductive health in the South Asian LGBTQ+ community. They sit down with Alyy Patel, a trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist, author, scholar, and influencer. Recently, Alyy published their first book Don't Tell My Parents: Queer Diasporic Truths which challenges enforced assimilation and empowers readers to embrace their authentic selves. In this episode, Alyy shares their insights on reproductive health as a multifaceted topic for South Asian LGBTQ+ women, as well as the importance of visibility and representation in ..read more

Endometriosis is a common but often misunderstood condition that affects around 10% of people globally, including many South Asian women. In this episode, Tanushri talks to Elizabeth K'mali, an endometriosis survivor and advocate, about her personal experience with the disease and the challenges she has faced as a South Asian woman with endometriosis. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and potential fertility issues. While endometriosis can affect anyone, it disproportionately affects women of color and those from immigra ..read more

Anemia is a common but often overlooked health condition, especially in the South Asian community. In this episode of the Brown Women Health podcast, host Mrinal Gokhale and Ameek Bindra sit down with journalist and world traveler Aleenah Ansari to discuss her personal journey with anemia and the importance of self-advocacy when it comes to seeking medical care. Aleenah Ansari (she/her) shares her story of navigating the complexities of anemia and the role that mental health has played in her journey. She also offers insight on the importance of seeking out reliable sources of information and ..read more