How Round Is Your Roti Podcast
How Round Is Your Roti Podcast
Podcast Description
A supportive community of South Asian women discussing taboo topics, challenging stigmas, and empowering change.
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Content Themes
Explores themes of mental health, intergenerational trauma, maternal well-being, and cultural stigmas, with episodes featuring discussions on topics such as the impact of parenting on mental health, coping with baby loss, money mindset influence, and sustainable fitness practices.
Host Priya Mohal invites South Asian women to discuss a range of taboo topics, challenge stigmas, and work towards creating positive change within the community for women.
Being a parent is hard at the best of times, but when your child is going through a mental health crisis, it can be hard not to blame yourself.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hansa Raja, the inspiring founder of a charity in Sussex that supports parents and carers of children struggling with mental health issues. She shared how her personal experiences led her to create a safe space for parents to connect and support each other, emphasising that no parent should feel alone.
Hansa’s charity, Holding Space, has supported over 1,500 parents in Sussex, offering one-to-one support, workshops, and webinars. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of community and peer support, especially when navigating the complexities of parenting a child with mental health challenges. We discussed the societal pressures parents face and the need for non-judgmental spaces where they can share their experiences without fear of blame.
Our conversation also touched on the broader implications for workplace culture, highlighting the need for organisations to support parents and carers. Hansa’s passion for creating inclusive environments where parents can thrive both at home and work is truly commendable.
I speak with many women who decide to do something themselves when they see a lack of support in the community or workplace. I hope this conversation inspires others to do what they believe in.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Hansa Raja and Her Journey
02:53 The Birth of Holding Space: Supporting Parents
05:42 Navigating Workplace Challenges for Parents
08:57 Creating Safe Spaces in Work Environments
11:42 The Evolution of Parenting and Support Systems
14:29 Encouraging Open Conversations About Mental Health
17:19 Empowering Women in the Workplace
20:38 Conclusion and Future Aspirations
Connect with Hansa
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansa-raja/
Website:
https://www.holdingspace.org.uk/
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