Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri

Maitri's prevention and awareness initiative, where we will talk to field experts and community members (both adults and youth) on various topics related to domestic/intimate partner violence, and how social norms and power dynamics foster gender inequity and abuse in relationships. We hope to share insights and resources that will help move the needle on the prevention of violence in our society, while also helping those that are directly impacted by it. Help us create a safe society! Music: https://www.bensound.com [Cosmic Revelation, Jascha Dachter Arian]

Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri is a business podcast hosted by Maitri, with 95 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Maitri hosts Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri, a business show with 95 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  The Truth About Couples Counseling

  May 26, 202638 minS7

  <p>In this insightful episode, Simi Markar, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, joins our host, Nandini Ray, to explore the realities of couples counseling and partner relationships.</p><p>What exactly is couples counseling, and when should couples consider seeking support? What are the early warningsigns of a toxic or unhealthy relationship? How do family interference, cultural expectations, and traditional gender roles shape couple relationships in the South Asian community — and how can couples navigate these pressureswithout harming their bond?</p><p>Tune in for a thoughtful conversation filled with professional insights, practical guidance, and culturally grounded perspectives on bu...

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  S7 Ep7: Breaking - Healing - Becoming! A Conversation with Jagbir Kaur kang

  Mar 24, 202641 minS7

  <p>In this powerful episode, Jagbir Kaur Kang joins our host Nandini Ray to share a story of extraordinary strength and resilience. Facing domestic violence, uncertainty of the future, and self-doubt, she refused to give up and transformed her pain into a journey of growth and renewal.From surviving to thriving, Jagbir now uses her voice to uplift others. In her book Blooming Through the Cracks, she courageously revisits her trauma to offer hope to those suffering in silence.A moving reminder: domestic violence is never the victim’s fault—everyone deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to heal. About Jagb...

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  S7 Ep 6: শৃঙ্খল ও শক্তি: বাংলা সাহিত্যে নারী: Chains and Strength: Women in Bengali Literature

  Feb 20, 202655 minS0

  <p>Chains and Strength: Women in Bengali Literature</p><p>In this podcast episode, Zakia Afrin and Nandini Ray of Maitri come together for a heartfelt conversation on the portrayal of women in Bengali literature. Drawing from their favorite short stories, novels, and poems from both Bangladesh and India, they explore how women characters have endured inequality and oppression while also embodying courage, resilience, and resistance to patriarchy.These unforgettable characters in Bengali literature has long mirrored women’s struggles and celebrated their strength. </p><p>Tune in, reflect with us, and join the conversation.What stories moved you? Which wom...

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  S7_ Ep 5: What every survivor & advocate should know about Artificial Intelligence

  Jan 30, 202622 minS0

  <p>Policy Advocacy: Part 4: What every domestic violence survivor & advocate should know about Artificial Intelligence. In our fourth Policy Matters presentation, we interview Adam Dodge, founder of EndTAB.org, about what every survivor and advocate should know about Artificial Intelligence. This episode was curated by the Maitri Policy Advocacy Program and facilitated by Smitha Chandrasekhar, a Maitri volunteer who is deeply invested in promoting the rights of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to their own bodies and autonomy.The United Nations Program for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women, reported in November 2025...

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  S7 Ep 4: South Asian Men in the Gender Justice Movement

  Nov 14, 202538 minS7

  <p>South Asian Men in the Gender Justice Movement:</p><p>Did you know that in 2023, over 51,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or family members? (UN Women)</p><p>Violence against women is often seen as a “women’s issue”, but it’s not! Since most acts of gender-based violence are committed by men, men must also be part of the solution.</p><p>In this episode of the Maitri Podcast, we sit down with two inspiring community leaders — Dr. Dasharath Yata, Executive Co-Director of SEWA-AIFW (Asian Indian Family Wellness), and Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of the Sou...

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