Desi Doubts, by South Asian Americans for Change

Desi doubts, by South Asian Americans for Change is here - and it's everything we hoped for and more. Co-hosted by Dr. Sonalee Joshi (PhD, Clinical Psychology) and Rupal joshi (lawyer, single mom, co-founder of SAAFC), this first-of-its-kind series blends personal storytelling with evidence-based research to tackle the mental health struggles so many in immigrant and communities of color experience. From guilt and shame, to finding your most authentic self, Sonalee and Rupal bring truth, warmth and #BigSisEnergy to every episode.

Desi Doubts, by South Asian Americans for Change is a health podcast hosted by desidoubtspod, with 8 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.

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  Episode #6

  Season 1, Episode 6, "Unscripted Brainrot"

  Oct 8, 202548 minS1

  <p>In the season finale, Sonalee and Rupal are tired (when are they not). But they take their combined exhaustion and answer a series of calls with their unfiltered, authentic reactions. They honestly have no idea what to expect. And they really hate surprises.  </p> <p>The Desi Doubts podcast—brought to you by the explosive and wildly successful 501(3)(c) nonprofit South Asian Americans for Change—tackles stigmas, limiting beliefs and misinformation that come with being South Asian. Cohosts Sonalee Joshi, PhD (researcher, therapist, writer, visual artist) and Rupal Joshi (Co-founder of SAAFC, lawyer, single mom) delve deep in to conver...

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  Episode #5

  Season 1, Episode 5, "Friendship and Platonic Love"

  Oct 2, 20251h 3mS1

  <p>Despite what we are taught to believe, mental health doesn’t have to be a solitary journey. We can all get by with a little help from our friends. In this episode, Rupal and Sonalee are joined by their best friends, Keerthi Channarasappa, DO and Afsara Zaheed, PhD to talk about how their friendships have supported each of their mental health journeys. The group talks about how platonic relationships are deemphasized in our society and how the systematic elimination of “third spaces” has made it more difficult to make new friends. Dr. Zaheed also talks about the research behind social...

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  Episode #4

  Season 1, Episode 4, "A Bubble Bath A Day Keeps The Therapist Away"

  Sep 24, 202533 minS1

  <p>When you have started to do the work, one of the first relationships you have to work on is the one you have with yourself. SAAFC Director of Outreach & Sponsorship, Ravi Patel joins Sonalee and Rupal to discuss what self love and self compassion look like in the Desi community. They discuss the claim that to love anyone else, the pitfalls of self care culture, what self love looks like for South Asian men, and what it means if you don’t love yourself. </p> <p>The Desi Doubts podcast—brought to you by the explosive and wildly successful 501(3)(c) no...

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  Episode #3

  Season 1, Episode 3, "I Hate My Therapist"

  Sep 17, 20251h 4mS1

  <p>Once you’ve accepted that something needs to change, you have to find a place to start. Psychiatrist and SAAFC Director of Education and Development, Dr. Nithya Cherukuru joins Sonalee and Rupal to provide guidance on how to find the right fit when you seek out a mental health provider. They discuss the difference between types of mental health providers and common questions that people have about starting therapy or medication such as: do I need to find a South Asian therapist?</p> <p>The Desi Doubts podcast—brought to you by the explosive and wildly successful 501(3)(c) nonprofit Sout...

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  Desi Doubts, by South Asian Americans for Change

  Season 1, Bonus: “Go Do Yoga!”

  Sep 10, 202513 minS1

  <p>How do the things you do help you become the person you want to be? In this bonus episode, Rupal Joshi and Dr. Sonalee Joshi discuss the importance of making choices that align with your values and priorities. </p> <p>The Desi Doubts podcast—brought to you by the explosive and wildly successful 501(3)(c) nonprofit South Asian Americans for Change—tackles stigmas, limiting beliefs and misinformation that come with being South Asian. Cohosts Sonalee Joshi, PhD (researcher, therapist, writer, visual artist) and Rupal Joshi (Co-founder of SAAFC, lawyer, single mom) delve deep in to conversations that are filled with laugh...

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