In part two of our Indian Matchmaking mini-series, Nikita & Zameena share the different problematic narratives of classism, sexism, colourism, and toxic shame that we saw in the show, and continue to see in the wider South Asian cultural context. We are taking a small break before Season 2, to take time and create more enjoyable and meaningful content for you! Don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you! If you'd like to see certain topics covered, let us know via Instagram or email. Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists, Nikita & Zameena, who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

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27. Brown Therapists analyze Indian Matchmaking! (Part 2)

We're sure you have heard all the rave about Netflix's new show, Indian Matchmaking. In today's episode, Nikita & Zameena share their favourite characters, their reactions, what they enjoyed about the show, the parallels between the show and the larger Indian culture! Stay tuned for Part II next week, where we talk about the problematic narratives present in the show.  If you're enjoying our conversations, don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you! Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists, Nikita & Zameena, who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

26. Brown Therapists analyze Indian Matchmaking! (Part I)

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We have immensely enjoyed recording this podcast the few months, and are so humbled by your listenership. Thank you for supporting our passion project! We will be back next week with another episode! If you're enjoying our conversations, don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you! Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists, Nikita & Zameena, who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

Grateful for you!

Since we had so much to say, we're back with another episode! Tune in if you'd like to know how therapists manage their emotions, whether they have their own therapists, and how they keep functioning even after bearing witness to emotionally exhausting stories.  If you're enjoying our conversations, don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you! Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists, Nikita & Zameena, who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

25. A day in the life of your Therapist - Part 2

Have you ever felt curious about what your therapist gets up to before or after your session? Curious about their personal lives, and daily routines? In today's episode, Zameena & Nikita spill the tea on all that and more! Listen in to learn more about these two therapists, and how they navigate life outside the sessions. If you're enjoying guided meditations, don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you! Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

24. A day in the life of your Therapist

Are you feeling stressed? Tired? Tightly wound? In today's episode, Nikita guides you though a quick but effective guided breathing exercise that can de-escalate any overwhelming feelings. Give it a try! If you're enjoying guided meditations, don't forget to rate and subscribe so we can continue creating more for you!  Ask A Therapist is a podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

23. Do this for quick relaxation! Therapist guided box breathing.

LIFE AFTER LOCKDOWN  Do you feel like you're experiencing a lot of anxiety, guilt or fear at going out? Not sure how to strengthen your mental health during "re-entry" into the world? Don't worry, because Nikita & Zameena have been feeling similarly. Listen to this episode to hear about their personal experiences, and much more:  3 things to watch out for in during life after lockdown  Most common emotional reactions and how you can ease them  If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

22. How to cope with Life after Lockdown

This week Zameena guides us through a relaxing guided breathing exercise, to help reduce stress and anxiety. Let us know if you enjoy, so we can create similar meditations for you! If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

21. Relaxing guided meditation to reduce stress

In today's episode, Zameena and Nikita demystify suicide from a South Asian lens, and bust the following 5 myths about suicide:  1. You shouldn't talk about suicide  2. It happens suddenly or out of the blue  3. Suicidal ideation doesn't effect people who are high functioning or educated  4. Someone who is feeling better is outside the risk of suicide 5. Someone who attempts suicide is selfish  Tune in to hear us bust these myths, and discuss how you can support a loved one through these difficult, dark thoughts! Resources:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4978432/#!po=0.746269 https://www.distresscentre.com/2017/01/5-steps-to-help-someone-who-is-having-suicidal-thoughts/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/d5c05bec-dc47-4ec3-aba6-057db48cf76f ASSIST training - Greater Toronto Area: https://toronto.cmha.ca/asist-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

20. Let's demystify suicide & 5 common myths about suicide

Today's episode is a continuation of the last one. In this episode, Nikita & Zameena discuss their experiences of racism, shadeism, anti-darkness phobia in the South Asian communities, and some practical tips on how you can call out racism in your homes and social groups.  A helpful reading on racial gaslighting: https://www.buzzfeed.com/lizmrichardson/racial-gaslighting-instagram-explainer  If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

19. Tips on how you can call out racism and our anti-darkness phobia in South Asian communities

In today's episode, we want to hold off on talking about life after lockdown. Instead, we think it is extremely important to show solidarity and support towards the Black communities, and the Black Lives Matter movement. In today's episode, we, Zameena & Nikita, do just that by examining their own beliefs and attitudes, and calling out the anti-blackness culture in SA cultures. Listen to hear them have a raw and unscripted conversation about what racism looks like in South Asian communities, and how you can challenge it.  Resources on BLM: https://blacklivesmatter.ca/ https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/black-lives-matter-in-health-care https://www.refinery29.com/en-ca/2020/06/9851684/black-lives-matter-how-to-help-donate-support *The petition to stop production of Fair and Lovely is now closed*  Want more tips on how to have a constructive argument? Check out their blog posts: https://soutiencounselling.ca/blog/ and follow them on Instagram for daily tips: https://www.instagram.com/soutientherapy/ If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

18. Racism in South Asian communities and how to have a constructive argument

Episode 4 in COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series: In their last episode, Nikita and Zameena family dynamics and issues during COVID-19. Today, they are back with the fourth episode in the COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series. Listen to this episode to hear them talk about the positive and negative affects of COVID-19 on your friendships. may have impacted your family life and family structure, and how to navigate your feelings in relation to feeling stuck within your family. 4 ways social support makes your more resilient: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_ways_social_support_makes_you_more_resilient  Lori Gottlieb's take on virtual therapy: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/05/18/surprising-intimacy-online-therapy-sessions-during-pandemic/?arc404=true  Want more tips from Nikita & Zameena? Check out their blog posts: https://soutiencounselling.ca/blog/ and follow them on Instagram for daily tips: https://www.instagram.com/soutientherapy/ If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

17. How are your friendships, really? The positive and negative impact of COVID-19 on friendships.

Episode 3 in COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series: In their last episode, Zam and Nikita discussed 3 common issues couples are experiencing during COVID-19. Today, they are back with a third episode in the COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series. Listen to this episode to hear them talk about how COVID-19 may have impacted your family life and family structure, and how to navigate your feelings in relation to feeling stuck within your family. Community resource for toxic families (GTA only): https://cfspd.com/services/family-violence/  Want more tips from Nikita & Zam? Check out their blog posts: https://soutiencounselling.ca/blog/ and follow them on Instagram for daily tips: https://www.instagram.com/soutientherapy/ If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

16. How is your family doing, really? How COVID-19 is impacting your family life

Episode 2 in COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series: In their last episode, Zam and Nikita discussed how COVID-19 has affected the mental health of the individual, and things you can do to support yourself through this time. Today, they are back with a second episode in the COVID-19 X MENTAL HEALTH series. Listen to the episode to hear them talk about 3 most common issues couples are experiencing in their relationship right now, and their antidotes! Whether you're living together, or stuck living apart, you're bound to find some truth in these 3 common issues and their antidotes.  Read more about Gottman's magic relationship 5:1 ratio here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/  Want more tips from Nikita & Zam? Check out their blog posts: https://soutiencounselling.ca/blog/ and follow them on Instagram for daily tips: https://www.instagram.com/soutientherapy/ If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can:  Book your free consultation at www.soutiencounselling.ca  Write to us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

16. How is your relationship, really? 3 common relationship issues couples are facing during COVID-19.

Episode 1 in pandemic series Nikita & Zam are back from their short break, that was much needed due to personal and professional adjustments in light of COVID-19. In today's episode they discuss their experiences with the pandemic, from procrastinating and grieving, to cancelling their weddings. They also share how this pandemic is impacting our emotional, psychological and physical health, and some tools that you can use to cope.  If you liked the episode, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Ask A Therapist is a new podcast created by two psychotherapists who answer your questions about love, life, and health in each episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can: Email us at info@soutiencounselling.ca You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Psychotherapy Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Website: soutiencounselling.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askatherapist/message

14. How are you doing, really? The impact of this pandemic on our lives.

Don't worry, ask a therapist! Two therapists, set on a mission to demystify therapy, answer your questions about love, life, and mental health. Nikita & Zam are co-founders of Soutien Counselling Support, located in Toronto, Canada. Get in touch: Website: soutiencounselling.ca Email: info@soutiencounselling.ca Instagram: soutientherapy Facebook: Soutien Therapy

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