This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features,  Sheen Dhar: a 1st-degree black belt and an NPC figure competitor from Kashmir, living in Georgia, Atlanta, USA. Bodybuilding is no joke. There is A LOT of science to it. There&apos;s a stringent regime you need to stick with, with no room to falter on your diet. But let’s be honest, if you’re a woman, it comes with a lot of grime and criticism from society. In this episode, we learn more about how Sheen developed an interest in the world of bodybuilding, her family&apos;s response to her wanting to enter contests, Sheen&apos;s fitness regime to hit her extraordinary goals, and how she persevered to enter and win competitions!

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This Kashmiri Bodybuilder is Breaking Stereotypes with Sheen Dhar

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features Tasia Bhat: A Kashmir based food blogger who is a master of sharing authentic Kashmiri recipes on YouTube. Tasia realized that there was a dearth of traditional Kashmiri recipes on the Internet, & also that all the recipes that were available online were in fact not authentic or did not list the correct ingredients. This motivated her to start her own YouTube  channel with her husband: Kashmir Food Fusion, that has reached 179k subscribers! Woah!Tune in to learn how Tasia did it all! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Kashmir Food Fusion: The YouTube Wazwan with Tasia Bhat

Beka Clayton was pregnant with her second baby. She was in great health, she was glowing, she was blooming into the most beautiful flower you’d ever seen, she felt exuberant, she felt like a goddess growing life. It was perfect even with the pain. She was so close to completing her family, but  life had other plans. 18 weeks and 6 days pregnant. The gestation Beka was with her second baby, when she knew something was wrong. She hadn’t felt movement in a few days and  could not find his heartbeat on the Doppler anymore. It took her 3 more days to convince herself to call her doctor. At her appointment, the doctors confirmed what Beka had known all along: her baby had died earlier that week. This episode of The Lavender Fix - Podcast features Beka Clayton, from central Florida, who’s here to talk about her pregnancy loss journey, what helped her make peace with her loss, and how she’s using her personal journey to spread awareness about pregnancy loss and miscarriages, while supporting other mammas who’ve had a similar experience. 

No Heartbeat: Coping With Pregnancy Loss with Beka Clayton

This episode features Aamir Wani: the famous photographer, filmmaker, poet & a writer from Kashmir. Aamir’s  work is hugely inspired by Kashmiri-American poet Agha Shahid Ali & he is a multi award winning photographer who has been honoured with India’s Best Travel Photographer by Travel + Leisure (2017,) the mBillionth award by DEF & the UN World Awards for Heritage & Tourism (2018) alongside many MANY more accolades! After graduating from university in the UK, Aamir returned to Kashmir in 2014 & started his photography career soon after. He has dedicated his art to showcasing Kashmir as a story of hope, love, beauty & innocence. His stunning Instagram account “Kashmir through my lens&apos;&apos; undoubtedly earns him an easy ‘follow’ with over a 100k followers. Aamir’s work makes you fall in love with the history & culture of Kashmir. He is currently pursuing an MFA in filmmaking in Paris and is here to chat with us about his inspiring journey to becoming one of the most well respected photographers in Kashmir!Tune in!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The Making of "Kashmir Through My Lens" with Aamir Wani

This episode features the the very first woman, with Alopecia, to be featured in the Sports Illustrated magazine: Christie Valdiserri! YUP! Talk about breaking the glass ceiling and smashing the bizarre beauty norms! Christie is a dancer, a model, a fitness instructor, a motivational speaker, founder of Bald Tourage - and the list goes on! Today we learn more about Christi’s journey to embracing her natural self and all the ups and downs that came with it.Tune in!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Alopecia: From Blonde, To Bald, To Bold with Christie Valdiserri

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. The name polycystic ovary syndrome describes the numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries. However, some women with this disorder do not have cysts, while some women without the disorder do develop cysts. In this episode we&apos;re in conversation with Tallene and her husband Sirak: Tallene is a PCOS Weight Loss registered dietitian and a strong believer of the fact that you don’t just have to live with PCOS, because you can thrive with PCOS. She was diagnosed at age 18, and was left worried and confused without much information or guidance from her practitioner. Unsatisfied with the generally accepted belief that birth control is the only way to manage a PCOS diagnosis , Tallene decided to look for alternative options. Sirak is a PCOS Personal Trainer and a strong supporter of women struggling with PCOS. A former engineer, he has repurposed his skills and applied his creative genius to editing and producing the content within their membership portal and on social media. In this episode, Tallene & Sirak  share the fruits of their knowledge around PCOS so you can live your life to the fullest.Tune in!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

All Things PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

This episode features the CEO & Founder of the famous Kashmiri clothing line, Tul Palav: Iqra Ahmed. Iqra is a full time hustler, a businesswoman & a creative thinker. Iqra’s work is not just about reviving the traditional Kashmiri fashion & style but in fact revolutionising it with quirky embellishments, interesting cuts & silhouettes, patchwork & embroidery - all while keeping the true essence of the traditional Kashmiri style intact.  Everything that Iqra has achieved did not come overnight. How was Tul Palav born? How did Iqra come up with such interesting designs? How did Iqra&apos;s brand pick up in Kashmir? What are her future plans? Tune in to find out!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Sewing Kashmiri Fashion Narratives in Tilla Embroidery

This episode is about a powerful journey of resilience, hope & survival featuring Barbora Kurcovà, a quirky soul, originally from the Czech Republic, currently residing in Norway. Barbora is a Cervical Cancer survivor. Barbora was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in the December of 2019. She started her treatment on the 6th of January 2020, & since then she has experienced a whirlpool of emotions. A journey like that comes with a lot of frustration, anger, pain, fear & worry - all at the same time. It challenges your emotional boundaries, pushes you into survival mode & creates an existential crisis. How did Barbora fight the cancer? What was going through her mind before, during & after the treatment? How was she feeling about this alien inside her body? How did she get the support she needed? What kept her going?  Tune in to find out.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Cervical Cancer: The Alien Inside My Body with Barbora Kurcová

This episode features the makeup mogul of Kashmir: Saba Shafi Sheikh. After graduating in English literature from Delhi University, Saba completed her MBA in Business Management and tried her hand at a few jobs in the corporate sector before she found her bearing: the art of makeup. Saba is a very known name in Kashmir with over 144k  followers on her Instagram handle @makeupbysaba, and many more admirers all over India! In this  super special episode we chat with Saba about her journey to becoming the number 1 makeup artist in the valley of Kashmir- from start to finish, the challenges that motivated her to persevere and how she continues to thrive in her field of work!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Makeup By Saba - The Kashmiri Makeup Mogul with Saba Shafi Sheikh

In this 25th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Suhail Naqshbandi,  a Kashmiri cartoonist & a graphic journalist whose work is driven by passion & politics.  Influenced by his personal experiences growing up in the conflict-ridden valley of Kashmir, Amid military occupation, human rights violations & cultural imperialism - his work is groundbreaking. Tune in to learn more about how Suhail became a cartoonist accidentally, what motivated him to keep going Amid conflict, how he dealt with excessive censorship, & how his life experiences have shaped his work today!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Thriving as a Kashmiri Artist Amid Conflict, Chaos & Censorship with Suhail Naqshbandi

In this 24th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Victoria Myers, from Greenville- South Carolina, owner of Nourishing Mind Nutrition - all about spreading body positivity through intuitive eating with the prime focus of empowering women to ditch the diets, heal their digestion, regulate their hormones & learn to practice wellness without obsession.Years ago, Victoria would spend every waking moment of her life obsessing over her body size, her meal plans, working out to burn off the calories & things she could not eat. Like a lot of us, Victoria found herself in a down spiral of yo-yo dieting, restrict & binge eating & orthorexia. As a result of putting her body through years of strain, she developed hormonal imbalances & digestive issues. Today, Victoria  eats intuitively, has found happiness in her own skin, & has healed her health issues. How?Tune in to learn from Victoria&apos;s experience! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Wellness Without Obsession with Victoria Myers

In this 22nd episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Kimberly Houston, a proud business owner hailing from the black community who shares her thoughts on how natural black hair have become a civil rights issue in America, at work & outside. Anti-black hair sentiment on U.S. soil has existed for centuries & this discussion explores the deeper context of America’s fascination with black hair, & why black men & women are having to "manage" their natural hair by damaging it for the sake of being perceived as less threatening. It's time to flip the script & dismantle a culture of discrimination experienced by black women & men who say they continue to face implicit or explicit pressures to conform, unwelcome comments or even outright discrimination.#BlackHairMatters

Afro Hair: Devaluing Black Authenticity for White Comfort

In this 21st episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Vanessa Masse, a Boston based supermom and nurse practitioner who is well known for her journey to becoming debt free in 2017. Vanessa made it happen. She pushed through and paid off $75,000 in 7.5 months. LET THAT SINK IN! This journey was not easy. It was a bumpy ride with lots of twits and turns, living a controlled spending lifestyle, sacrificing date nights, rationing, and let's not forget the not so welcoming door knocks by the Internal Revenue Service.Vanessa followed  Dave Ramsey's Debt Snowball Method to work through her mountain of loans. The debt snowball method is a debt reduction strategy where you pay off debt in order of smallest to largest, gaining momentum as you knock out each balance. When the smallest debt is paid in full, you roll the money you were paying on that debt into the next smallest balance. Phew! Vanessa read Dave's book multiple times with her husband, listened to his podcast religiously (especially the testimonials) and dreamed hard to be one of the featured guests who became debt free! How did Vanessa kick-start this journey? What steps did she take? What kind of sacrifices did she make along the way? How did she hit her goals each month? What was it like the day she became dept free? Tune in to find out! Tune in to be inspired! Tune in to get your mind blown!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Journey to Achieving a Debt Free Life with Vanessa Masse

In this 20th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Zarna Garg, a mom & lawyer turned award-winning screenwriter & stand-up comedian, highlighting the immigrant & American experience with her own signature style. Zarna has performed for sold out audiences at top clubs across the country, & you can find her each month at the famous Caroline’s on Broadway with her hit show “My American Dream.” What is particularly awesome about Zarna is that she proudly represents brown women on numerous platforms & has recently taken TikTok by storm, with her latest comedy videos gaining more than 13 million views & counting! WHAT!?!?!?!- How did Zarna manage to make such a sharp & non-traditional career pivot? - How did she scale her business & build such a massive audience?- How is #COVID19 impacting her industry & how is she dealing with those challenges?Tune in to find out! Tune in to smile!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This Brown Mom Broke the Internet: 15 Mil TiKTok Views

In this 19th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Karen Phillips, a transracial adoptive mom, an incredible yoga instructor, a skincare fanatic and a silver hair ambassador and influencer based in Tennessee. Karen is a huge proponent of healthy living and her Instagram profile is a total treat for the eyes, with every caption thoughtfully written out, you can’t not follow her! Karen noticed the premature greying of her hair in her early 20s, and by her mid 20s, she was 50% grey. Why did Karen decide to go dye free?  Tune in to find out!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Pro Grey, Not Anti Dye with Karen Phillips

The Lavender Fix, hosted by Sabreen Haziq, is a self help podcast dedicated to sharing stories of perseverance from real people with real experiences. 

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