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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…
Episodes
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri3. A Story of Love and Acceptance, with Parag Mehta and Vaibhav Jain
Our host, Nandini Ray has a deep conversation about love and acceptance with a lovely couple, Parag and Vaibhav. Their wedding made headlines around the world…
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri2. Youth Examining Gender Dynamics
Who are responsible in fostering harmful, patriarchal gender norms? Are they men, women or both? Is it possible for men and women to work in partnership to…
Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri1. Transforming Anguish Into Action, with Amita Swadhin (Founder of Mirror Memoirs)
Amita Swadhin is relentlessly fighting interpersonal and institutional violence against young people. Amita’s commitments and approach to this work stem from…
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15. How movies and media shape our culture, with Khyati Thakur & Tushar Malik
In this episode, Daman Tiwana is in conversation with two community members, Khyati Thakur and Tushar Malik, about how media and movies influence our thinking…
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S2 E14 Sexual Violence in Intimate Partner Relationship, with Sarah Khan (Director of Programs, API-GBV)
Sexual violence & abuse in an intimate partner relationship is not an isolated incident and it often occurs alongside other forms of abusive behaviors. Listen…
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13. Medical professionals tackling Family Violence, with Dr. Rakesh Chaudhary & Dr. Priyanka Jain (Kaiser Permanente)
Medical professionals have an ideal opportunity to assess for and intervene in family and partner violence, also they can play a huge role in prevention…
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12. Debunking myths about Female Genital Mutilation, with Farzana Doctor
In this episode, we speak to Farzana doctor, an author, activist & psychotherapist about the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation. FGM is…
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11. Celebrating and uplifting ALL genders, with Anjali Rimi (President, Parivar Bay Area)
Listen to this deep discussion where Anjali Rimi, the president of Parivar Bay Area talks about the oppression South Asian Queer Trans people face because of…
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10. COVID and Domestic Violence: What You Should Know! (Bangla)
In this episode, Zakia Afrin and Nandini Ray discuss domestic violence in lockdown and share information and resources that can help in safety planning and in…
- Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri
9. Teens dismantling Gender Bias, with Anjali Nuggehali, Kanchan Naik & Adarsh Gupta
In this episode, community teens examine and analyze gender discrimination and gender violence that takes place in our daily lives. And they also share ideas…
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8. Gendercide: the ultimate form of gender discrimination, with Nyna Caputi
Girls and women face extreme forms of discrimination and violence only because of their gender. In this episode Nyna Caputi, an award-winning documentary…
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7. Moving On Beyond Trauma, with Kamal Dhillon (Still I Rise - Part 3)
Trigger Warning: This show contains a depiction of horrific domestic violence and marital rape. Listener discretion is advised. Kamal Dhillon, a survivor of…
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6. A Conversation on Healthy Dating Relationships, with Tarun Galagali & Angeli Patel
In this episode, our host is having an in-depth conversation with Tarun and Angeli, a real life dating couple, about healthy boundaries and expectations in a…
- Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri
5. Maitri Programs for Domestic Violence Survivors (Marathi), with Shabana Ansari & Sneha Ambekar
In this episode, Maitri Legal Advocate Shabana Ansari & Housing Coordinator Sneha Ambekar talk about Maitri programs in Marathi. Share this episode with your…
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4. Maitri Housing & Economic Empowerment Program, with Jaya Suresh & Sneha Ambekar
Lack of affordable housing and financial stability are two major roadblocks that victims of domestic violence face. Fear of homelessness and poverty often…
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3. A Story of Resilience & Courage, with Natasha Abadilla (Part 2, Still I Rise series)
She is an educated, confident, smart, young med student, yet missed red flags of her abusive relationship over and over, then she blamed herself for her…
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2. Oppressive patriarchal gender norms provoke gender abuse, with Jeet Kaul, Madhumitha Sowndararajan & Jagannath Padmanabhan
By challenging harmful gender norms in our everyday lives we can create perceptions, attitudes, and practices that are critical to bring gender justice and…
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1. Still I Rise: Stories of survivors! (Part 1, Still I Rise series), with Preeti Malhotra & Lakshmi Karanth
Presenting heartbreaking yet powerful and inspiring stories of those women who suffered relationship abuse but didn’t give up. Preeti Malhotra and Lakshmi…
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19. Celebrating diversity and inclusivity in LGBTQ Pride Month, with Satchi Thockchom, Raveena, and Aurin Roy
3 South Asian Youth LGBTQ+ community members celebrated Pride Month with Maitri in this Maitri Podcast episode. Satchi Thockchom, Raveena, and Aurin Roy shared…
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18. Breaking the silence about mental health w/ LoudmouthLadkis and Ambar Mishra
Mental health issues have frequently been perceived as nonexistent in our South Asian communities; we are least likely to seek help due to stigma until the…
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17. Shelter in place is not a safe option for all! (Telugu) w/ Shailaja Mahavadi & Ramadevi Bellamkonda
In this episode, Shailaja Mahavadi and Ramadevi Bellamkonda discuss domestic violence in lockdown and share information and resources that can help in safety…
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16. South Asian teens need family support in handling cultural differences w/ Sonya Pelia & Jasleen Pelia-Lutzker
South Asian teens are often confronted with cultural dilemmas, differences, and demands when exposed to competing cultural value systems of the East and the…
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15. Shelter in place is not a safe option for all! (Hindi) w/ Shabana Ansari & Daman Tiwana
In this episode, Shabana Ansari and Daman Tiwana discuss domestic violence in lockdown and share information and resources that can help in safety planning and…
- Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri
14. Social Justice and Equity is a must to address Domestic Violence w/ Protima Pandey & Zakia Afrin
Why do we have a Women's Day? Why do we demand gender equity? How is equity more important than equality? How is gender determining the workload during this…
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13. Be kind to your mind: Mental Health Wellness during COVID-19 pandemic, w/ Sharon Pereira
In this time of the global pandemic, we are facing anxiety and uncertainty. For domestic violence survivors, it is adding extra layers of pain with threats of…
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12. Shelter-in-place is not a safe option for all! w/ Zakia Afrin & Nandini Ray
In this episode, Zakia Afrin and Nandini Ray discuss domestic violence in lockdown and share information and resources that can help in safety planning and in…
- Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri
11. Child Abuse Prevention w/ Steve Baron & Suzanne Frank
Do you know how to identify child abuse? Do you know the excellent resources that are available in Santa Clara County that can prevent child abuse and neglect?…
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10. What to know when working with Attorneys? w/ Nishtha Jolly & Daman Tiwana (Hindi/English)
In this episode, our guest, and a family law attorney, Nishtha Jolly shares information and resources about legal processes and important information one…
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9. Teens & South Asian Culture w/ Isha Bhasin, Alisha Gupta & Yash Gajjar
In this episode, our host is in conversation with three teens who share their struggles and challenges growing up in South Asian culture, and we discuss what…
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8. Bullying and Cyberbullying w/ Tanvi Siddhaye, Kav Lakshmi & Ambar Mishra
In this episode, our host Nandini Ray is in conversation with three teens: Tanvi Siddhaye, Ambar Mishra, and Kav Lakshmi, and they discuss bullying and…
- Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri
7. Mental Health and Domestic Violence w/ Meghna Hindia
In this episode, Meghna Hindia and Nandini Ray discuss the effects of Domestic violence and Intimate Partner Violence on South Asian survivors of Domestic…
- Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri
6. Are children in Domestic Violence affected by it? w/ Dr. Tasneem Ismailji
In this episode Dr. Tasneem Ismailji & Nandini Ray discuss the short term and long terms effects of Domestic Violence on children.
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5. Victim Blaming w/ Alaap Murali, Kashmira Patel & Vishali Valurnatt
In this episode, we are discussing Victim Blaming— how it affects victims of Domestic Violence and what we can do as community members to better ourselves and…
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4. Speaking with youth from the community for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
In this episode, our host Nandini Ray is in discussion with youth from the community about Teen Dating and how they see abuse manifest in their relationships…
- Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri
3. Legal Advocacy for Domestic Violence Survivors (Hindi) w/ Shabana Ansari & Daman Tiwana
In this episode, Shabana Ansari shares information for Hindi-speaking listeners about Maitri's Legal Advocacy Program and important information and resources…
- Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri
2. Legal Advocacy for Domestic Violence Survivors w/ Zakia Afrin & Nandini Ray
In this episode, Zakia Afrin shares information about Maitri's Legal Advocacy Program and important information and resources for Domestic Violence survivors.
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1. Are Gender Inequality & Intimate Partner Violence correlated? w/ Sonya Pelia
In this episode, our host Nandini Ray is in conversation with Maitri Board President— Sonya Pelia, and they are discussing the correlation between Gender…
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Maitri is bringing the resources and information to community, in efforts to prevent Domestic Violence and Gender Based Violence.