Changing Suits
Members of the South Asian Community often go through similar experiences, but don’t discuss problems outside of family out of concern for ‘what the community will say’. Over time, this has led to taboo topics, isolation, oppression, and inequality. And enough is enough. Hosted by second generation British South Asian sisters Taj and Bal, the Changing Suits podcast helps members of the South Asian Community across generation, gender, and geography develop a common understanding and awareness of issues affecting the community, so that the community can thrive. The podcast also gives people outside of the community an opportunity to deepen their understanding of South Asian culture and values so they can help build services, companies, and a society that are better and more inclusive. Tune in each week for a closer look at modern South Asian life with a dose of tradition.
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Changing Suits
3 Worlds, 3 Generations | Navigating three perspectives
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What is it really like growing up in a multigenerational South Asian household?
In this episode of The Cultural Barrier Podcast, Taj and Bal explore the realities of living under one roof with grandparents, parents, and children — navigating three generations, three perspectives, and often, three very different worlds.
They reflect on their experience of extended family life, the deep connection they had with their grandparents, and why many younger children today may not experience that same closeness. From shared responsibilities and cultural expectations to humour, conflict, and harmony, they unpack the quirks and unspoken rules of multigenerational living.
This episode dives into:
- Growing up in an extended South Asian family
- The impact of grandparents on identity and values
- How family dynamics are changing across generations
- Which traditions to preserve — and which ones to let go
Join Taj and Bal for an honest, lively conversation about culture, family, and what it means to bridge tradition and modern life.
Perfect for listeners interested in South Asian culture, intergenerational relationships, identity, parenting, and multigenerational households.