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
Are Your Relationships Just Surface Level? | The Conversations We Avoid
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Are your relationships deep and meaningful or just surface level?
In this episode, Bal and Taj unpack the reality of surface level relationships in South Asian families and communities. From polite small talk to avoiding difficult conversations, we explore why so many of us keep things on the surface, even with the people closest to us.
We dive into:
- What surface level relationships really look like
- Why we avoid sharing struggles with our children
- The role of culture, respect, and “keeping the peace”
- Conversations with in-laws and extended family
- Political views and safe topics vs real opinions
- Why many South Asian women feel pressure to stay silent
- How surface level communication impacts emotional connection
If you’ve ever felt like you're holding back, filtering yourself, or just “keeping things nice” instead of real, this episode is for you.
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