V Talks
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Vanessa Sharma, a South Asian woman, struggled with the lack of conversation around the raw and real issues faced by people in her community. She observed that these issues were often swept under the rug, and people hesitated to discuss them. That's what led her to create V Talks, a podcast that provides a platform for people to share their stories and experiences.
The podcast focuses on various topics that are often stigmatized in the South Asian community, such as mental health, facing racism, and other issues. By discussing these topics, Vanessa hopes to break down the barriers that prevent people from talking about them and to promote open and honest communication. V Talks has become a community of people who are passionate about addressing the issues that are important to them.
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Episodes
Sherina's Story
April 04, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBTrigger warning: blood, cancer In today’s deeply moving episode of V Talks, Vanessa warmly welcomes her very first guest, Ryan Raza. With courage and eloquence, Ryan not only shares his own journey but also tenderly recounts the story of his late mother, Sherina. Just four months ago, Sherina succumbed to pancreatic cancer, and Ryan beautifully illustrates her unwavering strength throughout her battle. Despite the immense challenges, Sherina radiated both inner and outer beauty, never falte...
Losing A Parent In Your 20s
March 25, 2024 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode of V Talks, Vanessa delves into the experience of losing a parent in her 20s. She courageously shares the emotional journey of navigating life without her mother. Vanessa candidly discusses the persistent self-doubt and the longing for reassurance in the absence of the person who had always played a vital role in her decision-making process. She opens up about the complexities of coming to terms with her mother's absence. Moreover, she shares her contemplations about the fut...
How V Dealt With Grief
March 18, 2024 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBTrigger Warning: This episode contains contents of grief, depression, suicide, and parent loss In this emotionally charged episode, Vanessa delves into the profound and often complex experience of losing a mother to mental health challenges. She is a mental health advocate and someone who has intimately grappled with this journey themselves. Vanessa navigates the raw emotions, the lingering questions, and the transformative impact of such a loss. Join us as we honour the memory of mothers ...
I'm Back
January 30, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBHello! After a very long time Vanessa is back and ready to share why it took so long for her to put out another episode. It took a while for her to discover why she felt so alone and why she turned into someone she never wanted to be. Listen to the episode to find out and stay tuned for next week's episode!
Staying Motivated
July 26, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn today's episode Vanessa talks about the tips and tricks that she uses to keep herself motivated.
PTSD
July 19, 2021 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn today's episode Vanessa Talks about her struggles with PTSD and how she was able to deal with it. She dives into a little bit of the trauma that she's gone through and where her PTSD originally stemmed from.
In Laws
May 27, 2021 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBOn today's episode Vanessa talks about living with your in-laws from the point of view of someone who isn't married. She touches on whether or not she would live with her future in-laws or not. Vanessa also brings up the daughter-in-law perspective and how she sees it from her point of view.
Mother's Day
May 20, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBOn today's episode Vanessa talks about how this past Mother's Day was a lot more emotional for her compared to last year. Tune in to hear her thoughts on Mother's Day and how it's okay to celebrate Mother's Figure Day instead of Mother's Day.
The Intro
May 12, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode Vanessa Sharma talks about why she started NV and what it all means. She goes on to share what she will be talking about in future episodes, as well as, how she's dealing with her own mental health. It's a glimpse of what it to come from NV.