Episode's summary
Are we teaching the next generation healthy habits, or simply filling their plates? On Roshni, host Gurpreet Kaur speaks with Deepshikha Brar, Certified Health Coach, about building healthier family eating habits, understanding the difference between being well-fed and well-nourished, and recognizing the influence of food marketing on our choices. The conversation also explores the connection between nutrition and mental wellbeing, the role of sleep and physical activity in overall health, and why healthy plans can be difficult to maintain. Discover how everyday family habits can shape children's relationship with food, health and wellbeing for years to come.
Are we teaching the next generation healthy habits, or simply filling their plates? On Roshni, host Gurpreet Kaur speaks with Deepshikha Brar, Certified Health Coach, about building healthier family eating habits, understanding the difference between being well-fed and well-nourished, and recognizing the influence of food marketing on our choices. The conversation also explores the connection between nutrition and mental wellbeing, the role of sleep and physical activity in overall health, and why healthy plans can be difficult to maintain. Discover how everyday family habits can shape children's relationship with food, health and wellbeing for years to come.
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New school year, healthier family habits
ListenedAre we teaching the next generation healthy habits, or simply filling their plates? On Roshni, host Gurpreet Kaur speaks with Deepshikha Brar, Certified Health Coach, about building healthier family eating habits, understanding the difference between being well-fed and well-nourished, and recognizing the influence of food marketing on our choices. The conversation also explores the connection between nutrition and mental wellbeing, the role of sleep and physical activity in overall health, and why healthy plans can be difficult to maintain. Discover how everyday family habits can shape children's relationship with food, health and wellbeing for years to come.
Understanding mental health in South Asian communities
ListenedIn an interview with host Rishi Nagar, Navneet Gill and Sumati Sharma, co-founders of Saath Wellness, discuss the importance of mental health and the challenges many South Asians face when talking about their emotional wellbeing. They explore how cultural expectations, family pressures and the stigma surrounding mental health can prevent people from seeking support, while highlighting everyday signs of emotional distress and the impact of seasonal changes on mood and energy. The conversation also offers practical advice on managing stress, supporting loved ones with compassion and taking the first step towards seeking help. The discussion highlights the importance of creating safe, culturally responsive spaces where individuals and families can talk openly about mental health without fear of judgment.
The timeless lessons of good conversation
ListenedIn this episode, host Rishi Nagar explores Jonathan Swift's Hints Towards an Essay on Conversation, a timeless reflection on how the way we speak and listen can reveal our character. Written more than 300 years ago, Swift's satirical essay examines human vanity, selfishness, boasting, unnecessary arguments and the tendency to talk without truly listening. His message remains surprisingly relevant today: good conversation is not just about knowing what to say, but knowing when to listen, respect others and give them space to be heard. Read the full article to discover why Swift's observations about conversation and human nature still resonate today.
Why do we give up on ourselves so easily?
ListenedWhy are we often more supportive of others than we are of ourselves? In this episode of Motivational Monday, we explore why setbacks, rejection and fear of failure can make us lose confidence and give up on our goals. The conversation looks at the importance of recognizing small progress, separating our mistakes from our identity and learning to speak to ourselves with the same kindness we offer the people we love. This Monday, the message is simple: a setback does not define you, and it's never too late to try again. Sometimes, the person we need to encourage most is ourselves.
Lonely in a crowd: when loved ones still feel distant
ListenedIn this episode, host Gurpreet Kaur connects with her listeners on air to explore the quiet and often misunderstood feeling of loneliness. Can someone feel lonely even when they have a partner, children, and a family around them? During the conversation, listeners share their thoughts and personal experiences. One listener reflects that loneliness can grow when we have emotional expectations from the person living beside us especially when, during illness or difficult times, we feel that they are not there to care for us or stand by our side. This heartfelt conversation on Roshni looks at loneliness not simply as being physically alone, but as the feeling of being emotionally unseen, unsupported, or disconnected from the people closest to us.