Meenal's World
In 2016, Meenal co-founded Desi Outsiders as a medical student in Prague with the desire to challenge the conventional thinking that embodies the South Asian community. Meenal is now working as a doctor in London and has branched off on a solo journey to start an alternative podcast, Meenal’s World. With new guests on the show every week, this podcast discusses issues that affect our generation of South Asians with the aim of providing a platform to allow young South Asians to feel comfortable with their identity and inspiring the podcast’s global listeners to pursue their dreams and passions.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
I ramble on about lockdown 3.0, our victory against the government and I answer your questions!
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
I ramble on about meeting my hero, self-criticism, and answer your questions!
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Femi left his law degree to fully dedicate his time and energy to campaign for Britain to remain in the EU. Despite the death threats and hardships that revolve around such a big stand, he believes that someone needs to be out there taking control and educating the public on what our politicians don't tell us.
He started off with 20 followers on Twitter but he still believed his voice could make a change. Now with almost a quarter of a million of followers online, he's become an inspiration to many young people across the country.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
I ramble on about the vaccine, the new year, and answer your questions!
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Times are tough. We are in a pandemic, we have less support than expected, but I made sure that I didn't let that get in my way. I couldn't let it get in my way, because if I did, I wouldn't be giving my best to my family.
I knew what I wanted from the start and I made it happen. There is still so much more work to do - onwards and upwards from here.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
I ramble on about Bollywood wives, trash TV, and answer your questions.
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
This week, I explore how politics plays a pivotal role in your life. Yes, we all have food on our plate and a roof over our head, but that doesn't mean that the political system that you live under doesn't impact your life.
I give you personal examples of how I feel my vote makes a personal difference to me personally. I hope this gives you a moment to reflect on your personal life and how the system that's ruling your country can impact you.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
I ramble on about this second lockdown, Instagram doctors, and my non-existent sleep schedule.
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
A lot of you may know that prior to starting Meenal's World, I co-hosted my very first podcast, Desi Outsiders for two years.
I started this podcast in medical school when I was trying to figure out the path in life I wanted to take. But things didn't work out as planned, and I have learnt so many lessons that I want to share with you because I know it can help so many people who are also in the same boat.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
At 14, Jasvinder Sanghera ran away from home to break the chain of forced marriage that she saw in her elder sisters. One of her sisters was married at the age of 15 and ended up committing suicide as the abuse she was facing was unimaginable.
On that day in 1981, she had two options: to give into a life of abuse and torture, or to start her own path towards freedom and happiness.
Throughout the last couple of decades, time has made things easier, but it's never fully erased the pain.
Jasvinder's family disowned her completely. This meant that she had to sleep in cars, clean houses to feed herself and create her own destiny towards womanhood.
At the age of 55, she still has no contact with her family, but she's gained so much more and helped so many women along her journey since her escape.