It's getting hot in here! Get ready for all the personal tea, horror stories and top tips for dating and intimacy as Asian, plus size women. #JustChatting is a series by The Truly Other Podcast built for raw, unfiltered conversations with a

[Show 13] Nurul Fatimah: Calling Out Islamophobia and Racism in The Classroom

Jun 13th, 2021 54m 27s

On Saturday, June 5th, in Singapore, a Chinese man verbally harassed an interracial couple with racist remarks. A video of the encounter has gone viral on social media. After it had been released that the Chinese man is a lecturer at Ngee Ann P

[Show 12] Trans Pride: Unpacking Experiences in Singapore with June Chua of The T Project

May 5th, 2021 41m 57s

"Being transgender is as natural as the sky is blue, as natural as the grass is green."We hold space to unpack experiences of being transgender in Singapore with June Chua, the founder of The T Project, Singapore's first social service for

[Show 11] Let's Get Unstuck: Transformation, Ambitions & Growth with Olivia Lee

Apr 26th, 2021 34m

How can we conquer our inner critics, get unstuck and thrive in life? Chat with transformational coach Olivia Lee and I as we talk about ambitions and journeys of growth. Share your thoughts with us on instagram.com/thetrulyother.Connec

[Show 10] Your Body is a Political Arena: Body Politics & Fatphobia with Aarti Olivia Dubey

Mar 30th, 2021 45m 5s

This just in: your body is a political arena, and it shouldn't be.For our 10th episode special, we're going back to our roots: body positivity. Join us as we chat with Aarti Olivia Dubey, a mental health therapist turned activist, on body p

[Show 9] Just Chatting with Craig Duncan: Unpacking White Male Privilege with a Straight White Man

Mar 23rd, 2021 1h 15m

Is a straight white man aware of his privilege? In this new raw conversation segment, we got personal, political and comical with our friend Craig Duncan of BTN Media.Be a part of our community! Share your thoughts with us on instagram.com/

[Show 8] Highlighting Everyday Racism & Discrimination with Veena and Sharvesh of Minority Voices

Mar 8th, 2021 40m 7s

Everyday racism fuels prejudice and hate. Holding space for minorities and the marginalised helps us keep disparaging remarks in check, and allows survivors a safe environment to share their truth and process those experiences.To learn mor

[Show 7] The Intersection of Womanhood & Faith in Muslim and Brown Communities with Noor Mastura

Feb 6th, 2021 58m 49s

Conversations about women's rights can often seem tiptoed around when faith is involved. What does women's rights mean in muslim and brown communities? To learn more, we chatted with Noor Mastura, a women's rights advocate and the founder of

[Show 6] The Pursuit of Happiness with Erika So of Begin Branching Out

Jan 9th, 2021 44m 48s

It's one of the biggest philosophical questions of all time, and everyone has a story to share. What does it mean to be happy? Is happiness a destination or a journey? To learn more, we chatted with Erika So, the Happiness Coach behind Begin

[Show 5] On Gender & Sexuality with Alexander Teh of Oogachaga - The LGBTQ+ Community and Allyship in Singapore

Dec 18th, 2020 1h 12m

Gender and sexuality are big concepts. Empowering ourselves with greater understanding could help us make the world a better, more inclusive, and safer place for everyone. What does it mean to be an ally?To learn more about the LGBTQ+ communi

[Show 4] Being Asian Women Outside of Asia with Dr. Jenny Fagel & Dr. Kathleen Wang of The Grown Up Asian - Dual Cultural Identity, Expectations and Goals

Nov 27th, 2020 52m 2s

We're all on a journey of growth, but there are many factors that can influence our progress. How does culture, upbringing, and societal perceptions affect the growing up experience for Asian women outside of Asia? Can we thrive as our most aut

[Show 3] Breaking Boundaries: Masculinity in Performance Art with Adli Zuhaily

Nov 10th, 2020 28m 25s

Boys are expected to do boy things, but what if they don't? We sat down with Adli Zuhaily, dance enthusiast in heels, to chat about the role of masculinity and gender norms in performative art.Be a part of our community! Share your thoughts w

[Show 2] Women in STEM with Adila Sayyed: Technology in Education - Accessibility & Society

Oct 20th, 2020 42m 10s

STEM fields are generally considered male domains, and as a result, the work of women within these industries might face disparate treatment. A biased system could create imbalance in terms of access and representation which might unjustly fram

[Show 1] Through The Looking Glass: On Body Positivity with Rani & Ratna of The Curve Cult

Oct 12th, 2020 32m 4s

What do you see when you look in a mirror? Most times, out of habit or conditioning, we see our flaws over our value. For those who are less readily considered a conventional beauty ideal, the fight against self-loathing messages can take a gre

[Show 0] Hello From Truly Other!

Oct 6th, 2020 2m 48s

Difficult conversations are often the most important ones. We’re here to create a safe and engaging environment so you can explore, learn, and discuss what matters most. Welcome to The Truly Other Podcast! We’re so glad you’re here. Be a part

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