Desi Doubts, by South Asian Americans for Change

About Desi Doubts, by South Asian Americans for Change

Desi doubts, by South Asian Americans for Change is here - and it's everything we hoped for and more. Co-hosted by Dr. Sonalee Joshi (PhD, Clinical Psychology) and Rupal joshi (lawyer, single mom, co-founder of SAAFC), this first-of-its-kind series blends personal storytelling with evidence-based research to tackle the mental health struggles so many in immigrant and communities of color experience. From guilt and shame, to finding your most authentic self, Sonalee and Rupal bring truth, warmth and #BigSisEnergy to every episode.

Publisher

desidoubtspod

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Aug 2025

Latest episode

8 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2025

   Season 1, Episode 6, "Unscripted Brainrot"

   In the season finale, Sonalee and Rupal are tired (when are they not), but they take their combined exhaustion and answer a series of calls with their unfiltered, authentic reactions.

2. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Season 1, Episode 5, "Friendship and Platonic Love"

   We can all get by with a little help from our friends; In this episode, Rupal and Sonalee are joined by their best friends, Keerthi Channarasappa, MD and Afsara Zaheed, PhD to talk about how their friendships have supported each of their mental health journeys.

3. 

   24 Sept 2025

   Season 1, Episode 4, "A Bubble Bath A Day Keeps The Therapist Away"

   When you have started to do the work, one of the first relationships you have to work on is the one you have with yourself; SAAFC Director of Outreach & Sponsorship, Ravi Patel joins Sonalee and Rupal to discuss self love and self compassion.

4. 

   17 Sept 2025

   Season 1, Episode 3: "I Hate My Therapist"

   Once you’ve accepted that something needs to change, you have to find a place to start; psychiatrist and SAAFC Director of Education and Development, Dr. Nithya Cherukuru joins Sonalee and Rupal to provide guidance on finding the right mental health provider.

5. 

   10 Sept 2025

   Season 1, Bonus: “Go Do Yoga!”

   In this bonus episode, Rupal Joshi and Dr. Sonalee Joshi discuss the importance of making choices that align with your values and priorities.

6. 

   3 Sept 2025

   Season 1, Bonus: "A Case of the F*ck Its and Should-ing on Yourself"

   In this bonus episode, Rupal Joshi and Dr. Sonalee Joshi discuss how to bounce back when you’re feeling unmotivated.

7. 

   27 Aug 2025

   Season 1, Episode 2, "Turmeric Won't Fix This One"

   The first step to making any change is to acknowledge what isn’t working and to accept that we need intervention; in this episode, Rupal Joshi and Dr. Sonalee Joshi talk about what kickstarted their mental health journeys and how they knew it was time to seek help.

8. 

   18 Aug 2025

   Season 1, Episode 1, "What We're Doing Here and Why"

   In the first episode of the Desi Doubts Podcast, Rupal and Sonalee Joshi (not related!) share why they created this space and open up about their own journeys. Together, they explore how Desi Doubts cuts through the noise to deliver science-backed insights, relatable stories, and practical tools that help listeners take the first steps on their mental health journeys.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

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