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Finding Unexpected Joy in Heartbreak with Rosie Wilby on Apple Podcasts
This week's episode is all about heartbreak, but with a twist! Rosie Wilby is an award-winning comedian, writer, and host of the British Podcast Award-nominated podcast "The Breakup Monologues." She's also the author of The Breakup Monologues. Rosie has appeared on Radio 4, The Graham Norton Radio Show, BBC One, Times Radio, and in print: Psychologies, Metro, Diva, Stylist, Glamour magazine and more.
Nature’s healing touch
Mita Mistry 06 April, 2024 By: Mita Mistry NATURE has always been my sanctuary. A sense of calm washes over me the moment I step out in the open air. The rustling leaves, chirping birds and soft scent of earth act as a soothing balm for my soul. This profound connection with nature isn’t unique to me. Many of my guests on the Healing Place podcast have shared similar experiences. During life’s inevitable storms, they found solace and strength in the natural world.
How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself with Simon Mundie on Apple Podcasts
Joining me today is the multi-talented broadcaster, author, and host of The Life Lessons Podcast, Simon Mundie. For nearly a decade, Simon's been bringing us the stories of sporting legends on BBC Radio 4, Today program & BBC TV.
Bhaskar Patel: Creating characters convincingly
Mita Mistry 01 March, 2024 By: Mita Mistry A DISTINGUISHED career on stage, television and cinema has enabled Bhasker Patel to play a wide variety of roles. This has ranged from being a series regular in the iconic soap, Emmerdale, to working with big Hollywood names. Despite achieving so much, including breaking ground for British Asian actors, the 67-year-old isn’t ready to rest on his laurels and continues to take on new challenges, including acting in short films directed by new talent.
Sangeeta Dewan: Empowering parents to raise happy children
Mita Mistry 05 February, 2024 By: Mita Mistry POPULAR BBC radio host Sangeeta Dewan is making a huge difference beyond broadcasting. The devoted mother of two has turned deep personal pain, including the loss of her husband and self-healing, into an inspiring journey of helping others as an award-winning life coach. She has created the Peaceful Parenting programme to empower those who wish to raise happy, confident and emotionally strong children.
Healing Place on Apple Podcasts
5 episodes Join Mita Mistry, author, therapist, and columnist as she talks with incredible people about the challenging times that have shaped their lives, what helped them to heal, and what keeps them going. We explore alternative therapies, psychology, medicine, ancient healing, life, trauma, loss, the joy of being human, and more.
Best books of 2023
Mita Mistry and Priya Mulji 18 December, 2023 By: Mita Mistry and Priya Mulji A STRONG literary year was filled with stunning stories written by skilled south Asian authors from around the world. They explored diverse themes, ideas, emotions, time periods, characters, and journeys in a marvellous melting pot of books that opened windows into new worlds. Eastern Eye decided to celebrate some of these great literary talents with a top 10 list of 2023 books, including one that stood out.
Dealing with personality theft
Mita Mistry 18 November, 2023 By: Mita Mistry HAVE you ever been in a relationship with someone who seemed to be your perfect match? They shared your interest in films, fitness, or music, you’d laugh at the same things and feel like you could be yourself around them. But then, over time, something changed. They started to dress, talk and even act more like you. Perhaps they even went as far as competing with you and trying to outdo you.
Dealing with personality theft
Mita Mistry 18 November, 2023 By: Mita Mistry HAVE you ever been in a relationship with someone who seemed to be your perfect match? They shared your interest in films, fitness, or music, you’d laugh at the same things and feel like you could be yourself around them. But then, over time, something changed. They started to dress, talk and even act more like you. Perhaps they even went as far as competing with you and trying to outdo you.
Diya Kotecha-Lodhia: Family recipes to a MasterChef dream
Mita Mistry 21 September, 2023 By: Mita Mistry BEING selected as a contestant on the most recent season of MasterChef UK was a happy and sad moment for Diya Kotecha-Lodhia. The talented chef’s late mother had wanted her to apply for the show but passed away years before that dream became a reality. Although she didn’t win the iconic show, the memorable appearance was a homage to her beloved mother and a personal victory.
Diya Kotecha-Lodhia: Family recipes to a MasterChef dream
Mita Mistry 21 September, 2023 By: Mita Mistry BEING selected as a contestant on the most recent season of MasterChef UK was a happy and sad moment for Diya Kotecha-Lodhia. The talented chef’s late mother had wanted her to apply for the show but passed away years before that dream became a reality. Although she didn’t win the iconic show, the memorable appearance was a homage to her beloved mother and a personal victory.
How to beat post-holiday blues
Shelbin 16 September, 2023 By: Mita Mistry ARE you feeling bloated, tired and struggling to sleep or is your low energy weighing you down? Perhaps you’ve been through a whirlwind of big fat Indian weddings or indulgent holidays over the summer and now your mind and body feel out of sorts? If so, you’re not alone. Post-holiday blues are real and can affect anyone. So, now is the time to show yourself some muchneeded love and care. And guess what? Ayurveda has got your back.
Anjum Hasan: Collision of the past and present
By: Mita Mistry DEBATES, films, and drama serials set in the past, divisions triggered by different views of shared history, many books and more, show just how much of a hot topic history has become. That has made the newly published book History’s Angel very timely and a clever new take on the popular subject. The new novel from Anjum Hasan revolves around a Muslim mild-mannered history teacher living in contemporary Delhi, at a time of religious division.
‘Honeybee’ is a testament to the power of poetry to heal, inspire and transform
By: Mita Mistry HONEYBEE, written by Angela Rideau, is a beautiful collection of poems that explores a range of complex and challenging topics, from female empowerment and cultural identity to trauma and abuse. This hidden gem worth finding offers a unique perspective on the experiences of brown women. It is a powerful call to action for anyone who has ever felt marginalised or silenced.
Angela Rideau: ‘Each poem is a part of my soul’
By: Mita Mistry SPOKEN word poet, author and podcaster Angela Rideau has used the power of words to form different connections with diverse audiences. She continued that creative journey with her debut poetry collection Honey Bee, which is a beautiful book that explores trauma, identity, growing up within the South-Asian diaspora, healing, and femininity.
How to beat the fitness blues
By: Mita Mistry Have you ever been in a rut with your health and fitness? Perhaps you’ve lost the zest for life and don’t feel like yourself. Or maybe you don’t have time to get to the gym, but you’d like to feel fitter, healthier, and more energised? Most of us have been there. And I know from experience how deflating it feels to get stuck in a fitness rut. It happened during the lockdown when I lost all motivation to exercise, and the perimenopause started.
Sheetal Pandya: I am grateful to do a job that touches so many lives
By: Mita Mistry New theatre play Patel’s Millions has been delighting audiences since commencing a UK tour. The comedy-drama about a struggling shopkeeper becoming rich beyond his wildest dreams and facing problems has a talented cast that includes actress Sheetal Pandya. She follows up winning performances on Indian TV, by playing a Goddess in her second UK stage production.
Why Shakespeare is not ‘white property’ and remains relevant
By: Mita Mistry From big musical production West Side Story to Indian films like Haider and countless stories grown from seeds sown by him, the influence of William Shakespeare on popular culture is inescapable. While most can’t deny the genius of the great bard, some find him unappealing or inaccessible and many have unanswered questions about him.
How to prevent burnout?
By: Mita Mistry Do you feel overwhelmed, tired, or drained most of the time? Perhaps you feel helpless, irritable, alone, and have a negative outlook. Or maybe you’re full of self-doubt, procrastinating over getting things done, and lost your spark for life? If any of this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing burnout. And you are certainly not alone.
Dawn of the British Empire in India
By: MITA MISTRY THERE have been a lot of books, movies, and TV shows on the impact of the British Raj on India and subsequent reign ending, but very little on how it all began. Newly published book Courting India looks at the British arrival in India in the early seventeenth century.
Anisa Karolia: ‘I wanted this book to have all my favourite recipes’
By: MITA MISTRY UNDERSTANDING the importance of food during the holy month of Ramadan led Anisa Karolia towards writing her newly published book. The popular British food blogger with a huge online following has put together a collection of 80 delicious easy-to-make recipes for The Ramadan Cookbook, which is perfect for a month of fasting, but also all year round for those wanting to prepare healthy meals.
‘We’re just as capable of being athletes too’
By: MITA MISTRY THE thought of running a long distance may raise the stress levels of most people, but others like Rahema Mamodo have turned that into an inspiring passion. The Birmingham-based mother of three turned a casual five-kilometre park run into a regular habit, before taking on a half and then a full marathon. She is now training for her third marathon and first ultra-marathon, which will be a 50-kilometre trail run.
Telling India’s global story
By: MITA MISTRY A LONG career in consulting and the technology industry enabled author Ashutosh Mehndiratta to live in the US, India and New Zealand, as well as travel all over the world. This sparked an interest in global history, which led him towards writing his first book India and Faraway Lands. The meticulously researched book takes a deep dive into the culturally rich history of India’s global connections and gives a fascinating window into significant moments in the country’s past.
Celebrating Navratri during (semi) lockdown doesn't mean you have to do it alone
Celebrating Navratri during (semi) lockdown doesn't mean you have to do it alone 16th October 2020 • opinion by Mita Mistry | Twitter: @MitaMistry. Navratri is Sanskrit for 'nine nights', and is perhaps one of the most significant festivals for Hindus around the globe. This year it falls on Saturday, 17th October.
Coronavirus, racism and the NHS's future: an interview with ex-President of Royal College of GPs
Coronavirus, racism and the NHS's future: an interview with ex-President of Royal College of GPs 3rd August 2020 • video The former President of the Royal College of GPs has told Barfi Culture in an interview the NHS needs to do much more on ethnic minority representation in leadership positions. He added that "black doctors are particularly underrepresented" in senior positions at the NHS and "not recognised" enough for their contributions.
How I overcome the challenges of raising mixed-race children
How I overcome the challenges of raising mixed-race children My son aged 10 asked me: "Mummy, we are all human from one race, when will the world realise that we are all equal?" I would have loved to say "soon" but I knew I would be lying. Raising mixed-raced children brings its own, different challenges.
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