Chai Chats Podcast

In this episode, Parneet brings up feeling uncomfortable about being in the podcast because of feeling like the foundation of the relationship changed since Nicole moved out. Nicole speaks about feelings of unsafety during a house conflict and the three of them have a difficult conversation about what happened during that time, how they felt, how they were impacted and how to move forward in keeping the podcast alive. We felt it was important to publish this episode because we wanted to stay committed to our intention of authenticity and being real about what is alive for us at the time. We hope our vulnerability is respected and acknowledged

Parneet and Malek speak about when to listen and respond with feelings, when to wait and observe feelings, how to navigate the challenges of honoring how we feel with the awareness that there are so many parts within us saying different things. Syd the dog takes a bath, we order pizza, and speak about some other random shit!

In this episode we recommend another great podcast - By The Book! Parneet defines "processing" for us, a term we use lots on this podcast - We also talk about addictions to others - codependency, Love & Sex Addictions. Also this episode contains, at the end, a plug for an AMAZING event coming up in Montreal - the 3rd Sisters In Motion - A Poetry Showcase Featuring Black, Indigenous, and racialized Women & Femmes. This event has a closed stage but is open to anyone to be in the attentively listening audience :) ALSO, this episode contains a BRAND NEW SPOKEN WORD PIECE BY SPOKEN WORD ARTIST PARNEET CHOHAN, who will also be performing at Sisters In Motion!! also it is important to note that the image for this Episode is a page from Sarah Anderson's amazing webcomic Sarahs Scribbles

S2E6 - Beams of Light by Chai Chats Podcast

In this episode, we talk about catcalling, how to stay present and grounded in the face of street harassment, challenging intentions vs. impact of the men in our lives, and facing our own inner demons in trying to heal. Respect to all the femmes out there this summer being brave while looking beautiful :)

In this episode our friend Dona joins us in speaking about decolonizing communication, speaking from the heart and emotion and unlearning internalized toxic masculinity as femmes.

Parneet, Malek and Nicole were too stoked to stop talking so this episode is part deux of the breakups conversation. We speak about needs, therapy and what happens when starving people try to feed each other.

Sorry for the break! Speaking of breaks, Malek and Parneet talk about breakups and breakdowns and breakthroughs while Nicole badassedly runs errands on a Saturday morning.

It’s Season 2! In this episode Malek and Nicole share poetry. Parneet felt too vulnerable to keep her poetry in the recording but speaks about yet another revelations she had at her fourth Vipassana sitting. We are so excited to start up again after a long break.

We celebrate our one year! This is our live show! We sing our theme song, reflect on the year, do some stand up comedy and answer audience questions. Our apologies about the static and feedback. Caution in using headphones. We tried our best

In advance of our show tomorrow night, we give you the chai song. Enjoy!! https://www.facebook.com/events/733836000106808/

In episode 2 we discussed boundaries for everybody. in this episode, we talk about boundaries for highly empathetic but exhausted femmes (aka bitches). Speaking of which, this is our last episode for w little while! We will be back in May. Love you all! Pizza and photography made by Nicole!

The title of this weeks episode is taken from Nicole's profound statement that "all spiritual growth is a journey inward." This episode, we talk about what that means along with fears that get in the way.

In this episode we speak about a whole bunch of things! Watching Get Out, racism vs. ethnicism, the importance of representation of hope, cultivating the right kind of ambition and more!

Malek and Parneet were feelings extra chatty and processy so we recorded again

In this episode we find new ways to talk about the same ol' shit. Boundaries. Body. Empathy. Mental Health. Friendship. Or as Nicole called it, motherfuckers rootin' down. Enjoy!

We sit in Nicole's room for this one! In this episode we discuss normalizing fear, continuing to listen to the body, being in relationship with consciousness, mind and body and we sing a few songs!

S1E34 - The Quebec Shooting by Chai Chats Podcast

CONTENT WARNING In this episode we talk about our experiences of sexual assault, coercion and rape culture. We talk about being triggered, dating, consent and holding ourselves accountable in our own communities. We realize there are no "good" ones.

This was a tough conversation. It is from December 2016 when both Parneet & Malek were quite sick. The title of this episode is from a Facebook status Malek wrote that resulted in her getting dragged through the mud online. She and Parneet discuss what happened.