הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Meenals World (2024)

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Episode 70: Zion Lights 48:22

2y ago48:22

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Zion Lights is an environmental activist and previously worked with Extinction Rebellion to advocate for climate change. Zion is an expert in science communication and she noticed how a lot of the messaging around climate change can be alienating and threatening - one of the main reasons why she left Extinction Rebellion. We discuss alternatives to…

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Episode 69: Christine Armstrong 27:52

2y ago27:52

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Christine's life turned upside down in 2009 after she gave birth to her first child. She found it difficult to juggle her new life as a mother and continue to excel in her career. Things didn't get any easier as her family grew. Christine decided the only way to find answers was to conduct research on how mothers balance their life at home with the…

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Episode 68: Lauren Currie OBE 53:16

2y ago53:16

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Lauren Currie is the founder of Upfront - a movement that seeks to change confidence in women around the world. We discuss the realities of building a brand straight from scratch and the personal cost this all comes with. Lauren grew up in a working class family in Glasgow and through her hard work and sacrifices, she's built a life where she can e…

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Episode 67: Live at Byline Festival 1:04:45

2y ago1:04:45

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This live podcast was recorded at the Byline Festival in Notting Hill - I was joined by Dr Julia Grace Patterson, Lord Victor Adebowale, and Lorraine Collins. Dr Julia Grace Patterson is the founder and chief executive of Every Doctor, a campaign group advocating for better working conditions for NHS staff and her team have worked tirelessly to pro…

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Episode 66: Patsy Stevenson 50:25

2y ago50:25

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Patsy Stevenson was detained at the Clapham Common vigil for Sarah Everard - the moment that changed her life forever. Her photo went viral online and overnight, her life changed forever. She is now dealing with the Metropolitan Police and taking her case to the High Court, all of which comes at a great personal cost. We discussed violence against …

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Episode 65: Rupinder Kaur 58:33

2y ago58:33

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Rupinder Kaur is the award-winning founder of Asian Women Mean Business. Her vision is to create a community of South Asian women who feel empowered to build their dream businesses and excel in their respective fields. Building this business has been one of the most challenging projects for Rupinder, especially when she decided to cut her losses an…

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Episode 64 - Sian Norris 59:22

2y ago59:22

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Sian Norris is a writer and author of her first non-fiction book, Birth Violence. We discussed how the far right has had an impact on women's reproductive rights and the extent of her research in writing this book. Sian has a very optimistic view of the future. She's campaigned with many groups and has written extensively on the issues surrounding …

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Episode 63: Daniel Guinness 57:55

2y ago57:55

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Daniel Guinness runs Beyond Equality, an organisation that promotes positive masculinity, disrupts negative expectations and stereotypes and empowers men to be better allies to women and girls. Daniel has an academic background in Anthropology and has also conducted research on issues of gender and masculinity. Beyond Equality has been running for …

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Episode 62 - Joeli Brearley 47:38

2y ago47:38

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Joeli is the founder of Pregnant Then Screwed. She started campaigning after she lost her job when she fell pregnant -an experience that changed her life forever. A one-woman battle has now become a huge organization helping thousands of women across the country. We reflect on the last two years and the heavy responsibility she had to help protect …

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Episode 61: Iain Overton 1:06:06

2y ago1:06:06

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Iain Overton is an investigative journalist and author. He has travelled around the world sharing stories of war and the human cost of violence. We discussed his writing career and how he believes that the role of journalists goes beyond the main headline - his work has covered the most fascinating stories from suicide bombers to gun violence in Am…

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Episode 60 - Jess Jones 1:04:21

2y ago1:04:21

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Jess Jones A.K.A. The Fat Funny One is a mum of four and a lifestyle blogger. Jess is known for spreading awareness on self-confidence and has recently released her book, Own It - a practical guide to learning how to love yourself in your own skin. We discuss her life as she grew up in a council estate without her biological father and how that sha…

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Episode 59 - Asma Khan 47:52

2y ago47:52

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Asma Khan is one of the UK's most prominent female chefs and an unstoppable force for social change in the food industry. We discuss her life before coming to the UK and why she felt the need to explore her identity and culture through her cooking. The process of going from having dinner clubs at home to opening a restaurant at the most prestigious…

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Episode 58 - Gina Martin 1:06:19

2y ago1:06:19

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We all know Gina Martin as the woman who changed the law in 2019. Taking this step came at a huge personal cost and Gina is still processing the turmoil she went through for something which seemed so simple at the time - women's safety. Gina talks about her life before becoming an activist and author. We dive deep into the role she hopes to play in…

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Episode 57 - Deepti Gurdasani 1:03:17

2y ago1:03:17

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Deepti is a clinical epidemiologist and throughout the pandemic, she has been very vocal about the lack of data the British government has been providing to the public. Deepti has used her own platform to speak truth to power and raise alarm bells with the government's handling of the pandemic. But this isn't the first time she decided speaking up …

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Episode 56 - George Monbiot 55:16

2y ago55:16

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George Monbiot is a writer and activist. Throughout his years as an investigative journalist, he uncovered some of the greatest stories of mankind. Despite the resistance he faced to publish his stories in mainstream media, George always had his mind set on making people aware of the truth. We discuss how his love for the environment started from a…

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Episode 55 - Dr Gavin Francis 44:10

2y ago44:10

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Dr Gavin Francis is an award-winning writer and GP. His latest book explores how - and why - we get better, revealing the many shapes recovery takes, its shifting history and the frequent failure of our modern lives to make adequate space for it. We dive into his learnings as a doctor and how despite such a hectic career, he’s found time to pursue …

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Episode 54 - Jaspreet Kaur 54:31

2y ago54:31

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It was a pleasure having Jaspreet back on the show! As she prepares to release her new book, Brown Girl Like Me, we discuss: - Her writing process - Why it's important to have South Asian voices in the writing world - How she's learnt the art of self-love and compassion over the most stressful period of her career. Pre-order Brown Girl Like Me: www…

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Episode 53 - Jamie Klingler 1:01:09

2y ago1:01:09

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Jamie Klingler has had an eventful year - not only through her activism, but also through her journey of weight loss and quitting alcohol. We discussed how she's found a new purpose through her work as an activist and how none of this would have been possible if she hadn't made the bold decision to quit alcohol and lead a healthier lifestyle. Jamie…

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Episode 52 - Otto English 1:08:39

2y ago1:08:39

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Otto English is the pen name for author and writer Andrew Scott. In his book, Fake History, he dissects the greatest lies told by the world that shaped our society. Andrew's take on Brexit and our current political landscape is eye-opening and throught-provoking. We discuss politics, the role journalists play in shaping our society and of course, h…

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51: Catherine Mayer - Author & Co-founder of Women's Equality Party 1:11:21

2+ y ago1:11:21

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Catherine's insight into our political landscape is thought-provoking and inspiring. We discussed Catherine's case against Time Magazine for sex and age discrimination. This was an extremely challenging period of her career, but she knew this wasn't just for her - it was a fight for the future of women in journalism. In a world where we are witness…

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Episode 50: Two Years On 21:07

2+ y ago21:07

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It's been two years since I released the very first episode of Meenal's World - life has changed significantly since I recorded my first episode. In this episode, I touch upon why I felt I needed a break and how podcasting has helped me in my own healing and understanding of the world. Thank you to everyone for showing me your love and support - we…

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48: Kajal Odedra 48:47

3y ago48:47

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Kajal Odedra is the UK Director of Change.org – a platform that enables people everywhere to start campaigns, mobilise supporters, and work with decision-makers to drive solutions. It has become the world’s leading platform for change with over 200 million people in 196 countries creating change in their communities. You can get in touch with Kajal…

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47: Women's Day Special! 0:29

3y ago0:29

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Celebrating all the incredible women who have inspired us and blazed the trail for people like me and the generations ahead of us - cheers to all the ladies who've joined me on my own journey!על ידי Meenal's World

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Episode 46: Dr Amit Patel 4:40

3y ago4:40

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Amit Patel, a medical doctor, lost his vision at the age of 32, just 18 months after he married the love of his life. We discuss how he found a new purpose through this life-changing experience. Now raising a family in London, Amit tells me about his most challenging days and how his resilience is a constant work in progress.…

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45: Lauren Currie, OBE 43:50

3y ago43:50

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Lauren Currie is the CEO of Stride - their mission is to democratise leadership development. Lauren is also the founder of UPFRONT, and her mission is to help hundreds of women find their inner confidence. Lauren has spent the last five years building her empire and still to this day, works extremely hard to make sure she uses her platform to raise…

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44: Maryam Namazie - Humans rights activist 1:01:41

3y ago1:01:41

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Maryam's work has focused on human rights violations against refugees, and has actively campaigned against sharia law. Maryam became well known for her critique of the treatment of women under Islamic regimes. We talk about her family history and her views on the right to speak up and appreciating the freedom we have in the west to voice our opinio…

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43: Misan Harriman 47:33

3y ago47:33

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Misan was the first black photographer to shoot the cover of British Vogue in it's 104-year history. I met Misan last summer when he photographed me for the September issue of British Vogue and after a brief chat, I was in awe of his passion and determination to share the stories of those who have suffered at the hands of social injustice. We talk …

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42: Vicki Broadbent 54:29

3y ago54:29

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Vicki is a writer, director, and bestselling author of MumBoss. Working in the film industry as a female, she has had to overcome so many obstacles in balancing her career as an award-winning filmmaker and a mother of two young boys. We talk about empowering other women through their journey as new mothers and we have a special guest appearance wit…

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41: Dr Nisreen Alwan, MBE 49:49

3+ y ago49:49

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Dr Nisreen was born and raised in Iraq and lived through two different wars. She lived in a world where speaking up wasn't as easy and she understands the value of freedom of speech. This is why she uses her platform to empower, educate, and speak truth to power. Dr Nisreen was honoured with an MBE and also listed in BBC's top 100 women of 2020 for…

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40: Tuesday Morning Podcast 26:28

3+ y ago26:28

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I ramble on about trying to keep up with literally every single news headline being thrown at us and I answer your questions!על ידי Meenal's World

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39: Hardeep Matharu 59:33

3+ y ago59:33

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As a journalist, Hardeep talks about the responsibility she feels she has of informing the public on the realities of our society. We talk about her work in the field of journalism after qualifying in law at Cambridge and how she faces the challenges of misinformation. Born in a traditional Sikh household, we talk about identity and what that reall…

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38: Tuesday Morning Podcast 31:50

3+ y ago31:50

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I ramble on about lockdown 3.0, our victory against the government and I answer your questions!על ידי Meenal's World

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37: Tuesday Morning Podcast 39:04

3+ y ago39:04

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I ramble on about meeting my hero, self-criticism, and answer your questions!על ידי Meenal's World

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36: Femi Oluwole - Political Campaigner 43:10

3+ y ago43:10

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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 Tw…

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35: Tuesday Morning Podcast 24:18

3+ y ago24:18

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I ramble on about the vaccine, the new year, and answer your questions!על ידי Meenal's World

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34: How I Lost 9kg in My Fourth Trimester 26:56

3+ y ago26:56

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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 her…

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33: Tuesday Morning Podcast 26:25

3+ y ago26:25

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I ramble on about Bollywood wives, trash TV, and answer your questions.על ידי Meenal's World

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32: Beyond Politics - Understanding The System 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

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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 momen…

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31: Tuesday Morning Podcast 22:40

3+ y ago22:40

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I ramble on about this second lockdown, Instagram doctors, and my non-existent sleep schedule.על ידי Meenal's World

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Episode 30 - Why I Started Meenal's World 30:22

3+ y ago30:22

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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 kno…

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Episode 29: Jasvinder Sanghera - Survivor of Forced Marriage 57:33

3+ y ago57:33

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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 pa…