I want you to learn with me what being a woman means in different cultures, so I asked different women to answer this tough question, "What does being a woman mean to you?" in their native languages. As for me, since I grew up, International Women’s Day is all about womanhood and the Power of a Woman. Tune in and enjoy! Since women replied in their native languages, I have added an English translation for you. You can find it under the YouTube description due to the limitations of this...

What is generational trauma, and how does it influence our lives? Why don't older generations acknowledge this type of trauma, and what is my personal experience with it? Discover why this episode is exceptionally personal and vulnerable as I share my own journey. I will also touch on how the tragic chapter of Kalmyk history: the Siberian Exile of 1943, during which Kalmyk people were deported to Siberia and spent 13 years stigmatised as 'enemies of the nation' might have influenced us....

What do you know about the Oirats? Were you aware that the Kalmyk people did not traditionally celebrate birthdays and the New Year? Have you come across the term "Nutug" before? Join us as we dive into these intriguing questions and explore the upbringing of my dearest guest in today's episode, Maria Ochir, a Kalmyk Archaeologist.  This episode not only delves into the historical aspects of the Oirats (Kalmyk) people, but also sheds light on Maria's own experiences growing up during...

Identity and upbringing from the perspective of Humairaa, a woman of British-Pakistani background. Jump with us and learn about types of arranged marriages and Pakistani community bonds, the 1st Pakistani community in Swansea, and Quran lessons in the Mosque at five years old. We discuss the positives of people pleasing and getting married over the phone (yes, it's a real thing!), group chats to find a husband or a wife, and overusing makeup in school. *snowflake - easily hurt by realities...

Kalmykia Through Your Memories: Voices from Around the World from Kalmyk listeners In this special episode, listeners of the Diversity Podcast share their precious memories and associations of their homeland, Kalmykia. Tune in and feel the Kalmyk soul with me! Song used in this episode is by band qaynar & radif kashapov called Сәхибҗамал, Газиз һәм Фатыйх. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/violetta-nadbitova/message

What do you know about Indonesia, one of the most fascinating countries of South East Asia? I personally knew about Indonesia through Bali as it is a dream destination of many of us to move to and to travel to. But do you know about diversity of this country about Batawi people, about Chinese Indonesian and about country's linguistic diversity In this episode, we dive into the identity of our guest, Fadlan, who is of Indonesian-British heritage. Fadlan shares his unique experience of being a...

Episode 4. Exploring Identity and Upbringing - A Discussion with a British-Bengali Woman In the fourth episode, we engage in conversations with a Bengali-British woman where we delve into her upbringing, the significance of community bonds, the distinctions between arranged and forced marriages and why they are often misunderstood. We also talk about sex education in the UK and the therapeutic potential of art, as well as its connection to our identities. Song used in this episode is by...

In this episode, my dear guest Namiluko, who is of Zambian origin, and I discuss and explore the importance of maintaining your identity while living in different places. We delve into how being exposed to a range of diverse cultures from an early age can enhance your understanding of yourself and help you stay connected to your own culture. Join us as we dive into topics such as growing up in Zambia, the significance of the Kuomboka ceremony, the experience of living in New Zealand, the...

Have you ever heard the story of a girl who grew up in the Middle East and who is also of Armenian origin, and whose grandparents had to flee the Armenian Genocide at the beginning of the 20th century? If not, then meet Tamar, my dear guest of this episode who is Armenian-Canadian and with whom I share a very personal background as my grandparents were sent to Siberia during the second world war due to the oppression of the Kalmyk people in 1943, a genocide. My people were displaced for...