Desi Doubts, by South Asian Americans for Change

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.

Episodes

September 24, 2025 32 mins

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 what self love and self compassion look like in the Desi community. They discuss the claim that to love anyone else, the pitfalls of self care culture, what self love looks like for South Asian men, and what it means if...

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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 how to find the right fit when you seek out a mental health provider. They discuss the difference between types of mental health providers and common questions that people have about starting therapy or medication suc...

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September 10, 2025 13 mins

How do the things you do help you become the person you want to be? In this bonus episode, Rupal Joshi and Dr. Sonalee Joshi discuss the importance of making choices that align with your values and priorities. 

The Desi Doubts podcast—brought to you by the explosive and wildly successful 501(3)(c) nonprofit South Asian Americans for Change—tackles stigmas, limiting beliefs and misinformation that come with being South Asian. Cohost...

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Making changes is hard. Sometimes you just want to throw in the towel. In this bonus episode, Rupal Joshi and Dr. Sonalee Joshi discuss how to bounce back when you’re feeling unmotivated. Sonalee talks about behavioral strategies to keep positive momentum going or to re-engage with your goals and Rupal reflects on how she keeps herself going. 

The Desi Doubts podcast—brought to you by the explosive and wildly successful 501(3)(c) n...

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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. Rupal discusses how responding to someone else’s mental health journey led her to look inward, and Sonalee reflects on how advocating for her mental health as a teenager...

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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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