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Chai & Mama Chai
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A weekly episodic discussion between a drag queen and their mother. These conversations tackle important societal issues and are based around their own experiences of varying topics, with statistics, questions and poetry woven within each episode.
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Jul 19, 2020
Topic 14: Grief Pt I
Grief comes in many forms, and some are less known than others. Join Mama and Chai, on the first part of our latest topic, as they break down what grief is, its differing types and our roads leading up to personal experiences.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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Jul 5, 2020
Topic 13: Mama & Chai Pt III
The final part of our Mama & Chai trilogy shines a spotlight upon our journey since Chai left Gloucester for university until the present day. Mama's move to Kent, Chai's trials in London and their blooming creativity are all discussed, with emotional poetry to end.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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Jun 29, 2020
Topic 12: Mama & Chai Pt II
In the second part of our relationship topic, we recollect Chai's teenage years, and the extreme ups and downs that formed within our relationship within this time frame. Poetry rounds off this weeks podcast.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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Jun 21, 2020
Topic 11: Mama & Chai Pt I
On the first of this weeks episodes we begin to discuss our relationship, focusing mainly on Chai's childhood, how Mama's life changed after giving birth and the many adventures they made together.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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Jun 21, 2020
Bloopers 1: Topics 1-10
Bloopers 1 sees us put together our outtakes from recording sessions to serve as a reminder that smiling heals and laughing can ease the weight of the topics we discuss.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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May 31, 2020
Topic 10: Feminine Identity
Feminine Identity is the topic in discussion this week, as we uncover shocking (but not surprising) facts regarding gender inequalities, Mama's journey to self acceptance, Chai's oneness with her femininity and how society devalues feminism.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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May 24, 2020
Topic 9: ADHD - Part 2
We're back with a 2 part look at ADHD! The second part has us looking at how ADHD can overlap with other mental disorders, coping mechanisms and the positives and setbacks ADHD can have on a relationship.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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May 18, 2020
Topic 8: ADHD - Part 1
We're back with a 2 part look at ADHD! The first part sees us delving into how it's perceived and classified, my (and Mama's?) diagnosis and the journey so far. We also speak on how it presents differently and provide websites for research.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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May 3, 2020
Topic 7: Homelessness
This episode sees the dialogue steer towards homelessness, delving into our personal experiences and how it effects women and queer people. Poetry performances and helplines round out the show.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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Apr 26, 2020
Topic 6: Drag
On this week's topic we turn our conversational direction towards drag. Delving into its origins, how Chai got into it, Mama's outside perspective, the pros and cons of this art form with advice for getting started.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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Apr 19, 2020
Topic 5: Substance Abuse
This week the conversation turns to substance abuse, highlighting our experiences with addiction and witnessing it, exploring various environments and situations we've found ourself in.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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Apr 11, 2020
Topic 4: Lockdown
On this episode we discuss all things Lockdown, including the anxieties, creative and physical outlets, as well as being trapped... together!!
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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Apr 3, 2020
Topic 3: Sexual Abuse
This week we continue our conversation surrounding abuse, focusing instead upon our experiences of sexual abuse, how it's normalised, healing from it and why it's an important discussion as we move through statistics, experiences and poetry.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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Mar 28, 2020
Topic 2: Physical Abuse
This week we continue our conversation surrounding abuse, focusing this time on physical abuse, explored within the contexts of domestic violence, reasons for staying and more, through statistics, experiences and poetry.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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Mar 19, 2020
Topic 1: Psychological Abuse
This week we begin our conversation surrounding abuse, and in particular Mental Abuse, explored within the contexts of gaslighting, relationships and more, through statistics, experiences and poetry.
We are not professionals nor are we trained psychologists, all conversations are based off our own personal experiences and should be treated as such. We aim to shed light on these topics and kickstart conversations.
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