64 Anaurada Kawtha | Race and Gender. The importance of open communication.

Things I Wish I’d Known with Rachael Welford

In this episode of Things I Wish I'd Known, Rachael talks with Anaurada about the importance of intentional learning and nourishing marginalised communities without replicating colonial structures. We dive into our personal experiences with managing mental health, the challenges of discussing sensitive topics, breaking out of echo chambers, and uncovering unconscious bias. Additionally, we explore how colonialism impacted the world, specifically the dance world, and the importance of centring diverse stories and lineages when we look at race and gender. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on questioning biases and avoiding harmful attitudes when we have open communication.

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Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links.

WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work-with-me-2 1:1 EFT Therapy work https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work Join Happy Habits Club https://www.rachaelwelford.com/happyhabitsclub ABOUT ANURADHA KOWTHA: Anuradha is a neurodivergent, queer, Indian diasporic person who currently lives in greater London with their family. Anuradha's a speaker, catalyst, and the Chief Liberation Strategist at The Kowtha Constellation. Anuradha helps small business owners build ethical, accessible, and inclusive practices into their systems so they can sustainably grow their bottom line, do their work with more boldness, and improve customer and team retention.

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• Black Minds Matter https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
• addaction: https://www.addaction.org.uk/
• Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
• Samaritans: Call for free on 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
• Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk