The Phulkaari
Sikh Women’s Aid has noticed the need for women-led discussion spaces that tackle the root causes of all toxic behaviour that exists in our community and wider society. So this podcast is a place for honest, frank no-nonsense discussion around the root causes of abuse and violence that swathes of Sikh Panjabi women and children are subjected to, this includes some men too.
We wish to recreate the environment of honest discourse and collective healing amongst Sikh Panjabi women and children. We named our podcast after reading about the cultural heritage of the Phulkaari and its role in the celebration of girls.
The name Phulkaari is a silent tribute to our beautiful mothers and their traditions to place honour and value on their daughters. It is time for Sikh Panjabi women and girls to take back control of discussions and strategies that impact our lives and lived experiences.
Join us every second Wednesday at 7 pm, no topic of discussion is off the table. 💜🙏🏽
- Update frequency
- every 108 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
E9: Justice for Ronan Kanda: Knife Crime, Grief, and Accountability 3 years on
In this powerful special episode of The Phulkaari Podcast, we sit down with Pooja and Nikita Kanda—mother and sister of Ronan Kanda—to talk about the devastating loss of their only son …
E8: Unraveling the Narrative of Female Perpetrators and Enmeshment in Domestic Abuse
In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a deep dive into the often overlooked dynamics of female perpetrators and enmeshment, particularly focusing on the complex relationships …
E7: Unveiling Spiritual Abuse and Faith-Based Exploitation
In this compelling episode, we embark on a profound exploration of the intricate nuances surrounding spiritual abuse and faith-based exploitation, confronting the unspoken challenges fa…
E6: Domestic Homicides 2 - UK Born Sikh Panjabi Women
At the time of recording this episode. Four women of Sikh Panjabi Heritage who were born and living in the UK were killed by a man of Sikh Panjabi Heritage. In this insightful episode,…
E5: Domestic Homicides 1 - Indian Students in the UK
In Episode 5 of The Phulkaari Podcast, we delve into a pressing and heartbreaking issue that has recently come to the forefront – Domestic Homicides of Indian Students in the UK. Focusi…
E4: The Media & Victim Blaming
For this episode, The Sikh Women's Aid team discuss the role of the media using victims blaming narratives when reporting on domestic homicides. The Panel is joined by RP Makeup Creator…
E3: The Bollywood Effect
This week our panel is talking all things Bollywood/Panjabi films. For better or worse The Bollywood/Panjabi Film industry shaped the beliefs and values of a generation of Indians, espe…
E2: The Womb to the Grave - The Womb
In our second episode of The Phulkaari, the team at Sikh Women's Aid explore the whole life journey of Sikh Panjabi women and girl who experience abuse. We explore The Womb aspect in de…
E1: An Introduction
An Introduction gives listeners insights into Sikh Women's Aid and the aim of this podcast. You can find out about the journey to launch Sikh Women's Aid and why it is so important to h…