This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features Samantha Rucker: a Colorado based Air Force Veteran turned outdoor and travel enthusiast. Through many trials throughout her childhood and adulthood, Samantha has found purpose in sharing her story of courage and resilience for the first time on The Lavender Fix podcast in hopes to shield others fro…

Overthinking stops here! This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast underscores Cognitive Distortions, and patterns of behavior that lead to overthinking. Tune in as Sabreen uncovers the top 15 cognitive distortions, and ways to alleviate the anxiety that stems from them. Tune in! So Meta Inspiring stories of resilience: overcoming struggles, finding…

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features Saima Shafi, also known as the Kral Koor of Kashmir: the potter girl! 5 stages of pottery, and 5 stages of grief – she’s been through it all. From facing caste bias in Kashmir to being physically abused in her marriage, Saima has survived depression, divorce, social media trolling and death threats.…

Welcome to the first solo episode of The Lavender Fix podcast where I share my own personal journey to navigating divorce and healing from heartbreak. In this quick episode, I unpack my current feelings since announcing my divorce, and make you take the heartbreak oath so you never accept the bare minimum bread crumbs ever again in a relationship. …

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features Julia King: a 30 year old correctional supervisor of German descent, based in Canada . Ever since Julia was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in February 2023, she has been on a journey to recover from the upheaval cancer caused in her life, taking back the reigns, and using her social media to c…

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features Alana Beaumont, a 38 year old self-love coach, who found out she was HIV positive in 2009. Ever since, she has been on a journey to advocate for those living with HIV, and using her social media to create resources to help destigmatize what it means to be living with HIV. What led to this new normal…

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features Brianna Walston, an Air Force Veteran turned outdoor enthusiast & content creator. Through many trials throughout her childhood and adulthood, Brianna has found purpose in sharing her story of courage and resilience in hopes to shield others from the dangers of sexual abuse. Brianna was sexually abu…

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features CarmenRose Fiallo, a 25 years old Queer Latina disability advocate - originally from Portland, OR, now residing in NY. Exactly a year ago, CarmenRose received a formal diagnosis of her invisible disability: Chronic Migraine, that put her on her own island of loneliness where she grappled with making…

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features Abby Cramond of New Orleans, Louisiana: an Influencer, actor, model, a full-time college student and the title winner of Miss of Louisiana! This 22 year old also holds the title of Miss for Louisiana, and has dedicated her online platforms as a medium to spread awareness about eczema, to inspire and…

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features Connie Imhoff: a Sachse, Texas based entrepreneur and a personal coach helping women heal from heartbreak and trauma. Connie has been on quite a journey since 2016, the year her marriage of 36 years came to a screeching halt, after her husband told her he did not love her anymore out of the blue. Go…

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast, features Brenda Lopez, @brendaworksout on Instagram, a Houston, Texas based weight loss and fitness blogger, who grew by 60K followers in JUST 8 months, and is also the Founder of the award-winning wedding photography company, Bella Lumi. Brenda Lopez and Sabreen Haziq (the host) go on a little journey to u…

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast, hosted by Sabreen Haziq, features Stephanie Alston: a health and fitness enthusiast, with a 40K strong community on Instagram. We catch up about her decision to elect for a breast reduction surgery, embarking on a serious weight loss journey, and sharing major knowledge in terms of what has and hasn’t worke…

They met in 8th grade, dated for 2 months, and by the end of 4 months, the two best friends had tied the knot. March 13th, 2004 - Lonnie & Lindsay’s life changed forever. In this episode, we chat with Linday about how her husband's motorbike crash deeply affected them both, not just as a whole, but also in terms of their everyday life, and the unco…

This episode features Jamie Weisberg: a 27 years old badass, who grew up in a middle-class family in Canada and has a remarkable sense of humor, but most of all - she is a fierce body positivity maven and an eating disorder activist. In this conversation, we dig deeper into Jamie’s recovery journey from bulimia and the many challenges that came wit…

This episode features Jenna Dillulio: a social media content creator from Virginia, who shares her powerful journey to sobriety: the good, the bad, the ugly, and the transformational parts. Several years of alcohol abuse and a near-death experience later, Jenna is thriving today and helping those who are looking for a sign or a starting point to be…

This episode features the former executive head chef at the White House: Sebastien Solomon! Sebastien moved to the DC area just 4 years ago. He is originally from Haiti & was raised in New Jersey. Hailing from a family with less than modest means, Sebastian’s childhood was eventful, defined by his living conditions, & he got the inspiration to cook…

The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression. Most new moms experience postpartum "baby blues" after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues typicall…

This episode features Myles Berrio - an Atlanta, Georgia-based Real Estate Investor & a fitness maven. On December 8th, 2020, Myles decided to make an exception to go to the gym in the evening instead of following his usual morning routine. Everything was fine. He completed his workout, got out of the gym, into his car, headed home, but never made …

Many things get passed down through families, like heirlooms, genetic conditions, and physical characteristics. In some cases, trauma can be inherited, too. This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features, Isha Gounder: born and raised in LA to Indo- Fijian parents, currently an English major at UCLA. This conversation underscores Isha's brown hi…

This episode of The Lavender Fix Podcast features Aisha Patterson: a wife and mom of four from Tulsa, Oklahoma who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30. Aisha is passionate about educating women on self-care and raising awareness around breast cancer. She is also the creator of #walkingoncancer21 - A movement that encourages cancer sur…

This episode features Michelle Krastiņš from Dallas, TX - a social media sensation with 4.1 million reel plays on Instagram, a full-time working mom to Wells, and a business owner at Bub & Babe. Michelle had a long and arduous journey from 2018 to 2019 where she miscarried twice: once naturally, delivering her placenta at home, and once through a…

This episode of The Lavender Fix Podcast features Shilpa Reddy Tekula: originally from Hyderabad in India, residing in Detroit, Michigan, and an Endometrial Cancer survivor. Shilpa is a physician-scientist at the University of Michigan and her work is primarily related to Triple Negative Breast Cancer on a genetic/cellular level. In this episode, w…

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features, Sheen Dhar: a 1st-degree black belt and an NPC figure competitor from Kashmir, living in Georgia, Atlanta, USA. Bodybuilding is no joke. There is A LOT of science to it. There's a stringent regime you need to stick with, with no room to falter on your diet. But let’s be honest, if you’re a woman, i…

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features Tasia Bhat: A Kashmir based food blogger who is a master of sharing authentic Kashmiri recipes on YouTube. Tasia realized that there was a dearth of traditional Kashmiri recipes on the Internet, & also that all the recipes that were available online were in fact not authentic or did not list the cor…

Beka Clayton was pregnant with her second baby. She was in great health, she was glowing, she was blooming into the most beautiful flower you’d ever seen, she felt exuberant, she felt like a goddess growing life. It was perfect even with the pain. She was so close to completing her family, but life had other plans. 18 weeks and 6 days pregnant. The…

This episode features Aamir Wani: the famous photographer, filmmaker, poet & a writer from Kashmir. Aamir’s work is hugely inspired by Kashmiri-American poet, Agha Shahid Ali, & he is a multi-award winning photographer who has been honoured with India’s Best Travel Photographer by Travel + Leisure (2017,) the mBillionth award by DEF & the UN World …

This episode features the very first woman, with Alopecia, to be featured in the Sports Illustrated magazine: Christie Valdiserri! YUP! Talk about breaking the glass ceiling and smashing the bizarre beauty norms! Christie is a dancer, a model, a fitness instructor, a motivational speaker, founder of Bald Tourage - and the list goes on! Today we lea…

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. The name polycystic ovary syndrome describes the numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries. However, some women with this disorder do not have cys…

This episode features the CEO & Founder of the famous Kashmiri clothing line, Tul Palav: Iqra Ahmed. Iqra is a full time hustler, a businesswoman & a creative thinker. Iqra’s work is not just about reviving the traditional Kashmiri fashion & style but in fact revolutionising it with quirky embellishments, interesting cuts & silhouettes, patchwork &…

This episode is about a powerful journey of resilience, hope & survival featuring Barbora Kurcovà, a quirky soul, originally from the Czech Republic, currently residing in Norway. Barbora is a Cervical Cancer survivor. Barbora was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in the December of 2019. She started her treatment on the 6th of January 2020, & since t…

This episode features the makeup mogul of Kashmir: Saba Shafi Sheikh. After graduating in English literature from Delhi University, Saba completed her MBA in Business Management and tried her hand at a few jobs in the corporate sector before she found her bearing: the art of makeup. Saba is a very known name in Kashmir with over 144k followers on h…

In this 25th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Suhail Naqshbandi, a Kashmiri cartoonist & a graphic journalist whose work is driven by passion & politics. Influenced by his personal experiences growing up in the conflict-ridden valley of Kashmir, Amid military occupation, human rights violations & cultural imperialism - his work is g…

In this 24th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Victoria Myers, from Greenville- South Carolina, owner of Nourishing Mind Nutrition - all about spreading body positivity through intuitive eating with the prime focus of empowering women to ditch the diets, heal their digestion, regulate their hormones & learn to practice wellness witho…

In this 23rd episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Bríd McNulty, a food & body coach who started her brand Free With Bríd as a way to turn her own 10-year journey of recovering from binge-eating into a message for others who may be struggling with similar eating behaviours. The 10 tumultuous years helped Bríd identify what was working fo…

In this 22nd episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Kimberly Houston, a proud business owner hailing from the black community who shares her thoughts on how natural black hair have become a civil rights issue in America, at work & outside. Anti-black hair sentiment on U.S. soil has existed for centuries & this discussion explores the deep…

In this 21st episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Vanessa Masse, a Boston based supermom and nurse practitioner who is well known for her journey to becoming debt free in 2017. Vanessa made it happen. She pushed through and paid off $75,000 in 7.5 months. LET THAT SINK IN! This journey was not easy. It was a bumpy ride with lots of twit…

In this 20th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Zarna Garg, a mom & lawyer turned award-winning screenwriter & stand-up comedian, highlighting the immigrant & American experience with her own signature style. Zarna has performed for sold out audiences at top clubs across the country, & you can find her each month at the famous Carolin…

In this 19th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Karen Phillips, a transracial adoptive mom, an incredible yoga instructor, a skincare fanatic and a silver hair ambassador and influencer based in Tennessee. Karen is a huge proponent of healthy living and her Instagram profile is a total treat for the eyes, with every caption thoughtful…

In this 18th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Carla Martin, a silver goddess, a mom, a wife, a quirky ageless soul, a Glossier ambassador & a content creator based in Mexico. Carla first noticed the premature greying of her hair at the age 14, & by the age of 31, she was 50% grey. After years of covering up a part of her personality…

In this 16th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Zehra Mushahid, a Dubai based diverse HR Professional, and a very dear friend. I met Zehra in London in the November of 2015, introduced by my college professor from India when he learnt that I had moved to London. Zehra was a newly wed bride at the time, very excited about this new chap…

In this 16th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Areeba Siddique, a Pakistani artist, a blogger & a professional stereotype & gender norms crusherrr! Areeba is not only a role-model to many young girls in Pakistan, but is also an activist & a social media influencer who uses art pieces to exhibit the world around her including her feel…

In this 15th episode The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Sumaya Dalmia, one of the leading fitness and wellness professionals in India, and someone who has been a pioneer of the Wellness and Fitness industry since 1997! Join Sumaya & I as we chat about the mom hustle, the unsolicited snapback expectations, mom-shaming, the Instagram body, the thi…

In this 14th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Latoija Jones Stewart, a badass female entrepreneur from Waco, Texas, determined to become an excellent version of herself through fitness! Join Latoija & I as we chat about the driving force behind her decision to change her life, the steps she took to wash away the physical pain, the v…

In this 13th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Akshay Jakhete, an incredible cast member from the show Indian Matchmaking on Netflix! Join Akshay and I as we engage in a candid conversation about his presentation on the show, the positive and negative feedback received from viewers, the trolling spiral on social, his relationship wit…

In this 12th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Manisha Dass, a very special and loved cast member from the show Indian Matchmaking on Netflix! In real life, Manisha is a super passionate healthcare research analyst. She has been practicing occupational therapy for over 5 years and can speak FOUR foreign languages! Join Manisha and I …

In this 11th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview Andrea Lopez: a celebrity impressionist, a comedian, a podcaster, a Buzzfeed Commentator and former radio personality who was most recently featured on NBC's comedy series "Bring The Funny.” Join Andrea & I as we chat about Andrea's passion for comedy, her life before going mainstream, he…

In this 10th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview Isha Yadav: a PhD candidate for Women & Gender Studies, & a practicing visual artist, writer & theorist from New Delhi, India: currently facing the brunt of the arranged marriage tradition in her life. Join Isha & I as we chat about the latest Netflix production - Indian Matchmaking & her…

In this 9th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview the WECO Hospitality founders: Rachel Amiralian & Gavin Lambert, two SUPERNOVAS! The WECO founders & owners lost their jobs due to the pandemic a few months ago and quickly pivoted to build a food business that not only provided them with a stable source of income, but also offered an amaz…

In this 8th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview Emily Fedner: a Brooklyn based cook, a trained TV host, a content creator and a professional food-eater. Join us as we chat about Emily's journey to establishing her blog - @foodloversdiary, starting her pop up restaurant called Petite Pasta Joint in partnership with Sarah Raffetto, and cr…

In this 7th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview Sydney Weymouth: a New York based Social Media & Creative Strategist who manages the digital footprint of award winning personalities like Daymond John & Catherine Zeta-Jones, as well as countless brands ranging from skincare to hospitality. In the September of 2018, Sydney woke up in her …