Home schooling… the better choice or a risky one? 🤔
A heated debate where perspectives clashAre kids truly prepared for the real world?Or are we just protecting them from early exposure to negative influences?
With strong arguments, real concerns, and common misconceptions challenged, this conversation gets intense.
Whose side are you on? 👀Stay tuned… 🎙️
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बुज़ुर्गों की mental health अक्सर अनदेखी रह जाती है, लेकिन इसके संकेत हमारे आसपास ही होते हैं।
इस episode में हम बात करते हैं कि कैसे अपने elders का ख्याल रखें, किन signs पर ध्यान देना ज़रूरी है, और कब एक therapist से सलाह लेनी चाहिए। Depression और anxiety के common symptoms क्या हैं, और बुज़ुर्गों में ये कैसे अलग तरीके से दिखते हैं, इस पर भी विस्तार से चर्चा होती है।
हम यह भी समझने की कोशिश करते हैं कि क्या महिलाएं mental health issues के प्रति अधिक संवेदनशील होती हैं और इसके पीछे क्या कारण हो सकते हैं।
Ruby Raza और Ashwini अपने personal experiences साझा करती हैं, जहाँ वे अपनी mother-in-law और माँ के साथ जुड़े भावनात्मक पहलुओं पर बात करती हैं। Therapist Smita Pandey इस पूरी बातचीत को समेटते हुए causes, symptoms, treatments और prevention पर महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी देती हैं।
यह एक ऐसी बातचीत है जो हर परिवार के लिए ज़रूरी है।
 
Mental health in the elderly is often overlooked, yet the signs are all around us.
In this episode, we explore how to care for our elders, what signs to watch for, and when it is important to seek help from a therapist. The conversation covers common symptoms of depression and anxiety, how these may appear differently in older adults, and whether women are more prone to mental health challenges.
Ruby Raza and Ashwini D share their personal experiences with their mother-in-law and mother, offering real and emotional insights. Therapist Smita Pandey brings it all together by explaining causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention.
This is an important conversation every family should hear.
 
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What really happens when your visa gets rejected? And why does it happen more often than you think?
 
In this episode, Khush sits down with Rakesh Prajapati, solicitor at RAKLAW Solicitors, to unpack the harsh realities of immigration. From the real reasons behind visa refusals to how complex and stressful appeals can be, this conversation sheds light on what many immigrants aren’t told.
 
They also discuss why seeking legal advice is crucial and how one small mistake can have serious consequences.
 
Have you or someone you know faced a visa refusal? Share your experience in the comments. 💬

One visa rejection can change everything.
In this episode, Rakesh Prajapati, solicitor at RAKLAW Solicitors, breaks down the harsh realities of immigration with Khush.
From why visas get rejected to how complex and stressful appeals can be, this conversation reveals what many immigrants aren’t told. Why risk it alone when one mistake can cost everything?
Have you or someone you know faced a visa refusal? Share your experience with us.
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क्या हम अपने बुज़ुर्गों की mental health को सच में समझते हैं? 💭 इस खास बातचीत में Ruby Raza, Smita Pandey (Therapist) और हमारी host, Ashiwini, अपने अनुभव साझा करते हैं। Depression, anxiety और उन संकेतों पर बात, जिन्हें हम अक्सर नज़रअंदाज़ कर देते हैं। क्या आपने कभी अपने घर में ये बदलाव महसूस किए हैं? 👀
 
Do we really understand the mental health of our elderly? 💭 In this powerful conversation, Ruby Raza, Smita Pandey (Therapist), and the host, Ashwini, share real experiences and insights. From depression to anxiety, we talk about the signs we often overlook. Have you ever noticed these changes at home? 👀 #LycaXtra #MentalHealthMatters #ElderlyCare #DepressionAwareness #AnxietyAwareness #RealConversations #PodcastReels

What if you don’t fully belong anywhere? Host Doni Brasco sits down with  @LondonkiLali  (London Ki Lali) and Samir Mahat for a brutally honest conversation on identity and belonging. From being questioned for embracing a culture that isn’t “yours” to being treated like an outsider by your own people, this episode exposes the reality of living between two worlds.
Why is your identity always up for debate? And who really gets to decide where you belong? Raw. Unfiltered. Uncomfortable. Produced by Imagine X Remember to subscribe to the 'Lyca Radio UK' channel on YouTube for exclusive content.
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Host, Doni Brasco, sits down with 2 incredible people coming from different backgrounds: London Like Lali (content creator) & Samir Mahat (Actor & writer)
Together, they unpack a powerful conversation, discussing XTRA real questions!
What happens to your identity when you’re stuck between two cultures? Why does belonging sometimes feel out of reach?
This episode explores identity, culture, and the journey of finding where you truly fit. 
Produced by Imagine X Global 🎬
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In this special episode celebrating International Women’s Day, presenter Sonya Singh sits down with three extraordinary women who have carved their own paths to success while challenging expectations along the way.
Joining the conversation are Rhea Agarwal, Director at Haldiram's, Reena Ranger OBE - Women Empowered, and Abby Ghafoor OBE, CEO of Arc Management Consulting. Together, they open up about the realities women face even after reaching the top.
From constantly needing validation and approval to navigating expectations, responsibilities, and the pressures of proving themselves in male-dominated spaces, the conversation explores the challenges that often remain invisible behind success. This episode is an honest and inspiring look at leadership, identity, and the strength it takes to rise, speak up, and create opportunities for the next generation of women.
Watch the full conversation on Lyca XTRA.
 
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