Why Did He Leave Oxford For Mental Health Work?
🧠 Shuranjeet Singh on Mental Health, Masculinity & Community Healing | Ramblings of a Sikh Podcast
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Shuranjeet Singh, founder of Taraki, and a leading voice on Punjabi mental health in the UK. 🎙️ Dive deep into an honest and insightful conversation about youth power, masculinity, community trauma, and how grassroots movements are reshaping mental health support for underserved communities.
💥 Why did Shuranjeet leave a career at Oxford?
💬 How can lived experience challenge institutional failures?
🌱 What does authentic healing look like for marginalized voices?
From navigating stigma to building supportive networks in South Asian communities, this episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about mental health advocacy, South Asian identity, and cultural healing.
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🔗 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
03:12 – Mental Health & South Asian Communities
10:40 – Masculinity & Vulnerability
18:00 – Leaving Oxford: A Personal Story
26:45 – Community Healing vs Institutional Systems
39:20 – Taraki: The Journey So Far
50:00 – Youth Empowerment & Change
1:01:00 – Final Reflections
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