Aura'ten
We are Aura'ten, desi and proud. Different women, different generations, different walks of life with one thing in common: our struggle with being part of the South Asian diaspora and the every day battle for identity, authenticity, equality and self love while still loving those around us. Where else do you get to listen to a boomer, Gen X and Gen Y talk about the most pressing issues in our community?
Recent Episodes
Oct. 17, 2023
Divorcing While Brown - The Divorce Dilemma
Remember the movie Crazy Rich Asians? Well, South Asian weddings are just as crazy irrespective of the riches. In the South Asian culture a woman's whole life revolves around her wedding. As a young child she'll watch Bollyw…
Sept. 20, 2023
There Is Power In Your Vote!
Are South Asian women left out of political conversations or is it willful ignorance? When was the last time you had a discussion about a policy, politician or political party with your husband, daughter, brother, sister? Wh…
Sept. 12, 2023
The India Pakistan Partition & The Need for a New Narrative
In August 1947 when India finally won its independence from the British Raj after a struggle of almost 300 years. It left in it's wake a nation divided into two states: Hindu majority India & Muslim majority Pakistan. Immedi…
Sept. 4, 2022
Pakistan is Experiencing Humanitarian Disaster & We're Going to Help
Dr. Amna Buttar, Dr. Geet Chainani and Director of Humanitarian Affairs, Sabyn Zaidi, will be going to Pakistan at the end of September to perform emergency disaster relief work. The most emergent needs are tents, food kits,…
Aug. 17, 2022
Episode 13 - Meet an Aurat - Dr. Sadaf
In this episode the Auraten are in conversation with Dr. Sadaf aka The Savvy Woman's Sex Coach, who is also a board-certified OBGYN, life coach, and sexual counselor in New York, with over 22 years of experience in helping w…
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Recent Blog Posts
Domestic Violence and Toxic Masculinity
What is Domestic Violence? Am I A Victim?
Domestic Violence in India
Domestic Violence in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Problem With Violence Against Women Is Growing Impossible to Ignore
The Way Men Are Raised Perpetuates Patriarchy And Toxic Mascu…
Dimaagi Sehat; Maansik Svaasthy - Mental Health In South Asians Miniseries - Part 1
We kick off May - Mental Health Month by starting the conversation on mental health in the south asian community with special guest Jahanara Chugtai, a trauma informed therapist based out of Lahore, Pakistan.
This blog post will serve as …
Mera Jism, Meri Marzi - My body my choice
Every time the political landscape in America drums up the abortion debate I am reminded of my time in Pakistan where abortion is still illegal and botched abortions and untimely deaths the result.
"Mera jism, mere marzi" th…