Raw & Uncut

Dear R&U-ists, Raw&Uncut Season 3 launched at the Global Empowerment Summit (GES) 2021 in conjunction with WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2021 on Saturday last week. The theme this year "Mental health in an unequal world" puts perspective into the overall objective of World Mental Health Day - to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. Source : World Health Organization (WHO) In Season 3 Episode 1 we talk about "The Mental Health crisis: what can we do as a present society" My guests are three amazing individuals who have survived life's rough terrains with so much class & dignity. They have come out stronger on the other side & continue to walk this path to advocate mental wellness issues with kindness & empathy. Thank you so much for joining me on this episode to talk about a TOPIC that needs more light, a bigger voice & much awareness more so now than ever : Nora Abu Hassan Afzan Yas Mohamad Ramli Terry Ghani And a big, special thank you to Andrea Zsapka, Founder & Creator of GES 2021 Please reach out for support/help even if you are suffering from a condition as simple as mood swings or know anyone who is. Here are a few organisations/support groups that can help: Malaysian Mental Health Association www.mmha.org.my Mental Illness Awareness And Support Association (MIASA) www.miasa.org.my www.hati.my www.sols247.org www.thehelptalk.com ALL WOMEN’S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM) All Women's Action Society (AWAM) WOMEN’S AID ORGANIZATION (WAO) www.wao.org.my RELATE MALAYSIA www.relate.com.my LIFE LINE ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA www.lifeline.org.my https://www.facebook.com/Mental Care Community Malaysia YAYASAN ZURIATCARE (CAMELLIA) [email protected] +603-78326644 / +60111-6092692 Here are some links to mental health motivational pages/communities on INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/mental.aspect/ www.instagram.com/mentalhealth.q/ www.instagram.com/letstalk.mentalhealth/ www.instagram.com/advoca

I know I said I would start Season 3 of raw&uncut much earlier, but I was still mulling about the how, when & what. After doing 2 Seasons of 24 episodes since last August, I'm stoked at the reception it has received to date & I do know how much it has evolved since. So, I wanted Season 3 to be extra special & then the GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT (GES) 2021 happens again & I know this is it. Last year, when Andrea Zsapka started the Summit, she was kind enough to ask me to show one of the episodes of Season 1. So here it is again, having done a whole 360, I feel launching Season 3 at the GES 2021 is like paying homage to it. So look out for Season 3 Episode 1 at GES 2021 next month (date to be confirmed)! To watch THIS SESSION, REGISTER FOR FREE HERE www.globalempowermenthub.com Right after that, I will post it up on this platform! Thank you for supporting me this far, dear followers! Sending all of you much love! #vanisays #rawuncutshowmy #rawuncutshowmyS3 #unclutterchewspit #realstories #exceptionalpeople

Raw&Uncut Season 2 Episode 12 - Depression - no shame, no stigma

Raw&Uncut Season 2 Episode 12 TOPIC : DEPRESSION - no shame, no stigma What Is Depression? Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home. SOURCE : American Psychiatric Association Depression during the pandemic - In the wake of the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant effect on the mental health status of the general population around the world. A systematic review of 19 studies on the psychological consequences of COVID-19 for the general population found that the rates of depressive symptoms (14.6%–48.3%), anxiety symptoms (6.33%–50.9%), and stress symptoms (8.1%–81.9%) were alarming in the general population. SOURCE : Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Please reach out for support/help even if you are suffering from a condition as simple as mood swings or know anyone who is. Here are a few organisations/support groups that can help: Malaysian Mental Health Association www.mmha.org.my Mental Illness Awareness And Support Association (MIASA) www.miasa.org.my www.hati.my www.sols247.org www.thehelptalk.com ALL WOMEN’S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM) All Women's Action Society (AWAM) WOMEN’S AID ORGANIZATION (WAO) www.wao.org.my RELATE MALAYSIA www.relate.com.my LIFE LINE ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA www.lifeline.org.my https://www.facebook.com/Mental Care Community Malaysia Here are some links to mental health motivational pages/communities on INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/mental.aspect/ www.instagram.com/mentalhealth.q/ www.instagram.com/letstalk.mentalhealth/ www.instagram.com/advocating.mentalhealth/ www.instagram.com/realdepressionproject/ Before Ra

Raw&Uncut Season 2 Episode 11 - R**e Culture #wedonotcondone

Raw&Uncut Season 2 Episode 11 TOPIC : R**E CULTURE #wedonotcondone The name is Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam. She is just 17. But she has been very brave to say enough is enough! Starting the hastag #makeschoolasaferplace, Ain is determined to spearhead change in schools, to be done with normalising & condoning r**e culture. “Ain’s courage in speaking up against r**e culture is exemplary and should be commended. R**e is not joke, and should never be treated lightly. It is deplorable that Ain has now to face r**e threats as a way of silencing her." says Women’s Centre for Change programme director Karen Lai. "The statement on r**e made by the teacher, the backlash received by the student who courageously spoke up shows that this is a cultural issue," says Women’s Aid Organisation executive director Sumitra Visvanathan. Since she spoke up about the incident at her school, Ain has received support from the public but she has also continued to be gaslighted and derided, clearly showing how those who speak up against the patriarchy are bullied, threatened & do not feel safe. excerpt from The Star article dated 30th April 2021 titled "Zero tolerance for r**e culture" So why as a decent society must we turn a blind eye or allow such deplorable remarks or acts to be accepted? Why must we let this slide? Why must we be silenced for speaking up & saying enough is enough? Thank you so much for joining me on this episode Arzmy Hargreaves Uma D. Ravi Shadaitul Intan Zin We are keeping it real & raw. We talk about issues that matter. We bring unspoken issues to light. These are real people, like you & me! Raw&Uncut where we unclutter, chew & spit the truth Hear Real Stories from Exceptional People We are keeping it real & raw. #vanisays #rawuncutshowmy #rawuncutshowmyS2 #unclutterchewspit #realstories #exceptionalpeople #wedonotcondoner**eculture #makesschoolasaferplace #ainhusniza #supportainhusniza

Raw&Uncut S2 Ep10 TOPIC : ADDICTION - substance, people & activity

Raw&Uncut Season 2 Episode 10 TOPIC : ADDICTION - substance, people & activity What is addiction? An addiction is a chronic dysfunction of the brain system that involves reward, motivation, and memory. It’s about the way your body craves a substance or behavior, especially if it causes a compulsive or obsessive pursuit of “reward” and lack of concern over consequences. Someone experiencing an addiction will: *be unable stay away from the substance or stop the addictive behavior *display a lack of self-control *have an increased desire for the substance or behavior *dismiss how their behavior may be causing problems *lack an emotional response Over time, addictions can seriously interfere with your daily life. People experiencing addiction are also prone to cycles of relapse and remission. This means they may cycle between intense and mild use. Despite these cycles, addictions will typically worsen over time. Source : www.healthline.com/health/addiction If you are struggling with addiction or know anyone who is please reach out to www.hopevalley.my Thank you so much for joining me on this episode Eka Shereen Sarah Araullo Deborah Joy Peter We are keeping it real & raw. We talk about issues that matter. We bring unspoken issues to light. These are real people, like you & me! Raw&Uncut where we unclutter, chew & spit the truth Hear Real Stories from Exceptional People We are keeping it real & raw. #vanisays #rawuncutshowmy #rawuncutshowmyS2 #unclutterchewspit #realstories #exceptionalpeople

Raw&Uncut Season 2 Episode 8 : Gender Equality - the what, where & how?

Raw&Uncut Season 2 Episode 8 TOPIC : Gender Equality - the what, where & how? Gender equality is when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities. Everyone is affected by gender inequality - women, men and gender diverse people including children. Gender equality is when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities. Everyone is affected by gender inequality - women, men, and gender diverse people including children. Current world population by gender 7,857,498,034 Current male population (50.5%) 3,964,541,430 Current female population (49.5%) 3,892,956,604 We talk about gender stereotypes & the inequality that exists at home & at work. Is there really a need for equality? If so, why is that? How can we do better as a society? What can we change in order to educate the next generation on gender equality, to do better? Thank you so much for joining me on this episode Adin Hogarth Paris Ashiqin Damien Zachary Jana Palanisamy Gunaparasath Bupalan Priscilla Emmanuel We are keeping it real & raw. We talk about issues that matter. We bring unspoken issues to light. These are real people, like you & me! Raw&Uncut where we unclutter, chew & spit the truth Hear Real Stories from Exceptional People We are keeping it real & raw. #vanisays #rawuncutshowmy #rawuncutshowmyS2 #unclutterchewspit #realstories #exceptionalpeople #genderequality

Raw&Uncut Season 2 Episode 5 : Su***de - when all the colours in life fade

Mental Health Issue = Depression = could lead to SU***DE Almost half a million Malaysians experience symptoms of depression; nearly 500 su***de attempts last year, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019). NHMS 2019 also found that 424,000 children experience mental health problems. "Half of all mental disorders begin by the age of 14, and three-quarters by the mid-20s. Therefore, this needs to be addressed urgently," The Befrienders Kuala Lumpur patron Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said in conjunction with World Health Day 2020. He said the Covid-19 pandemic and Movement Control Order (MCO) have also caused emotional distress to many, following the change in working environment, loss of income and jobs, and fears for safety. Source : News Straits Times (Oct 10, 2020) * Close to 800 000 people die due to su***de every year. * For every su***de there are many more people who attempt su***de every year. * A prior su***de attempt is the single most important risk factor for su***de in the general population. * Su***de is the third leading cause of death in 15-19-year-olds. * 79% of global su***des occur in low and middle-income countries. * Ingestion of pesticide, hanging and fi****ms are among the most common methods of su***de globally Source : World Health Organisation (WHO) on SU***DE Raw&Uncut Season 2 Episode 5 TOPIC : Su***de - when all the colours in life fade We discuss a very IMPORTANT & URGENT topic in Episode 5 that needs to be brought to the forefront! SU***DE IS PREVENTABLE if there is less judgement & stigma plus more SUPPORT Thank you so much for joining me on this episode Ranie Saidi (living in London) Amirrul Khirudin (previously living in Australia & now back in Malaysia) Mya Alisa Hogarth (a teenager) Hannah Kiara Hamad (a teenager) Please reach out for support/help even if you are suffering from a condition as simple as mood swings or know anyone who is. Here are a few organisations/support groups that can help:

Raw & Uncut Season 2 Episode 4 : BEING GENDER FLUID - is a person's identity lost?

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering." Yoda Raw&Uncut Season 2 Episode 4 "BEING GENDER FLUID - is a person's identity lost?" Gender fluid, gender spectrum, genderism is when a person is androgynous, gender-neutral, agender, bigender, non-binary. Traditionally there are TWO genders - male & female but scientists, physiologists, genetics specialists have discovered that there are 72 other gender variations/combinations. Gender fluidity exists not just in humans but in animals as well. Medically it has been proven that the male XY & female XX chromosomes have 16 different variations as well. Whats is the difference between s*x & gender? S*x is the biological difference whereas gender is a broader term that reflects how a person lives within society We discuss a sensitive topic in Episode 4 - "BEING GENDER FLUID" but also ask an important question "is a person's identity lost?" Thank you so much for joining me on this episode Darren Teh Jimmy Wong Jo Disaya We are keeping it real & raw. We talk about issues that matter. We bring unspoken issues to light. These are real people, like you & me! Raw&Uncut where we unclutter, chew & spit the truth Hear Real Stories from Exceptional People #vanisays #rawuncutshowmy #rawuncutshowmyS2 #unclutterchewspit #realstories #exceptionalpeople

RAW & UNCUT - DEEPAVALLI greeting

This year although Deepavalli will be very different BUT I'm sure it will not be short on love, light & kindness. In anticipation of Raw & Uncut Season 2 (coming up with another 12 episodes in late November), here's a little video with some of my very dear & colourful friends wishing all of you a VERY HAPPY DEEPAVALLI. A BIG SHOUT OUT & UTMOST GRATITUDE to my lovely friends for being such a sport in sending your greetings : 1) Ismail Ahmad - Celebrity Chef 2) Lilitha Govindasamy - Chairman of YouthWave Malaysia, Entrepreneur, Education Counselor & HRDF Trainer 3) Darren Teh - Lead Vocalist of An Honest Mistake 4) Andrea Zsapka - Branding Expert, 100 Most Influential LinkedIn Icons M'sia 2020 & Organiser of Global Online Women Empowerment Summit 2020 5) Gunaprasath Bupalan - ED of Emjay Communications, Publisher of Property360, Host of Jalan Jalan Cari Rumah & Regular Guest on Property TraxxFM 6) Sunshine Aileen Devi - International Model, Actress, Beauty Queen, Host & Entrepreneur 7) Jimmy Wong - Creative Director, Stylist & Fashion Designer 8) Zai Joehurry - Head of Arts, Culture & Public Spaces of Yayasan Hasanah 9) Rajen Ramasamy - Regional Managing Editor at AirAsia 10) Paris Ashikin - Freelance PR Consultant 11) Evelyn Feroza Fernandez - Vocalist & contestant on TV3's latest reality show "Lagu Cinta Kita" Happy Deepavalli everyone. Stay Safe! Raw & Uncut where we unclutter, chew & spit the truth with real stories by exceptional people #vanisays #rawuncutshowmy #unclutterchewspit #realstories #exceptionalpeople

SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 - BUSINESS UNDERCUTTING

Business Undercutting or also known as predatory pricing is when a competitor charges lesser to attract business. We know this has been happening like forever? But in current times is this good or even valid since most people are in survival mode? Raw & Uncut where we unclutter, chew & spit the truth Hear Real Stories from Exceptional People #vanisays #rawuncutshowmy #unclutterchewspit #realstories #exceptionalpeople