In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, host Carolyn sits down with award-winning Indian-Australian singer Menaka Thomas for a deeply personal conversation about identity, belonging, motherhood, and the healing power of music. From growing up in Brisbane as a child of immigrants to navigating cultural expectations, career paths, and health challenges, Menaka shares with honesty and grace. A pivotal moment — losing her eyesight due to a rare condition — ultimately reconnected her with music i...
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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, host Carolyn sits down with award-winning Indian-Australian singer Menaka Thomas for a deeply personal conversation about identity, belonging, motherhood, and the healing power of music. From growing up in Brisbane as a child of immigrants to navigating cultural expectations, career paths, and health challenges, Menaka shares with honesty and grace. A pivotal moment — losing her eyesight due to a rare condition — ultimately reconnected her with music i...
Episode 14: Sonja de Sterke’s Journey Through Trauma, Travel, and Transformation
Your Neighbourhood Show By Ubuntu Foundation
1 hour 7 minutes
2 months ago
Episode 14: Sonja de Sterke’s Journey Through Trauma, Travel, and Transformation
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood trauma, parental abuse, war-related experiences, and chronic illness. While shared with compassion and healing intent, some listeners may find parts of this conversation emotionally challenging. Please take care while listening. In this deeply personal episode of Your Neighborhood Show, host Carolyn is joined by the courageous and soulful Sonja de Sterke for a conversation that explores the full spectrum of human experience—from...
Your Neighbourhood Show By Ubuntu Foundation
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, host Carolyn sits down with award-winning Indian-Australian singer Menaka Thomas for a deeply personal conversation about identity, belonging, motherhood, and the healing power of music. From growing up in Brisbane as a child of immigrants to navigating cultural expectations, career paths, and health challenges, Menaka shares with honesty and grace. A pivotal moment — losing her eyesight due to a rare condition — ultimately reconnected her with music i...
