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Today, I am chatting with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh. She has 20+ years working in fertility care and the host of the Egg Whisper Podcast. On this episode, we’ll talk about: 


What the egg freezing process looks like 


What the emotional conversations are around wanting to freeze your eggs (ie: like using donor sperm) 


What you can gain from learning more about egg and embryo freezing (especially if you aren’t sure what the future looks like)

Today, I am chatting with Tracy Vadakumchery, the Bad Indian Therapist. She addresses toxic guilt and shame that affect cultural norms and South Asian mental health, along with all things people-pleasing anxiety and culturally-related stress and trauma. 

On this episode, we talk about 


How our ethnic communities might keep us from trying to explore the right kinds of support 


What trusting our gut can look like and why we struggle to trust it 


A simple way to identify your values 



Tracy is accepting new clients in New York, Florida, and California and also offers 2 free Facebook groups for South Asian Americans and therapists in need of support. Please visit her website to book your free intro call, and join Misfit Chaat House or South Asian Therapists and Healers Network to learn more about The Bad Indian Therapist! You can also find Tracy as the Bad Indian Therapist on Instagram and TikTok. 

Today, I am chatting with Dr. Mona, a pediatrician and host of podcast “The Peds Doc Talk”. On this episode, we will talk about: 


The feeding debate - breastfeeding vs. formula


The best ways to care for yourself as mom of a newborn 


What bonding looks like and what should be priority one 

Today, I am chatting with Paige Connell (sheisapaigeturner on socials). Paige is a working mother of four who uses her platform on TikTok and Instagram to share her thoughts on the mental load, parenting, and her career. Her goal is to raise awareness about the mental load of motherhood and advocate for equitable relationships for couples. 

On this episode, we’ll talk about: 


What is mental load 


Where does mental load show up and examples of it 


How mental load can impact our relationships, especially our marriages 


And how we can leverage tools like Fairplay by Eve Rodsky to level the playing field

Today, I am chatting with Harriet Shearsmith, creator of the podcast Unfollowing Mum and certified empowerment coach. On this episode, we’ll talk about: 

What is cycle breaking and how can we become aware of it 

How we can identify what cycles and patterns to break in our adult lives

How we can know we are actively repairing and restoring our relationships in our adult lives with the people around us, especially our kids 

Tips for cycle breaking parenting 

Today, I am chatting with Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck. She is a licensed psychologist and an Iranian-Armenian daughter of immigrants. On this episode, we talk about: 


The common clashes between daughters of immigrants and their caregivers


What those clashes can do to our identity and self worth 


What the daughter of immigrants healing journey look like (and it’s probably  not what you think) 



If you are interested in learning about Dr. Pauline Peck and her work, here are the best ways to connect with her


Instagram, Tik Tok, and Pinterest: @paulinethepsychologist 


Schedule a Session with Her Team: www.noortherapyandwellness.com


The Culture & Connection Transformation Program -  1:1 month-long, high-touch educational program for the daughters of immigrants


The Roots and Fruits Group Program - a month-long educational and experiential program for the daughters of immigrants





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Resources like: 



Free Translation Guide for Communicating with Your Immigrant Parents

Free CULTURED Book Club: Monthly curated picks on all things children of immigrants x mental health (e.g., intergenerational trauma, immigration, cultural identity development)