The Homesickness Cure

Anya Cherrice
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The Homesickness Cure explores how immigrants and first-gen can stop self-doubt, ignore the haters & dream bigger, beyond anyone else’s expectations.

 Whether you’re an immigrant in a new country or feel like the culture in your parent’s house is a universe away from what’s outside their front door, creating a life you like in a place that doesn’t feel like home is really hard. 

If you’re struggling to find yourself while navigating two cultures, pour yourself a cup of tea, I think you’ll like it here. Let's get started!

  1. 07/07/2021

    What's New For The Homesickness Cure Podcast

    The Homesickness Cure is going on hiatus. But don't panic yet :). Listen to this episode to learn why and what's in store for the future. Thanks so much for the support so far. I love you all! xoxoxo the Navigating Culture podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-culture/id1572883375 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PLWRpbCAFLP7fPZIvfZpC All Podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751977/episodes

    4 min

  2. 04/08/2021

    How Black Immigrants Can Learn To Love Themselves In Places Where No-One Seems To Love Them with Natalya Moosa

    Intro When Natalya was a little girl, she couldn’t forget the reaction of her grandmother upon visiting her. After a long time of not being able to see her, her grandmother was shocked and almost griefed that Natalya had grown a head full of curly hair. This is because growing up in the apartheid regime in South Africa, having straight hair meant that you can get better educational opportunities and better treatment from society in general. At such a tender age, Natalya learned that even something as personal as your own hair can be the measurement of one's worthiness. Later on, Natalya would redeem her identity through the one many things that the apartheid regime denied her of – enjoying her own natural, curly, dark hair. In this episode, Natalya talks about her experience as a child coming out of the apartheid regime in South Africa and then migrating to Australia. She also opens up about her struggles with self-acceptance and how you can help yourself be more comfortable in your own skin, no matter what community you find yourself in. Guest Bio Natalya Moosa is an educator and digital marketing consultant currently based in England. She helps business owners connect with, understand and empower their community by creating effective content marketing strategies. Key Takeaways From trying to fit in to finding confidence in your identity  [14:45] How Natalya’s natural hair journey helped in her self-acceptance  [18:18] Loving yourself inspires others to love themselves as well  [25:06] Advice to black women who find themselves immigrating to places where people are openly hostile to them  [28:18] Quotes “What I found is that oftentimes you put a lot of effort into fitting into a community and building values and belief systems that deny who you are, but in the end, the people who you are trying to please still don’t accept you.” [Anya, 17:09] “I gave myself permission to be an ambassador for myself and for what I believe I want to be and how I want people to be able to express themselves. I saw it as my duty to stand up and hold my head up high and take up the space that I was meant to fill.” [Natalya, 25:52] Live Your Best Life! Want to learn how to self-validate, let go of self-doubt, and figure out what a successful life looks like for you (not your parents)? Then download our complimentary audio guide here. Take the first step to living your own life beyond anyone else's expectations!

    41 min

  3. 04/06/2021

    Why Every Immigrant Should Consider Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Even If It's Hard

    Intro There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be a strong and independent person, but it can become a toxic thing once we ignore our emotional needs and deny ourselves the help that we need. The immigrant experience is unique and can be complicated at times, and so trying to be independent from a community or from getting expert help may do you more harm than good. When we do not allow ourselves these moments of vulnerability, we put ourselves at risk of becoming even more vulnerable and confused about our immigrant journey and identity. And I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to get help. It’s healthy even to find someone who can help you with your journey in life as an immigrant and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. So how can you start this journey of healing and where can you find the help you need? In this episode, Latinx therapist Alejandra Peña talks about the unique struggles of being an immigrant and how therapy can help you overcome your emotional traumas and mental challenges. She also shares her top therapist directories and the kinds of questions you should be asking your therapist when coming in for a session. Guest Bio Alejandra Peña is a Latinx therapist based in Austin, Texas. She currently works at a local nonprofit that helps survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and is also specialized in counseling immigrants, LGBQ+, and survivors of PTSD and trauma. Key Takeaways Reasons why immigrants need therapy  [04:31] The taboo around therapy and why immigrants are finding it hard to go to therapy  [10:51] Benefits of looking for a therapist who share a similar story or experience as an immigrant  [16:42] Creating a checklist for the kind of therapist you want to work with  [17:27] Adapting to the dominant culture vs. Embracing your cultural identity  [23:26] Mental struggles that you experience when moving to a different country  [30:49] Questions to ask a therapist  [38:38] Recommended therapy directories  [45:03] Quotes “I do think that it's important to find a therapist that you can connect with and maybe has similar experience as you, and one that you can trust.”  [16:46] “Everybody's story is different. And there is going to be some sharing in therapy, so it'll be more straightforward and just safer with somebody who has a similar experience.”  [17:09] “Harm can also occur if a therapist does not understand or is not trained in working with immigrants.”  [19:53] “Therapy is supposed to be a safe space where you could really be yourself. And therapy doesn't have to feel like you, as a client, still needs to educate your therapist about your situation. And sometimes it can feel that way if there isn't that experience and that knowledge on the therapist’s part.”  [22:22] Live Your Best Life! Want to learn how to self-validate, let go of self-doubt, and figure out what a successful life looks like for you (not your parents)? Then download our complimentary audio guide here. Take the first step to living your own life beyond anyone else's expectations!

    53 min

  4. 04/01/2021

    How Immigrants Can Overcome The Overwhelm They Feel From Perfectionism

    Intro Moving to a new country to start a new life is no easy feat. Whatever generation of immigrant you are, we’ve all experienced being underestimated or perhaps discriminated against because of our race or culture. Because of this, we might find ourselves over performing and always trying to please others so that we can survive, and to “prove people wrong” about their misconceptions about us. And we do not deserve that kind of stress in our lives. It might just be an internal pressure that pushes us to want to be perfect and infallible, but you have to know that you are already deserving of every good thing that you have in your life right now. In this episode, I’m going to share with you some insights that I’ve learned about self-care and how I teach myself to let go of perfectionism and be open to learning and making mistakes. Key Takeaways Try new things to grow  [03:09] Try new things just because!  [05:36] Mantras to help you let go of perfectionism  [07:21] Quotes “We should be trying new things often, so there's no shame in being a novice. Tell yourself this, when you start a new thing.”  [6:27] “Life, as I said before, is all about learning, growing, and finding new ways to find out who you really are.”  [7:50] Live Your Best Life! Want to learn how to self-validate, let go of self-doubt, and figure out what a successful life looks like for you (not your parents)? Then download our complimentary audio guide here. Take the first step to living your own life beyond anyone else's expectations!

    9 min

  5. 03/30/2021

    How Being A First-Gen Immigrant Helped Me See The Value of Community with En-Noble Travel

    Intro Have you ever struggled with finding a sense of belonging? Like wherever you go, whether you’re at school, in the workplace, or out there travelling, you just always feel out of place? Don’t worry, you’re not weird. I can relate with that. It's easy to spark a connection with someone as there are shared interests and experiences that we can always talk about such as music, our hobbies, or even current events. But once we run out of small talk, we begin to realize just how different we really are from the people outside of our home, and that can turn into a struggle for most of us. This becomes even more apparent when we’re out there, exploring the bigger world. And so how do we find that sense of belongingness when we’re far away from home? In this episode, Topaz Smith talks about her experience as a black woman travelling all over the world, the importance of understanding different cultures, and how she helps other immigrants and travellers find a community abroad. Guest Bio Topaz Smith is an experienced International Consultant, and also the Founder and CEO of EN-NOBLE, an app that helps travellers find community and explore different sub-cultures abroad. Learn more about Topaz and her business, En-Noble, here. Key Takeaways How your upbringing affects how you interact with the world  [05:13] Dealing with generational trauma  [08:00] How growing up in white spaces has moulded Topaz’s identity  [10:11] Why solo travel is such a transformational experience  [19:53] How to find different sub-cultures abroad  [24:58] Pros and cons of growing up in a multicultural community  [44:44] Quotes "Solo travel is a great way to figure out who you are and what you like, what you don't like, what your values are.” “I really feel like solo travel forces you to sit with yourself, and to ask yourself questions, because you're not attached to what the group is trying to say, or what the group wants to do that week or that hour.” “The purpose of travel is not to do what you do at home. It's different and you learn from it. That’s how you’re transformed." Live Your Best Life! Want to learn how to self-validate, let go of self-doubt, and figure out what a successful life looks like for you (not your parents)? Then download our complimentary audio guide here. Take the first step to living your own life beyond anyone else's expectations!

    50 min

  6. 03/25/2021

    How To Find Your Voice In A Culture That Doesn’t Expect You To Have One with Sabreet Kang Rajeev

    Intro Growing up in a multicultural community both has its pros and cons. For one, you get to see the world from different cultural perspectives which, to me, is a big advantage in today’s world. But on the other side of that, there is also this struggle to define our own identity in the midst of all the cultures that we have assimilated ourselves into. And so how do we navigate an external world that is very different from our internal world? How do you find your voice when you’re torn between two cultures? And how do you find your authentic self and appreciate your hyphenated identity as a “Gen Zero” immigrant? In this episode we’ll be chatting with Sabreet Kang Rajeev, a first gen immigrant of Sikh descent, about the struggles and joys of growing up in a multicultural community and how she was able to find her own voice and follow her own path despite the many voices that tell her what to be. Guest Bio Sabreet Kang Rajeev is a full-time Social-Science researcher and holds an MA in Sociology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and BA in Sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is currently completing her doctorate at the University of Baltimore. Key Takeaways What ‘Gen Zero’ means [11:18] Understanding your bicultural identity and finding your own voice [17:04] Finding the beauty in your hyphenated identity [21:33] Awkward conversations are part of the growth process [25:10] Choosing to marry someone of your own choosing and not based on other people’s opinions or standards [30:34] How to exercise your confidence during bad days [38:21] Given vs. Chosen Identity [41:36] Quotes "Children are really smart. They're able to understand what is socially acceptable at such a young age, and sometimes they don't ask for help because they think they should already know what to do." [10:41] "Being an immigrant, you're tough. There's a lot of stuff that you face. And I feel like those lived experiences really help you define your identity." [14:42] "I learned that there's really great power in bringing people together and having uncomfortable conversations to help them grow. It's not easy. It's a lot of back and forth." [27:10] "I think the narrative about love is kind of confusing. People look towards love to find something that they're lacking. And I would say, just always look within. Once you look within, you'll find exactly what you need." [31:04] "I feel like having the courage to show who you are is where the true beauty lies." [42:18] Live Your Best Life! Want to learn how to self-validate, let go of self-doubt, and figure out what a successful life looks like for you (not your parents)? Then download our complimentary audio guide here. Take the first step to living your own life beyond anyone else's expectations!

    49 min

  7. 03/23/2021

    Why Self-Reflection Is Vital To Immigrant Self-Care

    Intro When was the last time you just paused and took some time to look into your inner world? I just recently had my golden birthday, and as a way of celebrating it, I decided to reflect on some of the events that happened in my life, and take some time to be grateful for them. In the process, I was able to come up with some self-reflection questions that you and I can go back to whenever we need a little bit of encouragement and guidance in our everyday lives. I hope that these lessons and questions that I’ll be sharing with you in this episode cay help you in your journey to living a life that you’ll truly be proud of. Key Takeaways Love yourself more  [07:35] Your life is your own  [09:40] Building community is a skill  [10:57] Vulnerability is key to healing and growth  [11:53] Quotes “So this time away from people has really allowed me to see that a life well-lived is a life where you’re focused on doing what you want to do, instead of focusing on what everyone else thinks about what you’re doing.”  [08:19] “For many people like me who didn’t learn that building community doesn’t just happen because you’re popular or because you’re at the right place at the right time, it’s a skill you have to develop and practice.”  [11:25] “No matter how advanced we get, we need human connection. Not only was [being quarantined] a reminder that community is essential, I learned that building it is a skill that you have to invest in.”  [11:35] “Pain isn’t bad; it’s just telling you that something is making you uncomfortable, and there are healthy ways to express dissatisfaction, disappointment, and sadness.”  [11:56] Live Your Best Life! Want to learn how to self-validate, let go of self-doubt, and figure out what a successful life looks like for you (not your parents)? Then download our complimentary audio guide here. Take the first step to living your own life beyond anyone else's expectations!

    15 min

  8. 03/18/2021

    How Immigrants Can Push Past Scarcity and Adopt a Healthy Money Mindset Yehdega Tedros

    Intro As immigrants, having no money in an unfamiliar place is a common fear that we constantly wrestle with as we are far away from our comfort zones and because we are still trying to get used to the environment and the new community that we found in our new home country, And if you're a second gen immigrant, you probably know how strict parents can be when it comes to money. Growing up, you have to ask them for money for the things you need, and also, for the things you want, and they get to decide whether it's worth spending money on. In other words, they do all the budgeting on our behalf. While we all know that this comes from a good place, it unintentionally ingrains in us a scarcity mindset which would later affect our spending habits and financial decisions in our adult life. And because of this, we may find ourselves becoming financially insecure individuals and lacking confidence in investing and budgeting our own money even if we have reached financial stability and are doing well in our careers. Or perhaps, just like in Yehdega's case – our guest for today – choosing a career path you do not love in exchange for financial stability. In this episode, Yehdega shares her experience as a second gen immigrant growing up in Germany, and how Germans teach their kids how to budget their money from a young age. Fun fact: it involves ice cream. She also talks about how to outgrow this scarcity mindset and shares some money mantras that will help you develop a healthy mindset around money. Guest Bio Yehdega Tedros is a User Operations Analyst at Asana, and is also the host of The Idea Of Us, a podcast show that highlights good by interviewing great minds and learning best practices. She is also a proud Eritrean who grew up in Frankfurt, Germany. She currently resides in the US with her husband. Key Takeaways How Yehdega deals with conversations around racism as a teenager  [06:45] Navigating social life and cultural differences during your teenage years  [09:08] How the scarcity mindset can affect your career choices – and happiness  [12:49] Affluence does not equal happiness  [14:39] Breaking out of the scarcity mindset to be successful  [17:31] “Playing it safe is almost like playing it unsafe” (when it comes to money)  [22:02] The German way of teaching kids how to budget their own money [26:13] Money mantras that can help immigrants break away from scarcity mindset and budget their money better  [26:13] Yehdega’s advice for immigrants who feel like they’re outsiders in their own country  [38:12] Dealing with rejection in the midst of finding a community  [40:15] Quotes “Growing up, we already have a lot of question marks anyways. And if someone questions something as important as your purpose or your career path, that makes us a little bit scared to do the things that are right for ourselves.”  [18:25] “I believe that success comes from when you truly do what you want to do in life. We should be aligned with ourselves to make the decisions that serve us at the end.”  [19:28] “Money is the foundation of a lot of things. And it doesn't solve everything, but it solves a lot.”  [29:25] “I think the value of money depends on what we do with it. If I do something good with it, it becomes good, but it's technically neutral.”  [32:10] Live Your Best Life! Want to learn how to self-validate, let go of self-doubt, and figure out what a successful life looks like for you (not your parents)? Then download our complimentary audio guide here. Take the first step to living your own life beyond anyone else's expectations!

    48 min
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The Homesickness Cure explores how immigrants and first-gen can stop self-doubt, ignore the haters & dream bigger, beyond anyone else’s expectations.

 Whether you’re an immigrant in a new country or feel like the culture in your parent’s house is a universe away from what’s outside their front door, creating a life you like in a place that doesn’t feel like home is really hard. 

If you’re struggling to find yourself while navigating two cultures, pour yourself a cup of tea, I think you’ll like it here. Let's get started!

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  • Creator
    Anya Cherrice
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anya Cherrice
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    The Homesickness Cure