Building Family Beyond Bloodlines

Is blood really thicker than water?In this deeply honest conversation, we explore chosen family: the people we build relationships with for emotional safety, belonging, and survival. From immigration and identity to estrangement, healing, and joy, we share personal stories and research on why chosen family matters more than ever in modern life.This episode blends humour, vulnerability, and social science to unpack how chosen family shapes mental health, resilience, and the way we live and love.If you’ve ever built family beyond biology, this one will feel like home.Go to https://www.canadiansalad.ca/ for all sources cited in this episode. And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it.Follow us on Instagram.Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay. A Janklin Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.