The Identity Crisis of Growing Up Between Two Cultures

What does it do to a person when they grow up between two cultures that don’t understand each other?In this episode, I sit down with therapist Avni Panchal for a real, unfiltered conversation about mental health in Indian culture — and how different it feels compared to the U.S.We talk about the stigma. The silence. The pressure to succeed. The unspoken family expectations.Avni shares what it was like immigrating to America and growing up feeling alienated — not fully Indian, not fully American. That in-between space can feel lonely, confusing, and heavy.This isn’t just about therapy. It’s about identity. It’s about belonging. It’s about carrying two worlds inside of you.If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink yourself to fit in… this conversation will hit.Check out Avni:https://avnipanchal.com/Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@MentallyABadass⁠Join our mental health community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FvMkEuAT1/⁠Merch: ⁠www.mentallyabadass.com⁠Join our newsletter! https://mentally-a-badass.kit.com/38b8c56fc7 We would love your support!https://buymeacoffee.com/mentallyabadass Paypal: @mentallyabadassSubscribe & Review:Love this episode? Subscribe to Mentally a Badass and leave a review to help others discover these impactful conversations!

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What does it do to a person when they grow up between two cultures that don’t understand each other?In this episode, I sit down with therapist Avni Panchal for a real, unfiltered conversation about mental health in Indian culture — and how different it feels compared to the U.S.We talk about the stigma. The silence. The pressure to succeed. The unspoken family expectations.Avni shares what it was like immigrating to America and growing up feeling alienated — not fully Indian, not fully American. That in-between space can feel lonely, confusing, and heavy.This isn’t just about therapy. It’s about identity. It’s about belonging. It’s about carrying two worlds inside of you.If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink yourself to fit in… this conversation will hit.Check out Avni:https://avnipanchal.com/Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@MentallyABadass⁠Join our mental health community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FvMkEuAT1/⁠Merch: ⁠www.mentallyabadass.com⁠Join our newsletter! https://mentally-a-badass.kit.com/38b8c56fc7 We would love your support!https://buymeacoffee.com/mentallyabadass Paypal: @mentallyabadassSubscribe & Review:Love this episode? Subscribe to Mentally a Badass and leave a review to help others discover these impactful conversations!

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