I Am: A Perfect Palindrome : Deepak Kashyap - Awaaz Radio Podcast

In this compelling Episode 8, titled "I Am: A Perfect Palindrome," we were joined by mental health professional Deepak Kashyap for an enlightening discussion on identity, immigration, and mental well-being in the diaspora. We discussed how South Asian immigrants often confuse their cherished culture with the restrictive politics they fled, often leading to a "hidden" identity. Deepak stressed that many immigrants leave due to a lack of choice, not a quest for adventure, citing his own experience as a gay man from India as an example. The conversation culminated in powerful advice for mental health, framed around a vital triangle: actively caring for your body, building fulfilling, non-competitive relationships, and embracing the simple, complete self-affirmation: "I am." Finally, we urged the community to stop limiting their cultural experiences and to confront the serious racism within the diaspora against Black and Indigenous peoples.You can find the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2gnlNUHnY4