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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 24 MIN

I Wish You Could Understand My Culture | Sonia's Journey of Being Understood

from Migrant Munch · host Sherrica Senewiratne

In this episode, I chat with the amazing Sonia, who has lived in multiple countries, carried her culture across borders, and built a life grounded in deep authenticity and passion for her work. After realising just how often migrants feel misunderstood in healthcare, she founded a company dedicated to culturally competent care, creating spaces where people finally feel seen for who they truly are.We talk about growing up between cultures, navigating the invisible weight of being misunderstood, and what it means to advocate for care that honours identity, heritage, and lived experience. Sonia’s story is a powerful reminder that culture shapes us, and everyone deserves to be understood in the fullness of who they are. If you've ever wished someone could understand your culture, your story, or the parts of you that don’t always translate well to others from different cultures or backgrounds, this episode is for you.For more information on Tala Thrive, visit: https://www.talathrive.com/You can also purchase the affirmation cards we talk about here: https://shop.talathrive.com/products/affirmation-conversation-cards

In this episode, I chat with the amazing Sonia, who has lived in multiple countries, carried her culture across borders, and built a life grounded in deep authenticity and passion for her work. After realising just how often migrants feel misunderstood in healthcare, she founded a company dedicated to culturally competent care, creating spaces where people finally feel seen for who they truly are. We talk about growing up between cultures, navigating the invisible weight of being misunderstoo...

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