The Psychology of Diaspora: Dr. Ammara Khalid on Generational Trauma and Belonging

What does it mean to belong when your history has been shaped by displacement, migration, and silence? In this deeply personal  episode, Dr. Payal Beri speaks with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Ammara Khalid about identity, migration, and the lasting psychological effects of the Partition of South Asia. Both third culture kids with mirrored family histories, they explore how generational trauma shapes our beliefs, mental health, and sense of belonging today. In this episode: 0:00 Intro – Belonging vs. Fitting In 2:00 Parallel family histories of the Partition 7:00 What it means to be a third culture kid 12:00 Reclaiming community in individualistic cultures 19:00 Why South Asians don’t talk about trauma 26:00 Partition’s psychological legacy 34:00 Capitalism, class, and cultural silence 44:00 Reframing boundaries in immigrant families 54:00 Final thoughts on breaking cycles of trauma  In the episode, Dr. Khalid shares her journey through multiple countries, cultures, and the complexities of assimilation versus authentic belonging. Together, they discuss how South Asian families pass down unspoken histories, how systemic oppression intersects with cultural silence, and why healing begins with honest conversations. From generational trauma to the myth of the model minority, this episode unpacks big questions about healing, identity, and connection across communities. If you found value in this episode, please support the show by leaving a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen! More from Dr. Ammara Khalid:https://www.instagram.com/dr.ammarakhalid/ https://www.riapsychologicalservices.com/meet-our-team Follow Dr. Payal Beri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe to Reframing Perspectives on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1 Check out RK Empathy: https://www.rkempathy.com/ Connect with Dr. Payal Beri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberi/ Interested in having Dr. Payal Beri speak at your event? https://www.payalberi.com/  This Podcast is Produced by MicMoguls.com.Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives:Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberiSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberiSpeaking & Media: https://www.drpayalberi.com