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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 1H 13M

Why South Asians Struggle With Anxiety & Shame | Zohra Lasi

from The End Goal · host Arish Pardiwalla

In this episode, therapist Zohra Lasi shares how her first panic attack completely changed her understanding of mental health and led her into therapy work focused on South Asian communities. The conversation explores anxiety, perfectionism, shame, parentification, immigrant family pressure, and why many Desi families struggle to openly talk about emotions. Through personal stories and honest reflection, this episode breaks down how childhood experiences shape adult mental health.Welcome to The End Goal Podcast. This podcast chronicles my life experiences and those of those in my circle. If you enjoyed the video, leave a like, a comment, and subscribe to the channel for more. Thank you for being here and sharing the space with me.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endgoalpodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endgoalpodcast Zohra’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapysherapy#mentalhealth #anxiety #panicattacks #therapy #southasian #desiculture #generationaltrauma #mentalhealthawareness #healing #podcast

In this episode, therapist Zohra Lasi shares how her first panic attack completely changed her understanding of mental health and led her into therapy work focused on South Asian communities. The conversation explores anxiety, perfectionism, shame, parentification, immigrant family pressure, and why many Desi families struggle to openly talk about emotions. Through personal stories and honest reflection, this episode breaks down how childhood experiences shape adult mental health.Welcome to The End Goal Podcast. This podcast chronicles my life experiences and those of those in my circle. If you enjoyed the video, leave a like, a comment, and subscribe to the channel for more. Thank you for being here and sharing the space with me.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endgoalpodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endgoalpodcast Zohra’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapysherapy#mentalhealth #anxiety #panicattacks #therapy #southasian #desiculture #generationaltrauma #mentalhealthawareness #healing #podcast

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