Burnout, Belonging & Asian Caregiving with therapist Caitlin Blair and acupuncturist Dr Deb

In this episode of Puzzle Exchange, we sit down with Caitlin Blair, a psychotherapist and founder of Tiny Cottage Therapy, to talk about the real (often invisible) weight of burnout, cultural identity, and the unique pressure many AAPI caregivers carry. In this conversation, we cover:Why AAPI caregiving expectations can be heavier, and how to set boundaries without collapsing into guilt How stress often shows up first as sleep + digestion issues (and why we ignore mental signs until the body forces our attention) Somatic tools for “always-on” urgency: mindful movement, walking, and simple bilateral stimulation exercises How to find a therapist (and why “vibe + trust” matters more than perfect credentials) Therapy stigma in Asian families—and the “good kid” mask that keeps us bottling everything up Caitlin Blair runs Tiny Cottage Therapy and specializes in anxiety, burnout, and cultural identity. She also facilitates an AAPI caregiver support group designed especially for adult children caring for aging parents. https://www.tinycottagetherapy.com/Dr Deb is an acupuncturist from Puzzle Acupuncture at Bernal Heights, SF. Her whole philosophy is gentle care that actually works. https://www.puzzlesf.com/