Navigating Bicultural Identity: A Conversation with Sahaj Kaur Kohli

Описание: For this week’s bonus episode of the Therapy Works Podcast, we’re featuring psychotherapist and founder of Brown Girl Therapy, Sahaj Kaur Kohli. In this episode, Sahaj delves into her journey as a daughter of Indian immigrants in the United States, her professional and personal challenges, and the cultural straddling that influences her work with clients. She shares insights on navigating mental health, identity, and transgenerational trauma while discussing her new book, 'But What Will People Say?' and the importance of healing through cultural sensitivity and curiosity. Discover how Sahaj blends her bicultural experience in her therapeutic practice and offers invaluable advice for children of immigrants and their families. Dive into the conversation and explore Sahaj's story and expertise, filled with relatable experiences and professional wisdom.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:53 Navigating Cultural Expectations
02:56 Personal Challenges and Mental Health
04:09 Professional Struggles and Bridging Cultural Gaps
06:03 Family Dynamics and Cultural Tensions
10:23 Transgenerational Trauma and Cultural Erasure
17:29 Healing Through Play and Understanding
23:49 The Journey to Becoming a Therapist
24:05 Struggles with Mental Health and Family Expectations
25:31 Finding Independence and Therapy
27:49 Cultural Sensitivity in Therapy
31:37 Healing and Reconnecting with Family
33:40 Embracing Bicultural Identity
40:59 The Importance of Curiosity and Open Conversations
42:54 About the Book and Final Thoughts

Resources

You can learn more about Sahaj Kaur Kohli, and get her book, on her website - https://sahajkaurkohli.com/book
For those of you on Instagram, check out her profile over at -   / browngirltherapy  

Otherwise, if you’d like to connect, I post regularly on Instagram, with more thoughts and some Monday Top Tips -   / juliasamuelmbe  

And for more info, check out my website - https://juliasamuel.co.uk