Unseen Belonging: Navigating Identity & Culture

Not Quite Belonging: A Journey of Self-Discovery - This episode explores the universal feeling of not quite belonging, even after seeking help like therapy. The guest shares their personal journey of building a successful life while still feeling a sense of unease. Through studying psychology, they discovered that their feelings stemmed from their unique identities as an immigrant, woman, Asian, and non-native English speaker. They found that cultural mismatch and lack of validation from the dominant culture can lead to micro-invalidations, impacting mental health. Research shows that identity, culture, and belonging significantly influence mental health, with immigrants often facing acculturative stress. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.