I’m Not Too American, You Raised Me Here (with Dorinda Mensah)

I’m Not Too American, You Raised Me Here (with Dorinda Mensah)

Have you ever been told you’re “too American”… by the very people who raised you in America? In this episode of Between Two worlds with Dr. Phebe, she sits down with Dorinda (Follow her on IG: nurturinggnature)  for an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about growing up between cultures. Together, they unpack the unique experience of being raised with one set of values at home and another everywhere else. From code-switching and cultural expectations to identity, belonging, and being told you’re “too Western,” this episode explores what it means to navigate two worlds while never feeling fully at home in either. You’ll laugh, nod your head, and probably think about that one time your parents said: “That’s not how we do things back home.” Even though “back home” wasn’t where you were raised. If you’ve ever felt too American for your family, but not American enough for everyone else, this conversation is for you. At the end of the day, adapting isn’t betrayal and honoring your culture doesn’t mean losing yourself. Listen in, and don’t forget to share this episode with someone who’s spent their life translating between worlds. Send your questions and topic ideas to consult@phebebrakolmft.com or slide in my DM's on Instagram @drphebebrako Remember we can only grow our audience with your support. Please share with your community!

Where is your Husband?

You walk into a function, minding your business… and suddenly your love life is under community review. In this episode, Dr. Phebe Brako explores the infamous question many immigrant daughters know too well — “Where is your husband?” — and what it really means beneath the surface. There's a special appearance from Mama Ceci and we unpack marriage expectations, cultural timelines, and the pressure that turns your personal life into public conversation. If you’ve ever been single for five minutes and suddenly “time is going”… this one is for you. Send your questions and topic ideas to consult@phebebrakolmft.com or slide in my DM's on Instagram @drphebebrako Remember we can only grow our audience with your support. Please share with your community!

Doctor, Engineer...or Disappointment?

Every immigrant child knows the list: doctor, engineer… maybe lawyer if your parents were feeling flexible. So what happens when your dreams don’t match the plan? In this episode, Dr. Phebe Brako breaks down the tension between passion and practicality, identity and expectation, and why choosing your own path can feel like risking your parents’ approval. If you’ve ever had to justify your career like it was a business pitch… this episode is for you. Send your questions and topic ideas to consult@phebebrakolmft.com or slide in my DM's on Instagram @drphebebrako Remember we can only grow our audience with your support. Please share with your community!

Therapy is Not a Betrayal

You said you’re going to therapy… and suddenly your parents are acting like you’ve filed a complaint against the entire family. In this episode, Dr. Phebe Brako answers the question so many immigrant children wrestle with: “Am I ungrateful for going to therapy?” We’re unpacking guilt, loyalty, generational survival, and why choosing healing can feel like betrayal — even when it’s not. This one is honest, a little uncomfortable, and very necessary. If you’ve ever heard “Why are you telling strangers our business?”… go ahead and press play. Send your questions and topic ideas to consult@phebebrakolmft.com or slide in my DM's on Instagram @drphebebrako Remember we can only grow our audience with your support. Please share with your community!

Love, But Make it Silent

They never said “I love you”… but your plate was always full, your ride was secured, and your phone was definitely being checked. In this episode, we explore how immigrant parents express love — without always saying the words. From sacrifice and survival to emotional language gaps, Dr. Phebe Brako breaks down why love doesn’t always sound like love across generations. If you’ve ever had to translate “Have you eaten?” into “I care about you deeply”… this episode will hit home. Send your questions and topic ideas to consult@phebebrakolmft.com or slide in my DM's on Instagram @drphebebrako Remember we can only grow our audience with your support. Please share with your community!