Fixing the "Fixer" Mentality

How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself : Sacrificing Self-sacrifice

Have you ever been your own worst critic? Do you engage in negative self talk? Listen to this episode to learn how to stop being so hard on yourself! It's time to sacrifice the self-sacrifice!

Weaponizing Gratitude

Join us in our engaging conversation as we discuss one of the most prevalent aspects embedded within South Asian and collectivist cultures - Gratitude weaponsized in guilt tripping! If you've ever felt you are ungrateful because someone has said they've done so much for you, or someone has it worse than you, then this episode is for YOU!

Fixing the "Fixer" Mentality

Know someone in your life who likes to be the "fixer" and feels responsible to help everyone? Is it you? In this episode, we chat about the fixer mentality and its impact on relationships. Tune in to learn how to "Fix" the Fixer Mentality!

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Introducing Guest Expert, Swathi Weaver, joining us this week on our Podcast Talk South Asian To Me to talk about Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating. Swathi is a Licensed Professional Counselor and board approved Supervisor currently based in San Antonio, Texas. She was born and raised in Ongole, India. Swathi has 10 years of experience in clinical mental health counseling. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from UTSA, where her research focused on eating disorder risks among Indian-American women. Complementing her academic work, she launched the podcast Dosas and Mimosas to explore body image and mental health stigma within the South Asian community. Swathi is currently a counselor educator at Easter Oregon University, training Masters level counseling students to become future counselors themselves! Tune into this week's episode for an engaging conversation on this hot topic!

The Burden of the Elder Daughter

Shout out to our eldest daughters/children out there! This one is for you, especially if you have played the role of an extra parent for your siblings and/or a therapist for your parents from a young age.