
Is Your Culture Making Your Trauma Worse? - Episode #78
No se pudo agregar al carrito
Add to Cart failed.
Error al Agregar a Lista de Deseos.
Error al eliminar de la lista de deseos.
Error al añadir a tu biblioteca
Error al seguir el podcast
Error al dejar de seguir el podcast
-
Narrado por:
-
De:
Acerca de esta escucha
Send an anonymous text message
Ever wondered how culture shapes our understanding of trauma? Join me, Fatima Bey, on the MindShift Power Podcast as Erica Bess, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, and I explore this intriguing question. We unravel the complex relationship between cultural backgrounds and trauma, particularly in the lives of teenagers. Discover how the unique cultural landscapes within countries like the United States, Switzerland, and India influence perceptions of trauma. Through personal stories and historical contexts, we discuss the profound impact cultural heritage and generational trauma have on our worldview, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges teens face today.
We journey through time, touching on intergenerational trauma, from my African-American grandmother's experiences during the Jim Crow era to the lingering scars of the Bosnian War and Mao Zedong's China. Erica and I shine a light on how cultural contexts can amplify trauma, sometimes creating barriers to seeking help. By delving into microaggressions and the pervasive issue of misogyny, particularly in misogynistic societies, we aim to challenge societal norms and encourage a more compassionate understanding of these complex issues.
Our conversation takes a deeper dive into unpacking trauma responses and cultural mindsets, offering listeners a new lens to view human behavior. Erica brings her expertise to the table, helping us explore how what may seem irrational could be a trauma response within a particular cultural context. This episode is an invitation to rethink our judgments and embrace empathy, all while fostering discussions that could potentially transform young lives around the globe. Be sure to subscribe to stay engaged with these life-changing conversations.
To learn more about Erica Bess, please click below.
EricaBess.com
Support the show
To learn more about what I do besides podcasting, please visit https://www.fatimabey.com/
If you have any comments, topic suggestions, or would like to be a guest on the show, please click on one of the links below.
Comments:
https://podio.com/webforms/28853411/2333382
Topic Suggestions:
https://podio.com/webforms/28802470/2325604
Request To Be An Adult Guest:
https://podio.com/webforms/28639564/2300254
Request To Be A Teen Guest:
https://podio.com/webforms/28750381/2317313
Follow me on social media
https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/fatimabeythemindshifter
Subscribe to my YouTube channel, where you will find 100+ videos of my words of wisdom and life lessons.
https://www.youtube.com/@TheMindShifter
Thank you for listening.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.